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Bachmann 31-676A

Class 85 E3057 BR Electric Blue

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Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

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^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

The Bachmann Class 85 locomotive E3057 is part of the 2019 range and is supplied in pristine condition with an Electric Blue livery. It bears the running number E3057 and measures 230 mm in length. The model is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket, can navigate a minimum curve of 2nd radius (438 mm) and includes both directional and interior lighting. It uses electric motive power and represents the British Rail Class 85 built between 1961 and 1964, of which only 40 were produced. The prototype operated for British Railways in the late crest period, with a maximum speed of either 80 mph or 100 mph, and features a Bo‑Bo wheel arrangement. The manufacturer part number is 31‑676A.