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Bachmann 32-440SF

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

We are delighted to introduce our SOUND FITTED Class 24/1 No. D5135 in BR Green (Late Crest) livery as part of our Spring 2021 British Railway Announcements. With their distinct roof-mounted headcode boxes, these highly detailed models also incorporate many features including working lights and a range of sound realistic running sounds and much more - see full details of the sound functions below.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 5
• Pristine BR Green (Late Crest) Livery
• Headcodes 1L23 and 3H80
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Sprung Buffers
• Detailed and Decorated Cab Interior
• Directional Lighting
• Interior Cab Lighting (*when used on DCC)
• Illuminated Headcode Boxes
• Lighting can be controlled by chassis-mounted switches or via DCC
• SOUND FITTED - See below for function list
• Length 210mm (over couplings)

SOUNDS

F0 - Directional Lights – On/Off (plus Light Switch Sound)

F1 - Warm Engine Start-up / Shut-down (With F8 On - Cold Engine Start-up)

F2 - Brake

F3 - Single Horn (Speed Related)

F4 - Two-Tone Horn (Speed Related)

F5 - On - Light Engine / Off - Heavy train

F6 - Engine Idle / Coasting

F7 - Speed Lock

F8 - Cold Start (engage F8 before F1)

F9 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related)

F10 - Despatch Whistle

F11 - Buffer Up

F12 - Coupling

F13 - Compressor

F14 - Cooler Group Fan

F15 - Detonators

F16 - Combined Pump

F17 - Auto Wagon Buffering

F18 - On - Driver’s Door Open / Off - Driver’s Door Close

F19 - Fade All Sounds

F20 - No. 1 End (Fan) Directional Lights Off

F21 - No. 2 End (non-Fan) Directional Lights Off

F22 - Cab Light On/Off

F23 - Window Wipers

F24 - Station Ambience

F25 - Spirax Valves

F26 - Shunting Mode

F27 - Volume Down

F28 - Volume Up

Analogue Users: Please note that normal load running sounds and any other automatic or randomised sounds will also operate when this model is used on analogue control (DC) straight from the box! 

 

CLASS 24/1 HISTORY

The Class 24/1 locomotives were a development of the BR Sulzer Type 2 design (later Class 24/0), which had been first introduced in 1958. Built at BR’s Derby Works from 1960, the Class 24/1 diesel-electric locomotives were produced in various batches until 1961, with a total of 151 Class 24 locomotives produced by the BR workshops over this period.

The batch of locomotives numbered D5133-D5150 (latterly Nos. 24133-24150), upon which this model is based, were fitted from new with a four-character train indicator headcode box above each cab and they were delivered new to the London Midland Region and North Eastern Region, where they were used as mixed traffic engines, replacing steam locomotives.

Like all Class 24s, they were powered by the reliable 6LDA28-A Sulzer engine which gave an output of 1,160bhp. The design incorporated some electrical changes from the Class 24/0s, along with a reduced fuel and water tank capacity resulting in a reduction in weight, giving the locomotives a better availability.

In later years, the former North Eastern batch of locomotives were sent to Scotland for use in the Edinburgh/Glasgow areas. With a lifespan of up to 18 years, these small and versatile locomotives gave excellent service in all manner of roles on both branch line and main line duties, either singly or working in multiple. Withdrawal from service began in 1968, with the final locomotive No. 24133 being retired in March 1978.

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Model details

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 D5135 in BR Green (Late Crest) is an OO‑scale model representing a British Rail diesel‑electric locomotive. The model measures 210 mm over the couplings, features NEM coupling pockets, a pristine green livery with late‑crest markings and carries the manufacturer part number 32‑440SF.

The locomotive is fitted with DCC sound and lighting. It includes interior cab lighting, directional headcode lighting, and illuminated headcode boxes. Lighting can be operated via chassis‑mounted switches or through DCC commands. The sound package provides functions for engine start‑up and shut‑down, horn, brake, flange squeal, buffer actions, compressor, fan, wipers, station ambience and other operational effects.

The prototype Class 24/1 was built between 1959 and 1961, numbered D5135, and operated by British Railways. It is a Bo‑Bo diesel with a maximum speed of 75 mph, powered by a 6LDA28‑A Sulzer engine delivering 1 160 bhp. Locomotives of this batch were allocated to the London Midland and North Eastern Regions, used on mixed traffic duties and later transferred to Scotland. The final member of the class was withdrawn in March 1978.