{"title":"SUMMER LOCO SALE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA selection of our latest SUMMER SALE collection\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sale-hornby-r30073-br-class-56-co-co-56047-era-7","title":"SUMMER SALE - Hornby R30073 BR, Class 56, Co-Co, 56047 - Era 7","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHornby R30073 BR, Class 56, Co-Co, 56047 - Era 7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Rail Class 56 Type 5 Co-Co diesel locomotive was first introduced in 1976 to cope with the increased requirement for heavy freight. British Rail awarded the contract to design and build these new engines to Brush Traction in Loughborough, who subsequently sub-contracted the construction to Electroputere in Romania, due to the lack of capacity in their own works. The initial 30 locomotives to be delivered from Romania suffered from transit damage and construction deficiencies and had to be extensively rebuilt before entering service. With this in mind the decision was made to build the remaining 105 locomotives in England, British Rail Engineering Ltd manufacturing them at their Doncaster Works (nos. 56031 to 56115) and Crewe Works (nos. 56116 to 56135).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design specification was based upon the Class 47 bodyshell, with the omission of redundant features such as the headcode panel. Power came from a Ruston-Paxman unit that was similar to that fitted in the Class 50 locomotives, which provided the capability for heavy haul freight. Air brakes were fitted for the first time in a British Rail engine and the electrics were improved in a number of areas, resulting in a more robust power unit. Nicknamed as Gridirons or “Grids”, the Class 56 displaced the Class 20 and Class 47 locomotives and commonly undertook the transportation of iron ore, coal, aggregate and steel across the Eastern and London Midland Regions and on the Western Region for aggregate duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong and reliable performers, the locomotives were popular, but needed heavy maintenance, particularly when compared against the Class 66 locomotives that came to displace them in service. The introduction of the Class 60 locomotives saw a gradual reduction in the use of the Class 56 locomotives and with the arrival of the Class 66 locomotives, with their greater availability and lower maintenance, the Class 56 fleet were placed into storage between 1998 and 2004. Most of the locomotives remain in depots around the UK, despite being variously sold for scrap and then re-acquired and reinstated in service. Colas Railfreight operate a small fleet on a rotating basis and British American Railway Services and UK Rail Leasing have a number available for working. Five locomotives, 56006, 56097, 56098, 56301 and 56302 have been preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 56047 was built in July 1978 by BREL in Doncaster. The locomotive served with BR and later Transrail until being put into storage in May 1999. 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Forming a pair of models in DRS Compass livery is No. 20309.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis latest generation Bo-Bo diesel locomotive from Bachmann Branchline brings the classic BR Class 20 right up to date, capturing the subtle lines of these distinctive locomotives whilst sporting the modern look of the Class 20\/3s – which had their ends made flush during refurbishment and fitted with Wipac light clusters and multiple working connectors. 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The only drawback the Class had was its single end cab, unlike modern designs that have a cab at each end. BR resolved this problem by regularly operating the Class 20s as pairs, nose to nose, and with the combined power of 2,000bhp they were able to haul the heavier block freight trains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBR's decision to switch to Type 5 and in particular Class 60 diesels in the late 1980s started a gradual withdrawal of the fleet, with just 28 left by 1994. A tribute to the design is that after 45 years the Class is still in service with DRS on mainline duties following refurbishment, the resulting locomotives being designated Class 20\/3s. 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With the Class 69s being built from donor locomotives that were first built by three different works and have themselves seen almost fifty years of use and modification, Bachmann has worked closely with GBRf to accommodate any detail differences that were present on the donors and have remained apparent on the rebuilt machines, along with any changes made to the final design of the Class 69 during the ongoing build programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis diligent approach has resulted in a truly magnificent model which befits the Branchline name, capturing the Class 56 shape to a tee alongside the modern adornments and many changes made to the locomotives to create the 69s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bodyshell features crisp, accurate mouldings to depict the main features along with separately fitted parts, including etched bodyside and roof fan grilles, metal windscreen wipers and separately fitted driver’s door handrails. 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It’s hard to describe these as anything but a work of art, using countless separate components to model every aspect of the bogie in full relief, from the brakes to the suspension, even down to the separately fitted bogie-body securing chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of this detail, both inside and out, will be brought to life with an exquisite livery application using true-to-prototype colours, fonts and logos and with the help of GBRf official livery diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the body, the Branchline Class 69 features our proven drive system using a 5 pole motor with twin flywheels driving all axles on each bogie. Electrical pick-up comes from all wheels whilst DCC provision comes in the form of a Plux22 interface. Directional lighting is of course provided, along with cab and machine room lighting when used on DCC. Our Dual Fitted XL Speaker System is employed in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evariants, backed up by the Bach-Up Stay Alive System which prevents stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs when running on DCC. Talking of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, opt for our top of the range model and you can enjoy the additional features of motorised radiator fans and DCC-uncoupling – thanks to the Bachmann Auto-release Coupling System!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine BR Blue (Large Logo) (GBRf) livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 69002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed 'Bob Tiller CM\u0026amp;EE'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched Nameplates included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Fitted with a ESU V5DCC Sound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 254mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 69 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block and bogie towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose coupling mechanism fitted at each end, each of which is fitted with coupling pockets to NEM362 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Couplings fitted at both ends – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating radiator fans, driven by an independent motor and gearbox, operated as part of the sound project on DCC and Analogue control (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including lifting eyes, windscreen wipers and etched bodyside and fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting, switchable on\/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab lighting*, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately switched Machine Room lighting* (*when used on DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Fitted – a pre-fitted speaker is included with every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Fitted XL –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels feature two speakers, including our new speaker with enhanced bass reproduction for optimum sound performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 69 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using BR \u0026amp; GBRf specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 69 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 69 Diesel Locomotive was conceived by rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) to meet their growing locomotive needs. With a requirement for locomotives similar in performance to their fleet of Class 66s, but being unable to purchase new Class 66s, GBRf turned to redundant Class 56s which could be converted into new locos with similar capabilities. As part of the conversion new equipment and systems were installed, including EMD 710 diesel engines, the same as those used in Class 66s. The pool of Class 56s to be converted included examples built at BREL Crewe, BREL Doncaster and Electroputere in Romania, with the conversion work undertaken in Stoke-On-Trent by the American company Progress Rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGBRf formally announced the project in Spring 2019 and the first locomotive, No. 69001, commenced running trials at the Severn Valley Railway in February 2021. 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Several of the Class are named including the first locomotive, No. 69001, which entered traffic in GBRf orange and blue adorned with UK and US flags and named ‘Mayflower’, symbolising the American input into the rebuilding of this British-designed locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57545713942909,"sku":"35-777SF","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0419\/5696\/6563\/files\/34627-large.jpg?v=1765378817"},{"product_id":"bachmann-spring-sale-35-777sfx-class-69-69002-bob-tiller-cm-ee-br-blue-large-logo-dcc-sound-fitted-model","title":"SUMMER SALE - BACHMANN 35-777SFX Class 69 69002 'Bob Tiller CM\u0026EE' BR Blue (Large Logo) DCC Sound Fitted Model","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBachmann  35-777SFX Class 69 69002 'Bob Tiller CM\u0026amp;EE' BR Blue (Large Logo) Sound Fitted Deluxe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real Class 69 Diesel Locomotives have been created for GBRf through the conversion of redundant Class 56s and we are delighted to present this Bachmann Branchline OO scale model of Britain’s newest mainline diesel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced under an exclusive agreement with GBRf, the Branchline model has been painstakingly developed hand-in-hand with the introduction of the GBRf fleet. With the Class 69s being built from donor locomotives that were first built by three different works and have themselves seen almost fifty years of use and modification, Bachmann has worked closely with GBRf to accommodate any detail differences that were present on the donors and have remained apparent on the rebuilt machines, along with any changes made to the final design of the Class 69 during the ongoing build programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis diligent approach has resulted in a truly magnificent model which befits the Branchline name, capturing the Class 56 shape to a tee alongside the modern adornments and many changes made to the locomotives to create the 69s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bodyshell features crisp, accurate mouldings to depict the main features along with separately fitted parts, including etched bodyside and roof fan grilles, metal windscreen wipers and separately fitted driver’s door handrails. 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It’s hard to describe these as anything but a work of art, using countless separate components to model every aspect of the bogie in full relief, from the brakes to the suspension, even down to the separately fitted bogie-body securing chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of this detail, both inside and out, will be brought to life with an exquisite livery application using true-to-prototype colours, fonts and logos and with the help of GBRf official livery diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the body, the Branchline Class 69 features our proven drive system using a 5 pole motor with twin flywheels driving all axles on each bogie. Electrical pick-up comes from all wheels whilst DCC provision comes in the form of a Plux22 interface. Directional lighting is of course provided, along with cab and machine room lighting when used on DCC. 