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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

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 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

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

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

20 March, 2026

20/20 Sound – New Tooling and Sound Upgrades for the Graham Farish Class 20/0

The iconic BR Class 20 Diesel Locomotives are famous for working in pairs and so we are delighted to reveal a pair of major enhancements for the popular Graham Farish N Scale Class 20/0 models.

Bachmann Europe News/UK Model Railways

4 February, 2026

British Railway Announcements | Spring 2026

Our first new product announcements for 2026 are here as we present the Spring British Railway Announcements. After a busy 2025 that saw thirteen new tooling projects delivered to Bachmann retailers, alongside a further seven that were revealed for delivery during 2026, our next two new tooling projects made their public debut as part of the Spring announcements.

Bachmann Europe News/UK Model Railways

12 December, 2025

The Silk Road Express from Bachmann China

Bachmann China have recently announced that they will be reproducing the iconic Silk Road Express in miniature, with a brand-new collection of models in N scale. The collection will include a train set, train pack with interior lights, electric locomotives and rolling stock.

Bachmann Europe News/Continental Model Railways

Category: Bachmann Europe News

BRITISH RAILWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS | Heavyweight Headliners for Autumn 2026

Introducing the Just Plug Sound System!

A CASE OF NORTHERN EXPOSURE FOR EFE ROAD

Bachmann News | Kinesis Update

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

Turbostars and Twenties Headline the Summer 2026 British Railway Announcements

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

20/20 Sound – New Tooling and Sound Upgrades for the Graham Farish Class 20/0

British Railway Announcements | Spring 2026

The Silk Road Express from Bachmann China