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Bachmann Trains - Thoroughbred Ready To Run Electric Train Set - HO Scale
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- Complete Ready To Run Freight Train Set
- Powered by a F7 Diesel Locomotive with Operating Headlight
- Includes; Open Quad Hopper Car, Gondola Car, and Wide-Vision Caboose
- 47" x 38" Oval of Snap-Fit E-Z Track, Power Pack and Speed Controller
- HO Scale 1:87
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Product Dimensions | 3 x 13 x 19 inches |
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Item Weight | 2 pounds |
ASIN | B001RG7LDU |
Item model number | 691 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | Bachmann Industries Inc. |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | February 4, 2009 |
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Thoroughbred Ready To Run Electric Train Set - HO Scale. Wheels rumble like the pounding of hooves as this iron horse rounds the bend. Hauling freight with the ease and grace of a champion, the Thoroughbred delivers fun and adventure to your stable of trains. View video to see this set in action. This ready-to-run train set includes: F7 diesel locomotive with operating headlight, open quad hopper, gondola, wide-vision 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.
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Wheels rumble like the pounding of hooves as this iron horse rounds the bend. Hauling freight with the ease and grace of a champion the Thoroughbred delivers fun and adventure to your stable of trains.
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Discover Everything Bachmann Trains Offers to Get Started in Model Railroading
Since 1833, Bachmann has been known for providing innovative design at a good value. We are now one of the world's largest distributor, by volume, of ready-to-run train sets, locomotives, track, and accessories. Bachmann is also the only train company to offer products in all five of the most popular scales: N, HO, On30, O, and Large Scale.
As a distributor of beloved Thomas & Friends products, Bachmann brings the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine to life with a growing line of complete train sets, separate sale items, and accessories for children from 8 to 80-just add your imagination. Thomas & Friends is available in both HO and Large Scale.
Bachmann's exclusive snap-together E-Z Track System makes track setup quick, easy, and fun. Plasticville U.S.A. and SceneScapes buildings and accessories let you add the finishing touches for the perfect layout.
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Bachmann hopes you enjoy your train for many years to come! |
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Customers like the quality, appearance and value of the toy vehicle set. For example, they mention it's a nice starter train set, looks sharp and professional, and works great for a great price. Customers are also impresseded with fun, and ease of assembly. That said, opinions are mixed on size and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the toy vehicle set. They say it's a good and solid train set, and a perfect starter set. Customers also mention that the train is great, well built, and the best designed engine of all time.
"...Overall a good starter set that provides hours of entertainment at a very affordable price...." Read more
"iits was good, nice product." Read more
"Awesome Awesome Awesome train!!! It is perfect for an introduction into model trains...." Read more
"...the track or the links between the cars because they are fine and possibly fragile...." Read more
Customers like the value of the toy vehicle set. They mention that the quality and price are perfect, and it works great for a great price. Some say that it's a good purchase for if a kid understands how to treat it.
"Pro: Affordable, easy to set up, easy to operate, decently detailed locomotive, a time waster.Con: Freight cars & caboose feels cheap...." Read more
"...Pros:easy to assemble (and disassemble when needed)decently priced for an electric train set..." Read more
"...Great Price, fairly quiet, and great size!**Here is some video I took of the train to help you see how it looks and operates...." Read more
"...remember Bachman from the 80's and the quality was so-so, but priced very reasonable...." Read more
Customers find the toy vehicle set easy to use and assemble. They say the controls are kid friendly and simple enough that their 2 year old was able to use them. They also say the track is fairly easy to connect and the train car connections are very loose. Overall, customers say the set is great and perfect for getting started.
"Pro: Affordable, easy to set up, easy to operate, decently detailed locomotive, a time waster.Con: Freight cars & caboose feels cheap...." Read more
"Train came well packaged with full, easy to follow instructions...." Read more
"...Setting up the track was a breeze, and the locomotive ran smoothly right out of the box...." Read more
"...Just like any train set it has pros and cons.Pros:easy to assemble (and disassemble when needed)..." Read more
Customers find the toy vehicle set fun for kids and adults. They say it's an exciting product for children and a perfect toy for young adults. Customers also say the set is simple but fun and great for a child who loves trains.
"...Overall a good starter set that provides hours of entertainment at a very affordable price...." Read more
"Fun for kids and adults. We put it around my Christmas village and decorated around it." Read more
"...Thoroughbred Ready-To-Run set is a fantastic choice that provides hours of entertainment...." Read more
"Perfect toy for young and adults like me. Love the toy, easy to assemble, i hope it will last long. Still ordered extra freight and rail...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the toy vehicle set. They mention that it has a nice look, has realistic details, and looks very professional. Some say that the train is lifelike and easy to set up.