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NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose coupling mechanism fitted at each end, each of which is fitted with coupling pockets to NEM362 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Couplings fitted at both ends – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating radiator fans, driven by an independent motor and gearbox, operated as part of the sound project on DCC and Analogue control (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including lifting eyes, windscreen wipers and etched bodyside and fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting, switchable on\/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab lighting*, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately switched Machine Room lighting* (*when used on DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Fitted – a pre-fitted speaker is included with every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Fitted XL –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels feature two speakers, including our new speaker with enhanced bass reproduction for optimum sound performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 69 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using BR \u0026amp; GBRf specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 69 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 69 Diesel Locomotive was conceived by rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) to meet their growing locomotive needs. With a requirement for locomotives similar in performance to their fleet of Class 66s, but being unable to purchase new Class 66s, GBRf turned to redundant Class 56s which could be converted into new locos with similar capabilities. As part of the conversion new equipment and systems were installed, including EMD 710 diesel engines, the same as those used in Class 66s. The pool of Class 56s to be converted included examples built at BREL Crewe, BREL Doncaster and Electroputere in Romania, with the conversion work undertaken in Stoke-On-Trent by the American company Progress Rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGBRf formally announced the project in Spring 2019 and the first locomotive, No. 69001, commenced running trials at the Severn Valley Railway in February 2021. The type received approval by the Office of Rail and Road in May 2021, allowing the new locomotives to be pressed into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial order was for ten locomotives with an option for a further six, and by the start of 2024, the first ten locos – Nos. 69001-69010 – had entered service. Each locomotive has been painted by Arlington Fleet Services in Eastleigh and the liveries applied to the Class 69s range from GBRf’s ‘standard’ orange and blue scheme, and variations on it, to retro-BR liveries including BR Blue, BR Large Logo Blue, BR Green and RTC Red \u0026amp; Blue. 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With the Class 69s being built from donor locomotives that were first built by three different works and have themselves seen almost fifty years of use and modification, Bachmann has worked closely with GBRf to accommodate any detail differences that were present on the donors and have remained apparent on the rebuilt machines, along with any changes made to the final design of the Class 69 during the ongoing build programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis diligent approach has resulted in a truly magnificent model which befits the Branchline name, capturing the Class 56 shape to a tee alongside the modern adornments and many changes made to the locomotives to create the 69s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bodyshell features crisp, accurate mouldings to depict the main features along with separately fitted parts, including etched bodyside and roof fan grilles, metal windscreen wipers and separately fitted driver’s door handrails. 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After mastering the Class 08, Bachmann Branchline has been slaving away on models of these enigmatic locomotives which were created from two Class 08s to shunt the Tinsley Marshalling Yard near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, between 1965 and 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Branchline model shares a lot of its DNA with its Class 08 cousins, employing the same high mechanical and technical specification for smooth and powerful running, and with advanced electrical features like the Bach-Up Stay Alive system providing DCC users with uninterrupted power and the full suite of lighting which is user-configurable whether you’re running on analogue or DCC. What’s more, both the master and slave units are motorised and fully functional, meaning you’re effectively getting two locomotives in one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternally, new tooling has been produced to capture all the hallmarks of the master and slave units that made up the Class 13, from the heavy-duty bufferbeams that were thickened and enlarged to add weight and aid adhesion on the real locos to the drastic changes made to the slave unit with the removal of much of its cab and controls. This external beauty is brought to life by the exquisite livery application which uses true-to-prototype colours, fonts and logos to create the ultimate diesel shunter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodel adds another level of realism, producing authentic sound effects on both analogue control. Pre-fitted with two premium Zimo DCC decoders, a sound decoder in the master unit and a loco decoder in the slave, the sound is synchronised and played through the speakers in both the master and slave thanks to a discreet wired connection between the two units. When used on DCC, a full suite of sounds can be enjoyed, along with the operation of several lighting features using function buttons, all without falter thanks to the Bach-Up Stay Alive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine BR Blue livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 13003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOLEO Buffers (Master unit, cab end only) \/ LMS Pattern Buffers (Master unit radiator end, and Slave unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Fitted with a Zimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder (Master unit) and a Zimo MN330P22 Loco Decoder (Slave unit) – See below for the function list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 244mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 13 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEACH CLASS 13 COMPRISES 1x MASTER UNIT AND 1x SLAVE UNIT, BOTH OF WHICH ARE MOTORISED AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(COMMON FEATURES FOUND ON BOTH THE MASTER AND SLAVE UNIT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole motor with flywheel providing drive to the rear axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung centre axle to aid running over uneven track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block incorporating the gearbox, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable coupling pockets to NEM362 standards fitted at the cab end of the Master unit and the radiator end of the Slave unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster and Slave units connect with a rigid coupling bar that fits into NEM362 coupling pockets mounted to integral close coupling mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Couplings fitted at the cab end of the master unit and the radiator end of the slave unit – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(COMMON FEATURES FOUND ON BOTH THE MASTER AND SLAVE UNIT, WHERE APPLICABLE\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision moulded bodyshell and frames\/running board with numerous separately fitted parts including footsteps, bonnet grilles and lamp irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including sand boxes and sand pipes, grab handles, windscreen wipers, light conduits and lifting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic outside-framed running gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrames constructed from multiple components, including separate springs and brake gear allowing full relief detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab interior detailing which includes the control desk, instruments \u0026amp; dials, equipment cabinets and handbrake, all with era-specific decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated bufferbeam pipework, master-to-slave pipes and cables, bufferbeam infills and accessory parts including screw-link couplings (cosmetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING – MASTER UNIT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour fully operational marker lights on the cab end, controlled by microswitches (easily accessed via the removable, clip-on roof panel) allowing user-configured light patterns and colours* (*selected lights only, choose between red or white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShunting lights (one red and one white light) operated via a dedicated function on DCC (one DCC function controls the shunting lights on both the Master and Slave unit), or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab light operated via a dedicated function on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll marker lights on the Master unit can be turned on\/off independent of the Slave unit via two dedicated functions on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLights fitted to the radiator end are prototypically non-functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING – SLAVE UNIT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour fully operational marker lights on the radiator end, controlled by microswitches (easily accessed via the removable, clip-on roof panel) allowing user-configured light patterns and colours* (*selected lights only, choose between red or white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShunting lights (one red and one white light) operated via a dedicated function on DCC (one DCC function controls the shunting lights on both the Slave and Master unit), or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll marker lights on the Slave unit can be turned on\/off independent of the Master unit via two dedicated functions on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(COMMON FEATURES FOUND ON BOTH THE MASTER AND SLAVE UNIT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-access DCC decoder socket via a removable roof panel – secured by clips for ensured fit and alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-pin connector wire for use between the Master and Slave units to ensure full DCC-functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo quality speakers employed for optimum sound reproduction, one in the Master unit and one in the Slave unit, fitted to every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions come with a pre-installed Zimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder in the Master unit and a Zimo MN330P22 Loco Decoder in the Slave Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 13 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using BR specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing process, incorporating authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUNDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF0 - Directional Lights - On \/ Off (plus Light Switch Sound)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF1 - Sound On\/Off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF2 - Brake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF3 - Whistle Toot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF4 - Horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF5 - Light Engine Mode\/Cold Start (engage F5 before turning F1 On)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF6 - Coasting \/ Engine Idle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF7 - Speed Lock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF8 - Exhauster (Vacuum Train Brakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF9 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF10 - Guard’s Whistle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eF11 - Reserved for SFX Auto-Release Coupling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eF12 - Reserved for SFX Auto-Release Coupling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF13 - Buffer Clash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF14 - Sanders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF15 - Handbrake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF16 - Fuel Transfer Pump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF17 - Auto Wagon Buffering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF18 - Shunting Lights (Master Unit and Slave Unit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF19 - Fade All Sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF20 - All Radiator End (Slave Unit) Directional Lights Off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF21 - All Cab End (Master Unit) Directional Lights Off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF22 - Cab Light (Master Unit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF23 - Compressor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF24 - On - “I'm Going Under” \/ Off - “Clear”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF25 - Automatic Drain Trap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF26 - On - Cab Door Opening \/ Off - Cab Door Closing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF27 - Volume Down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF28 - Volume Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Users:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that normal load running sounds and any other automatic or randomised sounds will also operate, along with fan operation and sounds, when this model is used on analogue control (DC) straight from the box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 13 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough diesel shunters had been trialled by the ‘Big Four’ railway companies as early as the 1930s, it was not until after Nationalisation in 1948 that their use became widespread, culminating in the creation of the British Railways (BR) 350hp diesel electric shunter – or Class 08. Eventually 996 locomotives were built, making the Class 08 the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 08s proved to be strong and versatile machines, capable of most shunting tasks, but there were some unique scenarios where they were not quite up to the job. One such scenario was at Tinsley Marshalling Yard, to the northeast of Sheffield; an enormous freight marshalling yard which opened in 1965 and was essentially a distribution hub where goods trains would arrive, be broken down, and were then reformed for onwards travel to other destinations. To aid the forming of new trains the yard employed hump shunting which allowed wagons to roll into the siding where their train was being assembled, however, to move these trains and propel the wagons up the hump for gravity to take effect, a new locomotive was required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solution was the Class 13. Formed of two modified Class 08s, the 13s had a greater tractive