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R30030BR, Class 87, Bo-Bo, 87006 'City of Glasgow'
'OO' Gauge
Released: 20/03/23
DCC Ready (21 Pin)
Era 8The Class 87 locomotive design resulted from a requirement for a more powerful mixed traffic electrical locomotive by British Rail, needed to cope with the route gradients of the West Coast Main Line between Weaver Junction and Glasgow. Electrification had been newly authorised over this section in 1970 and was scheduled for completion by May 1974, leaving little time to design a completely new locomotive from scratch and so British Rail decided to base the new class on the existing Class 86 locomotives. The British Railways Board placed an order for thirty four locomotives, later to be increased to thirty six, with British Rail Engineering Ltd at Crewe, GEC Traction providing the electrical equipment.
Designed from the outset to work in pairs, as well as in parallel with the Class 86 fleet, the Class 87 was broadly similar to the Class 86 in terms of layout and styling, but mechanically it was a very different. Immediately identifiable by its new twin windscreen cab, multiple-unit control cables and a redesigned BP9 bogie with Flexicoil suspension, the new locomotives were assembled during 1973-74 and were geared for 110mph running on the WCML, being able to haul 450 ton passenger trains, or 750 ton freight trains single handed.
With a power rating of 5000hp, they were to be the most powerful locomotives to run under British Rail until the late 1980s. The first locomotive, 87001, entered traffic in June 1973, the remainder of the fleet being deployed in the general West Coast pool as they entered service, operating Euston to Preston services as the WCML's electrification spread north.
On April 22, 1974 the new West Coast 'Electric Scot' service was introduced, marking a major launch for the class and journey times from London-Glasgow were cut to just five hours. When British Railways reversed its locomotive naming policy in 1977, the class were given the generic title of 'Royal Scot' and named from a selection of famous steam hauled predecessors. Sectorisation of the railways in the late 1980s/early 1990s meant rail freight operations were wound down and the fleet were engaged solely on passenger services. Following complete privatisation in the mid-1990s, Porterbrook leasing took over ownership of the fleet, but the introduction of the Pendolino trains led to the Class 87s being withdrawn from the core InterCity routes and complete withdrawal began in 2003, with 87016 being the first to be dismantled in November 2004.
The last mainstream locomotive hauled service took place on June 10, 2005 and Porterbrook began to look at how best to employ the locomotives, spells with DRS, Cotswold Rail and First GBRf ensuing. The fleet, not being fitted with On Train Monitoring and Recording (OTMR) could not operate beyond January 1, 2008 and were finally withdrawn from service, some going to Bulgaria between 2008 and 2012. No. 87006 entered traffic in November 1973 and was named 'City of Glasgow' between December 1977 and 1987. After this it was briefly named 'Glasgow Garden Festival' until 1989 at which point it returned to being called 'City of Glasgow' until 1997.
In 1984, 87006 and 87012 were selected to trial new liveries in advance of an improved 110mph service on the WCML. 87006 received a version of the large-logo livery, but with dark grey as the base colour rather than Rail Blue, while 87012 received a version of the APT-P livery, which became known as InterCity Executive livery. In 2009 87006 was one of the class to be exported to work for the Bulgarian Railway Company.
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R30120BR, Class 31, A1A-A1A, D5500
'OO' GaugeReleased: 23/03/23DCC Ready (21 Pin)Era 5The first locomotive built under the 1955 British Transport Commission's modernisation plan, D5500 hauled mainline services out of London Liverpool Street. Renumbered to 31018 under the TOPS system in 1974, and withdrawn in 1976; D5500 can now be found within the National Railway Museum.
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R30158BR, Class 31, A1A-A1A, 31139
'OO' GaugeReleased: 28/03/23DCC Ready (21 Pin)Era 8Carrying D5557 as its first number, the locomotive was initially allocated to the Ipswich Engine Shed before moving to a great many others across the country. Given the number 31139 under TOPS, upgraded to Class 31/4 specification in 1984, re-numbered again to 31438.The storied locomotive's final reallocation to Crewe occurred in 1988, with another re-numbering to 31538 in 1993 following modifications, with the locomotive remaining in BR service until 1995. The locomotive was chosen for preservation and is currently located at the Epping Ongar Railway numbered 31438.
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31-578Windhoff MPV 2-Car Set Network Rail Yellow
'OO' GaugeReleased: 29/03/23DCC Ready (21 Pin)Era 9The Windhoff MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) is a purpose-built two-car engineering/infrastructure train designed to meet the demands of the modern rail network. Introduced in 1999, the MPVs were introduced to replace the ageing fleet of departmental vehicles, many of which had been adapted or repurposed to meet departmental needs rather than being designed for the role they would eventually serve.
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34-387Thompson Second Corridor BR Maroon
'OO' GaugeReleased: 29/03/23Era 5Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.
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34-387AThompson Second Corridor BR Maroon
'OO' GaugeReleased: 29/03/23Era 5Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.
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34-412Thompson Composite Corridor BR Maroon
'OO' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 5Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.
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34-412AThompson Composite Corridor BR Maroon
'OO' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 5Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.
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34-437Thompson Brake Composite Corridor BR Maroon
'OO' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 5Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.
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34-437AThompson Brake Composite Corridor BR Maroon
'OO' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 5Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.
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34-462Thompson Brake Second Corridor BR Maroon
'OO' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 5Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.
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34-462AThompson Brake Second Corridor BR Maroon
'OO' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 5Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.
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34-487Thompson First Corridor BR Maroon
'OO' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 5Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.
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£62.95
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34-487AThompson First Corridor BR Maroon
'OO' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 5Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.
