Bachmann 31-362B OO Gauge Class 03 03056 BR Blue

Bachmann 31-362B OO Gauge Class 03 03056 BR Blue

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

Product Code: 31362B

Manufacturer Number: 31-362B
Condition: New
Category: Model Railways, Locomotives, Diesel Locomotives
Brand: Bachmann
Range: Bachmann Summer 2024
Loco Class: Class 03 Shunter
Era: Era 7: British Rail TOPS 1973 - 1985
Livery: BR Blue
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO
DCC Type: DCC Ready
DCC Pin: Next 18

£127.46

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The Class 03 diesel shunters were introduced between 1957 and 1962 and with 230 built, the type was one of BR's most successful small 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunters and was adopted as BR's standard small shunter. A development of the Class 04 Drewry#shunter, construction was shared between British Railways' Swindon Works and Doncaster Works and initial allocations for the class covered all regions except Scotland.

Shunting was the main employment, with their short wheelbase and light weight making them particularly useful in areas where weight restrictions or tight trackwork existed. Examples were also assigned to station pilot duties and due to the short wheelbase, it was common for them to be coupled to a shunter#s truck or runner wagon to ensure sufficient length for reliable operation of track circuits.

Weighing in at 30 Tons, some 18 Tons less than the Class 08 diesel shunter, the Class 03's were fitted with Gardner engines and their distinctive jackshaft drive arrangement gave the locomotives a top speed of 28½ mph. Despite their usefulness, a downturn in shunting requirements meant that withdrawals began in 1968, although the last remained in service on mainland Britain until 1987. Two examples operated on the Isle of Wight, with lowered cab roofs to account for the restricted loading gauge, and these remained in traffic on the island until 1993. One of these Isle of Wight locos, No. 03179, was resurrected by West Anglia Great Northern in 1998 to shunt their Hornsey Depot. Subsequently operated by First Capital Connect, the loco was finally withdrawn in 2008 after which the locomotive was preserved bringing the total number of surviving examples to 56.

- Flowerpot Chimney
- Single Air Horn
- NEM Coupling Pockets
- Sprung Buffers
- Powerful Coreless Motor
- Detailed Cab Interior with pre-fitted Driver in one cab
- Cab Lighting (when used on DCC only)
- Locomotive Ready to Accept a Speaker
- Accessory Pack
- Equipped with a Next18 DCC Decoder Socket
- Length 105mm

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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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