Hornby Diesel Locomotive, Metal, Grey

Model locomotives are replicas of full-sized trains. The word, locomotive, refers to an engine powered by steam, diesel, or electricity. Hornby model railways come in various modes, scales, and gauges, with locomotives to match. Of course, you could build a railway without locos, but where would the fun be in that? Scale refers to a model's size in relation to the real world. Gauge is the width of the track. The most popular combination in the UK is a 1:76 scale with 00 gauge locomotives. But be careful when making a purchase - you'll need to make sure both scale and gauge match your current layout. Our Hornby TT:120 range is much smaller than your typical model railway. 'TT' stands for tabletop, and '120' is the scale.

• Model Train: Nicknamed as Gridirons or "Grids", the Class 56 displaced the Class 20 and Class 47 locomotives and commonly undertook the transportation of iron ore, coal, aggregate and steel across the Eastern and London Midland Regions
• Toy Diesel Locomotive: Discover Hornby diesel locomotives for model railways. There are many to choose from, as well as DCC-fitted, DCC-ready, and analogue models
• OO Gauge Locomotives: Hornby's finely detailed OO gauge model trains and rolling stock are designed for robust and smooth operation, ensuring compatibility with standard Hornby tracks
• Era 8 - BR Sectorisation: Under British Rail’s sectorisation, the BR ‘Blue’ livery was phased out as the InterCity brand was relaunched and Network SouthEast and Regional Railways introduced
• About Hornby: Since 1920 Hornby have been the brand leader in 00 Gauge model railway design. Whether you're a seasoned model maker or just beginning, with it's range of unique trains, track accessories and more, there's always something for you at Hornby