effort than any standard locomotive in BR’s fleet at the time, and by using two locomotives coupled together rather than one long-framed bogie locomotive, the risk of grounding on the hump was avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 13s were built at BR’s Darlington Works in 1965, using six standard Class 08s to create three new locomotives each comprising a Master Unit and a Slave Unit. The donor locomotives were fitted with heavy metal plates to their bufferbeams to improve adhesion, visually this resulted in the bufferbeams being both thicker and much deeper. Multi-working equipment was fitted to the two units as well, allowing both locos to be controlled from the master and enabling the cab of the slave unit to be removed. Special in-cab signalling and radio equipment was installed to allow communications with the control tower that presided over shunting operations at Tinsley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three Class 13s were delivered in BR Green livery with wasp stripes at the outer ends and were initially formed cab-to-cab, but within a couple of years they had been reformed with the slave leading the master, both radiator first, to improve crew visibility. As a result, the master unit ended up with wasp stripes at each end, meanwhile the shortened former cab sheet of the slave remained plain at first, however wasp stripes were eventually added here too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven as Tinsley Yard was opened by Dr Richard Beeching in 1965, British Rail was already feeling a hit on its services from the increasing competition provided by road transport and this only worsened in the 1970s as the decline in wagon-load goods traffic continued. By the 1980s the writing was on the wall for large marshalling yards like Tinsley and in December 1984, the arrival sidings and hump were closed, making the Class 13s redundant and leading to their withdrawal at the start of 1985. By this time only Nos. 13001 and 13003 (originally Nos. D4501 and D4500) remained in traffic anyway, as No. 13002 (D4502) had been taken out of service in mid-1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the Class 13s were destined for a life working at Tinsley Yard, each of the three locomotives was dispatched to Doncaster Works for a major works overhaul once during their careers, and on occasion in their twilight years, it was not impossible to find a Class 13 heading a railtour in the local area. Following withdrawal, Nos. 13001 and 13002 would make their way to Swindon for disposal, while No. 13003 went back to Doncaster to be scrapped, finally succumbing to the cutter’s torch in September 1986, more than 18 months after it last worked at Tinsley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57552168485245,"sku":"35-496SF","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0419\/5696\/6563\/files\/40763-large.jpg?v=1765464575"},{"product_id":"bachmann-spring-sale-35-945sf-class-13-d4502-br-green-wasp-stripes-sound-fitted","title":"SUMMER SALE - BACHMANN 35-945SF Class 13 D4502 BR Green (Wasp Stripes) Sound Fitted","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBachmann 35-945SF Class 13 D4502 BR Green (Wasp Stripes) Sound Fitted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 13 Diesel Shunter is one of the few classes of diesel locomotive never to have been modelled in OO scale, until now! After mastering the Class 08, Bachmann Branchline has been slaving away on models of these enigmatic locomotives which were created from two Class 08s to shunt the Tinsley Marshalling Yard near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, between 1965 and 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Branchline model shares a lot of its DNA with its Class 08 cousins, employing the same high mechanical and technical specification for smooth and powerful running, and with advanced electrical features like the Bach-Up Stay Alive system providing DCC users with uninterrupted power and the full suite of lighting which is user-configurable whether you’re running on analogue or DCC. What’s more, both the master and slave units are motorised and fully functional, meaning you’re effectively getting two locomotives in one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternally, new tooling has been produced to capture all the hallmarks of the master and slave units that made up the Class 13, from the heavy-duty bufferbeams that were thickened and enlarged to add weight and aid adhesion on the real locos to the drastic changes made to the slave unit with the removal of much of its cab and controls. This external beauty is brought to life by the exquisite livery application which uses true-to-prototype colours, fonts and logos to create the ultimate diesel shunter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodel adds another level of realism, producing authentic sound effects on both analogue control. Pre-fitted with two premium Zimo DCC decoders, a sound decoder in the master unit and a loco decoder in the slave, the sound is synchronised and played through the speakers in both the master and slave thanks to a discreet wired connection between the two units. When used on DCC, a full suite of sounds can be enjoyed, along with the operation of several lighting features using function buttons, all without falter thanks to the Bach-Up Stay Alive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine BR Green (Wasp Stripes) livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. D4502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLMS Pattern Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Fitted with a Zimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder (Master unit) and a Zimo MN330P22 Loco Decoder (Slave unit) – See below for the function list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 244mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 13 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEACH CLASS 13 COMPRISES 1x MASTER UNIT AND 1x SLAVE UNIT, BOTH OF WHICH ARE MOTORISED AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(COMMON FEATURES FOUND ON BOTH THE MASTER AND SLAVE UNIT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole motor with flywheel providing drive to the rear axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung centre axle to aid running over uneven track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block incorporating the gearbox, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable coupling pockets to NEM362 standards fitted at the cab end of the Master unit and the radiator end of the Slave unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster and Slave units connect with a rigid coupling bar that fits into NEM362 coupling pockets mounted to integral close coupling mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Couplings fitted at the cab end of the master unit and the radiator end of the slave unit – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(COMMON FEATURES FOUND ON BOTH THE MASTER AND SLAVE UNIT, WHERE APPLICABLE\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision moulded bodyshell and frames\/running board with numerous separately fitted parts including footsteps, bonnet grilles and lamp irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including sand boxes and sand pipes, grab handles, windscreen wipers, light conduits and lifting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic outside-framed running gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrames constructed from multiple components, including separate springs and brake gear allowing full relief detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab interior detailing which includes the control desk, instruments \u0026amp; dials, equipment cabinets and handbrake, all with era-specific decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated bufferbeam pipework, master-to-slave pipes and cables, bufferbeam infills and accessory parts including screw-link couplings (cosmetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING – MASTER UNIT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour fully operational marker lights on the cab end, controlled by microswitches (easily accessed via the removable, clip-on roof panel) allowing user-configured light patterns and colours* (*selected lights only, choose between red or white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShunting lights (one red and one white light) operated via a dedicated function on DCC (one DCC function controls the shunting lights on both the Master and Slave unit), or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab light operated via a dedicated function on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll marker lights on the Master unit can be turned on\/off independent of the Slave unit via two dedicated functions on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLights fitted to the radiator end are prototypically non-functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING – SLAVE UNIT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour fully operational marker lights on the radiator end, controlled by microswitches (easily accessed via the removable, clip-on roof panel) allowing user-configured light patterns and colours* (*selected lights only, choose between red or white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShunting lights (one red and one white light) operated via a dedicated function on DCC (one DCC function controls the shunting lights on both the Slave and Master unit), or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll marker lights on the Slave unit can be turned on\/off independent of the Master unit via two dedicated functions on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(COMMON FEATURES FOUND ON BOTH THE MASTER AND SLAVE UNIT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-access DCC decoder socket via a removable roof panel – secured by clips for ensured fit and alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-pin connector wire for use between the Master and Slave units to ensure full DCC-functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo quality speakers employed for optimum sound reproduction, one in the Master unit and one in the Slave unit, fitted to every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions come with a pre-installed Zimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder in the Master unit and a Zimo MN330P22 Loco Decoder in the Slave Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 13 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using BR specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing process, incorporating authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUNDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF0 - Directional Lights - On \/ Off (plus Light Switch Sound)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF1 - Sound On\/Off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF2 - Brake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF3 - Whistle Toot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF4 - Horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF5 - Light Engine Mode\/Cold Start (engage F5 before turning F1 On)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF6 - Coasting \/ Engine Idle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF7 - Speed Lock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF8 - Exhauster (Vacuum Train Brakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF9 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF10 - Guard’s Whistle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eF11 - Reserved for SFX Auto-Release Coupling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eF12 - Reserved for SFX Auto-Release Coupling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF13 - Buffer Clash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF14 - Sanders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF15 - Handbrake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF16 - Fuel Transfer Pump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF17 - Auto Wagon Buffering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF18 - Shunting Lights (Master Unit and Slave Unit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF19 - Fade All Sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF20 - All Radiator End (Slave Unit) Directional Lights Off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF21 - All Cab End (Master Unit) Directional Lights Off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF22 - Cab Light (Master Unit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF23 - Compressor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF24 - On - “I'm Going Under” \/ Off - “Clear”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF25 - Automatic Drain Trap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF26 - On - Cab Door Opening \/ Off - Cab Door Closing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF27 - Volume Down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF28 - Volume Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Users:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that normal load running sounds and any other automatic or randomised sounds will also operate, along with fan operation and sounds, when this model is used on analogue control (DC) straight from the box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 13 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough diesel shunters had been trialled by the ‘Big Four’ railway companies as early as the 1930s, it was not until after Nationalisation in 1948 that their use became widespread, culminating in the creation of the British Railways (BR) 350hp diesel electric shunter – or Class 08. Eventually 996 locomotives were built, making the Class 08 the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 08s proved to be strong and versatile machines, capable of most shunting tasks, but there were some unique scenarios where they were not quite up to the job. One such scenario was at Tinsley Marshalling Yard, to the northeast