NEWS ROUND-UP
BACHMANN SUMMER 2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bachmann Europe has shared its latest model plans in its Summer 2022 announcements. There are new models and liveries from Bachmann Branchline and Graham Farish, many of which have been high on the list of consumer requests in recent times, while the Scenecraft range of hand-decorated, fully finished buildings, structures and accessories also see new additions and the return of several popular items.
Bachmann Branchline
In OO gauge, after the huge success of the range released last year, the Class 90 is to be offered in three new liveries; EWS, Rail Express Systems and Freightliner G&W. All three liveries are available in standard or sound-fitted format and are fitted with a finely-rendered pantograph, which can be raised or lowered via the built-in servo motor when operated on DCC.
It’s important to note that when fitting your own decoder, Bachmann recommends its latest Class 90 DCC decoder, item number (36569A). There have been global delays in the components needed to make decoders, but Bachmann is hopeful these will be available this month.
The Freightliner G&W livery also adorns the Branchline Class 08 Diesel Shunter, with this model offered in Harry Needle Railroad Company Blue, and BR Blue liveries at the same time.
With new versions of the Class 419 Motor Luggage Van (MLV) due this summer, sound-fitted models were today unveiled, marking the first time that a Bachmann Branchline Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) has been offered with this popular feature.
The popular LMS 50ft Inspection Saloon is back for summer 2022 and this detailed model will be available in its original condition carrying LMS crimson lake livery, BR crimson and cream, 1980s Intercity (Swallow), the last-mentioned is expected to be particularly popular after its success in N gauge.
Other news
For OO9 scale, the ubiquitous Slate Wagons make a welcome return from Bachmann Narrow Gauge and these are joined by two new Narrow Gauge Corrugated Station buildings from Scenecraft. There are new models from Scenecraft in 2mm:1ft with the Low Relief
