Heljan OO BR Brush Type 4 Prototype 1200 Falcon Blue Weathered Limited Edition (53041)

The release of Heljan's Falcon model presents the locomotive in its' last years of service from the historic Newport locomotive shed. The BR corporate blue livery is very realistically weathered and carries the 'white elephant' logo on one side. This sticker was applied by a depot wag following the loss of one of the Falcon plates. The sticker was not removed after a replacement plate had been fitted and Falcon ran for some time with the elephant's feet sticking out below the plate! Etched nameplates are supplied with the model, so you can recreate this if you wish.

A very popular model on its' first release, the heavy Heljan chassis and motor drive provides excellent haulage capacity and smooth running performance. The bodyshell replicates the original locomotive as accurately as is possible, having been researched from surviving information at Brush. A very high level of detailing has been incorporated, with excellent grille detail and separately fitted handrails.

The BR blue livery weathered badly, especially in the atmosphere created by the coal and steel industries of South Wales. Most western region enthsiasts remember Falcon and indeed many other WR locos in this sort of condition.

Remember! Antics price includes mainland UK delivery for your model of Falcon.

Bachmann OO Midland Pullman 6-Car Blue Pullman Train Blue & Grey (31-256DC)

New announcement from Bachmann Summer 2010 for future production. Delivery to be advised. Estimated 2012

The Blue Pullman is an exciting new addition to our ever expanding range. An authentic six car set is being produced of the 'Midland Pullman' consisting of two Power Cars, two Kitchen Cars (Type 4) and two Parlour Cars (Type 6). This luxurious diesel multiple unit was named after its custom blue livery and was designed for high-speed Pullman train services incorporating several innovative features.

This will be a fantastic model for you to add to your collection. 31-256 6 Car Unit will feature drive system in power car; new style dedicated coupling concept; etched fan grilles; cab lights; directional lighting; and central coach ceiling & table lamp lighting. They will also be prepared for sound and DCC fitted. This model will be painted in the later blue and grey scheme with yellow ends.

Bachmann OO BR 03045 Class 03 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter with Air Tanks Blue with Wasp Stripes (31-362A)

Bachmann have completely retooled the class 03 model, bringing it up to current standards of detailing and fitting a new mechanism. To add weight to the model a mix of diecast and plastic mouldings have been used in the bodyshell, with many separately fitted details, allowing design changes to be accurately reflected in the models.

The previous models of the 03 and 04 classes offered excellent performance, particularly at slow shunting speeds, the new model manages to exceed even this high benchmark.

Bachmann OO BR 03045 Class 03 0-6-0 Diesel Shunter with Air Tanks Blue Weathered (31-363)

Bachmann have completely retooled the class 03 model, bringing it up to current standards of detailing and fitting a new mechanism. To add weight to the model a mix of diecast and plastic mouldings have been used in the bodyshell, with many separately fitted details, allowing design changes to be accurately reflected in the models.

The previous models of the 03 and 04 classes offered excellent performance, particularly at slow shunting speeds, the new model manages to exceed even this high benchmark.

This model of air-brake fitted number 03162 is painted in the BR blue livery with wasp stripe ends and completed with a weathered finish.

Heljan OO BR D8529 Class 17 Clayton Diesel Locomotive Blue with Full Yellow Ends (17021)

Fitted with new chassis

The class 17 locomotive was designed as the standard BR type 1 low powered diesel locomotive. The centre cab design submitted by Clayton offered good visibility all round the locomotive, required for single manning of the locomotives and the type was ordered. The locomotives proved eventually to have only very short lives, suffering from the rapid decline in local goods trains as BR rationalised its network. The type is fondly remembered for its aesthetically pleasing design, however the need for double heading elimitated the advantages the locomotives had over the more reliable EE class 20.

The unusual design and association with short goods trains running through the scenery of Scotland where many of these locomotives worked have placed the type high on the modellers request lists for many years.

Heljan OO BR D8512 Class 17 Clayton Diesel Locomotive Blue with Yellow Ends Derby Research Locomotive (17111)

Three of the BR class 17 Clayton locomotives were used by the Railway Technical Centre (RTC) at Derby in the early 1970s, outlasting the service life of the class by a few years.

D8512 was the first of the three, used for hauling test trains and experimental work, later being replaced by a class-mate on these duties, while the third locomotive was utilised as a mobile generator and test load.

D8512 carries the BR rail blue livery with yellow bonnet ends and double-arrow logos, as seen while in service with the RTC.

Bachmann OO BR 20136 Class 20 Bo-Bo Diesel Locomotive Blue Domino Headcode (32-035A)

Bachmanns' excellent model of the class 20 model is powered by a centrally mounted motor driving all four axles. The detailed bodyshell allows several variations in fittings to be reproduced, reflecting the changes made during the 50 years that class 20s have served Britains railways.

20136 is painted in the BR blue livery with domino dots in the headcode boxes.

DCC Ready. 21-pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Bachmann OO BR 20128 Class 20 Bo-Bo Diesel Locomotive Blue Indicator Discs Weathered (32-036)

Bachmanns' excellent model of the class 20 model is powered by a centrally mounted motor driving all four axles. The detailed bodyshell allows several variations in fittings to be reproduced, reflecting the changes made during the 50 years that class 20s have served Britains railways.

