{"product_id":"31-517z-bachmann-class-158-2-car-sprinter-dmu-158-827-ginsters","title":"31-517Z Bachmann Class 158 2-Car Sprinter DMU - 158 827 Ginsters","description":"31-517Z Bachmann Class 158 2-Car Sprinter DMU - 158 827 - Ginsters livery - Exclusive to Kernow Model Rail Centre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive Wales \u0026amp; Borders Class 158s received the Ginsters advertising livery - 158 819 \/ 821 \/ 825 \/ 827 \/ 841 - and operated throughout the Wales \u0026amp; Borders Franchise area, including Cardiff to Penzance, Manchester to Cardiff, Portsmouth to Cardiff, Barmouth to Birmingham etc. Applied in early 2003 the vinyls were removed in early 2007. The livery included images of Cornwall and Ginsters logos (which were also added to the roof!) along with large advertising posters on each side which were designed to look hand painted.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEra 9\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eGinsters livery\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRunning No. 158 827\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTwo-Car Unit comprising car Nos. 52827 \u0026amp; 57827\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDestination blinds for Bristol Temple Meads\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEquipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder \u003cspan\u003eitem No. 36-570B\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLength 610mm\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEACH TWO-CAR UNIT COMPRISES TWO POWERED VEHICLES WITH THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThree pole motor with flywheel providing drive to the inner bogie\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTwin axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each driven axle\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTrailing axles run in metal pinpoint bearings\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDiecast metal, multi-stage gearbox, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWorking miniature BSI Couplings at the cab end\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eConductive couplings with integral close coupling mechanism at the inner end\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including exhaust guards and interior luggage racks\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring brake and suspension detail\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted underframe components\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEach model is supplied with an accessory pack comprising exhaust pipes, frame extensions and coupling tool\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting, including illuminated destination panels, with Day\/Night mode – selectable via the chassis-mounted switches or via a dedicated DCC function\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDirectional lights can be turned on\/off at each end independently via the chassis-mounted switches or via separate DCC functions \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePassenger saloon lighting – switchable on\/off via the chassis-mounted switches or via a dedicated DCC function\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCab lighting at the trailing end*\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDoor interlock lights* (*when used on DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each lighting application\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDCC:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface – one decoder required per unit\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEasy-access DCC decoder socket located behind removable panel on underside of Car A\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTwo speakers fitted, one in each vehicle, for optimum sound reproduction – fitted to every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eZimo MX645P22 DCC Sound Decoder fitted to \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e versions\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 158 DMU using recordings from real units\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e models operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to both vehicles including interior decoration\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed using BR and corporate specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56355900850556,"sku":"31-517Z","price":299.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3048\/7164\/files\/WEB_20231012_20BACHMANN_2031-517_7_2a37fe86-a1c2-435e-a50f-38b9859a0406.jpg?v=1786091779","url":"https:\/\/www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com\/products\/31-517z-bachmann-class-158-2-car-sprinter-dmu-158-827-ginsters","provider":"Kernow Model Rail Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}