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Bachmann Industries, which produces Bachmann train sets, is the world's largest maker of model trains and railway equipment. By slowly and steadily acquiring larger and larger chunks of the market, but absorbing other makers who have run into trouble, Bachmann is, in a sense, the Microsoft of model-railroading. Most surprising of all is how little time, in relative terms, Bachmann has been in the train set business: the first N gauge products under the Bachmann name appeared in 1968, followed by the HO gauge range in 1970. Since that time, Bachmann train sets can be had in just about all of the major scales, with the exception of diminutive 1:220 Z scale. Your train box may say Lilliput (European, mostly German prototypes) or Graham Farish (British N gauge), but it's all still Bachmann. As well as its very extensive range of American models from both the steam and diesel eras in N, HO and O gauges, Bachmann has recently begun to fly the flag for some of the more specialized model-railroading niches - narrow gauge modeling.

A word or two about gauge.

Gauge refers to the space between the two parallel tracks that the train runs on. In the real world, by far the largest proportion of mainline railroad tracks are spaced precisely 4 ft 8½" apart. Indeed, it is so ubiquitous that this spacing, 4ft 8½" is referred to as standard gauge. However, some railroads and some whole countries have, for various reasons, spaced the rails closer together. In Southern Africa, Japan, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula and New Zealand, for example, the space is 3ft 6". In the USA, 3ft was common in mountainous areas, where construction is greatly simplified if narrower gauges are used. Europe still has a number of charming short-lines still in operation today where the gauge is as little as 2ft 6".

In the model-railroading world, Bachmann, more than any other single manufacturer, makes it possible to experience the singular joys of narrow gauge railroads in HO, O and G gauges. Lilliput, Bachmann's European subsidiary, makes a range of 2ft 6" prototype locomotives and rolling stock in HO gauge, while under the Bachmann brand, there is a growing range of On30 models - On30 being 1/48th scale models running on 30" gauge track - 30" in the real world, that is; 16.5mm wide on your model railroad. Bachmann's G scale models represent the big and rather expensive end of the hobby. These are wonderfully large, detailed and chunky pieces of metal and plastic. They steam, they're ready for digital command control (DCC) and as if this wasn't enough, they'll run outside in the garden as well!

Bachmann train sets really do offer a great entry point to the hobby of model-railroading. The catalog shows a number of appealing themed starter sets, for the younger train-fans. The popular Thomas the Tank Engine sets are well represented in this range, but these are good quality model trains, which run on exactly the same HO track as any of the more expensive prototype models made by Bachmann that sell for a higher price. The volume of production and shrewdly targeted marketing by this company means that Bachmann is here to stay and we, the model railroaders of the world are all the more fortunate for it.

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Bachmann Williams BAC61454 N H1644 Diesel Virginian $61.79 This Fairbanks Morse H1644 Diesel Locomotive is an N Scale Model from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 8 or Older. Fully assembled and weighted. Powerful motor. Die cast chassis. Operating directional headlights. Blackened metal wheels. Framemounted knuckle couplers. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted.

Bachmann Williams BAC60701 Ho Gp35 Diesel Conrail $61.79 Fully assembled and ready to run on conventional DCpowered layouts. Equipped with a 28speed step decoder. With the DCC On Board technology you can control the direction speed and lighting using the Bachmann EZ Command Digital Command Control System (bac44902). 100 backwardscompatible with standard DC (nondigital) layouts. Main track programming. All wheel drive. Directional lighting. Die cast chassis. Can motor. EZ Mate Mark II couplers with metal coil springs. Intricately detailed trucks. Delicately molded and painted handrails. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted blue with white printing: Conrail logo 2273. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 75/8 (194mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 21/4 (57mm).

