Bachmann oo 32-645 Class 438 4-TC 4-Car MU 428 London Transport Lined Maroon
The Class 438 4-TC makes its debut in the Bachmann Branchline OO Scale range with this model depicting London Transport Set No. 428. This officially licensed product has been produced in conjunction with London Underground to model the 4-coach unit that operates out of Ruislip Depot on railtours and charters, and visits preserved railways for galas and events, making it ideal for anyone modelling the current scene.
The Bachmann Branchline model of the 4-TC was first developed in conjunction with Kernow Model Rail Centre. Appearing in the main Bachmann Branchline range for the first time, the four car unit depicts the 4-TCs that operated both in multiple with EMUs and as loco-hauled coach sets from their introduction in the mid-1960s to their final operations under BR in 1994. This high fidelity model boasts an impressive specification with finely detailed bodyshells and underframes, adorned with many separate parts to capture the characteristics of the real units. Inside, the detailed and decorated interior is made visible by the interior lighting, which can be controlled using the chassis-mounted switches, or when a DCC decoder is fitted, via a dedicated DCC function. Directional lighting is also included, which again can be controlled via switches or DCC functions, and a high intensity headlight is fitted at one end only, as sported by the prototype. Whilst the real units were unpowered, the sounds of auxiliary gear and general running noise would still be heard when the units are in motion and so to this end, provision is made for anyone wishing to add sound to their model with a space and connections for a speaker to be fitted in conjunction with a suitable third-party DCC sound decoder. Decorated in the rich maroon livery of London Transport and with the lining, including orange lining at cantrail level, numbering and London Transport logos all added to the highest standards using specialist printing techniques, this new model is sure to be a stunning addition to any modern collection.
MODEL FEATURES: Bachmann Branchline OO Scale Era 9 Unit is Preserved Pristine London Transport Lined Maroon livery Set No. 428 4-Car Unmotorised Unit comprising DTSO No. LT76297, TFK No. LT71163, TBSK No. LT70823 and DTSO No. LT76324 Accessory Pack NEM Coupling Pockets (outer ends) Conductive Couplings with Integral Close Coupling Mechanisms Between Vehicles Directional Lighting Cab and Interior Lighting Unit Ready to Accept a Speaker Equipped with a 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket – Recommend Decoder item No. 36-557A (required to operate the lighting functions when used on DCC) Length 1080mm (over couplings)