| Bachmann is a premier manufacturer of model | | | | are examples of the accessories that Bachmann |
| trains and accessories. Bachmann model trains and | | | | model trains provide. One can purchase the liquid |
| products has been a leader in the industry since | | | | that makes it possible to produce smoke from a |
| the 1960's. Other manufacturers to include the | | | | train stack. For railroaders, the products that |
| infamous Lionel, use Bachmann products to | | | | surround the train are just as important as the |
| enhance the model railroader's experience. | | | | train itself. Bachmann model trains offer |
| Model railroader is a term used to define the | | | | do-it-yourself kits to provide the railroader with an |
| model train hobbyist or enthusiast. Model | | | | experience of not only creating but of being |
| railroading became popular due to the fascination | | | | involved in the production of the system itself. |
| with the American railroad system. Though many | | | | Bachmann produces the very popular Plasticville |
| do not realize that the railroad system is still as | | | | line, as well as, a massive assortment of railroad |
| important today as it was over 100 years ago, | | | | system accessories and even a line featuring the |
| America still uses the rail system to transport | | | | popular Thomas the Tank Engine. Not only do the |
| goods. As of yet, a more efficient means to | | | | Bachmann railroaders rely on Bachmann but other |
| transport coal has not been found. Without coal, | | | | model train brands also rely on the Bachmann |
| people do not get electricity. Most do not give | | | | product line to supply detailed accessories to |
| electricity a second thought but a power plant | | | | enhance the railroading experience. |
| needs a fossil fuel to maintain and sustain large | | | | Bachmann trains are offered in a variety of sizes |
| areas. Without the railroad system, this would be | | | | and like other train manufacturers base models on |
| a difficult task. | | | | scale ration. Bachmann offers a couple of |
| Bachmann did not begin as a model train | | | | different models besides the industry standard N, |
| manufacturer; in fact, they catered to the elite | | | | H0 and 0 models. Thanks to Bachmann's ability to |
| before the Civil War. Providing decorative | | | | adapt and change with through civil and world |
| ornamental hair accessories and other items | | | | wars, a niche was found that captivated the |
| coveted by the wealthy of the time. Bachmann | | | | imaginations of the American people. |
| evolved and met the needs and demands of the | | | | Today, Bachmann trains are manufactured in |
| people and out of the evolution, came Plasticville | | | | China but and sold all over the world to meet the |
| trains and products. Bachmann remains popular | | | | needs of today's railroader. Bachmann is |
| and provides many railroaders with not only a | | | | cemented in this industry. Variety and |
| variety of model trains and sizes but an | | | | specialization have solidified this company in an |
| enormous amount of accessories to complete | | | | industry that is at the beginning of a re-growth |
| even the most detailed rail system. | | | | period and turning out the next generation of |
| Homes, stores, gas stations, animals and people | | | | model railroaders. |