Bachmann Branchline OO Class 70 (2011)
 
                    
                
                
            
        Dave Martin
    
    Model overview
 70008 at Newport in May 2016. ©Richard Birse
                          70008 at Newport in May 2016. ©Richard Birse
                        Class 70
 
                    
                    Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Bachmann Branchline - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2011
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
            Manufacturer: Bachmann Branchline - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2011
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
            
                
                    
                    Detailing
                
            
        
        | Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details | Handrails | 
| Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) | Footsteps | 
| Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) | Pipework (for front) | 
| Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) | Sprung buffers | 
| Cab, footplate & interior detail | Glazing Window wipers | 
| Chassis/underframe detail | Battery box Fuel tank Pipework Sanding gear | 
| Wheel "aesthetics" | Chemically-blackened | 
            
                
                    
                    Mechanical
                
            
        
        | Chassis construction | Plastic & metal | 
| Coupling socket/mounting | NEM pockets | 
| Coupling type | Tension lock | 
| Loco-driven wheels (number of) | 12 wheels | 
| Minimum radius | Radius 2 | 
| Weighting (to assist adhesion) | Within chassis | 
            
                
                    
                    Electrical
                
            
        
        | DCC Capability: | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket | 
| DCC speaker | No provision for speaker | 
| Motor location | Centre of chassis | 
| Motor type | Can motor with 2 Flywheels | 
| Pickups | All wheels | 
| Power collection | 2 rail DC | 
| Working lights | Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights | 
 
                         
                         
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
            