Bachmann 35-530 OO Gauge Class 121 Railcar 55022 BR Network SouthEast

Bachmann 35-530 OO Gauge Class 121 Railcar 55022 BR Network SouthEast

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

Product Code: 35530

Manufacturer Number: 35-530
Condition: New
Category: Model Railways, Locomotives, Railcars
Brand: Bachmann
Range: Bachmann Autumn 2024
Loco Class: Class 121 Railcar
Era: Era 8: British Rail Sectorisation 1986 - 1995
Livery: Network SouthEast
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO
DCC Type: DCC Ready
DCC Pin: Plux 22

£161.46

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Thought to be the UK#s longest serving first generation Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU), the Class 121s were first introduced in 1960. Nicknamed Bubble Cars, a total of 16 Class 121 Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) units were built by the Pressed Steel Company between 1960 and 1961 following the same basic design of the Class 117 3-Car DMU, featuring the standard Derby cab and high-density seating. They were similar to the Class 122 DMUs but were distinguished by the presence of the four character headcode box above the cab. The single car units had a cab at each end, plus a guard#s area and seating for 65 passengers. Where additional capacity was required the Class 121s could be coupled with other DMUs that had blue square multiple working equipment.

Delivered to the Western Region, the units were intended for use on branch lines in Cornwall and the Thames Valley. The Class later spread further across the Western Region, whilst also moving to other areas in due course, with several examples ending up with Network SouthEast following Sectorisation. Many of the Class were later repurposed for Departmental work although three remained in passenger service with Silverlink following Privatisation. Chiltern Railways were the final operator of the Class 121s, using two for services between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough, the final unit was withdrawn in 2017. A significant number of the Class survive in preservation.

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- Equipped with a PLUX 22 DCC Decoder Socket
- Length 278mm

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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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