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N Gauge Trains - It's Their Size That's So Engaging!

N gauge trains are the smallest of the three most popular sizes and by some accounts, second only in popularity to HO gauge. N gauge trains are built to a scale of 1:160, that is, one one hundred and sixtieth the size of the real locomotive or coach being depicted. The trains run on diminutive tracks that are spaced nine millimeters apart, hence the name N - for nine. If O gauge is the granddaddy of model railroading, N is the new kid on the block. Bachmann, the world's biggest manufacturer of model train equipment has an extensive range of American N gauge locomotives and rolling stock.

Cute - but what's the real appeal for the serious modeler?

N gauge trains are half the size of their HO brothers, so whatever you can do in HO in a given space, you can achieve double that with N. This obviously has appeal for the serious hobbyist who has only limited space to give to the railroad empire. It is no coincidence that Japan, with its small apartments and restricted living spaces is also one of the major producers of N gauge equipment for the domestic and export markets.

But there is another, more subtle advantage to choosing N. Somehow, the relationship of the trains to the miniature worlds they run in looks particularly "right" in N gauge. You can model the mountains bigger, the canyons and gulches deeper, the forests denser. And finally, a mainline express loco, with nine to ten coaches behind, all too often just looks wrong in HO, unless you are lucky enough to have yards of relatively straight mainline track in your basement. With an N gauge train, you can get away with it on a much more modest sized length of trackbed.

But so much detail is lost when you shrink it that much.

Yes, and O gauge modelers say exactly the same thing about HO; live-steamers the same about O gauge. The real issue is to look at how much detail the manufacturers are managing to incorporate. Bachmann's EMD DD40AX (with Digital Command Control) or if steam is your thing, Bachmann's big 4-8-4s, available for a number of different roads, are pretty much the state of the miniature injection-molding art. Do you want to really spoil yourself? Just take a look at the articulated C & O 2-6-6-2 in Bachmann's Spectrum range. And of course, if money's not an object, finally, the brass loco makers have turned their attention to the burgeoning N gauge train market. N gauge brass is still rarer than HO, but that's changing.

Smaller...and cheaper?

Well, no. Cost is about the same as HO. That being said, there are some wonderfully inexpensive N gauge train sets out there. Bachmann has plenty of starter sets as well as individual locomotives and rolling stock that won't blow the household budget. The very nice Thunder Valley set, headed by the classic EMD GP40, with two cars, track and powerpack, all there in the box, is below $100.00. A personal favorite of mine is the Yard Boss: two cars, caboose, track, powerpack and saving the best until last, Bachmann's tough little 0-6-0 Yard Switcher and tender. Yes, I'm a die-hard steam fan and it's that little slope-back tender that gets my pulse racing.

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Bachmann BAC88013 G Spectrum Coupler Pockets with Screws $17.1 NMRA pocket design Multiple mounting options Spectrum straight shank (bac88011) and offset shank couplers (bac88012) sold separately. Includes: Four pairs of coupler pockets with screws. Scale: 1:20.3 scale. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older.

Bachmann Williams BAC28799 Spectrum 2662 Loco with Tender $353.32 DCCequipped for speed direction and lighting. Dual mode NMRA decoder with 8 pin plug. Dual flywheel drive. Diecast twin idler gear boxes. Operates on 18 radius curves. Detailed cab with sliding windows. Complete detailed backhead with seat boxes. EZ Mate Mark II couplers. Tender features:. All new tender with diecast underframe. Operating LED backup light. Easy access decoder. Accurate long wheel base per prototype.

Bachmann Williams BAC25498 On30 Spectrum 244 with DCC Sound Unlettered 1 $415.65 Following stints with several prominent railroads and locomotive manufacturers Matthias N.Forney went to work for the Illinois Central Railroad in1861 where he designed and patented the first of the Forney types of locomotives. Characterized by a trailing truck positioned under the coal bunker/water tank Forney designs integrated the locomotive and fuel bunker onto one frame allowing for smooth operation in tight curves. Ideal for fastpaced railroad operation Forneys were produced by many locomotive manufacturers to serve urban elevated railroads and narrow gauge short lines during the middle to late steam era. Working closely with Soundtraxx Bachmann is pleased to introduce engines equipped with Tsunami DCC sound technology. Model railroads will come to life with an extensive range of sound effects and DCC functions. Plus the dual mode decoders work on both DC and DCC layouts automatically without any internal switching or user modification.

