OO9 GAUGE
Marking the 60th anniversary since the Ffestoiniog Railway purchased ‘Mainline’ Hunslets Linda and Blanche, Bachmann Narrow Gauge has announced models of both locomotives in its ‘OO9’ range.
Affectionately known as the ‘Ladies’, Linda and Blanche were built for the Penrhyn Quarry Railway in 1893 and served until the railway closed in 1962. The following year both were purchased by the Ffestiniog Railway and soon the 0 ‐ 4‐0 tank engines were fitted with tenders to increase their fuel capacity. Front pony wheels were also later additions, becoming 2 ‐ 4‐0STTs. The new Bachmann models depict the ‘Ladies’ in their current condition, decorated in FR lined green livery. As per Bachmann’s previous ‘Mainline’ Hunslet releases, each model will be powered by a coreless motor with flywheel, and Next18 decoder socket, along with a pre-fitted speaker and firebox lighting. Both Linda and Blanche are available in DCC-ready and DCC sound ‐fitted format.