of Sheffield; an enormous freight marshalling yard which opened in 1965 and was essentially a distribution hub where goods trains would arrive, be broken down, and were then reformed for onwards travel to other destinations. To aid the forming of new trains the yard employed hump shunting which allowed wagons to roll into the siding where their train was being assembled, however, to move these trains and propel the wagons up the hump for gravity to take effect, a new locomotive was required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solution was the Class 13. Formed of two modified Class 08s, the 13s had a greater tractive effort than any standard locomotive in BR’s fleet at the time, and by using two locomotives coupled together rather than one long-framed bogie locomotive, the risk of grounding on the hump was avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 13s were built at BR’s Darlington Works in 1965, using six standard Class 08s to create three new locomotives each comprising a Master Unit and a Slave Unit. The donor locomotives were fitted with heavy metal plates to their bufferbeams to improve adhesion, visually this resulted in the bufferbeams being both thicker and much deeper. Multi-working equipment was fitted to the two units as well, allowing both locos to be controlled from the master and enabling the cab of the slave unit to be removed. Special in-cab signalling and radio equipment was installed to allow communications with the control tower that presided over shunting operations at Tinsley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three Class 13s were delivered in BR Green livery with wasp stripes at the outer ends and were initially formed cab-to-cab, but within a couple of years they had been reformed with the slave leading the master, both radiator first, to improve crew visibility. As a result, the master unit ended up with wasp stripes at each end, meanwhile the shortened former cab sheet of the slave remained plain at first, however wasp stripes were eventually added here too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven as Tinsley Yard was opened by Dr Richard Beeching in 1965, British Rail was already feeling a hit on its services from the increasing competition provided by road transport and this only worsened in the 1970s as the decline in wagon-load goods traffic continued. By the 1980s the writing was on the wall for large marshalling yards like Tinsley and in December 1984, the arrival sidings and hump were closed, making the Class 13s redundant and leading to their withdrawal at the start of 1985. By this time only Nos. 13001 and 13003 (originally Nos. D4501 and D4500) remained in traffic anyway, as No. 13002 (D4502) had been taken out of service in mid-1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the Class 13s were destined for a life working at Tinsley Yard, each of the three locomotives was dispatched to Doncaster Works for a major works overhaul once during their careers, and on occasion in their twilight years, it was not impossible to find a Class 13 heading a railtour in the local area. Following withdrawal, Nos. 13001 and 13002 would make their way to Swindon for disposal, while No. 13003 went back to Doncaster to be scrapped, finally succumbing to the cutter’s torch in September 1986, more than 18 months after it last worked at Tinsley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57552526737789,"sku":"35-945SF","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0419\/5696\/6563\/files\/40729-large.jpg?v=1765469077"},{"product_id":"bachmann-spring-sale-35-945sfx-class-13-d4502-br-green-wasp-stripes-dcc-sound-deluxe","title":"SUMMER SALE - BACHMANN 35-945SFX Class 13 D4502 BR Green (Wasp Stripes) DCC Sound Deluxe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBachmann 35-945SFX Class 13 D4502 BR Green (Wasp Stripes) DCC Sound Deluxe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 13 Diesel Shunter is one of the few classes of diesel locomotive never to have been modelled in OO scale, until now! After mastering the Class 08, Bachmann Branchline has been slaving away on models of these enigmatic locomotives which were created from two Class 08s to shunt the Tinsley Marshalling Yard near Sheffield, South Yorkshire, between 1965 and 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Branchline model shares a lot of its DNA with its Class 08 cousins, employing the same high mechanical and technical specification for smooth and powerful running, and with advanced electrical features like the Bach-Up Stay Alive system providing DCC users with uninterrupted power and the full suite of lighting which is user-configurable whether you’re running on analogue or DCC. What’s more, both the master and slave units are motorised and fully functional, meaning you’re effectively getting two locomotives in one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternally, new tooling has been produced to capture all the hallmarks of the master and slave units that made up the Class 13, from the heavy-duty bufferbeams that were thickened and enlarged to add weight and aid adhesion on the real locos to the drastic changes made to the slave unit with the removal of much of its cab and controls. This external beauty is brought to life by the exquisite livery application which uses true-to-prototype colours, fonts and logos to create the ultimate diesel shunter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003emodel takes operating realism to another level with the revolutionary Auto-Release Couplings which provide hands-free DCC uncoupling at the press of a function button. Controlled by the pre-fitted Zimo DCC decoders, a sound decoder in the master unit and a loco decoder in the slave, authentic sound effects can also be enjoyed with the sound synchronised and played through the speakers in both the master and slave thanks to a discreet wired connection between the two units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine BR Green (Wasp Stripes) livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. D4502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLMS Pattern Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Fitted with a Zimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder (Master unit) and a Zimo MN330P22 Loco Decoder (Slave unit) – See below for the function list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 244mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 13 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEACH CLASS 13 COMPRISES 1x MASTER UNIT AND 1x SLAVE UNIT, BOTH OF WHICH ARE MOTORISED AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(COMMON FEATURES FOUND ON BOTH THE MASTER AND SLAVE UNIT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole motor with flywheel providing drive to the rear axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung centre axle to aid running over uneven track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block incorporating the gearbox, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable coupling pockets to NEM362 standards fitted at the cab end of the Master unit and the radiator end of the Slave unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster and Slave units connect with a rigid coupling bar that fits into NEM362 coupling pockets mounted to integral close coupling mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Couplings fitted at the cab end of the master unit and the radiator end of the slave unit – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(COMMON FEATURES FOUND ON BOTH THE MASTER AND SLAVE UNIT, WHERE APPLICABLE\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision moulded bodyshell and frames\/running board with numerous separately fitted parts including footsteps, bonnet grilles and lamp irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including sand boxes and sand pipes, grab handles, windscreen wipers, light conduits and lifting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic outside-framed running gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrames constructed from multiple components, including separate springs and brake gear allowing full relief detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab interior detailing which includes the control desk, instruments \u0026amp; dials, equipment cabinets and handbrake, all with era-specific decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated bufferbeam pipework, master-to-slave pipes and cables, bufferbeam infills and accessory parts including screw-link couplings (cosmetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING – MASTER UNIT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour fully operational marker lights on the cab end, controlled by microswitches (easily accessed via the removable, clip-on roof panel) allowing user-configured light patterns and colours* (*selected lights only, choose between red or white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShunting lights (one red and one white light) operated via a dedicated function on DCC (one DCC function controls the shunting lights on both the Master and Slave unit), or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab light operated via a dedicated function on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll marker lights on the Master unit can be turned on\/off independent of the Slave unit via two dedicated functions on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLights fitted to the radiator end are prototypically non-functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING – SLAVE UNIT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour fully operational marker lights on the radiator end, controlled by microswitches (easily accessed via the removable, clip-on roof panel) allowing user-configured light patterns and colours* (*selected lights only, choose between red or white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShunting lights (one red and one white light) operated via a dedicated function on DCC (one DCC function controls the shunting lights on both the Slave and Master unit), or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll marker lights on the Slave unit can be turned on\/off independent of the Master unit via two dedicated functions on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(COMMON FEATURES FOUND ON BOTH THE MASTER AND SLAVE UNIT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-access DCC decoder socket via a removable roof panel – secured by clips for ensured fit and alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-pin connector wire for use between the Master and Slave units to ensure full DCC-functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo quality speakers employed for optimum sound reproduction, one in the Master unit and one in the Slave unit, fitted to every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions come with a pre-installed Zimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder in the Master unit and a Zimo MN330P22 Loco Decoder in the Slave Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 13 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using BR specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing process, incorporating authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUNDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF0 - Directional Lights - On \/ Off (plus Light Switch Sound)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF1 - Sound On\/Off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF2 - Brake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF3 - Whistle Toot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF4 - Horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF5 - Light Engine Mode\/Cold Start (engage F5 before turning F1 On)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF6 - Coasting \/ Engine Idle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF7 - Speed Lock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF8 - Exhauster (Vacuum Train Brakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF9 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF10 - Guard’s Whistle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF11* - Auto-Release Coupling Sequence - Radiator End (Slave Unit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF12* - Auto-Release Coupling Sequence - Cab End (Master Unit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF13 - Buffer Clash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF14 - Sanders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF15 - Handbrake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF16 - Fuel Transfer Pump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF17 - Auto Wagon Buffering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF18 - Shunting Lights (Master Unit and Slave Unit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF19 - Fade All Sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF20 - All Radiator End (Slave Unit) Directional Lights Off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF21 - All Cab End (Master Unit) Directional Lights Off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF22 - Cab Light (Master Unit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF23 - Compressor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF24 - On - “I'm Going Under” \/ Off - “Clear”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF25 - Automatic Drain Trap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF26 - On - Cab Door Opening \/ Off - Cab Door Closing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF27 - Volume Down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF28 - Volume Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Uncoupling Sequence operates the Auto-Release Couplings, including the movement of the locomotive to release tension from the couplings, disengagement of the couplings, and the movement of the locomotive to prevent coupling up reoccurring, along with associated sound effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Users:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that normal load