Today (Wednesday 6th August 2025) Bachmann Europe launched its Autumn 2025 British Railway Announcements, making steam dreams come true with a second new OO scale steam locomotive in just a week depicting the Stanier 8F 2-8-0 (see seperate story).

The full Autumn 2025 range can be ordered now from us at the above links or by email: websales@tmc-direct.com or call us on 01947 899 125.

Hot on the heels of the NER E Class (J71) 0-6-0T launched ahead of The Greatest Gathering, Bachmann's brand-new model of the Stanier 8F for the Branchline range has been unveiled, with pre-orders flowing in with us with optional customisation!

LB&SCR E4

Continuing the steam theme, the LB&SCR E4 0-6-2T returns this autumn, upgraded for sound. Four models will be offered with optional DCC sound-fitted variants, including the sole-surviving E4 in BR guise, No. 32473.

Bachmann LB&SCR E4

35-079A - Bachmann OO gauge LB&SCR E4 Tank 32473 BR lined black (early emblem). DCC sound-fitted 35-079ASF - pre-order yours here.

Class 30/31

Also returning is the Class 30/31 diesel-electric, now enhanced with a Bach-Up Stay Alive system and all-wheel pick-up. Six models, including new liveries, will be available with DCC sound-fitted or DCC sound-fitted Deluxe variants, the latter featuring auto-release coupling, motorised roof fans, and tinted windscreen glazing.

Bachmann Class 30 Class 31 Branchline OO gauge

Explore all Class 30 variants here, and Class 31 variants here - all available to pre-order.

 

2-HAP EMU and other favourites return

The 2-HAP EMU rejoins the range with two new livery options and is also available with optional sound-fitted for the first time. Pre-order your BR (SR) green or BR blue variants here.

Bachmann 2-HAP EMU

Joining these mainline releases is the Wickham Trolley, including Longmoor Military Railway No. WD9033, famed from The Great St. Trinians Train Robbery. Explore these new announcements, here.Bachmann Branchline OO gauge Wickham Trolley

OO rolling stock highlights include new versions of:

 

Graham Farish

Graham Farish GWR Castle

Steam isn’t limited to OO Scale – the Graham Farish N Scale range welcomes back the GWR Castle Class with three new models, available with or without DCC sound.

Graham Farish Class 150

Keeping with the Western theme, the Class 150/2 DMU arrives in GWR Green and Transport for Wales liveries.

Also launching are:

Scenecraft N scale releases feature low relief dwellings, a Sectional Lineside Hut, and Highley Station Yard Crane – timely, as Bachmann's announcement video was filmed at the Severn Valley Railway’s Engine House.

OO Scale Scenecraft highlights include a GWR Standard Station (modelled on Toddington), depot mess rooms, coal barges, and narrow boats for canal scenes.

NG7 modellers can look forward to two new Scenecraft items: a corrugated engine shed and a metal water tank for realistic shed scenes.