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OO Network South East Class 87 'The Olympian' 87012 delivers iconic electric traction from the British Rail Network SouthEast era, making it ideal for OO scale modellers recreating West Coast Main Line passenger services, express intercity runs, and late 20th-century UK railway operations.
Featuring: Prototype-Accurate Class 87 Design: Faithfully represents the BR Class 87 electric locomotive, a mainstay of express passenger services on the West Coast Main Line. Network SouthEast Livery: Distinctive red, white, and blue branding with crisp printed detailing for authentic late BR era appearance.
Express Passenger Performance: Designed to reflect high-speed electric haulage for intercity and long-distance services. Ready-to-Run OO Model: Fully assembled locomotive compatible with standard OO gauge layouts and rolling stock.
Model Dimensions (Approximate) Length: 20.5 cm Width: 3.5 cm Height: 5.0 cm Scale: OO (1:76) Technical Specifications: Scale: OO (1:76) Gauge: OO gauge (16.5mm) Prototype: British Rail Class 87 electric locomotive Running Number: 87012 'The Olympian' Livery: Network SouthEast Power Type: Electric (overhead line / track powered in model form) Control System: DC analogue compatible (DCC-ready if applicable) Material: Injection-moulded plastic body with metal chassis components Assembly: Ready-to-run Paint/Glue: Not required Modelling Tools: Not required Recommended Age: 14+ Included: One OO gauge Class 87 locomotive Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers focused on British Rail electrification, Network SouthEast operations, and classic intercity express passenger layouts.
Why this model matters The Class 87 was a key part of the electrified West Coast Main Line, hauling premium express passenger services during the British Rail era.
In Network SouthEast livery, 87012 'The Olympian' represents the transition into modernised, colour-coded regional operations, making it a standout locomotive for late BR period and early privatisation layouts. How to us
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