{"product_id":"bachmann-31-884asf-fowler-tender","title":"31-884ASF - Bachmann - OO - Fowler Tender","description":"\u003cp\u003eBranchline 31-884ASF MR 3835 (4F) with Fowler Tender 43982 BR Black (Late Crest) SOUND FITTED - OO Gauge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe LMS 4F was seen as the ultimate development of the humble 0-6-0 tender locomotive, and the Bachmann Branchline model is a faithful OO Scale replica of this iconic type. First borne by the Midland Railway (MR) in 1911, the 4Fs remained in traffic until the final days of BR steam and we’ve modelled a late survivor, No. 43982, which in 1964 received yellow cabside stripes to signal that the locomotive was prohibited to work on the West Coast Mainline south of Crewe from September 1964 due to the newly installed overhead electrified lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 4Fs were simple yet beautiful machines and the Branchline model pays homage to that with high fidelity mouldings for the main components like the smokebox, boiler, firebox and cab, which are all mounted on a diecast metal running plate. Countless separate detailing parts are then added like the metal handrails, turned brass safety valves, lamp irons and lubricators. Sprung metal buffers are fitted to both bufferbeams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe locomotive’s diecast chassis is enhanced with brake blocks, brake rigging and sandboxes with separate wire sandpipes, whilst between the frames a representation of the inside motion is present. This attention to detail extends to the tender, while the tender drawbar is adjustable to suit individual layout conditions and electrical connections are incorporated into the drawbar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLook inside the cab and you will find a sublime level of detail; the boiler backhead boasts an array of separately fitted pipework, controls and dials, all of which are enhanced further with bespoke decoration. A poseable fallplate is fitted to the rear of the cab to complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe black colour scheme may not seem like the most difficult livery to replicate but the usual care and attention that you expect from Bachmann Branchline has been employed to ensure that the paint finish is rich and consistent throughout. Details like the running number, plates and plaques are then added using precision printing techniques for full authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Branchline 4F runs as well as it looks thanks to a power full three pole motor and diecast metal gearbox. The locomotive driving wheels run in separate metal bearings and all six driving wheels are equipped with electrical pickups, tender pickups are included too. Meanwhile, with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e this model is ready to run on analogue and DCC systems and will provide a range of authentic sound effects to bring another level of realism to your model railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine BR Black Late Crest livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 43982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFowler Tender with Water Pickup Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort Chimney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoss Pop Safety Valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluted Connecting Rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful 3 Pole Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender Pick-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Tender Drawbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEM Coupling Pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fitted with a ESU Loksound V5DCC 21 Pin DCC Sound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 221mm (over couplings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53873539154259,"sku":"31-884ASF","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/31-884ASF.jpg?v=1780412444","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/bachmann-31-884asf-fowler-tender","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}