running sounds and any other automatic or randomised sounds will also operate, along with fan operation and sounds, when this model is used on analogue control (DC) straight from the box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 13 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough diesel shunters had been trialled by the ‘Big Four’ railway companies as early as the 1930s, it was not until after Nationalisation in 1948 that their use became widespread, culminating in the creation of the British Railways (BR) 350hp diesel electric shunter – or Class 08. Eventually 996 locomotives were built, making the Class 08 the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 08s proved to be strong and versatile machines, capable of most shunting tasks, but there were some unique scenarios where they were not quite up to the job. One such scenario was at Tinsley Marshalling Yard, to the northeast of Sheffield; an enormous freight marshalling yard which opened in 1965 and was essentially a distribution hub where goods trains would arrive, be broken down, and were then reformed for onwards travel to other destinations. To aid the forming of new trains the yard employed hump shunting which allowed wagons to roll into the siding where their train was being assembled, however, to move these trains and propel the wagons up the hump for gravity to take effect, a new locomotive was required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solution was the Class 13. Formed of two modified Class 08s, the 13s had a greater tractive effort than any standard locomotive in BR’s fleet at the time, and by using two locomotives coupled together rather than one long-framed bogie locomotive, the risk of grounding on the hump was avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 13s were built at BR’s Darlington Works in 1965, using six standard Class 08s to create three new locomotives each comprising a Master Unit and a Slave Unit. The donor locomotives were fitted with heavy metal plates to their bufferbeams to improve adhesion, visually this resulted in the bufferbeams being both thicker and much deeper. Multi-working equipment was fitted to the two units as well, allowing both locos to be controlled from the master and enabling the cab of the slave unit to be removed. Special in-cab signalling and radio equipment was installed to allow communications with the control tower that presided over shunting operations at Tinsley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three Class 13s were delivered in BR Green livery with wasp stripes at the outer ends and were initially formed cab-to-cab, but within a couple of years they had been reformed with the slave leading the master, both radiator first, to improve crew visibility. As a result, the master unit ended up with wasp stripes at each end, meanwhile the shortened former cab sheet of the slave remained plain at first, however wasp stripes were eventually added here too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven as Tinsley Yard was opened by Dr Richard Beeching in 1965, British Rail was already feeling a hit on its services from the increasing competition provided by road transport and this only worsened in the 1970s as the decline in wagon-load goods traffic continued. By the 1980s the writing was on the wall for large marshalling yards like Tinsley and in December 1984, the arrival sidings and hump were closed, making the Class 13s redundant and leading to their withdrawal at the start of 1985. By this time only Nos. 13001 and 13003 (originally Nos. D4501 and D4500) remained in traffic anyway, as No. 13002 (D4502) had been taken out of service in mid-1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the Class 13s were destined for a life working at Tinsley Yard, each of the three locomotives was dispatched to Doncaster Works for a major works overhaul once during their careers, and on occasion in their twilight years, it was not impossible to find a Class 13 heading a railtour in the local area. Following withdrawal, Nos. 13001 and 13002 would make their way to Swindon for disposal, while No. 13003 went back to Doncaster to be scrapped, finally succumbing to the cutter’s torch in September 1986, more than 18 months after it last worked at Tinsley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57556914733437,"sku":"35-945SFX","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0419\/5696\/6563\/files\/40742-large.jpg?v=1765555851"},{"product_id":"bachmann-spring-sale-50-001-class-66-5-66515-freightliner-green","title":"SUMMER SALE - BACHMANN 50-001 Class 66\/5 66515 Freightliner Green","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBachmann 50-001 Class 66\/5 66515 Freightliner Green\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 66 Diesel Locomotive revolutionised the British rail freight landscape when the first examples arrived in 1998, and more than a quarter of a century later, the type remains at the forefront of freight operations the length and breadth of the country. Now, we are delighted to present the all-new Bachmann Branchline OO Scale Class 66 which has been designed from the rails up, capturing this modern icon like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Class 66 combines a high-fidelity, injection-moulded bodyshell with a heavy, diecast chassis to which separate main frames are fitted. A multitude of individual parts are then added, manufactured in both metal and plastic, to capture every element of the prototype. The HTCR radial bogies are reproduced in miniature using multiple components, with many separately added details, resulting in these true to life replicas which interface neatly with the locomotive’s frames for an authentic appearance and accurate ride height. The separate axle heads that each rotate smoothly and reliably when the model is moving, mimicking this characteristic feature of the prototype, is the finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourful liveries of modern operators present some challenges when it comes to decorating our models, but with extensive research, close collaboration with the operators themselves and decades of experience producing beautifully finished models, we are able to replicate every detail. Paintwork is applied with a rich, uniform finish using original specification colours, which is then adorned with logos, typefaces and graphics, all reproduced authentically using multi-stage printing techniques to produce a model with the finest of looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, ‘under the bonnet’ the new Class 66 boasts a high specification that utilises the latest advancements in model railway technology. A full lighting suite includes directional lights, with day and night mode and stabling mode, along with cab lights and machine room lights, all of which can be controlled to full effect when the model is used on DCC. To fit a DCC decoder, it’s simply a case of removing the magnetic roof panel and swapping out the blanking plate for a Plux22 decoder. DCC users also benefit from the integrated Bach-Up Stay Alive System which provides uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and, for those fitting sound to their model, sound cut-outs. Already using DCC? 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Front Steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 66 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block and bogie towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose coupling mechanism fitted at each end, each of which is fitted with coupling pockets to NEM362 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Couplings fitted at both ends – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision moulded bodyshell and locomotive main frames, with numerous separately fitted parts including horn boxes, fuel tanks, battery boxes and sand boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including cab-front steps, securing lugs, lifting points, lamp brackets, and cab door handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual pipe and cable runs added to the main frames, underframe and bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted axle heads on each wheel which rotate smoothly and authentically when the model is moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose-fitting bogie to main frame interface providing an authentic appearance and accurate ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched roof, bodyside and horn grilles, with multi-part bodyside cooler group grilles and multi-layered internal partitions providing visibility through the full width of the locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab interior detailing which includes the control desk, cab seats, hotplate and rear partitioning and doors, complete with extensive interior decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative front valances with\/without coupling cut-outs – interchangeable by removing two screws and without the need for body 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for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-access DCC decoder socket via a removable roof panel – magnetically secured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Fitted – a pre-fitted speaker is included with every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Fitted XL Speaker System –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels feature two speakers, including our new speaker with enhanced bass reproduction – a patented component which incorporates a passive radiator design for optimum sound performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 66 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using original specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 66 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as locomotives go, the introduction of the Class 66 was the biggest revolution for the UK’s rail freight operations in the modern era, being born out of the Privatisation of British Rail which began in 1994. In readiness for the sale, the British Railways Board split its freight business into six companies and the Wisconsin Central Transportation Corporation emerged as the successful bidder for all but one, establishing English, Welsh \u0026amp; Scottish Railways (EWS) to run the operation. The sale was officially presented to the public in February 1996 and by May of the same year, EWS had ordered 250 new locomotives from General Motors’s Electro-Motive Division (EMD), to be constructed at its works in London, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving built the Class 59s over the previous decade, General Motors was in prime position to provide locomotives that could meet the required costs, performance and speed of delivery stipulated by EWS. In the Class 59 they had a design that was fully certified in the UK, and so to create the Class 66, the 59’s underframe and cab end design was re-used, with new equipment in between, incorporating new power units and the latest, state-of-the-art technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first locomotive arrived in the UK in April 1998 and soon after, Freightliner, which obtained the sixth freight company from the British Railways Board, began placing orders for its own Class 66s. As further operators became established, they too were quick to acquire their own locomotives, and both GB Railfreight and DRS placed multiple orders during the build programme which had spanned almost two decades by the time the last Class 66 rolled off the production line in December 2015 – by which point EMD had been sold twice over, its name had changed to Electro-Motive Diesel, and production had moved to a new plant in Muncie, Indiana, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant development in the Class 66 story came in the early-2000s when new emissions standards dictated a radical re-design, and locomotives completed from 2004 onwards were of the ‘low-emission’ variety. A revised power unit was fitted along with a larger radiator\/cooler assembly, all of which required much more space than the original design afforded. The solution saw the new equipment intrude into the cab-to-cab walkway, necessitating an additional bodyside door to provide alternative access to the engine compartment, resulting in the two main Class 66 body types we know today – four-door and five-door locomotives. The additional weight that came with this new equipment meant that savings had to be made elsewhere, notably by reducing the size of the fuel tank, so that the locomotives remained within the required weight limits for route availability 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe implementation of evermore stringent emissions regulations heralded the end of Class 66 production and the last locomotive, No. 66779, arrived in the UK in February 2016 and was named ‘Evening Star’, the same name given to the last steam locomotive built by British Railways. By this time, 480 Class 66s had been built for UK operators and the type had also attracted orders from mainland Europe. Some of the European locomotives were ordered directly from EMD, others were purchase from UK operators after traffic reductions left them with surpluses. On the contrary, since 2016 GB Railfreight has expanded its fleet further by purchasing additional Class 66s ‘second-hand’, both from operators in the UK and on the continent, to meet its growing traction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly referred to as ‘Sheds’ due to their appearance, today the Class 66 is the mainstay of British rail freight, so much so that by 2020 the type was providing the traction for 87% of daily freight services. 