Bachmann Trains USA

09/11/2026

Showing a little love for one of the most "controversial" diesel locomotive designs (at least among railfans) with these excellent Ken Patterson photos of our HO DCC-equipped BL2.

What's your opinion of the BL2? Do you love it or hate it?

09/11/2026

N Scale 19th-century 4-6-0s are coming soon! Keep an eye out for these locomotives, arriving in late 2026.

09/10/2026

Have you picked up our HO Scale 1900s Era 68' Passenger Car yet?

Find out more about this brand-new car in this week's Bachmann Newsletter: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/NEW-1900s-ERA-68--PASSENGER-CARS.html?soid=1115574866827&aid=yjJIQXiUWeo

09/09/2026

N Scale Short Body Bay Window Transfer Cabooses are coming soon! These models will feature all-new, authentically designed tooling, with separately applied details like handrails, brake wheels, and clear windows.

09/08/2026

… Tuesday? You’ll be able to keep your track clean of dust and grime with the upcoming On30 Track Cleaning Tank Cars, including two prototypically painted cars from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and White Pass & Yukon.

Expect these models to start shipping later this year.

09/08/2026

Tune in at 11AM ET this morning on TrainWorld.com's page or YouTube channel!

Join us this Tuesday at 11 AM EST for a very “Large Scale” Thomas Tuesday Event, featuring an exclusive presentation by Stepney_21, new product updates by Bachmann Trains USA, and much more!

09/07/2026

Our offices and service department are closed today, Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day. We will reopen at our regular time tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th.

09/04/2026

Many of you have been asking when the next Building a Layout with Bachmann episode will be released. Now that we're through the busy summer show season and our mid-year announcements, we're getting back at it! We hope to have the next episode available later this month. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, are you working on a layout? We'd love to see your progress photos!

09/03/2026

American Freedom Train Add-On Exhibit Cars are shipping now in HO Scale! These specially tooled cars come with authentically recreated graphics, backlit posters, and side-lit shadow boxes, just like the real cars.

Just like our American Freedom Train set, these cars are being offered as a limited run. Order yours from your Bachmann retailer or Bachmanntrains.com to make sure you don't miss out!

Find out more about these cars and other patriotic models currently available in this week's Bachmann Newsletter: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Freedom-Train-Exhibit-Cars-Now-In-Stock.html?soid=1115574866827&aid=eDUSArhp1YQ

09/01/2026

Got Milk?

Check out the first sample of our Large scale Tidmouth Milk Tanker! Get ready for more Large scale Thomas & Friends samples coming soon in next week’s livestream with TrainWorld.com.