Branchline MR 1532 (1P) Tank 1370 LMS Black OO Gauge

Branchline MR 1532 (1P) Tank 1370 LMS Black OO Gauge The Midland Class 1532, and other 0-4-4Ts that were collectively classified as 1Ps by the London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), formed the backbone of the LMS’s local and light passenger duties for decades, and now the OO scale model of this ornate prototype returns to the Bachmann Branchline range. The LMS embarked on a programme to replace the 1P’s original round-top boilers with Belpaire boilers and No. 1370 is one such locomotive to have undergone this treatment. A miniature marvel, the Branchline model is packed with an impressive level of detail wherever you look. A significant proportion of the 1P is made from diecast metal, with fine engraving and detailing, which is complemented by precision moulded components capturing every aspect of the prototype in high fidelity. Sprung buffers are fitted to each bufferbeam, whilst in the cab, the locomotive controls are faithfully captured and decorated authentically. A vast tooling suite caters for the many variations seen on the real locomotives throughout their careers, whilst the technical specification is equally impressive, employing a coreless motor and with a Next18 DCC Decoder socket, firebox lighting and pre-fitted speaker which is fully utilised in this SOUND FITTED model. The livery application is the icing on the cake and whilst the LMS black livery is far from complex, the paint application is deep and consistent upon which sits the vibrant numbers and lettering, replicated using advance printing techniques to capture every element of decoration.   Bachmann Branchline OO Scale Era 3 Pristine LMS Black Livery Running No. 1370 SOUND FITTED – Fitted with a ESU Loksound V5DCC Next18 DCC Sound Decoder – See below for the function list Length 142mm (over couplings) DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL Belpaire Boiler Standard Side Tanks Welded Side Tanks and Bunker High Cab Front Windows Straight-Sided Bunker with 4-Bar Coal Rails Standard Lamp Irons Deeley 3’ Chimney Rivetted Smokebox Smokebox Door with MR/LMS Style Numberplate Low Smokebox Door Handrail Large Vacuum Exhauster Sandboxes Fitted Between Driving Wheels Running Plate Steps   BACHMANN BRANCHLINE MIDLAND CLASS 1532 (1P) SPECIFICATION MECHANISM: Coreless motor Electrical pickup from all wheels Separate metal bearings fitted to each driving axle Diecast metal chassis block Diecast metal gearbox, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities Pivoting and sprung rear pony truck Optional wheelset supplied in the accessory pack with traction tyres fitted, to provide increased haulage capacity where required 5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing Detachable coupling pockets to NEM362 standards fitted at each end Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater DETAILING: Diecast metal running plate with integral