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Now, we are delighted to present the all-new Bachmann Branchline OO Scale Class 66 which has been designed from the rails up, capturing this modern icon like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Class 66 combines a high-fidelity, injection-moulded bodyshell with a heavy, diecast chassis to which separate main frames are fitted. A multitude of individual parts are then added, manufactured in both metal and plastic, to capture every element of the prototype. The HTCR radial bogies are reproduced in miniature using multiple components, with many separately added details, resulting in these true to life replicas which interface neatly with the locomotive’s frames for an authentic appearance and accurate ride height. The separate axle heads that each rotate smoothly and reliably when the model is moving, mimicking this characteristic feature of the prototype, is the finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourful liveries of modern operators present some challenges when it comes to decorating our models, but with extensive research, close collaboration with the operators themselves and decades of experience producing beautifully finished models, we are able to replicate every detail. Paintwork is applied with a rich, uniform finish using original specification colours, which is then adorned with logos, typefaces and graphics, all reproduced authentically using multi-stage printing techniques to produce a model with the finest of looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, ‘under the bonnet’ the new Class 66 boasts a high specification that utilises the latest advancements in model railway technology. A full lighting suite includes directional lights, with day and night mode and stabling mode, along with cab lights and machine room lights, all of which can be controlled to full effect when the model is used on DCC. To fit a DCC decoder, it’s simply a case of removing the magnetic roof panel and swapping out the blanking plate for a Plux22 decoder. DCC users also benefit from the integrated Bach-Up Stay Alive System which provides uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and, for those fitting sound to their model, sound cut-outs. Already using DCC? Then why not opt for one of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels instead and start enjoying authentic sounds, a full complement of lights and the Bach-Up Stay Alive System straight out of the box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine Freightliner Green livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 66515\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bachmann.co.uk\/product\/plux22-dcc-loco-decoder-%28with-brake-button-function%29\/36-570A\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eitem No. 36-570A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 282mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 4-Door Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Piece Cab Side Windows with Separate Quarterlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal WIPAC Light Clusters (3-Lamps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Top Light Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard UK Pattern Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Drawgear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Horn Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNRN Radio Pod on Roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Cab Vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Securing Lugs at each End – Closely Spaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Front Handrails with 5 Mounting Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Interiors with Pedestal Control Panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Sandboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight Sandpipe Brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth Bogie Lifeguards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Front Steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 66 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block and bogie towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose coupling mechanism fitted at each end, each of which is fitted with coupling pockets to NEM362 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Couplings fitted at both ends – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision moulded bodyshell and locomotive main frames, with numerous separately fitted parts including horn boxes, fuel tanks, battery boxes and sand boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including cab-front steps, securing lugs, lifting points, lamp brackets, and cab door handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual pipe and cable runs added to the main frames, underframe and bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted axle heads on each wheel which rotate smoothly and authentically when the model is moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose-fitting bogie to main frame interface providing an authentic appearance and accurate ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched roof, bodyside and horn grilles, with multi-part bodyside cooler group grilles and multi-layered internal partitions providing visibility through the full width of the locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab interior detailing which includes the control desk, cab seats, hotplate and rear partitioning and doors, complete with extensive interior decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative front valances with\/without coupling cut-outs – interchangeable by removing two screws and without the need for body 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for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-access DCC decoder socket via a removable roof panel – magnetically secured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Fitted – a pre-fitted speaker is included with every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Fitted XL Speaker System –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels feature two speakers, including our new speaker with enhanced bass reproduction – a patented component which incorporates a passive radiator design for optimum sound performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 66 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using original specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 66 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as locomotives go, the introduction of the Class 66 was the biggest revolution for the UK’s rail freight operations in the modern era, being born out of the Privatisation of British Rail which began in 1994. In readiness for the sale, the British Railways Board split its freight business into six companies and the Wisconsin Central Transportation Corporation emerged as the successful bidder for all but one, establishing English, Welsh \u0026amp; Scottish Railways (EWS) to run the operation. The sale was officially presented to the public in February 1996 and by May of the same year, EWS had ordered 250 new locomotives from General Motors’s Electro-Motive Division (EMD), to be constructed at its works in London, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving built the Class 59s over the previous decade, General Motors was in prime position to provide locomotives that could meet the required costs, performance and speed of delivery stipulated by EWS. In the Class 59 they had a design that was fully certified in the UK, and so to create the Class 66, the 59’s underframe and cab end design was re-used, with new equipment in between, incorporating new power units and the latest, state-of-the-art technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first locomotive arrived in the UK in April 1998 and soon after, Freightliner, which obtained the sixth freight company from the British Railways Board, began placing orders for its own Class 66s. As further operators became established, they too were quick to acquire their own locomotives, and both GB Railfreight and DRS placed multiple orders during the build programme which had spanned almost two decades by the time the last Class 66 rolled off the production line in December 2015 – by which point EMD had been sold twice over, its name had changed to Electro-Motive Diesel, and production had moved to a new plant in Muncie, Indiana, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant development in the Class 66 story came in the early-2000s when new emissions standards dictated a radical re-design, and locomotives completed from 2004 onwards were of the ‘low-emission’ variety. A revised power unit was fitted along with a larger radiator\/cooler assembly, all of which required much more space than the original design afforded. The solution saw the new equipment intrude into the cab-to-cab walkway, necessitating an additional bodyside door to provide alternative access to the engine compartment, resulting in the two main Class 66 body types we know today – four-door and five-door locomotives. The additional weight that came with this new equipment meant that savings had to be made elsewhere, notably by reducing the size of the fuel tank, so that the locomotives remained within the required weight limits for route availability 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe implementation of evermore stringent emissions regulations heralded the end of Class 66 production and the last locomotive, No. 66779, arrived in the UK in February 2016 and was named ‘Evening Star’, the same name given to the last steam locomotive built by British Railways. By this time, 480 Class 66s had been built for UK operators and the type had also attracted orders from mainland Europe. 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Now, we are delighted to present the all-new Bachmann Branchline OO Scale Class 66 which has been designed from the rails up, capturing this modern icon like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Class 66 combines a high-fidelity, injection-moulded bodyshell with a heavy, diecast chassis to which separate main frames are fitted. A multitude of individual parts are then added, manufactured in both metal and plastic, to capture every element of the prototype. The HTCR radial bogies are reproduced in miniature using multiple components, with many separately added details, resulting in these true to life replicas which interface neatly with the locomotive’s frames for an authentic appearance and accurate ride height. The separate axle heads that each rotate smoothly and reliably when the model is moving, mimicking this characteristic feature of the prototype, is the finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourful liveries of modern operators present some challenges when it comes to decorating our models, but with extensive research, close collaboration with the operators themselves and decades of experience producing beautifully finished models, we are able to replicate every detail. Paintwork is applied with a rich, uniform finish using original specification colours, which is then adorned with logos, typefaces and graphics, all reproduced authentically using multi-stage printing techniques to produce a model with the finest of looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, ‘under the bonnet’ the new Class 66 boasts a high specification that utilises the latest advancements in model railway technology. A full lighting suite includes directional lights, with day and night mode and stabling mode, along with cab lights and machine room lights, all of which can be controlled to full effect when the model is used on DCC. To fit a DCC decoder, it’s simply a case of removing the magnetic roof panel and swapping out the blanking plate for a Plux22 decoder. DCC users also benefit from the integrated Bach-Up Stay Alive System which provides uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and, for those fitting sound to their model, sound cut-outs. Already using DCC? Then why not opt for one of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels instead and start enjoying authentic sounds, a full complement of lights and the Bach-Up Stay Alive System straight out of the box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine Colas Rail Freight livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 66850\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed ‘David Maidment OBE’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched Nameplates Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bachmann.co.uk\/product\/plux22-dcc-loco-decoder-%28with-brake-button-function%29\/36-570A\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eitem 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Panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Sandboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight Sandpipe Brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth Bogie Lifeguards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Front Steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 66 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block and bogie towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage 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In readiness for the sale, the British Railways Board split its freight business into six companies and the Wisconsin Central Transportation Corporation emerged as the successful bidder for all but one, establishing English, Welsh \u0026amp; Scottish Railways (EWS) to run the operation. The sale was officially presented to the public in February 1996 and by May of the same year, EWS had ordered 250 new locomotives from General Motors’s Electro-Motive Division (EMD), to be constructed at its works in London, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving built the Class 59s over the previous decade, General Motors was in prime position to provide locomotives that could meet the required costs, performance and speed of delivery stipulated by EWS. In the Class 59 they had a design that was fully certified in the UK, and so to create the Class 66, the 59’s underframe and cab end design was re-used, with new equipment in between, incorporating new power units and the latest, state-of-the-art technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first locomotive arrived in the UK in April 1998 and soon after, Freightliner, which obtained the sixth freight company from the British Railways Board, began placing orders for its own Class 66s. As further operators became established, they too were quick to acquire their own locomotives, and both GB Railfreight and DRS placed multiple orders during the build programme which had spanned almost two decades by the time the last Class 66 rolled off the production line in December 2015 – by which point EMD had been sold twice over, its name had changed to Electro-Motive Diesel, and production had moved to a new plant in Muncie, Indiana, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant development in the Class 66 story came in the early-2000s when new emissions standards dictated a radical re-design, and locomotives completed from 2004 onwards were of the ‘low-emission’ variety. A revised power unit was fitted along with a larger radiator\/cooler assembly, all of which required much more space than the original design afforded. 