Hornby R30507 Class 08 D3760 Colchester TMD OO Gauge Model Locomotive

Model Overview

The Hornby R30507 is an OO gauge model locomotive representing BR Class 08 D3760 Colchester TMD. Finished in blue, this ready-to-run model is aimed at railway modellers and collectors who want a detailed British Railways diesel shunter for their OO gauge collection. With its 1:76 scale body and realistic prototype subject, it offers a strong presence for display and layout use alike.

This model railway locomotive is DCC Ready and fitted with an 8-pin socket, making it a practical choice for anyone planning future digital installation. It also features a 5-pole skew wound motor and is compatible with the HM7000-8TXS decoder, giving enthusiasts a solid foundation for operating and upgrading the model to suit their layout needs.

Railway Background

The BR Class 08 is one of the best-known diesel locomotive types used by British Railways, particularly for shunting and depot duties. The Colchester TMD livery theme gives this model a specific operational identity, making it especially appealing to collectors of BR-era subjects and those building a scene around depot or yard operations.

Model Railway Features

• OO gauge model locomotive
• 1:76 scale
• BR Class 08 D3760 Colchester TMD subject
• Blue colour finish
• DCC Ready with 8-pin socket
• 5-pole skew wound motor
• Compatible with HM7000-8TXS decoder
• Includes 1x Model Locomotive, 1x Accessory Pack and 1x Instructions

Layout & Collection Use

As an OO gauge train model, this locomotive is well suited to diesel era layouts, depot scenes and compact shunting operations. The included accessory pack and instructions support straightforward setup, while the DCC-ready specification gives modellers flexibility for future digital use.

Who This Product Is For

This Hornby model railway locomotive will suit enthusiasts looking for a detailed BR Class 08, collectors of British Railways diesel subjects, and OO gauge modellers who want a dependable shunter for realistic layout operation.

Running and display details

Hornby specifies R30507 as BR Class 08 D3760 Colchester TMD in blue, at 1:76 OO scale. The ready-built model has an eight-pin DCC-ready socket, five-pole skew-wound motor, sprung metal buffers and NEM tension-lock couplings. Its stated model dimensions are 12.4 cm long, 3.5 cm wide and 5 cm high, with a Radius 1 minimum curve. The box contains the locomotive, accessory pack and instructions; track, controller and decoder are separate.

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