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Bachmann Branchline 31-499 OO Scale Class 158 2-Car DMU 158844 Northern

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Bachmann Branchline  |  SKU: BAC31-499
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This is the Bachmann Branchline 31-499 OO Scale Class 158 2-Car DMU 158844 Northern

The Class 158 is one of British Rail’s most successful second generation Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs); first introduced in 1989, the entire fleet remains in traffic to this day with operators including Northern as depicted by this Bachmann Branchline model.

The pinnacle of OO scale second generation DMUs, the Branchline Class 158 combines high fidelity bodyshells with an underframe that’s adorned with separate components depicting the engines, electrical equipment, and auxiliary gear. It’s the livery application which really brings these models to life and every element has been replicated in miniature. Whilst the main colours are spray painted, the myriad smaller logos, symbols and lettering are applied using a specialist printing process, using BR and corporate specification fonts, logos and colours.

Driven by the low-level drive mechanism, which is fitted to each vehicle, the conductive couplings ensure that the two vehicles work together in harmony and enable the use of a single decoder for DCC operation. Fitting that decoder couldn’t be easier thanks to the clip-off underframe panel behind which the decoder socket is fitted and combined with the pre-fitted speaker in each car, it’s easy to fit sound to your model, or why not let us do the work for you by choosing a SOUND FITTED model for a fully immersive operating experience straight out of the box. 

MODEL FEATURES:

  • Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
  • Era 9
  • Pristine Northern livery
  • Running No. 158844
  • Two-Car Unit comprising car Nos. 52844 & 57844
  • Destination blinds for Leeds
  • Equipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder item No. 36-570B
  • Length 610mm

MECHANISM:

  • EACH TWO-CAR UNIT COMPRISES TWO POWERED VEHICLES WITH THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:
  • Three pole motor with flywheel providing drive to the inner bogie
  • Twin axle drive
  • Separate metal bearings fitted to each driven axle
  • Trailing axles run in metal pinpoint bearings
  • Electrical pickup from all wheels
  • Diecast metal, multi-stage gearbox, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities
  • 16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 & NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing
  • Working miniature BSI Couplings at the cab end
  • Conductive couplings with integral close coupling mechanism at the inner end
  • Designed to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater

DETAILING:

  • Separately applied metal detail parts, including exhaust guards and interior luggage racks
  • Bogies constructed from multiple components featuring brake and suspension detail
  • Separately fitted underframe components
  • Each model is supplied with an accessory pack comprising exhaust pipes, frame extensions and coupling tool

LIGHTING:

  • Directional lighting, including illuminated destination panels, with Day/Night mode – selectable via the chassis-mounted switches or via a dedicated DCC function
  • Directional lights can be turned on/off at each end independently via the chassis-mounted switches or via separate DCC functions 
  • Passenger saloon lighting – switchable on/off via the chassis-mounted switches or via a dedicated DCC function
  • Cab lighting at the trailing end*
  • Door interlock lights* (*when used on DCC)
  • Authentic light colours and temperatures selected for each lighting application

LIVERY APPLICATION:

  • Authentic liveries applied to both vehicles including interior decoration
  • Multiple paint applications employed using BR and corporate specification colours
  • Logos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours

CLASS 158 DMU HISTORY

The British Rail Class 158 Express Sprinter is a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU), built specifically for British Rail's Provincial Services sector between 1989 and 1992 by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) at Derby Litchurch Lane Works and outshopped in Regional Railways Provincial livery. They were built to replace many locomotive-hauled passenger trains, thereby reducing cost of operation, and to allow cascading of existing Sprinter units to replace elderly 'heritage' DMUs. The majority of the 182-strong fleet of Class 158 units were built as two-car sets, with 17 three-car units constructed specifically for use on Trans-Pennine services. Similar three-car units were built for use by Network SouthEast but these were converted to Class 159 specification before introduced into service, with toilet retention tanks and other modifications to operate over the third-rail network.

All but one of the Class 158s remain in service today (2023), with operators including ScotRail, Northern, Great Western (GWR), East Midlands Trains (now EMR), and Transport for Wales (formerly Arriva). Former operators include Central Trains. The Class has worked extensively across the UK network, even into East Anglia as far as Stansted Airport and Norwich. Some 158s have been converted to additional Class 159s and now operate for South Western alongside their original classmates.

Warranty/ Faulty: Refund or Exchange

If you are having trouble with any of your purchases, and suspect it could be a warranty issue, then please email or phone us to go through your item's history of use and background. We are very reasonable when it comes to faults, and will try and resolve any concerns you have as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Each product is covered by the respective manufacturers warranty policy and some products may have individual components that are covered by separate warranties and time frames. We do not offer any additional product warranties outside the manufacturer’s warranty.

