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Bachmann 32-068

Class 43 'Warship' D838 'Rapid' BR Maroon (Full Yellow Ends)

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

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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.

Bachmann has produced a 4mm scale model of the British Rail Class 43 “Warship” locomotive, carrying the running number D838 and named Rapid. The model is finished in pristine condition and is liveried in British Railways Maroon with full yellow end panels. The locomotive measures 240 mm in length, features both directional and interior lighting, and is equipped with a DCC ready 21‑pin socket. It runs on diesel power and can negotiate a minimum radius curve of 2nd radius (438 mm). The maximum speed of the prototype was 80 mph.

The prototype Class 43 Warship units were built between 1960 and 1962, a total of 33 being produced for British Railways. They operated under the late crest of British Railways and were part of the early high‑speed diesel fleet. The model carries the manufacturer part number 32‑068 and represents the late‑crest period of British Railways.