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BBL-35304SF35-304SFBachmann BranchlineOO-ScaleClass-37/0Diesel-Electric#37043 ‘Loch Lomond’ BR Blue (Large Logo)DCC/Sound FittedAs part of ourAutumn 2022 British Railway Announcements, we are delighted to present the stunning all-new Bachmann BranchlineClass 37/0 with Split Headcodes as No. 37043 Loch Lomond in BR Blue Large Logo liverywithSOUND FITTED.The British Rail Class 37 is a favourite among enthusiasts and modellers alike, and this iconic loco returns to the Bachmann Branchline range for 2022, but not as you know it. Following in the footsteps of the award-winning Bachmann Branchline Class 47, our all-new OO scale Class 37 has been designed from the rails up to ensure this classic locomotive is modelled more accurately than ever before, whilst the technical specification is equally impressive and incorporates the same great features as our Class 47. With high fidelity mouldings, numerous separately fitted parts and countless tooling variations to capture the minutiae of the real locomotives throughout their lives, our new 37 is brought to life with an exquisite livery application using true-to-prototype colours, fonts and logos. Along with an unprecedented array of lighting features, our Dual Fitted speaker system brings thisSOUND FITTED model to life.Bachmann Branchline OO ScaleEra 8Pristine BR Blue Large Logo liveryRunning No. 37043Named Loch LomondEtched Nameplates includedSOUND FITTED Fitted with a Zimo MS450P22 DDC Sound Decoder See below for the function listMotorised Radiator FanTinted Windscreen GlazingLength 245mmDETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODELSplit Headcode Panels Glazed displaying DominoesRound Scottish Car HeadlightBufferbeam Valance RemovedOval BuffersOriginal WindscreenEnglish Electric Cantrail GrillesRivetted Boiler Roof with Single Row of RivetsOriginal Open Boiler Port and Safety ValvesSealed Water Filler Door and Plated Access StepsFabricated BogiesOriginal Speedo DriveMileage CounterOriginal Water and Fuel TanksWater Filler ValveBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 37 SPECIFICATIONMECHANISM:Five pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogiesAll axle driveElectrical pickup from all wheelsSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axleDiecast metal chassis block and bogie towersDiecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailingDetachable coupling pockets to NEM362 standards fitted to each bogieDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greaterDETAILING:Bogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detailRotating radiator fan, driven by an independent motor and gearbox, operated as part of the sound project on DCC and Analogue control (SOUND FITTED DELUXEmodels only)Tinted windscreen glazing (SOUND FITTED DELUXEmodels only)Separately applied metal detail parts, including grab handles, windscreen wipers and etched fan grillesSprung metal buffersEach model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory partsLIGHTING:Directional lighting, including headlights and high intensity headlights where applicable, switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue controlCab lighting*, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of eachSeparately switched Engine Room lighting*Yard Light mode*, red tail lights and/or marker lights displayed at both ends (*when used on DCC)Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and applicationDCC:Plux22 DCC decoder interfaceSOUND:Two quality speakers employed for optimum sound reproduction, fitted to every model as standardZimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder fitted toSOUND FITTEDandSOUND FITTED DELUXEversionsFour sound projects to accurately capture the sounds of Class 37/0s as originally built, those with thermostatically controlled fans, Class 37/4s and DRS-modified locos.Sound files for each project produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 37 using recordings from real locomotivesSOUND FITTEDandSOUND FITTED DELUXEmodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is appliedLIVERY APPLICATION:Authentic liveries applied to all modelsMultiple paint applications employed on each model using BR and corporate specification coloursLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and coloursIn addition, where applicable Etched Nameplates and Plaques are also providedSOUNDSF0 – Directional Lights – On / Off (plus Light Switch Sound)F1 – On – Warm Engine Start / On, Off – Failed Engine Start / On, Off, On, Off, On – Cold Engine StartF2 – BrakeF3 – Single Horn (Playable)F4 – Double HornF5 – Light Engine ModeF6 – Coasting (Manual notch Down if F22 On)F7 – Speed LockF8 – On – Sound Fade Out / Off – Sound Fade InF9 – Flange Squeal (Speed Related)F10* – Fan Operation & NoiseF11 – Buffer UpF12 – CouplingF13 – Stationary – Guards Whistle / Moving – DetonatorsF14 – Wagon Snatching & Buffering (Speed Related)F15 – High Intensity Light (If Fitted)F16 – Red Tail Lights On Both Ends (Non Directional)F17 – Marker Lights On Both Ends (Non Directional)F18 – Cab Light On – No. 1 End (Fan)F19 – Cab Light On – No. 2 End (non-Fan)F20 – No. 1 End Directional Lights OffF21 – No. 2 End Directional Lights OffF22 – CompressorF23 – Windscreen WipersF24 – Engine Room LightsF25 – Spirax ValveF26 – Shunt ModeF27 – Volume DownF28 – Volume Up* Fan Operation and Sounds are activated as part of the Sound Project with F1 On. F10 allows you to override this and activate on demand (not applicable to Sound Project 1 – Class 37/0s as-built)Analogue Users:Please note that normal load running sounds and any other automatic or randomised sounds will also operate, along with fan operation and sounds (according to the particular Sound Project) when this model is used on analogue control (DC) straight from the box!CLASS 37 HISTORYThe British Rail 1955 Modernisation Plan paved the way for the large-scale replacement of steam traction with diesel locomotives, and one of the most successful diesel locomotive designs to result from this was the English Electric Type 3. These 1,700hp Types 3 diesel-electric locomotives were built at English Electrics Vulcan Foundry and by Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns between 1960 and 1965, with 309 examples produced in total. When TOPS was implemented the type was designated Class 37.The class proved popular with railwaymen and so in 1985, a major refurbishment programme for the Class 37 locomotives was sanctioned to extend the working lives of 135 locomotives. Features of the refurbishment involved plating over the four-character head codes and sealing off the nose end communication doors. Dedicated freight locomotives received lower gearing to increase the tractive effort, and some were fitted with extra ballast or even more powerful engines. A new subclass was created for locomotives refurbished with Electric Train Heating (ETH) equipment, allowing their use on passenger trains the whole year-round.With the sectorisation of British Rail taking hold in the early-1980s, the locomotives returned to traffic following refurbishment in a wide and diverse range of liveries. Passenger machines appeared in BR Blue Large Logo, InterCity and Regional Railways schemes to name just three, whilst freight engines received numerous varieties of Railfreight livery, Transrail, Mainline and Loadhaul. The Class continued to be widely used into the Privatisation-era, with examples operating for the likes of EWS, DRS, West Coast Railways and Colas, whilst others have received retro heritage repaints.
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