20128 was one of the last of the initial production group, fitted with train describer discs. This model is painted in the BR blue livery with a weatheerd finish, typical of the more faded appearance of the rail blue paint on rarely-repainted goods engines.

DCC Ready. 21-pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Dapol OO BR Class 22 6326 North British Type 2 B-B Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive Split Headcode Boxes BR Blue (D1000A)

The North British 'baby warships' did not enjoy the highest profile of the Western regions' hydraulics, but performed their duties away from the limelight throughout the 1960s. This new, high specification model of the BR class 22 completes one of the missing links in the hydraulic fleet.

The Dapol model represents the later body style with split headcode boxes and will be powered by a flywheel drive mechanism with Dapols' smooth running 'super-creep' motor and 40:1 drive ratio, which has provided excellent slow-speed performance in Dapols' recent N gauge locomotives. The chassis incorporates directional lighting, a 21-pin DCC decoder socket and space for a sound system speaker has been designed into the fuel tank..

This model of 6326 is painted in BR rail blue with full yellow ends.

Dapol OO BR Class 22 D6318 North British Type 2 B-B Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive Split Headcode Boxes BR Blue (D1000B)

The North British 'baby warships' did not enjoy the highest profile of the Western regions' hydraulics, but performed their duties away from the limelight throughout the 1960s. This new, high specification model of the BR class 22 completes one of the missing links in the hydraulic fleet.

The Dapol model represents the later body style with split headcode boxes and will be powered by a flywheel drive mechanism with Dapols' smooth running 'super-creep' motor and 40:1 drive ratio, which has provided excellent slow-speed performance in Dapols' recent N gauge locomotives. The chassis incorporates directional lighting, a 21-pin DCC decoder socket and space for a sound system speaker has been designed into the fuel tank..

This model of D6318 will be painted in BR rail blue with full yellow ends.

Heljan OO BR D5909 Class 23 Baby Deltic Bo-Bo Locomotive Blue Livery Weathered (2307)

A detailed model of the English Electric type 2 Deltic locomotives, known as baby Deltics.

This model of D5909, the last member of the class, is appropriately painted in the BR corporate blue livery with a weathered finish, more typical of locomotives after a period in service.
The model features Heljans' usual diecast chassis, powerful motor and flywheels combination, with drive to all four axles. The detailed bodyshell is completed with factory fitted headstock detailing comprising brake pipes and multiple-working cables.

The 'Baby Deltic' was a partially successful attempt to use the Deltic engine, which was proving highly successful in the class 55 express passenger locomotives, in a smaller locomotive. Built with the typical EE nose end body styling the locomotives quite resembled the larger locomotives. Although the class 23s proved powerful and capable locomotives the Deltic power units were not well suited to the start-stop routine of suburban railway service. A review of locomotive performance by BR as a prelude to concentrating on fewer, more standard locomotive classes under the National Traction Plan brought the Baby Deltics' lives to an end in the early 1970s.

The 'Baby Deltic' was a partially successful attempt to use the Deltic engine, which was proving highly successful in the class 55 express passenger locomotives, in a smaller locomotive. Built with the typical EE nose end body styling the locomotives quite resembled the larger locomotives. Although the class 23s proved powerful and capable locomotives the Deltic power units were not well suited to the start-stop routine of suburban railway service. A review of locomotive performance by BR as a prelude to concentrating on fewer, more standard locomotive classes under the National Traction Plan brought the Baby Deltics' lives to an end in the early 1970s.

Bachmann OO BR 25279 Class 25/3 Bo-Bo Blue Weathered (32-407)

Bachmann's nicely detailed class 25 models are very useful to modellers of British Rail from the end of steam until about 1980. The powerful and smooth running mechanism, featuring a centrally mounted motor driving both bogies provides good slow-running performance. Ideal for the traditional era goods trains closely associated with the 25s.

This model of 25279 is painted in the BR corporate blue livery with a faded and weathered finish, typical of locomotives employed on the less-glamorous goods services.

DCC Ready. 21-pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Bachmann OO BR 25231 Class 25/2 Bo-Bo Diesel Locomotive Blue Weathered (32-329)

25231 is one of the early body style locomotives, modelled in the BR blue era of the 1970s.

Bachmanns Bo-Bo drive mechanism is one of the best in the business, the centrally mounted motor drives all four axles while the heavy diecast chassis ensures this 25 will pull long trains with ease.

Bachmann OO BR 25276 Class 25/3 Bo-Bo Blue DCC Sound (32-404DS)

A new DCC Sound class 25 for 2011

This model of 25276 is painted in the BR corporate blue livery fitted with a DCC controlled sound system. The class 25 sounds are an excellent reproduction of the real locomotives.

Matched with the well proven Bachmann drive mechanism these are smooth running locomotive models, ideal for modellers adding the extra dimension of sound on small layouts, recalling the more sedate pace of branchline life in the 1950s and 60s.

25276 is one of the revised body design class 25s, with air intake grilles along the cantrail, well away from the dust and grime kicked up from the track.

