Hornby R3574 DB Schenker Class 67 Bo-Bo 67013 Diesel Loco DCC Ready OO Scale
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- In Stock
- Product Code:
- 5055288637030
- Brand:
- Hornby
A total of thirty Class 67 locomotives were built between 1999 and 2000
by Alstom, in Spain, for English, Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS).
These Bo-Bo configured diesel electric locomotives have a large fuel
capacity, electro-pneumatic brakes and a top speed of 125mph (200km/h).
The bodyshell is a monocoque load bearing Alstom design, whilst the
bogies, also designed by Alstom, are of an "H"Â frame design.
The engine, traction motors and control electronics are the same as
those used in the Class 66, but differ in that the traction motors are
frame mounted, rather than axle hung, to reduce unsprung mass. The gear
ratios have also been increased, allowing higher speeds and the cab is
designed around a central driving position. The Class 67 locomotives are
able to supply electric head-end power for passenger train heating and
air-conditioning and are equipped for buffer and screw coupling, as well
as also coupling via a buckeye coupler, attached on a swing arm mount.
The first locomotive to be delivered was 67003, arriving in October
1999, but plans for a rapid acceptance into service were delayed by
loading gauge issues. The high axle load of the locomotive caused an
initial speed restriction to 110 mph and modifications to the bogies
were required, all thirty units being modified by June 2003.
Gauge: 00 (1:76)
Length: 259mm
DCC Type: DCC Ready
Motor: 5 Pole Skew Wound. Loco Drive
Age Suitability: 14+
Special Features: NEM Couplings