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One of the most exciting parts of building a model railway for many is the purchasing of rolling stock and trains to run. This can also be the most expensive part of the hobby; however there are a few brands of model trains that offer starter kits at affordable prices. Bachmann is one of these brands and provide an ideal starting point. This article looks briefly at the interesting history of Bachmann model trains and the range currently available.

Bachmann was found as long ago as 1833, around the time of the first railways in England. They did not produce model railway products however but manufactured of all things, vanity products!

After the Second World War, Bachmann created a product which became a household name. "Plasticville USA". This was a range of plastic model buildings to use on your model railway. It wasn't until 1966 that Bachmann entered the model railway market in N scale due to the increasing popularity of this scale at the time.

Today Bachmann has grown internationally and produce a wide range of model train products. They now have model trains available in N scale, HO scale, G scale and On30 which is basically O scale trains running on HO gauge track to represent narrow gauge trains. Bachmann is also planning to move into O scale in the near future.

In 1988 Bachmann introduced a range of model trains which appealed to the more advanced modeller. The "Spectrum" range had more detail, better quality construction, better motors and more realistic paint schemes. As Bachmann had a strong reputation for beginner level and inexpensive model trains, the Spectrum range acted as a totally different company to Bachmann in an effort to build the reputation of Spectrum as an exclusively high quality product.

Prices for the Spectrum product were at the upper end of the scale so in 1992 Bachmann introduced a mid range product called Bachmann plus. Eventually all Bachmann model trains were upgraded to the plus series and the plus was dropped from the name and all Bachmann trains became the silver series in 1997.

Bachmann has ensured that all its trains are brought up to DCC (Digital Command Control) standards where a small microchip needs to be installed into the locomotive for it to receive digital signals to operate the train. Most Bachmann trains today are DCC ready straight out of the box.

Bachmann manufactures trains of North American, British, German and Chinese locomotives and trains. In Britain the brand "Bachmann Branch-Line" is used for its OO scale British prototype trains and Graham Farish is used for the N scale range. Graham Farish was a popular N scale model train manufacture that Bachmann bought out in 2001. In Germany the name "Liliput" is given to the German prototype train range.

Bachmann produces a wide range of model train sets which can help you get started with rolling stock, track and controller all included.

So when the time comes to purchase your model trains, make sure you check out Bachmann for entry level, relatively inexpensive rolling stock.

Happy Railroading!

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Bachmann N Scale 11.25'' Curved EZ Track® $9.99 Expand your N scale RailRoad empire! Fits with all N scale EZ Track®Nickel silver track gray roadbed 6 peices/package Backmann E-Z track system. Snaps together and stays together on floors, tables and carpets. No nails, screws or special tools needed! Bachmann N scale nickel silver E-Z Track® features: snap-fit assembly nickel silver rails for superior electric conductivity low-profile spike heads modeled from AAR track engineering dimensions

Bachmann N Scale Frontiersman Train Set $215.38 This Bachmann N Scale Frontiersman Train Set includes many old-time toy train cars. This electric train set comes with easy to assemble nickel silver E-z track.Made by Bachmann TrainsModel: 24006Materials: Plastic and metalIncludes American 4-4-0 steam locomotive and tender, old-time water tank car, old-time box car, old-time gondola car, old-time flat car and old-time bobber cabooseOval track is 34 inches wide x 24 inches long of nickel silver E-z trackAlso comes with power pack and speed controllerRecommended for ages 8 and older

Bachmann N Scale Explorer Train Set $156.91 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 Yard Boss Train Set - N Scale $99.99 When there?s freight to be moved, there?s nothing like the raw power of a steam locomotive to get the job done. Our Yard Boss train set comes complete with Bachmann?s exclusive E-Z Track® snap-fit track and roadbed system, plus: 0-6-0 steam locomotive and tender, box car, quad hopper, wide-vision caboose, 24½ circle of nickel silver E-Z Track® including 11 pieces curved track and 1 curved plug-in terminal rerailer, power pack and speed controller, and illustrated instruction manual.

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 5'' Straight EZ Track® - N Scale $9.99 GO WEST! and let these straight tracks take you there! Nickel silver track gray roadbed 6 peices per packageworks with all N Scale EZ Track® Adds 30" of track to your empire! Backmann E-Z track system. Snaps together and stays together on floors, tables and carpets. No nails, screws or special tools needed.

