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With a requirement for locomotives similar in performance to their fleet of Class 66s, but being unable to purchase new Class 66s, GBRf turned to redundant Class 56s which could be converted into new locos with similar capabilities. As part of the conversion new equipment and systems were installed, including EMD 710 diesel engines, the same as those used in Class 66s. The pool of Class 56s to be converted included examples built at BREL Crewe, BREL Doncaster and Electroputere in Romania, with the conversion work undertaken in Stoke-On-Trent by the American company Progress Rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGBRf formally announced the project in Spring 2019 and the first locomotive, No. 69001, commenced running trials at the Severn Valley Railway in February 2021. 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Bachmann will be donating proceeds from every sale of this model and with it being the 13th member of the Class 69 fleet, we aim to raise £13,000 to help Andy’s Man Club get men talking all over the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 69013 is the first model to be unveiled for the second batch of Branchline Class 69s which will be released in 2026. The real locomotive is unique amongst the 16-strong fleet of converted Class 56s in having the lower portions of its cab sheeting removed. This modification was made to the donor locomotive No. 56312 and has been carried over to No. 69013 but is not present on the other 15 locomotives. Every Branchline model is manufactured using complex and expensive tooling suites and producing a model with this unique feature is not possible using the current tooling that Bachmann has developed. Therefore, to model this variant would require new tooling, including a new bodyshell, underframe and chassis block. The cost of such additional tooling would be prohibitive for a single locomotive, preventing any meaningful donation to Andy’s Man Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine Andy’s Man Club GBRf Black livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 69013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Fitted with a ESU V5DCC Sound Decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorised Radiator Fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Coupling System (Fitted at both ends)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 254mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 69 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll axle drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block and bogie towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal gearboxes, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose coupling mechanism fitted at each end, each of which is fitted with coupling pockets to NEM362 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-Release Couplings fitted at both ends – DCC operated, hands-free uncoupling with the press of a function button (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBogies constructed from multiple components featuring full relief detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating radiator fans, driven by an independent motor and gearbox, operated as part of the sound project on DCC and Analogue control (\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied metal detail parts, including lifting eyes, windscreen wipers and etched bodyside and fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific bufferbeam pipework and accessory parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting, switchable on\/off at either end on DCC or Analogue control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab lighting*, assigned to two DCC functions for separate switching of each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately switched Machine Room lighting* (*when used on DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic light colours and temperatures selected for each model based on era and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlux22 DCC decoder interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBach-Up Stay Alive Systemproviding uninterrupted power to prevent stalling, light flicker and sound cut-outs (operates on DCC only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker Fitted – a pre-fitted speaker is included with every model as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Fitted XL Speaker System –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels feature two speakers, including our new speaker with enhanced bass reproduction – a patented component which incorporates a passive radiator design for optimum sound performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU Loksound V5DCC Sound Decoder fitted to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound files produced specifically for the Bachmann Branchline Class 69 using recordings from real locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUND FITTED DELUXE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodels operate on DCC and Analogue control as supplied. On Analogue, an authentic engine start up sequence and running sounds are produced when power is applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using BR \u0026amp; GBRf specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing using authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASS 69 HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 69 Diesel Locomotive was conceived by rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) to meet their growing locomotive needs. With a requirement for locomotives similar in performance to their fleet of Class 66s, but being unable to purchase new Class 66s, GBRf turned to redundant Class 56s which could be converted into new locos with similar capabilities. As part of the conversion new equipment and systems were installed, including EMD 710 diesel engines, the same as those used in Class 66s. The pool of Class 56s to be converted included examples built at BREL Crewe, BREL Doncaster and Electroputere in Romania, with the conversion work undertaken in Stoke-On-Trent by the American company Progress Rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGBRf formally announced the project in Spring 2019 and the first locomotive, No. 69001, commenced running trials at the Severn Valley Railway in February 2021. The type received approval by the Office of Rail and Road in May 2021, allowing the new locomotives to be pressed into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial order was for ten locomotives with an option for a further six, and by the start of 2024, the first ten locos – Nos. 69001-69010 – had entered service. Each locomotive has been painted by Arlington Fleet Services in Eastleigh and the liveries applied to the Class 69s range from GBRf’s ‘standard’ orange and blue scheme, and variations on it, to retro-BR liveries including BR Blue, BR Large Logo Blue, BR Green and RTC Red \u0026amp; Blue. Several of the Class are named including the first locomotive, No. 69001, which entered traffic in GBRf orange and blue adorned with UK and US flags and named ‘Mayflower’, symbolising the American input into the rebuilding of this British-designed locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy mid-2025 the full fleet of 16 locomotives had entered traffic, including No. 69013 which emerged from Arlington Fleet Service in April 2025 in a bold black livery in support of Andy’s Man Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexRow row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"FlexBra\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pbc_bc_b180_prodDet_ctl00_ctl54_dvBlock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pbc_bc_b180_prodDet_ctl00_ctl54_dvPanel\" class=\"panel panel-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pbc_bc_b180_prodDet_ctl00_ctl54_dvPanelHeading\" class=\"wbPanelPointer panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#pbc_bc_b180_prodDet_ctl00_ctl54_dvProducts\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE ORDER NOW FOR JUST £339.96 + P\u0026amp;P (£4 Evri, £4.95 RM48, £6.45 RM24)\u003cbr\u003eA Worldpay 'Pay By Link' will be sent once the item is released\u003cbr\u003eNo deposit necessary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo place a pre order, place the item in the cart and checkout as normal choosing your preferred delivery option, the order value will be £0, and your card will not be charged when you checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen the item arrives in stock, we then send you a payment link at the pre order price, which will need to be paid within 7 days. 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