Bachmann Collectors Club 2017 Members Day
The 2017 Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day took place at the Mid-Hants Railway. Members enjoyed train rides along the line, behind the scenes tours and had the opportunity to speak with the railway volunteers and members of the Bachmann team.
LEFT: The Bachmann team checked in members ready for the start of proceedings.
RIGHT: The yard at Ropley was open for club members to get up close to the railway’s fleet of operational locomotives.
LEFT: Mid-Hants is one of the few heritage railways to have a wheel drop, which enables the easy removal of wheels for servicing and maintenance.
RIGHT: The arrival of the first train ready to take Members to Alresford to start their activities for the day.
LEFT: Tours of the carriage works gave members an insight into the construction of wooden frame coaches such as these Bulleid vehicles.
RIGHT: As well as guided tours, the day included train rides behind a selection of locomotives.
LEFT: Unlike the previous year, we were blessed with glorious weather all day. For members who had arrived a little earlier there was plenty of action in Ropley yard to keep them entertained!
The Bachmann Collectors Club would like to extend its thanks to the Mid-Hants Railway for hosting us, and to all of the volunteers who gave their time to make the day such a success. Keep an eye out on our website for details on future events.
