The 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 on this SOUND FITTED model.

With 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 – all of which can be enjoyed out of the box with this SOUND FITTED model. 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.

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 9
• Pristine BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) livery
• Running No. D345
• SOUND FITTED - Fitted with a ESU V5DCC Sound Decoder – See below for the function list
• Length 285mm

DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL

·       Glazed Centre Headcode Panels displaying Blinds 0Z21 and 1J58

·       Corner Handrails

·       Clayton Boiler Port on Roof with Blank fitted

·       Cantrail Grilles Arranged as appropriate to a locomotive with a Clayton Boiler

·       Square Boiler Access Panel

·       Fitted with Multiple Working Equipment

·       Fitted with Dual Brakes (Air Pipes fitted)

• Etched Frost Grilles (optional part supplied in the Accessory Pack)

BACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 40 SPECIFICATION

MECHANISM:

• Five pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies
• Authentic 1Co-Co1 drive arrangement with six axle drive
• Electrical pickup from all twelve driving wheels
• Separate metal bearings fitted to each driven axle
• Gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities
• 16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing
• NEM coupling pockets to NEM362 standards integrated into each bogie
• Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater

DETAILING:

• Bogies fitted with separate steps and sandboxes
• Rotating radiator fan (un-motorised)
• Separately applied metal detail parts, including grab handles, sand pipes and etched fan grilles
• Sprung buffers
• Pre-fitted driver in one cab
• Each model is pre-fitted with a full set of decorated, model-specific buffer beam pipework and accessory parts

LIGHTING:

• Directional lighting, including headlights and high intensity headlights where applicable, switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control
• Cab lighting*, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of each
• Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application

DCC:

• Plux22 DCC decoder interface

SOUND:

• Two quality speakers employed for optimum sound reproduction, fitted to every model as standard
• ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to SOUND FITTED versions
• Sound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 40 using recordings from real locomotives
• SOUND FITTED 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

LIVERY APPLICATION:

• Authentic liveries applied to all models
• Multiple paint applications employed on each model using BR and corporate specification colours
• Logos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours
• In addition, where applicable Etched Nameplates and Plaques are also provided

SOUNDS

F0 - Directional Lights - On/Off (plus Light Switch Sound)

F1 - On - Warm Engine Start / On, Off - Failed Engine Start / On, Off, On - Cold Engine Start

F2 - Brake

F3* - Horn

F4* - Horn

F5 - Heavy Load 

F6 - Coasting (Manual notch Down if F22 On)

F7 - Maximum Revs (Manual notch Up if F22 On)

F8** - On - Coupling Up / Off - Uncoupling

F9 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related)

F10 - Fan Noise

F11 - On - Guard’s Whistle / Off - Driver’s Response Horn

F12 - Cab Lights On/Off No. 1 End (plus Light Switch Sound)

F13 - Cab Lights On/Off No. 2 End (plus Light Switch Sound)

F14 - High Intensity Headlight (if fitted, F0 must be ON)