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Bachmann Trains - Freightmaster Ready To Run 60 Piece Electric Train Set - N Scale,Silver , 0.5 Liters

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  • Complete Ready To Run 60 Piece Freight Train Set
  • Powered by a EMD GP40 Diesel Locomotive with Operating Headlight
  • Includes; Flat Car with Container Load, Gondola Car, Plug-Door Box Car, Wide-Vision Caboose, Railroad Signs, Street Signs, and Telephone Poles
  • 34" x 24" Oval of Nickel Silver E-Z Track , Power Pack and Speed Controller
  • N Scale 1:160
  • Recommended For Ages 14 & Up

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CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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Freightmaster ready to run 60 piece electric train set - N scale: with a 3, horsepower engine and plenty of pulling Muscle, The EMD GP40 diesel locomotive ensures that the freighter delivers Its goods on time. This two-piece set includes a station, signs, and telephone poles to make you master of your own freight empire! This ready-to-run train set includes: EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight, flat car with Container load, gondola car, plug-door box car, wide-vision caboose, 34" X 24" Oval of snap-fit E-Z track, including 11 pieces curved track, 4 pieces straight track, and 1 curved plug-in terminal rerailer, freight station, 24 railroad and street signs, 12 telephone poles, power pack and speed controller, illustrated instruction manual.

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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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If You Are Purchasing a Train Set, It Will Include

  1. Locomotive
  2. Cars (Rolling Stock)
  3. E-Z Track – available in either black roadbed with steel alloy rail or gray roadbed with nickel silver rail
  4. Terminal/Rerailer
  5. Terminal Wire
  6. Speed Controller
  7. Power Supply
  8. List of Components

Track Assembly

  1. Decide where to set up your train – a dry, firm, flat surface works best!
  2. To make sure you have enough working room, make a test track layout by loosely placing track in desired configuration.
  3. The terminal/rerailer section will later be connected to a power pack and power supply, so place it near an outlet or power strip.
  4. Install under-track magnet, if your set comes with one. If your set does not come with one, magnets are available separately (HO Item No. 78999; N Scale Item No. 78998).
  5. Assemble the track by pushing together. Make sure the rail and joiners are seated properly. Be careful that the rail joiners do not slip under the rail without properly connecting. This can cause train derailments and electrical circuit interruptions.
  6. After track is assembled, double-check for joint connection and fit by lightly running your fingers over the top of the rails in both directions.
  7. If you detect bumps or distortion on the track surface, recheck the rail joiner fit.

Power Connections

  1. Power supply and speed control are plug and play; no tools are needed.
  2. Power is supplied to the track and the locomotive by the power supply, speed controller, terminal wire, and E-Z Track terminal/rerailer.
  3. First – turn knob on the speed controller counterclockwise until it stops (all the way to the left).
  4. Next – attach terminal wire to the speed controller by plugging it in where it says 'To Track'.
  5. Then – plug terminal wire into the E-Z Track terminal rerailer. Firmly push connector onto the track terminals.
  6. Finally – plug the connecting wire from the power supply into jack on the speed controller labeled 'In'. Then plug power supply into a live wall outlet.
  7. Some sets may come with a speed controller with two push button connectors. These are used to supply AC power to accessories.
  8. To make positive and secure connections to these, push in buttons and insert each of the bare ends of the connection wire from your accessory.
  9. The speed controller is capable of powering one accessory at a time.

Putting the Train on the Track

  1. Put the locomotive on the track and run the wheels back and forth over the terminal rerailer track.
  2. When the wheels glide smoothly over the track, you know the wheels are all on the track. If your set comes with a tender, attach it to the locomotive.
  3. Add the rest of the cars that come with your set by placing them on the track and running them back and forth over the terminal rerailer until they glide smoothly. Then gently push the cars together – they will engage automatically.
  4. Do not try to connect cars when positioned over an under-track magnet.

