Description
BACHMANN 31-069sf NER E (J71) Tank 68260 BR Black (Early Emblem)
Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
- Era 4
- Pristine BR Black Early Emblem Livery
- Running No. 68260
- SOUND FITTED – Fitted with a ESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder – See below for the function list
- Length 118mm (over couplings)
DETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL
- Boiler Clack Valves Removed
- Ross Pop Safety Valves with Cover
- Pipe Whistle
- Steam Brakes Only
- Smokebox Door with Numberplate
- Twin Smokebox Door Handles
- Group Standard Buffers with Square Mounts
- Coal Bunker with Coal Rails fitted
- Rear Cab Windows with Bars fitted
BACHMANN BRANCHLINE NER E CLASS (J71) 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
- 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 side tank weights
- Precision moulded plastic boiler, side tanks, cab and bunker
- Separately applied details including splashers, tank filler hatches, safety valves, dome and chimney, smokebox handles, clack valves* and vacuum pipes* (*where applicable)
- Individual metal detail components including handrails, handrail knobs, guard irons, lamp irons and turned metal whistle
- Highly detailed and decorated cab interior including controls, dials, gauges and tool cabinets with separately fitted regulator, reverser and handbrake
- Running gear detailing includes springs, brakes and separately fitted brake gear, sandboxes and sandpipes
- Glazed cab spectacles
- Sprung metal buffers
- Each model supplied with an accessory pack including cab doors, additional bufferbeam pipework, poseable lamps and three-link couplings
LIGHTING:
- Firebox Glow (on analogue) / Firebox Glow & Flicker (on DCC or when SOUND FITTED models are used on analogue)
DCC:
- Next18 DCC decoder interface
SOUND:
- Speaker installed in all models for optimum sound reproduction
- ESU Loksound Micro V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to SOUND FITTED versions
- Sound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline J71 using recordings from real locomotives
- SOUND FITTED models operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied
LIVERY APPLICATION:
- Authentic liveries applied to all models
- Multiple paint applications employed on each model
- Logos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing incorporating authentic typefaces, logos and colours
SOUNDS
F1 – Sound – On/Off
F2 – Brake (Non-Latching)
F3 – Cylinder Drain Cocks
F4 – Whistle (Playable)
F5 – Normal Load / Heavy Load
F6 – On – Firebox Door Opening / Off – Firebox Door Closing
F7 – Injectors
F8 – Whistle
F9 – Flange Squeal (Speed Related)
F10 – Shovelling Coal (F6 must be On)
F11 – Blower (Sound Only / Stationary and with F6 On – Sound and Lights)
F12 – Hand Brake (locomotive won’t move with Hand Brake applied)
F13 – Water Tank Filling
F14 – Coupling/Un-coupling Clank
F15 – Safety Valve
F16 – Guard’s Whistle & Driver’s Response Toot
F17 – Coasting
F18 – On – Sounds Fade Out / Off – Sounds Fade In
F19 – Shunt Mode (Reduces Speed)
F20 – Acceleration/Deceleration Inertia Off
F21 – Volume Control (LATCH = Volume On/Off) or (TRIGGER = cycles 6 Volume Levels)
F22 – Rail Join Clatter





