| If you're serious about getting into model trains, | | | | have real steam engines. These can be purchased |
| then Bachmann Model Trains are the brand to | | | | as single cars or engines, though there are also a |
| begin your hobby with. This company has been in | | | | variety of basic sets available. |
| the business of manufacturing quality model trains | | | | Most of these basic sets are very affordable and |
| for more than a century and a half now and are | | | | offer everything you need to get started. For a |
| one of the biggest and best respected names in | | | | no-frills starter set, the Thunderbolt makes a |
| the model train industry. Bachmann offers a huge | | | | good choice. This set includes a EMD GP40 Santa |
| variety of different engines, cars, tracks and | | | | Fe locomotive with working headlight, a tanker, |
| everything else a hobbyist could want in several | | | | boxcar and off center caboose. There is also |
| different scales. The company's offerings include | | | | track included to form a 36" circle with 11 curved |
| products in the popular O and HO scales. | | | | tracks and one terminal re-railer, all EZ track which |
| Bachmann trains are slightly more expensive than | | | | snaps together for quick assembly as well as the |
| some of the other brands of model trains, but | | | | speed controller, power pack and user's manual - |
| the quality of these trains is considered by | | | | the set sells at a little less than $100, a good |
| hobbyists to be more than worth the price tag. | | | | value for everything which is included and the |
| These are very detailed trains which require no | | | | quality of Bachmann's products. |
| assembly, making them enjoyable for beginners | | | | If you're looking for something for the holidays, |
| and experienced hobbyists alike, as well as kits | | | | the Yuletide Special may be more your speed. |
| which you can assemble yourself if you chose. | | | | This set includes a USRA 0-6-0 steam locomotive |
| Bachmann offers what is perhaps the largest | | | | with light and tender car, gondola car, combine car |
| selection of accessories on the market including | | | | and box car. Also included are sufficient EZ |
| scenery items like buildings and figurines which are | | | | Tracks for a 47" x 38" oval, speed controller, |
| also highly detailed. | | | | power pack and user's manual for $185; again, a |
| You can also find popular model trains like Thomas | | | | great value. |
| the Train Engine which is a particular favorite with | | | | You can find Bachmann model trains easily online |
| young children. You can also choose from popular | | | | and the company itself also has an especially user |
| railroads including the Santa Fe, Pacific Railroad, | | | | friendly website. This is also an easy brand to find |
| Union Pacific and more. There are even trolleys | | | | at toy stores and hobby shops. |
| available and steam locomotives, some of which | | | | |