{"product_id":"class-46-97403-ixion-rtc-blue-red-with-sealed-beam-headlights-dcc-sound-fitted","title":"Class 46 97403 Ixion RTC Blue\/Red With Sealed Beam Headlights - DCC Sound Fitted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the success of the first Type 4 diesels, Derby Works began the development of the next generation of even more powerful locomotives, the Class 45 and Class 46. These would go on to form the bulk of the Midland mainline fleet for many years. Despite the 45s and 46s not being named after mountains as their Class 44 counterparts had been, many were honoured with the names of famed British Army Regiments, however they still retained the nickname ‘Peaks’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first BR Class 45 entered service in late 1960, with the class soon becoming the main loco to work out of St Pancras on the Midland mainline services, demoting the dwindling number of steam locos to cover local services or freight. The final variant of the ‘Peak’ began production in 1961, now with Brush Electrical Equipment fitted after re-tendering for the next batch of locomotives. This tweaked ‘Peak’ would be known as the BR Class 46.The 46s were used for varied work, being seen on NE-SW cross-country services, long distance freights from the West Country and some Trans-Pennine services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Class 45s and 46s often being seen working trains to destinations across the South West and alongside the trainspotting location of Dawlish, it’s no wonder the loco has a soft spot in many diesel enthusiasts’ hearts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapido's new models will feature a variety of detail differences seen across the locomotives’ working life to allow us to produce the definitive N Gauge Peak. The specification includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectional Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext18 Decoder Socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality motor and drive mechanism for smooth running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDCC Sound option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM Coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparately-fitted wipers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtched radiator fan grill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53436406923603,"sku":"948707","price":212.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_948707.jpg?v=1777535097","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/class-46-97403-ixion-rtc-blue-red-with-sealed-beam-headlights-dcc-sound-fitted","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}