HISTORY
Bachmann bought the Farish range/company in 2001 and put forward a comprehensive program of new rolling stock and upgrades to existing stock. Production was to be moved away from Poole and to China and although new mechanisms would be introduced most bodies would be unchanged until a program of retooling could be implemented.
A comprehensive list of new locomotives and rolling stock was soon produced that included such things as the 170 DMU, and diesel classes 60 and 66.
The change of ownership and move of production to China cause a shortage of N Gauge models that near threatened to kill British Outline completely; secondhand prices went silly with some loco's fetching £80-£120 or more on internet auction sites.
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| 2001 | 2002 |
| 2003 | 2004 |
| 2005 | 2006 |
| 2007 | 2008 |
| 2009 | 2010 |
| 2011 | |
2001
The first offerings from Bachmann were HSTs, the motor chassis was the original Farish design but with new finescale blackened wheelsets - although some improvements were suggested needed some work to make them run smoothly.
High Speed Train
Late in 2001 HSTs in Midland Mainline and GNER Liveries were released in sets containing two power cars (one powered and one unpowered) and a trailer car.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-475 | 43 | MML Teal | 3-Car HST Set |
| 371-476 | 43 | GNER | 3-Car HST Set |
Coaches
The relevant MkIII coaches were produced also with the new finescale wheels, this adding to some very good paintwork.
2002
New Class 158 DMUS, diesel classes 08, 47 and 57 were produced, the diesels were delivered in new style plastic cases with foam insets.
The 4th Quarter 2002 catalogue showed the new diesel classes 50/56/55s, a full selection of MkI coaches and wagons.
Diesel Locomotives
The first locomotives on the new split flywheel chassis were produced, Classes 47 & 57; the 08 Shunter was still on the original Farish chassis though, with new blackened wheelsets.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-000 | 08 | Distribution Sector (later) | |
| 371-001 | 08 | BR Green | |
| 371-002 | 08 | EWS | |
| 371-226 | 47 | First Great Western | |
| 371-227 | 47 | Fragonset Black | |
| 371-228 | 57 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| 371-229 | 47 | Freightliner Green/Yellow |
High Speed Train
HSTs in First Great Western and Virgin liveries were produced.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-477 | 43 | First Great Western | |
| 371-478 | 43 | Virgin |
Multiple Units
The first multiple units to be produce were batches of 2-Car and 3-Car 158 DMUs.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-525 | 158 | Northern Spirit (Maroon) | 3-Car 158 DMU |
| 371-550 | 158 | Central Trains | 2-Car 158 DMU |
| 371-551 | 158 | First North Western | 2-Car 158 DMU |
| 371-552 | 158 | Alphaline - Wales & West | 2-Car 158 DMU |
Coaches
The first MkI coaches appeared, updated SKs, RMBs, BGs & BCKs with new printing and black finescale wheels.
Freight Stock
A few modern wagons were introduced; HEAs and MEAs in a variety of liveries.
2003
The diesel locomotive range was expanded dramatically with many new liveries.
News also broke about production of a new HAA and its variants - although this was to be a 3 year wait.
Diesel Locomotives
The new diesel range was supplemented by Classes 50/55/56 and further Class 08 shunters. Later that year the first Class 37s arrived.
The First Bo-Bo type diesel arrived in the form of a Class 25 in BR Blue (Full Yellow Ends) this was only available in a set with 5 early wagons. A Class 47 in RES livery (Incorrect representation with full red doors - this was rectified on later batches) also appeared in a set with four BG/GUVs.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (370-125) | 47 | Rail Express | Only available in set - Incorrect Window Frames/Doors and Numbered both ends |
| (370-220) | 25 | BR Blue (Yellow Ends) | Only available in set |
| 371-003 | 08 | BR Green | |
| 371-004 | 08 | BR Blue | |
| 371-005 | 08 | BR Intercity | |
| 371-006 | 08 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| 371-007 | 08 | Engineering Grey | |
| 371-151 | 37 | Great Scottish | |
| 371-153 | 37 | EW&S | |
| 371-154 | 37 | Regional Railways | |
| 371-155 | 37 | BR Blue Large Logo | |
| 371-156 | 37 | BR Green | |
| 371-250 | 50 | LMS Maroon | |
| 371-251 | 50 | BR Blue Large Logo | |
| 371-275 | 55 | BR Green | |
| 371-276 | 55 | BR Blue | |
| 371-300 | 56 | EW&S | |
| 371-301 | 56 | Loadhaul | Weathered |
Coaches
The coach range was expanded with more MkIs, BGs, and GUVs.
