Bachmann Autumn 2023 announcements

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BACHMANN REVEALS NEW MODELS ACROSS THE SCALES FOR AUTUMN 2023

 

 

Bachmann Europe Plc today unveiled its Autumn 2023 British Railway Announcements, revealing new products that are set to be released over the coming months for each of its model railway ranges. With new tooling projects in N, OO and OO9 scale, more than a century of railway history is depicted by the models that make up the Autumn collection.

 

The Bachmann Branchline OO scale range sees two award winning models return this Autumn – but not as you know them. First is the BR Standard 9F and following recent upgrades to this model to incorporate a Plux22 DCC interface and a pre-fitted speaker, new tooling has now been produced to depict the ‘Tyne Dock’ locomotives. In 1956, ten 9Fs were delivered to Tyne Dock, North East England, fitted with Westinghouse Air Pumps. The pumps were needed to work the air-operated doors of the specially designed wagons used to carry iron ore from Tyne Docks to the iron works at Consett. In traffic for ten years, two of the fleet are depicted in typical, heavily weathered condition. SOUND FITTED models which utilise a bespoke sound project are also available.

 

 

Next is the CEP Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) and the Bachmann Branchline model has been refurbished with new bodyshells portraying the work undertaken when the real units were refurbished – most notably the fitting of hopper window ventilators and the relocation of the brake compartments from the two driving vehicles to a single trailer vehicle. The first release to utilise this new tooling depicts Class 411/9 3-CEP No. 1199 in South West Trains livery and this is joined by a Blue & Grey-liveried Class 422/7 4-TEP – a unit formed of three refurbished CEP vehicles and an un-refurbished buffet vehicle from a BEP unit. The TEPs were formed to provide catering capacity whilst 4-BIG units were being refurbished during the 1980s. Both models require a single DCC decoder for use on DCC systems or can be purchased in SOUND FITTED format with a decoder pre-installed.

 

 

Further multiple units are of the diesel variety, namely the Class 158 DMU which carries the liveries of South West Trains, Transport for Wales, Northern and Central Trains. A brace of Class 37s joins the motive power fleet, with BR’s Railfreight Red Stripe livery adorning the new Branchline 37 for the first time alongside ‘Radio Highland’ in BR Blue Large Logo livery – each is available in standard, SOUND FITTED and SOUND FITTED DELUXE format.

 

Autumn sees the Branchline range of rolling stock expand as well, with new releases of the BR Mk1 Suburban coaches covering BR Crimson, BR Maroon and BR Blue liveries.

 

The Graham Farish range again welcomes a host of new additions this Autumn, starting with new Train Sets. Four sets will be available, covering passenger and freight operations in both the steam and diesel era and two, the Thanet Flyer and Moving Mountains, will also be available with an optional SOUND FITTED variant. These SOUND FITTED Train Sets include a locomotive fitted with a Zimo sound decoder and an analogue controller, allowing users to enjoy realistic sounds straight from the box. The LMS ‘Black 5’ returns to the Graham Farish steam fleet and six models will be available including preserved examples No. 5000 and No. 45407 ‘The Lancashire Fusilier’. The new Graham Farish Class 90 also returns, twelve months after its grand unveiling, with a further five models available with or without SOUND FITTED.

 

 

SOUND FITTED versions of the all-new Class 158 DMUs from Graham Farish join the previously announced standard format models, along with more liveries including Central Trains, GWR and Northern. There are SOUND FITTED versions of the Class 14 Diesel too, now that the upgrades to fit a DCC decoder socket and speaker to this diminutive model are complete. New N scale rolling stock releases are dominated by the Thompson Coaches this Autumn, with five vehicle types – including the Full Brake, which joins the Graham Farish range for the first time – each available in LNER Teak Effect, BR Crimson & Cream and BR Maroon liveries.

 

 

Two new wagons join the Bachmann Narrow Gauge OO9 scale range with the Dinorwic Slate Wagons modelled as both flatbed wagons and with sides. The flatbed wagons were used to move slabs of slate from the rockface to the processing buildings, whilst wagons with sides transported finished slates around the quarry and onwards to transhipment sites. Both wagon types are available in packs of 3 wagons, and each is offered in either grey or red colour schemes – the wagons with sides also include dressed slate loads.

