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This is the sort of immature and naive comment I expect to see on Facebook. How is a business ripping anyone off if they are in debt and not making large profits? Pack in the inflammatory statements please.

Advance tickets can still be booked today - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-festival-of-british-railway-modelling-2024-tickets-722011404547?aff=rmweb Don't forget to pick up a free issue of BRM.

About 10 minutes and about every 30 minutes.

It's already been covered that the Genesis range of coaches will move to Rails of Sheffield.

Happy to report that my (next) little green AB seems to have teleported through the wormhole successfully now; either that or it's created a parallel universe as it's still in the Widnes pre-orders. Just to ensure that there was no likelihood of being charged at that end due to any system issue I cancelled the order on the Hattons side (confirmation email received too) now I'm happy it's appeared on Accurascale's system.

They weren't taken over but the apocalypse to which you refer was around 11/12 years ago now when the Chinese government mandated businesses to increase their labour rates (akin to minimum wage in the RoW) which involved a reassessment within Kader of the labour apportioned to each division and products as, evidentially, Bachmann Europe as a subsidiary weren't being charged for all of the elements involved in the cost make-up leading to what was perceived as significant increases. As an example, some products from before that time such as the autoballasters then became unviable to accurately price given the retail distribution model.

The two functions shouldn't be connected but will have arisen as a consequence of the update. However, my notifications have still worked. I have run a cache clearance on the server to see if that cures the issue for you. It may be worth logging out and back in again if it persists.

Four quarters is the same as one whole; I like to think I'm aware of aware of our traffic levels and trends. Normally I can predict* our peaks and troughs through the course of the year based on events, the weather and which way the wind is blowing. *Apart from pandemic surges and Armageddon week last month.

Normal people would just look through the windows; or do you think they've included fare-dodgers in the lav?

All saying the same thing. 😁

I reckon Bachmann should go back to an annual announcement so you'd be four times as likely to find something that suits but, failing that, I would only have to read moans once a year rather than four times.

Nip over to the cafe on the airfield too for a slice of cake and a cuppa https://tatenhill-aviation.co.uk/flight-deck-cafe/

Particularly good for Evergreen and paints.

TRIO OF NEW MODELS JOIN THE BACHMANN COLLECTORS CLUB RANGE FOR SPRING 2024 To coincide with Bachmann Europe’s Spring British Railway Announcements, the Bachmann Collectors Club today unveiled its first new products for 2024. In N Scale the Collectors Club celebrates 60 years since BR’s XP64 Train was launched with a new model of Class 47 No. D1733 in its Experimental Blue livery. The new Club model takes advantage of recent upgrades to the Graham Farish Class 47, allowing SOUND FITTED versions to be offered alongside the standard versions. All models feature a coreless motor, Next18 DCC decoder interface, pre-fitted speaker and include directional lighting, switchable on/off at either end, and cab lights for DCC users. Both versions are available now and Club members receive a 10% discount on the RRP of an equivalent main range item, making the standard model (371- 825K) £161.96 whilst the SOUND FITTED model is priced at £251.96 (371-825KSF). The second N Scale model this Spring uses the new ‘Dance Hall’ Brake Van from Graham Farish and depicts No. DS55466 which was based at Stratford Motive Power Depot in London. The van was the last of its type operating on the national network and carried the attractive Olive Green livery with Yellow Ends as depicted by the Club model until withdrawal. Priced at £31.46 and in stock now, this price again includes a 10% discount on the RRP of an equivalent main range item. The third and final new model for now is for OO Scale and this depicts a 45T TTA Tank Wagon in the Grey & Orange livery of ‘Gulf’. Gulf used TTA tank wagons to transport its products from the Gulf refinery at Milford Haven, with around a quarter of the plant’s output moved around the UK by rail whilst three quarters was moved by sea. The Bachmann Collectors Club Limited Edition will be available at the end of February and the price of this model to Club members is £31.46. Bachmann Collectors Club members can place their orders online via www.bachmanncollectorsclub.co.uk. New members can also join online and purchase from the growing range of Club exclusive models straight away. Orders and membership enquiries can also be made by telephone on 01455 245565.

Along with many other things people think "Bachmann should have..." none of us know whether it's in the pipeline at some point.

