08/03/2021
We are pleased to announce our new brand Adventures in Plastic (AiP) which provides nostalgic plastic model kits for the discerning collector and modeller alike. Sure to be popular and rekindle many childhood memories, AiP launches with a range of Thunderbirds™ plastic kits, produced under licence from ITV.
Our FAB range of kits comprise 11 vehicles from the classic TV show, featuring the main 5 rescue vehicles:
The range also includes the supersonic airliner Fireflash as well as fan favourite rescue vehicle the Mole and Lady Penelope’s FAB 1:
Completing the range is a launch bay for Thunderbird 1, which includes a model of Thunderbird 1, a very cool Transparent Thunderbird 2 with an assortment of mini rescue vehicles and finally a launch bay for Thunderbird 2, which includes Thunderbird 2, 3 pods and a further assortment of mini vehicles:
Grab a piece of nostalgia from the ground breaking and eternally popular TV show now:
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01/03/2021
On Monday 1st March 2021, GB Railfreight Class 60 No. 60002 emerged from Toton Works carrying the name ‘Graham Farish – 50th Anniversary 1970 - 2020’. Freshly repainted into the company’s striking Blue and Orange livery, the locomotive was named in recognition of the contribution made by Graham Farish to British outline N gauge model railways over the last 50 years.
David Haarhaus, Managing Director of Bachmann Europe Plc said:
“GB Railfreight are responsible for many of the colourful liveries seen on today’s railway network and we are delighted to see another unique locomotive join their fleet. Our two companies enjoy a thriving relationship, and it is a delight to work with the enthusiastic GBRf team who, like us, take great pride in everything they do. We are honoured that GBRf have agreed to bestow one of their locomotives with the Graham Farish name and we are indebted to them for their help in marking this important milestone, particularly in light of the ongoing pandemic. Graham Farish has been at the forefront of British N gauge since the first models were produced more than 50 years ago, and we at Bachmann Europe have been the proud custodians of this iconic brand since 2000.”
Bob Tiller, Engineering Strategy Director for GB Railfreight said:
“GBRf acknowledge the exciting railway modelling culture in the UK and importance of getting it right especially with the variety of liveries GBRf use on the fleet. We are pleased to work with and indeed honour Bachmann Europe in naming 60002 and look forward to seeing the model in due course.”
Whilst it was not possible to hold an official naming ceremony prior to the locomotive entering traffic due to the current lockdown restrictions, a formal event will be scheduled for later in the year. A Graham Farish N scale model of the locomotive will also follow in due course, once engineering works have been completed to update the existing Graham Farish Class 60 model.
03/02/2021
Today (Wednesday 3rd February 2021) we unveiled our first new products for the year with the launch of the Spring 2021 British Railway Announcements. Members of the Bachmann Collectors Club and Bachmann Retailers were treated to a virtual premiere of our announcements earlier this morning, and you can now watch our presentation on YouTube too.
With new additions from Graham Farish, Scenecraft, Bachmann Narrow Gauge and Bachmann Branchline catering for N, OO9 and OO scale, there’s something for everyone so why not explore our Spring 2021 range now.
A full list of our Spring 2021 Product Announcements can be found Here
For the first time in British Railway Announcements, we are delighted to reveal a model for our Bachman Branchline range which has been produced from all-new tooling – the Class 20/0 Diesel Locomotive!
Find more details about these stunning new models over on our website and look out for them arriving with your local Bachmann stockist in the next three months.
To coinside with today’s announcements, we have also published our 2021 Catalogue – the Bachmann Europe Model Railway Combined Volume 2021 – and this will be arriving with Bachmann stockists from next week. The Combined Volume includes a taster of our Spring 2021 British Railway Announcements Catalogue, but the only way to recieve all four British Railway Announcements Catalogues each year is by being a member of the Bachmann Collectors Club.
Members of the Bachmann Collectors Club recieve a copy of the Combined Volume delivered straight to their door as part of their membership and these are currently being despatched along with the Spring 2021 Bachmann Times magazine – the official magazine of the Bachmann Collectors Club. The Bachmann Times is the only place to find every edition of the British Railway Announcements Catalogue, so head over to the Club website to join today and be the first to know about our next new product announcements later in the year.
Like all of the items featured in each British Railway Announcements, these new products are due to be arriving with your local Bachmann stockist in the next three months so contact your local retailer to order yours today.
15/02/2021
The WD 40T 'Parrot' Bogie Wagon is the latest new-tooling project to be completed by Graham Farish, with three versions of this iconic wagon now available in N scale from Bachmann Retailers.
373-350 - WD 40T 'Parrot' Bogie Wagon WD Grey
The Parrot Wagons were built to transport tanks and heavy machinery – a requirement that arose with the introduction of the first tanks by the British in 1916. Entering traffic in 1918, the wagons operated in the UK and Continental Europe for a short period before the War ended, upon which they became army surplus
373-351 - WD 40T 'Parrot' Bogie Wagon LMS Grey
Useful wagons like these would not sit around for long and they were soon being snapped up by the railway companies, who used them to transport large and heavy loads – many examples were also fitted with bolsters to suit their new role. With the onset of the Second World War, the Parrots returned to military use, but again became surplus when the hostilities ended, and many entered British Railways ownership following Nationalisation. Working alongside other Bogie Bolster Wagons they survived well into the 1950s, but that was not the end for the Parrots. Several examples were giving a new life in departmental and industrial use and the last were still to be found working several decades after withdrawal by BR.
373-352 - WD 50T 'Parrot' Bogie Bolster B BR Grey (Early)
The Graham Farish N scale models feature a diecast chassis, metal wheels, couplings mounted in NEM pockets and an accessory pack which includes vacuum pipes, coupling safety chains, jacks and bolsters (where applicable).
Close-up view of 373-352 - WD 50T 'Parrot' Bogie Bolster B BR Grey (Early)
Three versions are available from Bachmann retailers now:
Contact your local Bachmann stockists for more details and to purchase any of these products today. You can find your nearest retailer on our website.
12/01/21
Bachmann Europe’s exclusive range of Thomas & Friends™ OO Gauge model railways arrived during January and the full range is available from Bachmann stockists now! Certified for use from age 3 upwards, young enthusiasts can find all of the characters they need to start building their own Island of Sodor!
Our Train Set featuring Thomas with Annie & Clarabel is the perfect starting point, with easy-to-lay snap-fit track suitable for use on all surfaces and an easy-to-use controller with plug in connections, you’ll be playing trains in no time at all.
There are plenty of options when it comes to expanding the Train Set too; the E-Z Track Layout Expander Pack includes a selection of different track sections allowing you to create a variety of configurations.
Once you have more track, it will be hard to resist adding more trains, so look no further than our selection of Thomas & Friends™ locomotives and rolling stock for the perfect accompaniments to Thomas, Annie and Clarabel. All of these locomotives have moving eyes and we’ve also incorporated Next18 DCC Decoder sockets for those wishing to give Digital Control a try.
With such flexibility, Bachmann’s Thomas & Friends™ models are perfect for the beginner who is just getting started in the hobby, or a young enthusiast who wants to see their favourite character on an existing OO scale layout. With DCC compatibility, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends can be accommodated on any model railway!
Explore the Full OO Scale Thomas & Friends Range HERE
Contact your local Bachmann retailer to start your Thomas & Friends adventure today!
