Bachman Model Trains
Boys and girls and the not so young are fascinated by train sets. Even in this computer age, they are still very popular. Bachman Industries was formed in 1833 and the Bachman Model Trains division sells more model trains than any other company in the world. The product range has a reputation for being well made but retailing at an affordable price. The company has an official license from Union Pacific, allowing them to sport their logo on the locomotives.
In the US, trains are made for several scales, including N Scale, O, On30, and Large Scale. The 'Williams' range includes a category known as Golden Memories, which are steam locomotives. Bachman Model Trains manufacture both steam and diesel engines. One of the most popular HO Scale train sets is Thomas and Friends. These trains tie in with the books, TV shows and movie of the children's stories. The star attraction is, of course, the blue colored Thomas the Tank Engine. He is joined by his buddies, Percy, Gordon, Henry, and Toby etc. All the engines have moving eyes.
A whole world can be constructed from Bachman Model Trains and their accessories. Some attics and basements are given over to train sets entirely! The various locomotives, box cars, cabooses, hoppers, and gondolas are made to look as realistic as possible. There is a choice of authentic looking accessories in the Scenescapes range that really bring this play world to life. They include grass mats to form a base, ground cover and bushes, and gravel roads and gravel for the railway tracks. These details make a world within a world, which is why playing with trains is so absorbing and can last for hours at a time. It's important to look after the rolling stock, just as one would maintain the real thing. Bachman Model Trains has a range of oil and grease lubricants for cleaning gears and shafts etc. This ensures that everything runs smoothly.
The train sets sell in different parts of Europe and in China. Trains made for the UK market are for the 00 Gauge and the N Gauge models. The World Headquarters is in Hong Kong and the HQ for the US is in Philadelphia. Customer service is of the highest priority for the company and the web site is user friendly. There is a facility for buying products through the online store and for ordering a product catalog online. It's also possible to order parts online and there is information about the warranty as it applies to the different products. Anyone interested in the products can sign up to receive a newsletter and there is a message board on which people can make comments or ask questions. There is also a facility for locating stores.
