| Bachmann Model Trains have been around for over | | | | EMD GP40 locomotive with operating headlight, a tank |
| 150 years, and is one of the largest makers of model | | | | car, box car, and caboose, enough track to make a |
| trains. | | | | 36" circle, and of course the power pack, and |
| For the beginner, the Bachmann model trains are | | | | controller. You get all of this for under $100. |
| probably the easiest to work with. They have many | | | | One look online and you will see many layouts for |
| different products, including tracks, the trains | | | | Bachmann Model Trains, from simple designs, to some |
| themselves as well as scenery. | | | | of the most elaborate creations thought of. This trains |
| One of their best selling styles for a novice is the | | | | are an ideal size for many different permanent and |
| HO30 scale. An "O" scale train, for an HO track. This is | | | | portable layouts, and a good set up can be put on one |
| great because a person who is into this hobby can | | | | standard 8'x4' work base, ideal for keeping children |
| easily transition from one popular scale to another | | | | entertained for hours on end. |
| without having to change track layouts. | | | | Because these trains are large enough to be handled |
| Bachmann Model Trains also come in the popular "O" | | | | by kids, they can even help you put the layout |
| and "HO" scale, both popular among all experience | | | | together, and participate in the actual design. |
| levels. "O" scale is large enough for smaller hands to | | | | Bachmann Model Trains are highly detailed, from their |
| deal with, or older people who may not be able to see | | | | realistic engines, steam trains to diesel locomotives. |
| as well as they used too. | | | | They are great for improving the realism of your |
| For the model train beginner, there are many basic | | | | layout. |
| sets available, some that include locomotive, cars and | | | | One of the major manufacturers of scenery and |
| track. Scenery sets are abundant, and can include | | | | accessories, Plasticville USA, works hand in hand with |
| landscaping, buildings, people and all kinds of vehicles, | | | | Bachmann to make accessories that fit in perfectly |
| that are at perfect size for this scale. The people are | | | | with their train sets. They too are reasonably priced, |
| small enough to look like they can fit in the cars, not on | | | | and products can be sold separately, or in packs. |
| them. | | | | Bachmann has several different kinds of sets, |
| Bachmann Model Trains are available at many | | | | depending on experience. Ready to run sets are just |
| locations, online as well as in many local hobby shops. | | | | that, all you have to do is set up the track, put the train |
| Because of their popularity, you can easily find parts | | | | on it and plug in the power supply and you're ready to |
| and accessories locally as well, rather than having to | | | | go. |
| order online. You can always visit their website to | | | | For those who want a little extra challenge, they also |
| order products directly from them, and their prices are | | | | have many starter kits that have to be assembled |
| very reasonable. | | | | prior to use. It really just depends on how comfortable |
| For example, the Thunderbolt basic set comes with an | | | | you feel working with small parts. |