Description
Bachmann 32-626P Class 221 221101 ‘Louis Bleriot’ – Virgin Trains
OO Gauge | ANALOGUE DC | PRE-OWNED | GOOD CONDITION
PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS A PRE-OWNED ITEM
Bachmann Branchline OO Gauge model of Class 221 Super Voyager No.221101 ‘Louis Bleriot’, finished in the distinctive Virgin Trains livery.
The Class 221 Super Voyager was introduced for long-distance passenger services, operating on routes across the British railway network. Built by Bombardier, these diesel-electric multiple units featured tilting technology designed to improve journey times on routes with numerous curves.
This Bachmann model represents 221101 ‘Louis Bleriot’ and is an attractive addition to an OO Gauge modern-image passenger railway.
The model is offered in good pre-owned condition, has been tested and runs OK, with working lights and couplings supplied.
Model Details
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Manufacturer: Bachmann Branchline
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Catalogue Number: 32-626P
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Class: British Rail Class 221 Super Voyager
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Unit Number: 221101
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Name: ‘Louis Bleriot’
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Operator: Virgin Trains
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Livery: Virgin Trains
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Scale: OO Gauge
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Control: Analogue DC – Not DCC Fitted
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Condition: Pre-Owned – Good
Model Features
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Detailed Class 221 Super Voyager body design
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Authentic Virgin Trains livery
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Applied unit number and name
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Detailed bodyside and window arrangements
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Working lighting
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Couplings supplied
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Suitable for compatible OO Gauge analogue DC layouts
Pre-Owned Condition & Testing
PRE-OWNED – GOOD CONDITION
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Model presented in good pre-owned condition
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Tested and runs OK
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Working lights
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Lighting is fairly dull, consistent with this original release
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Couplings supplied
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Not DCC fitted
Lighting Information
PLEASE NOTE – THE LIGHTING IS WORKING BUT IS FAIRLY DULL.
The lights have been checked and are operational. However, their brightness is relatively low, which is characteristic of this particular Bachmann release.
This is noted for customer information rather than being identified as a lighting fault.
Analogue DC Operation
NOT DCC FITTED – ANALOGUE DC
The model is supplied for conventional analogue DC operation.
No DCC decoder is fitted, and DCC compatibility or conversion requirements have not been confirmed.
Virgin Trains Class 221 Super Voyager
The Class 221 Super Voyager became a familiar sight on long-distance Virgin Trains services, particularly on CrossCountry and West Coast routes.
No. 221101 ‘Louis Bleriot’ represents one of these distinctive modern passenger units, making it particularly suitable for OO Gauge layouts depicting Britain's railway network from the early 2000s onwards.
This pre-owned Bachmann model is in good condition, has been tested running OK, and is supplied with couplings. The working but relatively dim lighting is noted to ensure customers are aware of the model's characteristics before purchase.
