The Class 40 Diesel Locomotive has long been a highlight of the Bachmann Branchline OO scale fleet, and for 2023 this popular model has been upgraded to bring you more features than ever before. This model depicts preserved locomotive No. D345 which is presented in its current condition, carrying retro BR Green livery with small yellow panels but with the modern adornments of overhead warning flashes and orange cantrail lining. The locomotive’s unique nose end combination, with central headcode panels and high intensity headlights, is also modelled faithfully on this SOUND FITTED model.
With the DCC decoder interface upgraded to Plux22; new lighting features and enhanced speaker arrangements have also been employed on the Class 40 to enhance the operating experience – all of which can be enjoyed out of the box with this SOUND FITTED model. On track the model has a mighty presence, just like the real locomotives and, with its five pole, twin flywheel motor powering all six driving wheels, you can be sure of a performance to match too. This Class 40’s good looks are enriched by the superb livery application using true-to-prototype colours, fonts and logos to produce a model fit for any collection.
 
Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
Era 9
Pristine BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) livery
Running No. D345
SOUND FITTED - Fitted with a ESU V5DCC Sound Decoder – See below for the function list
Length 285mm
 
DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL
Glazed Centre Headcode Panels displaying Blinds 0Z21 and 1J58
Corner Handrails
Clayton Boiler Port on Roof with Blank fitted
Cantrail Grilles Arranged as appropriate to a locomotive with a Clayton Boiler
Square Boiler Access Panel
Fitted with Multiple Working Equipment
Fitted with Dual Brakes (Air Pipes fitted)
Etched Frost Grilles (optional part supplied in the Accessory Pack)
 
BACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 40 SPECIFICATION
MECHANISM:
Five pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies
Authentic 1Co-Co1 drive arrangement with six axle drive
Electrical pickup from all twelve driving wheels
Separate metal bearings fitted to each driven axle
Gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities
16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing
NEM coupling pockets to NEM362 standards integrated into each bogie
Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater
DETAILING:
Bogies fitted with separate steps and sandboxes
Rotating radiator fan (un-motorised)
Separately applied metal detail parts, including grab handles, sand pipes and etched fan grilles
Sprung buffers
Pre-fitted driver in one cab
Each model is pre-fitted with a full set of decorated, model-specific buffer beam pipework and accessory parts
LIGHTING:
Directional lighting, including headlights and high intensity headlights where applicable, switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control
Cab lighting*, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of each
Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application
DCC:
Plux22 DCC decoder interface
SOUND:
Two quality speakers employed for optimum sound reproduction, fitted to every model as standard
ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to SOUND FITTED versions
Sound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 40 using recordings from real locomotives
SOUND FITTED 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
LIVERY APPLICATION:
Authentic liveries applied to all models
Multiple paint applications employed on each model using BR and corporate specification colours
Logos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours
In addition, where applicable Etched Nameplates and Plaques are also provided
 
SOUNDS
F0 - Directional Lights - On/Off (plus Light Switch Sound)
F1 - On - Warm Engine Start / On, Off - Failed Engine Start / On, Off, On - Cold Engine Start
F2 - Brake
F3* - Horn
F4* - Horn
F5 - Heavy Load
F6 - Coasting (Manual notch Down if F22 On)
F7 - Maximum Revs (Manual notch Up if F22 On)
F8** - On - Coupling Up / Off - Uncoupling
F9 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related)
F10 - Fan Noise
F11 - On - Guard’s Whistle / Off - Driver’s Response Horn
F12 - Cab Lights On/Off No. 1 End (plus Light Switch Sound)
F13 - Cab Lights On/Off No. 2 End (plus Light Switch Sound)
F14 - High Intensity Headlight (if fitted, F0 must be ON)
F15 - Auto Uncouple Cycle
F16 - AWS Horn
F17 - AWS Bell
F18 - On - Sound Fades Out / Off - Sound Fades In
F19 - Mute (Latch) / Volume Cycles 6 Levels (Trigger)
F20 - No. 1 End (Fan) Directional Lights Off
F21 - No. 2 End (non-Fan) Directional Lights Off
F22 - Manual Notching Logic On/Off (control with F6 & F7)
F23 - Spirax Valve
F24 - Station Announcement
F25 - On - Driver’s Door Open / Off - Driver’ Door Shut
F26 - Air Dump
F27 - Exhauster
*Alternative Horn sounds and behaviour can be selected via CV changes
** Alternative coupling sounds can be selected via CV changes
Analogue Users: Please note that normal load running sounds and any other automatic or randomised sounds will also operate when this model is used on analogue control (DC) straight from the box!