Bachmann 35-307

British Rail Class 37/0 37194 "British International Freight Association" British Rail Railfreight Distribution Sector

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Bachmann's Description & Specifications

The British Rail Class 37 is a favourite among enthusiasts and modellers alike and, having been a firm fixture in the Bachmann Branchline OO scale range for many years, in 2022 an all-new model of this iconic locomotive was launched. Built to unprecedented levels of accuracy and fidelity, the new Branchline model incorporates the latest technology and shares many common features and specifications with the award winning Bachmann Branchline Class 47. Here we have a model depicting No. 37194 ‘British International Freight Association’ in its BR Railfreight Distribution Sector livery.

  • Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
  • Era 8
  • Pristine BR Railfreight Distribution Sector livery
  • Running No. 37194
  • Named ‘British International Freight Association’
  • Etched Nameplates included
  • Equipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder item No. 36-570A
  • Length 245mm

DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL

  • Central Headcode Panels – Plated and fitted with Marker Lights
  • Headboard Clips
  • Corner Handrails
  • Bufferbeam Valance Removed
  • Coupling Bash Plate
  • Oval Buffers
  • Original Windscreen
  • Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns Cantrail Grilles (with additional upright strengthening bars)
  • Welded Boiler Roof
  • Blanked Boiler Port and Safety Valves
  • Sealed Water Filler Door and Plated Access Steps
  • Cast Bogies
  • Original Speedo Drive
  • Twin Fuel Tanks with Ex-Water Tank Gauges Plated Over

Class & Prototype

The British Rail Class 37 is one of Britain's most successful diesel locomotive designs, with 309 locomotives built 1960-1965 by English Electric. Powered by the proven 12CSVT diesel engine producing 1,750 bhp, these Co-Co diesels served for 65 years on freight, passenger, and mixed-traffic duties across the entire BR network. Known as "Tractors" for their distinctive exhaust note, Class 37s worked everything from East Anglian expresses to West Highland Line services, Welsh coal trains, and nuclear flask operations. Extensive 1980s refurbishment created specialist subclasses including 37/4 ETH passenger variants, 37/5 freight, 37/7 heavy freight, and 37/6 Nightstar variants. Approximately 60 remain in mainline service with 30 preserved. Comprehensive OO gauge models available from Bachmann, Accurascale, and Hornby; N gauge from Graham Farish; O gauge from Heljan across extensive livery ranges spanning BR green through privatisation eras.

No prototype found.

Operator & Livery