Category: UK Model Railways

12 October 2023

Product Highlight: Class 158 2-Car DMU

The Class 158 2-Car DMU has been a feature of the Bachmann Branchline range of OO Scale models for the last few years, and four additional models with new liveries are set to arrive towards the end of the year. These models carry a huge amount of detail on both the outside and inside. The bodyshell captures the elegant lines...

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6 October 2023

Bachmann Reveal Modern-Day Ladies At Ffestiniog Railway Event

Bachmann Europe Plc today announced two new OO9 Scale models of the Mainline Hunslet Locomotives ‘Linda’ and ‘Blanche’ as part of its Bachmann Narrow Gauge range. With 2023 marking the 60th anniversary since the pair were purchased by the Ffestiniog Railway, the announcement was made during the line’s popular Bygones Weekend, at which Bachmann is showcasing its range of OO9...

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4 October 2023

Product Highlight: E-Z Command® Plus Digital Command Control System

For over 20 years, the E-Z Command® Control Centre has been a starting point for railway modellers  who are taking the step into the comprehensive world of Digital Command Control (DCC). The capabilities of DCC have advanced significantly during that time, with digital models now having many more sounds, lighting and other functions than were possible when the first version of...

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27 September 2023

Product Highlight: OO Scale Tyne Dock BR Standard 9Fs

The Bachmann Branchline range welcomed several OO Scale models of the BR Standard 9F earlier in the year, and we are delighted to introduce even more locomotives from this class. These new models depict the locomotives that worked at Tyne Dock, featuring a single chimney and a BR1B tender. The Tyne Dock 9Fs were fitted with a Westinghouse Air Pump...

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20 September 2023

Product Highlight: OO Scale BR Mark 1 Suburban Coaches

The British Railways Mark 1 57-foot long Suburban Coaches have returned to the Bachmann Branchline range, with OO scale models available from retailers now. These coaches have been released in three different liveries, with three coaches available for each livery. There are ventilators along the roof of each coach, while the ends of each coach feature pipes and separately fitted...

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12 September 2023

Product Highlight: EFE Rail WD Austerity (J94) Saddle Tanks

The EFE Rail range is ready to welcome its first N scale steam locomotive models, with WD Austerity Saddle Tank steam locomotives having recently arrived.

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1 September 2023

Product Highlight: West Coast Railways BR Mk1 Coaches

We’re now two thirds of the way through 2023, so some of our Product Highlights are starting to focus on models that will arrive in 2024. This is the case again this week, where we will look at some Bachmann Branchline models that are due to arrive in early-2024.  These models are OO Scale BR Mark 1 Coaches in West...

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25 August 2023

Product Highlight: Baguley-Drewry 70hp Diesels

The Bachmann Narrow Gauge range of OO9 Scale models will be welcoming some new arrivals early next year, in the form of a pair of highly anticipated locomotives – the Baguley-Drewry 70hp Diesels. These models are newly tooled to feature a multitude of detail packed into their small size. On the front of the locomotive, the models feature a name...

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23 August 2023

NEW MODELS UNVEILED DURING MONK BAR MODEL SHOP’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

On Wednesday 23rd August 2023 Bachmann Europe Plc attended the 60th birthday celebrations of Monk Bar Model Shop. Located in the historic city of York, Monk Bar has been a stockist of Bachmann products since they were first launched in 1989 and was named Bachmann Retailer of the Year in 2007. Bachmann used the event to launch two new Sales...

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16 August 2023

Product Highlight: N Scale BR Standard Class 5MTs

For this week’s Product Highlight, we will once again be returning to the Graham Farish range of N Scale models as we focus on another Graham Farish returnee, the British Rail Standard Class 5MT steam locomotive. As with all Graham Farish locomotives, there is a large amount of detail present on these small models, including separate metal handrails on both the...

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