 

There is something of a Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway (S&DJR) theme for Bachmann Scenecraft this Autumn with the Shillingstone Goods Shed returning in both N and OO Scale – in both instances two colour schemes are available. In OO scale the famous Burnham-On-Sea station with its iconic train shed has been modelled. Continuing with OO scale and new lineside structures include a Platform Mounted Signal Box, a GCR Lamp Hut and a Shunter’s Hut – all of which are available in two colour schemes.

Away from the rails and a new range of Low Relief Rear of Terraces is available with left or right hand door and with four colourways, whilst a Low Relief Alleyway has been produced for use with the Low Relief Front Terraced Houses (44-202). More contemporary buildings come in the form of a Low Relief Raised Office with Blue or Green cladding and a Fire Station complete with Exercise Tower.

 

 

Marking the third anniversary of the company’s newest model railway brand, EFE Rail, the Autumn 2023 video presentation includes a special feature on the brand in which three new tooling projects are revealed. In OO scale, 4-coach packs of the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) Cross Country Coaches join the already-available 3-coach packs, with new tooling for the fourth vehicle to allow the earlier liveries of LSWR Salmon & Brown and SR Maunsell Green livery to be applied to these intricate models. The LSWR theme continues as the second new model from EFE Rail this Autumn is the LSWR covered vans, starting with six models which showcase the versatility of the tooling suite which allows accurate models of the Diagram 1406, 1408 and 1410 vans to be produced. The Newton Chambers Car Carriers, which first broke cover at DEMU Showcase in June, also feature along with a new version of the Class 143 DMU in GWR Green livery.

The final EFE Rail model for Autumn 2023 sees the brand launch its first N scale steam locomotive and the ubiquitous War Department Austerity Saddle Tank is the subject of choice. Built between 1943 and 1964, almost 500 locomotives were constructed and following World War Two many found new work with the LNER, as Class J94s, and in industrial use allowing the type to carry many colourful and often unique liveries. With a coreless motor, 6 Pin DCC Decoder (micro decoder recommended) and NEM coupling pockets, the technical specification of these models matches their good looks. Six models form the initial release.

 

The next three months are set to see frequent new arrivals across Bachmann’ model railway ranges, with the first new arrivals due during August. Full details of the Autumn range can be found in the Autumn 2023 British Railway Announcements Catalogue, published with the Bachmann Times – the official magazine of the Bachmann Collectors Club – which is on the way to Club members now.

 

BACHMANN BRANCHLINE

OO SCALE STEAM LOCOMOTIVES

32-862 BR Std 9F (Tyne Dock) with BR1B Tender 92060 BR Black (Late Crest) [W] £249.95

32-862SF BR Std 9F (Tyne Dock) with BR1B Tender 92060 BR Black (Late Crest) [W] £349.95

32-862A BR Std 9F (Tyne Dock) with BR1B Tender 92097 BR Black (Late Crest) [W] £249.95

32-862ASF BR Std 9F (Tyne Dock) with BR1B Tender 92097 BR Black (Late Crest) [W] £349.95

 

OO SCALE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES

35-305 Class 37/0 Centre Headcode 37371 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £249.95

35-305SF Class 37/0 Centre Headcode 37371 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £349.95

35-305SFX Class 37/0 Centre Headcode 37371 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £379.95

35-309 Class 37/0 Centre Headcode 37260 'Radio Highland' BR Blue (Large Logo) £249.95

35-309SF Class 37/0 Centre Headcode 37260 'Radio Highland' BR Blue (Large Logo) £349.95

35-309SFX Class 37/0 Centre Headcode 37260 'Radio Highland' BR Blue (Large Logo) £379.95

 

OO SCALE LOCOMOTIVES & MULTIPLE UNITS

31-420 Class 411/9 3-CEP 3-Car EMU (Refurbished) 1199 South West Trains £469.95

31-420SF Class 411/9 3-CEP 3-Car EMU (Refurbished) 1199 South West Trains £569.95