"...It is perfect for an introduction into model trains. The train itself is very stunning and runs on the track perfectly, the easy track system is..." Read more
"...end of the day its ok, looks great. these things sure have gotten expensive for what you get, no wonder its failing as a hobby." Read more
"...to detail Bachmann has put into this set, from the realistic design of the train cars to the smooth operation of the locomotive...." Read more
"...Train runs like a champ still, cars look great." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the toy vehicle set. Some mention that it runs great with no issues, while others say that it didn't work at all. The couples between the cars do not function, and the controller initially worked erratically.
"...runs on the track perfectly, the easy track system is great and had no issues at all. I highly recommend this set!" Read more
"...one of these clips came out, and the rear coupler on my locomotive was rendered nonfunctional,so I can only use the locomotive in reverse...." Read more
"...I am fully satisfied with my purchase, the locomotive works perfectly straight away without any need for running-in and is finely detailed as are..." Read more
"Runs great no issues. Been running it every day" Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the toy vehicle set. Some mention that the HO size has a perfectly sized track that fits under the Christmas tree, while others say that the wheels and track are rather small.
"...The HO size has a perfectly sized track that fits under the Christmas tree without needing the typical 4'X 8' space that most larger trains need..." Read more
"...We have a 7.5' tree and the tracks are slightly bigger in circumference...." Read more
"The train is exactly as advertized! A perfect fit for the application for which I used it at Christmas. Price was great too!..." Read more
"...Works perfect, at top speed and very slow speed as well. Track was bigger than I thought it would be. Just like it says on the box...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the toy vehicle set. They mention that the train would not stay on the track, falls off the track constantly, and is difficult to keep on the tracks.
"...or the track was faulty, only that the train we received would not stay on the track. I definitely would not recommend it for a child...." Read more
"...Complete piece of garbage. Train wouldn’t stay on track. Would not recommend. I had to return" Read more
"...Engine looks very nice. $ yo its too young for this toy, he cant put train on track, always try to make it go fast and slow, train falls off, kid..." Read more
"...I'm not giving 5 stars is because one of the cars has a wheel set that doesn't want to stay attached. I have not contacted Bachmann about it yet...." Read more
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Con: Freight cars & caboose feels cheap. Runs a bit loud at full speed. A time waster.
Verdict: Good starter set for newbie like myself.
Just got this set for myself and set it up under Christmas tree. Set up was a breeze. The train was up and running in 20 minutes. Make sure to read the manual on track assembly. The tiny metal tracks and connectors need to line up and putting tracks together requires minimal efforts. If you are using more forces than closing a cooler lid to push tracks together, then track connectors are not lined up properly. Use your fingers or needle-nose plier to make small adjustments until they line-up, and push them together. It's a firm push, but does not require much force. Manual also stated setting up tracks where you want to lay them. This is to avoid twisting assembled tracks and un-align the connectors.
With my setup, I was able to run the train at full speed foward and reverse without derailments. And this is on short pile carpet. Tracks and train stability probably would be better on hard surfaces like a plywood board, but on carpet I can feel the light rumbles as the train makes its way around the oval.
Talking about the oval, it's about a 4' x 3' in size. For us it's perfect underneath a tree. But I'm already feeling the need to expand tracks for more variety. Even though I spent 3 hours just watching the train going around the oval last night, with no other track decorations. I guess this is how model trains get people to hook up. Once you have a taste, you just keep wanting more.
Overall a good starter set that provides hours of entertainment at a very affordable price. One note: not sure if the locomotive is DCC-compatible so might run into some issues later when expanding. Bachmann's DCC controller supposedly is able to connect with the basic controller that come with this set. I will see when I get to that point.
Setting up the track was a breeze, and the locomotive ran smoothly right out of the box. The train operates quietly and pulls the cars along steadily, creating a realistic and enjoyable train experience. The track pieces are sturdy and connect easily, allowing for various layouts to be created.
I appreciate the attention to detail Bachmann has put into this set, from the realistic design of the train cars to the smooth operation of the locomotive. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned model train enthusiast, the Bachmann Trains Thoroughbred Ready-To-Run set is a fantastic choice that provides hours of entertainment. I highly recommend this set for anyone looking to start or expand their model train collection.
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Reviewed in Mexico on November 3, 2023
Haven't had any issues with derailing. If you are check to make sure the metal clips on the ends of each rail piece are properly seated. If only 1 side (or one end or no end) is in the clip your track will have a bump and be more likely to derail.
They are small metal clips on opposing ends of each side of the track section. Don't just click the plastic base together. Check to see each rail is mated with its opposing clip.