EFE Rail launches

[AY Mod]

BACHMANN EUROPE ANNOUNCE NEW PRODUCTS FOR AUTUMN 2020 and a NEW BRAND!

 

 

 

Bachmann Europe Plc today announced several new products across its Bachmann Branchline, Graham Farish and Scenecraft ranges, catering for consumers with an interest in N and OO scale model railways. Full details of every new item are published in the British Railway Announcements catalogue which is available exclusively with the Bachmann Times – the official magazine of the Bachmann Collectors Club – and these products are set to be released during the next three months.

 

 

In addition, Bachmann Europe launched its all-new brand – EFE Rail – led by a new motorised version of the popular EFE 1:76 scale (OO) London Underground Tube Train. This much-requested model is joined by a number of other Great British Model Railways to complete the launch range for EFE Rail. With a rich heritage in supporting traditional model and hobby shops, the launch of EFE Rail further reinforces our commitment to Bachmann stockists in giving them access to many products that they otherwise would not have been able to stock.

 

The initial range includes numerous OO and N scale locomotives and wagons which have been produced in collaboration with third parties, such as Kernow Model Rail Centre and Heljan, to make these products accessible via Bachmann Europe Stockists for the first time. The majority of the new EFE Rail items are due to be released later this month and, like all Bachmann products, can be ordered from any Bachmann stockist.

 

EFE launch range and prices

 

E99939 OO London Underground 1938 Tube Stock, 4-Car Motorised Train  - 1960s Northern Line Set 349.95

 

 

E87000 OO JIA Nacco Wagon 33-70-0894-007-0 Imerys Blue 44.95

 

E87001 OO JIA Nacco Wagon 33-70-0894-008-8 Imerys Blue 44.95

E87002 OO JIA Nacco Wagon 33-70-0894-009-6 Imerys Blue [Weathered - light] 47.95

E87003 OO JIA Nacco Wagon 33-70-0894-010-4 Imerys Blue [Weathered - light] 47.95

E87004 OO JIA Nacco Wagon 33-70-0894-011-2 Imerys Blue [Weathered - heavy] 49.95

E87005 OO JIA Nacco Wagon 33-70-0894-012-0 Imerys Blue [Weathered - heavy] 49.95

E85001 OO J94 Saddle Tank 68075 BR Black (Late Crest) [Weathered] 169.95

E85002 OO J94 Saddle Tank 68043 BR Black (Early Emblem) 149.95

E85003 OO J94 Saddle Tank No. 19 NCB Blue & Yellow 149.95

E85004 OO J94 Saddle Tank ‘Amazon’ National Coal Board Green [Weathered] 169.95

E85005 OO J94 Saddle Tank 195 Longmoor Military Railway Lined Blue 149.95

E85006 OO J94 Saddle Tank Army 92 ‘Waggoner’ Army Green 149.95

E84001 OO Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7005 BR Two-Tone Green 159.95

E84002 OO Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7021 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) [Weathered] 179.95

E84003 OO Class 35 ‘Hymek’ 7016 BR Blue Full Yellow End With Data Panel 159.95

E84004 OO Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7056 BR Blue (Yellow Panels & White Cab Windows) [Weathered] 179.95

E87010 OO PBA Tiger Wagon TRL 11601 ECC International White 49.95

E87011 OO PBA Tiger Wagon TRL 11603 ECC International White 49.95

E87012 OO PBA Tiger Wagon TRL 11606 ECC International White 49.95

E87013 OO PBA Tiger Wagon TRL 11610 ECC International White 49.95

E87014 OO PBA Tiger Wagon TRL 11627 ECC International White [Weathered] 54.95

E87015 OO PBA Tiger Wagon TRL 11612 ECC International White [Weathered] 54.95

E87016 OO PBA Tiger Wagon TRL 11616 ECC International White [Weathered] 54.95

E87017 OO PBA Tiger Wagon TRL 11620 ECC International White [Weathered] 54.95

E84501 N Class 17 D8585 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) 119.95

E84502 N Class 17 D8594 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) 119.95

