{"product_id":"31-362b-bachmann-class-03-diesel-shunter-number-03-056-br-blue","title":"31-362B Bachmann Class 03 Diesel Shunter number 03 056 - BR Blue","description":"31-362B Bachmann Class 03 Diesel Shunter number 03 056 - BR Blue  \u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to welcome the Class 03 Diesel Shunter back to the Bachmann Branchline OO scale range as No. 03056 in BR Blue livery with the distinct wasp stripes at either end. Taking advantage of the technical upgrades undertaken to the popular Branchline model a few years ago, this Class 03 features a coreless motor, Next18 DCC decoder socket and has space for a speaker for those wishing to add sound – or why not opt for our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e model which has a Speaker and DCC Sound Decoder pre-fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Bachmann Branchline model combines a detailed chassis, depicting the jackshaft drive arrangement of the prototype and complete with sandboxes, sandpipes and underframe equipment, with a high fidelity bodyshell adorned with numerous separately-fitted detail parts. The distinctive bonnet doors are fitted with separate handrails, with further separate handrails to be found around the cab, at the front of the locomotive and on the running plate. Lamps irons and windscreen wipers are each fitted individually, as is the flowerpot chimney and the turned metal air horn. With NEM coupling pockets, the standard tension lock couplings can be removed and replaced with the supplied filling piece to complete the look of the deep bufferbeams that are a feature of the prototype. Finished with an exquisite livery application using authentic colours, logos and fonts, this is an attractive addition to any OO scale collection.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEra 7\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePristine BR Blue (Wasp Stripes) livery\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRunning No. 03056\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFlowerpot Chimney\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSingle Air Horn\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eNEM Coupling Pockets\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSprung Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePowerful Coreless Motor\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDetailed Cab Interior with pre-fitted Driver in one cab\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCab Lighting (when used on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLocomotive Ready to Accept a Speaker\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAccessory Pack\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEquipped with a Next18 DCC Decoder Socket – Recommend Decoder \u003cstrong\u003eitem No. 36-567A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLength 105mm\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 03 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56355945841020,"sku":"31-362B","price":104.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3048\/7164\/files\/WEB_20240914_20BACHMANN_2031-362B_2_0eaf731f-da8f-467c-9b90-0efb50bf336d.jpg?v=1786091774","url":"https:\/\/www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com\/products\/31-362b-bachmann-class-03-diesel-shunter-number-03-056-br-blue","provider":"Kernow Model Rail Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}