31-424 Class 422/7 4TEP 4 Car EMU (Refurbished) 2703 BR Blue & Grey £589.95

31-424SF Class 422/7 4TEP 4 Car EMU (Refurbished) 2703 BR Blue & Grey £689.95

31-497 Class 158 2-Car DMU 158839 Transport for Wales £339.95

31-497SF Class 158 2-Car DMU 158839 Transport for Wales £439.95

31-499 Class 158 2-Car DMU 158844 Northern £339.95

31-499SF Class 158 2-Car DMU 158844 Northern £439.95

31-495 Class 158 2-Car DMU 158884 South West Trains £339.95

31-495SF Class 158 2-Car DMU 158884 South West Trains £439.95

31-516A Class 158 2-Car DMU 158856 Central Trains £339.95

31-516ASF Class 158 2-Car DMU 158856 Central Trains £439.95

 

OO SCALE COACHES

34-604D BR Mk1 57ft 'Suburban' S Second BR Maroon £34.95

34-607B BR Mk1 57ft 'Suburban' S Second BR Blue £34.95

34-607C BR Mk1 57ft 'Suburban' S Second BR Blue £34.95

34-608A BR Mk1 57ft 'Suburban' S Second BR Crimson £34.95

34-629B BR Mk1 57ft 'Suburban' BS Brake Second BR Blue £34.95

34-630C BR Mk1 57ft 'Suburban' BS Brake Second BR Maroon £34.95

34-631A BR Mk1 57ft 'Suburban' BS Brake Second BR Crimson £34.95

34-700D BR Mk1 57ft 'Suburban' C Composite BR Maroon £34.95

34-703A BR Mk1 57ft 'Suburban' C Composite BR Crimson £34.95

 

OO SCALE SCENECRAFT

44-0177 Fire Station £94.95

44-0178G GCR Lamp Hut Green £29.95

44-0178M GCR Lamp Hut Maroon and Cream £29.95

44-0179A S&DJR Brick Station Green and Cream £79.95

44-0179B S&DJR Brick Station Chocolate and Cream £79.95

44-0180A S&DJR Train Shed Green and Cream £119.95

44-0180B S&DJR Train Shed Chocolate and Cream £119.95

44-0182B Shunter's Hut Blue £29.95

44-0182W Shunter's Hut White £29.95

44-0184B Platform Mounted Signal Box Brown £42.95

44-0184G Platform Mounted Signal Box Green £42.95

44-0212B Low Relief Raised Office Blue £79.95

44-0212G Low Relief Raised Office Green £79.95

44-0216W Low Relief Rear of Terrace, Right Hand Door White £29.95

44-0216Y Low Relief Rear of Terrace, Right Hand Door Yellow £29.95

44-0217B Low Relief Rear of Terrace, Left Hand Door Blue £29.95

44-0217G Low Relief Rear of Terrace, Left Hand Door Green £29.95

44-0218 Low Relief Alleyway £14.95

44-0542 Dinorwic Wagon Slate Load (x4) £11.95

44-170 Shillingstone Goods Shed £89.95

44-170R Shillingstone Goods Shed Red £89.95

 

OO9 SCALE WAGONS

393-225 Dinorwic Slate Wagons without sides 3-Pack Grey £49.95

393-226 Dinorwic Slate Wagons without sides 3-Pack Red £49.95

393-227 Dinorwic Slate Wagons with sides 3-Pack Grey [WL] £56.95

393-228 Dinorwic Slate Wagons with sides 3-Pack Red [WL] £56.95

[Enterprisingwestern]

 

I got in first!

Nothing for me.

 

Mike.

[Rich_F]

3-Cep & the suburban coaches look awesome! Shame about the price for the Cep though as it would be perfect for a micro station layout. 

[Legend]

Nice selection .  I like the 37s, might possibly invest later in the year. But I’m not in a rush 

 

More N gauge coaches too, should satisfy folk 

[No Decorum]

I think this is the first time EFE has produced a “wow” from me. LSWR coaches! The LSWR/SDJR vans are very tempting too.

[micklner]

The poor old 9F looks like its been in a Snowstorm. It would have been a better seller unweathered.

How many people want 90% or more  of what Bachmann have just offered for sale ?.

[Craig1989]

Nothing in it for me apart from maybe the tfw 158

 

cheers Craig 

[Mooresby]

I do like the 158 in SWT livery but at that price point I think I'm going to have to hold fire for the time being.

[cambo74]

Actually - something for me ….. Radio Highland …. Rude not to ….

