Kader had previously produced models for Palitoy under the Mainline brand.

Palitoy required its manufacturers to produce and retain ownership of the toolings and Kader had used the toolings and added new ones for models commissioned by Replica Railways following the demise of Mainline.

Kader formed Bachmann Europe PLC in 1989 with its main UK headquarters in Moat Way, Barwell, and the following year launched the Bachmann Branchline range for the British market with the moulds that had previously been used for Mainline Railways and Replica.

Bachmann is known for its consistent quality of model trains [citation needed].

The following locomotive models have been produced, or announced by Bachmann Branchline: Western Pullman, Reverse Grey and Blue Tornado in works grey livery produced for Bachmann Collectors Club