31-886 MR 3835 (4F) with Fowler Tender 43892 BR Black (British Railways)
The LMS 4F was seen as the ultimate development of the humble 0-6-0 tender locomotive, and the Bachmann Branchline model is a faithful OO Scale replica of this iconic type. First borne by the Midland Railway (MR) in 1911, the 4Fs remained in traffic until the final days of BR steam but we’re depicting No. 43892 at the start of its BR career with British Railways wording on its Fowler tender, as seen soon after BR was formed in 1948.
The 4Fs were simple yet beautiful machines and the Branchline model pays homage to that with high fidelity mouldings for the main components like the smokebox, boiler, firebox and cab, which are all mounted on a diecast metal running plate. Countless separate detailing parts are then added like the metal handrails, turned brass safety valves, lamp irons and lubricators. Sprung metal buffers are fitted to both bufferbeams.
The locomotive’s diecast chassis is enhanced with brake blocks, brake rigging and sandboxes with separate wire sandpipes, whilst between the frames a representation of the inside motion is present. This attention to detail extends to the tender, while the tender drawbar is adjustable to suit individual layout conditions and electrical connections are incorporated into the drawbar.
Look inside the cab and you will find a sublime level of detail; the boiler backhead boasts an array of separately fitted pipework, controls and dials, all of which are enhanced further with bespoke decoration. A poseable fallplate is fitted to the rear of the cab to complete the look.
The black colour scheme may not seem like the most difficult livery to replicate but the usual care and attention that you expect from Bachmann Branchline has been employed to ensure that the paint finish is rich and consistent throughout. Details like the running number, plates and plaques are then added using precision printing techniques for full authenticity.
The Branchline 4F runs as well as it looks thanks to a power full three pole motor and diecast metal gearbox. The locomotive driving wheels run in separate metal bearings and all six driving wheels are equipped with electrical pickups, tender pickups are included too. The tender houses a 21 Pin decoder socket and pre-fitted speaker, making it easy to upgrade this model to DCC or DCC sound, or why not opt for our SOUND FITTEDmodel and the work’s done for you.
MODEL FEATURES:
Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
Era 4
Pristine BR Black ‘British Railways’ livery
Running No. 43892
Fowler Tender with Water Pickup Gear
Short Chimney
Ross Pop Safety Valves
Fluted Connecting Rods
Powerful 3 Pole Motor
Tender Pick-ups
Adjustable Tender Drawbar
NEM Coupling Pockets
Sprung Buffers
Accessory Pack
Locomotive Ready to Accept a Speaker
Equipped with a 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket – Recommend Decoder item No. 36-557A
Length 221mm (over couplings)
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