Freight Stock
The wagon fleet was enhanced with new detailed PCA/PGAs.
2004
Diesel Locomotives
2004 was another expansion year with new Classes 20, 25, 31, 33, 40 and 52; the Class 20 being the only only locomotive not to use the new split-chassis, possibly due to it metal body and limited space. In addition new liveries/numbers were introduced into the Class 08 and 47 ranges.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (370-125) | 47 | Rail Express | Only available in set - Newer Sets had corrected body |
| 371-003A | 08 | BR Green | Weathered |
| 371-004A | 08 | BR Blue | |
| 371-008 | 08 | BR Black | |
| 371-025 | 20 | DRS | |
| 371-026 | 20 | BR Green | |
| 371-027 | 20 | Railfreight Grey Red Stripe | |
| 371-075 | 25 | BR Green | |
| 371-076 | 25 | BR Blue | Weathered |
| 371-100 | 31 | Fragonset Black | |
| 371-101 | 31 | Regional Railways | |
| 371-126 | 33 | Fragonset Red | |
| 371-127 | 33 | NSE (later) | |
| 371-175 | 40 | BR Green | |
| 371-176 | 40 | BR Blue | |
| 371-225K | 47 | Virgin | |
| 371-230 | 47 | BR Blue Large Logo | |
| 371-231 | 47 | BR Green | Weathered |
| 371-400 | 52 | BR Maroon | |
| 371-401 | 52 | BR Chromatic Blue |
Multiple Units
The first of the new Class 170 DMUs arrived in Midland Mainline Livery, complete with new split chassis.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-425 | 170 | MML Teal | 2-Car 170 DMU |
Coaches
2004 bought more MkI variations as well as a new range of MkIIs in First Great Western, Virgin and Blue/Grey liveries, some new variants were produced with BSO, TSOT (Incorrectly labeled RFB on some boxes) and RMBF.
Freight Stock
Bogie Tankers and Freightliner Flats with improved printing were released; also a whole batch of new PCA/PGAs.
2005
Diesel Locomotives
Further variations of liveries for the 37 and 55 were released. The new Class 66 arrived just in time for Warley, available in three liveries with working lights and DCC ready.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (370-201) | 33 | Civil Engineering | Available later as 371-130 |
| (370-250) | 47 | Distribution Sector (later) | Available later as 371-233 |
| 371-157 | 37 | Railfreight Grey Red Stripe | |
| 371-158 | 37 | Distribution Sector (early) | |
| 371-252 | 50 | Distribution Sector (early) | |
| 371-277 | 55 | BR Green | |
| 371-375 | 66 | EWS | |
| 371-376 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| 371-377 | 66 | GBRf |
Electric Locomotives
In the last weeks of 2005 the 87 & 90s arrived in EWS and Virgin liveries, also the 91s and DVTs in GNER Blue.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (371-800) | 91 | GNER | Only available in pack with DVT |
| (371-801) | 91 | GNER | Only available in pack with DVT |
| 371-750 | 87 | Virgin | |
| 371-775 | 90 | EWS | |
| 371-776 | 90 | Virgin |
Multiple Units
Only a few weeks into 2005 and two more Class 170s arrived, followed in April by the first of the 158s and 159 with the new chassis. The AEC Railcar also was re-released on the new chassis.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-426 | 170 | Central Trains | 2-Car 170 DMU |
| 371-427 | 170 | SWT (early) | 2-Car 170 DMU |
| 371-526 | 159 | SWT (early) | 3-Car 159 DMU |
| 371-550A | 158 | Central Trains | 2-Car 158 DMU |
| 371-553 | 158 | Wessex Trains | 2-Car 158 DMU |
| 371-554 | 158 | Scotrail First Group | 2-Car 158 DMU |
| 371-625 | AEC | BR Green | |
| 371-627 | AEC | BR Crimson/Cream |
Coaches
The most revolutionary jump was the release of the Super BG in 2005, this brought a completely new body-shell into production
Later in 2005 the first of the new MkIs appeared bringing new variants such as CK, FK, BSK, RFO and SO, some with the new and much better B1 type bogie, also the first Regional Railways MkIs arrived.