Remember! Anticsonline price includes mainland UK delivery for your new sound-equiped 25.

Heljan OO BR Sulzer Class 26 5331 BR Blue (2602)

Delivery of the class 26/0 commenced in 1958 with a pre production run of twenty locos numbered D5300-19. Their success resulted in a further batch of twenty seven locos been built numbered D5320-46 and were classed 26/1 of which this model represents and were allocated to Scotland from their introduction, the main differences between the sub classes been modified bogies and revised cantrail grille arrangement.

Model is in BR blue livery with full yellow fronts as carried by this class from 1967-73

Heljan OO BR Class 26 5340 Blue (2603)

Delivery of the class 26/0 commenced in 1958 with a pre production run of twenty locos numbered D5300-19. Their success resulted in a further batch of twenty seven locos been built numbered D5320-46 and were classed 26/1 of which this model represents and were allocated to Scotland from their introduction, the main differences between the sub classes been modified bogies and revised cantrail grille arrangement.

Model is in BR blue livery with full yellow fronts as carried by this class from 1967-73

Heljan OO BR Class 26 D5325 Blue, Full Yellow Ends (2604)

Heljan OO Class 26 D5320 BR Blue with Full Yellow Ends and Oval Buffers (2606)

Heljan OO Class 26 5331 BR Blue DCC Fitted (2602DC)

Delivery of the class 26/0 commenced in 1958 with a pre production run of twenty locos numbered D5300-19. Their success resulted in a further batch of twenty seven locos been built numbered D5320-46 and were classed 26/1 of which this model represents and were allocated to Scotland from their introduction, the main differences between the sub classes been modified bogies and revised cantrail grille arrangement.

Model is in BR blue livery with full yellow fronts as carried by this class from 1967-73

Hornby OO BR Railfreight Class 31 247 A1A-A1A Diesel Locomotive DCC Sound (R2900XS)

Hornby produced an excellent model of the class 31, creating a model of the highest standards with the ability to incorporate almost all of the details and variations between locomotives.
Tis model of 31247 in BR Railfreight livery will be equiped with a DCC sound system.

Remember! Antics price includes mainland UK delivery for your new locomotive.

Heljan OO BR D7051 Beyer Peacock Hymek Type Diesel Locomotive Early Blue (35101)

D7051 is in the unusual early blue livery and is in a weathered finish, Heljans' first weathered 'Hymek'.

Heljan OO BR 7017 Hymek Type Diesel Locomotive Late BR Blue (35111)

7017 represents this loco at the end of its BR working life, devoid of cast numbers and with white transfer numbers instead. The locomotive entered preservation in this condition, though quickly acquiring a D&EPG logo from her new owners.

Heljan OO BR 7061 Hymek Type Diesel Locomotive BR Blue (35121)

D7061 painted in the BR blue livery of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Bachmann OO BR 37 251 Class 37/0 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive BR Blue (32-781)

37251 was a long-term South Wales resident throughout the BR blue period, but travelled widely especially to locations connected with the coal, iron and steel industry. During this time 37s were the staple freight power on both sides of the Bristol channel, though not normally in a clean condition!

The bodyshell is finely detailed with excellent side and curved cantrail grille mouldings. Body, bonnet and roof hatches, panels, sand box fillers and hand/foot recesses are crisply moulded with fine joint lines. Hinge and securing bolts have been well defined and a seperate main cooling fan is fitted below a see-through roof grille. Additional detailing parts are supplied including etched radiator frost screens, dummy screw coupling, multiple working jumper cables and mini-plows

Bachmann OO BR Railfreight 37 506 Class 37/5 Railfreight Red Stripe (32-387)

37506 was one of the class 37s given a life extension refurbishment and the model carries early Railfreight grey livery with red solebar stripe. This was carried by 37506 in the late 1980's and again once in preservation from 2007.

Bachmann's model features a heavy diecast chassis with central motor driving both bogies.

Bachmann OO BR 37427 Bont Y Bermo Class 37/4 Large Logo Blue Weathered (32-388)

Bachmann OO BR 37 049 Class 37/0 Co-Co BR Blue DCC Sound (32-783DS)

The bodyshell is finely detailed with excellent side and curved cantrail grille mouldings. Body, bonnet and roof hatches, panels, sand box fillers and hand/foot recesses are crisply moulded with fine joint lines. Hinge and securing bolts have been well defined and a seperate main cooling fan is fitted below a see-through roof grille. Additional detailing parts are supplied including etched radiator frost screens, dummy screw coupling, multiple working jumper cables and mini-plows

Bachmann OO BR 37417 Highland Region Class 37/4 Large Logo Blue DCC Sound (32-377DS)

Model fitted with Bachmann DCC control and sound system

Class 37s moved north to replace the class 26 and 27 locomotives on the Highland Lines during the 1980s. A number of the class were given an extensive overhaul and fitted with electric train supply generators for working with new electrically heated coaching stock. This group was reclassified as sub-type 37/4.

This model of 37417 Highland region is painted in the large logo blue livery, then being applied to newly repainted locomotives and carroes the Highland Lines stag logo below the drivers' cab window.

