Bachmann Brassworks Gauge 1 Class 04 locomotive now available
Date: 22 May 2008
Source: Bachmann
Bachmann Europe Plc has released its fifth Gauge 1 (1/32nd scale) Brassworks locomotive, a British Railways Class 04 diesel shunter.
The Vulcan Foundry and Robert, Stephenson & Hawthorn built a total of 140 locomotives of Drewry design between 1952 and 1962. Whilst the larger shunters such as the Class 08 were able to deal with most requirements, there existed in the 1950s a much larger network than today. Some of the docks, factories and other facilities served had lines with tight curvature and it was necessary to introduce smaller locomotives, which could work them. One such locomotive was the Class 04. Widespread closure of lines and the move away from wagonload working to block trains for freight resulted in much of the work being lost. The first locomotive was withdrawn in 1968, the last in 1972. Many went on to be sold to industrial users at home and in Italy. Eighteen examples have been preserved for use on heritage railways.
The Bachmann Brassworks Gauge 1 Class 04 locomotives are available pre-painted in BR green livery (BW1024) or BR blue (BW1025) liveries. They are not supplied with crests, lining or numbers. Recommended retail price is 645.00
BE 2008-38
