{"product_id":"pre-owned-class-20-0-disc-headcode-20057-br-blue-diesel-locomotive","title":"35-355 Pre-Owned Class 20\/0 Disc Headcode 20057 BR Blue Diesel Locomotive","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/PRE_OWNED_deb9c3e3-4eba-441b-9472-3819dde489cb.jpg?v=1744705987\" width=\"201\" height=\"63\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePre-Owned Item, in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003eHeadcode discs fitted at both ends.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTest Run.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned from the rails up, this all-new model brings our classic Class 20\/0 right up to date, capturing the subtle lines of these distinctive locomotives. Our BR Blue model includes era-specific details such as the Oleo buffers and fluted equalising beams on the bogies. With disc headcodes at each end, the accessory pack includes a selection of discs allowing modellers to fit the combination best suited to their requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical features include fully functioning directional and cab lighting, whilst the model also has a pre-fitted speaker and a Plux22 DCC Decoder socket for those wishing to equip their model for use on DCC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available with SOUND FITTED (Item No. 35-355SF)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive is now Preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine BR Blue Livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEM Coupling Pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful 5 pole motor with twin flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior Cab Lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional Lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting can be controlled by easy-access switches or via DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder item No. 36-570\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 190mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 20\/0 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Railways Board's (BRB) 1955 modernisation plan called for a change to alternative forms of traction and manufacturers were asked to produce trial or initial designs for evaluation. English Electric adapted an existing design based on an export model for a 1,000bhp diesel and 20 were built as a pilot scheme for assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first batch was built in 1957 and the diesels were assigned to work from Devon's Road depot, East London. The design was a success from the start and by 1962 a total of 127 had been built. Following assessment of all the Type 1 diesels, BRB placed a further order increasing the total to 228 by 1968 and the design became the BR standard for 1,000bhp diesel locomotives. With the introduction of TOPS the locomotives were designated Class 20 and renumbered 20001 to 20228. The locomotives were principally designed for freight work but also saw service on summer passenger trains where train heating was not required. The Class 20s worked over the Eastern, London Midland and Scottish regions as well as into Wales and were commonly associated with coal traffic. The only drawback the Class had was its single end cab, unlike modern designs that have a cab at each end. BR resolved this problem by regularly operating the Class 20s as pairs, nose to nose, and with the combined power of 2,000bhp they were able to haul the heavier block freight trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBR's decision to switch to Type 5 and in particular Class 60 diesels in the late 1980s started a gradual withdrawal of the fleet, with just 28 left by 1994. A tribute to the design is that after 45 years the Class is still in service with DRS on mainline duties following refurbishment, the resulting locomotives being designated Class 20\/3s. At least 28 of the class are now preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42242757296319,"sku":"BAC-35-355-PO","price":129.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/products\/IMG_8343_77eea534-9053-4b53-837d-b26443ea8220.jpg?v=1676894704","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/pre-owned-class-20-0-disc-headcode-20057-br-blue-diesel-locomotive","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}