
Fitted with a ESU V5DCC Sound Decoder. Auto-Release Coupling System (Fitted at both ends). BACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 69 SPECIFICATION.
Five pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies. Separate metal bearings fitted to each axle. Diecast metal chassis block and bogie towers. Diecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities. 5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing. Close coupling mechanism fitted at each end, each of which is fitted with coupling pockets to NEM362 standards. Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater.Bogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail. Separately applied metal detail parts, including lifting eyes, windscreen wipers and etched bodyside and fan grilles. Each model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts. Directional lighting, switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control.
Cab lighting, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of each. Separately switched Machine Room lighting (when used on DCC). Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application.
Bach-Up Stay Alive System providing uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only). Speaker Fitted - a pre-fitted speaker is included with every model as standard. Models feature two speakers, including our new speaker with enhanced bass reproduction for optimum sound performance.
ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to. Sound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 69 using recordings from real locomotives. Models operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied. Authentic liveries applied to all models. Multiple paint applications employed on each model using BR & GBRf specification colours. Logos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours.