Bachmann Branchline 32-357 Standard Class 4MT 2-6-4 tank 80079 in BR black with late crest
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Standard Class 4MT 2-6-4 tank 80079 in BR black with late crest
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
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Introduced originally in 1951, the Class 4 2-6-4T's were the most numerous of all Standard tank locomotives, a total of 155 being constructed over a six year period. Out of the total number, 130 were built at Brighton works with the remainder coming from Derby and Doncaster. Numbered in the 80000 series, the British Railways Standard design owes its ancestry to the basically similar locomotives developed for the LMS by Stanier and Fairburn between 1935 and 1948. Although calssified 'mixed traffic' by BR, the engines were more suited to their role as a passenger tank for use on long distance suburban trains, although they could easily handle short distance freight workings. They proved themselves to be fast, reliable machines and became popular with their crews. Although the first locomotive was withdrawn as early as 1962, general scrapping did not commence until 1964, with some examples on BR (SR) lasting until the end of steam power late in 1967.
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Lamp irons Pipe work Safety valves - turned brass Smokebox door dart |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Brake rigging chassis Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within boiler Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Opening smokebox door |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Motor type |
3-pole |
Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 5 BR steam Late Crest
Era 4 BR steam Early Crest