{"product_id":"aster-hobby-gwr-castle-class","title":"Aster Hobby - GWR Castle Class Register Interest","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAster Hobby is pleased to announce the return of one of Britain’s most celebrated express steam locomotives—the magnificent Great Western Railway Castle Class—in 1:32 scale live steam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eRecognized as one of the finest express passenger locomotives ever built in the United Kingdom, the Castle Class combined elegance, power, and reliability, earning an enduring reputation among railway enthusiasts worldwide. With its distinctive GWR styling and outstanding performance, the Castle Class remains one of the most desirable British steam locomotives to reproduce in live steam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe new Aster Castle Class will be manufactured in Japan to Aster’s renowned standards of precision engineering and craftsmanship. Building upon the success of previous productions, this new batch will incorporate a number of refinements and engineering improvements to further enhance performance, reliability, and ease of operation. In response to customer requests, a coal-fired version will also be offered, providing enthusiasts with an even more authentic live steam experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: rgb(184, 148, 74);\"\u003eProduction will be strictly limited, with delivery scheduled for 2027. Due to the complexity of the model and Aster’s commitment to quality, production quantities will be limited, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAvailable Road Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: windowtext; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e4073 – Caerphilly Castle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: windowtext; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e4079 – Pendennis Castle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: windowtext; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e5051 – Earl Bathurst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e2026 Pre-Sale Pricing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAst-045AK  Alcohol-Fired Kit   Pre-sale Price £5,400,  Regular Price £5,800\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAst-045AR  Alcohol-Fired Read-to-Run (RTR)  Pre-sale Price £6,800, Regular Price £7,200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAst-045CK  Coal-Fired Kit   Pre-sale Price £6,600,  Regular Price £7,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAst-045CR  Coal-Fired Read-to-Run (RTR)  Pre-sale Price £8,000, Regular Price £8,400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAster Hobby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; color: windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e“The World’s Finest Live Steam Models Since 1971.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: windowtext; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: windowtext; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eModel: GWR Castle Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: windowtext; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eScale: 1:32 (Gauge One)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: windowtext; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo5; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePower: Live Steam (Alcohol or Coal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: windowtext; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eManufacturer: Aster Hobby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: windowtext; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo7; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'DM Sans'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eEstimated Delivery: 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59320236507510,"sku":null,"price":6800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/3527\/1846\/files\/ffb7f4_5960878aa5d8407b9a2efaafbeacc197_mv2.avif?v=1794413360","url":"https:\/\/www.maxitrak.com\/products\/aster-hobby-gwr-castle-class","provider":"Maxitrak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}