Bachmann Branchline 391-136 Penrhyn Mainline Hunslet 2-4-0STT

Penrhyn Mainline Hunslet 2-4-0STT 'Blanche' Ffestiniog Railway Green

he new Bachmann Narrow Gauge model of ?Blanche? brings the story of this Mainline Hunslet locomotive right up to date, complementing the model of ?Blanche? in her original Penrhyn Quarry Railway condition that is already produced by Bachmann in OO9 scale. Our latest release depicts ?Blanche? in her current condition as a 2-4-0 Saddle Tank with Tender (2-4-0STT) and carrying the vibrant Ffestiniog Railway Green livery.

This model was first announced during the Ffestiniog Railway?s Bygones Weekend. ?Blanche? (and sister locomotive ?Linda?) have called the Ffestiniog Railway home since 1963, and we would like thank the railway for the support and advice they have given so generously during the development of these Bachmann Narrow Gauge models.

Originally built as a 0-4-0ST for the Penrhyn Quarry Railway, ?Blanche? was purchased by the Ffestiniog Railway in 1963 and underwent conversion to left-hand drive, was fitted with a tender and had her cab profile modified. In 1971 she was converted to oil firing, and was rebuilt as a 2-4-0STT and fitted with new piston valve cylinders the following year. Converted back to coal firing in 2014, this Bachmann Narrow Gauge model depicts ?Blanche? in this condition, in which she continues to run today.

These small but mighty models feature a diecast metal saddle tank, cylinder block, frames and footplate; coupled with a precision moulded cab, smokebox and other separate detail components to produce a model that is strong and robust yet intricately detailed. The cab interior is a work of art and through the firebox hole firebox lighting is fitted which operates on both analogue and DCC. Talking of DCC, with a Next18 DCC decoder socket and a pre-fitted speaker it?s easy to convert your model for DCC running ? or why not make it even easier and opt for a SOUND FITTED model to really bring your layout to life!



Bachmann Narrow Gauge OO9 Scale
Era 9
Ffestiniog Railway Lined Green livery
Named ?Blanche?
Etched Name Plates and Works Plates included
Equipped with a Next18 DCC Decoder Socket ? Recommended Decoder item No. 36-567B
Length 118mm

Empfohlen für Modellbauer und Sammler ab 14 Jahren. Aufgrund maßstabs- und vorbildgerechter bzw. funktionsbedingter Gestaltung sind Spitzen, Kanten und Kleinteile vorhanden. Verschluckungsgefahr. Deshalb nicht in die Hände von Kindern unter 10 Jahren!