Bachmann Europe have revealed today its spring 2026 British Railway Announcements that includes LBSC Raw Umber livery versions of the ex LBSC IoW coaches in the EFE Rail range and new livery versions of the SR 12T Covered van in the Bachmann Branchline range. Following the delivery of EFE Rail’s OO Scale Isle of Wight … Continue reading Bachmann Spring British Railways Announcements include LBSC livery coaches
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Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Stroudley ‘A1/A1X’ 0-6-0Ts return
The Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Dapol Stroudley ‘A1/A1X’ 0-6-0Ts were first introduced back in 2020. My post about the release can be read here. Rails of Sheffield have announced today that a new production run of seven versions with a number of tooling enhancements are due in quarter 3 2026. The enhancements include … Continue reading Rails of Sheffield’s exclusive ‘OO’ gauge Stroudley ‘A1/A1X’ 0-6-0Ts return
EFE Rail Class 74s and ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches arrive.
The EFE Rail range Class 74, first announced in January, and the ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches announced in March have now started to arrive at retailers. I have been responsible for developing both these new tooled models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre). EFE Rail Class 74 Ten locomotives were rebuilt … Continue reading EFE Rail Class 74s and ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches arrive.
Rapido Trains UK announce SR U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further ‘Evolution’ coach liveries
As part of a flurry of new announcements Rapido trains UK have announced they are to produce the SR Maunsell U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further 'Evolution' coach liveries. The initial batch of U Class locos was created due to a combination of the operational requirements for a semi-fast and cross-country capable loco, … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce SR U Class 2-6-0 in 00 gauge and further ‘Evolution’ coach liveries
Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel & 20T 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield
Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel and 20t 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield. Around 90 Billinton 10t 4-wheel brake vans were built between 1894 and 1907, and 20 examples of the 20t 6-wheel vans were built by contractors between 1900 and 1902. Both types of designs survived into … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK announce LBSC Billinton 10t 4 wheel & 20T 6 wheel brake vans exclusive to Rails of Sheffield
Bachmann announce new versions of the LBSC E4 0-6-2Ts and 2-HAP EMUs along with brand new tooled Stanier 8F in 00 Gauge
Bachmann Europe have revealed today its Autumn 2025 British Railway Announcements that includes new versions of the LBSC E4 0-6-2Ts and 2-HAP EMUs including SOUND FITTED versions along with brand new tooled Stanier 8F in 00 Gauge. The LB&SCR E4 0-6-2 Tank returns to the range this Autumn having been upgraded for sound and four … Continue reading Bachmann announce new versions of the LBSC E4 0-6-2Ts and 2-HAP EMUs along with brand new tooled Stanier 8F in 00 Gauge
Rapido Trains UK LBSC E1 class 0-6-0T arrives and renumbered
The Rapido Trains UK ‘00’ gauge LBSC E1 0-6-0 tanks were originally announced way back in 2018 as being a commission by Model Rail magazine with Rapido Trains UK. Following the magazine's decision not to proceed the project was finally confirmed as going ahead, by Rapido Trains UK alone, in January 2022 and eventually 14 … Continue reading Rapido Trains UK LBSC E1 class 0-6-0T arrives and renumbered
Kernow Model Rail Centre announce new production run of LBSC livery ‘Open A’ five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.
Kernow Model Rail Centre announce a new production run of their LBSC ‘Open A’, SR Diagram 1369 five plank open wagons in LBSC liveries in 00 Gauge. Following the success of the wagons announced last May, a new production run of the three LBSC livery versions, that quickly sold out, is announced along with three … Continue reading Kernow Model Rail Centre announce new production run of LBSC livery ‘Open A’ five plank open wagon range in 00 Gauge.
Hornby announce new TT:120 LBSC Terriers and 4 wheel coaches as part their 2025 range
Hornby have today announced further new items as part of their forthcoming TT:120 gauge range for 2025. The headline news for Southern modellers is new tooled LBSC A1/A1X terriers and 4 wheel coaches. Also sneaking into the range is a basic version of an LWSR B4 'Normandy' included within a Branchline Freight Train Set. The … Continue reading Hornby announce new TT:120 LBSC Terriers and 4 wheel coaches as part their 2025 range
Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]
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Bachmann have today, ahead of the London Festival of Railway Modelling have announced ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge. I have developed these models in my role with Kernow Model Rail Centre for the Bachmann EFE Rail brand. Between 1936 and 1939 sixty ex LBSC coaches were … Continue reading Bachmann announce ex LBSC Isle of Wight coaches as part of their EFE Rail brand in 00 Gauge [Updated 17/03/25]