Quote from: Roy L S on March 20, 2026, 08:50:37 AMI am getting a bit confused here, it could be me and I have missed something but I can see no reference to "retooling" the release says NEW tooling so why are people discussing retooling in the context of this announcement?

Because Roy it appears that no-one can simply wait a few days like an adult to find out what the actual announcement is and then discuss it: instead we all have to gibber around in social media like hyperactive 5 year olds frothing at the mouth and getting the wrong end of the stick.  Frankly, it's pathetic.

I am getting a bit confused here, it could be me and I have missed something but I can see no reference to "retooling" the release says NEW tooling so why are people discussing retooling in the context of this announcement?

the adventures on my latest RM so called 48 parcel

Tracking history
Thursday 19 March 2026
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pity RM does not seem to have a map, I could have waved at it as it went past Burgess Hill on it's way from Medway to Southampton yesterday.

good thing they don't charge by the mile, or for storage

Quote from: GrahamB on March 20, 2026, 07:50:34 AMDoesn't "retooling" simply mean an update of something?

My understanding is that 'retooling' means new tooling of a model that currently exists (or previously existed) in their range. In other words a new mark 2 (or 3 or whatever) variant of an existing model probably with new features, standards and improved fidelity.

Quote from: GrahamB on March 20, 2026, 07:50:34 AMDoesn't "retooling" simply mean an update of something?

The wording of the announcement explicitly says "New Tooling" so I would expect something new from the ground up, be it a loco, coach, wagon (or toilet block!). That is not to say though that it can't or won't potentially be a completely new model of something from their existing range or a model made in the past at some point.

Doesn't "retooling" simply mean an update of something?

Oh no! A global pandemic! I hope Blanche has a swift recovery, Chris. I can assure you I understand her (and your) plight.

Graham Farish New Tooling Announcement Tomorrow (20 March 2026) ahead of Alexandra Palace show.

This weekend sees the return of the London Festival of Railway Modelling at the iconic Alexandra Palace, and Bachmann is proud to sponsor this event which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Ahead of the show we have some exciting news for the Graham Farish N Scale range and we will be revealing all tomorrow, Friday 20th March, in a video which premieres on our YouTube channel at 1200. Be sure to tune in to find out what we have in store, then come and see the new models for yourself on the Bachmann stand this weekend.

Bachmann retailers will be ready to take your orders tomorrow as soon as the news breaks; if you need help finding your nearest retailer simply head to our website and use our retailer map.



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Let the frothing commence.

Bob

Seems to be the season for it. In the last 2 weeks Bealman fractured a vertebrae, his wife split her kneecap and I heard today my pal Lawrence has busted his kneecap.

Another day, another calamity at Papyrus Junction

(...or, the Earth is very heavy and it hurts when it hits you...)

It was Mrs Papyrus's birthday yesterday and it all started off quite swimmingly. Early cup of coffee, followed by a trip with the dogs to the cafe of our favourite garden centre for one of their excellent breakfasts. Bought a few plants, came home, pootled about a bit. After a cup of tea and a slice of cake, it was decreed that, it being a lovely spring day, we should do a bit of light gardening. I was in the process of taking a barrowload of prunings to the garden waste tip at the back of the estate when I heard a yelp and a high-pitched  "Chris!!" from the back garden. I rushed back to find Blanche on her back in the bog-garden, her head very nearly in the pond, and her right hand at a very unnatural angle. Apparently, she had been standing on a low wall doing a last little bit of weeding, over-balanced and fell backwards. I called the ambos who came very quickly, three lovely lasses who quickly got her on her feet and carted her off to A&E in Brighton. Turns out she has broken her wrist in almost the same place as she did this time last year, only she's done a far better job and broken both her ulna and radius. Eventually got home at 0115 and the dogs were panicking! The bone men have patched her up but she will need to go in for surgery next week.

We were supposed to be looking after #2 stepson's puppy (see under 'Pets'...) today, but we told him you're on your own, son. We've also got the family coming on Sunday but they're going to have to work for their tea. Once again, Blanche's annual trip to music summer school is in the balance, but she managed it last year and it did her a power of good, so fingers crossed.

Anyway, all hail South-East Coast Ambulance Service and Royal Sussex County Hospital A&E. I know the NHS often gets a bad press but we got absolutely faultless care, just like we did last year.

Cheers,

Chris