Bachmann 2008 Options

[Doug]

More images and press releases are to be found on page 2 of this topic (here).


Windhoff MPV
The unique Windhoff multi-purpose rail vehicle (MPV) increases the diversity of our modern traction fleet. These colourful units can be seen operating a variety of railway infrastructure related trains on all parts of the National Network.

Bachmann Europe plc today announced its 2008 programme at the London Toy Fair, held at Excel in London's Docklands. 2008 sees the 60th Anniversary of Kader Industries (the parent company of Bachmann Europe) and the 175th Anniversary of the Bachmann Company, although links with model railways only began in 1952.

The company has announced that it will produce in its Branchline "OO" range a Class 105 DMU, MPV Multi Purpose Vehicle, TEA tank wagon with conical ends, "Autoballaster" wagons and an 8-Ton BR standard cattle wagon. It has also confirmed its intention to produce an original Patriot Class locomotive.

Also on display were the first engineering proving samples of the G2A "Super D" 0-8-0 locomotive announced at the Toy Fair last year. Development work has now been completed on the Class 150/1 and Class 150/2 "Sprinter" DMUs and these will enter the tool room next month. Development work is continuing on the Class 411 4-Cep unit but has been hampered by the lack of official works drawings which appear to have been destroyed.

In the "N" gauge Graham Farish range a new Class 47 locomotive and a Class 108 diesel multiple unit will be introduced.

A number of existing items in both the Branchline and Farish items will appear in the new liveries of recently formed Train Operating Companies. Others will follow in due course once the licensing arrangements have been finalised.

The digital revolution continues to build on the success of the recently launched Dynamis system, with the pro-box (36-508) now under development and the introduction of a new point decoder (36-561).

Digital sound continues to attract more and more modellers and 2008 will see the introduction of the first steam locomotive to be fitted with a sound decoder. The model of 45593 Kolhapur in BR green with early crest will retail at £185.00. Further diesel locomotives will have sound fitted for the first time including the Class 40 and Class 45 locomotives which will compliment the existing range of sound fitted locomotives.

The Underground Ernie range saw significant new releases in time for the 2007 Christmas market. So far six trains, three stations and four extension track packs have been produced in addition to the train set released for Christmas 2006.

The new 2008 Branchline and Farish catalogues have been published to coincide with the opening of the London Toy Fair and will be available shortly at £4.50 from Bachmann dealers.

Graham Hubbard, Managing Director of Bachmann Europe Plc said today "2007 was a very busy year for us with the launch of many new products including the Aristocraft large scale Class 66, several new locomotives in both OO and N scale and our Dynamis DCC system which is proving to be a great success. We are not standing still and this year will see the introduction of many new products including the launch of our Scenecraft range of buildings, figures and road vehicles. We can now offer complete systems of track, buildings, scenic items, control systems together with a large selection of trains from around the World"�.


JJA AutoBallaster wagon

Another item to be employed on infrastructure duties is the mighty JJA AutoBallaster wagon. For a full description of Era designations, please use the Key found inside the rear cover.

The Class 105 Cravens

The Class 105 Cravens diesel multiple unit will reflect the same standard of engineering excellence as its predecessor, the Class 108, which has enjoyed unprecedented popularity. The ‘Peak’ diesel class receives an upgrade and their welcome return includes the variant with corner indicator boxes.




The Branchline modern image range is further enhanced by the introduction of Era 7 and 8 Class 47 locomotives featuring working high-intensity headlights.


New rolling stock announcements include the BR Standard 4 4-6-0 locomotive in four different variants. This model will also form part of the collection to celebrate the 40th anniversary since the withdrawal of mainline steam.

[neilf]

i also noticed are they base toys cars and lorries?

[Richard Johnson]

What an interesting mix.... The MPV is a fascinating vehicle, The unrebuilt Patriot is a must and the 105 will be useful for my occasional forays into early BR days too... With those coming and the G2 getting closer I'll be watching with interst.

Hoping some of the Bachmann road vehicles will be approprate for pre WW2 layouts but not holding my breath.....

I'd hoped the Dynamis Pro system was further advanced.... but at least it got a mention.

Shame that nobody with market clout has had the courage to do a range of nice looking British pointwork and some RTR bullhead & properly spaced flatbottom flex track though - that'd really put the cat among the pidgeons and for the brand who was brave enough, would be a real leadership statement I'd think!

Regards

Richard

[pedromorgan]

Shame that nobody with market clout has had the courage to do a range of nice looking British pointwork and some RTR bullhead & properly spaced flatbottom flex track though - that'd really put the cat among the pidgeons and for the brand who was brave enough, would be a real leadership statement I'd think!

