Bachmann 31-657ZDS

Class 47 Diesel Locomotive number 47 701

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

Manufacturer description

31-657ZDS 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.

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

 

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Product Code
31-657ZDS
RRP
£259.99
Limited edition model for
Kernow Model Centre

Model details

Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
DCC status
DCC Sound Fitted
Gauge
OO
Tooling date
2008
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Prototype information

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

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Related products

Bachmann Class 47 diesel locomotive, number 47 701, is modelled in the Revised NSE livery and carries the name “Old Oak Common”. It is produced to OO gauge and carries the manufacturer part number 31‑657ZDS. The model represents the British Rail sectorisation era.

This is a limited edition run of 512 units, sold exclusively through Kernow Model Rail Centre. Each locomotive is supplied with etched nameplates and a numbered certificate of authenticity.

The locomotive is fitted with an ESU DCC decoder and South West Digital sound samples, installed in the retailer’s workshop. The product is listed as DCC Sound Fitted.

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