{"product_id":"31-520-bachmann-class-159-3-car-dmu-br-network-southeast","title":"31-520 Bachmann Class 159 3-Car DMU BR Network SouthEast","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eClass 159\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis a three-car derivative of the Class 158 – one of British Rail’s most successful second generation Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). The first two-car Class 158 was introduced in 1989, followed by the three-car Class 159s entering service in 1993. The Class 159s were delivered to Network SouthEast and this model carries NSE colours, depicting No. 159013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pinnacle of OO scale second generation DMUs, the Branchline model combines high fidelity bodyshells with an underframe that’s adorned with separate components depicting the engines, electrical equipment, and auxiliary gear. It’s the livery application which really brings these models to life and every element has been replicated in miniature. Whilst the main colours are spray painted, the myriad smaller logos, symbols and lettering are applied using a specialist printing process, using BR and corporate specification fonts, logos and colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by the low-level drive mechanism, which is fitted to each of the two driving vehicles, the conductive couplings ensure that the three vehicles work together in harmony and enable the use of a single decoder for DCC operation. Fitting that decoder couldn’t be easier thanks to the clip-off underframe panel behind which the decoder socket is fitted and combined with the pre-fitted speaker in each car, it’s easy to fit sound to your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine Network SouthEast (Revised) livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 159013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-Car Unit comprising car Nos. 52885, 58730 \u0026amp; 57885\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestination blinds for London Waterloo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 915mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEACH OF THE TWO DRIVING VEHICLES ARE POWERED WITH THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pole motor with flywheel providing drive to the inner bogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each driven axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailing axles run in metal pinpoint bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal, multi-stage 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\u003eWorking miniature BSI Couplings at the cab end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductive couplings with integral close coupling mechanism at the inner end\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\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including exhaust guards and interior luggage racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring brake and suspension detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted underframe components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model is supplied with an accessory pack comprising exhaust pipes, frame extensions and coupling tool\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, including illuminated destination panels, with Day\/Night mode – selectable via the chassis-mounted switches or via a dedicated DCC function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lights can be turned on\/off at each end independently via the chassis-mounted switches or via separate DCC functions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassenger saloon lighting – switchable on\/off via the chassis-mounted switches or via a dedicated DCC function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab lighting at the trailing end*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor interlock lights* (*when used on DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each lighting 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 – one decoder required per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-access DCC decoder socket located behind removable panel on underside of Car A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo speakers fitted, one in each driving vehicle, for optimum sound reproduction – fitted to every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZimo MX645P22 DCC Sound Decoder fitted to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 159 DMU using recordings from real units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e models operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied\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 both vehicles including interior decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed using BR and corporate 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\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 159 DMU HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Rail Class 159 Express Sprinter is a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU), built specifically for British Rail's Network SouthEast sector and entering traffic in 1993. The units were initially ordered by Regional Railways and built as Class 158s by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) at Derby Litchurch Lane Works, however when it was discovered that Regional Railways had over ordered, Network SouthEast agreed to take on surplus units. Network SouthEast had its own requirements for the units and, unable to reach an agreement with BREL to deviate from the original order, Babcock Rail rebuilt the 158s into 159s with the addition of First Class accommodation and retention toilets to operate over the third rail network. Initially, 22 three-car units were rebuilt as Class 159s, but in 2006\/2007 an additional eight units were created by converting redundant TransPennie three-car Class 158s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating from a dedicated depot at Salisbury and principally on the West of England Main Line, the 159s passed to South West Trains upon Privatisation and are now used by South Western Railway. 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