Bachmann Branchline 32-375 Class 37/4 37419 in EWS Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 37/4 37419 in EWS Livery
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
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The first Electric Type 3 diesel locomotives were ordered by British Rail in 1959, a total of 309 of these diesel electric locomotives were built and powered by a 12 cylinder English Electric 12CSVT power unit. The construction took place at the works of Vulcan Foundry and Hawthorn Leslie Darlington. Many of the components used on the class were shared with the class 40's and 55'; one of the main parts used was the bogie which was fitted to 50s and the 55s. The first 37 eneted service in December 1960 at Stratford shed (30A) and was put straight into passenger duty on Liverpool Street to Norwich and Clacton services, plus mixed traffic duties throughout the rail network. As part of refurbishment programme a number of changes took place, including lower gearing on some locos to increase the traction effort. Other locos were fitted with extra ballast and some had new more powerful motors fitted thus creating a number of sub-classes.
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 37/4 Class 37/5 - centre headcode |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails Horn(s) Nameplates - etched - require fitting |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Lifeguard Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Crew figure(s) Detailed & painted Glazing Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
12 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 9 Initial Privatisation