One new development was production of Mk1 Suburban in Maroon and Crimson Liveries.
Freight Stock
2006
Diesel Locomotives
The end of March saw the release of the Peaks - Classes 44/45/46.
A large number of new/update liveries were available on many of the classes - including DRS Blue on a Bachmann Club Edition Class 33
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (370-051) | 08 | BR Green | Only available in set |
| 371-009 | 08 | BR Green | |
| 371-102 | 31 | Railfreight Grey Red Stripe | |
| 371-125K | 33 | DRS | |
| 371-128 | 33 | BR Green | |
| 371-129 | 33 | BR Blue | |
| 371-159 | 37 | Triple Grey (Transrail) | |
| 371-177 | 40 | BR Green | |
| 371-178 | 40 | BR Blue | |
| 371-200 | 44 | BR Blue | |
| 371-201 | 44 | BR Green | |
| 371-232 | 47 | DRS | |
| 371-253 | 50 | BR Blue | |
| 371-378 | 66 | Freightliner/Shanks | |
| 371-379 | 66 | GBRf Medite | |
| 371-380 | 66 | EWS | |
| 371-402 | 52 | BR Blue | |
| 371-575 | 45 | BR Green | |
| 371-576 | 45 | BR Blue | |
| 371-585 | 46 | BR Green | |
| 371-586 | 46 | BR Blue |
Multiple Units
At end of 2006 the class 168s and 3-car 170s were released.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-428 | 170 | Scotrail First Group | 3-Car 170 DMU |
| 371-435 | 168 | Chiltern Railways | 3-Car 168 DMU |
| 371-627A | AEC | BR Crimson/Cream |
Coaches
During 2006 further MkI coach types were produced in the guise of a Restaurant RU.
Freight Stock
2006 also saw the introduction of many new wagon types; HTAs, HFAs and the long awaited HAAs.
2007
Diesel Locomotive
March 2007 saw the release of the Class 57 on a new chassis with working front/tail lights, this was followed in the autumn by the long awaited Class 60 and the excellent Class 04 shunter.
The updated class 37 in the form of a 37/0 was released in time for Warley.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (370-202) | 31 | Civil Engineering | Only available in set |
| (370-251) | 37 | Distribution Sector (early) | Only available in set |
| 371-050 | 04 | BR Green | |
| 371-051 | 04 | BR Blue | |
| 371-103 | 31 | BR Blue | |
| 371-130 | 33 | Civil Engineering | Previously available in set 370-201 |
| 371-160 | 37 | BR Intercity | |
| 371-233 | 47 | Distribution Sector (later) | |
| 371-350 | 60 | EWS | |
| 371-350Y | 60 | Triple Grey (Transrail) | |
| 371-350K | 60 | British Steel | |
| 371-350Z | 60 | GWR Green | |
| 371-351 | 60 | Mainline Blue | |
| 371-390 | 66 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| 371-391 | 66 | Stobart | |
| 371-450 | 37 | BR Blue | |
| 371-650 | 57 | Virgin Trains Silver | |
| 371-651 | 57 | Freightliner Green/Yellow | |
| 371-652 | 57 | First Great Western | |
| 371-653 | 57 | Porterbrook |
High Speed Train
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-475A | 43 | MML Blue/Silver | 3-Car HST Set |
| 371-480 | 43 | GNER | 3-Car HST Set |
| 371-479 | 43 | BR Intercity | 3-Car HST Set |
Multiple Unit
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-429 | 170 | One | 2-Car 170 DMU |
| 371-430 | 171 | Southern | 2-Car 171 DMU |
| 371-555 | 158 | Arriva Trains Wales | 2-Car 158 DMU |
| 371-625A | AEC | BR Green |
Coaches
2007 saw the introduction of the Mk1 Pullmans in various formats and liveries; also new updated Mk3 coaches in Intercity and revised MML liveries. New Mk3 additions were Great Western and Scotrail Caledonian Sleepers and the first RFM coach in Virgin livery.
Freight Stock
2008
An outside framed 08 shunter was announced at the N Gauge Society AGM in May 2008.