The bodyshell is finely detailed with excellent side and curved cantrail grille mouldings. Body, bonnet and roof hatches, panels, sand box fillers and hand/foot recesses are crisply moulded with fine joint lines. Hinge and securing bolts have been well defined and a seperate main cooling fan is fitted below a see-through roof grille.

Bachmann OO BR 37 034 Class 37/0 Co-Co Diesel Locomotive BR Blue SPlit Headcode Boxes (32-781A)

37034 was one of the initial design of class 37s, incorporating communicating doors into the nose resulting in a split headcode box arrangement. This was carroed long after the nose doors were sealed and headcodes ceased to be used.

The bodyshell is finely detailed with excellent side and curved cantrail grille mouldings. Body, bonnet and roof hatches, panels, sand box fillers and hand/foot recesses are crisply moulded with fine joint lines. Hinge and securing bolts have been well defined and a seperate main cooling fan is fitted below a see-through roof grille. Additional detailing parts are supplied including etched radiator frost screens, dummy screw coupling, multiple working jumper cables and mini-plows.

Era 7. DCC Ready 21 pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Bachmann OO BR 40129 Class 40 Blue with Split Headcode Boxes DCC On Board (32-475DC)

New model announced 2009. Delivery expected winter 2012/13.

Complete with a factory fitted DCC decoder this split-box class 40 is supplied ready for DCC operation.

40129 represents one of the large English Electric type 4, or class 40 locomotives fitted with 4-character headcode boxes divided either side of the central communicating doors. Bachmann's powerful motor and heavy chassis helps portray this model the power and stately presence of these locomotives.

Bachmann OO BR D827 Kelly Class 42 Warship Blue Livery DCC OnBoard (32-056DC)

Built in Swindon the class 42 Warships were a scaled down version of Germanys V200 diesel hydraulic class designed to fit within our British loading gauge for service on the Western region.

The Bachmann model features a heavy diecats chassis and a powerful centrally mounted motor driving both bogies. These model locomotives are capable of excellent smooth, slow running and prodigious feets of train haulage.

D827 Kelly is painted in the BR rail blue livery with full yellow ends. This model is supplied with a factory-fitted DCC decoder.

Hornby OO BR Class 31 256 A1A A1A Diesel Loco Model (R3067)

Bachmann OO BR 44005 Cross Fell Class 44 1Co-Co1 Diesel Locomotive Blue DCC Sound (32-652DS)

Experience the sound of the Derby built Sulzer engined type 4 in action on your layout!
These locomotives were among the first high-horsepower diesel locomotives built in Britain, lumbering behemoths which were quickly displaced from express passenger trains to find a niche hauling freight, where their weight was an advantage.

The model features a detailed bodyshell, carefully researched to capture the look and appearance of the locomotives. Bachmanns' drive mechanism features a heavy diecast chassis, ideal for hauling heavy goods trains, and a central motor driving both bogies.

This model of 44005 Cross Fell is painted in the BR corporate blue livery and is equiped with an on-board DCC controlled sound system.

Bachmann OO BR 45 120 Peak Class 45/1 BR Blue Split Headcode (32-677A)

A fine and detailed model of the Derby type 4 class 45 with split headcode boxes. These large diesels were the mainstay of the Cross-Country network for many years.

45120 was a member of the class retro fitted with Electric Train Heating Supply (ETS or ETH) to operate the heating and air conditioning equipement on Mk.2D/E/F coaches.

Bachmann OO BR D186 Class 46 1Co-Co1 Diesel Locomotive BR Blue Weathered (32-703)

A new model of the last batch of Debry design type 4 locomotives. Fitted with electrical machines from a different supplier to the previous batch this type was later classified 46 under the TOPS system.

The Bachmann model features a detailed bodyshell, carefully researched to capture the look and appearance of the locomotives. Bachmanns' drive mechanism features a heavy diecast chassis, ideal for hauling heavy goods trains, and a central motor driving both bogies.

This model is completed as D186, painted in the corporate blue livery of the late 1960s and early 1970s, before the TOPS numbering system was commenced. The weathered finish to this model replicates the grimy appearance of a well-travelled locomotive.

DCC Ready. 21-pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Hornby OO BR Class 50 037 Illustrious Co-Co Diesel Locomotive DCC Sound (R2901XS)

The mighty 'Hoover', built for the West Coast mainline and made redundant by the completion of electrification the class 50s became heir to the legacy of the Western regions' Warships. The Western region used them to, first exploiting the 100mph maximum speed on the Great Western main, Brunels' 'biliiard table' then shifting them to NE/SW InterCity trains. Not always on long trains either, delayed Sprinter deliveries resulted in 50s on sets of 4-5 Mk.2 coaches standing in. Drivers said they'd use the full maximum speed to keep time as station stops planned for centrally controlled sliding door trains took longer with the coaching stock.
The English Electric engine, derived from the engine inside Britains first mainline diesels, had a distinct sound. Now this sound comes to your own layout with this DCC Sound version of 50 018 Illustrious.

Remember! Antics price includes mainland UK delivery for your new locomotive.

