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The popular Class 46 Diesel Locomotive returns to the Bachmann Branchline range with this OO scale model depicting No. 46045 in BR Blue livery after its headcode panels were removed and sealed beam headlights were fitted. Together with the Class 44s and 45s the classes were commonly known as the ‘Peaks’, because the Class 44s had been named after mountains in England and Wales, however all but one of the 56 Class 46s went unnamed.
We are delighted to welcome the Class 03 Diesel Shunter back to the Bachmann Branchline OO scale range as No. 03056 in BR Blue livery with the distinct wasp stripes at either end. Taking advantage of the technical upgrades undertaken to the popular Branchline model a few years ago, this Class 03 features a coreless motor and being SOUND FITTED, is supplied with a Speaker and DCC Sound Decoder pre-fitted.
The all-new Bachmann Branchline Class 20/0 broke cover in 2021, our first New Tooling project to be unveiled in the quarterly British Railway Announcements, and now we have more new models to share with you. Sporting BR Blue livery we have No. 20158 which is fitted with headcode boxes.
The Class 25 Diesel Locomotive has long been a fixture of the Bachmann Branchline OO scale range, but this all-new model owes nothing to its predecessors. Designed from the rails up, this new family Class 25s from Bachmann Branchline encompasses Class 25/1s, 25/2s and 25/3s, capturing the differences – some small, some anything but – between the three distinct types. Regardless of the particular locomotive being depicted, every model features high fidelity mouldings and numerous separately fitted parts, with the utmost attention to detail paid to the features of the prototype.
Bachmann's nicely detailed class 25 models are very useful to modellers of British Rail from the end of steam until about 1980. The powerful and smooth running mechanism, featuring a centrally mounted motor driving both bogies provides good slow-running performance. Ideal for the traditional era goods trains closely associated with the 25s.
This model of 25286 is painted in the BR corporate blue livery with domino dots in the headcode box.
DCC Ready. 21-pin decoder required for DCC operation.
A new DCC Sound class 25 for 2011
This model of 25276 is painted in the BR corporate blue livery fitted with a DCC controlled sound system. The class 25 sounds are an excellent reproduction of the real locomotives.
Matched with the well proven Bachmann drive mechanism these are smooth running locomotive models, ideal for modellers adding the extra dimension of sound on small layouts, recalling the more sedate pace of branchline life in the 1950s and 60s.
25276 is one of the revised body design class 25s, with air intake grilles along the cantrail, well away from the dust and grime kicked up from the track.
The popular class 25 now with DCC controlled sound!
The 1,250bhp Sulzer powered class 25s were found all over the British Rail network from the 1960's until the mid-1980's. Their small size and low power fit well with the short trains many modellers run, now sound will bring even more interest and realism to small layouts. The centrally mounted motor and smooth drive mechanism with flywheels provide excellent slow running performance and train hauling capacity. 25095 is one of the locomotives with the revised bodyshell, eliminating the draughty front doors and moving the air intakes to the cantrail, keeping out the dirt which entered through the previous bodyside grilles.
25231 is one of the early body style locomotives, modelled in the BR blue era of the 1970s.
Bachmanns Bo-Bo drive mechanism is one of the best in the business, the centrally mounted motor drives all four axles while the heavy diecast chassis ensures this 25 will pull long trains with ease.
The popular Class 44 ‘Peak’ Diesel Locomotive returns to the Bachmann Branchline range with this OO scale model depicting No. 44007 ‘Ingleborough’. Known as the ‘Peaks’ because they were named after mountains in England and Wales, No. 44007 was named after the second highest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales.
The Bachmann Branchline model combines a finely-proportioned bodyshell with extensive detailing throughout, including separately fitted cab handrails, windscreen wipers, lamp brackets and sandpipes. With a powerful 5-pole motor fitted with twin flywheels which drives both bogies, these models have plenty of pulling power to haul even the longest trains. With a 21 Pin DCC decoder interface, it’s easy to add a decoder or sound decoder and speaker for use on DCC.
The Class 47 is one of the most mass produced locomotives of the BR Fleet. These locomotives were designed and built between 1962 and 1968 by Brush Traction and British Rail Crewe Works. They were used all over the western region hauling passenger services and can still be seen running up and down the country with special services.
DCC Ready 21 pin decoder required for DCC operation.
The Brush Type Twos – Class 30s and Class 31s – are the next Diesel Locomotives to get the Bachmann Branchline treatment, with models of these long-lived prototypes joining the Branchline OO scale range for the first time. Following in the footsteps of their N scale counterparts from Graham Farish, these new OO scale models have all the hallmarks of the Branchline Class 37 & 47 locomotives and more.
Depicting a Class 31/1, this locomotive has had its Mirrlees engine replaced with an English Electric 12SVT and the Branchline model faithfully recreates this, with the correct roof exhaust ports and 12SVT engine block detail visible through the bodyside windows.
Depicting a Refurbished Class 31/4 with ETH, this locomotive has had its Mirrlees engine replaced with an English Electric 12SVT and the Branchline model faithfully recreates this, with the correct roof exhaust ports and 12SVT engine block detail visible through the bodyside windows.
Now fondly remembered by enthusiasts the BR blue period seemed quite drab at the time, as BR finally managed to forge a consistent corporate image. Following the end of steam many diesel classes gained their own dedicated following as the 'non-standard' classes were slated for withdraw. Thousands followed the Westerns, 24s, 25s, 44/45/46 'Peaks' and the mighty Deltics as each class in turn was displaced by newer locomotives, specialist heavy freight engines and the futuristic HST trains.
As ever the only constant on the railway scene of the 1970s and 80s was the change and this group includes the first railfreight grey liveries, a precursor of business sector liveries to come.