Bachmann DCC Sound Class 55 BR Blue 55 004 Queen’s Own Highlander 32-534DS

Offering our own 00 gauge ex-demonstration model Class 55 developed by Bachmann as part of their recent DCC series. This engine is the Class 55 Queen’s Own Highlander in BR Blue livery 32-534DS.

The Deltic (British Rail Class 55) is a class of diesel locomotive built in 1961 and 1962 by English Electric. They were designed for the high-speed express passenger services on the East Coast Main Line between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh. They gained the name “Deltic” from the prototype locomotive, DP1 Deltic, which in turn was named after its Napier Deltic power units.

Twenty-two locomotives were built: they dominated express passenger services on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) particularly London-Leeds and London- Edinburgh services until 1978 when InterCity 125 ‘High Speed Trains’ were introduced. Withdrawal came end of 1981. Six locomotives were preserved, all still running today.