Bachmann Trains USA

The new Amtrak® #662 (Train Sim World® 2) Siemens ACS-64 is now in stock! Be sure to keep an eye out for it at your local hobby store, or buy it now on the Bachmann webstore: https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=258_292_1058&products_id=8957

With straightforward snap-fit connections and a graded ballast-effect roadbed for realistic ride height, Bachmann's E-Z Track® comes ready to use for all your model railroad needs. Whether you're expanding your first train set or starting a major model railroading project, E-Z Track® is the perfect solution for quick, stress-free construction and reliable operation.

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Tune in tonight at 5.30PM ET for a TrainWorld.com Bachmann live event! Ken Bianco Jr. will be joined by Tony Cook from Model Railroad News and Bachmann's Matt Stern to discuss the latest arrivals and what to expect in the coming months from Bachmann Trains!

Join the stream on Trainworld's page or YouTube channel!

Better late than never, this we have a closer look at our upcoming Thomas and Friends™ Narrow Gauge Personnel figures! Keep in mind that these are samples that may change before full scale production.

The first painted samples of our TCS Wowsound® DCC Streamlined Dreyfuss Hudsons have arrived! These Art Deco Locomotives come with both Scullin and Boxpox driver designs, with road numbers for both types being offered in the 1938 or 1940 schemes. Expected shipping date is Spring 2025!

Please keep in mind that these are pre-production models that may be changed or updated before the final release.

Some exceptional custom weathered, kitbashed, and detailed Bachmann models at the 44th National Narrow Gauge Convention 2024 Pittsburgh!

This week's newsletter is on our HO scale EMD GP38-2! Constructed between 1972 and 1986, the GP38-2 was one of EMD’s most successful diesel-electric road switchers. Featuring many of the same hallmarks found on other EMD road switchers, the type was the successor to the standard GP38, featuring modernized electronics and an updated prime mover. The GP38-2 was a firm favorite of many railroads both large and small, thanks to its reliability and standardized design, which allowed for ease of maintenance. More than 1,700 units were delivered to railroads across North America, in addition to export examples, and most remain in freight service to this day.

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We’re set up at the 44th National Narrow Gauge Convention 2024 Pittsburgh! If you’re at the convention, make sure to stop by and check out our narrow gauge product lines at our tables in the Vendor Hall!

We always love to see the modeling community's creativity! Thanks to Simon Jones for sharing these photos of his kitbash conversion of our large-scale Diesel to his basis—a BR Class 08 Shunter!

Are you ready for LIVE?

Dan Mycio from TCS Train Control Systems will be joining us at 6PM ET to discuss the latest TCS WOWSound® equipped locomotives in the Bachmann line - including the first painted HO Scale Dreyfuss Hudson sample!

Join us tomorrow for our September LIVE! In this month's stream, we'll be taking a close look at several of our new and upcoming TCS WOWSound® equipped products, including the reveal of our first painted sample of an Art Deco icon...

Tune in at 6PM ET on our YouTube channel or page!

Bachmann is headed to the 44th National Narrow Gauge Convention 2024 in Pittsburgh! If you'll be at the convention next week, be sure to stop by our booth for a full display of our current and upcoming narrow gauge products! We look forward to seeing you there!

Find out more: https://www.44nngc.com/

This week's newsletter is all about the GE Dash 8-40CW!

Entering service in 1989, the Dash 8-40CW was the first General Electric road diesel to feature the North American Safety Cab (also known as the wide-cab design), now a standard feature on modern freight locomotives. Between this revolutionary new cab style and other spotting features, the Dash 8 would pave the way for General Electric to become the most successful freight locomotive manufacturer of the 1990s and 2000s, with all subsequent GE locomotives adopting a similar appearance.

See this week's newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4cS3BZp

Are you a hobbyist? Check out this neat promo put together by the Hobby Manufacturers Association - HMA featuring cameos from several notable members of the scale hobby world!

The Hobby Manufacturers Association aims to promote and build interest in hobbies such as model railroading, RC vehicles, rockets, slot cars, games, and more. Bachmann is a proud longtime member and supporter of the HMA. You can find out more about their mission to grow the next generation of hobbyists at https://www.myhobbyfun.org/

"I am a hobbyist”

It's the first Tuesday of the month. You know what that means... We're sure you won't want to miss this month's livestream with TrainWorld.com!

Doug Blaine will be joining the 6PM ET stream for a very special reveal 👀

Our offices, service department, and customer service are closed today for Labor Day. They will reopen at our usual time on Tuesday, September 3rd.

This week's newsletter is on our HO Scale Steel Coil Cars! New Angled Hood versions with classic railroad paint schemes, representing earlier cars, are now shipping.

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Time to call in the MoW crew - Our Amtrak® Phase V EMD GP38-2 is now shipping in HO Scale! Seen here on Andy Rubbo's amazing Northeast Corridor layout.

Find out more and see our full range of GP38-2s: https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=258_288_297

The moment you've all been waiting for! After revealing these HO Scale Thomas and Friends™ figures on the last livestream with TrainWorld.com, we figured it's time we showed them off! Keep in mind that these are prototypes and may change before production.

For this week's : A first look at the new paint schemes for our HO Scale GP40s with DCC on Board®!

Constructed between 1965 and 1971, the four-axle GP40 was one of the earliest EMD locomotives from the Second Generation era, and remarkably, it continues to be found in operation today. Built to replace the previously offered GP35 series, the GP40 was designed with versatility in mind, being equally efficient at yard work, industrial operations, and light road duties. A staggering 1,221 units were produced for railroads across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, using mostly standardized components (for ease of maintenance) unless directed otherwise by the purchaser. With these easy to use and affordable locomotives, you can digitally control speed, lighting, and direction. Compatible with all NMRA-compliant DCC systems.

This weeks newsletter is all about the HO Scale GE 44 Tonner! Built between 1940 and 1956, the General Electric 44-Ton Switcher was designed to replace steam locomotives in light freight duties, primarily finding use as yard switchers for class one railroads and industrial complexes. Among only a handful of locomotives permitted to operate with a single-person crew under common carrier regulations, the 44-Ton was also an appealing choice for shortlines. The reliability of the type ensured their longevity, and many can still be found in operation today, both on tourist railroads and in revenue service.

Read this weeks newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3YVOLxS

Coming soon to Large Scale: we're introducing structure kits!

Look for the Station Platform and Covered Bridge building kits in 2025! These models are appropriately scaled to look the part on any Large "G" Scale railroad, designed with tough, durable construction for use on both indoor and outdoor layouts.

Find out more: https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=9200

Since he was officially revealed on the last (Thomas Thursday) live stream with TrainWorld.com, we figured it was time to show a high-res photo of the first unpainted sample of Stanley in HO Scale!