I think it may have been a little while before you joined the forum but that is a can of worms of biblical proportions! After the Survey episode i cant honestly see that happening any time even remotely soon.

I know it dosent look right but i do like the 83line. the points are fantastic.

Peter

[Doug]

2008 Branchline New Items

Cat_No	Description	Price
30-050	Class 25 DCC Passenger Set With Working Locomotive Lights	129.95
31-059	J72 69022 BR Black Late Crest	48.85
31-115	Standard 4MT 75xx 75027 BR Green Late Crest Single Chimney BR2 Tender	92.35
31-118	Standard 4MT 75033 BR Lined Black BR2 Tender L/Crest	87.95
31-210	Patriot 45503 'The Royal Leicestershire Regiment' BR Green E/Emblem	97.95
31-211	Patriot 45543 'Home Guard' BR Green L/Crest	97.95
31-212	Patriot 5541 'Duke Of Sutherland' LMS Crimson	97.95
31-325	Class 105 2 Car DMU BR Blue Yellow Ends	83.95
31-326	Class 105 2 Car DMU BR Green With Speed Whiskers	83.95
31-327	Class 105 2 Car DMU BR Green With Half Yellow Ends	83.95
31-409	Lord Nelson 30865 'Sir John Hawkins' BR Green E/Emblem	82.95
31-456	Ivatt 2-6-2 Tank 41264 BR Lined Black L/Crest	58.95
31-514	158 2 Car DMU Northern Rail	82.85
31-515	158 2 Car DMU First/Scotrail	82.85
31-516	158 2 Car DMU Central Trains	82.85
31-563	V2 60865 BR Lined Green L/Crest Stepped Tender Out Side Steam Pipes	86.05
31-575	Windhoff MPV Multi-Purpose Master and Slave Network Rail	109.95
31-576DC	Windhoff Mpv Multi-Purpose Master and Slave Network Rail (DCC On Board)	121.95
31-577	Windhoff MPV Multi-Purpose Master and Slave Railtrack	109.95
31-613	V3 Tank 67628 BR Black Lined L/Crest Straight Bunker Humped Steam Pipes	59.95
31-650	Class 47 47535 'University Of Leicester' BR Blue Large Logo	76.30
31-651	Class 47 47612 'Titan' Intercity	76.30
31-652	Class 47 47474 'Sir Roland Hill' Parcels Red/Grey	76.30
31-831	43Xx 4358 BR Lined Green E/Emblem	63.90
32-004	6914 Langton Hall Great Western Green Collett Tender	82.45
32-033DS	Class 20 Diesel D8158 BR Green Box Head Code (DCC Sound)	149.95
32-034	Class 20 Diesel 8164 BR Green Box Head Code	56.10
32-035DS	Class 20 Diesel 20034 BR Blue Disc Headcodes (DCC Sound)	149.95
32-114	08 Diesel Shunter 13238 BR Black E/Emblem	53.50
32-135A	Prairie Tank 5565 GWR Green	57.30
32-164	N Class 31411 BR Lined Black Late Crest BR4MT Chimney	76.45
32-206	8750 Pannier Tank 8751 Great Western	53.15
32-278	K3 61823 BR Lined Black L/Crest Stepped Tender	82.45
32-279	K3 1935 LNER Doncaster Green	82.45
32-351DC	4MT Standard Tank 80140 BR Black L/Crest (DCC On Board)	86.90
32-358	4MT Standard Tank 80118 BR Black E/Emblem	74.90
32-376DS	Class 37/5 Diesel 37693 Railfreight (DCC Sound)	159.95
32-465	Class 170 3 Car Unit Cross Country	102.50
32-466	Class 170 2 Car Unit London Midland	87.95
32-480DS	Class 40 Diesel D211 'Mauretania' Indicator Discs BR Green (DCC Sound)	154.95
32-507	Standard Class 5MT 73050 BR Black L/Crest Br1G Tender (Weathered) (40 Yrs End Of Steam)	92.35
32-529	Class 55 D9019 'Royal Highland Fusilier' BRTwo Tone Green	73.10
32-530DS	Class 55 55001 'St. Paddy' BR Blue (DCC Sound)	169.95
32-580	Ivatt Class 4 2-6-0 43019 BR Lined Black L/Crest Mixed Traffic (Weathered) (40 Years Steam)	86.00
32-603	Class 220 4 Car Cross Country 220017	115.45
32-627	Class 221 5 Car Super Voyager Virgin Trains 'Dr Who' 221122	129.95
32-652	Class 44 Diesel 44004 'Great Gable' BR Blue	69.95
32-677	Class 45 Diesel 45 053 Split Head Code BR Blue	69.95