Bachmann OO BR 55018 Ballymoss Class 55 Deltic Locomotive DCC Sound (32-526DS)

Supplied complete with a factory fitted DCC decoder and sound system this model brings you the full Deltic experience!

Diesel locomotives lack the exciting charisma of the steam engine. English Electrics Deltics were one of the few truely charismatic diesels, their powerful Napier engines making their presence known with a howling roar from deep within the huge bodyshell. Bachmanns sound system brings the real Deltic experience to this model.

Capturing the high set lines of the body and matched with a powerful motor driving through both bogies to deliver the stunning acceleration and speed for which the Deltics were renown.

This model of 55018 is painted in the BR corporate blue livery.

Bachmann OO BR 9005 The Prince of Wales' Own Regiment of Yorkshire Class 55 Deltic Locomotive BR Blue DCC OnBoard (32-531DC)

The East Coast route has been famous as the fastest route to Scotland since the Victorian era. Seeking suitable replacements for Sir Nigel Gresleys' pacific type steam locomotives BRs' Eastern region were inpressed with the performance of the English Electric Deltic prototype.

22 of these production Deltic locomotives were built, painted in this striking two-tone green livery. These charismatic locomotives quickly gained their own following after the end of steam and Bachmanns' model captures the high set lines of the body. Inside a powerful motor sits in a heavy diecast frame with drive to both bogies delivering the stunning acceleration and speed for which the Deltics were renown.

This model of 9005 is painted in the BR corporate blue livery and carries it's pre-TOPS number, without the D prefix.

DCC OnBoard - This model is supplied with a factory fitted DCC decoder.

Hornby OO BR Class 56 049 Railfreight Redstripe Livery DC (R2646)

Completely new tooling for the class 56!

Hornby really have brought the class 56 up to current standards of detail with this new model. A smooth running mechanism and heavy chassis provides plenty of train-pulling power, just like the real locomotive! The bodyshell features see-thorugh roof fan grilles with cooling fans beneath and the detail differences between batches and builders have been incorportaed into the new tooling.

56 049 is a Doncaster locomotive, painted in the Railfreight grey livery with red solebar stripe. The stripe relieved the blandness of the early plain grey Railfreight livery and was first used on the exposed solebars of the class 58 locomotives. Supplied for DC control, with a DCC decoder socket.

Dapol OO BR 73124 Class 73 Electro-Diesel Locomoitve Blue (4D010003)

Model announced 2012.

A new and highly detailed model of the BR class 73 electro-diesel locomotive.
Theses locomotives were built as electric locomotives for the Southern region 750v DC third rail system and fitted with a low-power diesel engine to propel the locomotive away from the electric rail. Especially useful for goods and parcels services. Several class 73 locomotives were used to power the Gatwick Express airport services for many years.

Model features
Laser scanned accuracy
See-through etched main bodyside and roof grills
PLUx22 decoder interface.
Sprung buffers
NEM coupler pockets
and a host of other details should make this model a ?must have? for the southern modeller.

Dapol OO BR 73135 Class 73 Electro-Diesel Locomoitve Blue (4D010004)

Model announced 2012.

A new and highly detailed model of the BR class 73 electro-diesel locomotive.
Theses locomotives were built as electric locomotives for the Southern region 750v DC third rail system and fitted with a low-power diesel engine to propel the locomotive away from the electric rail. Especially useful for goods and parcels services. Several class 73 locomotives were used to power the Gatwick Express airport services for many years.

Model features
Laser scanned accuracy
See-through etched main bodyside and roof grills
PLUx22 decoder interface.
Sprung buffers
NEM coupler pockets
and a host of other details should make this model a ?must have? for the southern modeller.

Hornby OO BR 50 008 Thunderer Class 50 Co-Co Diesel Electric Locomotive Laira Heritage Blue (R3054)

Bachmann OO BR E3058 Type AL5 Class 85 Electric Locomotive Electric Blue Twin Pantographs (31-676)

One of the early designs of 25kV electric locomotives for the West Coast mainline electrification the AL5 type was built by BR works at Doncaster. Later calssified 85 under the TOPS system these were robust and reliable locomotives which had long service lives. Surviving the initial purge of less satisfactory types when the 'second generation' class 87s were built class 85s could still be found in charge of West Coast expresses until the late 1980s.
One of the classic British electric locomotives the 85 will be at home alongside the class 86, 87 and 90 locomotives available from Hornby and Heljan. Hopefully a model of the equally long-lived English Electric AL1/class 81 will follow and maybe the less successful 82, 83 and 84 classes to complete the fleet.

This model is presented in the classes' original condition with two pantographs and painted in the striking electric blue livery.
DCC Ready. 21-pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Bachmann OO BR E3056 Type AL5 Class 85 Electric Locomotive Electric BR Blue (31-677)

One of the early designs of 25kV electric locomotives for the West Coast mainline electrification the AL5 type was built by BR works at Doncaster. Later calssified 85 under the TOPS system these were robust and reliable locomotives which had long service lives. Surviving the initial purge of less satisfactory types when the 'second generation' class 87s were built class 85s could still be found in charge of West Coast expresses until the late 1980s.
One of the classic British electric locomotives the 85 will be at home alongside the class 86, 87 and 90 locomotives available from Hornby and Heljan. Hopefully a model of the equally long-lived English Electric AL1/class 81 will follow and maybe the less successful 82, 83 and 84 classes to complete the fleet.

