Hornby R.739 Operating 75-Ton Breakdown Crane - BR Red (Weathered, OO Scale)

🚨 IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING! 🚨 This listing is for a pre-owned, weathered OO Scale ⁠Hornby R.739 75-Ton Operating Breakdown Crane in its iconic British Rail Engineers Red livery. This classic piece of rolling stock has been custom-modified and weathered by its previous owner to give it a realistic, hard-working look on your layout. Please carefully review the full condition notes and modifications listed below before placing your order: Key Features & Included Parts: All 4 Stabilisers Included: This set comes complete with all four outrigger stabilising legs. These small accessories are notoriously missing from pre-owned ⁠Hornby R.739 packages, making this a rare find for operators who want a functional crane layout. Kadee Buckeye Coupling: One end of the crane has been upgraded with a Kadee buckeye coupling. The opposite end retains its standard tension-lock coupling, allowing for flexible operational configurations. Original Packaging: Comes supplied inside its original vintage Hornby card sleeve and tray packaging. Condition & Flaws Details: Missing Chimney: The small plastic chimney piece on top of the crane body is missing and not included in this sale. Custom Weathering: The model has been custom-weathered to simulate track grime, soot, and rust. Please study the provided listing photos closely to judge the style and quality of this weathering for yourself before buying. Overall Grade: The mechanical and physical condition of the model is rated as Fair to Good. It shows light play wear consistent with age. Box Condition: The original box shows typical age-related shelf wear, including minor scuffs, soft corners, and creases, but remains structurally sound for storage. Sold exactly as shown. Please review all high-resolution images to verify the custom details meet your layout preferences before checkout!