{"product_id":"32-491-bachmann-class-40-no-d345-green-small-yellow-panels","title":"32-491 Bachmann Class 40 No. D345 Green Small Yellow Panels","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Class 40 Diesel Locomotive has long been a highlight of the Bachmann Branchline OO scale fleet, and for 2023 this popular model has been upgraded to bring you more features than ever before. This model depicts preserved locomotive No. D345 which is presented in its current condition, carrying retro BR Green livery with small yellow panels but with the modern adornments of overhead warning flashes and orange cantrail lining. The locomotive’s unique nose end combination, with central headcode panels and high intensity headlights, is also modelled faithfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith the DCC decoder interface upgraded to Plux22; new lighting features and enhanced speaker arrangements have also been employed on the Class 40 to enhance the operating experience. On track the model has a mighty presence, just like the real locomotives and, with its five pole, twin flywheel motor powering all six driving wheels, you can be sure of a performance to match too. This Class 40’s good looks are enriched by the superb livery application using true-to-prototype colours, fonts and logos to produce a model fit for any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEra 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePristine BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRunning No. D345\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.bachmann.co.uk\/product\/plux22-dcc-loco-decoder-%28with-brake-button-function%29\/36-570A\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eitem No. 36-570A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength 285mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlazed Centre Headcode Panels displaying Blinds 0Z21 and 1J58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCorner Handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClayton Boiler Port on Roof with Blank fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCantrail Grilles Arranged as appropriate to a locomotive with a Clayton Boiler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSquare Boiler Access Panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFitted with Multiple Working Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFitted with Dual Brakes (Air Pipes fitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEtched Frost Grilles (optional part supplied in the Accessory Pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 40 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFive pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthentic 1Co-Co1 drive arrangement with six axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElectrical pickup from all twelve driving wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each driven axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEM coupling pockets to NEM362 standards integrated into each bogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBogies fitted with separate steps and sandboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRotating radiator fan (un-motorised)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including grab handles, sand pipes and etched fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprung buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePre-fitted driver in one cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach model is pre-fitted with a full set of decorated, model-specific buffer beam pipework and accessory parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirectional lighting, including headlights and high intensity headlights where applicable, switchable on\/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCab lighting*, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo quality speakers employed for optimum sound reproduction, fitted to every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 40 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e models 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using BR and corporate specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition, where applicable Etched Nameplates and Plaques are also provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCLASS 40 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe British Rail Class 40 is a British Railways diesel-electric locomotive, rated at 2,000 hp and classified as a Type 4. A total of 200 were built by English Electric between 1958 and 1962 and numbered in the series D200-D399. They were for a time the pride of the British Rail early diesel fleet. Despite their initial success, by the time the last examples were entering service they were already being replaced on some top-link duties by more powerful locomotives. As they were slowly relegated from express passenger uses, the type found work on secondary passenger and freight services where they worked for many years. The final locomotives ended regular service in 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass 40s operated in all areas of British Railways although Western and Southern Region workings were less common. After the early trials, the majority of Class 40s were based at depots in northern England; notably Longsight, Carlisle Kingmoor, and Wigan Springs Branch on the Midland Region, and Thornaby and Gateshead on the Eastern Region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe heyday of the Class was in the early 1960s when they hauled top-link expresses on the West Coast Main Line and in East Anglia. However, the arrival of more powerful diesel locomotives, such as Class 47s and Class 55s, together with the electrification of the West Coast Main Line, meant that the fleet was gradually relegated to more mundane duties. In later life, the locomotives were mainly to be found hauling heavy freight and passenger trains in the north of England and Scotland. As additional new rolling stock was introduced, their passenger work decreased, partly due to their lack of electric train heating for newer passenger coaches. They lost their last front-line passenger duties - in Scotland - in 1980, and the last regular use on passenger trains was on the North Wales Coast Line between Holyhead, Crewe and Manchester, along with regular forays across the Pennines on Liverpool to York and Newcastle services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThroughout the early 1980s Class 40s were common performers on relief, day excursion (adex) and holidaymaker services along with deputising for electric traction, especially on Sundays between Manchester and Birmingham. This resulted in visits to many distant parts of the network. It would be fair to say that few routes in the London Midland and Eastern regions did not see Class 40-worked passenger services from time to time. Regular destinations included the seaside resorts of Scarborough, Skegness and Cleethorpes on the Eastern region, with Blackpool and Stranraer being regularly visited on the West Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47875100967189,"sku":"32-491","price":195.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9291\/9599\/files\/32-491class40_3e2d350c-b352-4982-b65e-48b106a0c14b.jpg?v=1704794364","url":"https:\/\/pecorama.myshopify.com\/products\/32-491-bachmann-class-40-no-d345-green-small-yellow-panels","provider":"The Model Railway Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}