O gauge GP30 by Williams by Bachmann

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The Electro-Motive Division GP30 road diesel was a milestone. The first of the so-called second generation of diesel engines, it was more modern and efficient than even the F units and Geeps which had replaced steam. Although the timeframe it was produced (1961-63) was limited, nearly 1,000 came off the assembly line at La Grange, […]

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Bachmann’s HO scale Schnabel Car, In-depth Product Review

Bachmanns HO scale Schnabel Car

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Schnabel car is one of the largest freight cars ever made, and each is designed for a specific purpose. Senior editor Jim Hediger reviews Bachmann’s new HO scale model of the unique car, and he provides some tips on operating one realistically […]

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Bachmann’s Emily locomotive and rolling stock

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Marc Horovitz Emily gauge-1 locomotive and rolling stock Bachmann Industries1400 E. Erie AvenuePhiladelphia PA 19124Prices: See textWebsite: www.bachmanntrains.com Mostly plastic gauge-1 locomotive and rolling stock from the “Thomas and Friends” TV series; hook-and-loop couplers; metal wheels; moving eyes on locomotive; circuit breaker in engine for overload protectionPros: Well designed and constructed toys; excellent paint and […]

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Bachmann Li’l Big Haulers starter set

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Marc Horovitz Complete gauge-1 train set Bachmann Trains1400 East Erie AvenuePhiladelphia PA 19124Price: $279Website: www.bachmanntrains.com Li’l Big Haulers “Fast Freight” train set (#90196); includes steam-outline locomotive, boxcar, gondola car, caboose, circle of track, power supply, speed controller, and instructions in three languages; four-wheel rolling stock; hook-and-loop couplers; instruction booklet; exploded drawing of engine Pros: Attractively […]

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Video: Cody’s Office Trainfest 2012 special report part 1

Codys Office Trainfest 2012 special report part 1

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page On November 10-11, 2012, the Model Railroader staff attended Trainfest 2012. Many model railroading manufacturers were there to showcase their latest products. See highlights from the show as associate editor Cody Grivno interviews representatives from Athearn, Bachmann, Woodland Scenics, Kato USA, and Walthers. […]

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Video: Cody’s Office Trainfest 2012 special report part 1

Codys Office Trainfest 2012 special report part 1

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page On November 10-11, 2012, the Model Railroader staff attended Trainfest 2012. Many model railroading manufacturers were there to showcase their latest products. See highlights from the show as associate editor Cody Grivno interviews representatives from Athearn, Bachmann, Woodland Scenics, Kato USA, and Walthers. […]

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Bachmann HO scale Alco S-2 diesel locomotive

Bachmann HO scale Alco S-2 diesel locomotive

Bachmann HO scale Alco S-2 diesel locomotive From the growl of the turbocharged 539 diesel engine to the bleat of the single-chime air horn, this HO scale Alco S-2 captures the sounds of its prototype. This Bachmann SoundValue model has a simplified version of a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. The accurately detailed and […]

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