32-678DS	Class 45 Diesel D55 'Royal Signals' BR Green (DCC Sound)	164.95
32-702DC	Class 46 Diesel D182 BR Green (DCC On Board)	81.95
32-727DS	Class 66 Diesel 66702 GBRF 'Blue Lightning' (DCC Sound)	169.95
32-754	Class 57/0 Diesel 57011 DRS	76.00
32-776DS	Class 37/0 Diesel 37254 BR Blue Plated Centre Head Code (DCC Sound)	159.95
32-801DS	Class 47 Diesel D1746 Two Tone Green H/Yellow Ends 4 Digit Head Code (DCC Sound)	169.95
32-828	Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 46520 BR Lined Green L/Crest	73.40
32-829	Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 46426 BR Lined Black L/Crest	73.40
32-830	Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 6402 LMS Black	73.40
32-856	9F 2-10-0 Standard 92002 BR Black E/Emblem BR1G Tender	122.95
32-857	9F 2-10-0 Standard 92077 BR Black L/Crest BR1C Tender	122.95
32-858DC	9F 2-10-0 Standard 92185 BR Black L/Crest Double Chimney Brif Tender (Weathered) (DCC On Board)	134.95
32-878	Fairburn 2-6-4 Tank 42691 BR Lined Black E/Emblem	75.30
32-879	Fairburn 2-6-4 Tank 42267 BR Lined Black L/Crest (Weathered)	79.00
32-903	Class 108 DMU 2 Car Br/Greater Manchester Pte White/Blue	83.95
32-978	Class 66/9 Diesel 66725 'Sunderland AFC' First/GBRF	80.00
33-080A	5 Plank China Clay Wagon With Hood BR Brown (Weathered)	7.15
33-081A	5 Plank China Clay Wagon With Hood BR Brown (Weathered)	7.15
33-179A	10 Ton Salt Wagon 'ICI/Fleetwood Salt'	6.85
33-181	10 Ton Salt Wagon 'Snowdrift Salt'	6.85
33-301E	20 Ton Toad Brake Van BR Bauxite 'Tavistock Junction Ru'	6.85
33-306A	20 Ton Toad Brake Van BR Light Grey	6.85
33-825E	25 Ton Queen Mary Brake Van BR Brown	14.05
33-856B	30 Ton Bogie Bolster Wagon BR Grey	8.35
33-857A	30 Ton Bogie Bolster Wagon LMS Grey	8.35
33-901D	45 Ton Bogie Well Wagon BR Grey	8.10
34-052A	Collett 3rd Chocolate/Cream Great Western	18.50
34-076A	Collett 1st/3rd Chocolate/Cream Great Western Brake Composite	18.50
34-127A	Collett 1st/3rd Composite Chocolate/Cream Great Western	18.50
34-226C	57Ft Corridor Brake End Crimson LMS	16.95
34-251C	57Ft Corridor 1st/3rd Composite Crimson LMS	16.95
34-252C	57Ft Corridor 1st/3rd Composite Crimson LMS	16.95
34-325B	50Ft Parcel Van BR Maroon	16.95
34-504A	Bulleid 63 Ft Corridor Open Brake 2nd Green	19.10
34-529A	Bulleid 63 Ft Corridor 2nd Green	19.10
34-554A	Bulleid 63Ft Corridor 1st/2nd Composite Green	19.10
34-577A	Bulleid 63Ft Open 2nd Green	19.10
36-004A	BD Large Containers Bauxite/Crimson(X3)	3.70
36-053	Mk1 Coupling With Nem Shaft (X10)	2.50
36-054	Class 220 and 221 Couplings X 4	2.45
36-160A	Plasser Tamper M/C (Non-Motorised)	18.95
36-165A	Plasser Tamper M/C Motorised	44.50
36-2008	Branchline Catalogue 2008	4.50
37-058A	5 Plank Wagon Wood Floor BR Grey	6.90
37-060	5 Plank Wagon Wood Floor 'R.Fred.Cole'	6.90
37-081B	7 Plank End Door Wagon BR Grey	7.00
37-084	7 Plank End Door Wagon 'Harrisons Ltd'	7.00
37-108	7 Plank Wagon 'Frederick Biss'	7.00
37-109	7 Plank Wagon 'D.V.Gostick'	7.00
37-158A	8 Plank Wagon BR Grey	7.00
37-180A	7 Plank Wagon With Coke Rails 'P.O.P London'	7.10
37-182A	7 Plank Wagon With Coke Rails 'Elders Navigation Collieries'	7.00
37-225D	16 Ton Steel Mineral Wagon BR Grey With Top Flap Doors	7.00
37-226D	16 Ton Steel Mineral Wagon BR Bauxite With Top Flap Doors	7.00
37-252C	16 Ton Steel Mineral Wagon BR Bauxite Without Top Flap Doors	7.00
37-275D	27 Ton Steel Tippler Wagon Iron Ore BR Grey	6.90
37-477A	1 Plank Wagon BR Bauxite	5.75
37-502A	24 Ton Ore Wagon BR Grey	6.60
