Bachmann 32-806DS

Class 47/0 D1842 BR Two-Tone Green (Small Yellow Panels)

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Range
Branchline
Product Code
32-806DS
RRP
£259.95
Release date
2019

Model details

Coupling type
Tension lock
Finish
Pristine
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Name
W.P. Allen
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Livery
Two-Tone Green
DCC status
DCC Sound Fitted
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Tooling date
2008
Running number
D1842
Features
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Top speed
75 or 95 mph
Total built
512
Tractive effort
55,000 to 60,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
Co-Co
Power output
2,750 hp
(Later derated to 2,580 hp)
Operated by
British Rail
Advenza Freight
Anglia
Caledonian Sleeper
Colas Rail
Cotswold Rail
Direct Rail Services
EWS
First Great Western
FM Rail
Fragonset
Freightliner
GB Railfreight
Harry Needle Railroad Co.
ONE
Porterbrook
Rail Operations Group
Riviera Trains
Victa Westlink Rail
Virgin Trains
Waterman Railways
West Coast Railway Co.
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
In service until
Present
Locomotive type
Diesel-Electric
Build dates
1962 to 1968
Builder
Brush Traction
British Rail Crewe Works
Locomotive class*
British Rail Class 47/0
Motive power
Diesel
Built
August 1948
Total produced
512

* 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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Bachmann British Rail Class 47/0 D1842 is a model locomotive finished in a pristine two‑tone green livery with the running number D1842 displayed on the cab. The model measures 255 mm in length and is fitted with DCC sound capability.

It can negotiate a minimum radius of 438 mm (second radius) and includes directional lighting. The locomotive is powered by a diesel motor and is suitable for operation at speeds up to 80 mph (rated 95 mph).

The model represents a British Railways Class 47/0 built between 1962 and 1965, reflecting the late‑crest period of British Railways. Its manufacturer part number is 32‑806DS.

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