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Farish 371-061A Class 03 D2028 BR Green (Wasp Stripes), N Gauge *LAST FEW*

Farish 371-061A Class 03 D2028 BR Green (Wasp Stripes), N Gauge *LAST FEW*

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Farish
Class 03
D2028
BR Green (Wasp Stripes)
DCC Ready, not fitted


N Gauge

the BR Class 03 Diesel Shunter makes a welcome return to the Farish range and includes DCC compatibility for the first time. This example is finished as No. 03026 in BR Blue livery.

For the first time, N scale modellers running DCC can quickly and easily add a diesel shunter to their fleet with the new Farish Class 03. With a 6 Pin DCC Decoder socket, fitting a decoder is a breeze but be sure to opt for the Bachmann 6 Pin Micro Decoder (36-571) to ensure that your decoder will fit into the limited space available. Sat atop the new DCC-ready chassis is a highly detailed body shell incorporating many separate components including the conical exhaust, lamp brackets and metal handrails. Completed by the exquisite livery application using authentic colours, logos and fonts, this is an attractive addition to any N scale collection.

 MODEL FEATURES:

  • Farish N Scale
  • Era 7
  • Pristine BR Blue livery
  • Running No. 03026
  • NEM Coupling Pockets
  • Powerful Coreless Motor
  • Equipped with a 6 Pin (Micro) DCC Decoder Socket recommended Decoder item No. 36-571
  • Length 54mm

 CLASS 03 HISTORY

The Class 03 diesel shunters were introduced between 1957 and 1962 and with 230 built, the type was one of BR's most successful small 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunters and was adopted as BRs standard small shunter. A development of the Class 04 Drewry shunter, construction was shared between British Railways' Swindon Works and Doncaster Works and initial allocations for the class covered all regions except Scotland. Shunting was the main employment, with their short wheelbase and light weight making them particularly useful in areas where weight restrictions or tight trackwork existed. Examples were also assigned to station pilot duties and due to the short wheelbase, it was common for them to be coupled to a shunters truck or runner wagon to ensure sufficient length for reliable operation of track circuits.

Weighing in at 30 Tons, some 18 Tons less than the Class 08 diesel shunter, the Class 03s were fitted with Gardner engines and their distinctive jackshaft drive arrangement gave the locomotives a top speed of 28½ mph. Despite their usefulness, a downturn in shunting requirements meant that withdrawals began in 1968, although the last remained in service on mainland Britain until 1987. Two examples operated on the Isle of Wight, with lowered cab roofs to account for the restricted loading gauge, and these remained in traffic on the island until 1993. One of these Isle of Wight locos, No. 03179, was resurrected by West Anglia Great Northern in 1998 to shunt their Hornsey Depot. Subsequently operated by First Capital Connect, the loco was finally withdrawn in 2008 after which the locomotive was preserved bringing the total number of surviving examples to 56.

  • EAN:
    803393066567
  • MAKE:
    Farish
  • MODEL:
    Farish 371-061A
  • IMAGE:
    Farish 371-061A
  • IMAGE1:
    Farish 371-061A
  • MPN:
    371-061A
  • BRAND:
    Farish
  • GTIN:
    803393066567
  • TYPE:
    Locomotive
  • GAUGE:
    N
  • Condition:
    New
  • Product Code:
    371-061A
  • Weight:
    0.45kg
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