Bachmann 30-420

BR 'Western Pullman' 6-Car DEMU Dynamis Ultima Sound Fitted Train Set

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Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Our Western Pullman Ultima Digital Sound Set features the iconic 6-car Pullman in its stylish grey and blue livery as it ran on the Western Region from 1967.

The Dynamis Ultima DCC system allows you to fully experience the extra dimension that the twin sound decoders bring to this exquisite model. Also includes an evaluation version of the Railcontroller software and a USB cable to enable you to get a feel for the software, whilst giving you the ability to harness the power of the Dynamis Ultima.

Contents:

• Western (Ex-Midland) Pullman 6-car unit grey/blue with Digital Sound

• Oval of track

• Fully compatible with all other leading makes of UK track

• Dynamis Ultima DCC System with Evaluation Railcontroller Software

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Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Range
Branchline
Product Code
30-420
GTIN
803393054380
RRP
£949.95
Catalogue
2018 Range
Release date
2018

Model details

Tooling date
2012
DCC status
DCC Sound Fitted
Finish
Pristine
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Livery
BR blue and grey
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Coupling mount
Drawbar coupling
Coupling type
Drawbar
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Based on preserved
No
Passenger figures
No
Running numbers
192, W193W, W190W, 189
Features
Interior lighting
Directional lighting
Pickup in tender

Prototype information

Type of unit
Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit
In service until
1973
Passenger capacity
132 to 218 people
Main duties
Luxury Passenger Services
Operated by
British Rail
Build dates
1959 to 1960
Builder
Metro-Cammell
Locomotive class*
Western Pullman
Operator
BR
Motive power
Diesel Multiple Unit
Wheel arrangement
6 Car Unit
Coach type
Metropolitan Cammell Carriage & Wagon Company Midland Pullman

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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Bachmann BR ‘Western Pullman’ 6‑Car DEMU Dynamis Ultima Sound‑Fitted Train Set is a 2018 range model presented in a pristine grey and blue livery. It represents the British Rail Class 251 Midland Pullman, later known as the Western Pullman, as it operated on the Western Region from 1967. The six‑car diesel multiple‑unit measures 1 640 mm in length, has a wheel arrangement of a 6‑car unit, and is capable of a maximum speed of 90 mph.

The set includes DCC‑enabled digital sound via twin Dynamis Ultima decoders, directional and interior lighting, and is compatible with all major UK track systems. It runs on a minimum curve radius of the 2nd radius (438 mm). The package supplies an oval of track, a Dynamis Ultima DCC system, an evaluation copy of Railcontroller software and a USB cable for software connection.

Key specifications: built reference year 1959; total production run of five units; manufacturer part number 30‑420; operator British Rail; coach type Metropolitan Cammell Carriage & Wagon Company Midland Pullman. The model is fitted with DCC sound and lighting and is supplied in a pristine finish.

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