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Get in the Holiday Spirit with Bachmann Electric Train Sets

From memories of traveling home for the holidays to the timeless tradition of a model train circling the Christmas tree, there’s no question that trains and Christmas go hand In hand. Bachmann has a variety of train sets to bring holiday cheer to your home or layout this Christmas season, ready to run with everything you need to get started in the exciting world of model railroading.

Norman Rockwell Christmas Express Item No. 00774

Glide through a winter wonderland with this festive tribute to Norman Rockwell, one of America’s most iconic artists. Featuring a classic 0-6-0 steam locomotive with an operating headlight, an old-time combine, a 50’ boxcar, and a bobber caboose, this set depicts several joyful illustrations from the Norman Rockwell collection, including Santa checking his list, children riding a sled, and a classic Christmas depiction of the Main Street of Stockbridge, Rockwell’s Massachusetts home town.    This ready-to-run electric train set includes: 0-6-0 steam locomotive with short-haul tender and operating headlight old-time combine passenger car 50’ smooth-side boxcar bobber caboose body-mounted E-Z Mate® couplers   47" x 38" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track® including 12 pieces of curved track, 1 piece of straight track, and 1 plug-in terminal rerailer power pack and speed controller illustrated instruction manual

JINGLE BELL EXPRESS Item No. 00724

The Jingle Bell Express rushes wishes from the North Pole to homes around the world. Decked out in red and green and carrying a sweet cargo of holiday treats, the Jingle Bell Express will deliver merry dreams around your Christmas tree for years to come.    This ready-to-run electric train set includes: 0-6-0 steam locomotive with operating headlight and coal tender North Pole Dairy single-dome tank car Gingerbread Bakery boxcar Silver Bell Mining Co. quad hopper Merry Christmas offset cupola caboose 47" x 38" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track® power pack and speed controller illustrated instruction manual HO Scale 1:87 

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NORTH POLE EXPRESS Item No. 00751

All aboard for a Christmas adventure! Signaling its departure with a puff of smoke and a flash of its headlight, the North Pole Express is ready to pull its handsome blue, red, and gold passenger cars through the snowy winter landscape, transporting riders on a festive trip of a lifetime. Next stop, Santa’s Workshop!  This ready-to-run electric train set includes: 2-6-2 steam locomotive with operating headlight, smoke, and tender heavyweight coach heavyweight observation car 63" x 45" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track® power pack and speed controller illustrated instruction manual performs best on 22" radius curves or greater HO Scale 1:87

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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS Item No. 24017 Good things come in small packages. This is certainly true when it comes to the Spirit of Christmas N scale train set. This set is perfect for setting up under a tree in a smaller space and comes festively decorated for a very merry Christmas. This ready-to-run electric train set includes: 0-6-0 steam locomotive and tender old-time combine two old-time coaches 34" x 24" oval of nickel silver E-Z Track® power pack and speed controller illustrated instruction manual N Scale 1:160

MERRY CHRISTMAS EXPRESS Item No. 24027

Ready to deliver Yuletide joy is the Merry Christmas Express. Decked out for the holidays, this train features a red North Pole & Southern® 0-6-0 steam locomotive, a garland-festooned hopper, bow-wrapped boxcar, and a wreath-decorated caboose. Bursting with N scale holiday cheer, this set is ideal for a table-top display, around a smaller tree, or anywhere else you want to add a little Christmas magic. This ready-to-run electric train set includes: USRA 0-6-0 locomotive with tender 40' boxcar 40' quad hopper old-time bobber caboose 24" circle of nickel silver E-Z Track® power pack and speed controller illustrated instruction manual N Scale 1:160

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NORMAN ROCKWELL'S AMERICAN CHRISTMAS Item No. 25023

A festive tribute to one of our nation's most beloved artists, Norman Rockwell’s American Christmas displays four classic Rockwell holiday illustrations on a stunningly detailed steam-era passenger train. From Santa fulfilling a child’s wish to a father and son bringing home the tree, each heartwarming scene is charmingly detailed. An instant classic for around the tree, our Norman Rockwell’s American Christmas train set is sure to delight the whole family this year, and for many Christmases to come. This ready-to-run electric train set includes: 2-6-0 steam locomotive with operating headlight and coal tender lighted combine lighted observation car 56" x 38" oval of snap-fit nickel silver E-Z Track® magnetically operated E-Z Mate® couplers on all cars power pack and speed controller illustrated instruction manual

NORMAN ROCKWELL'S MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS STREET CAR SET Item No. 25100

Norman Rockwell’s Main Street Christmas boasts a festively decorated streetcar with a Norman Rockwell holiday illustration. This point-to-point set with auto-reversing E-Z Track® will merrily transport passengers back and forth through your Christmas village scene. Snap-fit track and battery operation make set-up quick and easy on a table, shelf, or mantelpiece. With its festive decorations, working headlights, and lighted interior, this set is ready to wish one and all a very merry Christmas. This ready-to-run train set includes: Streetcar with Norman Rockwell illustration, Norman Rockwell passenger image, headlights, and lighted interior battery operated for easy table, shelf, or mantelpiece set-up (4 AA batteries required for operation; batteries not included) 4 pieces of 18" radius curved, auto-reversing E-Z Track® 6 pieces of 9" straight, auto-reversing E-Z Track® 2 Hayes bumpers illustrated instruction manual 

VILLAGE STREET CAR SET - CHRISTMAS Item No. 25017 Our Village Street Car Set features an electronic auto-reversing E-Z Track® system - the perfect solution for point-to-point passenger transit on your layout or Christmas village scene. With a variable speed controller to determine the rate of travel, you can enjoy the ride while your town or city comes to life! This ready-to-run electric train set includes: holiday streetcar with headlights and lighted interior variable speed control 4 pieces of 18" radius curved, auto-reversing E-Z Track® 3 pieces of 9" straight, auto-reversing E-Z Track® 1 piece of straight E-Z Track® with attached station house 1 Hayes bumper illustrated instruction manual 

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS® Item No. 90037

There's no gift more fun to find under the Christmas tree than a brand new train set! Delivering its promise of magic and delight is The Night Before Christmas®, featuring a classic 4-6-0 steam locomotive with smoke and sound, a festive gondola, and a bobber caboose. This set is sure to awaken the enthusiastic anticipation of Christmas morning in both young and old. This ready-to-run electric train set includes: 4-6-0 locomotive (with operating headlight, smoke, and speed-synchronized sound) North Pole & Southern® tender with coal load candy cane gondola car Merry Christmas bobber caboose Santa figure 5‘4” x 4‘3” oval of steel alloy track power pack and speed controller illustrated instruction manual

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