Bachmann announced back in March 2015 they we to produce the 45T Ransomes and Rapier Steam Breakdown Crane based on the two that were supplied (procured by the Government) to the Southern Railway, four to the Great Western Railway and a further two to the Ministry of Supply / LNER under wartime conditions in 1940. … Continue reading The Bachmann 45t Ransomes and Rapier steam crane arrives on the quay
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Bachmann and Graham Farish 2019 catalogues launched, a round up from an SR / BR(s) perspective [Updated]
The 2019 Bachmann Branchline and Graham Farish Catalogues were launched today at a trade event held in London. Alongside the announcement of a small number of new-tooling projects, mainly wagons in 00 and N gauges the 009 range increases with new tooling for the delightful and minuscule Baguley-Drewry 70hp Diesel 0-4-0 shunter, as used since the early … Continue reading Bachmann and Graham Farish 2019 catalogues launched, a round up from an SR / BR(s) perspective [Updated]
Bachmann and Graham Farish – SR related product updates July 2017
The Bachmann Europe team met up this week with the model trade press to update the market on the latest developments and progress, a full report can be found on the RmWeb forum here and I take this opportunity to update on those items of a Southern / Southern Region interest. As in previous years at this Media day no … Continue reading Bachmann and Graham Farish – SR related product updates July 2017
Bachmann update and first pictures of the ex SECR 60′ Birdcage stock, updated 06/08/16
The Bachmann Europe team met up this week with the model trade press to update the market on the latest developments and progress, a full report can be found on the RmWeb forum here and I take this opportunity to update ion those items of a Southern / Southern Region interest. Although no new announcements were … Continue reading Bachmann update and first pictures of the ex SECR 60′ Birdcage stock, updated 06/08/16
Workbench Witterings #1 A 45T steam crane and a green Van ‘B’
As promised a few posts ago when I first opened the box on my Wild Boar Models 45T Ransomes and Rapier Steam Breakdown Crane I thought it was about time I started "a whats on my workbench" type series of posts, so welcome to the first of my "Workbench Witterings". I am sure I am similar to … Continue reading Workbench Witterings #1 A 45T steam crane and a green Van ‘B’
45T Ransomes & Rapier Steam Breakdown Crane 3D printed kit from Wild Boar Models
Wild Boar Models develop and produce a number of 3D printed 4mm scale kits including a 45T Ransomes and Rapier Steam Breakdown Crane based on the two that were supplied (procured by the Government) to the Southern Railway, four to the Great Western Railway and a further two to the Ministry of Supply / LNER under wartime conditions in … Continue reading 45T Ransomes & Rapier Steam Breakdown Crane 3D printed kit from Wild Boar Models
Bachmann 2015/16 range announcements include Class 450 EMU and 45T Ransomes and Rapier steam crane (updated)
Bachmann Europe Plc. have today, back in its usual March timing after last years change to July to coincide with the 25th Anniversary celebrations, announced their plans for the next 18 months, or so, for both the Bachmann Branchlines (00) and Graham Farish (N) brands. They also provided updates on the current work in progress. I outline below … Continue reading Bachmann 2015/16 range announcements include Class 450 EMU and 45T Ransomes and Rapier steam crane (updated)