The all-new Bachmann Branchline Brush Type 4, later known as the British Rail (BR) Class 47, first took to the tracks in 2021 and at the time, the Branchline models set new standards for OO Scale diesel locomotives. Winning a public vote to be crowned Model of the Year 2021, the Branchline Class 47 introduced two new features to the...

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There are very few classes of diesel locomotive of which OO Scale models have not been produced in recent years, and now that list is one lighter still, as we are proud to announce the first ever ready-to-run model of the British Rail (BR) Class 13 Diesel Shunters as part of the Bachmann Branchline range. The real locomotives were created...

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The Great Western Railway (GWR) could count many classes of 4-6-0 among its locomotive designs, but none were more numerous or successful than the 49XX ‘Hall’ Class. Add in the later 6959 ‘Modified Hall’ Class and a total of 330 locomotives were produced and now, high-fidelity N scale models of both the ‘Hall’ and ‘Modified Hall’ are being produced by...

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Winging it Just in from Takom is the all-new tooling WW II Henschel Hs 129B, a twin-engine ground-attack aircraft of the German Luftwaffe, under the recently-introduced Takom Wings sub-brand. The Hs 129 was developed to fulfil the roles of close-air-support and ground-attack for the Luftwaffe in WWII. Lessons from the Condor Legion’s experience in Spain—where German pilots learned the value...

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Plastic kit perfection AFV Club—Armoured Fighting Vehicle Series—are award winning plastic injection model kits introduced in 1989 by the Hobby Fan Trading Company. Specialising in 1:35 scale, AFV Club kits are designed and manufactured in Taiwan, and are recognised as some of the finest model kits in the world. Pocketbond and Bachmann have represented AFV Club in the UK since...

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The wonderful world of 1:64 We have just received the latest delivery into stock of Mini GT 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles with 10 new releases ranging from the iconic Aston Martin DB5, shown above, to the works special Fiat Abarth and the eye-catching Cadillac Racing V-Series. Don’t miss them. Be part of the die-cast adventure! Contact your Bachmann retailer to...

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