Loads of new wagons from Bachmann Branchline
Bachmann Europe PLC is to produce a number of new wagons into the Bachmann Branchline OO range.
New releases include the MBA Megabox bogie wagons used for the transportation of bulk commodities such as ballast. Both the high sided (38-240) and low sided (38-245) versions will be produced in EWS livery.
Also released are the JPA bulk powder wagons used for transporting cement etc. Initially this model will be available in VTG - Castle Cement livery (38-201) and VTG - Lafarge Cement (38-200).
The IPA double deck car transporter will join the range and will be available in STVA red livery (38-250). This will be a two vehicle version that can accommodate up to 6 cars per vehicle and be fitted with protection screens.
Also joining the Branchline range is a new 12 ton ventilated van with planked sides and plywood doors. These will compliment the existing 12 ton vans and will be available in both early (38-230) and late (38-231) BR bauxite livery. Each will retail at £8.25.
The new wagons will be introduced into the Bachmann Branchline range during the next 18 months.
Class 24 to be released by Graham Farish
A Class 24 diesel locomotive is to join the ever expanding Graham Farish N scale fleet. The model, for which tooling has been completed, will be released in the next few months. The model has not previously been available ready to run in N scale, although Lone Star did produce a model in 1960 when N scale was known as OOO.
151 Class 24 locomotives were introduced by British Railways between 1958 and 1961. The first was withdrawn in 1969 and the last in 1980. Four members of the Class have been preserved.
Three versions will initially be available D5013 in BR green with late crest (372-076), D5085 in BR two tone green with late crest (372-977) and 24035 in BR blue (372-975). They are fitted with a 6PIN DCC decoder socket and have working lights with a first for the UK by having working headcode discs (to be fitted by user). Two chassis variations are being produced with sand box options for the bogie. The models are fitted with NEM coupling pockets and detailed cab interior. These N scale models for which tooling has been completed will retail at £79.95 and will be released over the next few months.
New Scenecraft OO buildings announced
Bachmann Europe PLC has announced a number of new buildings in its Scenecraft range in OO scale.
The OO range sees the introduction of a number of industrial buildings to produce a cement works and a brewery complex, both of which are traditionally rail served businesses.
Following on from the successful launch of the modern OO diesel depot, fuelling point and washing plant last year, further buildings are added to enhance the depot complex. These include an office block, fuel storage tanks, bicycle rack, lifting jacks and sanding plant. Another run of the popular diesel depot will also take place.
The steam era locomotive facilities are also enhanced with the addition of a coaling stage.
A new range of Irish buildings is being produced for a station building, signal box and engine shed. These will only be available through Irish retailers of Bachmann products.
New accessories include plastic bunded tanks, cable drums, commercial skips with lids, fencing, and modern station accessories including items such as ticket machines.
Modern scene modellers will welcome the kiosk typical of those found on some stations and in car parks. A modern industrial unit is also being introduced.
Low relief buildings are also being introduced for the first time. These include the backs of terraced houses with the option to add to an outhouse block. An imposing factory building is also being produced.
Two new signal boxes are being produced in the form of a GWR box based on the preserved example at Highley and a brick built signal box.
The new releases conclude with a house under construction and a sectional lineside hut.
These models will be released over the coming year.
New Scenecraft N scale buildings announced
Bachmann Europe PLC has announced a number of new buildings in its Scenecraft range in N scale.
The N scale range sees the introduction of a number of industrial buildings to produce a cement works and a brewery complex, both of which are traditionally rail served businesses.
Following on from the successful launch of the modern OO diesel depot, fuelling point and washing plant last year, these are now being released in N scale. To enhance the scene an office block, fuel storage tanks, bicycle rack, lifting jacks and sanding plant.
The steam era locomotive facilities are also enhanced with the addition of a riveted water tank.
A modern industrial unit is also being introduced.
Low relief buildings are also being introduced for the first time. These include the backs of terraced houses with the option to add to an outhouse block. An imposing factory building is also being produced.
Two new signal boxes are being produced in the form of a GWR box based on the preserved example at Highley and a brick built signal box.
The new releases conclude with a house under construction and a sectional lineside hut.
These models will be released over the coming year.
