{"product_id":"bachmann-371-039a-class-20-0-disc-headcode-20104-br-railfreight-red-stripe","title":"371-039A - Graham Farish - N - Class 20\/0 Disc Headcode 20104 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass 20 104 BR Railfreight Red Stripe Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:148 scale model produced by Graham Farish. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue DC Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model mainly operates in Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated in BR company markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to 264mm radius curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadcode Discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Cab Side Windows (Scottish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlated Tablet Catcher Recess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain Bogie Equalising Beams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Sandboxes per Bogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery Boxes fitted with Additional Cover Clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound Oleo Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Rail Class 20, also known as the English Electric Type 1, was introduced under British Railways’ 1955 Modernisation Plan to replace steam locomotives on light freight duties. Built between 1957 and 1968 by English Electric, a total of 228 locomotives were produced, making it the most numerous of the early Type 1 designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned primarily for freight work, the Class 20 featured a single cab and an output of 1,000hp. Limited forward visibility when running cab-first led to locomotives often being paired nose to nose, improving both visibility and operational flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their reliability, the class earned the nickname “Choppers” due to their distinctive exhaust sound. They became a common sight across the British network, especially on coal, trip and engineering services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithdrawals began in the late 1980s as freight operations declined, but many locomotives continued in service under private operators. Several examples remain active today on infrastructure and heritage duties, ensuring the Class 20 remains a popular and highly recognisable choice for model railway enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53917424386387,"sku":"371-039A","price":144.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_371-039A.jpg?v=1784286256","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/bachmann-371-039a-class-20-0-disc-headcode-20104-br-railfreight-red-stripe","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}