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Bachmann 31-392

Class 414 2-HAP 2-Car EMU 4308 BR Network SouthEast (Revised)

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

Manufacturer description

The 2-HAP (Class 414) is the latest unit to join the Bachmann Branchline stable of Electric Multiple Units (EMU) - joining the Class 205 ‘Thumper’, 2-EPB, 4-CEP and upcoming 4-BEP units. Our newly tooled Class 414 2-HAP 2-Car EMU No.4380 certainly looks smart in its BR Network SouthEast (Revised) livery.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 8
• Pristine BR Network SouthEast (Revised) livery
• Powerful 5-pole Motor
• Close coupling mechanism
• Accessory Pack – including Short & Long Couplings
• Directional Lighting
• Working High Intensity Headlight
• Interior Lighting
• Speaker Ready
• Equipped with a 21Pin DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder 36-557
• Length 540mm 

 

Class 414 History

The BR Class 414 (or 2-HAP) were 2-car electric multiple units that were built between 1956 and 1963. They were withdrawn in 1995. The class formed part of the Southern Region's express fleet and were fitted with 90 mph (140 km/h) express gear ratio, which was standard for such units. This was primarily because a number of their duties involved working in multiple with the 4-CEP Express fleet, also of 90 mph maximum speed. Three batches (209 units) were built.

With the introduction of yellow warning panels from late 1963, the motor coaches of all Southern Region 2 and 3-car units were equipped with an inverted black triangle in order to provide an early visual indication to station staff as to which end of the unit the brake van was located. Under the TOPS numbering system, surviving units from the range 6001–6042 were renumbered into the 42xx series (Class 414/2) whilst those numbered 6043–6173 became 43xx (Class 414/3). Withdrawals of the Class began in 1982. 

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Model details

Prototype information

^* 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.

Bachmann Branchline OO‑scale model of a British Rail Class 414 “2‑HAP” 2‑car electric multiple unit, number 4322, presented in the revised Network SouthEast red, white and blue livery. The kit is finished in pristine condition and measures 540 mm in length.

The model is DCC ready with a 21‑pin decoder socket and includes a powerful five‑pole motor. It can negotiate a minimum curve radius of 438 mm (2nd radius) and is fitted with directional headlights, high‑intensity headlight, interior lighting and speaker‑ready provisions. An accessory pack provides short and long couplings and a close‑coupling mechanism.

Technical data for the prototype: built between 1956 and 1963, a total of 209 units were produced. The class operated under British Rail Network SouthEast, had a maximum speed of 90 mph, and featured a two‑car formation with an express‑gear ratio. Under TOPS, surviving units were renumbered into the 42xx and 43xx series. Withdrawals began in 1982, with final service ending in 1995.