Talyllyn arrives! Let the 'OO9' celebrations commence!
Bachmann narrow‑gauge Fletcher, Jennings & Co. 'Talyllyn' locomotive – in stock now!
This steam icon of the Talyllyn Railway arrived recently, courtesy of Bachmann Trains in three great-looking guises - green, red and black. All are ready to deliver the goods on your OO9 layout!
Heritage in miniature
Opened in 1866, the 2ft 3in gauge Talyllyn Railway was the first narrow gauge line in the UK to operate steam-powered locomotives from the start, with predecessors having their origins in the horse-drawn wagon era.
Construction of the 0-4-2ST Talyllyn locomotive preceded its namesake railway by two years, and the locomotive has spent its entire working life on the line. Initially designed for hauling slate, and later revenue passenger service, Talyllyn today hauls tourists along its 7.25-mile railway, now recognized as one of the UK’s premier narrow gauge heritage lines.
Talyllyn is available in three prototypical paint variations, reflecting the strikingly different schemes worn over the course of its life. Scaled to 4mm:1ft, the locomotive will operate on standard 9mm narrow gauge track, and features die-cast metal construction with operating metal drivers.
Features Include:
• Die-cast metal construction
• Highly detailed painted body with precision graphics
• International-style hook-and-loop couplers
• Blackened machined metal wheels with metal drivers
Bring the Talyllyn to Life
Perfect for modeling industrial slate traffic, preserved heritage lines, or scenic freelance layouts. These models pair beautifully with Bachmann Talyllyn rolling stock like carriage nos. 1–4 or slate wagon kits.
Available now – limited stock
Don’t miss your chance to add history’s most historic locomotive to your collection. Order today and let Talyllyn pull its next train on your layout.
