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Bachmann 32-440

Class 24/1 D5135 BR Green (Late Crest)

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

Manufacturer description

Class 24/1 D5135 BR Green

Built: 1960 - 1961

Constructed by: BR Derby Works

Duties: mixed traffic

Highlights

• All new model featuring full directional and cab lighting (in DCC operation)

• Sprung buffers

• Pre-fitted speaker for ease of Digital Sound installation

History

Originally designated as Type 2 (later to become Class 24 in the TOPS system), a total of 151 of these diesel-electric locomotives following the 1955 modernization plan. Powered by the 6LDA28-A Sulzer engine that gave an output of 1160bhp the vast majority of the locomotives were built at BR Derby, although some were constructed at Crewe and Darlington, with the first of the class, D5000 completed at Derby in July 1958. It was displayed to the general public during that month at Marylebone Station and although intended for use on the London Midland Region, they went to the Southern Region to deputize for Type 3 ‘Crompton’ diesels that were then running late for delivery.

By the time the entire Type 2 fleet was in traffic, they could be found operating on all regions with the exception of the Western. With a life span of 28 years these small, yet versatile, locomotives gave excellent service in all manner of roles in both branch and main line duties, either singularly or working in multiples. Removal from service of the Class began in the late 1960s, with the final locomotive being withdrawn in 1981.

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Prototype information

^* 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 Class 24/1 locomotive D5135 in BR Green with Late Crest livery, presented in pristine condition. The model measures 210 mm in length and is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket. It can negotiate a minimum radius of 438 mm (second radius) and includes both directional and interior cab lighting.

The locomotive is powered by a die­sel‑electric system and is capable of a maximum speed of 75 mph. It features sprung buffers and a pre‑fitted speaker to facilitate digital sound installation. The model represents a British Rail Class 24 built between 1958 and 1967, of which 151 were produced. It carries the running number D5135 and corresponds to the British Railways Late Crest period; the manufacturer part number is 32‑440.

The real Class 24 locomotives were originally designated Type 2 and entered service from July 1958, the first unit (D5000) being displayed at Marylebone Station. Built mainly at BR Derby Works, they served on all British Rail regions apart from the Western, undertaking mixed‑traffic duties for up to 28 years before the class was withdrawn, the last unit leaving service in 1981.