'PowerHaul' Class 70 Locomotive

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Bachmann Europe Plc are delighted to announce they have been granted an exclusive licence to produce models of the exciting new Freightliner 'PowerHaul' class 70 locomotives. The announcement is made to coincide with the UK arrival of the first of these powerful new machines from the manufacturers, GE Transportation in the USA.

The new 75 mph CoCo PowerHaul locomotives feature innovative designs such as Dynamic Braking and AC traction technology and will be utilised across all parts of the extensive Freightliner route network.

The first two of these 129 Tonne locomotives were unveiled to invited guests on the 8th November at Newport docks. Philippa Brooks, Freightliner Head of communications said that 'Bachmann have a proven track record in producing high quality models of modern rolling stock. They already supply Freightliner models in N, OO and G scales, and we look forward to seeing the models of our newest addition to the Freightliner fleet'.

David Haarhaus, Bachmann Europe Plc Sales and Marketing Manager said 'We are delighted that Freightliner has given us the responsibility of reproducing their striking new 'PowerHaul' locomotive in model form. I feel this is in recognition of the constant progress that our Branchline OO and Graham Farish N scale ranges have achieved over the last 20 years. I would also like to thank both Freightliner and GE Transportation for their fantastic help in providing information, allowing the model engineering process to be already well under way'.

PowerHaul models will be included in the 2010 Branchline and Graham Farish ranges. A very special, limited edition Branchline model of the class leader, 70 001 'PowerHaul' will be available exclusively through www.freightliner.co.uk

Graham Farish Class 14 Locomotive

Here are the first pictures of the Class 14 diesel locomotives announced at the Warley Show. Painted samples produced from the completed tooling were on show at the Bachmann stand at the Warley exhibition.

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Three versions of the model will be released during 2010 as part of the expanding Blue Riband range. They are No.D9555 in BR Green (372-950), No. D9523 in BR Green (Weathered) (372-951) and No.14029 in BR Blue (372-952).

The models weigh over 50 grammes to enhance the tractive effort and are fitted with NEM coupling pockets. They are available as originally built, fitted with twin character headcode boxes or replacement end doors, plus cab and bonnet details. An accessory pack is also supplied that allows alternative buffer beam details.

Branchline JPA powder cement wagon

Work on the new Branchline JPA powder cement wagon is now very well advanced, as can been seen in the images below. The actual wagons have been built by VTG to enhance cement train operations within the UK in recent years. Their aluminium bodies offer a significant amount of weight saving over older steel body designs. A loaded JPA wagon will carry around 60 tonnes of cement powder.

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The Branchline model incorporates many intricate details, including Stainless steel catwalk grab handles along the upper surface. While the superb underside detailing features a multitude of pipe work and other apparatus. The OO scale models are available with two prototypical styles of discharging equipment.

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The New Branchline OO scale JPA Bogie Cement and CPV Presflo Cement wagons are the perfect compliment to the Scenecraft range of Concrete Works buildings. These readymade structures help create a detailed and operationally interesting scene, and are available from all good Bachmann retailers. To find your nearest Scenecraft stockist CLICK HERE

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