Bachmann Williams BAC503 Ho DCC Diesel Digital Commander $255.23 Conduct digital operations on a modernera railroad with the Diesel Digital Commander. Bachmann s exclusive EZ Command digital control system lets you control the speed direction and lighting of the decoderequipped locomotive while you pracice switching operations on the included siding. Features include: DCCequipped EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight threedome tank car gondola widevision caboose EZ Command Control Center with wall pack an plugin wiring bodymounted EZ Mate couplers 56 x38 oval of EZ Track DVD format EZ Command instruction video illustrated instruction manual. Expand further with other HO DCC ready locomotives and HO rolling stock of the customers choice

Bachmann Williams BAC60609 Ho Ge 70 Ton Diesel DCC PntdUnlet $78.1 Painted Unlettered Red DCCEquipped GE 70 Ton Diesel Locomotive. With these easy to use and affordable locomotives you can digitally control speed lighting and direction. Compatible with all NMRAcompliant DCC systems.

Bachmann Williams BAC60608 Ho Ge 70 Ton Diesel PNTEDUNLET $78.1 Painted Unlettered Green DCCEquipped GE 70 Ton Diesel Locomotive. With these easy to use and affordable locomotives you can digitally control speed lighting and direction. Compatible with all NMRAcompliant DCC systems.

Bachmann Williams Thoroughbred Diesel Freight Set BAC691 $93.58 Assembly and breakdown of trains in the railway yard is tough work but this 060 steam switcher is ready to get the job done. Assemble the consist clear the yard and move your freight to the final destination with the Pacific Flyer. This readytorun set includes 060 steam loco and tender with operating headlight gondola box car offcenter caboose bodymounted EZ Mate couplers 36 circle of snapfit EZ Track including 11 pieces of curved track and 1 curved plugin terminal rerailer power pack and speed control and illustrated instruction manual.

Bachmann Williams BAC60702 Ho Gp35 Diesel Conrail $78.1 Conrail 2269 DCCEquipped EMD GP35. With these easy to use and affordable locomotives you can digitally control speed lighting and direction. Compatible with all NMRAcompliant DCC systems. A roadnumber variation of this model is shown for illustration purposes.

Bachmann Williams BAC46208 Ho Oper Diesel Horn in Oil Tank $42.25 Complements any HO scale layout. Realistic sound of a diesel horn comes from this Shell Oil storage tank. Pushbutton control. Electronically operated. Opperates from power pack. Twopiece plastic circular storage tank painted silver with stairs wrapping around it up to the top. Top is enclosed with railings. Authentic Shell emblem. You may vary the pitch of the diesel horn. Detailed installation instructions provided. Scale: HO 1:87. Diameter: 43/4 (12.2cm). Height: 27/8 (7.2cm).

Bachmann BAC88004 Ho Building Kit Variety Store $57.07 The Cityscenes line of Spectrum building kits offers a dramatic skyline for your diesel- or steam-era railroad. Two skyscrapers, a hotel, department store, variety store, bank, and bus station are all richly detailed and accurately modeled for amazing realism. Now your railroad can reach to the sky with Bachmann Cityscenes.

Bachmann BAC88005 Ho Building Kit Bus Station $50.37 The Cityscenes line of Spectrum building kits offers a dramatic skyline for your diesel- or steam-era railroad. Two skyscrapers, a hotel, department store, variety store, bank, and bus station are all richly detailed and accurately modeled for amazing realism. Now your railroad can reach to the sky with Bachmann Cityscenes.

Bachmann Williams BAC46901 N Building Diesel Horn In Oil Tank $40.3 Use a screwdriver to adjust the pitch controller on the undersid of the tank to produce different diesel horn sounds. Push button operation. Attach two spade connectors to the AC terminal on your power pack. Detailed pictorial instructions. Scale: N 1/160. Width: 27/8 (73.02mm). Height: 11/4 (31.75mm).

