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Bachmann 35-027

GWR 94XX Pannier Tank 9479 BR Black (Late Crest)

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

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^* 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 Great Western Railway 94XX Pannier Tank model 9479 represents British Railways’ late‑crest period. The locomotive is finished in pristine black livery with the late crest, carries the running number 9479 and is built to a length of 133 mm. It is DCC‑ready with a Next18 socket and can negotiate a minimum radius of 371 mm (1st radius). The model depicts a 0‑6‑0 steam engine designed by Frederick Hawksworth and produced under manufacturer part number 35‑027.

The prototype was built between 1947 and 1956, with a total of 210 units produced. It belongs to the GWR 9400 class and was operated by British Railways. The model accurately represents the locomotive’s appearance during the British Railways late‑crest era.