GWR 64xx Auto-fitted Locomotive
(Works with sound fitted AutoTrailer)
GWR/BR 64XX
Built from 1932-1937 these Collet designed 0-6-0 Pannier Tanks were a smaller wheeled version of the 54XX class for working autotrains on the more steeply graded branch lines.
These locomotives were originally based in South Wales and the Plymouth area although later on they could be found scattered as far as Birkenhead, Wolverhampton and Banbury.
The principle of autotrain working is briefly having a driving cab in a coach allowing driver to control basic driving functions remotely.
The operation of autotrains 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 autotrailer 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 6400-6439
Last locomotive withdrawn 1964.
3 have been preserved.
The 64xx sounds have been recorded from the prototype.
Please choose carefully which decoder type.
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Decoders come with a sugar cube speaker kit as standard, alternate speakers HERE
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