Hornby Accessories - BR Cl.87 Bo-Bo 'CityOfGlasgow

Elevate your model railway experience with the Hornby Accessories BR Cl.87 Bo-Bo 'City of Glasgow', a stunning representation of British Rail's engineering excellence. This meticulously detailed electric locomotive model is perfect for both seasoned collectors and aspiring enthusiasts, embodying the remarkable innovation that has shaped the British railway landscape since the 1970s.

The BR Class 87 locomotive, known for its powerful performance on the West Coast Main Line, is capable of hauling 450-ton passenger trains and 750-ton freight trains with its impressive 5000hp engine. The iconic twin windscreen cab and advanced BP9 bogie design featuring Flexicoil suspension showcase the intricate engineering that went into its development, making this model a captivating addition to any collection.

Celebrate the rich history of British Rail with this high-quality model, ideal for operational use or display. Whether you're integrating it into your existing Hornby railway setup or starting a new collection, the City of Glasgow provides authenticity and nostalgia. Make your model train layout remarkable with this essential piece of British railway history, which reflects decades of exciting rail transport evolution.

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Discover the Hornby Accessories BR Class 87 Bo-Bo 'City of Glasgow', a model that embodies the pinnacle of British Rail's electric locomotive innovation. Featuring a stunning and detailed design, this model is perfect for collectors and railway enthusiasts alike. This BR Class 87, known for its powerful performance on the West Coast Main Line, boasts a robust 5000hp and the ability to haul 450-ton passenger trains and 750-ton freight trains. With its striking twin windscreen cab and redesigned BP9 bogie featuring Flexicoil suspension, the City of Glasgow model reflects the historical and engineering significance of the original locomotives. This meticulously crafted model is not only a piece of history but also an excellent addition to any model railway setup, representing the electrification of British railways that transformed train travel since the 1970s. Enhance your Hornby collection with this iconic locomotive, perfect for both display and operation on your train tracks. Ideal for those seeking high-quality model trains, the BR Class 87 is a true testament to the engineering prowess of British Rail. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the hobby, the City of Glasgow model adds authenticity and ambition to your model train layout. Make your railway journey unforgettable with this essential piece of British railway history, and order now from Smartfox NZ for prompt delivery and outstanding service!

The Class 87 locomotive design resulted from a requirement for a more powerful mixed traffic electrical locomotive by British Rail, needed to cope with the route gradients of the West Coast Main Line between Weaver Junction and Glasgow. Electrification had been newly authorised over this section in 1970 and was scheduled for completion by May 1974, leaving little time to design a completely new locomotive from scratch and so British Rail decided to base the new class on the existing Class 86 locomotives. The British Railways Board placed an order for thirty four locomotives, later to be increased to thirty six, with British Rail Engineering Ltd at Crewe, GEC Traction providing the electrical equipment. Designed from the outset to work in pairs, as well as in parallel with the Class 86 fleet, the Class 87 was broadly similar to the Class 86 in terms of layout and styling, but mechanically it was a very different. Immediately identifiable by its new twin windscreen cab, multiple-unit control cables and a redesigned BP9 bogie with Flexicoil suspension, the new locomotives were assembled during 1973-74 and were geared for 110mph running on the WCML, being able to haul 450 ton passenger trains, or 750 ton freight trains single handed. With a power rating of 5000hp, they were to be the most powerful locomotives to run under British Rail until the late 1980s. The first locomotive, 87001, entered traffic in June 1973, the remainder of the fleet being deployed in the general West Coast pool as they entered service, operating Euston to Preston services as the WCML’s electrification spread north. On April 22, 1974 the new West Coast ‘Electric Scot’ service was introduced, marking a major launch for the class and journey times from London-Glasgow were cut to just five hours. When British Railways reversed its locomotive naming policy in 1977, the class were given the generic title of ‘Royal Scot’ and named from a selection of famous steam hauled predecessors. Sectoris