Main Line Hunslet 0-4-0ST 'Charles' Penrhyn Quarry Lined Black (Late)

Explore the captivating world of model railways and miniature railways with our latest addition, unveiled as part of our Winter 2022 British Railway Announcements – the all-new Mainline Hunslets in OO9 scale from Bachmann Narrow Gauge. Among our trio of launch models, allow us to...

Explore the captivating world of model railways and miniature railways with our latest addition, unveiled as part of our Winter 2022 British Railway Announcements – the all-new Mainline Hunslets in OO9 scale from Bachmann Narrow Gauge. Among our trio of launch models, allow us to introduce you to 'Charles,' resplendent in its Late Penrhyn Quarry Lined Black livery.

Following in the tracks of our multi-award-winning Double Fairlie locomotives, we've chosen another illustrious prototype celebrated for its service on the narrow gauge railways of North Wales to join the distinguished Bachmann Narrow Gauge range. This exclusive Class, comprising only three locomotives, can now be faithfully recreated at various stages of their working lives, all thanks to our versatile tooling suite.

Our Mainline Hunslet model stands as a testament to precision engineering, incorporating the highest levels of detail to bring you a miniature masterpiece of supreme fidelity. Its exquisite livery application employs the latest paint techniques, ensuring an authentic and captivating finish that transports you to a bygone era.

Despite their modest size, these locomotives are robust and intricately detailed. They feature a diecast metal saddle tank, cylinder block, frames, and footplate, coupled with a precision-moulded cab, smokebox, and other separate detail components. The cab interior is a work of art, and behind the hinged, posable firebox door, you'll find firebox lighting that operates seamlessly on both analogue and DCC systems.

Speaking of DCC (Digital Command Control), our Mainline Hunslets come equipped with a Next18 DCC decoder socket and a pre-fitted speaker, making it easy for you to convert your model for DCC running. Alternatively, consider opting for a SOUND FITTED model to elevate your railway experience to new heights and immerse yourself in the symphony of sound.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Narrow Gauge OO9 Scale

• Era 4

• Pristine Penrhyn Quarry Lined Black (Late) livery

• Named 'Charles'

• Etched Name Plates and Works Plates included

• Equipped with a Next18 DCC Decoder Socket – Recommend Decoder item No. 36-567A

• Length 67mm

DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL:

• Welded Saddle Tank

• Square Cab Front Windows

• Tool Brackets on the Left-Hand Side of Saddle Tank

• Oval Sanding Pots mounted on the sides of the Saddle Tank

• Smokebox Handrail with Handrail Knobs

• Displacement Lubricators fitted to the Cylinders

MECHANISM:

• Coreless motor with flywheel

• Electrical pickup from all wheels

• Separate metal bearings fitted to each axle

• Diecast metal chassis block

• 9mm (OO9 narrow gauge) wheels to NEM310 standards with authentic profile and detailing

• Coupling pockets to NEM355 standards, with a standard OO9 coupling hook assembly (hook and loop coupling also supplied for optional fitting)

• Designed to operate on curves of first radius (228.6mm) or greater

DETAILING:

• Diecast metal cylinder block, frames, footplate, and saddle tank

• Precision-moulded plastic smokebox and cab

• Highly detailed and decorated cab interior, featuring separately fitted regulator, reverser lever, handbrake, gauge frames, and a hinged firebox door that can be posed open or closed

• Separately applied details, including reverser, injectors, handrails, smokebox dart, whistle, and tool brackets (where applicable)

• Each model is supplied with a set of authentically decorated etched nameplates and works plates

Lighting:

• Firebox Glow (on analogue) / Firebox Glow & Flicker (on DCC or when SOUND FITTED models are used on analogue)

DCC:

• Next18 DCC decoder interface

Sound:

• Speaker installed in all models for optimum sound reproduction

• Zimo MX659N18 DCC Sound Decoder fitted to SOUND FITTED versions

• Sound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Narrow Gauge Mainline Hunslet using recordings from real locomotives

• SOUND FITTED models operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied

LIVERY APPLICATION:

• Authentic liveries applied to all models

• Multiple paint applications employed on each model

• Logos, numerals, and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing incorporating authentic typefaces, logos, and colours