1/76 GER K85 N7 0-6-2T No. 1002 is a detailed model locomotive designed for realistic railway modelling in OO scale.
Featuring:
- Detail & Finish: Decorated in GER livery as No. 1002 with printed numbering and moulded body detailing.
- Drive & Performance: Electric motor drive for powered operation on standard model railway track.
- Control & Compatibility: DC analogue operation.
- Couplings & Integration: Fitted with standard OO scale couplings for use with compatible rolling stock.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Gauge: 16.5mm
Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Bachmann Branchline
- Model Type: Locomotive
- Control System: DC analogue
- Power Source: Track-powered
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Included: Locomotive model
Ideal for modellers building a detailed OO scale layout who want to represent Great Eastern Railway steam operations with authentic scale appearance.
Why this model matters
The GER Class N7 0-6-2T was developed for the Great Eastern Railway to handle suburban passenger services in and around London. Its compact tank engine design made it suitable for frequent stop-start work on busy commuter lines.
No. 1002 represents one of these distinctive locomotives that later served under LNER and British Railways ownership. Including a GER N7 on an OO layout allows modellers to recreate early twentieth-century East Anglian and London suburban scenes with appropriate motive power.
How to use it
Place the locomotive on powered 16.5mm OO gauge track connected to a DC analogue controller. Adjust the controller to manage speed and direction. Ensure track and wheels are clean for reliable electrical contact. Check couplings before attaching rolling stock and store the model safely when not in use.