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Some of the European locomotives were ordered directly from EMD, others were purchase from UK operators after traffic reductions left them with surpluses. On the contrary, since 2016 GB Railfreight has expanded its fleet further by purchasing additional Class 66s ‘second-hand’, both from operators in the UK and on the continent, to meet its growing traction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly referred to as ‘Sheds’ due to their appearance, today the Class 66 is the mainstay of British rail freight, so much so that by 2020 the type was providing the traction for 87% of daily freight services. 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With the Class 69s being built from donor locomotives that were first built by three different works and have themselves seen almost fifty years of use and modification, Bachmann has worked closely with GBRf to accommodate any detail differences that were present on the donors and have remained apparent on the rebuilt machines, along with any changes made to the final design of the Class 69 during the ongoing build programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis diligent approach has resulted in a truly magnificent model which befits the Branchline name, capturing the Class 56 shape to a tee alongside the modern adornments and many changes made to the locomotives to create the 69s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bodyshell features crisp, accurate mouldings to depict the main features along with separately fitted parts, including etched bodyside and roof fan grilles, metal windscreen wipers and separately fitted driver’s door handrails. Inside the cab there is interior detailing which will be decorated appropriately whilst machine room detailing is visible through the bodyside grilles. The underframe equipment is all present and correct, composed of many separate parts along with sandboxes and sandpipes and sprung metal buffers, but it is the bogies that really bring this model to life. 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Now, we are delighted to present the all-new Bachmann Branchline OO Scale Class 66 which has been designed from the rails up, capturing this modern icon like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Class 66 combines a high-fidelity, injection-moulded bodyshell with a heavy, diecast chassis to which separate main frames are fitted. A multitude of individual parts are then added, manufactured in both metal and plastic, to capture every element of the prototype. The HTCR radial bogies are reproduced in miniature using multiple components, with many separately added details, resulting in these true to life replicas which interface neatly with the locomotive’s frames for an authentic appearance and accurate ride height. The separate axle heads that each rotate smoothly and reliably when the model is moving, mimicking this characteristic feature of the prototype, is the finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourful liveries of modern operators present some challenges when it comes to decorating our models, but with extensive research, close collaboration with the operators themselves and decades of experience producing beautifully finished models, we are able to replicate every detail. Paintwork is applied with a rich, uniform finish using original specification colours, which is then adorned with logos, typefaces and graphics, all reproduced authentically using multi-stage printing techniques to produce a model with the finest of looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, ‘under the bonnet’ the new Class 66 boasts a high specification that utilises the latest advancements in model railway technology. A full lighting suite includes directional lights, with day and night mode and stabling mode, along with cab lights and machine room lights, all of which can be controlled to full effect when the model is used on DCC. To fit a DCC decoder, it’s simply a case of removing the magnetic roof panel and swapping out the blanking plate for a Plux22 decoder. DCC users also benefit from the integrated Bach-Up Stay Alive System which provides uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and, for those fitting sound to their model, sound cut-outs. Already using DCC? 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In readiness for the sale, the British Railways Board split its freight business into six companies and the Wisconsin Central Transportation Corporation emerged as the successful bidder for all but one, establishing English, Welsh \u0026amp; Scottish Railways (EWS) to run the operation. The sale was officially presented to the public in February 1996 and by May of the same year, EWS had ordered 250 new locomotives from General Motors’s Electro-Motive Division (EMD), to be constructed at its works in London, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving built the Class 59s over the previous decade, General Motors was in prime position to provide locomotives that could meet the required costs, performance and speed of delivery stipulated by EWS. In the Class 59 they had a design that was fully certified in the UK, and so to create the Class 66, the 59’s underframe and cab end design was re-used, with new equipment in between, incorporating new power units and the latest, state-of-the-art technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first locomotive arrived in the UK in April 1998 and soon after, Freightliner, which obtained the sixth freight company from the British Railways Board, began placing orders for its own Class 66s. As further operators became established, they too were quick to acquire their own locomotives, and both GB Railfreight and DRS placed multiple orders during the build programme which had spanned almost two decades by the time the last Class 66 rolled off the production line in December 2015 – by which point EMD had been sold twice over, its name had changed to Electro-Motive Diesel, and production had moved to a new plant in Muncie, Indiana, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant development in the Class 66 story came in the early-2000s when new emissions standards dictated a radical re-design, and locomotives completed from 2004 onwards were of the ‘low-emission’ variety. A revised power unit was fitted along with a larger radiator\/cooler assembly, all of which required much more space than the original design afforded. 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Lifeguards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 66 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block and bogie towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose coupling mechanism fitted at each end, each of which is fitted with coupling pockets to NEM362 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Couplings fitted at both ends – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision moulded bodyshell and locomotive main frames, with numerous separately fitted parts including horn boxes, fuel tanks, battery boxes and sand boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including cab-front steps, securing lugs, lifting points, lamp brackets, and cab door handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual pipe and cable runs added to the main frames, underframe and bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted axle heads on each wheel which rotate smoothly and authentically when the model is moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose-fitting bogie to main frame interface providing an authentic appearance and accurate ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched roof, bodyside and horn grilles, with multi-part bodyside cooler group grilles and multi-layered internal partitions providing visibility through the full width of the locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab interior detailing which includes the control desk, cab seats, hotplate and rear partitioning and doors, complete with extensive interior decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative front valances with\/without coupling cut-outs – interchangeable by removing two screws and without the need for body removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting, switchable on\/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay\/Night mode, selectable on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lights and Day\/Night Mode selection is controlled via easy-access switches on the roof when operated on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabling lights mode* (red tail lights only, displayed at both ends)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab lighting*, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately switched Machine Room lighting* (*when used on DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-access DCC decoder socket via a removable roof panel – magnetically secured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Fitted – a pre-fitted speaker is included with every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Fitted XL Speaker System –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels feature two speakers, including our new speaker with enhanced bass reproduction – a patented component which incorporates a passive radiator design for optimum sound performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 66 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using original specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 66 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as locomotives go, the introduction of the Class 66 was the biggest revolution for the UK’s rail freight operations in the modern era, being born out of the Privatisation of British Rail which began in 1994. In readiness for the sale, the British Railways Board split its freight business into six companies and the Wisconsin Central Transportation Corporation emerged as the successful bidder for all but one, establishing English, Welsh \u0026amp; Scottish Railways (EWS) to run the operation. The sale was officially presented to the public in February 1996 and by May of the same year, EWS had ordered 250 new locomotives from General Motors’s Electro-Motive Division (EMD), to be constructed at its works in London, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving built the Class 59s over the previous decade, General Motors was in prime position to provide locomotives that could meet the required costs, performance and speed of delivery stipulated by EWS. In the Class 59 they had a design that was fully certified in the UK, and so to create the Class 66, the 59’s underframe and cab end design was re-used, with new equipment in between, incorporating new power units and the latest, state-of-the-art technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first locomotive arrived in the UK in April 1998 and soon after, Freightliner, which obtained the sixth freight company from the British Railways Board, began placing orders for its own Class 66s. As further operators became established, they too were quick to acquire their own locomotives, and both GB Railfreight and DRS placed multiple orders during the build programme which had spanned almost two decades by the time the last Class 66 rolled off the production line in December 2015 – by which point EMD had been sold twice over, its name had changed to Electro-Motive Diesel, and production had moved to a new plant in Muncie, Indiana, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant development in the Class 66 story came in the early-2000s when new emissions standards dictated a radical re-design, and locomotives completed from 2004 onwards were of the ‘low-emission’ variety. A revised power unit was fitted along with a larger radiator\/cooler assembly, all of which required much more space than the original design afforded. The solution saw the new equipment intrude into the cab-to-cab walkway, necessitating an additional bodyside door to provide alternative access to the engine compartment, resulting in the two main Class 66 body types we know today – four-door and five-door locomotives. The additional weight that came with this new equipment meant that savings had to be made elsewhere, notably by reducing the size of the fuel tank, so that the locomotives remained within the required weight limits for route availability 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe implementation of evermore stringent emissions regulations heralded the end of Class 66 production and the last locomotive, No. 66779, arrived in the UK in February 2016 and was named ‘Evening Star’, the same name given to the last steam locomotive built by British Railways. By this time, 480 Class 66s had been built for UK operators and the type had also attracted orders from mainland Europe. Some of the European locomotives were ordered directly from EMD, others were purchase from UK operators after traffic reductions left them with surpluses. On the contrary, since 2016 GB Railfreight has expanded its fleet further by purchasing additional Class 66s ‘second-hand’, both from operators in the UK and on the continent, to meet its growing traction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly referred to as ‘Sheds’ due to their appearance, today the Class 66 is the mainstay of British rail freight, so much so that by 2020 the type was providing the traction for 87% of daily freight services. 