| One of the most prominent manufacturers of model | | | | (also referred to as LGB scale) model railroad |
| railroads is Bachmann. This only makes sense | | | | apparatus. Bachmann G scale trains usually are quite |
| because Bachmann model trains sell the most model | | | | durable and can withstand all types of weather. G |
| railroads worldwide, providing more than 1.3 million train | | | | scale model trains usually are made for both outdoor |
| sets for just the American market. Currently, | | | | and indoor usage. The second biggest manufacturer |
| Bachmann concentrates on quality, low cost model | | | | of G scale model trains is Bachmann. |
| railroads for the general public. A wide range of train | | | | Plasticville U.S.A.: A range of accessories to make |
| scales are available. Numerous retail outlets carry | | | | model railroad scenery that includes bridges, train |
| Bachmann beginner sets, and they therefore are quite | | | | stations and buildings that you can purchase in O and |
| popular among people just starting out and people who | | | | HO sizes. |
| are experienced with the hobby. | | | | Williams: It includes a wide range of tracks, sets and |
| Although the first company was established in | | | | locomotives made for O scale on a 3-rail track and is |
| Philadelphia in 1833, it wasn't until the late 1960's that | | | | currently owned by Bachmann trains. |
| Bachmann began making the model trains. In 1968, the | | | | Spectrum: A group of sets, tenders and locomotives |
| company introduced N scale train models, and then the | | | | that is available in many different train sizes. |
| train scales HO, On30, OO, HOn30 and G models | | | | E-Z Command: Accessories, decoders and Digital |
| started getting more popular. Currently, the Chinese | | | | Command Control (DCC) controllers. You can |
| owned Kader Group makes Bachmann model trains | | | | independently guide one or more trains on the same |
| and manufactures the line of products in China. | | | | part of the track with a DCC system. Bachmann DCC |
| The first types of Bachmann model trains before the | | | | systems are compatible with the National Model |
| early 1990's usually were more popular as toys than | | | | Railroad Association (NMRA). |
| as collectors items for dedicated hobbyists. You need | | | | E-Z Track System: A roadbed and track system |
| to be careful when buying older Bachmann trains since | | | | made for N and HO scale model trains. The track |
| lots of the first trains made weren't as sturdy as | | | | comes with a roadbed and is provided in steel alloy or |
| hobbyists might think. Regardless, Bachmann trains | | | | nickel silver metal. Keep in mind that it costs more to |
| made more recently have improved and are known | | | | have nickel silver track, but it is very conductive and is |
| for being very durable. For instance, Bachmann put the | | | | also resistant to corrosion and rust to enable superior |
| Spectrum type of train on the market in 1988 with | | | | performance. Bachmann produces one of the largest |
| better motors, more realistic paint, and an increased | | | | range of track pieces on the market. |
| attention to detail. This variety of trains is thought to be | | | | Scene Scapes: A group of landscape materials, |
| very good for HO scale, G scale, On30 scale and N | | | | miniature figures and trees that are compatible for |
| scale. | | | | numerous train scales. |
| Since Bachmann Trains has partially grown by | | | | Bachmann model trains have changed from toy trains |
| purchasing other brands, it has developed a wide | | | | within the late 1960's to the biggest maker of model |
| range of accessories and trains that include the | | | | trains right now. The company is recognized all over |
| following: | | | | the world and offers a complete line of goods that |
| Bachmann Trains: The main group of train sets, | | | | ranges from beginning sets to very quality items. |
| accessories, rolling stock and locomotives provide for | | | | Therefore, Bachmann model trains can be purchased |
| a variety of model sizes that are very popular. | | | | at numerous hobby and retail shops. |
| Bachmann Big Haulers: A complete array of G scale | | | | |