Bachmann Williams BAC25499 On30 Spectrum 244 with DCC Sound Unlettered 2 $415.65 Following stints with several prominent railroads and locomotive manufacturers Matthias N.Forney went to work for the Illinois Central Railroad in1861 where he designed and patented the first of the Forney types of locomotives. Characterized by a trailing truck positioned under the coal bunker/water tank Forney designs integrated the locomotive and fuel bunker onto one frame allowing for smooth operation in tight curves. Ideal for fastpaced railroad operation Forneys were produced by many locomotive manufacturers to serve urban elevated railroads and narrow gauge short lines during the middle to late steam era. Working closely with Soundtraxx Bachmann is pleased to introduce engines equipped with Tsunami DCC sound technology. Model railroads will come to life with an extensive range of sound effects and DCC functions. Plus the dual mode decoders work on both DC and DCC layouts automatically without any internal switching or user modification.

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 BAC16946 Ho Speeder with Crane and Cart $74.82 This Bachmann Spectrum speeder also brings with it a crane and a work cart. A perfect addition to any poststeam railroad. Available in standard safety yellow and are easily customized. Selfpropelled. Precision skew wound motor. Finescale interior detail. Diecast gravel load. RP25 wheels and EA Mate Mark II couplers.

Bachmann Williams BAC88399 G Spectrum Flat Car PntdUnlet $99.75 Offered for the first time in Spectrum Large Scale this 1:20.3 narrow gauge rolling stock is made with new tooling from the ground up. With no selective compression and no compromises in width or length these box cars flat cars and hoppers are excellent finescale companions to any locomotive on your Large Scale roster. Minimum 8 diameter curved track required. Finescale detailing. Metal wheels. Diecast scale knuckle couplers (bodymounted coupler pockets for wide radius use only). Equipped with one scaleheight coupler (1:20.3); one offset shank coupler also included for use with other popular brands of narrow gauge couplers (1:22.5).

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Bachmann Williams BAC88014 G Spectrum K27 Snowplow with Hardware $33.49 Heavy duty construction. Easy to assemble. Black in color. Made from the finest materials. Satisfaction ensured.

Bachmann Williams BAC84607 Spectrum Ho Pw Street Car Toronto $145.47 DCCequipped for speed direction and lighting. Dualmode decoder with NMRA 8pin plug for DCC or DC operation. Twoposition switch (underside of car) for choice of overhead wire or track pickup. Allwheel drive. Precision can motor with two flywheels. Hidden drive train and electronics. Room for speaker. Diecast frame and interior. Painted interior with seats. Photoetched brass safety screen.

Bachmann Williams BAC81814 Spectrum Ho 060 Midwest Quarry $120.53 DCC Equipped. Operating headlight. Hidden drive train. Lowspeed gear box. Precision balanced brass flywheel. Metal motor bearings. Detailed cab interior. Metal detail parts including bell whistle handrails and stanchions. Painted crew figures. Blackened main and side rods. Rustcolored magnetically operated EZ Mate couplers front and rear.

Bachmann Williams BAC85102 Ho Richmond 440 PntdUnlet $419.55 Painted Unlettered with Steel Cab DCC SoundEquipped Richmond Modern 440 Locomotive. Bachmann Trains sounds off with an extensive line of DCC Soundequipped Spectrum locomotives. Working closely with SoundTraxx we re pleased to offer HO On30 and Large Scale engines equipped with Tsunami sound technology. Using sounds taken from real locomotives modelers can add a new level of realism to their railroads with a broad palette of prototypical sound effects and DCC functions. Plus the dual mode decoders work on both DC and DCC layouts automatically. So break the silence on your railroad with our Spectrum DCC Sound On BoardT locomotives. Decoder features include: authentic sound effects uniquely appropriate to each model including whistles bells chuffs and air pumps additional sounds include dynamo injectors coupler clank water stop and more three whistles to choose from in each model whistle can be played in real time to create authentic whistle signals high quality 16bit digital sound advanced motor control features including Load Compensation and Silent Drive to provide smooth quiet operation and supports all recognized programming methods.

