Product Highlight: N Scale LMS 10000 and 10001
The LMS ‘Twins’ were the first mainline diesel locomotives built in the UK, and N Scale models of these pioneering diesels are due to arrive into the Graham Farish range later this year.
These models feature an exceptional amount of detail despite their small size. The cab ends feature lamp irons, head codes, connecting doors, and detailed cab interiors. The body sides feature engine room interiors that are visible through the windows of the model. Under the solebar, the chassis block is made of diecast metal and is equipped with several underframe components that have been separately applied, along with bogies that feature details in full relief and are equipped with separately fitted metal sand pipes and removable NEM coupling pockets. The models also all share the following features:
- Coreless, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies
- All axle drive, with separate metal bearings fitted to each axle and Electrical pickup from all wheels
- Equipped with a Next18 DCC Decoder Socket – Recommend Decoder item No. 36-567A
- Directional lighting, switchable on/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control
- Passenger/Freight mode, switchable on Analogue control and with additional configurations available when used on DCC
- Cab lighting, switchable on/off (leading end, when used on DCC only)
- Each model supplied with a full set of model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts
There are also SOUND FITTED versions of each model. These versions are fitted with a Zimo MS590N18 DCC Sound Decoder that has been pre-programmed with an exclusive sound project containing over 25 functions.
The SOUND FITTED locomotives may also be used on most Analogue (DC) layouts, where they will play normal load running sounds as well as other automatic or randomised sounds when power is applied.
The real locomotives were built in the 1940s as a joint venture between the LMS who designed the body and chassis, and English Electric who provided the engines and electrical gear. The locomotives originally hauled passenger trains on the Midland Mainline and West Coast Mainline, both individually and together.
They were allocated to the Southern Region for trials in the early 1950s, before returning to the Midland and West Coast mainlines and even venturing as far north as Scotland for passenger and freight trains. 10000 was the first to be withdrawn in 1963, whilst 10001 survived for a few extra years until 1966.
372-910(SF) – LMS 10000 LMS Black & Silver
372-911(SF) – LMS 10001 Black & Silver
Our next model is 372-911, which depicts LMS locomotive No. 10001 which is also decorated in black and silver. As with 372-910, this model features four headcode lights and brackets at the ends, but has a smooth body side with no steps. The SOUND FITTED version is available as 372-911SF.
372-916(SF) – LMS 10000 BR Lined Green (Late Crest)
372-917(SF) – LMS 10001 BR Lined Green (Late Crest)
Our penultimate model is 372-917, which depicts LMS locomotive No. 10001 in BR Lined Green with the late crest. This model also features six headcode lights and brackets at each end and has water scoops fitted, but has smooth bodysides with no steps. The SOUND FITTED version is available as product code 372-917SF.
372-918(SF) – LMS 10001 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels)
Our final model is 372-918, which is LMS locomotive No. 10001 in BR Green with small yellow panels on the cab ends. This locomotive features water scoops and six headcode lights and brackets at each end, along with smooth bodysides that do not have steps. The SOUND FITTED version is available as 372-918SF.
These locomotives are currently expected to arrive during the next few months, so head to the Bachmann Europe website where you can find more information. Once you’ve selected your models, get in touch with your nearest retailer to order yours!
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