Bachmann Collectors Club 2022 Members Day
The Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day returned after a two-year hiatus on Saturday 3rd September 2022 with a visit to the Dean Forest Railway. Members were treated to behind the scenes tours and had the opportunity to talk with the railway’s volunteers and members of the Bachmann team.
LEFT: The Bachmann team check in and welcome members to the 2022 Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day.
RIGHT: Members are shown around the DFR’s diesel depot at Lydney Junction by the railway’s chairman Adam Dickinson.
LEFT: ‘The timetable for the day required a quick headcode change on resident Class 37 No. D6732.’4575’ 2-6-2T No. 5541 at Norchard lower platform readying to make its trip.
RIGHT: Each group got a tour of Lydney Junction signal box where Signalling Inspector Stephen Williams demonstrated the complexities of the Lydney lever frame.
LEFT: Class 08 Shunter No. D3937 ‘Gladys’ was available at Lydney Junction, offering driving opportunities to all attendees. The BCC sales stand was also present in the station waiting room.
RIGHT: Members enjoyed the comfort of a ride on a Class 108 DMU.
LEFT: Dan Winter gives members a first look at newly-overhauled 0-6-0PT No. 9681.
The Bachmann Collectors Club would like to extend its thanks to the Dean Forest 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.
