Bachmann Branchline 32-375DC Class 37/5 37672 in Transrail Livery (DCC Fitted)
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 37/5 37672 in Transrail Livery (DCC Fitted)
DCC decoder fitted. Analogue compatible
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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 Elictric 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's, one of the main parts used was the bogie which was fitted to 50's and the 55's. The first class 37 entered service in December 1960 at Stratford shed (3oA) 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 numder 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 powerfull motors fitted thus creating a number of sub-classes.
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 37/0 revised bodywork - centre headcode Class 37/0 revised bodywork - split headcode Class 37/4 Class 37/5 - centre headcode |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Fan Grill (etched) Fan(s) Handrails Horn(s) Jumper cables Lamp irons Nameplates - etched - require fitting Radio antenna |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) Snow plough |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Lifeguard Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Crew figure(s) Detailed & painted Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened 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 decoder fitted. Analogue compatible |
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 |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 9 Initial Privatisation