N SCALE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES & ACCESSORIES 42-0055C Pagoda Shed and Store Chocolate and Cream £34.95 42-0055S Pagoda Shed and Store Salmon and Cream £34.95 42-0100C Midsomer Norton Signal Box Chocolate and Cream £54.95 42-0100G Midsomer Norton Signal Box Green £54.95 42-010B ARP Signal Box Blue £59.95 42-010R ARP Signal Box Red £59.95 42-0132 Wigmore Farmhouse £39.95 42-0132B Wigmore Farmhouse Blue £39.95 42-0519 Eastern Region Water Crane £24.95 42-0523 Lineside Huts (x2) £19.95 42-120Z SR Water Column and Arm £24.95

OO/OO9 SCALE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES & ACCESSORIES 44-000G Oakworth Station Green £79.95 44-000R Oakworth Station Red £79.95 44-0187A S&DJR Wooden Station Building Green and Cream £69.95 44-0187B S&DJR Wooden Station Building Chocolate and Cream £69.95 44-0188A S&DJR Wooden Canopy Green and Cream £44.95 44-0188B S&DJR Wooden Canopy Chocolate and Cream £44.95 44-0198G Narrow Gauge Blacksmith's and Wagon Workshop Green £114.95 44-0198R Narrow Gauge Blacksmith's and Wagon Workshop Red £114.95 44-0219A Low Relief Stone Terrace Left Hand Door White £34.95 44-0219B Low Relief Stone Terrace Left Hand Door Brown £34.95 44-0220A Low Relief Stone Terrace Right Hand Door Red £34.95 44-0220B Low Relief Stone Terrace Right Hand Door Green £34.95 36-427 Post-War Era Figures Set A £13.95 36-429 Hikers and Dog Walkers £13.95 36-442 Post-War Era Figures Set B £13.95 36-443 Post-War Era Figures Set C £13.95

NARROW GAUGE OO9 SCALE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES 392-027 Baguley-Drewry 70hp Diesel Lined Crimson £119.95 392-028 Baguley-Drewry 70hp Diesel ICI Orange & Grey £119.95 392-029 Baguley-Drewry 70hp Diesel British Industrial Sands White £119.95

I'm closing this off now. New topics will be live after the video has finished.

Rails have acquired the tooling rights for these; Accurascale are not doing them.