E84503 N Class 17 D8560 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) 119.95

E84504 N Class 17 8601 BR Green (Full Yellow Ends) 119.95

E84505 N Class 17 8512 BR Blue 119.95

E84506 N Class 17 D8523 BR Blue 119.95

E84507 N Class 17 Ribble Cement White & Green 119.95

E84508 N Class 17 D8511 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) [Weathered] 129.95

E84509 N Class 17 D8600 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) [Weathered] 129.95

E84510 N Class 17 D8606 BR Blue [Weathered] 129.95

E84511 N Class 17 D8507 BR Blue [Weathered] 129.95

E87512 N 14T ‘Mermaid’ Side Tipping Ballast Wagon BR Departmental Black 33.95

E87513 N 14T ‘Mermaid’ Side Tipping Ballast Wagon BR Departmental Olive Green 33.95

E87514 N 14T ‘Mermaid’ Side Tipping Ballast Wagon BR Engineers Grey & Yellow 33.95

E87515 N 14T ‘Mermaid’ Side Tipping Ballast Wagon BR Departmental Gulf Red 33.95

 

12.00 - Video added

[MGR Hooper!]

Ribble Cement Class 17 and the Army #92 "Waggoner" J94 are most interesting....Must get me pre-orders in!

 

PS: With KMRC taking over the J94 and Class 17 tooling, I hope they have done a thorough inspection of the CAD, tooling and samples in order to improve them.

 

On second thoughts, the prices are now insane, I don't have the money to shove out for the kind of prices I see. The RRP for some of the models are questionable.

Edited August 5, 2020 by MGR Hooper!

[scottystitch]

absolutely delighted with the 17.

 

I'm assuming the Mermaids are the ex-DJM models, not sure about  the 17?

 

Best

Scott.

[JSpencer]

WOW! Bachmann really surprised me with this one. Some former DJM items creeping in there I wonder?

 

At last that famous class 17 and a re-appearance of the J94 (if ex DJM, did they upgrade the motor?).

 

Rather surprised to see the Heljan Hymek in there.

Edited August 4, 2020 by JSpencer

[JohnR]

I've no particular interest in the Northern Line stock, but what a wonderful move! 

 

Dare I ask if the J94, the 17 and the Mermaid wagon are from a certain defunct manufacturer?

 

The 35 looks good, will be interesting to compare it to the Heljan version - I could be in the market for 1 or 2 of these.

[lyneux]

Wow, exciting announcement. Lot's of D&E in there!

 

Very excited about the tube train. I wonder if a Central Line version might follow?

 

Guy

[Roy Langridge]

1 minute ago, JSpencer said:

WOW! Bachmann really surprised me with this one. Some former DJM items creeping in there I wonder?

 

At last that famous class 17 and a re-appearance of the J94 (if ex DJM, did they upgrade the motor?).

 

In the Youtube video I am sure it said the motor was upgraded.

Roy

[Steamport Southport]

Just now, JSpencer said:

WOW! Bachmann really surprised me with this one. Some former DJM items creeping in there I wonder?

 

At last that famous class 17 and a re-appearance of the J94 (if ex DJM, did they upgrade the motor?).

 

Apparently so. Mentioned in the video.

 

 

 

 

Jason

[MonsalDan]

Can I ask what is the difference between EFE and Bachmann?  Is it like Hornby with Railroad?  Not sure I quite understand

[MGR Hooper!]

6 minutes ago, JohnR said:

 

The 35 looks good, will be interesting to compare it to the Heljan version - I could be in the market for 1 or 2 of these.
 

 

Isn't it the Heljan version?

[JohnR]

5 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said:

 

Apparently so. Mentioned in the video.

 

 

 

 

Jason

 

Which video? Cant see a link in Andy's post or on the Bachmann website?

 

[bmthtrains - David]

I’m impressed but also confused. Are these models manufactured by Bachmann having purchased tooling from other companies, or are they just commissioning and selling special editions like a retailer?

 

David 

[AY Mod]

6 minutes ago, Roy Langridge said:

 

In the Youtube video I am sure it said the motor was upgraded.

