{"product_id":"bachmann-32-612asr-class-90-90041-freightliner-green-electric-locomotive-dcc-ready","title":"32-612ASR Class 90 90041 Freightliner Green Electric Locomotive (DCC Ready)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"heading--3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePlease note: This locomotive was originally DCC sound fitted, however the decoder has been removed and is now just DCC ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook no further than the Branchline Class 90 if you’re searching for the pinnacle in British OO scale Electric locomotives. Combining a highly accurate and detailed body shell with an authentic chassis and bogies – each featuring a wealth of separately fitted detail – the Branchline Class 90 captures the distinctive shape and character of the real locomotives to a tee. Add to this the multiple lighting functions and their realistic operations, such as the Day or Night mode for the directional lighting and the cab lights that illuminate only in the direction of travel and when the model is stationary, and its easy to see why this model is the complete package. What’s more, when used on DCC the Pantograph, which itself is a fine reproduction featuring metal components, can be operated remotely via the built-in servo motor, meaning you can raise and lower this characteristic feature at any time, without having to intervene by hand. For the ultimate experience opt for one of our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e models which offers authentic sound effects and is pre-configured for DCC operation of the motorised pantograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine Freightliner Green livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 90041\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 250mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular Freight Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew link Couplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTDM Cables fitted to the Buffer Sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Slatted Horn Grille with Two Horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Battery Charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery Boxes and Switch with Hinged Access panels which are Ribbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose coupling mechanism fitted at each end, each of which is fitted with coupling pockets to NEM362 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Pantograph, sprung for posing in the up or down position, or can be raised\/lowered via the built-in servo motor when operated on DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including horn grilles, roof grilles, lamp irons and aerials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting, switchable on\/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay\/Night Mode, selectable on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lights and Day\/Night Mode selection is controlled via easy-access switches on the roof when operated on Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab lighting, switchable on\/off (at the leading end, when used on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 Pin DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-access DCC decoder socket located underneath removable roof panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker installed in all models for optimum sound reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 90 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e models operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using BR\/TOC specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 90 HISTORY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty Class 90 locomotives were ordered by British Rail in 1986 to replace the ageing Class 85 fleet on West Coast Main Line duties, whilst also allowing BR to cascade a number of Class 86s to East Anglia. Constructed at British Rail Engineering Limited, Crewe, the new locomotives were initially classified as 87\/2s however this was soon changed to Class 90 as the design featured a completely new body-shell – although much of the technology within was shared with the Class 87s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction of the 110mph rated locomotives was completed in 1990 and the fleet was split between different sectors of British Rail – 15 were allocated to InterCity services, five for Rail Express Systems (mail and parcels traffic) and the remaining 30 for Railfreight Distribution. Most of those allocated to Railfreight Distribution would later be downgraded to 75mph and reclassified as 90\/1s numbered in the 901xx series following work to isolate the Electric Train Heating and push-pull equipment making them dedicated freight locos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon privatisation the Class 90 fleet was split between Virgin Trains, EWS and Freightliner. By 1999 all of the Class 90\/1s acquired by EWS had been converted back to 90\/0s due to an increased requirement for passenger locomotives to work contracted ScotRail sleeper trains and for hire to GNER for East Coast Main Line services. Further renumbering by EWS occurred when nine locos were fitted with different brake blocks and these became Class 90\/2s numbered in the 902xx series. The Freightliner locos were also converted back to their original specification in the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 90s have carried numerous liveries including three decorated in European liveries for the Freightconnection event in 1992 which coincided with the opening of the Channel Tunnel to freight services. No. 90128 was decorated in SNCB turquoise (Belgium), No. 90129 in DB red (Germany) and No. 90130 in SNCF orange and grey (France) and each carried the name Freightconnection in their respective languages, alongside No. 90022 which was named ‘Freightconnection’ and carried Railfreight Distribution livery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the Class have carried names whilst in service and the 90s have appeared a variety of other post-Privatisation liveries such as GNER, DB Schenker, First ScotRail, One (Anglia), Greater Anglia, National Express, DRS and Malcolm Logistics. Today, Class 90s remain in operation with Freightliner, DB Cargo UK (ex-EWS\/DB Schenker) and most recently Locomotive Services which has acquired Nos. 90001 and 90002 and repainted them into InterCity Swallow livery for use on charters and excursions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373516169600,"sku":"BAC-32-612ASR","price":199.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/products\/32-612A_1.webp?v=1651757862","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/bachmann-32-612asr-class-90-90041-freightliner-green-electric-locomotive-dcc-ready","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}