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These videos demonstrate the features, maintenance requirements and history of the Bachmann Spectrum Large Scale 1:20.3 38 Ton Shay Locomotive. This is a great model and will surely be loved by Bachmann large scale fans. Got any comments? Please leave them in the comment area below. >> See the Bachmann Spectrum Shay models here  

This is an overview of Bachmann’s product display at the International Hobby Expo at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Illinois. The interview is with Doug Blaine the Vice President of Marketing for Bachmann Trains. Items overviewed: >> N scale Bachmann >> Royal Blue Bachmann Starter Train Set >> GP7 Diesel Locomotive >> [...]

Model train beginners need clarity! Why do model railroaders need clarity? Because the model train opportunities are endless! You can build a layout in your basement, attic, shed, garage or garden. You can run steam or diesel locomotives. You can have multilevel railways with rivers, dams, mountains, snow… You get the idea! The opportunities are [...]

A question I get constantly asked by people considering model trains as their new hobby is “Which model train scale (or gauge) is best?” This is a great question, but, let’s clear up a common mistake model train beginners tend to make… And that is to confuse scale and gauge. I’ll explain… Scale is the [...]