British Railway Announcements | Summer 2023

The start of May means that it’s time for our Summer British Railway Announcements and all was revealed on Wednesday 3rd May 2023. The largest offering of new products via a single British Railway Announcements to date, the Summer collection showcases new models in N, OO and O scale, all of which are scheduled for release in the coming months.

Bachmann on the Road – N Gauge Society York 2023

The N Gauge Society will be holding A Celebration of N Gauge Modelling at the National Railway Museum in May, with 10 layouts, 11 traders and 5 manufacturers anticipated to be in attendance. This will be the first opportunity for members of the public to see the Summer N Scale British Railway Announcements, and the Bachmann Collectors Club range of models will be available to purchase.

SUCCESS FOR THE QUARRY HUNSLET CRUSADERS!

Ever since the first Bachmann Narrow Gauge OO9 scale Quarry Hunslets arrived at the end of 2022, a loyal army of enthusiasts have been asking when more of these delightful locomotives will appear. Today Bachmann Narrow Gauge answered those questions by revealing the latest addition to the OO9 scale range – Holy War! Announced alongside the launch partner for this model, the Bala Lake Railway, the model will be available to purchase at their ‘Welcome Back Alice and Holy War’ event next weekend (Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April 2023).

BACHMANN HELPS NELPG RETURN ‘JOEM’ TO STEAM!

BACHMANN HELPS NELPG RETURN ‘JOEM’ TO STEAM! On Tuesday 18th April 2023, Bachmann Europe Plc visited the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group (NELPG) at their Hopetown Workshop in Darlington to present models of the J72 Class locomotive ‘Joem’ and a cheque for £504 to help with the completion of ‘Joem’s’ overhaul. The OO scale model of No. 69023 ‘Joem’ was...