Bachmann has been tweaking its Class 40 tooling for some time, taking the opportunity to enhance the circuitry with the addition of a PluX22 decoder interface, twin speaker setup and new lighting controls for digital users.
The wait for a new raft of ‘40s’ will soon be over, with four new models due this summer. Along with an original green livery version, complete with ladders on the front of each nose, a pair of Rail blue versions is complemented by a striking rendition of 40039 in a slightly shabby version of BR green.