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If you're serious about getting into model trains, then Bachmann Model Trains are the brand to begin your hobby with. This company has been in the business of manufacturing quality model trains for more than a century and a half now and are one of the biggest and best respected names in the model train industry. Bachmann offers a huge variety of different engines, cars, tracks and everything else a hobbyist could want in several different scales. The company's offerings include products in the popular O and HO scales.

Bachmann trains are slightly more expensive than some of the other brands of model trains, but the quality of these trains is considered by hobbyists to be more than worth the price tag. These are very detailed trains which require no assembly, making them enjoyable for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike, as well as kits which you can assemble yourself if you chose. Bachmann offers what is perhaps the largest selection of accessories on the market including scenery items like buildings and figurines which are also highly detailed.

You can also find popular model trains like Thomas the Train Engine which is a particular favorite with young children. You can also choose from popular railroads including the Santa Fe, Pacific Railroad, Union Pacific and more. There are even trolleys available and steam locomotives, some of which have real steam engines. These can be purchased as single cars or engines, though there are also a variety of basic sets available.

Most of these basic sets are very affordable and offer everything you need to get started. For a no-frills starter set, the Thunderbolt makes a good choice. This set includes a EMD GP40 Santa Fe locomotive with working headlight, a tanker, boxcar and off center caboose. There is also track included to form a 36" circle with 11 curved tracks and one terminal re-railer, all EZ track which snaps together for quick assembly as well as the speed controller, power pack and user's manual - the set sells at a little less than $100, a good value for everything which is included and the quality of Bachmann's products.

If you're looking for something for the holidays, the Yuletide Special may be more your speed. This set includes a USRA 0-6-0 steam locomotive with light and tender car, gondola car, combine car and box car. Also included are sufficient EZ Tracks for a 47" x 38" oval, speed controller, power pack and user's manual for $185; again, a great value.

You can find Bachmann model trains easily online and the company itself also has an especially user friendly website. This is also an easy brand to find at toy stores and hobby shops. With their attention to quality, detail and user friendly design, it's no wonder that this model train brand is so popular with beginners and experts alike

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Bachmann Williams BAC81662 N Spec Usra 482 Ncamp;Stl $166.27 USRA 482 Light Mountain Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis 555 Inspired by our HO version of the model and equipped with many of the same details found on our awardwinning N scale 280 Consolidation were moving mountains in N scale with this Spectrum USRA 482 Light Mountain. This locomotive performs best on EZ Track curves with a minimum radius of 19 inches. Features include: DCC ready precision motor metal motor and driver axle bearings operating headlight separately applied stack domes and cab completely hidden drive train gear drive metal tender wheels with pickup scale frontmounted dummy knuckle coupler (standard N scale coupler also packed separately) detailed cab interior separate sanding lines separate detail parts including bell whistle pop valves and handrails builders plate diecast finescale driver spokes. An HO scale version of this model is shown for illustration purposes.

Bachmann Williams BAC50735 Ho Usra 060 Erie $67.25 Fully assembled weighted and ready to run. EZ Mate knuckle couplers. Operating smoke unit (smoke oil included). Operating headlight. Die cast chassis. Highly detailed cylinders. Powerful motor. Highly detailed Vanderbilt tender. Accurately molded body shells with prototypical black painting and yellow printing: ERIE logo 119. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 83/4 (222mm). Width: 13/8 (33mm). Height: 2 (51mm).

Bachmann Williams BAC50552 N Usra 060 Switcher Santa Fe $65.81 For use with all N scale equipment. Black Santa Fe 060 steam switcher locomotive. Locomotive has a die cast housing and metal side frames. Motor with worm gear and insulator. Tender has a sloped shell and traction tires. Locomotive: A.T. S.F. painted in white on each side of the cab. Chrome drive wheels and rods. Thin metal grabrail along sides of boiler. Tender: Black w/3283 painted in white on each side. Wheels are chrome. Locomotive has a lifetime limited warranty. Bachmann quality since 1833. Instructions included. Locomotive and tender come embedded within a styrofoam tray which slides into a windowed cardboard box. One Bachmann N Scale Santa Fe Switcher Locomotive. One Bachmann N Scale Tender. Scale: N 1:160. Length: 23/4 (6.9cm) Length: 13/4 (4.4cm). Width: 3/4 (1.9cm) Width: 3/4 (1.6cm). Height: 11/4 (2.8cm) Height: 1 (2.2cm).

