{"product_id":"revolution-class-59-1-59103-village-of-mells-hanson-livery-n-gauge","title":"Revolution Class 59\/1 59103 Village of Mells - Hanson livery - N Gauge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevolution\u003cbr\u003eRT-N59-HN-103DC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 59\/1\u003cbr\u003e59103 'Village of Mells'\u003cbr\u003eHanson livery\u003cbr\u003eDCC READY ( DCC Decoder needed to convert to DCC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eN Gauge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn N gauge (1:148) model of the 59\/1 as operated by Hanson Aggregates.  Following the successful introduction of the 59\/0s by Foster Yeoman, ARC Southern ordered 4 class 59s which arrived in late 1990.  Although the basics were the same as the 59\/0 there were numerous detail differences some of which had already been incorporated in 59005, namely around a new lighting arrangement, different locations for the NRN pods and very soon after entry into service an additional yaw damper for greater stability at higher speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing ARCs purchase and incorporation as part of Hanson group, the 59\/1s were gradually repainted into Hanson colours (which all now display) from 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 59\/1s (like all the 59s) have a large number of detail variations which we have faithfully captured in our model:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNRN roof pods in dedicated recesses behind cab at one end and behind grille at other end (different from 59\/0s).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised chassis details with sub-class specific lashing loop positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised yaw damper arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised style of lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 59s share the following common features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext generation heavy, diecast chassis with smooth running, low friction and low geared design (estimated weight 100+g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed injection moulded body with photo-etched and wire details and separate plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift off, easy-access central body section (as per the prototype!) to allow access to the decoder socket and switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype body detail variations eg headlight differences, NRN pod locations, cab handrail recesses, cab door handles, roof hatches, exhausts,  and accurate chassis variation including variations in cooler pipes, lashing loops and fire extinguishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate (not solid) angled struts connecting body to chassis to allow distinctive see-through appearance of prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer beam detailing: one end super-detailed with solid air dam, air pipes and cosmetic coupler all fitted. Alternative solid air dam supplied for coupler end, and open air dam for those wishing to couple at both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched name plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking accurate headlights including working marker lights. Lights switchable using easy to access microswitches or with DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew and improved Next 28 (ESU E24) decoder socket\u003c\/strong\u003e (see our article for more details) and factory fitted speaker for easy sound fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine wheels to NMRA RP25 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted, kinematic close couplers with NEM coupler sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note the livery representation is not the final livery diagram and may not show all CAD variations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revolution Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42408376631359,"sku":"RT-N59-HN-103DC","price":154.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9819\/4239\/files\/revolution-class-59-1-59103-village-of-mells-hanson-livery-n-gauge-172705-p.png?v=1758807685","url":"https:\/\/www.ttcdiecast.com\/products\/revolution-class-59-1-59103-village-of-mells-hanson-livery-n-gauge","provider":"TTCDiecast.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}