The first New Tooling announcement for Graham Farish depicts the iconic LMS ‘Twins’ Nos. 10000 and 10001. The ‘Twins’ were the first mainline diesel locomotives built in Britain and this iconic duo is now reproduced in N scale for the first time. The impressive specification for the new Graham Farish model includes a coreless motor with twin flywheels driving all axles, al-wheel electrical pick-up, a Next18 DCC decoder interface and pre-fitted speaker, and SOUND FITTED options for every model. The models are fitted with working headcode marker lights at each end, with the option to select either passenger or freight headcodes – with additional headcodes available when used on DCC. Cab lights are also available to DCC users whilst the directional lights can be turned off at each end when operated on both DCC and Analogue Control. The ‘Twins’ operated between 1947 and 1966 and the Graham Farish models depict both locomotives at various point in their careers, including the modifications that were made when the pair were trailed on the Southern Region – the fitting of two additional lamp brackets and marker lights at each end. Water scoops were also fitted later on, and this is another option catered for on these the new N scale models. The second New Tooling for N scale this Spring comes in the form of the South Eastern & Chatham Railway ‘Dance Hall’ Brake Van which follows the success of the OO scale models of this prototype. These 25 Ton Good Brake vehicles were nicknamed ‘Dance Halls’ due to the spacious cabins provided for the guard and this new Graham Farish model captures all the hallmarks of the prototype, from the finely-moulded planked body to the prominent handrails which are separate metal components fitted to the model. On the chassis, the long footboards are separately fitted, and brake gear has also been included on the underside of the model. The Graham Farish ‘Dance Hall’ will be available in four liveries, each with a choice of two running numbers and includes the sole-surviving example of this particular ‘Dance Hall’ type – No. 11902 which is preserved at the Whitwell & Reepham Railway. N SCALE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES 372-910 LMS 10000 LMS Black & Silver £184.95 372-910SF LMS 10000 LMS Black & Silver £284.95 372-911 LMS 10001 Black & Silver £184.95 372-911SF LMS 10001 Black & Silver £284.95 372-916 LMS 10000 BR Lined Green (Late Crest) £184.95 372-916SF LMS 10000 BR Lined Green (Late Crest) £284.95 372-917 LMS 10001 BR Lined Green (Late Crest) £184.95 372-917SF LMS 10001 BR Lined Green (Late Crest) £284.95 372-918 LMS 10001 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) £184.95 372-918SF LMS 10001 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) £284.95 N SCALE COACHES 374-807A BR Mk1 RFO Restaurant First Open BR Crimson & Cream £47.95 374-808A BR Mk1 RFO Restaurant First Open BR Maroon £47.95 374-810A BR Mk1 RFO Restaurant First Open BR (WR) Chocolate & Cream £47.95 374-818A BR Mk1 FO First Open BR (WR) Chocolate & Cream £47.95 374-820 BR Mk1 FO First Open BR InterCity Charter (Executive) £47.95 374-820A BR Mk1 FO First Open BR InterCity Charter (Executive) £47.95 374-821 BR Mk1 FO First Open 'DIANA' WCRC Maroon £47.95 374-821A BR Mk1 FO First Open 'ALEXANDRA' WCRC Maroon £47.95 374-476B BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry ScotRail (Caledonian Sleeper) £34.95 374-476C BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry ScotRail (Caledonian Sleeper) £34.95 374-477A BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry BR Blue & Grey (Inter-City Sleeper) £34.95 374-477B BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry BR Blue & Grey (Inter-City Sleeper) £34.95 374-478 BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry BR InterCity (Swallow) £34.95 374-478A BR Mk3 SLEP Sleeper with Pantry BR InterCity (Swallow) £34.95 374-997 BR Mk3 'Night Riviera' 2-Coach Pack GWR Green (FirstGroup) - Pack A £69.95 374-997A BR Mk3 'Night Riviera' 2-Coach Pack GWR Green (FirstGroup) - Pack B £69.95 374-997B BR Mk3 'Night Riviera' 2-Coach Pack GWR Green (FirstGroup) - Pack C £69.95 N SCALE WAGONS 373-502D BR HEA Hopper Wagon BR Bauxite £20.95 373-502E BR HEA Hopper Wagon BR Bauxite £20.95 373-506C BR HEA Hopper Wagon BR Railfreight Coal Sector £20.95 373-506D BR HEA Hopper Wagon BR Railfreight Coal Sector £20.95 378-025 SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van SE&CR Grey £34.95 378-025A SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van SE&CR Grey £34.95 378-026 SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van SR Brown £34.95 378-026A SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van SR Brown £34.95 378-027 SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Grey £34.95 378-027A SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Grey £34.95 378-028 SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Departmental Olive Green £34.95 378-028A SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Departmental Olive Green £34.95

