Bachmann Trains 14 PC. E-Z TRACK Graduated Pier Set

by Bachmann Trains

Product Features

• Use with all Bachmann E-Z Track
• Gradually raises roadbed
• Molded In Plastic
• Customize your layout
• Use with HO train layouts

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 6.6 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006KQIB4
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 44471
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,417 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #4 in Toys & Games > Hobbies > Trains & Accessories > Accessories > Tracks
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Graduated Pier Set for use with Bachmann Snap-Fit E-Z Track. Use With All Bachmann E-Z Track. Gradually Raises Roadbed. Molded In Plastic.

Product Description

Bachmann Industries is proud to have changed the direction of model railroading with a product that makes getting started, and continuing, in railroading easy and fun. The exclusive E-Z Track is now the standard by which other track is compared. With snap-fit assembly and complete setup in just minutes, it is easy to see why E-Z Track is enjoying extraordinary success in the marketplace.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Train 14 PC Track graduated pier set, March 10, 2011

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Bachmann Train Trestle Bridge - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Bachmann Trains 14 PC. E-Z TRACK Graduated Pier Set (Toy)

I got it by mail today and it is corrcet for my HO model railroad. I am very happy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Steep, January 23, 2011

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Atari - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Bachmann Trains 14 PC. E-Z TRACK Graduated Pier Set (Toy)

We purchased this to go with a new Bachmann trainset for Christmas. Unfortunately, the graduated rise isn't graduated enough. When mated with the Bachmann EZ track, it seems to climb too steeply too quickly. Some of the shortest pieces don't actually touch the table, they are lifted up by the next larger sizes. It seems clear that is a sign of too much lift too soon.

Worse, the steam engine that came with our train set (which looks very much like the one on the box) cannot make the climb with more than one of the cars attached and that car has to be one of the lightest. Anything else and it just spins its wheels.

Worse still, those trains with enough power to climb the track cannot keep their cars coupled consistently. The angle is so steep that the couplers in the leading cars lift up above the couplers in the trailing cars so you have random decoupling when going uphill.

Another problem is the solid base. It would really be nice to be able to run this straight over other track, straddling the track below, but the base is solid so it can only be used as a bridge across other track. That means you need to make sure your track design doesn't have an upper level connection too close to a lower level track. That's minor compared to the other issues but worth mentioning.

If I hadn't thrown away the box, I'd return it.

1.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Buy This!, January 28, 2012

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TD Euwaite - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bachmann Trains 14 PC. E-Z TRACK Graduated Pier Set (Toy)

As the others have stated, this product cannot do what is pictured on the box and no cheap engine could climb that grade.