Bachmann Williams BAC50620 Ho Usra 060 Steam Loco Nyc $76.85 Compatible with any HO scale electric track and equipment. Working headlight on the steam locomotive. Locomotive is prepainted with white print: 1905. Brass pins and a brass bell on top of boiler. Tender is prepainted black with white print: New York Central. Tender carries a realistic coal load. Standard black plastic couplers. Black and silver metal drive wheels. Working smoke unit with included smoke liquid. Operation manual provided. Lifetime limited warranty on Bachmann locomotives. Scale: HO 1/87. Length: 51/2 (14cm) Length: 5 (12.7cm). Width: 11/2 (3.8cm) Width: 11/2 (3.8cm). Height: 21/8 (5.4cm) Height: 11/2 (3.8cm).

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 BAC50570 N Usra 0-6-0 Switcher and Tender Nyc $53.16 Blackened, machined-metal wheels with RP25 contours. Powerful motor. 2 Traction tires on locomotive. Metal boiler grab rail. Die cast metal chassis. Slope tender with exquisite rivet and coal detail. Frame mounted couplers. Accurately molded plastic body shells prototypically painted Black with crisp White print: New York Central, 1430.

Bachmann Williams BAC82511 N Spec Usra 482 Dcc PntdUnlet $264.99 DCCequipped for speed direction and lighting. Dualmode decoder for DCC or DC operation. 8wheel locomotive pickup and allwheel tender pickup. LED headlight. Diecast boiler. Diecast split locomotive frame. Separate detail parts including stanchions pop valves and whistle. Bodymounted dummy knuckle couplers (compatible with other popular brands). NMRA wheel profile.

Bachmann BAC50570 N Usra 060 Switcher and Tender Nyc $65.81 Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Powerful motor. 2 Traction tires on locomotive. Metal boiler grab rail. Die cast metal chassis. Slope tender with exquisite rivet and coal detail. Frame mounted couplers. Accurately molded plastic body shells prototypically painted Black with crisp White print: New York Central 1430.

S P Whistle Stop 51601 USRA 060 Slope Tender UP No. 4439 with Smoke HO $113.91 This is a HO Scale DCC Union Pacifc USRA 060 Steam Locomotive with Smoke and Slope Tender (#4439) from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Fully assembled weighted and ready to run. DCC equipped. EZ Mate knuckle couplers. Operating smoke unit (smoke oil included). Die cast chassis. Operating headlight. One DCC Union Pacifc USRA 060 Steam Locomotive with Smoke and Slope Tender (#4439).

S P Whistle Stop 51603 USRA 060 with Slope Tender and Smoke BO No. 853 HO $113.91 This is a HO Scale DCC Baltimore and Ohio USRA 060 Steam Locomotive with Smoke and Slope Tender (#353) from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Fully assembled weighted and ready to run. DCC equipped. EZ Mate knuckle couplers. Operating smoke unit (smoke oil included). Die cast chassis. Operating headlight. One DCC Baltimore and Ohio USRA 060 Steam Locomotive with Smoke and Slope Tender (#353).

S P Whistle Stop 51602 USRA 060 Slope Tender SF No. 2121 with Smoke HO $113.91 This is a HO Scale DCC Santa Fe USRA 060 Steam Locomotive with Smoke and Slope Tender (#2121) from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Fully assembled weighted and ready to run. DCC equipped. EZ Mate knuckle couplers. Operating smoke unit (smoke oil included). Die cast chassis. Operating headlight. One DCC Santa Fe USRA 060 Steam Locomotive with Smoke and Slope Tender (#2121).

