Bachmann Branchline 32-475 Class 40 D368 in BR Green with Indicator Boxes
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 40 D368 in BR Green with Indicator Boxes
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
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The Class 40 (or 'Forties') may be regarded as the first successful British main line diesel locomotive. Originally designated Type 4 the original order consisted of a fleet of ten 2000 bhp express locomotives by the BTC under the Modernisation Plan. Two hundred locomotives were subsequently constructed between 1958 and 1962 numbered in the range D200 - D399. The Class was divided in allocation between the Eastern, London, Midland and Scottish Regions, the distinctive 1Co-Co1 wheel arrangement giving high route availability. Their genesis, in terms of mechanical function (but not external appearance), can be traced to the 10000-10001 early diesels of BR (LMR) and 10201-10203 of BR(SR), in latter in particular. All, with the exception of twenty, saw construction at English Electric Vulcan foundry in Newton-le-Willows. Twenty-five of the Class received names. Numbers D200-D323 has train identification discs fitted; corner route-indicator boxes superseded this, which displayed a 4-character reporting system. In early 1961, when nose doors became obsolete D346-D399 had single, centre-mounted route indicator boxes at the time of construction. The Forties were especially well-liked machines with their crews and enthusiasts alike, remaining in service until obsolescence in 1985. Several examples of the Class have escaped scrapping by private enthusiast groups.
This model does not have any lighting fitted.
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Class 40 - Centre Headcode Class 40 - Headcode Discs |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Fan Grill (etched) Handrails Jumper cables Nameplates - etched - require fitting |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) |
Headcode discs Lamp irons |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Jumper cables Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Air tank Battery box Fuel tank Sanding gear |
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 Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 20x40mm rectangular speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
6 out of 8 axles |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Directional headlights & tail lights Illuminated headcodes |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 5 BR steam Late Crest