| Bachmann, next to Hornby is the best known model | | | | a secure position in terms of stocking for the local |
| train manufacturer in the Global market. The two most | | | | market and making the right products available. |
| extensive product ranges have garnered an enviable | | | | International exchange rates are currently a bit of a |
| reputation for quality and reliability. There will always be | | | | lottery but that applies to all exporters. Bachmann |
| detractors but Bachmann certainly stands out. Hornby | | | | model trains and train sets are available all over the |
| were the first to exploit the international market so it is | | | | world but does it make them better? |
| an accolade to them that they have made such | | | | It is most unlikely that a global exporter would not have |
| international inroads. | | | | a stand-out product range and a support structure to |
| This company has a very strong product range and | | | | back it up. There is no doubt that model railroaders are |
| they ensure it is readily available. It is this statement | | | | a fickle bunch but Bachmann seems to have |
| that I make when asked why they are doing so well. | | | | positioned itself internationally in a very good place so |
| There is a huge array of products including | | | | their quality and reliability you could say is proven. |
| locomotives, rolling stock of all descriptions, scenery, | | | | This company's products will almost certainly form at |
| and all manner of accessories and all visible online. You | | | | least a part of most track layouts, particularly in the US, |
| can request a catalogue online and it is jammed with all | | | | simply because there is so much available and actually |
| manner of interest for the model railroad enthusiast. | | | | this makes it very easy to start a layout with a simple |
| The Bachmann products form the backbone of their | | | | model boxed set. Most new modellers start with a |
| product range as would be expected. There are two | | | | boxed set anyway so it is understandable if the new |
| more ranges and they should be considered if you are | | | | modeller to expand his layout from the same |
| thinking of their products for your next purchase. The | | | | manufacturer although it is not absolutely necessary. |
| sheer number of products is impressive. I know that | | | | Most modellers will look for consistently so with DCC |
| the number of different products will surprise even the | | | | systems available and other accessories from the |
| most experienced model train enthusiast, for instance. | | | | same maker and of course it makes sense. They do |
| Just in HO gauge there are 32 train sets 350 | | | | not make the best of everything though so it is often |
| locomotives including steam. In addition there is a | | | | the case that scenery or other accessories will be |
| Thomas the tank engine department, track, scenery, | | | | bought from an alternative supplier. |
| control systems, and a host of accessories and all for | | | | In summary. Bachmann does have a fantastic product |
| the HO scale. | | | | range of very high quality locomotives and rolling stock |
| Bachmann is an evocative name according to many | | | | as well as a whole raft of accessories. Possibly not |
| because it has a European 'feel' about it. It is possible | | | | the best at everything but their product range as a |
| that the international market has been influenced by | | | | whole is substantial and high quality and certainly keeps |
| that. Their global network of distributors have provided | | | | their competitors busy. |