S P Whistle Stop 51604 USRA 060 with Smoke and Slope Tender Pennsylvania Railroad No. 7834 HO $113.91 This is a HO Scale DCC Pennsylvania Railroad USRA 060 Steam Locomotive with Smoke and Slope Tender (#7834) from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Fully assembled weighted and ready to run. DCC equipped. EZ Mate knuckle couplers. Operating smoke unit (smoke oil included). Die cast chassis. Operating headlight. One DCC Pennsylvania Railroad USRA 060 Steam Locomotive with Smoke and Slope Tender (#7834).

S P Whistle Stop 52001 USRA 060 with Smoke Short Haul Tender Smokey Mountain $113.91 This is the HO Scale DCC USRA Smoky Mountain 060 Steam Locomotive with Smoke and Short Haul Tender (#45) from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. DCC on board. Dualmode digital command control decoders enabling operatio with a standard DC analog power pack or any NMRAcomplian Digital Command Control system. EZ Mate Mark II couplers with metal coil springs. One DCC USRA Smoky Mountain 060 Steam Locomotive with Smoke and Short Haul Tender (#45).

Usra 060 $68.51 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The USRA 060 was a USRA standard class of steam locomotive designed under the control of the United States Railroad Administration, the nationalized railroad system in the United States during World War I. This was the standard light switcher of the USRA types, and was obviously of 060 wheel arrangement in the Whyte notation, or C in UIC classification. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 76 Publication Date: 2010/08/26 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.18 inches

Usra 2882 $68.51 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The USRA 2882 was a USRA standard class of steam locomotive designed under the control of the United States Railroad Administration, the nationalized railroad system in the United States during World War I. These locomotives were of 2882 wheel arrangement in the Whyte notation, or (1D)D1 in UIC classification. A total of 106 locomotives were built to this plan for the USRA; postwar, it became a de facto standard design. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 76 Publication Date: 2010/08/26 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.18 inches

Usra Light Pacific $68.51 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The USRA Light Pacific was a USRA standard class of steam locomotive designed under the control of the United States Railroad Administration, the nationalized railroad system in the United States during World War I. This was the standard light passenger locomotive of the USRA types, and was 462 wheel arrangement in the Whyte notation, or 2 C1 in UIC classification. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 76 Publication Date: 2010/08/26 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.18 inches

Usra Heavy Mikado $68.51 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The USRA Heavy Mikado was a USRA standard class of steam locomotive designed under the control of the United States Railroad Administration, the nationalized railroad system in the United States during World War I. These locomotives were of 282 wheel arrangement in the Whyte notation, or 1 D1 in UIC classification. A total of 233 locomotives were built to this plan for the USRA; postwar, it became a de facto standard design, which was built to the total of 957 locomotives including the USRA originals and all subsequent copies. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 76 Publication Date: 2010/08/26 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.18 inches

Usra Light Mikado $68.51 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The USRA Light Mikado was a USRA standard class of steam locomotive designed under the control of the United States Railroad Administration, the nationalized railroad system in the United States during World War I. This was the standard light freight locomotive of the USRA types, and was of 282 wheel arrangement in the Whyte notation, or 1 D1 in UIC classification. A USRA Light Mikado type locomotive donated to the Museum of Transportation by the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway A total of 625 locomotives were built under the auspices of the USRA, with a further 641 copies built after the end of the USRAs control. The first, for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was completed in July 1918 and given #4500. The locomotives were considered well designed and modern, and were popular and successful. Large numbers remained in service until replaced by diesel locomotives. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 76 Publication Date: 2010/08/26 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.18 inches

S P Whistle Stop 50440 Usra 060 with Smoke and Short Haul Tender Smoky Mountain No. 97 $87.48 Compatible for any HO scale electric track and equipment. Locomotive is prepainted a deep forest green color with a red cab roof and gold print. Front section of the boiler is silver. Brass pins and brass bell on top of boiler. Tender is prepainted a deep forest green color with gold print. Black wheels and coulpers. Coal load realistically molded. Working headlight on the steam locomotive. Standard black plastic couplers. Black and silver metal drive wheels. Working smoke unit with included smoke fluid. Lifetime limited warranty on Bachmann locomotives. Operation manual provided. Length: 51/2 (14cm) 5 (12.7cm). Width: 11/2 (3.8cm) 11/2 (3.8cm). Height: 21/8 (5.4cm) 17/16 (3.7cm).