Please discuss any warranty concerns with us before sending the items back to avoid any confusion and unnecessary costs. We will generally require you to send photos of the product with your purchase details for an initial assessment and we will go from there.

Postage costs will be at the returner’s expense and refunded if the product is proven to be covered by warranty.

If the product is required to be sent back to our suppliers for assessment, we will cover this cost.

We will always try to resolve any warranty concerns as quickly as possible, where any delay is incurred we will communicate this to you.

  • A warranty refers to any new product which has a manufacturing defect or a major failure within a reasonable period.
  • If the warranty relates to a minor failure then we may replace, repair or refund the item.
  • On assessment if the product is deemed as having a major failure, the customer can decide whether they would like a replacement, repair or refund.
  • A warranty does not apply to any wear and tear on a product, crash damage or a product being used outside it’s intended use.

 

For further information, please refer to https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/repair-replace-refund

Posting Returns

When sending items back for exchange, refund, repair or warranty assessment please post to our main office at the following address:

Hobbytech Toys

18/276 Leach Highway

Myaree

WA

6154

The cost of shipping is determined as follows:

  • Shipping cost will be automatically calculated on checkout.
  • Orders will be shipped via Australia Post, Star Track or Toll IPEC.
  • Hobbytech will not be held responsible for any losses or damages caused by chosen freight forwarder. All disputes must be taken up with the freight forwarder directly.
  • At checkout you will have the option to select Express or Standard Delivery.
  • No deliveries will be done outside of Australia.
  • By placing your order on the Hobbytech website you accept all the shipping terms listed above.

Free Shipping:

Free freight applies to the following online orders:

  • Orders over $150.00
  • Orders that exclude items marked "Oversize"
  • Orders that exclude items marked "Dangerous"

We have several checks in place to make sure you get the items that you are after and they reach you in good order. If for some reason you didn’t receive the item you ordered, it’s damaged or simply not what you expected then please let us know within 7 days of receiving so we can organise an exchange or refund, whichever you prefer! For items damaged in transit a picture of the packaging will be required.

As per Change of Mind, the goods will need to be returned in original condition. Return shipping is at your expense. A restocking fee of 15% + any freight charges incurred will be deducted from the total refund amount.

If the mistake was made at our end, we will happily pay the return postage. 

If no one is around when delivery is attempted, a delivery slip with contact information will be left for you to arrange a re-delivery (charges may apply).

 

Oversize Items (Rc planes etc):

Oversize items will be quoted for on a 'per order' basis. Once we receive your order, we will contact you with a freight quote for freight on the order. You will then have the choice to accept and pay for the freight or cancel the order.

 

Warranty/ Faulty: Refund or Exchange

If you are having trouble with any of your purchases, and suspect it could be a warranty issue, then please email or phone us to go through your item's history of use and background. We are very reasonable when it comes to faults, and will try and resolve any concerns you have as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Each product is covered by the respective manufacturers warranty policy and some products may have individual components that are covered by separate warranties and time frames. We do not offer any additional product warranties outside the manufacturer’s warranty.

Please discuss any warranty concerns with us before sending the items back to avoid any confusion and unnecessary costs. We will generally require you to send photos of the product with your purchase details for an initial assessment and we will go from there.

Postage costs will be at the returner’s expense and refunded if the product is proven to be covered by warranty.

If the product is required to be sent back to our suppliers for assessment, we will cover this cost.

We will always try to resolve any warranty concerns as quickly as possible, where any delay is incurred we will communicate this to you.

  • A warranty refers to any new product which has a manufacturing defect or a major failure within a reasonable period.
  • If the warranty relates to a minor failure then we may replace, repair or refund the item.
  • On assessment if the product is deemed as having a major failure, the customer can decide whether they would like a replacement, repair or refund.
  • A warranty does not apply to any wear and tear on a product, crash damage or a product being used outside it’s intended use.

 

For further information, please refer to https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/repair-replace-refund

Posting Returns

When sending items back for exchange, refund, repair or warranty assessment please post to our main office at the following address:

Hobbytech Toys

18/276 Leach Highway

Myaree

WA

6154

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Where is Hobbytech Toys Located?

Hobbytech Toys is located at Unit 18, 276 Leach Highway, Myaree, Western Australia, 6154

Store Opening Hours

Hobbytech Toys is Open Monday - Saturday 09:00 -17:00 & Sunday + Most Public Holidays 11:00 - 17:00.

We are closed on New Years Day, Australia Day, Anzac Day & Christmas Day.