Features > Bachmann Farish re-issues the Graham Farish Freightliner wagons
Bachmann Farish re-issues the Graham Farish Freightliner wagons.
N gauge, 1:148 scale model.
Following on from the release of the original BR Freightliner FFA/FGA model which was reviewed in BRM, Bachmann is taking the opportunity to change the running numbers and fill in gaps with livery variations. Re-issued models are suffixed with the letter A in the catalogue to identify them from earlier releases.
Following on from the first BRM review, re-issued BR Freightliner models from Bachmann include a version loaded with a set of the original containers, finished in original Freightliner livery (373-451). These wagons entered service in the early to mid 1960s, with the wagons painted black. This livery predates the ‘Corporate’ blue period. Model No.373-451A is identical in all respects except in the numbering of the wagon which is loaded with different containers too. Moving on to the ‘Corporate’ rail blue period, model No. 373-453 consists of three original containers loaded on a ‘Corporate’ rail blue painted flat wagon. There is a second version with different running number (373-480A) and loaded with ‘Freightliner’ containers. One of the original Freightliner wagons examined in the original review was 373-450, which is re-issued as item 373-450A but remains much the same except for a different running number applied to the wagon. The two 30ft. containers remain much the same too, painted in white livery with red triangular flashes and different registration numbers. The last of the re-issued models in this batch is model No. 373-452 which features two 30ft. containers in the later red livery.
The more discerning modeller may wish to use the Taylor Plastic Models (TPM) detailing kits to model the outer wagons with draw gear. TPM offers two kits, one with smaller diameter wheels which are scale for Freightliner FFA and FGA wagons.
To add variety, look no further than the excellent range form C-Rail Intermodel which offers plastic container kits, authentic paint colours and waterslide transfers. The only thing missing now is a decent gantry crane model to enable the modelling of intermodal yards.
Produced in 1:148 scale, 9mm gauge.
For more information on Bachmann models, visit www.bachmann.co.uk
Other web sites to visit: www.tpmodels.co.uk for details of conversion and detailing kits to suit this model. www.c-rail-intermodal.co.uk for 1:148 scale container kits and transfers.
Following on from the release of the original BR Freightliner FFA/FGA model which was reviewed in BRM, Bachmann is taking the opportunity to change the running numbers and fill in gaps with livery variations. Re-issued models are suffixed with the letter A in the catalogue to identify them from earlier releases.
containers too. Moving on to the ‘Corporate’ rail blue period, model No. 373-453 consists of three original containers loaded on a ‘Corporate’ rail blue painted flat wagon. There is a second version with different running number (373-480A) and loaded with ‘Freightliner’ containers. One of the original Freightliner wagons examined in the original review was 373-450, which is re-issued as item 373-450A but remains much the same except for a different running number applied to the wagon. The two 30ft. containers remain much the same too, painted in white livery with red triangular flashes and different registration numbers. The last of the re-issued models in this batch is model No. 373-452 which features two 30ft. containers in the later red livery.
The more discerning modeller may wish to use the Taylor Plastic Models (TPM) detailing kits to model the outer wagons with draw gear. TPM offers two kits, one with smaller diameter wheels which are scale for Freightliner FFA and FGA wagons.