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 Class 121 Diesel Railcar
The Pressed Steel single-car Class 121 DMUs have a popular subject. Bachmann has released brand-new version gauge which MARK CHIVERS inspects.
Bachmann reveals first 2020 product announcements
THE FIRST of Bachmann’s product announcements for 2020 took place on February 4/5 with the manufacturer revealing a collection of new ‘OO’ gauge models for release through February-April.
Evening Star digital sound
The BR ‘9F’ 2-10-0s were one of the most impressive of the Riddles Standard designs and the last was built in March 1960 - 92220 Evening Star. MIKE WILD looks to the Bachmann model and shows how a twin speaker setup can be added together with stay alive and firebox flicker.
Freightliner’s green machines
Having covered first-generation BR diesels last month, TIM SHACKLETON moves forward in time to point camera and airbrush at Freightliner’s sizeable fleet of EMD Class 66s.
Weathering BR green diesels
TIM SHACKLETON discusses the whys and wherefores of how first-generation diesels got themselves into such a state - and how to replicate this in miniature.
Bachmann’s CLASS 159 debut for 'OO'
The Class 158 and 159 DMUs have been eagerly awaited for ‘OO’ gauge, but their development has been protracted. MIKE WILD finds out if these all-new multiple units have been worth the wait.
Bachmann Class 24/1
The Sulzer engined Class 24s were reliable and versatile locomotives. Bachmann has expanded its portfolio of ‘OO’ gauge Type 2s with this all-new model of the final batch. MIKE WILD takes a closer look.
Bachmann 'J72' 0-6-0T sound installation
Bachmann’s recently released, newly designed ‘J72’ 0-6-0T model reveals its advanced internal features to PAUL CHETTER as he installs sound and stay alive capacitors.
VIDEO: Bachmann 45ton steam crane for 'OO' gauge
Bachmann's all-new 'OO' gauge Ransome & Rapier 45ton steam crane is reviewed in full in the January 2020 issue of Hornby Magazine. Watch our video with Editor Mike Wild here.
Cyber clean your models
New to the Busch range of scenic products is this cleaning product. Cyber Clean is designed to be a simple to use cleaning product suitable for removing dust and dirt from models, buildings, scenery and more.