37-537A	20 Ton Brake Van BR Bauxite	7.40
37-552A	46 Tonne Glw Poa Box Mineral Wagon ?Arc?	8.50
37-583	45 Ton Tta Tank Wagon Mobil Grey	8.75
37-658	14 Ton Tank Wagon 'Fina'	7.70
37-659	14 Ton Tank Wagon 'National Benzole'	7.55
37-666B	(Set Of 3) 14 Ton Tank Wagons 'Esso' Black (Weathered)	24.40
37-670	(Set Of 3) 14 Ton Tank Wagons 'Tarmac' Black (Weathered)	24.40
37-675A	14 Ton Tank Wagon 'Mobil'	7.70
37-710	8 Ton Cattle Wagon BR Bauxite	7.15
37-711	8 Ton Cattle Wagon GWR Dark Grey	7.15
37-729A	12 Ton Ventilated Van BR(WR) Bauxite	6.80
37-731	12 Ton Ventilated Van BR(WR) Grey	6.80
37-754A	12 Ton Fruit Van BR Bauxite	6.80
37-778A	12 Ton Mogo Van GWR Grey	6.75
37-802A	12 Ton Planked Ventilated Van BR Bauxite	6.75
37-803A	12 Ton Planked Ventilated Van LMS Grey	6.75
37-930	3 Plank Wagon BR With Crimson BD Container	7.85
37-951B	Conflat With BD Container BR Crimson	7.65
37-977	Conflat With AF Container BR Light Blue	7.65
38-010B	MFA Open Box Mineral Wagon EWS (Weathered)	7.70
38-032	100 Tonne HHA Bogie Hopper Wagon 'Freightliner Heavy Haul' Hinge S/End Doors (Weathered)	22.95
38-040A	31 Tonne OBA Open Wagon EWS	14.40
38-050A	MTA Open Box Wagon EWS	8.80
38-070B	12 Ton Southern Planked Vent Van S.R Large Logo	7.65
38-071B	12 Ton Southern Planked Vent Van BR(S) Bauxite	7.65
38-076B	12 Ton Southern Plywood Panel Vent Van BR Bauxite	7.65
38-081A	12 Ton Southern 2+2 Planked Vent Van BR(M) Grey	7.65
38-082	12 Ton Southern 2+2 Planked Vent Van BR(S) Bauxite	7.65
38-095A	34 Ton PNA Ballast/Spoil 5 Rib Wagon Railtrack	8.10
38-100A	34 Ton PNA Ballast/Spoil Wagon 7 Rib Railtrack	8.10
38-113	100 Ton Bogie Tank Wagon Tea 'Esso' Grey	21.25
38-114	100 Ton Bogie Tank Wagon Tea 'Gulf' Grey	21.25
38-210	JJA Auto Ballaster Railtrack Outer	26.50
38-211	JJA Auto Ballaster Railtrack Inner	26.50
38-212	JJA Auto Ballaster Railtrack Generator Outer	26.50
38-220	100 Ton Tea Bogie Tank Wagon Crude Oil 'BP' Black	20.95
38-221	100 Ton Tea Bogie Tank Wagon Crude Oil 'Shell BP' Black	20.95
38-222	100 Ton Tea Bogie Tank Wagon Crude Oil 'Amoco' Black	20.95
39-025D	BR Mk1 Corridor SK Blue/Grey	22.45
39-026F	BR Mk1 Corridor SK Maroon	22.45
39-027E	BR Mk1 Corridor SK Crimson/Cream	22.45
39-050D	BR Mk1 Open SO Blue/Grey	22.45
39-051F	BR Mk1 Open SO Maroon	22.45
39-076E	BR Mk1 Brake/Corridor BSK BR Maroon	22.45
39-100B	BR Mk1 Restaurant Car RU Blue/Grey	22.45
39-105	BR Mk1 Restaurant Buffet Car RU BR Crimson/Cream	22.45
39-126D	BR Mk1 Composite CK Maroon	22.45
39-128B	BR Mk1 Composite CK SR Green	22.45
39-150B	BR Mk1 Corridor First FK Blue/Grey	22.45
39-151C	BR Mk1 Corridor First FK Maroon	22.45
39-153B	BR Mk1 Corridor First FK SR Green	22.45
39-175B	BR Mk1 Full Brake BG Blue/Grey	22.45
39-178B	BR Mk1 Full Brake BG SR Green	22.45
39-183A	BR Mk1 Full Brake BG NEX RES Grey/Red	22.45
39-200B	BR Mk1 Full Brake Super BG RES	22.45
39-201B	BR Mk1 Full Brake Super BG RES/Royal Mail	22.45
39-225B	BR Mk1 Brake/Corridor Composite BCK Blue/Grey	22.45
39-226B	BR Mk1 Brake/Corridor Composite BCK Maroon	22.45
39-228B	BR Mk1 Brake/Corridor Composite BCK SR Green	22.45
39-252B	BR Mk1 RFO Restaurant Car BR Crimson/Cream	22.45
39-280A	BR Mk1 FK Pullman Kitchen First Umber/Cream Magpie (Lighted)	28.50
39-290A	BR Mk1 FP Pullman Parlour First Umber/Cream Amber (Lighted)	28.50
39-300A	BR Mk1 SK Pullman Kitchen Second Umber/Cream 333 (Lighted)	28.50
39-310A	BR Mk1 SP Pullman Parlour Second Umber/Cream 348 (Lighted)	28.50

