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Bachmann - Class 20/0 Headcode Box D8308 BR Blue
This product has a limited production run
We may still be able to get hold of this.RRP £224.95
Our Price
£191.21
Our Price
£191.21
The all-new Bachmann Branchline Class 20/0 broke cover in 2021, our first New Tooling project to be unveiled in the quarterly British Railway Announcements, and now we have more new models to share with you.
This model depicts No. D8308 which was outshopped in 1967 straight into BR Blue – a stark contrast to the last remnants of the steam fleet alongside which it would have worked.
This latest generation Bo-Bo diesel locomotive from Bachmann Branchline brings the classic BR Class 20/0 right up to date, capturing the subtle lines of these distinctive locomotives.
The high level of detail is brought to life by the intricate livery application, whilst the performance of this model offer the perfect complement to the model’s good looks.
DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL
Two Piece Bodyside Handrail (RHS)
Bodyside Ladder (optional part supplied in the Accessory Pack)
Late Fluted Bogie Equalising Beams
Electrical Speedo Drive
Original Battery Boxes
Two Sandboxes per Bogie
Round Oleo Buffers
Buffer Tube Lamp Brackets
Scottish-Style Bufferbeam
Chassis Inspection Light Socket
Nose-end Solebar Handles
Snowploughs (optional part supplied in the Accessory Pack
BACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 20 SPECIFICATION
MECHANISM:
DETAILING:
LIGHTING:
DCC:
SOUND:
LIVERY APPLICATION:
CLASS 20/0 HISTORY
The British Railways Board's (BRB) 1955 modernisation plan called for a change to alternative forms of traction and manufacturers were asked to produce trial or initial designs for evaluation.
English Electric adapted an existing design based on an export model for a 1,000bhp diesel and 20 were built as a pilot scheme for assessment.
The first batch was built in 1957 and the diesels were assigned to work from Devon's Road depot, East London.
The design was a success from the start and by 1962 a total of 127 had been built. Following assessment of all the Type 1 diesels, BRB placed a further order increasing the total to 228 by 1968 and the design became the BR standard for 1,000bhp diesel locomotives.
With the introduction of TOPS the locomotives were designated Class 20 and renumbered 20001 to 20228.
The locomotives were principally designed for freight work but also saw service on summer passenger trains where train heating was not required.
The Class 20s worked over the Eastern, London Midland and Scottish regions as well as into Wales and were commonly associated with coal traffic.
The only drawback the Class had was its single end cab, unlike modern designs that have a cab at each end.
BR resolved this problem by regularly operating the Class 20s as pairs, nose to nose, and with the combined power of 2,000bhp they were able to haul the heavier block freight trains.
BR's decision to switch to Type 5 and in particular Class 60 diesels in the late 1980s started a gradual withdrawal of the fleet, with just 28 left by 1994.
A tribute to the design is that after 45 years the Class is still in service with DRS on mainline duties following refurbishment, the resulting locomotives being designated Class 20/3s.
At least 28 of the class are now preserved.
This model depicts No. D8308 which was outshopped in 1967 straight into BR Blue – a stark contrast to the last remnants of the steam fleet alongside which it would have worked.
This latest generation Bo-Bo diesel locomotive from Bachmann Branchline brings the classic BR Class 20/0 right up to date, capturing the subtle lines of these distinctive locomotives.
The high level of detail is brought to life by the intricate livery application, whilst the performance of this model offer the perfect complement to the model’s good looks.
DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL
- Headcode Boxes
- Small Cab Side Windows
- One Piece Radiator Shutter
BACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 20 SPECIFICATION
MECHANISM:
- Five pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies
- All axle drive
- Electrical pickup from all wheels
- Separate metal bearings fitted to each axle
- Diecast metal chassis block and bogie towers
- Diecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities
- 5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310&NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing
- Detachable coupling pockets to NEM362 standards fitted to each bogie
- Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater
DETAILING:
- Bogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail
- Rotating radiator fan (un-motorised)
- Separately applied metal detail parts, including handrails, grab handles, sand pipes and etched fan grilles
- Sprung metal buffers
- Each model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts
LIGHTING:
- Directional lighting, including headlights and high intensity headlights where applicable, switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control
- Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application
DCC:
- Plux22 DCC decoder interface
SOUND:
- Speaker installed in all models for optimum sound reproduction
LIVERY APPLICATION:
- Authentic liveries applied to all models
- Multiple paint applications employed on each model using BR and corporate specification colours
- Logos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours
- In addition, where applicable Etched Nameplates and Plaques are also provided
CLASS 20/0 HISTORY
The British Railways Board's (BRB) 1955 modernisation plan called for a change to alternative forms of traction and manufacturers were asked to produce trial or initial designs for evaluation.
English Electric adapted an existing design based on an export model for a 1,000bhp diesel and 20 were built as a pilot scheme for assessment.
The first batch was built in 1957 and the diesels were assigned to work from Devon's Road depot, East London.
The design was a success from the start and by 1962 a total of 127 had been built. Following assessment of all the Type 1 diesels, BRB placed a further order increasing the total to 228 by 1968 and the design became the BR standard for 1,000bhp diesel locomotives.
With the introduction of TOPS the locomotives were designated Class 20 and renumbered 20001 to 20228.
The locomotives were principally designed for freight work but also saw service on summer passenger trains where train heating was not required.
The Class 20s worked over the Eastern, London Midland and Scottish regions as well as into Wales and were commonly associated with coal traffic.
The only drawback the Class had was its single end cab, unlike modern designs that have a cab at each end.
BR resolved this problem by regularly operating the Class 20s as pairs, nose to nose, and with the combined power of 2,000bhp they were able to haul the heavier block freight trains.
BR's decision to switch to Type 5 and in particular Class 60 diesels in the late 1980s started a gradual withdrawal of the fleet, with just 28 left by 1994.
A tribute to the design is that after 45 years the Class is still in service with DRS on mainline duties following refurbishment, the resulting locomotives being designated Class 20/3s.
At least 28 of the class are now preserved.
Accessories - Yes
Cab/Interior Lighting - Yes
DCC - Plux22
Directional Lighting - Yes
Era - 6
Length - 190mm
Motor Type - 5 Pole
NEM Couplings - Yes
Running Number(s) - D8308
Scale - 00
Speaker - x1 Fitted
Sprung Buffers - Yes
Manufacturer : Bachmann
SKU : 35-359
EAN : 803393075194
SKU : 35-359
EAN : 803393075194