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Now, we are delighted to present the all-new Bachmann Branchline OO Scale Class 66 which has been designed from the rails up, capturing this modern icon like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Class 66 combines a high-fidelity, injection-moulded bodyshell with a heavy, diecast chassis to which separate main frames are fitted. A multitude of individual parts are then added, manufactured in both metal and plastic, to capture every element of the prototype. The HTCR radial bogies are reproduced in miniature using multiple components, with many separately added details, resulting in these true to life replicas which interface neatly with the locomotive’s frames for an authentic appearance and accurate ride height. The separate axle heads that each rotate smoothly and reliably when the model is moving, mimicking this characteristic feature of the prototype, is the finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourful liveries of modern operators present some challenges when it comes to decorating our models, but with extensive research, close collaboration with the operators themselves and decades of experience producing beautifully finished models, we are able to replicate every detail. Paintwork is applied with a rich, uniform finish using original specification colours, which is then adorned with logos, typefaces and graphics, all reproduced authentically using multi-stage printing techniques to produce a model with the finest of looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to technology, the specification doesn’t get any better than this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClass 66 which includes a full lighting suite with directional lights that can be switched between day and night modes, stabling mode, cab lights and machine room lights. The pre-fitted ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder plays authentic sounds through the Dual Fitted XL speaker system, and operational interruptions – like sound cut outs, stalling and light flicker – are a thing of the past thanks to our Bach-Up Stay Alive System. The Auto-Release Couplings fitted at either end of this Class 66 are the icing on the cake, providing hands-free, remote uncoupling, all automated and controlled by the press of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine DRS Compass (Small Logo) livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 66304\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Fitted with a ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Coupling System (Fitted at both ends)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 282mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘Low-Emission’ 5-Door Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Piece Double-Glazed, Aluminium-Framed Cab Side Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal WIPAC LED Light Clusters (2-Lamps, Mounted on Large Light Boxes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Top Light Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard UK Pattern Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Drawgear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Horn Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNRN Radio Pod on Roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Cab Vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Securing Lugs at each End – Closely Spaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Front Handrails with 7 Mounting Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Interiors with Pedestal Control Panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Sandboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight Sandpipe Brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforated Bogie Lifeguards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 66 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block and bogie towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose coupling mechanism fitted at each end, each of which is fitted with coupling pockets to NEM362 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Couplings fitted at both ends – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision moulded bodyshell and locomotive main frames, with numerous separately fitted parts including horn boxes, fuel tanks, battery boxes and sand boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including cab-front steps, securing lugs, lifting points, lamp brackets, and cab door handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual pipe and cable runs added to the main frames, underframe and bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted axle heads on each wheel which rotate smoothly and authentically when the model is moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose-fitting bogie to main frame interface providing an authentic appearance and accurate ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched roof, bodyside and horn grilles, with multi-part bodyside cooler group grilles and multi-layered internal partitions providing visibility through the full width of the locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab interior detailing which includes the control desk, cab seats, hotplate and rear partitioning and doors, complete with extensive interior decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative front valances with\/without coupling cut-outs – interchangeable by removing two screws and without the need for body removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting, switchable on\/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay\/Night mode, selectable on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lights and Day\/Night Mode selection is controlled via easy-access switches on the roof when operated on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabling lights mode* (red tail lights only, displayed at both ends)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab lighting*, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately switched Machine Room lighting* (*when used on DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-access DCC decoder socket via a removable roof panel – magnetically secured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Fitted – a pre-fitted speaker is included with every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Fitted XL Speaker System –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels feature two speakers, including our new speaker with enhanced bass reproduction – a patented component which incorporates a passive radiator design for optimum sound performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 66 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using original specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 66 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as locomotives go, the introduction of the Class 66 was the biggest revolution for the UK’s rail freight operations in the modern era, being born out of the Privatisation of British Rail which began in 1994. In readiness for the sale, the British Railways Board split its freight business into six companies and the Wisconsin Central Transportation Corporation emerged as the successful bidder for all but one, establishing English, Welsh \u0026amp; Scottish Railways (EWS) to run the operation. The sale was officially presented to the public in February 1996 and by May of the same year, EWS had ordered 250 new locomotives from General Motors’s Electro-Motive Division (EMD), to be constructed at its works in London, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving built the Class 59s over the previous decade, General Motors was in prime position to provide locomotives that could meet the required costs, performance and speed of delivery stipulated by EWS. In the Class 59 they had a design that was fully certified in the UK, and so to create the Class 66, the 59’s underframe and cab end design was re-used, with new equipment in between, incorporating new power units and the latest, state-of-the-art technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first locomotive arrived in the UK in April 1998 and soon after, Freightliner, which obtained the sixth freight company from the British Railways Board, began placing orders for its own Class 66s. 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Now, we are delighted to present the all-new Bachmann Branchline OO Scale Class 66 which has been designed from the rails up, capturing this modern icon like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Class 66 combines a high-fidelity, injection-moulded bodyshell with a heavy, diecast chassis to which separate main frames are fitted. A multitude of individual parts are then added, manufactured in both metal and plastic, to capture every element of the prototype. The HTCR radial bogies are reproduced in miniature using multiple components, with many separately added details, resulting in these true to life replicas which interface neatly with the locomotive’s frames for an authentic appearance and accurate ride height. The separate axle heads that each rotate smoothly and reliably when the model is moving, mimicking this characteristic feature of the prototype, is the finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourful liveries of modern operators present some challenges when it comes to decorating our models, but with extensive research, close collaboration with the operators themselves and decades of experience producing beautifully finished models, we are able to replicate every detail. Paintwork is applied with a rich, uniform finish using original specification colours, which is then adorned with logos, typefaces and graphics, all reproduced authentically using multi-stage printing techniques to produce a model with the finest of looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, ‘under the bonnet’ the new Class 66 boasts a high specification that utilises the latest advancements in model railway technology. A full lighting suite includes directional lights, with day and night mode and stabling mode, along with cab lights and machine room lights, all of which can be controlled to full effect when the model is used on DCC. To fit a DCC decoder, it’s simply a case of removing the magnetic roof panel and swapping out the blanking plate for a Plux22 decoder. DCC users also benefit from the integrated Bach-Up Stay Alive System which provides uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and, for those fitting sound to their model, sound cut-outs. Already using DCC? 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In readiness for the sale, the British Railways Board split its freight business into six companies and the Wisconsin Central Transportation Corporation emerged as the successful bidder for all but one, establishing English, Welsh \u0026amp; Scottish Railways (EWS) to run the operation. The sale was officially presented to the public in February 1996 and by May of the same year, EWS had ordered 250 new locomotives from General Motors’s Electro-Motive Division (EMD), to be constructed at its works in London, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving built the Class 59s over the previous decade, General Motors was in prime position to provide locomotives that could meet the required costs, performance and speed of delivery stipulated by EWS. In the Class 59 they had a design that was fully certified in the UK, and so to create the Class 66, the 59’s underframe and cab end design was re-used, with new equipment in between, incorporating new power units and the latest, state-of-the-art technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first locomotive arrived in the UK in April 1998 and soon after, Freightliner, which obtained the sixth freight company from the British Railways Board, began placing orders for its own Class 66s. As further operators became established, they too were quick to acquire their own locomotives, and both GB Railfreight and DRS placed multiple orders during the build programme which had spanned almost two decades by the time the last Class 66 rolled off the production line in December 2015 – by which point EMD had been sold twice over, its name had changed to Electro-Motive Diesel, and production had moved to a new plant in Muncie, Indiana, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA significant development in the Class 66 story came in the early-2000s when new emissions standards dictated a radical re-design, and locomotives completed from 2004 onwards were of the ‘low-emission’ variety. A revised power unit was fitted along with a larger radiator\/cooler assembly, all of which required much more space than the original design afforded. 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Then, after the London bid, the slogan was changed to ‘Host City London 2012’. However, it was clearly visible that it had been painted over. This Hornby model depicts the ‘Host City’ period and, like the real thing, you can see the over-painting on the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Olympian was later withdrawn in 2006, six years before the Olympics came to London. It then became one of two locomotives exported to Bulgaria in 2007 for trials which, following successful completion, resulted in all remaining operational members of the fleet following them into freight service there. 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With the trials successfully completed, the LNER Board gave Gresley the go-ahead to create the 'Silver Jubilee' streamlined trains, the first of the new streamlined A4s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe streamlining of the A4s' steam circuit, higher boiler pressure and the extension of the firebox to create a combustion chamber, made them more efficient than the A3 as they consumed less coal and water, especially later on when they were also fitted with a Kylchap double chimney, improving their free steaming capabilities further. 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