Email from Rails just now announcing that they have teamed up with Bachmann to produce the 439 0-4-4T in variety of liveries.
Due 2027, non DCC for £185, DCC £295
https://railsofsheffield.com/blogs/news ... nouncement
Caledonian Railway 439 0-4-4T
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luckymucklebackit
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Re: Caledonian Railway 439 0-4-4T
That's another pre-ordered! Been an amazing few weeks for Scottish Modellers.
Jim.
Jim.
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My layout - Gateside and Northbridge
My layout - Gateside and Northbridge
Re: Caledonian Railway 439 0-4-4T
And the especially good news is that Bachmann have a proven mechanism layout and body construction to place the centre of mass within the coupled wheelbase for stable traction. Their G5 is a jewel in this respect, and hopefully the 439 will perform likewise.
Is this the first Scottish design tank loco to get a current standard RTR OO model announcement? (I have trouble keeping up with all the activity from so many brands!)
Is this the first Scottish design tank loco to get a current standard RTR OO model announcement? (I have trouble keeping up with all the activity from so many brands!)
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Re: Caledonian Railway 439 0-4-4T
the G5 is indeed very nice, and very reliable, if they copy the mechanism from that this one should be very goodBigmet wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 2:27 pm And the especially good news is that Bachmann have a proven mechanism layout and body construction to place the centre of mass within the coupled wheelbase for stable traction. Their G5 is a jewel in this respect, and hopefully the 439 will perform likewise.
Is this the first Scottish design tank loco to get a current standard RTR OO model announcement? (I have trouble keeping up with all the activity from so many brands!)