Bachmann have today announced price increases with immediate effect of on average 20%. The full background and reasoning can be read here on RmWeb
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Kernow Model Centre O2 progresses to tooling and other model news
I am pleased to exclusively announce that the CAD drawings for the 6 versions of the Kernow Model Centre Adams 0-4-4T O2 class locomotives have now been signed off to enable tooling to commence. As regular readers of this blog will know I have been assisting the Kernow Model Centre with the development of these … Continue reading Kernow Model Centre O2 progresses to tooling and other model news
Bachmann E4 EP update and Hornby delivery news
Further to my last post with the first Bachmann E4 class Engineering Prototype pictures I am now also able to post the following images that are copyright and courtesy of Andy York (clicking the images will enlarge). These further images clearly show the fact that the smokebox door dart handles are indeed separately applied items, as … Continue reading Bachmann E4 EP update and Hornby delivery news
Bachmann E4 first EP pictures
The ex London Brighton and South Coast 0-6-2 E4 class of radial tanks were first announced by Bachmann at the 2013/14 product launch in March last year and detailed on this blog here. Work on their development has been ongoing and Engineering Prototype (EP) samples have now been released by Bachmann Just from the photographs alone … Continue reading Bachmann E4 first EP pictures
Talking Stock #27 4mm Bulleid coaches – new R-T-R on the way?
The topic of Bulleid coaches has come to the fore again via a number of mediums. Firstly; the new Graham Farish Bulleid coaches in 2mm N gauge have hit the shops, a good review of them by Nigel Burkin can be found on the Model Railways Live website here. Secondly; current Model Rail magazine editor Ben … Continue reading Talking Stock #27 4mm Bulleid coaches – new R-T-R on the way?
An announcement…about announcements
In the true tradition of "if you notice this notice you will notice it is not worth noticing" this post is an announcement about announcements announcing new products by both Hornby and Bachmann. As I hinted within my That was the Warley that was post here Hornby will be announcing their 2014 plans at 10am … Continue reading An announcement…about announcements
That was the Warley that was…from a Southern perspective
As per my post last week I attended the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition Last weekend assisting Hornby Magazine editor Mike Wild operate his Topley Dale layout at its first and last public outing. This post is a brief round up of some of the updates and news items from the show with a Southern … Continue reading That was the Warley that was…from a Southern perspective
Kernow models announce Boscarne Junction LSWR Ground Frame Hut
Following on from the announcement by Kernow models of the London South Western Railway (LSWR) Type 3 signal box based on Boscarne Junction back in August, I am pleased to advise following a suggestion made, that they have today announced a further commission via Bachmann Scenecraft of the LSWR style Ground frame hut that was … Continue reading Kernow models announce Boscarne Junction LSWR Ground Frame Hut
The Great Electric Train Show this weekend 12/13th October
This brand new event in the exhibition calender, being organised by Hornby Magazine will feature 27 top quality layouts across all of the scales , including the Taunton MRG’s Bishop Lydiard-based Bath Green Park, a splendid recreation of the Somerset & Dorset Joint railway’s northern terminus with of course more than a hint of Southern … Continue reading The Great Electric Train Show this weekend 12/13th October
Model Rail USA tank to now be manufactured by Bachmann
Within my post of last Saturday breaking the news of the Bachmann H2 class announcement I also broke the news that the Model Rail Magazine commissioned USA 0-6-0 tank model is now to be produced by Bachmann instead of as originally announced Dapol. I just wanted to additionally make this quick post to confirm such, rather … Continue reading Model Rail USA tank to now be manufactured by Bachmann