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393-102RNAD Enclosed-End Brake Van WHR Red
'OO-9' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 9Royal Navy Armaments Depots (RNAD) were strategic sites located around the UK for the storage and supply of armaments to the Royal Navy and other British and Commonwealth Armed Forces. Usually comprising several underground ‘magazines’, they were usually rail served by the national network and many had internal narrow gauge railway systems in order to aid movements between the standard gauge facility, magazines and workshops. The railways were equipped with their own fleets of locomotives and rolling stock designed specifically for the task in hand. Although some of the railways operated as recently as the early-21st century, as closures occurred stock became redundant however a significant number of items have subsequently entered preservation gaining a new lease of life. This Enclosed-End Brake Van is one such example that once operated at RNAD Trecwn but now can be found on the Welsh Highland Railway carrying the railway’s Red livery.
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393-126RNAD Box Van SR Brown
'OO-9' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 3Royal Navy Armaments Depots (RNAD) were strategic sites located around the UK for the storage and supply of armaments to the Royal Navy and other British and Commonwealth Armed Forces. Usually comprising several underground ‘magazines’, they were usually rail served by the national network and many had internal narrow gauge railway systems in order to aid movements between the standard gauge facility, magazines and workshops. The railways were equipped with their own fleets of locomotives and rolling stock designed specifically for the task in hand. Although some of the railways operated as recently as the early-21st century, as closures occurred stock became redundant however a significant number of items have subsequently entered preservation gaining a new lease of life. This Box Van is decorated in Southern Railway Brown livery, complementing the range of SR-liveried models offered previously by Bachmann Narrow Gauge.
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393-152RNAD Rebuilt Open Wagon 'ICI Buxton Lime'
'OO-9' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 3Royal Navy Armaments Depots (RNAD) were strategic sites located around the UK for the storage and supply of armaments to the Royal Navy and other British and Commonwealth Armed Forces. Usually comprising several underground ‘magazines’, they were usually rail served by the national network and many had internal narrow gauge railway systems in order to aid movements between the standard gauge facility, magazines and workshops. The railways were equipped with their own fleets of locomotives and rolling stock designed specifically for the task in hand. Although some of the railways operated as recently as the early-21st century, as closures occurred stock became redundant however a significant number of items have subsequently entered preservation gaining a new lease of life. This Rebuilt Open Wagon is finished in the livery of ICI Buxton Lime, a prominent operator of goods wagons throughout the history of Britain’s railways and the model complements previous Narrow Gauge releases finished in this livery.
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393-153RNAD Rebuilt Open Wagon 'Lenham Storage' Green
'OO' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 9Royal Navy Armaments Depots (RNAD) were strategic sites located around the UK for the storage and supply of armaments to the Royal Navy and other British and Commonwealth Armed Forces. Usually comprising several underground ‘magazines’, they were usually rail served by the national network and many had internal narrow gauge railway systems in order to aid movements between the standard gauge facility, magazines and workshops. The railways were equipped with their own fleets of locomotives and rolling stock designed specifically for the task in hand. Although some of the railways operated as recently as the early-21st century, as closures occurred stock became redundant however a significant number of items have subsequently entered preservation gaining a new lease of life. This Rebuilt Open Wagon is one such example that is now part of the Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway fleet painted in the livery of local company Lenham Storage.
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393-177RNAD Flat Wagon RNAD Dean Hill
'OO-9' GaugeReleased: 30/03/23Era 7Royal Navy Armaments Depots (RNAD) were strategic sites located around the UK for the storage and supply of armaments to the Royal Navy and other British and Commonwealth Armed Forces. Usually comprising several underground ‘magazines’, they were usually rail served by the national network and many had internal narrow gauge railway systems in order to aid movements between the standard gauge facility, magazines and workshops. The railways were equipped with their own fleets of locomotives and rolling stock designed specifically for the task in hand. Although some of the railways operated as recently as the early-21st century, as closures occurred stock became redundant however a significant number of items have subsequently entered preservation gaining a new lease of life. This Flat Wagon depicts a wagon in use at RNAD Dean Hill.
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371-351ASFClass 60 60044 'Ailsa Craig' Mainline Freight
'N' GaugeReleased: 27/03/23DCC FittedDCC SoundEra 9SOUNDS
F0 - Directional Lights
F1 - On - Warm Engine Start / On, Off - Failed Engine Start / On, Off, On - Cold Engine Start
F2 - Brake
F3 - Single Horn (Speed Related)
F4 - Two Tone Horn
F5 - Light Engine / Heavy Train Mode
F6 - Engine Idle / Coasting
F7 - Speed Lock
F8 - Engine Speed-up
F9 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related)
F10 - Guard’s Whistle (When Stationary) / Speed Related Detonators (When Moving)
F11 - Parking Brake (Functional)
F12 - Coupling
F13 - Compressor
F14 - Spirax Valves Venting
F15 - Cooler Group Fan
F16 - Driver's Telephone Test
F17 - Fire Bell
F18 - On - Cab Door Open / Off - Cab Door Closed
F19 - Fade All Sounds
F20 - Directional Lighting Off (No. 1 End)
F21 - Directional Lighting Off (No. 2 End)
F22 - Cab Light (No. 1 End)
F23 - Cab Light (No. 2 End)
F24 - Station Ambience
F25 - On - 'Morning’ / Off - Driver's Response
F26 - Shunting Mode
F27 - Volume Down
F28 - Volume Up
Analogue Users: Directional lights and basic Prime Mover (engine) sounds, which vary with speed, plus any other automated sounds, can be enjoyed when using this model on analogue control (DC) straight from the box!
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