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Woodland Scenics SubTerrain System

As featured on last Friday’s ‘The Great Model Railway Challenge’ on Channel 5, the Woodland Scenics SubTerrain system is the perfect base for an easy yet effective layout. The system, which does not require complicated calculations or expensive power tools to use, consists of sturdy, durable and lightweight foam components that take the guesswork out of designing and building a layout....

The Great Model Railway Challenge Debuts Tonight

Challenge television programme – the first episode of which airs tonight on Channel 5 at 8.00pm! The new six-part show sees fifteen teams of modellers build masterpieces in miniature against the clock to impress the expert judges Steve Flint, Editor of Railway Modeller magazine, and Kathy Millatt from the National Model Railroad Association. In tonight’s show the teams must each build a layout...

Class 117 & 121 EP Sample Update

Two recent Branchline OO scale Engineering Prototype (EP) samples to arrive at our Barwell HQ are those for our Class 117 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) and Class 121 Railcar. The highly anticipated Class 117 will be initially available in three liveries consisting of BR Green (35-500), BR Blue & Grey (35-501) and Network SouthEast (35-502). Above: Side view of our...

Bachmann on the Road – Folkestone Model Railway Exhibition

The Bachmann Roadshow Team will be attending this year’s Folkestone Model Railway Exhibition at Leas Cliff Hall. The event is very well established, being in its 47th year, and is widely regarded as one of the best shows in the south. This year you will find a selection of quality layouts plus a wide range of trade, demonstrations and society...

Class 24 Engineering Prototype Samples

We recently received the engineering prototype samples of our Branchline OO scale models of the Class 24/1. We will be producing three highly detailed models which will include many features such as full directional and cab lighting, sprung buffers and a pre-fitted speaker to help ease the installation of digital sound. They will consist of: 32-440 – No. D5135 BR...