Diesel Locomotives
The biggest release of 2008 was the much awaited Class 42 Warship with working head/tail lights. The Warships were were followed late in the year by updated 08s with Outside Frames an new Class 47.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-015 | 08 | BR Blue | |
| 371-016 | 08 | EWS | |
| 371-017 | 08 | Distribution Sector (early) | |
| 371-050A | 04 | BR Green | |
| 371-052 | 04 | BR Black | |
| 371-352 | 60 | Triple Grey (Transrail) | |
| 371-376K | 66 | Malcolm Logistics | Proposed to be released as Collectors Club Edition but released as 371-381 |
| 371-381 | 66 | Malcolm Logistics | Proposed to be released as Collectors Club Edition 371-376K |
| 371-392 | 66 | GBRf | |
| 371-451 | 37 | BR Green | |
| 371-452 | 37 | BR Blue | |
| 371-453 | 37 | BR Green | |
| 371-600 | 42 | BR Maroon | |
| 371-601 | 42 | BR Blue | |
| 371-602 | 42 | BR Green | |
| 371-603 | 42 | BR Maroon (Full Yellow Ends) | |
| 371-654 | 57 | DRS | |
| 371-825 | 47 | BR Green | |
| 371-826 | 47 | BR Green (Full Yellow Ends) | |
| 371-827 | 47 | BR Blue | |
| 371-828 | 47 | BR Blue |
Multiple Units
2008 was a good year for Multiple Units with the introduction of the 4-Car Class 220 Voyager and the 2-Car Class 108, both were DCC ready and incorporated working head/tail lights.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-675 | 220 | Virgin Trains Silver | 4-Car 220 DMU |
| 371-678 | 220 | Cross Country | 4-Car 220 DMU |
| 371-875 | 108 | BR Green | 2-Car 108 DMU |
| 371-876 | 108 | BR Blue | 2-Car 108 DMU |
| 371-877 | 108 | BR Blue/Grey | 2-Car 108 DMU |
Coaches
Freight Stock
2009
It was announced at the N Guage show in September that the EWS MBA Monsterbox and MOA Opens were to be produced (MBA with buffer/non-buffer versions).
The surprise announcement at Warley was the Class 14 short trip shunter - painted samples were available for inspection. This announcement was soon followed by a Press Release indicating production of the new Freightliner Class 70 Diesel.
Diesel Locomotives
The major release of 2009 was the Class 24, DCC ready with working lights, another milestone was the cut-away nose Class 37 and the modified Class 47s.
A number of the existing diesels were released in new liveries.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-028 | 20 | BR Blue | Weathered |
| 371-077 | 25 | BR Green | |
| 371-161 | 37 | Triple Grey (Transrail) | |
| 371-278 | 55 | BR Blue | |
| 371-353 | 60 | Loadhaul | |
| 371-380A | 66 | EWS | |
| 371-382 | 66 | Malcolm Rail | |
| 371-383 | 66 | DB Schenker | |
| 371-465 | 37 | BR Blue | Cutaway Nose |
| 371-466 | 37 | Civil Engineering | Cutaway Nose |
| 371-467 | 37 | Civil Engineering | Cutaway Nose |
| 372-240 | 47 | BR Blue Large Logo | |
| 372-241 | 47 | BR Executive | |
| 372-242 | 47 | Parcels | |
| 372-975 | 24 | BR Blue | |
| 372-976 | 24 | BR Green | |
| 372-977 | 24 | BR Two Tone Green |
High Speed Train
The HST in Cross Country Livery was produced.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-481 | 43 | Cross Country | 3-Car HST Set |
Multiple Units
The next modern DMU to be produced was the the Class 150, DCC ready and fitted with working head/tail lights.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (370-105) | 150 | BR Sprinter | 2-Car 150 DMU |
| 371-325 | 150 | First North Western | 2-Car 150 DMU |
| 371-326 | 150 | Central Trains | 2-Car 150 DMU |
| 371-327 | 150 | Arriva Trains Wales | 2-Car 150 DMU |
| 371-328 | 150 | Regional Railways | 2-Car 150 DMU |
| 371-875A | 108 | BR Green | 2-Car 108 DMU |
Coaches
Freight Stock
A huge range of new wagons were released, including HYAs, BYAs, Conflats, Bogie Bolsters, JGAs and Sealions.
2010
The Trade Show in March allowed Farish to announce a DP1 Diesel Locomotive, Class 03 Shunters and upgraded Mk1 Coaches - initialy in CK/SK/SO/BSK formats in a selection of liveries.
