Bachmann 31-651Z

Class 47 Diesel Locomotive number 47 973

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Prototype Eras
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

31-651Z Bachmann Class 47 Diesel Locomotive number 47 973 named "Midland Counties Railway 150 1839 - 1989" in Midland Counties Maroon livery.

Limited edition of 500 pieces exclusive to Kernow Model Rail Centre, includes numbered certificate of authenticity and etched name plates.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Product Code
31-651Z
RRP
£129.99
Limited edition model for
Kernow Model Centre

Model details

Tooling date
2008
DCC status
21 Pin Socket
Gauge
OO
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Livery
BR non-standard

Prototype information

Builder
Brush Traction
British Rail Crewe Works
In service until
Present
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
Operated by
British Rail
Advenza Freight
Anglia
Caledonian Sleeper
Colas Rail
Cotswold Rail
Direct Rail Services
EWS
First Great Western
FM Rail
Fragonset
Freightliner
GB Railfreight
Harry Needle Railroad Co.
ONE
Porterbrook
Rail Operations Group
Riviera Trains
Victa Westlink Rail
Virgin Trains
Waterman Railways
West Coast Railway Co.
Wheel configuration
Co-Co
Total built
512
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Tractive effort
55,000 to 60,000 lbf
Top speed
75 or 95 mph
Power output
2,750 hp
(Later derated to 2,580 hp)
Build dates
1962 to 1968

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Bachmann Class 47 diesel locomotive, number 47 973, modelled in Midland Counties Maroon livery and named "Midland Counties Railway 150 1839 - 1989". The model represents the period of the initial privatisation.

It is offered as a limited edition of 500 units, sold exclusively through Kernow Model Rail Centre. Each locomotive is supplied with a numbered certificate of authenticity and etched name plates.

Technical specifications: gauge OO, DCC fitted with a 21‑pin socket, manufacturer part number 31‑651Z. The model is intended for use on OO gauge layouts.

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