{"product_id":"hornby-r30480txs-class-56-56001-dcc-sound-fitted","title":"Hornby  R30480TXS Class 56 - 56001 - DCC Sound Fitted","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis BR Class 56 model locomotive is pre-fitted with sound and controllable via your HM7000 app for an impressive digital hobby experience. With sprung metal buffers and NEM tension lock couplings, this stylish blue and yellow model is a wonderful addition to your model railway layout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50th anniversary of the completion of the first Class 56 is marked in 2026. The first of the 135-strong class arrived at Harwich from Romania in 1976, before commissioning by BR the following year. Only 30 examples were imported, due to relatively poor build quality, and these were subsequently rebuilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remainder of the class were assembled by BREL at Doncaster and Crewe, with Ashford, Eastleigh, and Swindon supplying sub-assemblies, while Ruston-Paxman supplied the power units. No.56001 was new to Tinsley and withdrawn from Cardiff Canton in September 1996 after 19 years and six months in service with BR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e1x Model Locomotive, 1x Accessory Pack, 1x Instructions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Length - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e25.4\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Height - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e5\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Width - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e3.5\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Scale\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e1:76 Scale 00 Gauge\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eGauge\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eOO\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eDCC Status\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eHM7000 Fitted - With Sound\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eOperator\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eBritish Railways\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eLivery\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eBlue\/Yellow\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eMinimum Curve (mm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eRadius 2\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e5 Pole Skew wound\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eClass\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eClass 56 Class 56\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eBuffer Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eSprung Metal Buffers\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eCoupling Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eNEM Tension Lock\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eHornby Decoder Compatibility Primary\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eHM7000-21TXS: Bluetooth® \u0026amp; DCC Sound Decoder (21-pin)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402256884092,"sku":"R30480TXS","price":265.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/2978\/5040\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-04at07.25.38.png?v=1788503218","url":"https:\/\/www.modelrailwaysolutions.co.uk\/products\/hornby-r30480txs-class-56-56001-dcc-sound-fitted","provider":"Model Railway Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}