Bachmann OO 32-815 BR 47834 Fire Fly Class 47 Intercity Swallow
achmann OO BR 47834 Fire Fly Class 47 Intercity Swallow 32-815
A highly detailed model of BR InterCity locomotive 47834 Fire Fly, one of the trio of locomotives maintained for Royal Train service during the early 1990s.
The Bachmann class 47 model features a detailed bodyshell and carefully designed tooling which allows the different cab ends and fittings found on class 47 locomotives to be recreated. Inside is a heavy diecast chassis and powerful motor with drive to both bogies.
Era 8. DCC Ready 21-pin decoder required for DCC operation.
Western region based 47834 was named Fire Fly during the GWR 150 celebrations in 1985, while numbered 47609. The name dates back to the early years of the Great Western Railway and a class of broad gauge locomotives designed by Sir Daniel Gooch. Unusually the name plate is in two sections.
The locomotive is modelled in early 1990s condition while working as part of the InterCity cross country fleet and carries the popular Swallow livery.