Bachmann Autumn 2024 announcements

Bachmann had already revealed three new tooling projects for Autumn 2024 – the Class 08/09 Diesel Shunter and the NAA Propelling Control Vehicle in OO scale, and the LNER V2 Class Locomotive in N scale, and today, details of the first models to be produced for each were confirmed.

Graham Farish V2

The all-new Graham Farish LNER V2 Class Locomotive sees Bachmann tackle this popular prototype in N scale for the first time in 20 years. The full tooling suite is exploited by the models, with LNER- and BR-era locomotives, the latter having smokebox door numberplates with the top front lamp brackets mounted in a higher position as a result, and a late-BR locomotive depicted with three separate cylinders and outside steam pipes as opposed to the monobloc cylinder castings that the entire Class was built with. Two versions of the Group Standard Tender are modelled, and named locomotives dominate the initial line-up. Prices for DCC Ready versions are at £219.95 and for Sound-Fitted versions £329.95.

Available liveries

• 4791 LNER Lined Green (Original)
• 372-611 LNER V2 4843 Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry LNER Lined Green
• 372-612 LNER V2 60845 BR Lined Black (Early Emblem)
• 372-613 LNER V2 60964 Durham Light Infantry BR Lined Green (Late Crest)
• 372-614 LNER V2 60847 St Peter's School BR Lined Green (Late Crest) 219.95

With a healthy mix of LNER and Eastern Region rolling stock already available from Graham Farish, the new V2s have plenty to pull but today’s rolling stock additions to the Graham Farish range have more of a Western flavour as the Hawksworth Coaches return to the range. Four different coach types are available in GWR Chocolate & Cream and BR Maroon liveries, along with vehicles in Blue & Grey and the popular RTC Red and Blue colour scheme, plus models of the Hawksworth Auto-Trailer including RTC ‘Test Car 1’. The coaches cost £48.95, with the Auto-Trailers costsing £52.95.

Available Coaches

• 74-511A GWR Hawksworth Brake Third Corridor GWR Chocolate & Cream
• 374-511B GWR Hawksworth Brake Third Corridor GWR Chocolate & Cream
• 374-512A GWR Hawksworth Brake Second Corridor BR Maroon
• 374-512B GWR Hawksworth Brake Second Corridor BR Maroon
• 374-536A GWR Hawksworth Third Corridor GWR Chocolate & Cream
• 374-536B GWR Hawksworth Third Corridor GWR Chocolate & Cream
• 374-537A GWR Hawksworth Second Corridor BR Maroon
• 374-537B GWR Hawksworth Second Corridor BR Maroon
• 374-538 GWR Hawksworth Second Corridor BR Blue & Grey
• 374-538A GWR Hawksworth Second Corridor BR Blue & Grey
• 374-561A GWR Hawksworth Composite Corridor GWR Chocolate & Cream
• 374-561B GWR Hawksworth Composite Corridor GWR Chocolate & Cream
• 374-562A GWR Hawksworth Composite Corridor BR Maroon
• 374-562B GWR Hawksworth Composite Corridor BR Maroon
• 374-585A GWR Hawksworth Full Brake BR Crimson & Cream
• 374-586A GWR Hawksworth Full Brake BR Maroon
• 374-588 GWR Hawksworth Second Corridor 'Test Car 4' BR RTC (Original)
• 374-589 GWR Hawksworth Full Brake BR Departmental Blue & Grey
• 374-590 GWR Hawksworth Full Brake GWR Chocolate & Cream
• 374-610A GWR Hawksworth Auto-Trailer 'Thrush' BR Crimson & Cream
• 374-613 GWR Hawksworth Auto-Trailer 'Test Car 1' BR RTC (Original)

GWR Hall Class

In OO gauge, the Bachmann Branchline welcomes the return of the GWR Hall Class, with models of three preserved locomotives available this Autumn priced at £189.95. Alongside this is the Class 117 3-Car, priced at £459.95 and £569.95 for Sound-Fitted versions, and 121 Single Car DMUs that were delivered to the Western Region when built, priced at £189.95 for DCC Ready, £204.95 DCC Fitted and £299.95 DCC Sound Fitted.

A selection of GWR wagons, including China Clay Wagons, Vans and Brake Vans are joined by BR Standard Brake Van and 16T Mineral Wagons – including slope-sided versions. New rolling stock additions continue with further BR Mk1 Coaches, with no fewer than nine different vehicle types available in a variety of liveries, many of which are also available with pre-fitted passengers. New versions of the SR PMV and CCT vans and the LMS 50ft Inspection Saloons complete the Bachmann Branchline rolling stock fleet this Autumn.

