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Bachmann 32-232ASF

LMS Fowler 3F (Jinty) 47298 BR Black (Late Crest)

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

The ‘Jinty’ is a timeless classic and we are delighted to welcome this LMS workhorse back to the Bachmann Branchline OO scale range with this model of preserved locomotive No. 47298 in BR Black with Late Crest. Taking advantage of the technical upgrades undertaken to the popular Branchline model a few years ago, this ‘Jinty’ features a powerful 3 pole motor and being SOUND FITTED, is supplied with a Speaker and DCC Sound Decoder pre-fitted.

The Bachmann Branchline model combines a chassis that is sure to provide smooth and powerful running and which is detailed with brake blocks, brake rigging, sandboxes and sandpipes, with a high fidelity bodyshell that is mounted to a diecast running plate. The model is adorned with numerous separately-fitted detail parts including the handrails, lamp irons and vacuum pipes, whilst the safety valves are also separate additions and are of metal construction. Inside the cab a detailed boiler back-head can be found, decorated to the same high standard as the exterior of the model with its exquisite livery application using authentic colours, logos and fonts.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 5
• Locomotive is Preserved
• Pristine BR Black (Late Crest) livery
• Running No. 47298
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Sprung Buffers
• Powerful 3 Pole Motor
• SOUND FITTED - Fitted with a ESU LokSound Micro V5DCC Sound Decoder - See below for the function list
• Length 127mm

 

SOUNDS:

F1 - Sound On/Off

F2 - Brake (Non-Latching)

F3 - Cylinder Drain Cocks

F4 - Whistle (Playable)

F5 - Normal Load / Heavy Load

F6 - Firebox Door

F7 - Injectors

F8 - Whistle

F9 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related)

F10 - Shovelling Coal

F11 - Blower

F12 - Handbrake

F13 - Water Tank Filling

F14 - Coupling/Un-Coupling Clank

F15 - Safety Valve

F16 - Guard's Whistle & Driver’s Response Toot

F17 - Coasting

F18 - On - Fade Sound Out / Off - Fade Sound In

F19 - Shunt Mode (Reduces Speed)

F20 - Acceleration/Deceleration Inertia Off

F21 - Volume Control (LATCH = Mute) or (TRIGGER = Cycles 6 Volume Levels)

F22 - Rail Clank

F23 - Rod Clank

Analogue Users: Normal-load running sounds, acceleration steam chuff sounds and any other automatic and randomised sounds can be enjoyed when using this model on analogue control (DC) straight from the box - these sounds will play automatically when power is applied!

 

CLASS 3F ‘JINTY’ HISTORY

The origins of the ‘Jinty’ can be traced back to the Midland Railway’s Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) S.W. Johnson and his 2441 Class locomotive. After the formation of the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), Sir Henry Fowler, deputy CME of the LMS at the time, took the 2441 Class design and added a Belpaire firebox and improved cab, creating the ultimate development of the Midland Railway’s six-coupled tank engines. A total of 422 ‘Jinties’ were built from 1924 until 1931 with production spread between the LMS and various sub-contractors. The locomotives were versatile, at home shunting in stations, yards, and exchange sidings as well as on trip workings. They could also be found on passenger services and seven saw service on the Somerset & Dorset Railway until 1930 when they were absorbed back into LMS stock. The entire Class survived to Nationalisation, with the first withdrawals in 1959 brought about by the introduction of new diesel shunters. Soon, more and more locomotives were withdrawn and by 1964 less than half remained in traffic. The final examples were withdrawn in 1967, however nine have been preserved.

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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's OO scale model of the London, Midland & Scottish Railway 3F "Jinty" locomotive, No. 47298, is a new addition to the Bachmann Branchline range. This model features a powerful 3 pole motor and is DCC sound fitted, with a speaker and DCC sound decoder pre-fitted.

The model has a high fidelity bodyshell mounted on a diecast running plate, with separately-fitted detail parts such as handrails, lamp irons, and vacuum pipes. The safety valves are also separate and made of metal. The locomotive's cab features a detailed boiler back-head, decorated to match the exterior livery.

This model represents the BR Black with Late Crest livery, and has a number of features including NEM coupling pockets, sprung buffers, and a powerful 3 pole motor. The model is 127mm in length.

The DCC sound decoder features a range of functions, including sound on/off, brake, cylinder drain cocks, and whistle sounds. The model can also be used on analogue control, where it will play automatic and randomised sounds when power is applied.

The Class 3F "Jinty" has a rich history, dating back to the Midland Railway's Chief Mechanical Engineer S.W. Johnson. A total of 422 locomotives were built between 1924 and 1931, and they were used for a variety of tasks including shunting and passenger services. The last of the class were withdrawn in 1967, but nine examples have been preserved.