Bachmann 32-344 OO Gauge Class 25/2 25085 BR Blue

Bachmann 32-344 OO Gauge Class 25/2 25085 BR Blue

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: 32344

Manufacturer Number: 32-344
Condition: New
Category: Model Railways, Locomotives, Diesel Locomotives
Brand: Bachmann
Range: Bachmann Summer 2024
Loco Class: Class 25
Era: Era 7: British Rail TOPS 1973 - 1985
Livery: BR Blue
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO
DCC Type: DCC Ready
DCC Pin: Plux 22

£169.96

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Following publication of the British Railways Modernization Plan in 1955, the British Rail Class 25 diesels were introduced into service in 1961 and were more powerful than the Class 24 Bo-Bo diesels introduced three years earlier. A total of 325 Class 25 Diesel Locomotives over several sub-types were built, most at BR Derby, but some were constructed at Crewe and Darlington with a further 26 built by Beyer Peacock of Manchester.

As Type 2 locomotives, the Class 25s were often seen working in pairs to increase operational power. The class was, however, a true mixed traffic locomotive, equally at home on either passenger or mixed freight duties. They were well suited to the task of replacing steam traction on duties over a wide area of the British Railways system and were allocated to numerous depots across the Eastern, London Midland, Scottish and Western Regions. Although not allocated to the Southern Region, they were often seen on incoming and through traffic from the other regions.

Following closure of numerous lines in the late 1960s and the resultant loss of passenger work, during the 70s & 80s they were more likely to be seen on either freight, newspaper, parcels or specialized duties, with notable examples including the provision of train heating for steam hauled specials in their swansong years. The Class was finally withdrawn from service in 1987, but twenty preserved locomotives survive to the present day.

- Equipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket
- Length 202mm
- Late Body with Cantrail Grilles - Class 25/2
- Glazed Headcode Panels - displaying Blinds 0000 and 0000
- Modified Long Exhaust
- Boiler Exhaust
- Plated Bodyside Boiler Vent
- Plated Bodyside Steps
- Original Bodyside Water Filler Door
- Original Battery Boxes
- Early Pattern Sand Boxes
- 510 Gallon Fuel Tank
- 580 Gallon Water Tank

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

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