Bachmann shows narrow gauge stock progress

New engineering and decoration samples have been received by Bachmann for its Gloucester bogie coach and RNAD four-wheel wagons.

The open brake van is being released in Statfold Barn Railway brown.
The open brake van is being released in Statfold Barn Railway brown. Bachmann.

Bachmann has revealed the latest engineering and decoration samples for its in-development collection of ‘OO9’ narrow gauge rolling stock models.

The new ‘OO9’ samples are led by the first engineering sample of the Gloucester bogie coach which will have turned metal wheels, NEM coupling sockets, flush glazing and a detailed interior. It will be available in Ashover Light Railway crimson (Cat No. 394-025) as well as Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway blue and cream (394-026).

Prices are set at £59.95 per coach with release dates to be confirmed.

The latest engineering sample to be received for 'OO9' is the Ashover Light Railway bogie coach.
The latest engineering sample to be received for 'OO9' is the Ashover Light Railway bogie coach. Bachmann.

The new collection of Bachmann Royal Naval Armaments Depot (RNAD) wagons has now reached the decoration stage with samples of the open, flat, box and brake van all being shown by the manufacturer. Release is now expected in early 2023 with prices set at £29.95 per vehicle.

The box van will be available in RNAD grey.
The box van will be available in RNAD grey. Bachmann.
A second version of the box van will be finished in Statfold Barn lettered white as a MICA B.
A second version of the box van will be finished in Statfold Barn lettered white as a MICA B. Bachmann.
Bachmann narrow gauge RNAD enclosed brake van decoration sample.
Bachmann narrow gauge RNAD enclosed brake van decoration sample. Bachmann.

Models for release cover an RNAD enclosed brake van in grey (Cat No. 393-100), an RNAD open brake van in Statford Barn Railway brown (393-101), an RNAD van in grey (393-125), an RNAD van in Statfold Barn Railway white as a MICA B (393-127), a RNAD rebuilt open wagon in Statfold Barn Railway grey (393-150), an open wagon in Welsh Highland Railway red (393-151), an RNAD flat wagon with planked ends and a sleeper load in RNAD Dean Hill colours (393-175) and a flat wagon in Statfold Barn Railway grey (393-176).

The open wagon will be finished in grey.
The open wagon will be finished in grey. Bachmann.
Welsh Highland Railway red will also be applied to the open wagon.
Welsh Highland Railway red will also be applied to the open wagon. Bachmann.
A flat wagon with ends is being offered.
A flat wagon with ends is being offered. Bachmann.
The flat wagon will also be available without ends.
The flat wagon will also be available without ends. Bachmann.

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