Hornby OO RailRoad EWS Class 90 90020 "Collingwood" - Hobbyco

Hornby R30528 OO RailRoad EWS Class 90 90020 "Collingwood"

Featuring:

• Electric Freight Locomotive: OO scale model of the BR Class 90, widely used on intermodal and passenger services from the late 1980s onward.
• EWS Corporate Livery: Finished in striking maroon and gold East Coast/Mainline-era EWS branding, representing post-privatisation freight operations.
• High-Speed Capability: Designed for mixed traffic duties including fast freight and passenger services on electrified mainlines.
• Detailed Roof Equipment: Includes finely modelled pantograph, insulators, and rooftop electrical detail for realistic appearance.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):

• Length: 25.5 cm
• Width: 3.5 cm
• Height: 5 cm

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Prototype: British Rail Class 90 Electric Locomotive
• Number: 90020 "Collingwood"
• Livery: EWS
• Wheel Arrangement: Bo-Bo
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal components
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Power Requirement: OO gauge DCC-ready or analogue compatible track system (depending on variant)
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Couplings: Standard OO couplings

Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating post-privatisation freight operations, intermodal services, or modern electrified mainline layouts.

Why this locomotive matters

The Class 90 was introduced in the late 1980s as a versatile electric locomotive capable of both passenger and freight work. Under EWS ownership following privatisation, it became a key component of heavy freight and intermodal traffic across the West Coast and East Coast Main Lines.

Named locomotive 90020 "Collingwood" reflects the tradition of assigning historic or naval names to enhance fleet identity during the EWS era.

This model represents the transition from British Rail operations into the modern freight-dominated railway system of the post-privatisation period.

How to use it

Operate on OO gauge electrified mainlines for freight or passenger services. Ideal for container trains, express parcels, or mixed freight formations.

No assembly, paint, or glue is required.

This is a detailed OO scale model. It is not a toy and is not recommended for children.