Bachmann 391-136 Mainline Hunslet 0-4-0STT ‘Blanche’ Ffestiniog Railway Green

Bachmann 391-136 Mainline Hunslet 0-4-0STT ‘Blanche’ Ffestiniog Railway Green

The new Bachmann Narrow Gauge model of ‘Blanche’ brings the story of this Mainline Hunslet locomotive right up to date, complementing the model of ‘Blanche’ in her original Penrhyn Quarry Railway condition that is already produced by Bachmann in OO9 scale. Our latest release depicts ‘Blanche’ in her current condition as a 2-4-0 Saddle Tank with Tender (2-4-0STT) and carrying the vibrant Ffestiniog Railway Green livery.

These small but mighty models feature a diecast metal saddle tank, cylinder block, frames and footplate; coupled with a precision moulded cab, smokebox and other separate detail components to produce a model that is strong and robust yet intricately detailed. The cab interior is a work of art and behind the hinged, posable firebox door, firebox lighting is fitted, and this operates on both analogue and DCC. Talking of DCC, with a Next18 DCC decoder socket and a pre-fitted speaker it’s easy to convert your model for DCC running – or why not make it even easier and opt for a SOUND FITTED model to really bring your layout to life!

Detail variations specific to this model

• Welded Saddle Tank
• Open Cab with Tender Cab
• Reprofiled Cab Roof
• Vacuum Brakes Fitted
• Modified Injector Pipework
• Square Sand Pots mounted on the front of the Saddle Tank
• Single Piece Smokebox Handrail
• Left-hand Drive
• Piston Valve Cylinders
• Original Chimney
• Sliding Firebox Door

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, into which a standard OO9 coupling hook assembly is fitted (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 including separately fitted regulator, reverser leaver, handbrake, and gauge frames and hinged firebox door which can be posed open/closed
• Separately applied details including reverser, injectors, handrails, smokebox dart, whistle and tool brackets (where applicable)
• Each model supplied with a set of authentically decorated etched name plates and works plates

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