The Bachmann Collectors Club and Locomotion Models have revealed a new limited edition Bachmann Class 90 modelling 90028 Sir William McAlpine in DB Cargo livery at Model Rail Scotland. Read the full news story here and watch the Bachmann launch video.
A BRAND-NEW limited edition of just 500 pieces have been revealed by the Bachmann Collectors Club and Locomotion Models modelling DB Cargo red liveried Class 90 90028 Sir William McAlpine for 'OO' gauge. The model launched at Model Rail Scotland on February 25 2022 and is available to buy now.
The limited edition is restricted to 200 sound fitted models which are available exclusively to members of the Bachmann Collectors Club while 300 DCC ready versions are available exclusively from Locomotion models.
The Class 90 is one of Bachmann's latest generation models which was first released in 2019. It models the fleet of 50 locomotives which were built from 1986 to serve on the West Coast Main Line. The last was completed in 1990 by BREL Crewe and since introduction the class has been seen in service on the WCML as well as the Great Eastern and East Coast main lines. In privatisation the class has carried a number of passenger and freight liveries.
90028 was named Sir William McAlpine at the National Railway Museum in York on January 11 2019 with a special train conveying guests hauled from London King's Cross to York by LNER 'A3' 60103 Flying Scotsman (once owned by Sir William McAlpine) and returned to London behind newly named 90028. The Class 90 was named as a tribute to Sir William McAlpine who was a lifelong railway enthusiast and rescued Flying Scotsman from its failed USA tour in 1973. He owned the locomotive until 1996. Sir William was involved in railway preservation and was the first Chairman of the Railway Heritage Trust. He passed away on March 4 2018.
Bachmann's model of 90028 features day and night lighting modes, a DCC operated pantograph (which can be raised manually for analogue layouts), locomotive specific details including battery box styles, buffers and ETH cables plus the option to choose between DCC ready and DCC sound fitted versions.
Prices are set at £229.95 for Locomotion Models DCC ready version while the Bachmann Collectors Club sound fitted model costs £329.95.
Visit www.bachmann-collectorsclub.co.uk or www.locomotionmodels.com for more information.
