Bachmann Branchline 32-410 Class 25/2 25087 in BR Blue
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 25/2 25087 in BR Blue
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
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The Class 25 (TOPS designated from 1971) diesels introduced in 1961, were a developed of the earlier Class 24 Bo-Bo diesels introduced in 1958. Following publication of the British Railways Modernisation Plan in 1955, a number of diesel types were built within defined power ratios. The Class 25's were rated as Type 2 locomotives and if it was necessary to provide more power, then they worked in pairs, particularly in heir latter years. The Class 25's were, however, a true mixed traffic locomotive and were equally at home on passenger, freight or parcels duties. Despite only being a Type 2 locomotive, the Class were well suited to replace steam traction on duties over a wide area of the British Railways system. Locomotives were allocated to depots across the Eastern, London Midland, Scottish and Western Regions. Although not allocated to the Southern Region, they were often ssen on workings from other regions. Closure of many lines in the 1960's resulted in the loss of a considerable amount of passenger work and the class were more likely to be found on parcels, newspaper ot freight duties.
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 25/3 - vents on roof "New style" |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Lamp irons Side grilles (etched) |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Crew figure(s) Detailed & painted Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets Non-NEM socket |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Simple to do, without damaging any loco parts |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
Can motor with 2 Flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Illuminated headcodes |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 6 BR Corporate Blue Pre-TOPS