This model is represents the pre-TOPS numbering period with the locomotive now equiped with air train braking. To accomodate the air resovoirs on the roof one of the pantographs was removed. The standard rail blue livery was been applied at the same time as the new equipment was fitted.

Era 6. DCC Ready 21 pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Bachmann OO BR 85026 Type AL5 Class 85 Electric Locomotive Electric BR Blue (31-678)

One of the early designs of 25kV electric locomotives for the West Coast mainline electrification the AL5 type was built by BR works at Doncaster. Later calssified 85 under the TOPS system these were robust and reliable locomotives which had long service lives. Surviving the initial purge of less satisfactory types when the 'second generation' class 87s were built class 85s could still be found in charge of West Coast expresses until the late 1980s.
One of the classic British electric locomotives the 85 will be at home alongside the class 86, 87 and 90 locomotives available from Hornby and Heljan. Hopefully a model of the equally long-lived English Electric AL1/class 81 will follow and maybe the less successful 82, 83 and 84 classes to complete the fleet.

This model is represents the TOPS numbering period from the mid 1970s onwards. Air train brake resovoirs have replaced on of the pantographs and the locomotive now carries the BR rail blue livery with double arrow logo.

Era 7. DCC Ready 21 pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Bachmann OO BR Derby Lightweight DMU 2-Car Unit BR Blue (32-517)

The Derby Lightweight units were among the first types of diesel multiple unit to enter widespread service on British Railways in the 1950s. Making full use of the modern aluminium materials to craete a lightweight coach body the units could easily be propelled by compact but low-powered diesel engines being produced for buses. The design was a classic in styling, although more familiar today the use of all-round glazing, open-plan seating and the ability to see through the drivers' cabins were novel features.

Luckily, due to use by the engineering and research sections of BR, one of these units has survived, revealing the remarkably innovative construction and use of materials.

This unit will be painted in the BR blue livery with yellow end warning panels.

Bachmann OO Midland Pullman 6-Car Blue Pullman Train Nanking Blue DCC OnBoard (31-255DC)

New announcement from Bachmann Summer 2010 for future production. Delivery to be advised. Estimated 2012.

The Blue Pullman is an exciting new addition to our ever expanding range. An authentic six car set is being produced of the 'Midland Pullman' consisting of two Power Cars, two Kitchen Cars (Type 4) and two Parlour Cars (Type 6). This luxurious diesel multiple unit was named after its custom blue livery and was designed for high-speed Pullman train services incorporating several innovative features.

This will be a fantastic model for you to add to your collection. 31-255 Midland Pullman 6 Car Unit will feature drive system in power car; new style dedicated coupling concept; etched fan grilles; cab lights; directional lighting; and central coach ceiling & table lamp lighting. They will also be prepared for sound and DCC fitted

Bachmann OO Class 105 Cravens 2-Car DMU Blue with Yellow Ends (31-325)

The Class 105 Cravens diesel multiple unit will reflect the same standard of engineering excellence as its predecessor, the Class 108, which has enjoyed unprecedented popularity.

Constructed by Sheffield train builders Cravens in response to BR orders for diesel multiple units these units had a distinctive 2-window front end. The units were quickly pressed into suburban service around London, a service for which the design had not been intended, but proved highly successful. Although the desing was not perpetuated Cravens built a quality product and the units ran into the 1980s, outlasting many other builders trains. One 2-car set is preserved, having delivered many more years of reliable service in preservation and with a secure future ahead.

Bachmann OO BR Class 105 Power Twin Diesel Multiple Unit Train BR Blue (31-535)

New version of the Cravens 105 units announced 2011.

Constructed by Sheffield train builders Cravens in response to BR orders for diesel multiple units the class 105 units had a distinctive 2-window front end.

Sets were built as 2-car units with one driving motor car and one driving trailer car and 3-car units, with two driving motor cars, one with a guards' van, flanking a trailer car. The central trailer cars were later dispensed with, converting the 3-car sets into 2-car sets with both cars powered. These 'power twin' sets offered a better power-to-weight ratio than the standard sets, very useful on routes with difficult gradients. Although the Cravens design was not perpetuated the company had built a quality product and the units ran into the 1980s, outlasting many other builders' trains.

This model is one of the power-twin sets painted in the BR plain blue livery with full yellow ends, as seen through the 1970s and 80s.

Bachmann OO BR Class 108 2 Car Diesel Multiple Unit Train Blue DCC On Board (32-904DC)

Diesel unit trains have been part of the British railway scene for over 50 years now, providing local stopping train services across the network. The Derby class 108 units were among the last of the first generation DMUs in service.

This Bachmann model is powered by a smooth running motor and flywheel unit mounted inside the guards' luggage van area, providing enough power for several cars formed into a train. The detailed bodyshell is carefully recreated from prototype coaches, incorporating interior seating and drivers control desks.

