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Bachmann 32-441

Class 24/1 D5149 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels)

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

Manufacturer description

Class 24/1 D5149 BR Green Small Yellow Panel

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 Removal from service of the Class began in the late 1960s, with the final locomotive being withdrawn in 1981.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 D5149 in British Rail green livery with a late crest, modelled to a length of 210 mm. The kit is finished in pristine condition and carries the running number D5149. It is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket, can navigate a minimum radius of 438 mm (2nd radius), and includes both directional and interior lighting.

The model represents a diesel‑electric British Rail Class 24, built between 1958 and 1967, with a total of 151 examples produced. It is based on the period of the British Railways late crest, and the original locomotives were capable of a maximum speed of 75 mph. The manufacturer part number is 32‑441.

Key features of the kit include full directional and cab lighting when operated in DCC mode, sprung buffers and a pre‑fitted speaker for digital sound installation. The prototype was constructed at BR Derby Works in 1960‑61 and was used for mixed‑traffic duties across most regions of British Rail, apart from the Western region.

The Class 24 was originally designated Type 2 and was powered by a 6LDA28‑A Sulzer engine delivering 1 160 bhp. The fleet entered service following the 1955 modernisation plan, remained in operation for up to 28 years and was fully withdrawn by 1981.