{"product_id":"br-class-20-0-20088-br-railfreight-sector-unbranded","title":"BR Class 20\/0 - 20088 BR Railfreight Sector (Unbranded)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe all-new Bachmann Branchline Class 20\/0 broke cover in 2021, our first New Tooling project to be unveiled in the quarterly British Railway Announcements, and now we have more new models to share with you. No. 20088 was the sole Class 20 to receive BR Railfreight’s triple grey sector colour scheme, although no sector branding was applied, and the locomotive is the subject of this Branchline model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis latest generation Bo-Bo diesel locomotive from Bachmann Branchline brings the classic BR Class 20\/0 right up to date, capturing the subtle lines of these distinctive locomotives. The high level of detail is brought to life by the intricate livery application, whilst the powerful drive mechanism, Plux22 DCC interface and a full suite of lighting offers the perfect complement to the model’s good looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEra 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePristine BR Railfreight Triple Grey livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRunning No. 20088\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEquipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bachmann.co.uk\/product\/plux22-dcc-loco-decoder-%28with-brake-button-function%29\/36-570A\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.bachmann.co.uk\/product\/plux22-dcc-loco-decoder-%28with-brake-button-function%29\/36-570A\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eitem No. 36-570A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength 190mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisc Headcodes (Discs supplied in the Accessory Pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge Cab Side Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Piece Radiator Shutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Piece Bodyside Handrail (RHS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly Fluted Bogie Equalising Beams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMechanical Speedo Drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal Battery Boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo Sandboxes per Bogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRound Oleo Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScottish-Style Bufferbeam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNose-end Solebar Handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSnowploughs (optional part supplied in the Accessory Pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 20 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFive pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiecast metal chassis block and bogie towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetachable coupling pockets to NEM362 standards fitted to each bogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRotating radiator fan (un-motorised)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including handrails, grab handles, sand pipes and etched fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirectional lighting, including headlights and high intensity headlights where applicable, switchable on\/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpeaker installed in all models for optimum sound reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder fitted to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 20 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using BR and corporate specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition, where applicable Etched Nameplates and Plaques are also provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCLASS 20\/0 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe British Railways Board's (BRB) 1955 modernisation plan called for a change to alternative forms of traction and manufacturers were asked to produce trial or initial designs for evaluation. English Electric adapted an existing design based on an export model for a 1,000bhp diesel and 20 were built as a pilot scheme for assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first batch was built in 1957 and the diesels were assigned to work from Devon's Road depot, East London. The design was a success from the start and by 1962 a total of 127 had been built. Following assessment of all the Type 1 diesels, BRB placed a further order increasing the total to 228 by 1968 and the design became the BR standard for 1,000bhp diesel locomotives. With the introduction of TOPS the locomotives were designated Class 20 and renumbered 20001 to 20228. The locomotives were principally designed for freight work but also saw service on summer passenger trains where train heating was not required. The Class 20s worked over the Eastern, London Midland and Scottish regions as well as into Wales and were commonly associated with coal traffic. The only drawback the Class had was its single end cab, unlike modern designs that have a cab at each end. BR resolved this problem by regularly operating the Class 20s as pairs, nose to nose, and with the combined power of 2,000bhp they were able to haul the heavier block freight trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBR's decision to switch to Type 5 and in particular Class 60 diesels in the late 1980s started a gradual withdrawal of the fleet, with just 28 left by 1994. A tribute to the design is that after 45 years the Class is still in service with DRS on mainline duties following refurbishment, the resulting locomotives being designated Class 20\/3s. At least 28 of the class are now preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53436544057683,"sku":"35-361","price":224.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_35-361.jpg?v=1777287210","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/br-class-20-0-20088-br-railfreight-sector-unbranded","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}