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5 August, 2026

BRITISH RAILWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS | Heavyweight Headliners for Autumn 2026

Our latest British Railway Announcements broke cover on Wednesday 5th August with three brand new tooling projects grabbing the headlines. Topping the bill were brand new models of the BR Class 37 Diesel Locomotive by Graham Farish, bringing the iconic ‘tractor’ sound to N Scale for the first time. The Class 37/7 ‘Heavyweights’ lead the way; replicating the heavy freight...

Bachmann Collectors Club/Bachmann Europe News/UK Model Railways

14 August, 2026

New Arrivals | Trumpeter

The latest Trumpeter arrivals at the Bachmann warehouse include seven new releases, and almost three hundred restocked items. German Army SdKfz 184 Ferdinand Heavy Tank Destroyer. German heavy tank destroyer developed from unused Porsche Tiger tank chassis and first deployed at the Battle of Kursk in July 1943. Armed with the long-barrelled 88 mm PaK 43/2 gun and protected by...

Plastic Model Kits/Pocketbond

11 August, 2026

New Arrivals | Mini GT

The wonderful world of 1:64 We received a Mini GT delivery in our warehouse in late July with 10 new releases including the Ford Mustang Dark Horse No.24 Ford Performance Racing School. shown above, Nissan Skyline Kenmeri Liberty Walk Nissan Racing ’75 Concept, and the eye-catching Mazda RX-7 RE-Amemiya 2025 D1GP.Don’t miss them. Be part of the die-cast adventure! Contact your Bachmann retailer...

Collectables/Pocketbond

10 August, 2026

Introducing the Just Plug Sound System!

The new Just Plug Sound System from Woodland Scenics brings any project to life with an explosion of sound! The Just Plug Sound System gives dioramas, model railways, seasonal displays, school projects, tabletop games and museum displays a realistic, immersive sound experience. This complete system is easy to install. Just like the Just Plug Lighting System, you simply “Just Plug” and you’re done!

Bachmann Europe News/Scenery and Landscape

10 August, 2026

New Arrivals | PM Model

The latest arrivals at the Bachmann warehouse include two new releases and restocked items. Northrop NF-5A ‘Türk Yıldızları’ (Turkish Stars) Aerobatic Team. The Turkish Stars (Türk Yıldızları) aerobatic display team has operated the Northrop NF-5A 2000 Freedom Fighter as their primary demonstration aircraft since the team’s formation in 1992. Originally sourced from the Royal Netherlands Air Force, these lightweight...

Plastic Model Kits/Pocketbond

30 July, 2026

New Arrivals | Takom

The latest arrivals at the Bachmann warehouse include Four new releases, and Eight restocked items. German Army SdKfz 250/4 Ausf A Anti-Aircraft Half-Track Light troop air‑defence armoured half-track vehicle.The kit: Hatches can be fitted open or closed. Moveable suspension and workable tracks. Photo-etch & Clear parts. Choice of 2 markings. Seated figure included. 1:35 scale plastic model kit from Takom,...

Plastic Model Kits/Pocketbond

6 August, 2026

New Arrivals | Mini GT

The wonderful world of 1:64 We have just received our biggest delivery of Mini GT 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles with 18 new releases including the James Bond (Casino Royale) Aston Martin DB5.shown above, Lotus 99T No.11 Satoru Nakajima 1987 Monaco Grand Prix,and the eye-catching Volkswagen T1 Microbus Mizu Design (RHD).Don’t miss them. Be part of the die-cast adventure! Contact your Bachmann retailer...

Collectables/Pocketbond

29 July, 2026

New Arrivals | Academy

The latest arrivals at the Bachmann warehouse include seven new releases, and over a hundred restocked items. ROKAF T-50B Black Eagles MCP Snap Fit The KAI T‑50B is an aerobatic variant of the T‑50, South Korea’s first indigenous supersonic advanced trainer, operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Black Eagles display team.The T‑50 programme was initiated in the...

Plastic Model Kits/Pocketbond

21 July, 2026

Loughborough Model Railway Show

Date and Time: Saturday 22nd August 2026 10:00 – 17:00Sunday 23rd August 2026 10:00 – 16:00 Location:Loughborough Grammar School, Burton Walks, Loughborough, LE11 2DUEntrance off Leicester Road, Loughborough. The premier model railway exhibition in the East Midlands returns to Loughborough Grammar School, hosted by the Soar Valley Model Railway Club. Located just a 12-minute drive from...

Exhibitions and Shows

10 July, 2026

A CASE OF NORTHERN EXPOSURE FOR EFE ROAD

Bachmann Europe Plc has unveiled five new 1:76 scale Northern Routemaster models as part of its growing EFE Road range of diecast collectables. The announcement was made as part of the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s ‘London Comes to Glasgow’ event on 5th July. In the early 1960s, London Transport decided to make its famous Routemaster bus available onthe open market...

Bachmann Europe News/Collectables