Bachmann Williams BAC18351 N ACF 40 ft. Log Car 19061935 $32.5 This is the N Scale 19061935 Version ACF 40 Log Car Spectrum Model by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Six logs are included Complete underbody detail Accurately molded plastic body shell painted black. Includes: One 19061935 Version ACF 40 Log Car. Scale: N 1/160. Length: 33/8 (85.72mm). Width: 3/4 (19.05mm). Car height without logs: 3/8 (9.52mm)

Bachmann Williams BAC25763 Little River Log Company Climax Steam Locomotive $245.98 In the late 1800s the Climax Locomotive Works paved the way for geared locomotive development with innovative designs and improvements to existing technology. One such offering was the 28Ton Two Truck Climax. With a horizontal boiler this version of the Class B Climax offered more power and efficiency than its Tboiler predecessors. The successful 28Tonner was produced until 1904 and continued in scattered service into the early 1950s. Bachmann is pleased to add the On30 Two Truck Climax to their awardwinning roster of geared locomotives. Bachmann Spectrum Series Locomotive. Features include:. DCC ready. Sound ready. 5pole skewwound motor. Prototypical center gearbox distributes power to two truck gearboxes. Three cab styles (doublepanel wood; singlepanel wood; and steel cab with modern headlights generator and air pump). Diecast frame cab and boiler. Wood coal or oil load.

Fratres (Bachmann, Klibonoff) $4.49 Fratres (Bachmann, Klibonoff)

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 BAC27699 On30 Vent Box Car PntdUnlet $53.2 This Ventilated Box Car is an On30 Scale Spectrum Model from Bachmann Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Fully assembled weighted and ready to roll. EZ Mate Mark II knuckle couplers. Blackened metal wheels. Exquisite underbody detail including truss rods. Painted metal grab irons. Opening double side doors (one full vent one nonvent). Opening half vent door on each end. Separately applied brakewheel with metal shaft. Scribed plank and wood grain details. Accurately molded plastic body shell painted brown with no printing or decoration. Scale: O 1:48. Length: 61/2 (165mm). Width: 2 (50mm). Height: 21/2 (65mm).

Bachmann Williams BAC83802 Ho Spec Usra 2102 Loco Southern $397.47 Bachmann Trains sounds off with an extensive line of DCC Soundequipped Spectrum locomotives. Working closely with SoundTraxx we re pleased to offer HO On30 and Large Scale engines equipped with Tsunami sound technology. Using sounds taken from real locomotives modelers can add a new level of realism to their railroads with a broad palette of prototypical sound effects and DCC functions. Plus the dual mode decoders work on both DC and DCC layouts automatically. So break the silence on your railroad with our Spectrum DCC Sound On BoardT locomotives. Authentic sound effects uniquely appropriate to each model including whistles bells chuffs and air pumps. Additional sounds include dynamo injectors coupler clank water stop and more. Three whistles to choose from in each model. Whistle can be played in real time to create authentic whistle signals. High quality 16bit digital sound. Advanced motor control features including Load Compensation and Silent Drive to provide smooth quiet operation. Supports all recognized programming methods.

Bachmann Williams BAC85103 Ho Spec Richmond 440 Dcc Southern $394.88 Bachmann Trains sounds off with an extensive line of DCC Soundequipped Spectrum locomotives. Working closely with SoundTraxx we re pleased to offer HO On30 and Large Scale engines equipped with Tsunami sound technology. Using sounds taken from real locomotives modelers can add a new level of realism to their railroads with a broad palette of prototypical sound effects and DCC functions. Plus the dual mode decoders work on both DC and DCC layouts automatically. So break the silence on your railroad with our Spectrum DCC Sound On Board locomotives. Authentic sound effects uniquely appropriate to each model including whistles bells chuffs and air pumps. Additional sounds include dynamo injectors coupler clank water stop and more. Three whistles to choose from in each model. Whistle can be played in real time to create authentic whistle signals. High quality 16bit digital sound. Advanced motor control features including Load Compensation and Silent Drive to provide smooth quiet operation. Supports all recognized programming methods.

