{"product_id":"5714-class-57-311-locomotive-services-ltd-lnwr-style","title":"5714 Class 57 311 Locomotive Services LTD LNWR Style","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Class 57 is a re-engineered locomotive, rebuilt by Brush Traction, Loughborough, from redundant Class 47 locomotives. The locomotives are fitted with a refurbished EMD engine and a re-conditioned alternator, improving reliability and performance. Three variants exist, one for freight (57\/0) and two for passenger operations. Each cost £300,000, about one-third that of a new-build locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe class has its origins in 1997 when Freightliner ordered an initial six locomotives. A further six were ordered in 1999, making a total of twelve class 57\/0 freight locomotives; five class 57\/6 variants were built between 2000 and 2003, and twelve class 57\/3 locomotives were ordered in 2002 (extended by four in 2003) making a total of twenty-one passenger units. One prototype class 57\/0 was converted with electric train heating in 2001, with a view to obtaining orders from passenger companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2000, Porterbrook placed an order for a prototype passenger locomotive fitted with electric train heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"products\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMODEL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1:76 Scale model of a Class 57 Diesel Locomotive decorated in Locomotive Services Ltd livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"products\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"gm-list\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1:76 Scale Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnalogue DC Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEM Couplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly Detailed Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmooth Running Mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirectional Lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"Products\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"gm-list\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 x Heljan Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heljan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48098297807125,"sku":"5714","price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9291\/9599\/files\/hn5714.jpg?v=1711114295","url":"https:\/\/pecorama.myshopify.com\/products\/5714-class-57-311-locomotive-services-ltd-lnwr-style","provider":"The Model Railway Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}