Bachmann BAC70977 50 ft. Steel Reefer Lehigh Valley N-Scale $18.2 This N Scale 50' Steel Reefer Car (Lehigh Valley #7120) is a Bachmann Silver Series Rolling Stock Car. Ready to run plastic bodied car. Compatible with any N scale track. Molded-in rivets, vents, doors with lock bars, ladders, and ribbed details. Brake wheel, stirrup steps, and roof walk are molded to the body. Dual axled trucks with realistically molded side frames. Metal wheels. Detailed under carriage. Couplers are mounted to the trucks. Single door on each side (molded-in). Authentically painted white with black print: Lehigh Valley, LV 7120, Insulated LD, red flag logo. Scale: N 1:160. Length: 3-3/4" (9.5cm). Width: 3/4" (1.9cm). Height: 1-1/8" (2.9cm)

Bachmann 18 Inch Radius EZ Track - HO Scale $9.99 Curves ahead! Have your railroad snake across the land with the Backmann E-Z track system. 4 peices per package Black Road bed Nickle Silver Rails Works with all EZ Track Backmann E-Z track system. Snaps together and stays together on floors, tables and carpets. No nails, screws or special tools needed. Bachmann HO scale E-Z Track® features: clear tie spacing low-profile spike heads modeled from AAR track engineering dimensions

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.

Bachmann Williams BAC18401 Bobber Caboose Union Pacific $28.93 This is the HO Scale Union Pacific Bobber Caboose by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Up. Premium HO scale Silver Series Rolling Stock. Blackened metal wheels. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic axles. Includes: One Union Pacific Bobber Caboose. Scale: HO 1/87.

Bachmann BAC70578 N Centerflo Hopper Erie Lackawanna $20.74 Highly detailed painted in grey Erie Lackawanna written on the side Very realistic Comes in a clear case that can be used to display the car Bachmann N Scale Premium Silver Series Rolling Stock. Length: 4.49" (114 mm). Width:.63" (16 mm). Height: 1.03" (26 mm).

Bachmann Williams BAC19138 Ho AlbertaEdmonton Grain Hopper $30.55 This is the HO scale Blue Cylindrical Grain Hopper by Bachmann For ages 14 years and up. Premium HO scale Silver Series Rolling Stock Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZMate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking Alberta/Edmonton logo. Includes: (1) HO scale Blue Cylindrical Grain Hopper. Length: 7.56 (192 mm). Width: 1.38 (35 mm). Height: 1.93 (49 mm)

Bachmann Williams BAC19348 Ho JS Excursion Car Yellow and Silver $46.15 This is the HO Scale Yellow and Silver Jackson Sharp OpenSide Excursion Car with Seats from Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Features: Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mouted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. Includes: One Yellow and Silver Unlettered Jackson Sharp OpenSide Excursion Car. Scale: HO 1/87. Length: 63/4 (171.45mm). Width: 11/2 (38.1mm). Height: 13/4 (44.45mm)

Bachmann BAC71270 Hi-Cube Box Car New York Central N-Scale $19.16 This N Scale Hi-Cube Box Car (New York Central #173861) is a Bachmann Silver Series Rolling Stock Car. Ready to run plastic bodied car. Compatible with any N scale track. Molded-in rivets and door details. Ladders, brake wheel, stirrup steps, and door lock bars are molded to the body. Dual axled trucks with realistically molded side frames. Metal wheels. Detailed under carriage. Couplers are mounted to the trucks. Single door on each side (molded-in). Authentically painted teal with white print: NYC 173861, New York Central System logo (white/red/black). Scale: N 1:160. Length: 3-1/8" (7.9cm). Width: 3/4" (1.9cm). Height: 1-3/8" (3.5cm).

