Bachmann 31-653ZDS

Class 47 Diesel Locomotive number 47 706

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

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

Fitted with ESU DCC Decoder with South West Digital sounds in our own workshop.

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

 

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Product Code
31-653ZDS
RRP
£219.99
Limited edition model for
Kernow Model Centre

Model details

DCC status
DCC Sound Fitted
Gauge
OO
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Tooling date
2021

Prototype information

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

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Bachmann Class 47 diesel locomotive, number 47 706, modelled in OO gauge. The kit carries the manufacturer part number 31-653ZDS and represents the locomotive as it appeared during the initial privatisation period, fitted in ScotRail livery with NSE branding and a weathered finish.

The model is fitted with an ESU DCC decoder that provides South West Digital sound effects and is ready for DCC operation. It is supplied with DCC sound fitting and has been prepared in the Kernow Model Rail Centre workshop.

This is a limited edition run of 512 pieces, exclusive to Kernow Model Rail Centre. Each unit is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

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