Bachmann Branchline 32-476 Class 40 40075 in BR Blue with Indicator Discs
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 40 40075 in BR Blue with Indicator Discs
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 Numbers D200-D323 has train identification discs fitted; corner route-indicator boxes superseded this, which displayed a 4-character reporting system.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.
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 7 BR Corporate Blue Post-TOPS
Era 6 BR Corporate Blue Pre-TOPS