New diesel shunter

The first models to be produced from the all-new Bachmann Branchline Class 08 and 09 Diesel Shunter tooling provides a snapshot of the prototype’s 70+ years in traffic. From original BR Green livery through to contemporary examples in DB Cargo Red and Retro BR Blue, the versatility of the Branchline tooling suite is demonstrated, if not fully exploited, by this initial lineup. With a high specification including a full lighting suite available to analogue and DCC users and SOUND FITTED options for the first time, SOUND FITTED DELUXE models are also available, which include the new Auto-Release Coupling system whilst the 08/09 is the first model to feature our new ‘Bach-Up’ Stay Alive system, fitted as standard on all models and providing uninterrupted power when running on DCC.

Prices

• DCC Ready: £209.95
• Sound Fitted: £319.95
• Sound Fitted Deluxe: £349.95

EFE Rail

The new offerings from Bachmann’s EFE Rail brand this Autumn are all for OO scale, starting with the NAA Propelling Control Vehicle (PCV). Developed exclusively for the EFE Rail range, these new models depict the vehicles created for Rail Express Systems in the mid-1990s and the new models feature directional lighting, along with cab lighting for DCC users. Priced at 74.95, customers can also opt for a weathered version priced at £79.95.

Available liveries

• E86016 NAA Propelling Control Vehicle 94344 Rail Express Systems (Royal Mail)
• E86017 NAA Propelling Control Vehicle 94308 Rail Express Systems (debranded) (RM)
• E86018 NAA Propelling Control Vehicle 94320 Rail Express Systems
• E86020 NAA Propelling Control Vehicle 94340 Rail Express Systems (RM) [W]

In addition to the PCVs, the first general release of the London Underground 1962 Tube Stock in motorised format will go on sale this Autumn, priced at £399.95, with the 4-car set depicting a Central Line train working to West Ruislip.

Scenecraft

The final offerings for Autumn 2024 come from Bachmann’s Scenecraft range which welcomes back several popular items in OO scale, including the Diesel Fuelling Point and Fuel Storage Tanks. There are new additions aimed at OO9 scale Narrow Gauge modellers too, with two new structures depicting the station at Tan-Y-Bwlch expanding the range of Ffestiniog Railway-inspired models.

A selection of handy lineside and town/country accessories are also added to the Scenecraft range in O scale.

New additions and prices

• 44-0053 Servicing Point - £69.95
• 44-0135 Wigmore Level Crossing (Curved - Radius 2) - £49.95
• 44-016 Fuel Storage Tanks - £64.95
• 44-0175 Electric Substation - £119.95
• 44-0186 NER Footbridge Brown - £84.95
• 44-0186A NER Footbridge Red - £84.95
• 44-0193B Narrow Gauge (OO9) Tan-Y-Bwlch Station House Brown - £49.95
• 44-0193G Narrow Gauge (OO9) Tan-Y-Bwlch Station House Green - £49.95
• 44-0194B Narrow Gauge (OO9) Station Cottages Brown - £59.95
• 44-0194G Narrow Gauge (OO9) Station Cottages Green - £59.95
• 44-0221G Low Relief Dispensing Chemist Green - £37.95
• 44-0221W Low Relief Dispensing Chemist White - £37.95
• 44-040 Diesel Fuelling Point - £29.95
• 44-0535B Entrance Ticket Kiosk Black - £29.95
• 44-0535G Entrance Ticket Kiosk Green - £29.95
• 44-184 Mechanical Wash Plant - £59.95
• 44-502 Station Modernisation Pack - £21.95
• 44-548 Station Signage Set - £13.95
• 44-558 Corrugated Metal Shed - £12.95
• 44-560 Lineside Cabinets (x4) - £12.95
• 44-563 Straight Pavements (x4) - £15.95
• 44-593 Concrete Bus Shelter - £15.95

NG7/O scale

• 47-0510 Ballast Bins (x2) - £11.95
• 47-0511 Platform Ticket Kiosk - £24.95
• 47-0525 Concourse Machines (x3) - £34.95
• 47-501 Commercial Lid Skips (x4) - £24.95
• 47-563 Straight Pavements (x4) - £29.95
• 47-593 Concrete Bus Shelter - £27.95

With a full programme of new releases revealed today, alongside several incoming items from previous quarters, the next three months are set to see frequent new arrivals across Bachmann’s model railway ranges, all of which can be purchased exclusively from Bachmann retailers.

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