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Bachmann has unveiled a new exclusive addition to its Railway Icons collection—a replica of the North Eastern Railway snowplough in OO gauge.

The original snowploughs of this class were constructed in 1887. Each featured a six‑wheel chassis, initially built of wood before a metal version was introduced later on. A total of twenty‑four units were produced between 1887 and 1907. The last of these was withdrawn by British Rail in 1975; as a result, plough 12 was selected for the National Collection and is now displayed at Locomotion in Shildon.

In the new model, various components are installed separately: handrails, a chimney and lamp irons. The lamp irons are posable, allowing them to be affixed to the plough blade. Inside, the replica includes a fully detailed cabin complete with a stove, handbrake and seats, flush‑glazed windows and an NEM coupling pocket at the rear.

The opening batch will contain four units:

plough 11 in NER Indian red (Cat No 38‑640Z),
a twin pack of ploughs 11 and 12 in LNER blue (Cat No 38‑641Z),
a twin pack of DE900565 and DE900566 in BR departmental black (Cat No 38‑642Z), all available exclusively through Rails of Sheffield,
plough 12 in NER brown (563307), which can only be bought from Locomotion Models.

Prices are £69.95 each or £129.99 for the twin packs. The release is scheduled for 2026.

For further information, please visit Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield.

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