Bachmann Williams BAC18449 Ho Bobber Caboose PaintedUnlettered $28.93 This HO Scale Bachmann Silver Series Rolling Stock Features an Unlettered Bobber Caboose. Compatible with any HO scale model railroad equipment. Fully assembled Silver Series car. Fine line moldings create an authentic appearance. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Added weight for optimum tracking. Celcon trucks. Detailed black underframe. Body color is red with a black roof and railings and red grabrails. Caboose is packed in a plastic tray and viewed through a windowed cardboard box. Includes: One HO Scale Bobber Caboose (Unlettered). Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 3 (7.6cm). Width: 11/4 (3cm). Height: 2 (4.9cm)

Bachmann Williams BAC18614 Ho Ore Car Pennsylvania $28.93 This Pennsylvania Ore Car (#14510) is a Premium HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Fully assembled and ready to roll. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Barber 100 Ton roller bearing trucks made of Celcon material. Added weight for optimum tracking. Detailed brakewheel and undercarriage. Accurately molded body shell prototypically painted black with white printing: Pennsylvania PRR 14510 PRR logo data. Includes: (1) Freight Car. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 33/4 (95mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 13/4 (34mm).

Bachmann Williams BAC18006 Ho Plugdoor Box CarConrail $29.9 This is Bachmann s Premium HO Scale Silver Series Conrail (No.171069) 50 PlugDoor Box Car. Finely molded in panel lines and rivet details give a realistic appearance to this rolling stock car. Complement any HO scale model train yard. Ladders grab irons stirrup steps brake wheel and door latches are molded to the body. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon trucks with realistic sideframes. Detailed underframe. Added weight for optimum tracking. Dual axled trucks with metal wheels. Your plugdoor box car is tightly fitted within a platic tray which slides into a windowed cardboard box for storage. Includes: One HO Scale 50 PlugDoor Box Car (Conrail). Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 67/8 (17.4cm). Width; 13/8 (3.4cm). Height: 2 (5cm)

Bachmann Trains Southern Evans All-Door Box Car-Ho Scale $21.54 Silver Series rolling stock features: blackened metal wheels body mounted couplers and non-magnetic axles.

Bachmann BAC42213 Ho Picnic Set $17.99 Great detail addition to any HO scale model layout. This picnic set includes:. Pavillion and brick fireplace. Three picnic benches. Three trash cans. One water spicket. Plastic pieces colored in Silver, Black, White or Brown.

Bachmann Williams BAC45623 O Signal Bridge Silver $31.85 Snap fit assembly no glue necessary. Styled after authentic American prototype. Realistic detailing. All parts are finely molded in a silverish gray plastic. Yellow red and green plastic lens covers. Complement any O scale model railroad layout or train yard. Pictorial assembly instructions provided. Scale: O 1:48.

Bachmann Williams BAC19140 Ho Grain Hopper Saskatchewan $30.55 This Saskatchewan Cylindrical Grain Hopper (#397387) is a Premium HO Scale Model Ready to Roll from the Bachmann Silver Series Series. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Realistically detailed Barber 100 ton roller bearing trucks molded in black Celcon material. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Roofwalk with micromolded diamond tread. Delicately molded brakewheel. Four bays with moldedin outlet gates. Accurately molded plastic body shell with prototypical orange and brown painting and yellow printing: Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation SKNX 397387 data. Includes: One Cylindrical Hopper. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 75/8 (194mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 21/8 (55mm).

Bachmann Williams BAC18704 Ho Burlington Northern Hopper $32.08 This Burlington Northern Bethlehem Steel 100Ton 3Bay Hopper (#542979) is a Premium HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Realistically detailed Barber 100 ton roller bearing trucks molded in black Celcon material. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Exterior braces complete with rivet detail. Detailed brake cylinder and air reservoir. Delicately molded brakewheel. Removable coal load. Three bays with moldedin outlet gates. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted black with crisp white print: Burlington Northern BN 542979 logo data. Added steel weight for optimum tracking. Includes: One 3Bay Hopper. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 63/8 (161mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 13/4 (44mm)

Bachmann Williams BAC17920 Ho 50 ft. Steel Reefer Nyc $29.9 This is the HO scale 50 Steel Reefer by Bachmann For ages 14 years and up. Premium HO scale Silver Series Rolling Stock Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZMate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking New York Central Logo. Includes: (1) HO scale 50 Steel Reefer. Length: 6.97 (177 mm). Width: 1.30 (33 mm). Height: 1.97 (50 mm)

