Bachmann 35-429SF

British Rail Class 47/7 47791 "Venice Simplon Orient Express" British Rail Rail Express Systems Red & Graphite Grey

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Bachmann's Description & Specifications

  • Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
  • Era 8
  • Pristine BR Rail Express Systems livery
  • Running No. 47791
  • Named ‘Venice Simplon Orient Express’
  • Etched Nameplates and Depot Plaques included
  • SOUND FITTED – Fitted with a ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder
  • Length 255mm

DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL

  • Plated Headcode Panels with Sealed Beam Marker Lights at No. 2 End
  • Twin Bufferbeam Brackets denoting a Crewe-built Machine
  • Cut-Cab Locomotive
  • Bufferbeam-mounted ETH Equipment
  • Scottish Jumper Cables
  • TDM Jumper Cables
  • Single Arm Windscreen Wipers
  • High Intensity Headlight
  • RES Taillights with Multifaceted Lenses
  • Round Buffers
  • Checker Plate Kickplate below Cab Door
  • Partially-plated Cab Roof Vents
  • Serck Radiator Grilles
  • Smooth Exhaust Panels
  • Blanked Roof Boiler Port
  • Water Tanks Removed
  • Later Extended Range Fuel Tanks
  • NRN Aerials
  • Plated Bogie-mounted Cab Steps
  • Slow Speed Speedo Drive

Class & Prototype

The British Rail Class 47, or Brush Type 4, built 1962-1968, represents Britain's most numerous mainline diesel with 512 locomotives constructed by Brush Traction and BR Crewe Works. Despite early reliability problems, a mid-1960s decision to derate engines from 2,750 to 2,580 bhp transformed the class into Britain's most dependable mixed-traffic locomotive, achieving 55+ years service. Operating across all BR regions hauling everything from royal trains to coal hoppers, Class 47s wore over 30 distinct liveries spanning BR green through colourful sector schemes to privatisation colours. Currently, Bachmann and Heljan produce exceptional OO gauge models with motorised fans, ESU LokSound V5 sound, and 150+ detail parts, while Graham Farish dominates N gauge. With 32 preserved locomotives and continuing heritage operations, the "Duff" remains an iconic part of British railway heritage.

No prototype found.

Operator & Livery