Bachmann 31-239A

Class 205 2-Car DEMU 205001 BR Network SouthEast (Revised)

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Class 205 DEMU 205001 BR Network South East (Revised)

Highlights:

History

The British Rail Class 205 (or 2H) diesel-electric multiple units were built by BR at Eastleigh from 1957 to 1962, and in service with BR and its successors for 47 years from Southern Region to the Southern franchise. They were eventually replaced by Class 171 Turbostar units.

This class of unit was built in four different batches for use on different lines. They gained the nickname 'Thumpers' after the noise they made while in motion.

The first batch of units was built in 1957 as two-car units and classified as 2H. They were built for services in Hampshire on the non-electrified routes between Portsmouth Harbour, Salisbury and Andover and between Alton, Winchester and Southampton. The 205s are synonymous with travelling away from the third-rail in rural areas of the Southern Region, South Central Division network and have a passionate following among enthusiasts.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Range
Branchline
Product Code
31-239A
GTIN
803393056377
RRP
£249.95
Catalogue
2019 Range
Release date
2019

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Finish
Weathered
Livery
Red, White & Blue
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Running number
205001
Features
Directional lighting
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 205
Operator
British Rail Network SouthEast
Motive power
Electro-diesel Multiple Unit
Wheel arrangement
2 Car Unit
Max speed
75 mph
Built
1957

* 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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