Bachmann Williams BAC61252 N Emd Gp50 Diesel Santa Fe $48.75 With 8wheel drive. Narrow diesel locomotive is silver and red 8759 with Santa Fe painted in red on the sides. Compatible with all N scale equipment. Sides contain walking aisles with protective black grab railing. Engraved side paneling reveals doorlike structures. Roof top has nonfunctioning silver horn whistles on each end and four circular fan vents. Working headlights and metal drive wheels. Diecast chassis and couplers on each end of diesel. Packaged in styrofoam for protectiveness. Instructional sheet with tips a troubleshooting guide and pictorial part references. Scale: N 1/160. Length: 41/4 (11cm). Width: 3/4 (2cm). Height: 11/4 (3cm).

Bachmann Williams BAC60809 Ho Gp30 Diesel DCC Nickel Plate $69.78 Fully assembled and ready to run on conventional DCpowered layouts. Equipped with a 28speed step decoder. With the DCC On Board technology you can control the direction speed and lighting using the Bachmann EZ Command Digital Command Control System (bac44902). 100 backwardscompatible with standard DC (nondigital) layouts. Main track programming. All wheel drive. Directional lighting. Die cast chassis. Can motor. EZ Mate Mark II couplers with metal coil springs. Intricately detailed trucks. Delicately molded. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted black and yellow with yellow printing: Nickel Plate Road N. Y. C. and St. L. 903. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 75/8 (194mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 21/4 (57mm).

Bachmann N Scale Explorer Train Set $186.29 This Bachmann N Scale Explorer Train Set includes easy to assemble E-z track that snaps together in no time. This electric train set features power pack and speed controller.Made by Bachmann TrainsModel: 24008Materials: Plastic and metalIncludes Powered EMD F9 diesel locomotive with operating headlightFeatures unpowered A unit F9 diesel locomotive, single dome tank car, refrigerator car, covered hopper car, plug door box car, flat car with containers and off-center cabooseOval track is 34 inches wide x 24 inches long of nickel silver E-z trackFeatures 12 telephone poles, 24 railroad and street signs, power pack and speed controllerRecommended for ages 8 and older

Bachmann Thunder Valley Train Set - N Scale $79.99 The rails rumble and the engine roars as the mighty Thunder Valley rounds the bend, hauling freight to destinations far and wide. This train set comes complete with Bachmann?s exclusive E-Z Track® snap-fit track and roadbed systems, plus: an EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight, steel reefer, three-dome tank car, wide-vision caboose, 24" circle of nickel silver E-Z Track® including 11 pieces curved track and 1 plug-in terminal rerailer, power pack and speed controller, and illustrated instruction manual. When ordering multiples of this item, additional shipping fees may be charged. Before levying such charge, we will contact you with the proposed amount of the charge. If you do not want to accept the surcharge, we will cancel your order without any penalty to you.

Bachmann Williams BAC60807 Ho Gp30 Diesel DCC Prr No. 2205 $60.42 Pennsylvania 2205 DCCEquipped EMD GP30. With these easy to use and affordable locomotives you can digitally control speed lighting and direction. Compatible with all NMRAcompliant DCC systems.

Bachmann Williams BAC61106 Ho Gp382 Diesel Loco Cp Rail $64.64 CP Rail (Multimark) DCCEquipped EMD GP382. With these easy to use and affordable locomotives you can digitally control speed lighting and direction. Compatible with all NMRAcompliant DCC systems.

Bachmann Williams BAC60306 Ho Gp40 Diesel Loco DCC Conrail $78.1 Conrail DCCEquipped EMD GP40. With these easy to use and affordable locomotives you can digitally control speed lighting and direction. Compatible with all NMRAcompliant DCC systems.

Bachmann Williams BAC696 Thomas Saltys Dockside Diesel Loco $150.7 HO Scale. Salty with moving eyes 6 Ton Wagon with internationalstyle hook and loop couplers Raspberry Syrup Tanker with internationalstyle hook and loop couplers Salt Wagon with internationalstyle hook and loop couplers Custom Conductor figure 47 x 38 oval of snapfit EZ Track with 12 pieces of curved track 1 piece of straight track and 1 straight plugin terminal rerailer.