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Bachmann Williams BAC88012 G Spec Offset Shank Coupler 3Pr $34.72 Spectrum Offset Shank Couplers. (3pr/pk). Features include diecast knuckle construction mates with all popular brands Spectrum Coupler Pockets (Item No. 88013) available separately. Diecast knuckle construction Will couple with most major brands Spectrum coupler pockets available separately. Scale: 1:20.3 scale. Includes: Three pairs of 1:20.3 scale offset shank couplers.

Bachmann Williams BAC88011 G Spec Straight Shank Coupler3Pr $34.72 Straight Shank Couplers. Features include diecast knuckle construction mates with all popular brands and three pairs per pack. Diecast knuckle construction Will couple with most major brands Spectrum coupler pockets available separately. Scale: 1:20.3 scale. Includes: Three pairs of 1:20.3 scale straight shank couplers.

Bachmann Williams BAC83902 Spec Ho 484 Class J Dcc Loco Namp;W $375.39 Bachmann Trains sounds off with an extensive line of DCC Soundequipped Spectrum locomotives. Working closely with SoundTraxx we re pleased to offer HO On30 and Large Scale engines equipped with Tsunami sound technology. Using sounds taken from real locomotives modelers can add a new level of realism to their railroads with a broad palette of prototypical sound effects and DCC functions. Plus the dual mode decoders work on both DC and DCC layouts automatically. So break the silence on your railroad with our Spectrum DCC Sound On BoardT locomotives. Authentic sound effects uniquely appropriate to each model including whistles bells chuffs and air pumps. Additional sounds include dynamo injectors coupler clank water stop and more. Three whistles to choose from in each model. Whistle can be played in real time to create authentic whistle signals. High quality 16bit digital sound. Advanced motor control features including Load Compensation and Silent Drive to provide smooth quiet operation. Supports all recognized programming methods.

Bachmann Williams BAC83407 Ho Spec 440 American Maine Central $287.07 State of the art in the early 1990 s and produced by the Richmond Locomotive Works the working prototype of this 440 was a thoroughly modern American equipped with cuttingedge technology such as air brakes knuckle couplers and a tapered boiler for improved efficiency. Spectrum produced HO Scale DCC equipped for speed direction and lighting. Other features include diecast boiler chassis and frame cog Vbelt drive operating headlight allmetal Walschaert valve gear finescale metal detail parts including separately applied bell whistle domes and piping detailed backhead RP25 metal wheels EZ MAte Mark II couplers on front and rear. Roadname is Maine Central.

Bachmann Williams BAC28163 On30 040 Side Rod Little River $102.16 Faced with unprecedented economic pressure at the end of the steam era locomotive manufacturers developed a variety of fuel and engine alternatives in search of a locomotive power plant that could successfully compete in the industrial market. The Davenport 040 Side Rod Gas Mechanical was one of the early nonsteam locomotives that quickly proved its worth in mining industrial and agricultural applications. Based on a 1940s stock model from the Davenport catalog this Spectrum 040 features the counterweight and side rod configuration that distinguishes many transitionera locomotives. DCCequipped for speed direction and lighting. Diecast construction. Diecast side rods and counterweights. Skew wound motor. Low speed gearing. Prototypical metal detail parts. EZ Mate Mark II couplers.

Bachmann Williams BAC82762 N Ge Emd Sd45 Dsl Loco Conrail $88.33 During the 60s and 70s the race was on among locomotive manufacturers to develop more powerful locomotives for longhaul freight service. Among EMDs entrants into the fray was the "special duty SD45 a 3600horsepower prime mover that went on to serve virtually every major railroad. With a V20 engine and sixaxle trucks for superior tractive effort the SD45 embodied the latest and greatest technological advances of its day. Following EMDs lead in the pursuit of cuttingedge technology were proud to offer this 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. A previous version of this model is shown for illustration purposes.