Bachmann Trains Thunder Valley Ready-to-Run N Scale Train Set

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Product Features

• EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight
• 2 Freight cars and wide-vision caboose
• 24" circle of nickel silver E-Z Track
• Power pack and speed controller
• Illustrated instruction manual

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 9 x 14 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000BFQ4Z4
• Item model number: 24013
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 - 15 years
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,403 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)

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• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The rails rumble and the engine roars as the mighty Thunder Valley rounds the bend, hauling freight to destinations far and wide.

Product Description

The rails rumble and the engine roars as the mighty Thunder Valley rounds the bend, hauling freight to destinations far and wide. This train set comes complete with Bachmann’s exclusive E-Z Track snap-fit track and roadbed system.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great starter set for the price., December 4, 2008

By	Michael J. Reese "earhornjones" (Mattoon, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

The Bachmann Thunder Valley train set makes a nice entry-level set for anyone looking at getting into N-scale model railroading. Keep in mind that N-scale is approximately 1:160 scale, so this train is SMALL. That makes it ideal for people with limited space, but less appropriate for the very young.

I purchased a few Bachmann sets to get a small stable of trains for the layout I'm building, and this one, while cheapest, is also my favorite. The engine is strong, and not as tempermental as some of the steam locomotive models from Bachmann. It can easily handle a 4% grade with a full consist, and runs smoothly.

This set only comes with a circle of EZ Track, so you'll be needing more. I initially wasn't thrilled with the idea of EZ Track (which has the trackbed permanently attached) but it actually works very nicely, and is far superior for use as a temporary tabletop or floor setup than traditional track would be.

The electrical components of the set are also solid, if somewhat simplistic.

This is a solid set for anyone getting started with N-Scale model railroading, and given the price, it would be hard to beat.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I should have expected this from Bachmann, January 7, 2009

By	J. Lewis - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

The train was priced very low and that should have given me a clue as to it's quality. The couplers are the cheap, plastic type that are very hard to get coupled to begin with and then after several trips around the oval they mysteriously disconnect themselves. I spent the entire time that I ran the train, re-coupling the cars. You get what you pay for. This set will go on Craigslist very soon.

5.0 out of 5 stars N scale trains, December 26, 2008

By	Michael P. Lenahan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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Good price and buy, they are under our Christmas tree and the grand kids got a big kick out of them. Will shop again.