| Bachmann model trains are manufactured by | | | | train sets called the Big Haulers. These G scale |
| Bachmann Industries. Bachmann is a Chinese | | | | models include trains, shays, as well as, streetcars. |
| owned company headquartered in Hong Kong. | | | | Their most recognized line is the Emmett Kelly Jr. |
| Bachmann is the largest seller of toy model trains | | | | circus model trains, introduced in 1993. |
| globally (in terms of volume). Bachmann model | | | | In 1998, Bachmann model trains came-out with |
| trains primarily specialize in low cost high quality | | | | their Spectrum H0 scale 2-8-0 Consolidation, which |
| starter train sets. | | | | was chosen "Model of the Year" by the readers |
| For all of you history buffs... In 1968, Bachmann | | | | of Model Railroader magazine. By 2000, Spectrum |
| entered the toy model train market by starting N | | | | was no longer considered a separate product and |
| scale train products. In 1970 Bachmann got in the | | | | developed into one of the Bachmann product |
| HO model trains market. Bachmann held exclusive | | | | lines, as Spectrum was finally added in Bachmann's |
| licenses to produce models of trains created by | | | | regular catalogs. |
| Budd Company Passenger trains and United | | | | In 2001, Bachmann started to produce model |
| Aircraft's high-speed trains. | | | | trains in On30 scale (O scale on HO tracks). |
| In 1988 Bachmann unveiled the "Spectrum" line of | | | | Currently, Bachmann offers trains in H0 scale, N |
| premium quality model train equipment, including | | | | scale (1:160 and 1:148), On30, 00 gauge, HOn30 |
| updated motors, more realistic paint designs, and | | | | (H0 scale on N tracks) and G scale globally, in |
| finer details. | | | | addition to buildings and train accessories. |
| In 1990 Bachmann started to produce large scale | | | | |