Usra Locomotives : Usra Light Mikado, Usra Heavy Mikado, Frisco 4003, Usra 0-6-0, Usra 0-8-0, Usra 2-8-8-2, Usra Light Santa Fe $9.37 No Synopsis Available

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S P Whistle Stop 19506 55T 2Bay Hopper with Coal Clinchfield HO $34.43 This is the HO Scale Clinchfield 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load from the Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Removable coal load. Includes: One Clinchfield 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load.

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S P Whistle Stop 50605 USRA 060 with Smoke Tender NYC No. 1434 HO $87.48 USRA 060 with Smoke Tender NYC #1434 HO. High quality components. Designed to suit any budget. Satisfaction ensured.

S P Whistle Stop 50604 USRA 060 with Smoke Tender S.FE No. 2128 HO $87.48 USRA 060 with Smoke Tender S.FE #2128 HO. High quality components. Designed to suit any budget. Satisfaction ensured.

S P Whistle Stop 19503 55T 2Bay Hopper with Coal BO HO $34.43 This is the HO Scale Baltimore and Ohio 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load from the Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Removable coal load. Includes: One Baltimore and Ohio 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load.

S P Whistle Stop 19504 55T 2Bay Hopper with Coal Western Maryland HO $34.43 This is the HO Scale Western Maryland 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load from the Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Removable coal load. Includes: One Western Maryland (speed lettering) 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load.

S P Whistle Stop 19505 55T 2Bay Hopper with Coal Delaware and Hudson HO $34.43 This is the HO Scale Delaware and Hudson 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load from the Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Removable coal load. Includes: One Delaware and Hudson 55 Ton 2Bay USRA Outside Braced Hopper with Load.

S P Whistle Stop 50606 USRA 060 with Smoke Tender Canadian National No. 7356 HO $87.48 USRA 060 with Smoke Tender Canadian National #7356 HO. High quality components. Designed to suit any budget. Satisfaction ensured.

Atlas Model ATM64001 Ho Master Usra Steel Box Undecorated $28.91 By the beginning of WWII, the majority of the classic USRA double-sheathed box cars and theIndustrial Rail clones were rebuilt with steel sides. More rebuilds followed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. By late 1948, close 14,000 of the original 24,500 USRA double-sheathed cars had been rebuilt with quite a degree of variation including the end, door and underframe. These steel side rebuilds were far more popular than theIndustrial Rail single-sheathed counterparts and make a great addition to the Atlas N scale product line. Ready-to-run. Highly detailed body. 10-Panel body. 7-8 or 5-5-5 panel ends as per the prototype. Accurate painting and printing. Brake detail. AccuMate couplers. Opening door. Fishbelly or Straight underframe as per prototype. Separately applied wire grabs and side ladders. Inside height of model may vary from prototype. AccuMate couplers.

Bachmann BAC42502 Bachmann Figure Set 12N Scale $22.1 This is a Set of Twelve N Scale Figures from Bachmann. Recommended for ages 8 and over. For use with N scale railroad layouts and diorama settings. Hand painted plastic figures. Working figures passengers and others. Comments: Due to small parts keep away from children younger than 3.

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S P Whistle Stop 50603 USRA 060 with Smoke Tender UP No. 4442 HO $87.48 USRA 060 with Smoke Tender UP #4442 HO. With smoke unit. Choking Hazard May contain small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Electric train items are not intended for unsupervised children under 14 years of age.

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Bachmann Pine Trees with Snow $9.99 Bring your urban or countryside railroad to life with realistic SceneScapes? trees by Bachmann. Create your own orchard or blanket a hillside in dense forest with deciduous and coniferous trees offered in a variety of sizes. Suitable for all scales. For use with all train layouts. Realistic colors. Removeable bases for more placement options. Size assortment for added realism.

Bachmann Conifer Trees $9.99 Bring your urban or countryside railroad to life with realistic SceneScapes? trees by Bachmann. Create your own orchard or blanket a hillside in dense forest with deciduous and coniferous trees offered in a variety of sizes. Suitable for all scales. For use with all train layouts. Realistic colors. Removeable bases for more placement options. Size assortment for added realism.