This 2-car unit comprises a powered DMBS driving motor brake second class car and a DTC driving trailer composite coach with a first class section behind the drivers' cab. The set is painted in the plain blue livery of the 1970s and early 80s with full yellow ends. Both cars are fitted with directionally controlled lighting.

DCC OnBoards - This train is supplied with factory-installed DCC decoders.

Bachmann OO BR Class 108 2 Car DMU Blue/Grey (32-905)

A new version of the Bachmann class 108 diesel multiple unit in the later blue & grey livery, as seen on the Western region replacing the unsuccesful Pacer trains.

Era 7. DCC Ready 8 pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Bachmann OO BR Class 108 3 Car DMU Blue (32-912)

Bachmanns' excellent model of the Derby class 108 diesel multiple unit painted in the corporate blue with full yellow ends of the 1970s and 80s.

This 3-car unit consists of a DMBS vehicle with motor, flywheel and drive mechanism fitted inside the guards van and luggage space, a non-powered model of the DMS driving car and a centre trailer coach.

Eras 6-7. DCC Ready. 8 pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Hornby OO BR Blue Class 101 Diesel Multiple Unit (R2579)

Bachmann OO DCC BR Class 25/1 Bo-Bo Diesel 25052 BR Blue Weathered (32-327X)

A new version of the class 25/1 Derby type 2 locomotive. 25052 features the original bodyshell design with bodyside vents painted in BR blue livery and very effectively weathered.

Bachmanns Bo-Bo drive mechanism is one of the best in the business, the centrally mounted motor drives all four axles while the heavy diecast chassis ensures this 25 will pull long trains with ease.

Bachmann OO BR Class 411 4CEP EMU Blue Grey (31-427A)

A new 4CEP unit expected Autumn/Winter 2010

The first batch of these Southern Electric units proved so popular that Bachmann have planned another release with new numbers for 2010.
This model is of the BR design CEP unit, based on the BR Mk.1 coach design and built for the Kent coast electrification scheme.

This model carries the BR corporate blue and grey livery, applied from the late 1960s and carried until the units were rebuilt in the 1980s.

Remember! Antics price includes mainland UK delivery for your 4CEP unit.

Bachmann OO BR Class 416 2EPB 2-Car Suburban Electric Unit Blue (31-375)

The EPB units were the mainstay of the Southern region electric network for many years. This 2-car version is ideal for modelling the third rail system passenger services in a small space.

This Bachmann model features the the BR standard design 2EPB, based on the Mk.1 coach bodyshell. Driven by a powerful motor mounted inside the guard/luggage van area the underframes feature full and fine detailing, including see-though frame structures. Internal lighting is fitted including an illuminated route code panel.
The motor mechanism is similar to that fitted in the 4CEP unit, so is quite capable of hauling additional trailers, eg. luggage vans.
DCC Ready. 21-pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Bachmann OO BR Class 416 2EPB 2-Car Suburban Electric Unit Blue & Grey (31-377)

The EPB units were the mainstay of the Southern region electric network for many years. This 2-car version is ideal for modelling the third rail system passenger services in a small space.

This Bachmann model will be the BR standrad design 2EPB, featuring detailed underfloor equipment, internal lighting including an illuminated route code panel and performance can be expected to match the diesel units produced in recent years.

Bachmann OO BR Class 419 MLV Motor Luggage Van Blue & Grey Livery (31-267)

New model announced 2011

The motor luggage vans were created to provide luggage capacity for the newly electrified boat train services. Electrically compatible with the Southern regions' EMU trains the luggage vans had the added feature of battery power, allowing the van to move onto the non-electrified dockside sidings to transfer passenger luggage directly to the ship loading conveyors. When running on the 3rd rail these vans can also haul a trailing load, resulting in occasional use to power parcels trains and at least one railtour!

This model will be painted in the BR corportae blue and grey livery of the 1970s and 80s.

Hornby OO BR Class 423 4VEP Electric Multiple Unit Train Pack DCC OnBoard (R2946X)

The 4VEP is an excellent choice by Hornby for a Southern region electric unit, joining the Bachmann 4CEP units released during 2009. The 4VEP featured a mix of high-capacity suburban style seating with doors to each bay and more comfortable compartments for first class passengers. Ideal for the longer-distance outer suburban journeys.

DCC OnBoard - This model supplied with factory fitted DCC decoder

Remember! Antics price includes mainland UK delivery of your 4VEP unit.

Hornby OO BR Class 423 4VEP Electric Multiple Unit Train Pack (R2946)

The 4VEP is an excellent choice by Hornby for a Southern region electric unit, joining the Bachmann 4CEP units released during 2009. The 4VEP featured a mix of high-capacity suburban style seating with doors to each bay and more comfortable compartments for first class passengers. Ideal for the longer-distance outer suburban journeys.

Remember! Antics price includes mainland UK delivery of your 4VEP unit.