 

It is an upgraded coreless motor and will feature a Next18 socket.

[MGR Hooper!]

1 minute ago, MonsalDan said:

Can I ask what is the difference between EFE and Bachmann?  Is it like Hornby with Railroad?  Not sure I quite understand

Seems to be limited editions from other manufacturers. None of the items announced are actually Bachmann products, they all have their roots elsewhere - EFE (prior to being bought by Bachmann), Heljan, KMRC (ex-DJM) etc.

[scottystitch]

Just now, JohnR said:

 

Which video? Cant see a link in Andy's post or on the Bachmann website?

 

 The video distributed to Bachman Collector's Club members and the trade.

 

Best

Scott.

[AY Mod]

1 minute ago, JohnR said:

Which video? Cant see a link in Andy's post or on the Bachmann website?

 

The video is for Collectors' Club Members until 12.00 - I'll add it later.

[TomScrut]

I am pleased with the JIAs, I will probably be having a few of those. Glad I didn't buy some second hand ones for what they were going for!

[Roy Langridge]

1 minute ago, bmthtrains - David said:

I’m impressed but also confused. Are these models manufactured by Bachmann having purchased tooling from other companies, or are they just commissioning and selling special editions like a retailer?

 

David 

 

I have to admit, the lines seemed a little blurred on the reuse of Heljan tooling and who owns what looks to be the ex-DJM tooling?

Roy 

[AY Mod]

1 minute ago, bmthtrains - David said:

Are these models manufactured by Bachmann having purchased tooling from other companies, or are they just commissioning and selling special editions like a retailer?

 

The models are manufactured by the original factories, Kernow/EFE owning the rights to produce and distribute to the trade. It's separate from Bachmann/Farish but utilises their marketing and distribution capabilities. The Heljan Hymek is an additional product in the mix, still manufactured by Heljan's factory but opening up the distribution to retailers who may not be Heljan stockists.

[Roy Langridge]

1 minute ago, AY Mod said:

 

The models are manufactured by the original factories, Kernow/EFE owning the rights to produce and distribute to the trade. It's separate from Bachmann/Farish but utilises their marketing and distribution capabilities. The Heljan Hymek is an additional product in the mix, still manufactured by Heljan's factory but opening up the distribution to retailers who may not be Heljan stockists.

 

But doesn't Bachmann own EFE, so that is a little different to Kernow?

 

Roy

[JohnR]

3 minutes ago, AY Mod said:

 

 The Heljan Hymek is an additional product in the mix, still manufactured by Heljan's factory but opening up the distribution to retailers who may not be Heljan stockists.

 

Thanks Andy, that wasnt clear. 

[Pre Grouping fan]

2 minutes ago, Roy Langridge said:

 

But doesn't Bachmann own EFE, so that is a little different to Kernow?

 

Roy

I thought they bought them a few years ago? 

[Bucoops]

Well that's an interesting and unexpected development!

[AY Mod]

1 minute ago, Pre Grouping fan said:

I thought they bought them a few years ago? 

 

Yes, Bachmann bought EFE in 2016 which included the Underground stock plus there's the vehicles still under that branding. This is a different concept in some ways so I can understand people needing a bit of time to get their heads around it but I can see the logic - non-Bachmann products available via Bachmann stockists (similar to all the plastic kit and tool ranges they distribute) that are not manufactured by Kader.

[Roy Langridge]

1 minute ago, AY Mod said:

 

Yes, Bachmann bought EFE in 2016 which included the Underground stock plus there's the vehicles still under that branding. This is a different concept in some ways so I can understand people needing a bit of time to get their heads around it but I can see the logic - non-Bachmann products available via Bachmann stockists (similar to all the plastic kit and tool ranges they distribute) that are not manufactured by Kader.

 

Ah, so is EFE Rail owned by the parent company that once owned EFE? I for one am certainly struggling to get my head round it - that is for sure.

 

Not meaning to be being critical of it, whilst N gauge is of no interest, I am pleased to see the 1938 stock back and motorised.

 

Roy