Bachmann 32-340ASFX Class 25/1 25057 BR Blue Deluxe & DCC Sound OO Gauge
Bachmann 32-340ASFX Class 25/1 25057 BR Blue Deluxe & DCC Sound - OO Gauge. The Class 25 Diesel Locomotive has long been a fixture of the Bachmann Branchline OO scale range, but this all-new model owes nothing to its predecessors. Designed from the rails up, this new family Class 25s from Bachmann Branchline encompasses Class 25/1s, 25/2s and 25/3s, capturing the differences - some small, some anything but - between the three distinct types. Regardless of the particular locomotive being depicted, every model features high fidelity mouldings and numerous separately fitted parts, with the utmost attention to detail paid to the features of the prototype. Our new Class 25 is brought to life with an exquisite livery application using true-to-prototype colours, fonts and logos.
Following the precedent set by the Bachmann Branchline Class 47, and subsequently the 37 and 31 too, the Class 25 features a full lighting suite and is available in three formats; standard, SOUND FITTED or SOUND FITTED DELUXE as in the case of the example - this award winning specification features our motorised radiator fan system and authentic tinted windscreen! SOUND FITTED DELUXE- Fitted with a Zimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder - See below for the function list. Tinted Windscreen Glazing (Driver and Second Man Windscreens only).
DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL. Early Body with Bodyside Grilles with External Hinges (one side only) - Class 25/1. Glazed Headcode Panels - displaying Blinds 0000 and 0000. Original Bodyside Water Filler Door. Battery Boxes with Additional Safety Clips.
BACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 25 SPECIFICATION MECHANISM. Five pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies.
Separate metal bearings fitted to each axle. Diecast metal chassis block and bogie towers. Diecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities. 5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing.Detachable coupling pockets to NEM362 standards fitted to each bogie. Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater. Bogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail.
Rotating radiator fan, driven by an independent motor and gearbox, operated as part of the sound project on DCC and Analogue control (SOUND FITTED DELUXE models only). Tinted windscreen glazing (Driver and Second Man windscreens only as per the prototype, SOUND FITTED DELUXE models only).Separately applied metal detail parts, including grab handles, windscreen wipers and etched radiator grilles. Cab interior detailing which includes the control desk, seats and ancillary equipment, all with era-specific decoration. Each model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts including three-piece, body-mounted snow ploughs where appropriate.
Directional lighting, including illuminated headcode panels, switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control. Cab lighting, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of each. Separately switched Engine Room lighting (when used on DCC). Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application.
A quality speaker employed for optimum sound reproduction, fitted to every model as standard. Zimo MS450P22 DCC Sound Decoder fitted to SOUND FITTED and SOUND FITTED DELUXE versions. Sound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 25 using recordings from real locomotives. SOUND FITTED and SOUND FITTED DELUXE 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.
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 are also provided. SOUNDS F0 - Directional Lights - On / Off (plus Light Switch Sound) F1 - Sound On/Off F2 - Brake F3 - Single Horn F4 - Two-Tone Horn F5 - Light Engine Mode F6 - Engine Idle F7 - Speed Lock F8 - Cold Start F9 - Flange Squeal (Speed Related) F10 - Despatch Whistle F11 - Buffering Up F12 - Coupling Up / Uncoupling F13 - Compressor F14 - Fan Operation & Noise F15 - Detonators F16 - Combined Pump F17 - Auto Wagon Buffering F18 - On - Driver's Door Opening / Off - Driver's Door Closing F19 - Fade All Sounds F20 - No. 1 End (Fan) Directional Lights Off F21 - No. 2 End (non-Fan) Directional Lights Off F22 - Cab Light On - No.1 End F23 - Cab Light On - No. 2 End F24 - Engine Room Lights F25 - Automatic Drain Trap F26 - Shunt Mode F27 - Volume Down F28 - Volume Up Fan Operation and Sounds are activated as part of the Sound Project with F1 On.
F14 allows you to override this and activate on demand. Analogue Users: Please note that normal load running sounds and any other automatic or randomised sounds will also operate, along with fan operation and sounds, when this model is used on analogue control (DC) straight from the box! CLASS 25 HISTORY Following publication of the British Railways Modernization Plan in 1955, the British Rail Class 25 diesels were introduced into service in 1961 and were more powerful than the Class 24 Bo-Bo diesels introduced three years earlier.
A total of 325 Class 25 Diesel Locomotives over several sub-types were built, most at BR Derby, but some were constructed at Crewe and Darlington with a further 26 built by Beyer Peacock of Manchester. As Type 2 locomotives, the Class 25s were often seen working in pairs to increase operational power.
Although not allocated to the Southern Region, they were often seen on incoming and through traffic from the other regions. With notable examples including the provision of train heating for steam hauled specials in their swansong years.The Class was finally withdrawn from service in 1987, but twenty preserved locomotives survive to the present day. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest possible quality service to our customers. You can send us a message by using the "Questions and answers" section towards the bottom of the page.