[Richard Johnson]

I think it may have been a little while before you joined the forum but that is a can of worms of biblical proportions! After the Survey episode i cant honestly see that happening any time even remotely soon.

I know it dosent look right but i do like the 83line. the points are fantastic.

Peter

***It always is, (I've played in that battle on several forums but really don't fancy it yet again)

anyway there are so many diverse opinions that if modellers were given choice there'd never be a concensus.... and like most committee approaches they'd end up with a camel not a racehorse anyway....

But I'm dead certain that a sensible Mfr only needs to get it technically competent and "more English / more right" than Peco's bad efforts and it'd be a day one success...

I always promise myself that if the lottery ever comes......

Richard

PS: You are right - 83 is much better for US modellers - They actually tried to get the look right. Still a great big nothing of value for UK modellers though.... shame on them!

[pedromorgan]

I am going to the exhibition this evening. what questions do you want me to ask?

Peter

[pedromorgan]

30 minutes before i leave from work. i need to know questions before then.

Peter

[Brian Considine]

The MPV is a fascinating vehicle,

Are these the ex : DB "Cargo Express" units that take ISO containers ?

If so, Trix/Marklin used to do them in HO.

[zep108]

hell
well it looks like a cheap year for me a couple of super ds and a green k3 and im done

[neilf]

are the bulliied coaches new moulds ? they have prefix letters A

[Mike Parkes]

are the bulliied coaches new moulds ? they have prefix letters A

No - did anyone say otherwise?

[rb277170]

Looks good to me. Up for the Cravens , new Peaks (with nose seam) and 108 in Refurbished White Stripe livery. May be tempted by the FSR 158 but its a little out of period for me.Being able to see it and test it in model shop is a big plus for me rather than buying the limited edition model last year.This may just swing it for me!

Only surprise is lack of blue 108 in any form of cab front ,2 or 3 car. Looks like an important ommission to me.

But overall lots to look forward to. Along with Hornbys HST and Heljans Clayton, could be an expensive 2008/2009.

Congratulations Bachmann.

Looking forward to more details in your magazine and the new Catalogue.

Thanks to Doug too, providing up to date information, once again proving that the web scores over mags in this respect .

Russell

[dwb]

I notice that there's a black 08 shunter in the long list, so that's one for the wish list and even though the sound Jubilee is not mentioned in the long list (I wonder is that an omission or an omen?), it's gone onto my wish list too.

I am sure that a couple of new Mk1 Maroon or Crimson / Cream coaches will find their way to my layout as well.

David

[5696Arethusa]

There will be a sound equiped steam loco this year and as suspected it's a Jubilee. Catalogue number 31-175DS 5593 Kolhapur with an RRP of £185

The question is one about the 75xxx std 4, have they retooled this one and we're going to see a race to the shelves, or are they going to put out the old split frame version just to p*** on Hornbys firework. The latter would be just a bit petty especially when they're dipping into Hornbys back catalogue as much as Hornby is theres.