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Bachmann 31-653Z

Class 47 Diesel Locomotive number 47 706

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

31-653Z Bachmann Class 47 Diesel Locomotive number 47 706 in ScotRail livery with NSE branding and weathered finish.

Limited edition of 512 pieces exclusive to Kernow Model Rail Centre, includes numbered certificate of authenticity.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Product Code
31-653Z
RRP
£135.99
Limited edition model for
Kernow Model Centre

Model details

DCC status
21 Pin Socket
Gauge
OO
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Tooling date
2008
Livery
ScotRail (BR)
Running number
47706

Prototype information

Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Build dates
1962 to 1968
Total built
512
Top speed
75 or 95 mph
Tractive effort
55,000 to 60,000 lbf
Power output
2,750 hp
(Later derated to 2,580 hp)
Builder
Brush Traction
British Rail Crewe Works
In service until
Present
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.
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
Wheel configuration
Co-Co

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Bachmann Class 47 diesel locomotive, numbered 47 706, presented in the ScotRail livery with NSE branding and a weathered finish. The model is supplied as a limited edition of 512 individually numbered units, exclusive to Kernow Model Rail Centre.

The locomotive is built to OO gauge specifications and incorporates a 21‑pin DCC socket for digital control. It carries the manufacturer part number 31‑653Z and represents the initial privatisation era of British Rail.

Each unit includes a numbered certificate of authenticity issued by the retailer. The model is intended for use on a standard OO gauge layout and is suitable for collectors and railway enthusiasts seeking a period‑accurate representation of Class 47 diesel traction.

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