Bachmann Williams BAC85053 N Ge Dash 840C Diesel Loco Up $124.69 Developed in the early 1980s the Dash 840C embodied General Electrics desire to take the lead in modern locomotive design with the first massproduced 4000horsepower locomotive. The Dash 840C employed the days stateoftheart computer and mechanical technology to earn its reputation for fast and reliable service on railroads throughout the United States. Incorporating todays cuttingedge model railroading technology were please to offer this premium Spectrum locomotive. DCC ready two piece diecast main frame. Allwheel pickup. 5pole skew wound motor. Dual machined brass flywheels. White LED lighting. Finescale detail parts. N scale NMRA wheel flange profile. This locomotive performs best on EZ Track curves with a minimum radius of 19 inches. A previous version of this model is shown for illustration purposes.

Bachmann Williams BAC61292 N Emd Gp50 Norfolk Southern $48.75 This is an N Scale Norfolk Western (6504) EMD GP50 Diesel Locomotive from Bachmann for experienced collectors ages 8 and over. Narrow diesel locomotive is solid black Compatible with all N scale equipment Sides contain walking aisles with protective black railing Engraved side paneling reveals doorlike structures Roof top has a black horn plus three circular fan vents Working headlights and metal drive wheels Diecast chassis and couplers on each end of diesel Lifetime limited warranty Instructional sheet with tips a troubleshooting guide and pictorial part references. One N Scale Norfolk Western (6504) EMD GP50 Diesel Locomotive. Scale: N 1/160. Length: 41/2 (114.3mm). Width: 3/4 (19.05mm). Height: 11/4 (31.75mm).

Bachmann Rail Chief - HO Scale $149.99 You will command the rails with our striking Rail Chief set. Complete with miniature people and a signal bridge, this 130-piece set will let you oversee your own detailed railroading empire. Includes: EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight, open quad hopper, gondola, steel reefer, off-center caboose, body-mounted E-Z Mate® couplers, 47" x 38" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track®, including 12 pieces curved track, 1 piece straight track, and 1 plug-in terminal rerailer, signal bridge, 36 miniature people figures, 24 telephone poles, 48 railroad and street signs, power pack and speed controller, illustrated instruction manual. When ordering multiples of this item, additional shipping fees may be charged. Before levying such charge, we will contact you with the proposed amount of the charge. If you do not want to accept the surcharge, we will cancel your order without any penalty to you.

Bachmann HO Scale Santa Fe Flyer Train Set $127.48 This Bachmann HO Scale Santa Fe Flyer Train Set includes illustrated instruction manual, power pack and speed controller. This electric train set includes an EMD FT Diesel locomotive with an operating headlight.Made by Bachmann TrainsModel: 00647Materials: Plastic and metalHauling freight across the deserts, mountains, and cities of the American landscape is the Santa Fe FlyerPowered by a mighty Santa Fe FT diesel locomotive with its distinctive 'war bonnet' paint scheme, this sleek and powerful train deftly handles the ever-changing terrain of the Southwest United StatesReady to run train set includes EMD FT Diesel locomotive with operating headlight, open quad hopper, gondola and off-center cabooseSnap fit E-z track assembles to make a 36-inch circleIncludes eleven pieces of curved track and one curved plug-in terminal rerailerPower pack and speed controller includedIllustrated instruction manual includedRecommended for ages 8 and older

Bachmann Williams BAC11706 Ho Emd FtA Bamp;O $49.09 This EMD FT AUnit Diesel Locomotive (Baltimore and Ohio) with 8 Wheel Drive was designed for your HO Scale layout by Bachmann Trains. Compatible with any HO scale electric track and equipment. Lifetime limited warranty. Electric powered locomotive. Operating headlight. Geared drive wheels. 8 wheel drive. Blackened metal wheels. Die cast chassis. Dual axled trucks with detailed sideframes. EZ Mate couplers (body mounted). Plastic FT body shell painted blue and grey with a green stripe and yellow pinstriping. Quality print: Baltimore and Ohio in yellow on each side. Moldedin vents rivets ladders and doors. Bulldog silhouette style nose. Realistic dual air horns on roof. Parts reference sheet. Includes: One HO Scale EMD FT AUnit Diesel Locomotive (Baltimore and Ohio). Length: 67/8 (17.4cm). Width: 13/8 (3.5cm). Height: 2 (5.1cm). Scale: HO 1/87.

