Little Loco announces Class 15 in O gauge

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http://www.hornbymagazine.com/view_article.asp?ID=9499&pubID=38&t=0&s=0&sO=both&p=1&i=10

 

 

A new name in ready-to-run 'O' gauge has launched its first locomotive project today - the BTH Class 15 Bo-Bo diesel. The model has been produced with support from the Class 15 Preservation Society and is expected to be available in May 2016 with a retail price from £375 for standard models.

 

The model has been developed with original works drawings and photographs supplied by the Class 15 Preservation Society. It will feature detailed body, bogies and cab interior and a low-profile drive system connected to both bogies through driveshafts and gearboxes. A custom designed sound system has also been developed for the model consisting of two 34mm speakers in a bass reflex chamber. It will feature a PluX22 DCC compliant decoder socket - the first of its kind for ready-to-run 'O' gauge - and will have DCC controllable lighting as well as working head code discs. Cab lighting is also included.
On release the 'O' gauge Class 15 will be available with five different identities inclusive of two limited edition models of the Liverpool Street pilot and preserved example D8233. Numbering on standard models will be supplied separately on transfer sheets together shed plates. Standard models will be priced at £375 with limited editions following at £395 - the latter only being available from the Little Loco Company.
As a further benefit of the project the Little Loco Company will be making a donation of over £10,000 towards the restoration of the sole surviving Class 15 from sales of the model.
The Little Loco Company has also revealed that the Class 15 is the first in a line up of new ready-to-run products that it is working on. Future projects are set to include diesel shunters, steam locomotives and wagons for 'O' gauge.
Visit www.littleloco.co.uk for more information.

[Mike Bellamy]

Already announced here with several illustrations from the CAD files

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/82812-little-loco-company/?p=2233877

 

 

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