Bachmann
Bachmann Europe is the British based arm of America's Bachmann Trains. The Bachmann Europe portfolio creates ready-to-run locomotives and rolling stock for 'OO' gauge, 'OO9' gauge and 'N' gauge as well as accessories and figures for 'OO', 'N', 'OO9', 'O', 16mm scale and G scale. Its range includes Bachmann Branchline for 'OO', Graham Farish for 'N' gauge, Scenecraft for buildings and accessories plus it is the UK distributor for model railway brand EFE Rail, Proses modelling tools, Woodland Scenics and Pocketbond Classix as well as the European distributor for Lilliput 'HO' and 'HOe' overseas models. Read our full collection of Bachmann news, features and reviews here.
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Bachmann’s upgraded Whistler
The latest iteration of Bachmann’s ‘OO’ gauge Class 40 has arrived, sporting tooling and circuitry upgrades. MARK CHIVERS casts a glance at this new and improved release.
MARK CHIVERS
Bachmann Collectors’ Ffestiniog 2-4-0STT Linda
The latest Bachmann Collectors Club limited edition offers the first chance to own one of the Ffestiniog Mainline Hunslets in 2-4-0STT format. MIKE WILD reviews this new arrival.
MIKE WILD
Colour for Bachmann Baguley DH88
Bachmann has received decorated samples of its forthcoming all-new ‘OO9’ narrow gauge Baguley-Drewery 70hp DH88s for evaluation by the company’s development team.
MARK CHIVERS
Bachmann Eastfield ‘20s’ unveiled
Bachmann has unveiled plans to release a pair of its recently retooled 'OO’ gauge Class 20 Bo-Bo diesels as Eastfield based 20048 and 20100 in BR blue with disc headcodes.
MARK CHIVERS
IN STOCK NOW: DCC ready Class 40 limited edition
The DCC ready version of Key Publishing's exclusive limited edition model of preserved Class 40 40145 East Lancashire Railway are now in stock and ready for immediate despatch. Read more here.
North Cornwall commissions for Kernow
Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has commissioned two new ‘OO’ gauge North Cornwall Railway buildings from Bachmann’s Scenecraft range.
MARK CHIVERS
UPDATED: Bachmann reveals autumn 2023 British Railway Announcements
Bachmann has revealed its Autumn 2023 British Railway Announcements with a raft of newly-tooled models across its 'OO', 'N' and 'OO9' ranges, including new tooling and fresh identities for existing models.
MARK CHIVERS
40145 production sample arrives
Production samples of Key Publishing’s latest limited edition ‘OO’ gauge model of Class 40 40145 East Lancashire Railway have arrived. View them here and watch our full sound demonstration.
MIKE WILD
More exclusive Kernow Class 37s for KMRC
Kernow Model Railway Centre (KMRC) has commissioned a further pair of exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 diesels from Bachmann with a Cornish connection.
MARK CHIVERS
Kernow commissions exclusive ‘OO9’ L&B buildings
Kernow Model Rail Centre has commissioned its first ‘OO9’ narrow gauge buildings from Bachmann’s Scenecraft range, with a Lynton & Barnstaple Railway engine shed and coaling stage platform.
MARK CHIVERS