Bachmann 31-353

Class 03 Shunter 03197 in BR Blue

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Class 03 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter, Running Number 3197 in BR Blue Livery with 'Wasp Stripes', Cast Flared Chimney & Air Tanks Supplied

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Product Code
31-353

Model details

Finish
Pristine
Livery
Blue
DCC status
No
Minimum radius curve
1st Radius (371mm)
Based on preserved
No
Directional lighting
No
Interior lighting
No
Pickup in tender
No
Passenger figures
No
Tooling date
1982
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Split-chassis
Coupling mount
Non-NEM socket
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Running number
03197

Prototype information

Locomotive type
Diesel-Mechanical
Builder
BR Doncaster Works & BR Swindon Works
Build date
1957 to 1961
Total built
230
Power output
204 hp
Tractive effort
15,650 lbf
Top speed
28.5 mph
Operators
British Rail, WAGN, First Capital Connect
Main duties
Shunting
In service until
2008
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 03
Motive power
Diesel

* 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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The Bachmann Class 03 0-6-0 diesel shunter (model number 03197) is presented in British Rail Blue pre‑TOPS livery. It carries the running number 3197 and is fitted with the distinctive wasp‑stripe detailing.

The model includes a cast flared chimney and air tanks, providing a faithful representation of the prototype. It is suitable for use in OO gauge layouts and is supplied ready‑to‑run.

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