Bachmann Collectors Club 2024 Members Day
The annual Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day took place on 7th September 2024 and was hosted by the Swanage Railway in Dorset. The event provided the launch platform for the OO scale EFE Rail LSWR T3 4-4-0, and full-size version No.563 was in steam hauling service trains, while attending members were also treated to behind the scenes tours, brake van rides, museum tours and an exclusive mini ‘Practically Perfect’ Sale too.
LEFT: The Purbeck Mining Museum at Norden was open for Club members who enjoyed tours and rides on the narrow gauge railway.
RIGHT: Class 33 No. D6515 ‘Lt Jenny Lewis’ rolls into Corfe Castle bound for Swanage with the ‘Devon Belle’ observation car behind.
LEFT: The Corfe Castle signalman talks to Club members about the signal box’s history and operation, including a lever frame demonstration.
RIGHT: The ‘Practically Perfect’ Sale at Corfe Castle was well patronized.
LEFT: Brake van rides proved popular at Swanage.
RIGHT: T3 4-4-0 No. 563 passes the ruins of Corfe Castle at Norden Common on the approach to Norden.
The Bachmann Collectors Club would like to extend its thanks to the Swanage 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.