Further new items were announced at the N Gauge Show at Leamington - this time Mk1 Post Office Sorting Vans in four liveries and JPA Bogie Cement Tanks.
Diesel Locomotives
The Autumn saw the arrival of the Class 14, just before the year end the DP1 locomotive appeared in the Merseyside Express set.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (370-275) | DP1 | BR Light Blue | Only available in set |
| 371-015A | 08 | BR Blue | |
| 371-050B | 04 | BR Green | |
| 371-051A | 04 | BR Blue | |
| 371-104 | 31 | BR Green | |
| 371-177A | 40 | BR Green | |
| 371-178A | 40 | BR Blue | |
| 371-253A | 50 | BR Blue | |
| 371-393 | 66 | Fastline | |
| 371-394 | 66 | Bardon | |
| 371-403 | 52 | BR Green | |
| 371-600A | 42 | BR Maroon | |
| 371-601A | 42 | BR Blue | |
| 371-602A | 42 | BR Green | |
| 371-603A | 42 | BR Maroon (Full Yellow Ends) | |
| 372-951 | 14 | BR Green | Weathered |
| 372-952 | 14 | BR Blue | |
| 372-952 | 14 | BR Green |
Multiple Units
It was announced at the Trade Open Days in July that the Class 222 DMU was to be put on hold for future review.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371-431 | 170 | Cross Country | 2-Car 170 DMU |
| 371-432 | 170 | London Midland | 2-Car 170 DMU |
| 371-556 | 158 | Northern Rail | 2-Car 158 DMU |
| 371-557 | 158 | East Midlands Trains | 2-Car 158 DMU |
| 371-875A | 108 | BR Green | 2-Car 108 DMU |
| 371-877 | 108 | BR Blue/Grey | 2-Car 108 DMU |
| 371-878 | 108 | BR Blue | 2-Car 108 DMU |
| 371-878 | 108 | BR Green | 2-Car 108 DMU |
| 371-885 | 108 | BR Blue | 3-Car 108 DMU |
| 371-886 | 108 | BR Green | 3-Car 108 DMU |
Passenger Stock
The first major release of 2010 was the introduction of the Staniers in BR Maroon. In the Autumn the first of the new Mk1 arrived.
The Mk1 Post Office Sorting Vans arrived late in 2010 and like the new Mk1s they set a new standard in coaching stock.
Freight Stock
Early 2010 saw the arrival of GBRf HYA/IIAs, EWS MBA/MOA Megabox´s and a new range of Cattle and Fruit Vans. By mid-2010 further Intermodals had been released, updated Toad Brake Vans and new BDA Bogie Bolsters.
2011
The Trade Show in March allowed Farish to announce a revised/upgraded Class 20 Diesel Locomotive, Blue Pullman Multiple unit plus the first RTR EMUs in the form of Southern Region CEPs and also the Desiro Class 350s. The new range of coaching stock included further upgraded Mk1s in BCK/FO/BG/GUV/RMB formats plus Mk1 and Mk3 Sleepers.
A large range of rolling stock was also announced inclusing the JJA Autoballaster, SPA Wagons with Steel Coils, ZAA Wagon, PNA Nuclear Flask, BAA Steel Carrier, PCA Metalair Tank plus a SR 25ton Brake Van and an upgraded Presflo.
Diesel Locomotives
The first arrival of the year was the DP1 loco in its preserved livery, this was followed in the third quarter of the year by the Class 03 Shunter.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (370-060) | 24 | BR Two Tone Green | DCC Fitted Only available in set |
| 371-061 | 03 | BR Green | |
| 371-078 | 25 | BR Two Tone Green | Weathered |
| 371-202 | 44 | BR Green | |
| 371-451A | 37 | BR Green | |
| 371-575A | 45 | BR Green | |
| 371-587 | 46 | BR Blue | |
| 371-825A | 47 | BR Green | |
| 372-920 | DP1 | BR Light Blue | |
| 372-975Z | 24 | RTC |
Electric Locomotives
The first Electric Locomotives to appear for six years were a Class 91s and DVT set in GNER Blue and also A Virgin Liveried Class 87.
| Cat No. | Class | Livery | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| (371-802) | 91 | GNER | Only available in pack with DVT |
| 371-751 | 87 | Virgin |
Freight Stock
Early 2011 saw the release of the JPA Cement Wagon and the 10ton Meat Van in a number of liveries.