Bachmann BR Class 25 Ethel 3 Locomotive Ltd Edition (32-400TF)

Heljan OO BR D1030 Western Musketeer C-C Diesel Hydraulic Early Blue Small Warning Panels (5219)

A superbly detailed model by Heljan with excellent pulling power delivered from a centrally mounted motor in a heavy die-cast chassis. The bodyshell features many fine moulded details, right down to the latches and hinges where appropriate on louvre grills and sandbox fillers. Seperate wire handrails are factory fitted, but many optional detailing parts are supplied including the front skirt and side panels, alternative buffer beams, dummy coupling hook with screw coupling, brake rigging and etched cabside steps.

This model of D1030 Western Musketeer is painted in an early version of the BR corporate blue scheme with small yellow warning panel.

Heljan OO BR D1073 Western Bulwark C-C Diesel Hydraulic Blue with Full Yellow Ends (5220)

A superbly detailed model by Heljan with excellent pulling power delivered from a centrally mounted motor in a heavy die-cast chassis. The bodyshell features many fine moulded details, right down to the latches and hinges where appropriate on louvre grills and sandbox fillers. Seperate wire handrails are factory fitted, but many optional detailing parts are supplied including the front skirt and side panels, alternative buffer beams, dummy coupling hook with screw coupling, brake rigging and etched cabside steps.

This model of D1073 Western Bulwark is painted in the standard BR corporate blue with full yellow ends.

Bachmann OO BR Class 101 2 Car DMU Blue & Grey (32-287)

New model announced 2012. Delivery to be advised.

The Met-Cam class 101 diesel multiple units were among the most successful and long lived designs of the first generation types. The design was distinctivly rounded, quite unlike the body profile used by other builders, and the class could be seen all over the BR network in several different formations.

This is a new and highly detailed model, matching the standards set by the Bachmann 105 and 108 units in recent years. One truck is driven using a motor mostly hidden within the guards' office at the inner end of the motor car, with sifficient power to allow an extra car to be hauled when necessary.

This model will be finished in the BR blue and grey livery applied to these units following refurbishment in the 1980s.

Era 7.  DCC Ready 8 pin decoder required for DCC operation.

Dapol OO BR 73105 Class 73 Electro-Diesel Locomoitve Large Logo Blue (4D010002)

Model announced 2012.

A new and highly detailed model of the BR class 73 electro-diesel locomotive.
Theses locomotives were built as electric locomotives for the Southern region 750v DC third rail system and fitted with a low-power diesel engine to propel the locomotive away from the electric rail. Especially useful for goods and parcels services. Several class 73 locomotives were used to power the Gatwick Express airport services for many years.

Model features
Laser scanned accuracy
See-through etched main bodyside and roof grills
PLUx22 decoder interface.
Sprung buffers
NEM coupler pockets
and a host of other details should make this model a ?must have? for the southern modeller.

Heljan OO BR W55991 Gloucester Diesel Parcels Multiple Unit Early Blue Livery (8902)

A new model from Heljan, expected May 2012.

A highly detailed model of the Gloucster RCW built BR class 128 diesel parcels multiple unit.
Heljan have promised detailing on this model with greatly improved depth, including full underframe detail, described as including the fan at the back of the radiator being visible.

The GWR built two of their streamlined diesel railcars for express parcels services. When the new BR standard design units were built these Gloucester single units were built for the same express parcels services. Allocated to the western region and later the Midland region the parcels units could be operated alone, coupled in multiple with to passenger-carrying diesel units and could also haul one or two parcels vans.

Four versions are being produced to represent these units at different periods of their lives. This model will carry an early version of the BR corporate blue livery with white cab roof domes and the corridor gangway covered painted yellow. The equivilent of the small warning panels on locomotives, this particular variation was only carried by those few diesel unit designs equiped with front end gangways.

Heljan OO BR M55994 Gloucester Diesel Parcels Multiple Unit Blue with Full Yellow Ends (8903)

A new model from Heljan, expected May 2012.

A highly detailed model of the Gloucster RCW built BR class 128 diesel parcels multiple unit.
Heljan have promissed detailing on this model with greatly improved depth, including full underframe detail, described as including the fan at the back of the radiator being visible.

The GWR built two of their streamlined diesle railcars for express parcels services. When the new BR standard design units were built these Gloucester single units were built for the same express parcels services. Allocated to the western region and later the Midland region the parcels units could be operated alone, coupled in multiple with to passenger-carrying diesel units and could also haul one or two parcels vans.

Four versions are being produced to represent these units at different periods of their lives. This model represents one of the units in later years, operating on the Midland region, painted in the standard Rail Blue livery with full yellow ends.

Dapol OO BR Class 22 D6328 North British Type 2 B-B Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive BR Blue Full Yellow Ends (D1000H)

A detailed model of North British 'Baby Warship' type 2 or class 22 diesel hydraulic locomotive D6328 painted in the BR corporate rail blue livery with full yellow ends.

The Dapol model represents the later body style with split headcode boxes and will be powered by a flywheel drive mechanism with Dapols' smooth running 'super-creep' motor and 40:1 drive ratio, which provides excellent slow-speed performance. The chassis incorporates directional lighting, a 21-pin DCC decoder socket and space for a sound system speaker has been designed into the fuel tank.
Due to the locomotives' amusing ability to shed the lower bodyside valences Dapol have supplied these as separate sections, along with detailing of the chassis sides, to allow missing panel details to be matched.