Bachmann 391-051 Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0 'Britomart' in Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry Blue livery

Expected Delivery TBC 2025 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).

We are proud to present the stunning Bachmann Narrow Gauge OO9 Scale model of Quarry Hunslet Steam Locomotive ‘Britomart’ in Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry Blue livery. Barely larger than a 9V battery, this diminutive model still packs a punch with its diecast boiler and running plate, accompanied by a wealth of separately fitted details including handrails, valves, springs, brake shoes and cab controls. The 0-4-0ST wheel formation is faithfully modelled, with authentically-profiled wheels running in metal bearings ensuring smooth running, powered by a coreless motor with flywheel, and with a 6 Pin DCC decoder socket for those wishing to use the models with a DCC system. NEM coupling pockets feature at both ends, into which standard OO9 scale couplings are fitted.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Narrow Gauge OO9 Scale
• Era 6
• Pristine Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry Blue livery
• Named ‘Britomart’
• Etched Name Plates and Works Plates Included
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Powerful Coreless Motor and Flywheel
• Detailed and decorated cab interior
• Equipped with a 6 Pin DCC Decoder Socket
• Length 58mm (over couplings)

DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL

• Early-type Enclosed Cab with roof modified to suit Ffestiniog Railway loading gauge
• Vacuum-Brakes fitted
• Angled Frames
• Piston Access Holes in front Bufferbeam
• Backhead Injectors
• Cab-front-mounted Whistle
• Ramsbottom Safety Valves
• Riveted Water Tank
• Wrap Around Tank Handrail
• Twin Smokebox-mounted Lubricators
• Lamp Brackets fitted
• Optional Tool Box
• Blower supply fitted to right hand side of locomotive

‘BRITOMART’ HISTORY (with grateful thanks to The Quarry Hunslet website)

Britomart moved to the Ffestiniog Railway in 1965 after a working life at the Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry in the Nantlle Vale in North Wales. The engine is typical of the small Hunslet 0-4-0STs built by Hunslet of Leeds for quarries in North Wales. Britomart is owned by a private consortium and is housed and steamed on special occasions at the Ffestiniog Railway.