Bachmann 47-0064
Parachute Water Tower
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Announced as part of our Spring 2022 British Railway Announcements, we are delighted to offer this model of the Parachute Water Tower.
The GWR’s Parachute Water Tower is an iconic structure of the steam era and several of these instantly recognisable towers can still be seen at heritage railways in former GWR territory. Painted in the GWR’s house colours of light and dark stone, this is a perfect addition to any Western Region layout set in the steam era, or maybe you’re modelling a preservation scene – if so there’s no excuse needed to add this beauty!
MODEL FEATURES:
- O scale
- Highly detailed, hand painted model
- Metal Chain and Ladder
- Fully decorated and ready to place on your layout
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Bachmann Parachute Water Tower – Manufacturer Part Number 47‑0064
Announced as part of the Spring 2022 British Railway Announcements, this model reproduces the Great Western Railway Parachute Water Tower, a well‑known structure from the steam era that remains visible on several heritage lines in former GWR territory.
The tower is painted in the GWR house colours of light and dark stone, making it suitable for Western Region layouts set in the steam period or for modelling preservation scenes.
Model features:
- O scale construction
- Highly detailed, hand‑painted components
- Metal chain and ladder
- Fully decorated and ready to place on a layout.


