Tomorrow at midday, apparently with EP samples at the Greatest Gathering over the weekend.

Just to get in early "nothing for me" and "my wallet is safe".

Updated 37 with sound? FFA/FGA? Mk2b/c coaches? I can barely contain myself.

In fact there are two new projects to be announced. One tomorrow, one at the fair IIRC.

I'm certain that they will both be in OO. Would love to be proven wrong.

Quote from: njee20 on July 30, 2025, 08:40:51 PM

Tomorrow at midday, apparently with EP samples at the Greatest Gathering over the weekend.

Just to get in early "nothing for me" and "my wallet is safe".

Updated 37 with sound? FFA/FGA? Mk2b/c coaches? I can barely contain myself.

I wouldn't care to speculate on specific prototypes, but as the announcement is linked to the "Greatest Gathering" I would be thinking in terms of (1) a loco and (2) something iconic with historic significance.

The fact that there is both a Farish logo and a Bachmann "Branchlines" one in the announcement banner above suggests to me that there will be a new tool model announced in both OO and N.

We will see!

Roy

i just wonder if it will be something made at derby litchurch lane.... because that's where the announcement video is coming from presumably???

so an aventra (a 345 elizabeth line i guess to start with), or a new tool turbostar?? or to really be controversial, an electrostar!

or maybe something else that was made in derby... but much longer ago.... something lms...

anyway we shall see!

Quote from: Roy L S on July 30, 2025, 08:57:54 PMThe fact that there is both a Farish logo and a Bachmann "Branchlines" one in the announcement banner above suggests to me that there will be a new tool model announced in both OO and N.

I thought the same actually, the fact that they feature the GF logo, though maybe its just wishful thinking.

Maybe as its for the Derby 200 years thing, something made at Derby might make sense. Maybe a retooled Midland Compound 4-4-0?

I will continue to wish for a new tooled King - we have a Duchess, MN, A1 etc.. but no King... An upgraded 37 with sound would also be nice.

Hope I'm wrong but I have a feeling I'm going to be underwhelmed
Wouldn't mind catching Crabs providing they're Horwich ones

Quote from: Roy L S on July 30, 2025, 08:57:54 PM

Quote from: njee20 on July 30, 2025, 08:40:51 PM

Tomorrow at midday, apparently with EP samples at the Greatest Gathering over the weekend.

Just to get in early "nothing for me" and "my wallet is safe".

Updated 37 with sound? FFA/FGA? Mk2b/c coaches? I can barely contain myself.

I wouldn't care to speculate on specific prototypes, but as the announcement is linked to the "Greatest Gathering" I would be thinking in terms of (1) a loco and (2) something iconic with historic significance.

The fact that there is both a Farish logo and a Bachmann "Branchlines" one in the announcement banner above suggests to me that there will be a new tool model announced in both OO and N.

We will see!

Roy

Interesting deduction. Hmm.

With the Farish logo surely it'll be a Farish announcement (in part at least). It's not all the brand families.

could it be the 69 finally, they have the rights.

Quote from: Graham on Yesterday at 08:41:54 AMcould it be the 69 finally, they have the rights.

But haven't Bachmann already said that they will be producing the 69 in N so as such that wouldn't be a new announcement?

Some interesting locos were built at Derby including the S&D 7Fs, Midland Compounds, some BR Standards, Class 34 and 25 diesels and "Peaks". However I think that the location of the Greatest Gathering, as far as any connection to the announcements is concerned may be a red herring personally.

Roy

Also wondered about the significance of just Branchline/Farish brands on the announcement and no narrow gauge,EFE etc. Hopefully not just wishful thinking on my part.

The n 69, would that be a new tooling announcement? We've known it's under development for some time.

Logic does say something of historical significance in both scales but that's a pretty big pool to speculate in. Can't think of anything D&E of such significance that hasn't already been done, especially in OO. Maybe a long lived pre-grouping design? Something built in Derby. Even as a d+e bloke myself, I'm a sucker for a pre-grouping livery and suspect I'm not alone

Still, only 3 hours to go, barely time for a proper froth.

Something historic built at Derby - how about the Fell diesel?
But somehow I can't see Bachmann/Farish going for it, sadly ...
PW

A recent Facebook post from Bachman has confirmed there is N and OO new tooling.

I'll get a last guess in and say retooled 170. Built at Derby. Already 'in the family'.