Bachmann 31-657Z

Class 47 Diesel Locomotive number 47 701

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

31-657Z Bachmann Class 47 Diesel Locomotive number 47 701 named "Old Oak Common" in Revised NSE livery.

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

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Product Code
31-657Z
RRP
£159.99
Limited edition model for
Kernow Model Centre

Model details

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

Prototype information

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

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Bachmann Class 47 diesel locomotive, number 47 701, modelled in the Revised NSE livery and named “Old Oak Common”. The model represents the British Rail sectorisation period and is supplied in OO gauge with a 21‑pin DCC socket for operation.

This is a limited edition release of 512 units, exclusive to Kernow Model Rail Centre. Each locomotive is numbered and comes with etched nameplates and a certificate of authenticity.

Manufacturer part number: 31‑657Z. The set is intended for collectors and model railway enthusiasts seeking a replica of the Class 47 in its historic livery.

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