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)

Manufacturer description

Class 43 'Warship' Diesel Locomotive, Running Number D838 'RAPID' in BR Maroon Livery with Full Yellow Ends & Roundels

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Range
Branchline
Product Code
32-068
RRP
£159.95
Release date
2016

Model details

Tooling date
2015
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Name
Rapid
Livery
Maroon
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Finish
Pristine
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Running number
D838
Features
Interior lighting
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Tractive effort
49,030 lbf
Wheel configuration
B-B
Total built
33
Operated by
British Railways
Main duties
Passenger services
Locomotive type
Diesel-Hydraulic
In service until
1971
Build dates
1960 to 1962
Builder
North British Locomotive Co
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 43 "Warship"
Motive power
Diesel
Built
August 1948
Total produced
33

* 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.

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The Bachmann model replicates the Class 43 ‘Warship’ diesel locomotive, running number D838 named RAPID, which served on British Railways’ InterCity services. The model is presented in the BR Maroon livery with full yellow ends and the standard roundels.

It represents the late crest period of British Rail, reflecting the design and detailing used by the railway in the later years of the diesel era. The locomotive is supplied in 00 gauge and carries the usual level of detail associated with the Bachmann range.

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