32-287BSF Bachmann Class 101 2-Car DMU BR Blue & Grey DCC Sound Fitted

32-287BSF Bachmann Class 101 2-Car DMU BR Blue & Grey DCC Sound Fitted The Class 101 two-car Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) captures the character of these first generation DMUs to a tee. Featuring detailed bodywork and interiors, the bogies have been finely rendered and all of the chassis-mounted equipment is present and correct too.

All of these details are highlighted by the exquisite livery application, using BR-specification colours and authentic numbers and logos to produce a multiple unit fit for any British Rail fleet. This model comes complete with a DCC sound decoder and speaker pre-fitted, meaning you can enjoy realistic sounds on both Analogue and DCC straight out of the box.

Pristine BR Blue & Grey Livery. 2-Car Unit comprising DMBS No.

Destination Blinds for Chester and Manchester. Powerful 5 Pole Motor with Flywheel. Directional Lighting and Illuminated Destination Blinds. Fitted with a Zimo MS440C 21MTC DCC Sound Decoder - Function list below. F0 - Directional Lights - On/Off (and Switch Sound).

F1 - On - Warm Engine Start / On, Off - Failed Engine Start / On, Off, On - Cold Engine Start. F3 - Single Horn (Speed & Direction Related). F4 - Two-Tone Horn (Speed & Direction Related). F5 - Light Engine Mode. F6 - Stationary - Engine Speed Up for Compressor / Moving - Engine at Cruise.

F7 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related). F8 - Detonators (Speed Related).

F9 - Air Tank Drain Down. F10 - Guard's Whistle.

F11 - On - Guard's Buzzer / Off - Driver's Response. F12 - On - Guard's Double Buzzer / Off - Driver's Response. F13 - On - Driver's Window Opening / Off - Driver's Window Closing. F14 - On - Driver's Door Opening / Off - Driver's Door Closing.

F15 - Passenger Doors Slamming. F18 - Fade All Sounds.

F20 - Speed Restricted Movement. F21 - Rail Clack Sound Off. F23 - Passenger Requesting Destination. F25 -'Mind the Step.

Analogue Users: Please note that normal load running sounds and any other automatic or randomised sounds will also operate when this model is used on analogue control (DC) straight from the box! CLASS 101 DMU HISTORY The Class 101 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) was one of the most numerous and widely used types of all the first generation DMUs. Typically formed into two-, three- or four-car sets, the first examples were introduced in 1956 and more than 600 vehicles, including driving vehicles fitted with a cab at one end and corridor gangway at the other, and intermediate cars with corridor gangways at both ends, were built by Metropolitan Cammell at Washwood Heath in Birmingham. Initially allocated to the North Eastern, London Midland and Scottish Regions, the units later saw use on the Eastern and Western Regions, with occasional running into Southern Region territory too. Fitted with the Blue Square control system, the Class 101s could work in multiple with other 101s and numerous other DMUs when additional capacity was required.

During the 1970s BR embarked on a refurbishment programme to provide passengers with an improved travelling environment and the Class 101s were used as a testbed for these works which resulted in the majority of Class 101 vehicles being refurbished over a period of almost ten years. In later years many sets were given an additional makeover to extend their passenger service life, whilst others found new roles carrying parcels, as route learning units and for sandite operations. Around thirty two-car units were still in traffic at the start of the 21. Century making the Class 101 one of the final first generation DMUs to remain in revenue-earning service. The type remains popular today, with more than forty vehicles being preserved and these can now be found operating on preserved railways around the UK.