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Bachmann BAC88008 Ho Building Kit Savings and Loan $57.07 The Cityscenes line of Spectrum building kits offers a dramatic skyline for your diesel- or steam-era railroad. Two skyscrapers, a hotel, department store, variety store, bank, and bus station are all richly detailed and accurately modeled for amazing realism.

Bachmann Williams BAC24010 N Mckinley Explorer Set $138.56 Treating passengers to breathtaking views of the Alaskan wilderness in special vistadome cars is the McKinley Explorer. Operating today from Anchorage to Fairbanks and running through Denali National Park this train s lucky riders might thrill to the sight of bear moose sheep and bald eagles. Our N scale McKinley Explorer set comes complete with: powered EMD F9 diesel locomotive unpowered EMD F9 unit three fulldome passenger cars (the Kenai Knik and Deshka all named after Alaskan rivers) 34 x 24 oval of EZ Track including 11 pieces curved track 4 pieces straight track and 1 curved plugin terminal rerailer power pack and speed controller and illustrated instruction manual.

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Bachmann Williams BAC64128 Ho Fairbanks H1644 Loco New Haven $76.34 Highly Detailed Diesel. FairbanksMorse H1644 with 5pole skewed armature motor and 8Wheel Drive. Square window cab with painted crew member. Die cast chassis. With flywheels. 8 wheel drive. EZ Mate Mark II couplers. One New Haven Fairbanks Morse H1644 Diesel Locomotive (1603). Scale: HO 1/87.

Bachmann Williams BAC82056 N Spec Ge 70T Diesel Lamp;N No. 98 $108.07 DCCequipped for speed direction and lighting. Dual mode NMRAcompliant decoder. 8wheel drive. Precision can motor. Diecast chassis. Front and rear metal cut levers. N scale RP25 wheel contours.

Bachmann Santa Fe Flyer Train Set - HO Scale $59.99 Hauling freight across the deserts, mountains, and cities of the American landscape is the Santa Fe Flyer. Powered by a mighty Santa Fe FT diesel locomotive with its distinctive ?war bonnet? paint scheme, this sleek and powerful train deftly handles the ever-changing terrain of the Southwest United States. The Santa Fe Flyer includes: EMD FT diesel locomotive with operating headlight, open quad hopper, gondola, off-center caboose, 36" circle of snap-fit E-Z Track® including 11 pieces of curved track and 1 curved plug-in terminal rerailer, power pack and speed controller, and illustrated instruction manual.

Bachmann BAC62201 HO GE 44T Switcher Painted Unlettered - Yellow $68.75 DCC on board. Main-track programming. 28-Step speed control. For use with all NMRA/NEM - compliant DCC systems. All-wheel drive (diesel models). Can motor. Die-cast chassis. E-Z Mate Mark II couplers (with metal coil springs). Compatible with conventional DC-powered layouts. Scale: HO 1/87. Length: 4-3/4" (120.65mm). Width: 1-3/8" (34.92mm). Height: 1-3/4" (44.45mm).

Bachmann BAC62201 HO GE 44T Switcher Painted Unlettered Yellow $85.12 DCC on board. Maintrack programming. 28Step speed control. For use with all NMRA/NEM compliant DCC systems. Allwheel drive (diesel models). Can motor. Diecast chassis. EZ Mate Mark II couplers (with metal coil springs). Compatible with conventional DCpowered layouts. Scale: HO 1/87. Length: 43/4 (120.65mm). Width: 13/8 (34.92mm). Height: 13/4 (44.45mm).