BACHMANN KICKS OF 2024 IN STYLE WITH THE SPRING BRITISH RAILWAY ANNOUNCEMENTS Bachmann Europe Plc today (Wednesday 7th February 2024) kicked off its program of new releases for 2024 with the launch of the Spring British Railway Announcements. Following the reveal of the brand-new, Bachmann Branchline OO Scale Class 30 and Class 31 Diesel Locomotives yesterday, complete with the new Auto-Release Coupling System, Bachmann today confirmed the identities, pricing and availability for the initial Class 30 and Class 31 models. In addition to the Class 30/31, two further New Tooling projects were unveiled for the company’s Graham Farish N scale range. Alongside the Class 30s and Class 31s, Bachmann today revealed new models of the Class 44, Class 45 and Class 46 ‘Peak’ locomotives for its OO Scale Branchline range, each with the option of SOUND FITTED. The Class 20 also returns to the range after the tooling suite has been expanded to allow locomotives fitted with Tablet Catcher apparatus to be modelled using the new Branchline tooling for the first time. For the OO Scale rolling stock fleet the iconic BR Mk1 Coach makes a triumphant return to the Branchline range in 2024, starting today with new models of the TSO and BSK vehicles in a selection of liveries. For the first time, all of the new Branchline Mk1 Coaches will be available with the option of pre-fitted passengers, these include 12 Scenecraft figures pre-fitted to each vehicle. Enhancements to the Bachmann Branchline Mk1 include the removal of the end steps where appropriate – these were removed from the real vehicles as a safety measure following the introduction of overhead line electrification. Furthermore, new bogies have been produced which incorporate high levels of detail and electrical pick up to aid those wishing to fit lights or other features to their models. There are also new additions to the freight range with the OBA Open Wagon and a further example of the OTA Timber Wagon joining the Branchline range this Spring, along with a selection of TTA Tank Wagons available with a pristine or weathered finish. The highly anticipated Baguley-Drewry 70hp Diesel Locomotives from Bachmann Narrow Gauge will arrive this Spring and joining the two previously announced models, Bachmann has revealed three further identities with industry- and preservation-inspired colour schemes. Continuing in OO9 scale and there are new Scenecraft models depicting the Blacksmiths and Wagon Workshops found at Boston Lodge on the Ffestiniog Railway. New Scenecraft models in OO Scale include Oakworth Station from the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway and a set of Stone Low Relief Terraced Houses. A wooden Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway Station Building will be available, along with a matching Wooden Canopy and each will be offered in a choice of two colours. Four new sets of the popular Scenecraft figures were also revealed for OO Scale, joining the four new sets delivered at the end of 2023. For N Scale, the Scenecraft range welcomes a Pagoda Shed & Store, models of Midsomer Norton Signal Box, an ARP Signal Box and two new Water Cranes suitable for layouts based in Eastern and Southern Region territories. The EFE Road range released its first new tooling buses in late-2023 depicting the Cravens RTs, and these models are the subject for a new EFE Road release this Spring. The Cravens RT Limited Edition Set depicts the two surviving Cravens RTs which are now owned and operated by Ensignbus, with the models carrying authentic Ensignbus liveries of red & cream and green & cream. OO SCALE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES 35-352 Class 20/0 Disc Headcode & Tablet Catcher D8032 BR Green (Late Crest) £224.95 35-352SF Class 20/0 Disc Headcode & Tablet Catcher D8032 BR Green (Late Crest) £324.95 35-352A Class 20/0 Disc Headcode & Tablet Catcher D8102 BR Green (Roundel) £224.95 35-352ASF Class 20/0 Disc Headcode & Tablet Catcher D8102 BR Green (Roundel) £324.95 35-801 Class 30 D5564 BR Green (Late Crest) £199.95 35-801SF Class 30 D5564 BR Green (Late Crest) £309.95 35-801SFX Class 30 D5564 BR Green (Late Crest) £359.95 35-801A Class 30 D5617 BR Green (Late Crest) £199.95 35-801ASF Class 30 D5617 BR Green (Late Crest) £309.95 35-801ASFX Class 30 D5617 BR Green (Late Crest) £359.95 35-805 Class 31/1 31123 BR Blue £199.95 35-805SF Class 31/1 31123 BR Blue £309.95 35-805SFX Class 31/1 31123 BR Blue £359.95 35-805A Class 31/1 31293 BR Blue £199.95 35-805ASF Class 31/1 31293 BR Blue £309.95 35-805ASFX Class 31/1 31293 BR Blue £359.95 35-821 Class 31/1 Refurbished 31180 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £199.95 35-821SF Class 31/1 Refurbished 31180 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £309.95 35-821SFX Class 31/1 Refurbished 31180 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £359.95 35-821A Class 31/1 Refurbished 31149 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £199.95 