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15 May, 2026

Bachmann News | Kinesis Update

Following a business review, Bachmann Europe has taken the difficult decision to cease development of the Kinesis DCC System and all associated Kinesis products. Alongside the cancellation of the Kinesis products, technical support for the Bachmann RailController Computer Control Software will end on Tuesday 30th June 2026.

Bachmann Europe News/UK Model Railways

8 May, 2026

New Arrivals | Academy

The latest arrivals at the Bachmann warehouse include two new releases, and ninety six restocked items. US Navy F-14D “VF-2 Bounty Hunters” Fighter Aircraft (AMK). Advanced variant of the iconic Grumman F-14 series. The F-14D incorporated numerous upgrades over its predecessors, including more powerful GE F110 engines, an upgraded radar (AN/APG-71), and advanced avionics. US Navy Fighter Squadron VF-2 operated...

Plastic Model Kits/Pocketbond

7 May, 2026

New Arrivals | Mini GT

The wonderful world of 1:64 We have just received the latest delivery of Mini GT 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles with 4 new releases including the 1984 Nurburgring Race Of Champions 20 Car Set! shown above, James Bond Spectre Aston Martin DB10,and the eye-catching 2025 IMSA Daytona 24 Hours Chevrolet Corvette Z06.Don’t miss them. Be part of the die-cast adventure! Contact your Bachmann...

Collectables/Pocketbond

6 May, 2026

The Summer of 69 – New RTC Class 69 available now from the Bachmann Collectors Club!

The latest Bachmann Collectors Club limited edition model was launched as part of the Summer 2026 British Railway Announcements and it is none other than the much-requested Class 69 No. 69004 ‘RIDC Melton’ in RTC Red & Blue livery, which is in stock and available to purchase now. The fourth of sixteen Class 69s created for GBRf from redundant Class...

Bachmann Collectors Club/Bachmann Europe News/UK Model Railways

6 May, 2026

Turbostars and Twenties Headline the Summer 2026 British Railway Announcements

Our Summer 2026 British Railway Announcements have just landed (Wednesday 6th May 2026) bringing together new tooling projects for both the Graham Farish N scale and Bachmann Branchline OO scale range alongside a host of new additions to the N and OO scale ranges. In N scale the Class 20/0 Diesel Locomotives hit the headlines in March when new tooling...

Bachmann Europe News/UK Model Railways

24 April, 2026

It’s Turbo Time! Brand New ‘Turbostar’ DMUs revealed by Bachmann Branchline ahead of Model World LIVE 2026

To coincide with Model World LIVE which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham this weekend, we are delighted to unveiled brand new OO Scale models of the Class 168, Class 170 and Class 171 ‘Turbostar’ DMUs for its Bachmann Branchline range. The ‘Turbostar’ Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) were built at the historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works to a modular design,...

Bachmann Europe News/UK Model Railways

23 April, 2026

FV4201 Chieftain Tank

The Chieftain Main Battle Tank was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the Centurion, optimised for long‑range firepower and defensive operations in Europe. Entering British Army service in 1966, it was the first NATO tank armed with a 120 mm main gun as standard and featured exceptionally strong frontal armour for its time. ...

Plastic Model Kits/Pocketbond

22 April, 2026

Available again: Takom Whippet Tank

The Medium Mark A “Whippet” was a British tank developed during the First World War to provide a faster, more mobile armoured vehicle capable of exploiting breakthroughs made by slower heavy tanks. Designed in 1916–17 and entering service in March 1918, the Whippet was intended to perform roles analogous to cavalry: rapid penetration, pursuit, and disruption of enemy rear areas...

Plastic Model Kits/Pocketbond

21 April, 2026

New Arrivals | AFV CLUB

The latest arrivals at the Bachmann warehouse include six new releases, and one hundred and fifty six restocked items. Australian Army M113A1 Diehl 513B Light Reconnaissance Vehicle Australian scout version of the M113A1 APC, equipped with a T50 turret mounting two machine guns and configured for reconnaissance and patrol roles rather than troop transport. In service from 1964 and used...

Plastic Model Kits/Pocketbond

9 April, 2026

New Arrivals | Trumpeter

The latest arrivals at the Bachmann warehouse include fourteen new releases, and two hundred and forty six restocked items. Trumpeter 2026/27 catalogue 84 glossy pages packed with pictures of the full range of Trumpeter plastic model kits including aircraft, military vehicles, ships, figures, and accessories, plus a 4-page fold-out covering Trumpeter’s future new releases.Includes 24-page ‘Master Tools’ supplement and 4-page...

Plastic Model Kits/Pocketbond