Bachmann Williams BAC17828 Ho 40 ft. Single Dome Tank Texaco $29.9 This is the HO scale 40 Single Dome Tank Car by Bachmann For ages 14 years and up. Premium HO scale Silver Series Rolling Stock Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZMate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking Texaco logo. Includes: (1) HO scale 40 Single Dome Tank Car. Length: 5.43 (138 mm). Width: 1.38 (35 mm). Height: 1.89 (48 mm)

Bachmann Williams BAC17531 Ho 56 ft. ACF Hopper Cargill Salt $30.55 This is the HO scale 56 ACF CenterFlow Car by Bachmann For ages 14 years and up. Premium HO scale Silver Series Rolling Stock Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZMate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking Cargill Salt. Includes: (1) HO scale 56 ACF CenterFlow Car. Length: 7.72 (196 mm). Width: 1.34 (34 mm). Height: .097 (53 mm)

Bachmann Williams BAC19136 Ho Govt of Canada Grain Hopper $30.55 This is the HO scale Yellow Cylindrical Grain Hopper by Bachmann For ages 14 years and up. Premium HO scale Silver Series Rolling Stock Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZMate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking Government Of Canada logo. Includes: (1) HO scale Yellow Cylindrical Grain Hopper. Length: 7.56 (192 mm). Width: 1.38 (35 mm). Height: 1.93 (49 mm)

Bachmann Williams BAC18439 Ho Bobber Caboose Maryland and Pennsylvania $28.93 This HO Scale Bachmann Silver Series Rolling Stock Features a Maryland and Pennsylvania Bobber Caboose. Compatible with any HO scale model railroad equipment Fully assembled Silver Series car Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Body mounted couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Added weight for optimum tracking Celcon trucks. Includes: One HO Scale Painted Maryland and Pennsylvania Bobber Caboose. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 3 (76.2mm). Width: 1.25 (31.75mm). Height: 1.75 (44.45mm)

Bachmann Williams BAC17518 Ho CSX 56 ft. Center Flow Hopper $29.47 This CSX 56 ACF CenterFlow Hopper (#25643) is a Premium HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Series. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Celcon trucks Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Delicately molded brakewheel Four bays with moldedin outlet gates. Includes: One 56 AFC CenterFlow Hopper. Scale: HO 1/87. Length: 8 (203mm). Width: 1.5 (38mm). Height: 2.25 (57mm)

Bachmann G Scale White Christmas Train Set $565.9 This Bachmann G Scale White Christmas Train Set electric train set includes power pack and speed control. This ready to run train set comes with steam locomotive with operating headlight and much more.Made by Bachmann TrainsModel: 90076Materials: Plastic and metalG Scale ready to run electric train set includes 4-6-0 steam locomotive with operating headlight, smoke and speed synchronized soundIncludes tender with wood load, combine car with operating door and lighted interior and coach car with lighted interiorOval track is 98 inches long x 51 inches wideFeatures power pack and speed controllerOne 1.9 volt battery required (not included)Recommended for ages 8 and older

Bachmann Williams BAC19133 Ho Cn Demonstrator Grain Hopper $30.55 This is the HO scale Multi Colored Cylindrical Grain Hopper by Bachmann For ages 14 years and up. Premium HO scale Silver Series Rolling Stock Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZMate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking Canadian National Demonstrator logo. Includes: (1) HO scale Yellow Cylindrical Grain Hopper. Length: 7.56 (192 mm). Width: 1.38 (35 mm). Height: 1.93 (49 mm)

Bachmann 9'' Straight Track - HO Scale $9.99 Expand your HO Railroad Empire from sea to shing sea! Steel alloy track with black roadbed 4 peices per package Works with all HO scale EZ track Four pieces of 9? Straight Track build 36? of railroad. Backmann E-Z track system. Snaps together and stays together on floors, tables and carpets. No nails, screws or special tools needed. Bachmann HO scale E-Z Track® features: clear tie spacing low-profile spike heads modeled from AAR track engineering dimensions

Bachmann Williams BAC18015 Ho 50 ft. Plug Door Box Car Bamp;O $29.9 This is the HO Scale B and O 50 PlugDoor Box Car (#478554) from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 14 and Up. These readytorun cars are prepainted and lettered and include trucks and hornhook couplers. Includes: One B and O 50 PlugDoor Box Car. Scale: HO 1/87. Length: 73/8 (187.32mm).