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.

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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...

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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...

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The latest arrivals at the Bachmann warehouse include two new releases, and ninety six restocked items. US Navy F-14D “VF-2 Bounty Hunters” Fighter Aircraft (AMK). Advanced variant of the iconic Grumman F-14 series. The F-14D incorporated numerous upgrades over its predecessors, including more powerful GE F110 engines, an upgraded radar (AN/APG-71), and advanced avionics. US Navy Fighter Squadron VF-2 operated...

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The wonderful world of 1:64 We have just received the latest delivery of Mini GT 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles with 4 new releases including the 1984 Nurburgring Race Of Champions 20 Car Set! shown above, James Bond Spectre Aston Martin DB10,and the eye-catching 2025 IMSA Daytona 24 Hours Chevrolet Corvette Z06.Don’t miss them. Be part of the die-cast adventure! Contact your Bachmann...

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The Chieftain Main Battle Tank was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the Centurion, optimised for long‑range firepower and defensive operations in Europe. Entering British Army service in 1966, it was the first NATO tank armed with a 120 mm main gun as standard and featured exceptionally strong frontal armour for its time.          ...

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