{"product_id":"class-121-single-car-dmu-w55033-br-blue-sound-fitted","title":"Class 121 Single-Car DMU W55033 BR Blue Sound Fitted","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Class 121 single-car Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) is Bachmann Branchline’s flagship First Generation multiple unit, equalled only by its 3-car Class 117 stablemate. Employing cutting edge technology, these high fidelity models boast a wealth of detail and era-specific options to depict specific railcars at various points during their working careers which, for some, extended towards 60 years in service. Returning to the Branchline range in a selection of new liveries, these iconic suburban DMUs will make a fine addition to any model railway set in the steam-diesel transition period onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing the look and character of the prototype, this Class 121 is adorned with many separate detail components whilst underneath the engine, drive gear and auxiliary equipment is all depicted faithfully. It may be hard to believe, but within these components and integrated into the underframe is hidden the drive mechanism, which is totally invisible with no intrusion into the interior of the model. Talking of the interior and the fine detail extends inside the model too, complete with prototypical decoration. The livery application is executed to a high standard both inside and out, using accurate colours and authentic fonts, typefaces and logos to stunning effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by the low profile mechanism, the technology continues with the lighting suite which includes directional lights, interior cab and passenger saloon lights, and Illuminated headcode boxes and destination blinds, all of which can be enjoyed by analogue users – controlled with the under-chassis switches – or via dedicated functions on DCC. With a Plux22 DCC decoder socket and pre-fitted speaker, these models are ready for sound or why not opt for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich provides authentic sound effects on both DCC and Analogue Control straight out of the box!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit is Preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine BR Blue Livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. W55033\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestination Blinds for Bristol T.M. and Severn Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a PLUX 22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bachmann.co.uk\/product\/class-121-single-car-dmu-w55033-br-blue\/35-529\" https:=\"\" www.bachmann.co.uk=\"\" product=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eitem No. 36-570B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 278mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Cab Fronts with Marker\/Tail Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlated Headcode Boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortened Cab Handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhausts with Large Silencers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAEC 220 A Engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 121 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pole motor and flywheel providing drive to the bogie at the guard’s compartment end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each driven axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailing axles run in metal pinpoint bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal, multi-stage gearbox, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable coupling pockets to NEM362 standards fitted to each bogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied detail parts, including metal lamp irons and cab end handrails, exhaust pipes and windscreen wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring brake and suspension detail and steps where prototypically appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeedometer with flexible connection between bogie and solebar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wealth of separately fitted underframe components including engines, exhaust systems, electrical gear and auxiliary equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior detailing including seating, partitions and driver’s chair and control desk in each cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model is supplied with a full set of decorated bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting, including illuminated headcode panels* and high intensity headlights*, switchable on\/off independently at either end via the chassis-mounted switches or via dedicated DCC functions (*where applicable to the prototype being modelled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately illuminated destination panels, switchable on\/off independently at either end via the chassis-mounted switches or via dedicated DCC functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassenger saloon lighting – switchable on\/off via the chassis-mounted switches or via a dedicated DCC function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab interior lighting – switchable on\/off via the chassis-mounted switches or via a dedicated DCC function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each lighting application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quality speaker employed for optimum sound reproduction, fitted to every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder fitted to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 121 DMU using recordings from real units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e models operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models including interior decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed using BR and corporate specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 121 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThought to be the UK’s longest serving first generation Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU), the Class 121s were first introduced in 1960. Nicknamed ‘Bubble Cars’, a total of 16 Class 121 Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) units were built by the Pressed Steel Company between 1960 and 1961 following the same basic design of the Class 117 3-Car DMU, featuring the standard ‘Derby’ cab and high-density seating. They were similar to the Class 122 DMUs but were distinguished by the presence of the four character headcode box above the cab. The single car units had a cab at each end, plus a guard’s area and seating for 65 passengers. Where additional capacity was required the Class 121s could be coupled with other DMUs that had blue square multiple working equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered to the Western Region, the units were intended for use on branch lines in Cornwall and the Thames Valley. The Class later spread further across the Western Region, whilst also moving to other areas in due course, with several examples ending up with Network SouthEast following Sectorisation. Many of the Class were later repurposed for Departmental work although three remained in passenger service with Silverlink following Privatisation. Chiltern Railways were the final operator of the Class 121s, using two for services between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough, the final unit was withdrawn in 2017. A significant number of the Class survive in preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53436557459795,"sku":"35-529SF","price":299.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_35-529SF.jpg?v=1777287212","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/class-121-single-car-dmu-w55033-br-blue-sound-fitted","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}