Bachmann Brassworks Class 122 now available

Bachmann Europe Plc has re-released its Brassworks Class 122 diesel railcar in O gauge. The model was first produced in unpainted brass in 1999 but has now been upgraded.

Twenty units plus nine non-powered driving trailers were built in 1958 by the Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon company and had much in common with the Class 119 two car units built by the same company. They were used initially on the former Western Region branches around London and the Midlands. Some later saw service on the Scottish and London Midland regions. The first unit was withdrawn in 1969 with several units being converted for parcels use (first three as Class 131 in 1968 for use in Scotland). All were later transferred into departmental use or withdrawn, the last surviving until 1994. 6 units have been preserved for use on heritage railways with one unit remaining operational with Network Rail on Sandite duties.

The new Bachmann Brassworks model comes factory painted but requires glazing, interior detail and transfers to complete (not supplied). The body can be removed from the chassis by removing the small screws fitted to the bottom of the body into the chassis. The green version (BW325) is now available at a recommended retail price of 510.00. The blue version (BW326) will follow shortly.

Further details are available from Bachmann dealers.

BE 2008-60

12 September 2008

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For further information please contact :

Dennis Lovett, Public Relations Manager,

Bachmann Europe PLC, Moat Way, Barwell, Leicestershire, LE9 8EY

Telephone:+44 (0) 1455 847097