Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
Era 7
Pristine BR Blue livery
Running No. 09009
Equipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder item No. 36-570B
Length 122mm
 
 
DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL
Angle Section Main Frames Concealed Bodyside Door Hinges Radiator Ladders Removed Wooden Cab Door LMS Pattern Buffers Dual Brakes 6 Front Marker Lights (lower outer lights with rounded bottom housings, all others with square bottom housings) 6 Front Lamp Irons 6 Rear Marker Lights (lower outer lights with rounded bottom housings, all others with square bottom housings) 6 Rear Lamp Irons Standard Cab Panel (without Stiffening Ribs) Horn Cab Roof Vent Air Compressor Cabinet (LHS) Bonnet Side Grab Handles High Level Air Pipes
 
BACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 08/09 SPECIFICATION
MECHANISM:
Five pole motor with flywheel providing drive to the rear axle
Sprung centre axle to aid running over uneven track
Electrical pickup from all wheels
Separate metal bearings fitted to each axle
Diecast metal chassis block incorporating the gearbox, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities
5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing
Detachable coupling pockets to NEM362 standards fitted at both ends
Auto-Release Couplings fitted at both ends – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (SOUND FITTED DELUXE models only)
Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater
DETAILING:
Precision moulded bodyshell and frames/running board with numerous separately fitted parts including ladders, footsteps, bonnet grilles and lamp irons
Separately applied metal detail parts, including sand boxes and sand pipes, grab handles, windscreen wipers, light conduits and lifting points
Authentic outside-framed running gear
Frames constructed from multiple components, including separate springs and brake gear allowing full relief detailing
Sprung metal buffers
Cab interior detailing which includes the control desk, instruments & dials, equipment cabinets and handbrake, all with era-specific decoration
Each model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts including screw-link couplings (cosmetic)
LIGHTING:
Fully operational front and rear lights with two, four or six lights dependent on the prototype being modelled
Eight microswitches (easily accessed via the removable, clip-on roof panel) allowing user-configuration of the front and rear lights when operated on DCC or Analogue control
Shunting lights (one red and one white light at each end) operated via a dedicated function on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control
Cab light operated via a dedicated function on DCC, or using an easy access microswitch on Analogue control
Front and rear lights can be turned on/off independently via two dedicated functions on DCC, or using two easy access microswitches on Analogue control
Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application
DCC:
Plux22 DCC decoder interface
Easy-access DCC decoder socket via a removable roof panel – secured by clips for ensured fit and alignment
Bach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)
SOUND:
A quality speaker employed for optimum sound reproduction, fitted to every model as standard
Zimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder fitted to SOUND FITTED and SOUND FITTED DELUXE versions
Sound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 08 using recordings from real locomotives
SOUND FITTED and SOUND FITTED DELUXE models operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied
LIVERY APPLICATION:
Authentic liveries applied to all models
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
In addition, where applicable Etched Nameplates are also provided