Bachmann have made their 2017 announcment of forthcoming models. You can read the full list on RMWeb.
The new models are
- Retooled Stanier 8F 2-8-0
- Wainwright SECR C-class 0-6-0 shrunk down from 00
- Refurbished 31 diesel, initially available in original Railfreight and Railfreight Petroleum liveries
- LNER Thompson coaches, range includes first, third, composite and brake third, initially in LNER teak and BR blood and custard
- Retooled TEA tanker This is the same 1960s prototype as had previously been in their range rather than the modern tanker produced by Revolution.
Well, I guessed one right.
There are plenty of reliveries, including a couple of sector-era 47s. There are some intestesting coaching stock choices beyond the obvious Inter-City RMB, and the Stanier 50′ BG in BR blue; Mk2a FKs in maroon and SR Green (are they prototypical?), and Mk1s in the short-lived Sealink livery.
From my multi-era Western Region perspective it’s quite a thin list. Neither of the new kettles got anywhere near the south-west, and when it comes refurbished 31s it’s the 31/4s that used to turn up in the south-west on Summer Saturdays. The Inter-City buffet car goes with the previously-annouced Mk2 aircons whenever they finally appear. The long-overdue Stanier 50′ BG in BR blue is also very welcome; there were very common on the heterogenious parcels trains in the south-west.
But still no maroon Hawksworths….
