Class 41 (British Rail Class 252) Prototype HSDT Power Car Diesel Locomotive No.41001
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Exclusive to Rails of Sheffield and Locomotion Models.
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The Bachmann Branchline Class 41 Diesel Locomotive depicts No. 41001, one of just two Prototype HSDT Power Cars which made up the Prototype High Speed Diesel Train (HSDT) and a locomotive that now forms part of the National Collection. Selected as the flagship model for their new āRailway Iconsā range, this museum-standard model has been commissioned by Locomotion Models, the official model shop of the National Railway Museum, and Rails of Sheffield. Using the same foundations as the award-winning Bachmann Branchline Class 47 and Class 37, this new model captures the distinctive shape and character of this 1970s icon to a tee. The technical specification for the model is as follows:
MECHANISM:
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Five pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies
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All axle drive
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Electrical pickup from all wheels
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Separate metal bearings fitted to each axle
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Diecast metal chassis block
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Diecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds andĀ haulage capabilities
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16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profileĀ and disc brake detailing
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Tension Lock coupling mounted via a coupling pocket to NEM362 standards fitted toĀ a body-mounted, close-coupling mechanism at the inner end
- Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater
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Bogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail
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Separately applied metal detail parts, including grab handles, windscreen wipers, lampĀ bracket and ETH cables
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Separately fitted underframe equipment, pipework and conduits
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Sprung metal buffers
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Each model supplied with a full set of decorated bufferbeam pipework and accessoryĀ parts
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Directional lighting, including headlights, marker lights and tail lights, all of which are switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control*
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Cab lighting, switchable on DCC or Analogue control*
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Guardās Compartment lighting, switchable on DCC or Analogue control*
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Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each light application
*Switching of lights on Analogue control is by means of the chassis mounted switches
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Plux22 DCC decoder interface
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Dual Fitted with two quality speakers employed for optimum sound reproduction
LIVERY APPLICATION:
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Authentic liveries applied to depict the vehicle in its current Museum condition
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Multiple paint applications employed on each model using BR and corporate specification colours
- Logos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours
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Description
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Exclusive to Rails of Sheffield and Locomotion Models.
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The Bachmann Branchline Class 41 Diesel Locomotive depicts No. 41001, one of just two Prototype HSDT Power Cars which made up the Prototype High Speed Diesel Train (HSDT) and a locomotive that now forms part of the National Collection. Selected as the flagship model for their new āRailway Iconsā range, this museum-standard model has been commissioned by Locomotion Models, the official model shop of the National Railway Museum, and Rails of Sheffield. Using the same foundations as the award-winning Bachmann Branchline Class 47 and Class 37, this new model captures the distinctive shape and character of this 1970s icon to a tee. The technical specification for the model is as follows:
MECHANISM:
-
Five pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies
-
All axle drive
-
Electrical pickup from all wheels
-
Separate metal bearings fitted to each axle
-
Diecast metal chassis block
-
Diecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds andĀ haulage capabilities
-
16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profileĀ and disc brake detailing
-
Tension Lock coupling mounted via a coupling pocket to NEM362 standards fitted toĀ a body-mounted, close-coupling mechanism at the inner end
- Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater
-
Bogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail
-
Separately applied metal detail parts, including grab handles, windscreen wipers, lampĀ bracket and ETH cables
-
Separately fitted underframe equipment, pipework and conduits
-
Sprung metal buffers
-
Each model supplied with a full set of decorated bufferbeam pipework and accessoryĀ parts
-
Directional lighting, including headlights, marker lights and tail lights, all of which are switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control*
-
Cab lighting, switchable on DCC or Analogue control*
-
Guardās Compartment lighting, switchable on DCC or Analogue control*
-
Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each light application
*Switching of lights on Analogue control is by means of the chassis mounted switches
-
Plux22 DCC decoder interface
-
Dual Fitted with two quality speakers employed for optimum sound reproduction
LIVERY APPLICATION:
-
Authentic liveries applied to depict the vehicle in its current Museum condition
-
Multiple paint applications employed on each model using BR and corporate specification colours
- Logos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours
