Bachmann Announcements

[N_GaugeModeller]

I see on their YouTube channel Bachmann are announcing their Spring 2021 Models tomorrow at 9.30 am

I wonder if there will be anything juicy for us N-Gaugers

NGM

[Capri_sam]

Not frothing: I'm hoping for some samples or news on one of either the sound-ready N class, 14s, or the new run of 4Fs. The kettles at least were due in November as late as July, so should be close to their production slots.

Slight foaming: Announcement of some loco-drive versions of older tender-drive locos, or another run of Peaks.

Frothing: Come on EFE Garratt and/or ex-DJM Austerities!


EDIT: Ah I see this is actually the 20121 releases not 2021, so whatever they announce will be competing with the Dapol West Country.

[CaleyDave]

In theory the videos go live at 9:30 on Youtube but is only accessible if you have the link which is sent to all collectors club members. The videos should go live to the public around 12:30 ish(?) with the press and pre-orders embargoed until around then.

Last year they made a mess of it and made the videos public early.

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Based on the Farish Website the following items have Delivery estimates:

Feb/Mar
WD 40T 'Parrot' Bogie Wagon
BR 16T Steel Mineral Wagon
BR 27T Steel Tippler Wagon
SR 25T 'Queen Mary' Brake Van

Mar/Apr   
SE&CR N Class Steam Engine
Class 66
Class 40
Class 108 DMU
16T Steel Slope-Sided Mineral Wagon
5 Plank China Clay Wagon

May/Jun
Mk1 RU Coach

Aug/Sep
LMS 20T Brake Van

Sep/Oct
5 Plank Wagons
7 Plank Wagons
8 Plank Wagons

Oct/Nov
Class 150 DMU

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Even before announcements of new stuff there is quite a bit due soon.

If I was a betting man, given there are only 2 class 66 proposed, I would put my money on at least 1 new class 66 livery being announced.

[njee20]

Farish have historically not been as reactive as Dapol on the 66s. I think it's ripe for a redesign to next 18 and sound fitted, given their ubiquity.

I'd still love a 90.

[N_GaugeModeller]

Perhaps they should pip Dapol to the post and bring out their Class 43 HST in the new Midland Pullman Colours, would obviously need a redesign of the chassis to bring it up to date and make it DCC ready.

I bet it would be a good seller for them

NGM

[SD35]

The blue disc headcode 40 and the "dutch" barbel would be nice this quarter.  Fingers crossed.

[crewearpley40]

The blue disc headcode 40 and the "dutch" barbel would be nice this quarter.  Fingers crossed.

seconded. The mk 1 RU coach  will be a good addition.

[njee20]

Perhaps they should pip Dapol to the post and bring out their Class 43 HST in the new Midland Pullman Colours, would obviously need a redesign of the chassis to bring it up to date and make it DCC ready.

I bet it would be a good seller for them

The newest release had solder points for a decoder. No lights or anything though, and printed detail on the coaches. I think it'd be a tough sell given Farish's pricing - I can't see they'd undercut Dapol for a far older product.

[Tank]

I've had an email from Bachmann, along with a YouTube link for new product announcements.

I'm allowed to share the link at 12pm on Wednesday, and will put it into this very post.

YouTube Link -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKPX7Tn5-HI

Exciting!

Tank.

[emjaybee]

Wow! I'm impressed that they think that highly of the forum that they will diseminate info to us directly. Cool!

[Bealman]

Yep, after ten years, Tank is a bit of a celebrity, like it or not! 

[ohlavache]

A few novelties have already been made public, all related to Thomas & Friends:
- ref. 58793, James the red engine, 2-6-0 steam locomotive
- ref. 58794, Toby the tramway
- ref. 77092, Ruffey open wagon
- ref. 77093, oil tank
- ref. 77094, fuel tank
- ref. 77095, water tank

[railsquid]

[emjaybee]

[tutenkhamunsleeping]

I wouldn't want to be the one using the bath water after you