Bachmann Branchline OO Class 43 NBL Warship (2015)
Dave Martin
Model overview
D861 'Vigilant' at Tilehurst in June 1962. ©Ben Brooksbank
Class 43 NBL Warship
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Bachmann Branchline - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2015
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Manufacturer: Bachmann Branchline - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2015
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Fan Grill (etched) Handrails Lamp irons |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) |
Footsteps Lamp irons |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Glazing Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
No visible gap between front-bogie & frames |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Finescale |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
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 |
5-pole with two flywheels |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Illuminated headcodes |
