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Hearns Hobbies has just released a brand-new YouTube video diving into the latest arrivals from Bachmann’s Narrow Gauge lineup—and it's a must-watch for fans of 009 and NG7 scale railways. From the iconic Penrhyn Mainline Hunslet to the rugged Baguley-Drewry diesel and detailed Quarry Hunslet saddle tanks, this video showcases some of the finest narrow-gauge models now available in-store and online. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, there’s something here to spark your imagination.
Penrhyn Mainline Hunslet 0-4-0ST 'Linda' – OO9 Scale (1:76)
Product Code: 391-127
Livery: Penrhyn Quarry Lined Black (Late)
Named: Linda
Era: 4 (British Railways 1948–1956)
Length: 67mm
Scale/Gauge: OO9 (1:76 scale on 9mm track)
DCC: Next18 decoder socket; speaker pre-installed
Lighting: Functional firebox glow (analogue and DCC)
Model Highlights:
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Diecast metal components: saddle tank, cylinder block, frames, and footplate
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Precision-moulded cab and smokebox with separately fitted details
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Highly detailed cab interior with posable firebox door
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Supplied with etched nameplates and works plates
Prototype Background: Built by the Hunslet Engine Company in 1893 for the Penrhyn Quarry Railway in North Wales, 'Linda' is one of the iconic mainline Hunslet locomotives. After serving in the quarry, it was later preserved and operated on the Ffestiniog Railway, showcasing the enduring legacy of these robust industrial engines.
Baguley-Drewry 70hp Diesel – OO9 Scale (1:76)
Product Codes: 392-025 (RNAD Dean Hill), 392-027 (Lined Crimson), 392-029 (British Industrial Sands White)
Era: 7–9
Length: 59mm
Scale/Gauge: OO9 (1:76 scale on 9mm track)
DCC: Next18 decoder socket; recommend decoder item No. 36-567A
Motor: Coreless motor with flywheel
Couplings: NEM coupling pockets; accessory pack included
Model Highlights:
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High proportion of diecast parts for enhanced performance
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Separately fitted details: air filter, headlights, windscreen wipers
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Detailed and decorated cab interior with chairs and controls
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Authentic livery applications with fine detailing
Prototype Background: These 70hp diesel-hydraulic locomotives were built by Baguley-Drewry in the early 1980s for the Royal Navy Armaments Depots (RNAD) in Wales. Designed for narrow gauge networks, they were used to transport armaments between storage and transhipment sites. After military service, many were preserved or sold to private railways, adapting to various narrow gauge operations.
Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0ST 'Margaret' – NG7 Scale (1:43.5)
Product Code: 71-027SF
Livery: Penrhyn Quarry Lined Black (Early)
Named: Margaret
Era: 3 (Grouping Era 1923–1947)
Length: 84mm
Scale/Gauge: NG7 (1:43.5 scale on 16.5mm track)
DCC: Next18 decoder socket; Zimo MS590N18 sound decoder pre-installed
Lighting: Functional firebox glow (analogue and DCC)
Model Highlights:
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Diecast metal chassis and gearbox for smooth running
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Precision-moulded bodyshell with separately fitted details
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Highly detailed cab interior with posable firebox door
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Supplied with etched nameplates and works plates
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Multiple coupling options are included
Prototype Background: 'Margaret' is one of the Quarry Hunslet locomotives built for the Penrhyn Quarry in North Wales. These locomotives were designed for the rugged conditions of slate quarrying, featuring a compact and robust design. 'Margaret' has been preserved and is now a popular performer at the Vale of Rheidol Railway, showcasing the enduring appeal of these industrial workhorses.
Which loco should we spotlight next?
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