Bachmann announced last Friday that they are producing the 'missing' Diagram 2406 Bulleid 'loose' Brake Composite (BCK), the Diagram 2017 Third Open (TO) and the Class 74 (HB) Electro-Diesel in 00 gauge, today details of the versions being released have been announced as part of their British Railway Announcements for Spring 2025. Along with the … Continue reading New Bachmann Bulleid coaches and EFE Rail Class 74 details released
Category: Kernow Models
Rapido Trains UK announce batch two of their generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches which includes LSWR livery versions.
Rapido Trains UK announced in September last year a range of 00 gauge generic pre-grouping 48' coaches. They have now announced their second generic project ‘Evolution’ production run featuring ten new liveries that includes London & South Western salmon and chocolate. Much like the liveries from Batch 1, Evolution Batch 2 will include Brake Third, … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce batch two of their generic ‘Evolution’ pre-grouping bogie coaches which includes LSWR livery versions.
Rapido Trains UK announce ex LBSC/SR 8 ton Diagram D8 (D1433) covered vans in 00 gauge
Rapido trains UK have announced they are to produce the London Brighton and South Coast (LBSC) Diagram D8, 8 ton, SR Diagram 1433 covered van in 00 Gauge. The LBSC D8, later SR Diagram 1433 8 ton covered vans with 9’ 9” wheelbase and an overall length of 18’ 4”, were built between 1878 and … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce ex LBSC/SR 8 ton Diagram D8 (D1433) covered vans in 00 gauge
EFE Rail Adams T3 identities revealed in Bachmann Winter British Railways Announcements
The EFE Rail London & South Western Railway (LSWR) 4-4-0 T3 Class were announced at the 2024 Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day on Saturday 7th September ) held at the Swanage Railway. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre for the Bachmann EFE Rail brand and seem to have proved popular a popular … Continue reading EFE Rail Adams T3 identities revealed in Bachmann Winter British Railways Announcements
Dapol show all new EP of Bulleid Light Pacific in N gauge and EFE Rail D600 warships announced
At the 2024 International N Gauge Show (TINGS) last weekend, Dapol revealed first EP samples for the long awaited N Gauge Bulleid West Country & Battle of Britain Light Pacifics, and my friend Tom Everitt of N Gauge News has taken a close up look. If you are a N Gauge modeller, then Tom's N … Continue reading Dapol show all new EP of Bulleid Light Pacific in N gauge and EFE Rail D600 warships announced
Bachmann announce LSWR Adams T3 4-4-0 as part of the EFE Rail Range
The 2024 Bachmann Collectors Club Members Day was today (Saturday 7th September) held at the Swanage Railway. The venue was the perfect location for Bachmann’s next new product announcement, in its EFE Rail range being the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) 4-4-0 T3 Class. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model … Continue reading Bachmann announce LSWR Adams T3 4-4-0 as part of the EFE Rail Range
Bachmann confirm new tooled Class 09 identities and new PLV/PMVs/CCT versions in 00 Gauge
Bachmann Europe have announced their new products for Autumn 2024 that includes brand new tooled Class 08/09 identities and new PMVs/CCT versions. The brand new tooling for the Class 08 and Class 09 includes eight versions across BR Green, BR Blue, BR Railfreight (Red Stripe), BR Provincial and DB Red (Unbranded) liveries with the following … Continue reading Bachmann confirm new tooled Class 09 identities and new PLV/PMVs/CCT versions in 00 Gauge
2B or 23 with a bar, that question of SR two character explained, a new SEG Book
The question of what the Southern Railway / BR(s) two character headcodes actually mean is relevant to any LSWR/SR/BR(S) modeller operating EMUs or Class 33, Class 73/74 locomotives and even the latest Bulleid / Raworth electric locos by EFE Rail. A new Southern Electric Group Publication by friend Rick Squirrell compiles and lists all the … Continue reading 2B or 23 with a bar, that question of SR two character explained, a new SEG Book
Rapido Trains UK reveal their 00 Gauge USATC S160 2-8-0 versions.
Rapido Trains UK have revealed their 00 Gauge USATC S160 2-8-0 versions. Although it was first announced back last August that they were produce the USATC S160, today, appropriately on D-Day, the first ten versions to be produced have now been announced. Designed by Major J. W. Marsh from the Railway Branch of the Corps … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK reveal their 00 Gauge USATC S160 2-8-0 versions.
KMRC announce LBSC Diagram 1369 & 1364 five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.
Kernow Model Rail Centre have announced LBSC 'Open A', SR Diagram 1369 & 1364 five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge as exclusive models with the tooling designed, developed, and owned by Kernow Model Rail Centre. The 10-ton five plank 'Open A' wagon later to SR Diagram 1369 on a wooden underframe became the … Continue reading KMRC announce LBSC Diagram 1369 & 1364 five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.