{"product_id":"aster-castle-class-4-6-0-1-32-live-steam-alcohol-coal-fired","title":"Aster Castle Class 4-6-0 1\/32 Live Steam Alcohol\/Coal Fired","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAster Hobby GWR Castle Class – Reservations Now Open at The Train Department\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Legendary Great Western Castle Class Returns for 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Train Department is proud to announce that reservations are now being accepted for the highly anticipated return of the \u003cstrong\u003eAster Hobby Great Western Railway Castle Class\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1:32 Scale Gauge One Live Steam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Britain's most celebrated express passenger locomotives, the Castle Class is admired for its graceful lines, exceptional performance, and unmistakable Great Western Railway character. For generations, it has remained one of the most sought-after British steam locomotives among collectors and live steam enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in Japan, this new production continues Aster Hobby's tradition of precision engineering and world-class craftsmanship while incorporating several refinements designed to improve reliability, performance, and ease of operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponding to years of customer requests, Aster Hobby will once again offer both \u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol-Fired\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCoal-Fired\u003c\/strong\u003e versions, allowing enthusiasts to choose the operating experience that best suits their railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed as a centerpiece collection model or operated on the rails, the new Castle Class represents the quality, engineering excellence, and authenticity that have made Aster Hobby the benchmark in live steam for more than five decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Reserve Early?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eFully Refundable $100 Deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eLocks in 2026 Pre-Sale Pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003ePriority Reservation for Limited 2027 Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eChoice of Alcohol or Coal-Fired Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction quantities will be strictly limited, and reservations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Road Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4073 – Caerphilly Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4079 – Pendennis Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5051 – Earl Bathurst\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2026 Pre-Sale Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003ePre-Sale Price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eRegular Price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAst-045AK – Alcohol-Fired Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$5,400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e$5,800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAst-045AR – Alcohol-Fired Ready-to-Run (RTR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$6,800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e$7,200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAst-045CK – Coal-Fired Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$6,600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e$7,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAst-045CR – Coal-Fired Ready-to-Run (RTR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$8,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e$8,400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great Western Railway Castle Class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:32 (Gauge One)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Steam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcohol or Coal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aster Hobby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReserve with Confidence\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Train Department is now accepting \u003cstrong\u003efully refundable $100 reservation deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e for the 2027 Aster Hobby GWR Castle Class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour reservation secures your priority position in Aster's limited production queue and \u003cstrong\u003elocks in the published 2026 pre-sale pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because production quantities are limited and reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, placing a deposit is the best way to ensure the opportunity to purchase your preferred locomotive and road number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour \u003cstrong\u003e$100 deposit is fully refundable at any time prior to the production start.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you decide not to proceed before production is finalized, simply let us know and your deposit will be promptly refunded—no questions asked. 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