TT3045M BR - Intercity - Class 37 - 37254 'Driver Robin Prince M.B.E.'

The iconic, highly demanded English Electric Class 37 returns for the TT:120 April 2026 range launch. Including all the same great features presented on the releases late last year, such as working lights, weighty die-cast chassis, and optional bodyshells depending on subclass, the ‘tractor’ is a must have for any TT:120 layout. This Class 37 model locomotive represents No.37254 ‘Driver Robin Price M.B.E’ in retro BR InterCity Swallow livery.

Model Specification:

• Highly detailed model based on extensive research and design, including historical drawings and laser scans
• Die-cast chassis and underframe giving the model a weight of 170g
• Assortment of separately fitted parts, including lamp brackets, speedometer, sandpipes, and roof horns
• Etched metal roof grille
• Detailed cab interior
• Powerful 5-pole motor with dual flywheels providing power to all wheels
• Electrical pick-ups on all wheels
• Brass axle bearings
• Pivoting NEM coupling sockets
• Accessory pack that includes body removal tool, optional snowplough and bufferbeam pipes
• Minimum 2nd radius curves

Electronics:

• Working directional and cab lights, including Day/Night mode (please note some functionality will only work on DCC)
• Next18 DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system
• Decoder socket housed underneath clip-on body
• Space for HM7000-N18TXS Sound Decoder to be fitted
• Space for HM7070 Power Bank for uninterrupted running

Tooling:

• Class 37/0
• Plated headcodes
• High intensity lights
• Oval buffers
• Plated roof boiler plate

Livery:

• Retro BR InterCity Swallow Livery
• Operated by Colas Rail
• Semi-gloss finish
• Faithfully created using accurate colours and fonts
• Era 9

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History :

This locomotive was built by English Electric at its Vulcan Works near Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, in 1964 and entered traffic on 5th January 1965 as D6954. Renumbered 37254 under TOPS in April 1974, it was eventually named ‘Cardiff Canton’ in recognition of its long association with the depot. Following withdrawal in 1999, it was bought and restored by members of the 37254 Locomotive Group at the Spa Valley Railway. 

It was painted in retro InterCity ‘Swallow’ livery and given red ‘Driver Robin Prince M.B.E.’ nameplates in 2013, the condition in which the model is presented. It has since returned to the main line and is currently operational with Colas Rail.