Hornby OO BR Class 50 037 Illustrious BR Blue (R2428)

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Now fondly remembered by enthusiasts the BR blue period seemed quite drab at the time, as BR finally managed to forge a consistent corporate image. Following the end of steam many diesel classes gained their own dedicated following as the 'non-standard' classes were slated for withdraw. Thousands followed the Westerns, 24s, 25s, 44/45/46 'Peaks' and the mighty Deltics as each class in turn was displaced by newer locomotives, specialist heavy freight engines and the futuristic HST trains.

As ever the only constant on the railway scene of the 1970s and 80s was the change and this group includes the first railfreight grey liveries, a precursor of business sector liveries to come.

Hornby OO BR Class 50 037 Illustrious BR Blue (R2428)

Built by English Electric at their Newton-le-Willows factory with the first of the class entering service in 1967. Originally leased to BR from EE for use on WCML services north of Crewe - Glasgow before the line had been fully electrified, the whole class were transfered to WR in the 1970's where they would be named after famous warships.

This Hornby model with it's centrally mounted motor and drive to all twelve wheels (again a first for the British modeller) giving impressively smooth running capabilities and excellent haulage capacity. Other feautres include opening cab doors plus working fan and directional lighting.

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