[Darius43]

The LSWR coach set looks exceedingly good 😊 

 

Already have the Hornby Tyne Dock 9F on order.

 

The B/G 4TEP looks nice but at just under £600 it is far too expensive for me. 

 

Cheers

 

Darius

[Covkid]

Is there a "printo" with the Welsh slate wagons ?  2 x 730 and 1 x 700 - should all three be different ?

[Swifty11]

Great to see the Central trains livery return on the retool 158, filling in those suggestion boxes at each show may have a value! 
 

The price is a little eye watering but looks a great model, pleased to see Northern and TfW livery too. 

[Compound2632]

Owners of one or more of those lovely LSWR-liveried engines that have appeared over the last decade or so will no doubt be very happy.

 

Puzzled: where's the LSWR van in the above?

[JSpencer]

Loads for me.  In fact far too much for me.

 

I'll avoid the 4-TEP for now as I suspect a refurbished 4-CEP will appear at some point in NSE livery.

 

But that still leaves loads for me....

[Pre Grouping fan]

4 minutes ago, Compound2632 said:

Owners of one or more of those lovely LSWR-liveried engines that have appeared over the last decade or so will no doubt be very happy.

 

Puzzled: where's the LSWR van in the above?

 

The sets do look lovely but for anyone who may only want 1520 from the Bluebell (like me) it's a bit outlay but probably still cheaper than getting someone to build a kit to that standard. Just needs Mansell wooden wheel centres to finish it off.

 

Van is mentioned but not pictured

[Nick C]

11 minutes ago, Compound2632 said:

Puzzled: where's the LSWR van in the above?

 

4 minutes ago, Pre Grouping fan said:

Van is mentioned but not pictured

The van is pictured in the EFE rail thread on their subforum:

 

 

[LaGrange]

As the Ariana Grande lyrics proclaimed - 'Thank You - Next' 

 

Dont hang around if on the off chance you want to buy anything though - lower production runs = higher prices. 

[TomScrut]

Pleased there's a Northern 158 at last! Will definitely be getting that. I see it is is present day NORTHERN instead of Arriva which is interesting.

 

Given it is one with original lighting it makes me wonder if there'll be another one in the future with the ScotRail lighting mods.

 

Quite a lot of choice for present day TFW fans, 158, 175 on the way from Revolution, 67 and mk4s from Hornby and I will be surprised if a 231 doesn't show up once Hornby have dealt with the 755.

Edited August 2, 2023 by TomScrut

[Paul.Uni]

20 minutes ago, Covkid said:

Is there a "printo" with the Welsh slate wagons ?  2 x 730 and 1 x 700 - should all three be different ?

As stated in the video, it's the tare weight, not the wagons number.

Edited August 2, 2023 by Paul.Uni

[Steamport Southport]

19 minutes ago, Covkid said:

Is there a "printo" with the Welsh slate wagons ?  2 x 730 and 1 x 700 - should all three be different ?

 

Tare weights rather than numbers. I don't think they ever carried numbers as they were internal use only.

 

Someone will now find photos with numbers!

 

 

Jason

[LittleRedTrain]

Would have preferred a 4-CEP rather than 3-CEP, but either way it'll go nicely with the upcoming Hornby SWT 4-VEP.
Can't quite justify the  SWT 158, as it's slightly too late to go with my other SWT liveried stock, but maybe if it comes up in sales later on.

With some slate wagons and Linda (if I can actually get onto the BCC site to buy it), it'll be an expensive month!

[hammy]

Ooh central trains 158 don't mind if I do but the prices are eye watering ouch shame there isn't a retool of the 170 but hey-ho time to disperse of some stock to fund new I suppose

[E100]

Thank goodness there's nothing for in this for me apart from the already announced Newton Chambers carriers.

Edited August 2, 2023 by E100

[Rick_Skateboard]

Why on earth haven't they done a 4CEP?!  I would have bought that.  At least it saves me nearly £500.

 

Rick

[JSpencer]

Just now, Rick_Skateboard said:

Why on earth haven't they done a 4CEP?!  I would have bought that.  At least it saves me nearly £500.

 

Rick

 

It is possibly a strategy. Do the more niche 4-TEP and 3-CEP first.