GWR/BR 5400 Class
(Works with sound fitted AutoTrailer)
GWR/BR 5400 Class
Built from 1931-1935 these Collett designed 0-6-0 Pannier Tanks were a 5ft 2 in wheeled class for working auto-trains.
They were used on the more lightly graded branches than the 6400 class which were built with slightly smaller wheels for working the more steeply graded branch lines.
They could be found between London, Exeter, Fishguard and Oswestry.
The principle of auto-train working is briefly having a driving cab in a coach allowing driver to control basic driving functions remotely.
The operation of auto-trains dispensed with the need to run the locomotive around to the other end of the train at terminating points of the trains journey.
When driven from the auto-trailer cab the driver had control of the regulator, could set the brakes, had a warning gong.
Trailers were also fitted with AWS (Automatic Warning System bell and horn).
There was also a handbrake and buzzer or bell system to communicate with the fireman (who remained on the locomotive) and the guard.
At Wheeltappers we have developed a locomotive decoder that complements the autotrailer.
Thus if you have a decoder fitted autotrailer and separate decoder fitted locomotive, the whistles/gongs will work directionally with the sound emitting from the correct vehicle, there are other subtleties such a the AWS controls coming from the relevant vehicle also.
The function for two autotrailer’s assumes one either end of the loco so the loco is sandwiched in between.
The autotrailer mode can be turned off so the loco with work as normal.
The default is one autotrailer mode coupled to the bunker end of the loco.
*This decoder works in conjunction with another sound decoder fitted in the autotrailer, Two sound decoders required.*
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O gauge has different settings.
Please choose carefully which decoder type.
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BR number series 5400-5424
Last locomotive withdrawn 1963.
None have been preserved.
The GWR 5400 sounds are generic as there are none in preservation.
The sounds are enhanced with archived sounds.
General recording is from the 6400 class locomotives.
Please choose carefully which decoder type and locomotive preference.
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Decoders come with a sugar cube speaker kit as standard, alternate speakers HERE
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