An all new EE Type 1 headlines Bachmann’s ‘OO’ gauge programme for 2017, with plenty of other D&E interest. In a change to its usual tradition, Bachmann announced its new ranges for the next 18
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Category: Modelling
Modeller: Realtrack unveils new Super Sprinter
The wraps are finally off the company’s all-new 4mm scale Class 156 and another Pacer will follow. HE Warley show finally saw Realtrack Models unveil the subject of its next ‘OO’ gauge DMU model, this
Read moreMODELLER: Hattons announces rolling stock
The Warwell wagon and Beilhack snowplough are to be produced in ‘OO’ gauge by the Liverpudlian retailer. THE range of own-brand commissioned models offered by Hattons is set to expand significantly after the retailer announced
Read moreMODELLER: Scratchbuilding the HSDT
Although Locomotion has announced its intention to produce the prototype HST, this is still at best a good couple of years away from appearing. In the meantime, the only fully accurate route to producing a
Read moreModelling the HST DVTs
DURING 1987-89, eight HST power cars (Nos. 43013/14/65/67/68/80/84 and 43123) were modified to act as surrogate Driving Van Trailers to allow the new Class 91s to be tested and then introduced into passenger service as
Read moreHeljan announces 7mm DMU plans
THE Guildex exhibition at the beginning of September saw Heljan announce a further ambitious expansion of its ‘O’ gauge range with plans unveiled to introduce no fewer than four different first-generation DMU classes during 2017-18.
Read moreRail Express reveals latest limited edition locomotive
After a hiatus of a few years RAIL EXPRESS Modeller has returned to offering its well-regarded exclusive models. Our choice is GB Railfreight No. 66720 in ‘Rainbow’ competition livery based on the Bachmann ‘OO’ gauge
Read morePainted examples of Wickham Trolley arrive
Bachmann has released images of the exciting new Wickham Trolley model in its Branchline range. Revealed to modellers at the recent Warley Model Railway Show Bachmann has now provided images of the latest livery samples
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