Bachmann 32-532A

Class 55 'Deltic' 55003 'Meld' BR Blue

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Product Code
32-532A
GTIN
803393058630
RRP
£179.95
Catalogue
2019 Range
Release date
2019

Model details

Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Chassis construction
Diecast
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Passenger figures
No
Livery
Blue
Based on preserved
No
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Tooling date
2008
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Finish
Pristine
Coupling type
Tension lock
DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
DCC
DCC Ready
Features
Directional lighting
Interior lighting
Pickup in tender

Prototype information

Builder
English Electric - Vulcan Foundry
Build date
1961 - 1962
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Total built
22
Tractive effort
50,000 lbf
Top speed
100mph
In service until
1982
Main duties
Express Passenger
Wheel configuration
Co-Co
Operated by
British Rail
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 55 "Deltic"
Motive power
Diesel

* 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 of the British Rail Class 55 Deltic, running number 55003 and named Meld, represents a locomotive built between 1961 and 1962. It is part of the 2019 range and is finished in pristine condition with the British Rail Blue TOPS livery. The model measures 280 mm in length, is powered by diesel, and is capable of a maximum speed of 100 mph.

Technical features include DCC readiness with a 21‑pin socket, directional and interior lighting, and a minimum curve radius of 2nd radius (438 mm). The model bears the manufacturer part number 32‑532A and depicts one of the 22 locomotives originally produced in this class.

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