Transrail Class 37 413 Loch Eil Outward Bound Diesel Loco

Transrail Class 37 413 Loch Eil Outward Bound Diesel Loco

1:120 scale model produced by Hornby TT:120. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• Analogue DC Model
• This model mainly operates in Britain
• Decorated in Transrail company markings
• Best suited to 365mm radius curves
• Highly detailed model of Class 37 Co-Co diesel locomotive
• Individually numbered locomotive: 37413 “Loch Eil Outward Bound”
• Authentic Transrail 2-tone grey livery with printed markings
• Fine body detailing including handrails, grilles, and roof fan detail
• Directional lighting for realistic operational use

Details

Bring classic diesel power and West Highland Line character to your layout with the Hornby TT:120 Transrail Class 37 “Loch Eil Outward Bound”, running number 37413. This highly detailed model represents one of Britain’s most iconic Co-Co diesel locomotives, famous for its versatility across freight, passenger, and mixed-traffic duties throughout the UK network.

The Class 37 was built by English Electric between 1960 and 1965, with 309 locomotives produced, making it one of the most successful and long-lived diesel classes in British railway history. Known affectionately by enthusiasts as “tractors” due to their distinctive engine note, these locomotives became a familiar sight across Scotland, Wales, East Anglia, and the West Country.

This model represents locomotive 37413 “Loch Eil Outward Bound” in Transrail-era 2-tone grey livery, reflecting its use during the privatisation period when freight operations were being reorganised into sector-based companies. It is ideal for Era 8 layouts and captures the transitional nature of late BR and early privatisation freight operations.

This model features finely reproduced bodyshell detailing, separately applied components, and accurate underframe equipment typical of the Class 37 family. Its Co-Co wheel arrangement and strong pulling power make it ideal for hauling both freight and passenger consists across TT layouts.

It pairs naturally with freight stock such as hopper wagons, MEA steel carriers, and tank wagons, and is well suited to working mixed trains alongside modern and transitional-era rolling stock.

Historical Background

The Class 37 was introduced by English Electric as part of British Rail’s dieselisation programme in the early 1960s. Designed for reliability and versatility, the class quickly became a mainstay of freight and passenger operations across the UK.

Locomotive 37413 gained recognition in later service under privatisation-era operator Transrail, operating across a wide range of routes including scenic and rural lines such as the West Highland route associated with Loch Eil. The class as a whole has proven remarkably durable, with many examples still in service or preserved today.