35-821ASF Class 31/1 Refurbished 31149 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £309.95 35-821ASFX Class 31/1 Refurbished 31149 BR Railfreight (Red Stripe) £359.95 35-823 Class 31/1 Refurbished 31319 BR Railfreight Petroleum Sector £199.95 35-823SF Class 31/1 Refurbished 31319 BR Railfreight Petroleum Sector £309.95 35-823SFX Class 31/1 Refurbished 31319 BR Railfreight Petroleum Sector £359.95 35-823A Class 31/1 Refurbished 31304 BR Railfreight Petroleum Sector £199.95 35-823ASF Class 31/1 Refurbished 31304 BR Railfreight Petroleum Sector £309.95 35-823ASFX Class 31/1 Refurbished 31304 BR Railfreight Petroleum Sector £359.95 35-825 Class 31/4 Refurbished 31435 BR Blue £199.95 35-825SF Class 31/4 Refurbished 31435 BR Blue £309.95 35-825SFX Class 31/4 Refurbished 31435 BR Blue £359.95 35-830 Class 31/4 Refurbished 31407 Mainline Freight £199.95 35-830SF Class 31/4 Refurbished 31407 Mainline Freight £309.95 35-830SFX Class 31/4 Refurbished 31407 Mainline Freight £359.95 32-652A Class 44 Disc Headcode 44007 'Ingleborough' BR Blue £189.95 32-652ASF Class 44 Disc Headcode 44007 'Ingleborough' BR Blue £289.95 32-653 Class 44 Disc Headcode D2 'Helvellyn' BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) £189.95 32-653SF Class 44 Disc Headcode D2 'Helvellyn' BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) £289.95 32-678A Class 45 Split Centre H/C D49 'The Manchester Regiment' BR Green (SYP) £189.95 32-678ASF Class 45 Split Centre H/C D49 'The Manchester Regiment' BR Green (SYP) £289.95 32-679A Class 45 Split Headcode D25 BR Plain Green (Small Yellow Panels) £189.95 32-679ASF Class 45 Split Headcode D25 BR Plain Green (Small Yellow Panels) £289.95 32-702A Class 46 Centre Headcode D138 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) £189.95 32-702ASF Class 46 Centre Headcode D138 BR Green (Small Yellow Panels) £289.95 32-704 Class 46 Sealed Beam Headlights 46045 BR Blue [W] £199.95 32-704SF Class 46 Sealed Beam Headlights 46045 BR Blue [W] £299.95 OO SCALE COACHES 39-050H BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR Blue & Grey £59.95 39-050HPF BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR Blue & Grey [PF] £69.95 39-050J BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR Blue & Grey £59.95 39-050JPF BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR Blue & Grey [PF] £69.95 39-052H BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR Crimson & Cream £59.95 39-052HPF BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR Crimson & Cream [PF] £69.95 39-055A BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR InterCity (Executive) £59.95 39-055APF BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR InterCity (Executive) [PF] £69.95 39-059A BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open WCRC Maroon £59.95 39-059APF BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open WCRC Maroon [PF] £69.95 39-060 BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR Maroon £59.95 39-060PF BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR Maroon [PF] £69.95 39-060A BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR Maroon £59.95 39-060APF BR Mk1 TSO Tourist Second Open BR Maroon [PF] £69.95 39-075E BR Mk1 BSK Brake Second Corridor BR Blue & Grey £59.95 39-075EPF BR Mk1 BSK Brake Second Corridor BR Blue & Grey [PF] £69.95 39-077G BR Mk1 BSK Brake Second Corridor BR Crimson & Cream £59.95 39-077GPF BR Mk1 BSK Brake Second Corridor BR Crimson & Cream [PF] £69.95 39-080A BR Mk1 BSK Brake Second Corridor BR InterCity (Executive) £59.95 39-080APF BR Mk1 BSK Brake Second Corridor BR InterCity (Executive) [PF] £69.95 39-084 BR Mk1 BSK Brake Second Corridor BR Maroon £59.95 39-084PF BR Mk1 BSK Brake Second Corridor BR Maroon [PF] £69.95 OO SCALE WAGONS 37-577B BR 45T TTA Tank Wagon Wagon 'Shell-BP' Grey [W] £37.95 37-577C BR 45T TTA Tank Wagon Wagon 'Shell-BP' Grey [W] £37.95 37-584A BR 45T TTA Tank Wagon 'Ciba-Geigy' Blue £34.95 37-584B BR 45T TTA Tank Wagon 'Ciba-Geigy' Blue [W] £37.95 37-590 BR 45T TTF Tank Wagon 'BP Lubricants' Green £34.95 37-590A BR 45T TTF Tank Wagon 'BP Lubricants' Green [W] £37.95 37-592 BR 45T TTA Tank Wagon 'Charrington Hargreaves/Mobil' Red £34.95 37-592A BR 45T TTA Tank Wagon 'Charrington Hargreaves/Mobil' Red [W] £37.95 38-040B BR OBA Open Wagon Low Ends EWS £35.95 38-041D BR OBA Open Wagon High Ends BR Railfreight Red & Grey £35.95 38-042B BR OBA Open Wagon High Ends BR Plasmor Blockfreight £35.95 38-044A BR OBA Open Wagon Low Ends BR Freight Brown (Railfreight) £35.95 38-047 BR ZDA 'Bass' Open Wagon Low Ends BR Eng. 'Civil Link' Grey & Yellow £35.95 38-109B BR 102T TEA Bogie Tank Wagon Debranded (ex-Jet-Conoco) Light Grey [W] £74.95 38-119B BR 102T TEA Bogie Tank Wagon Debranded (ex-Murco) Grey [W] £74.95 38-300B BR OTA Timber Wagon BR Railfreight Red [WL] £47.95

Hattons had no involvement with the Austerity other than as a customer.

Correct.

Ever listened to an Accurascale 92? The noisy ones are brill.