Couplers

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How to Use E-Z Mate Couplers (HO and On30 Scale)

  1. Your set may be equipped with E-Z Mate magnetically operated knuckle couplers that let you perform real railroad switching and yard operations.
  2. Coupling two cars with E-Z Mate couplers is as easy as pushing them together when they are not over an under-track magnet.
  3. Uncoupling occurs only when over an under-track magnet and when there is no tension between the cars.
  4. To uncouple E-Z Mate couplers, stop two couplers directly over the under-track magnet. With no tension between the cars, the couplers will open automatically.
  5. If cars will not couple, check to be sure cars are not positioned over the uncoupling magnet or parked on a curve.
  6. If cars will not uncouple, check to be sure the couplers are positioned directly adjacent to the magnet position indicator and that the indicator is placed in line with the center line of the under-track magnet.
  7. Check that the magnet is secured to the underside of the track and fitted with the steel plate provided.

How to Run Your Train

  1. Your set may be equipped with E-Z Mate magnetically operated knuckle couplers that let you perform real railroad switching and yard operations.
  2. Coupling two cars with E-Z Mate couplers is as easy as pushing them together when they are not over an under-track magnet.
  3. Uncoupling occurs only when over an under-track magnet and when there is no tension between the cars.
  4. To uncouple E-Z Mate couplers, stop two couplers directly over the under-track magnet. With no tension between the cars, the couplers will open automatically.
  5. If cars will not couple, check to be sure cars are not positioned over the uncoupling magnet or parked on a curve.
  6. If cars will not uncouple, check to be sure the couplers are positioned directly adjacent to the magnet position indicator and that the indicator is placed in line with the center line of the under-track magnet.
  7. Check that the magnet is secured to the underside of the track and fitted with the steel plate provided.

Action Checklist (Troubleshooting If Your Train Doesn’t Run or Stops Running)

  1. Is the power supply plugged in to a live receptacle?
  2. Are the wheels on the track?
  3. Is the wiring secure?
  4. Is the track properly assembled?
  5. Is the track properly seated in the rail joiner?
  6. If your train stops or fails to start, a short circuit may be indicated. If this is the case, Unplug The Power Supply Immediately.
  7. Common reasons for a short circuit: derailed wheels may cause a short. Check to make sure all wheels are on the track. Also check all connections and make sure there is no metal of any sort across the rails.
  8. After checking everything carefully, resume operation.
  9. Please note, your power supply is protected by a circuit breaker that automatically resets after a short circuit is corrected.
  10. Allow up to 5 minutes for the circuit breaker to reset before resuming operation.

Keep Your Train in Top Operating Condition

  1. Works better after couple hours of break-in time.
  2. Train performs best under clean operating conditions.
  3. Clean wheels and a clean track ensure good electrical contact.
  4. After about every 8 hours of operation, wipe the track rails and exposed wheels with a soft, lint-free cloth.
  5. Removal of black residue is normal.
  6. Do Not Use Steel Wool To Clean Your Track.
  7. Do not use common solvents, they may damage plastics - use track cleaner.
  8. After 24 hours of use, light lubrication is required to keep train in top operating condition. Bachmann E-Z Lube or other hobby-grade lubricants are recommended.

Bachmann hopes you enjoy your train for many years to come!

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    Customers are not satisfied with the compatibility of the toy vehicle set. They mention that the cars do not couple together and some are hard to couple. Some customers also report that the tracks do not connect in a way that prevents trains from hopping and derailing. Opinions are mixed on quality, value, ease of assembly, and performance.

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    12 customers mention6 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the toy vehicle set. Some mention that it runs perfectly, while others say that the engine and transformer did not work.

    "Works fine, but I’m sorry this isn’t worth the price. In my opinion it’s worth $50 USD!!" Read more

    "...The engine of the newer set did not work! So he opened this set & this engine also was dead!!!..." Read more

    "...is after getting through the issues, it turns out to be a nice set that works well ... I guess a little work on quality control and perhaps..." Read more

    "...Never worked and found out I couldn’t return since it was over 30 days from purchase!!!!..." Read more

    11 customers mention6 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the toy vehicle set. Some mention it's a good basic set, while others say that the quality is terrible. The main engine is of good quality, while the car connector is of poor quality.

    "Good starter shot" Read more

    "...I guess the workmanship has gotten really bad lately...." Read more

    "Good quality and as a package i received very packed well." Read more

    "Bachman is the worst Chinese quality I have ever seen. Kato is from Japan and is very high quality...." Read more

    10 customers mention4 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the toy vehicle set. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'll be a complete waste of money. The quality of the product is not high, and it'd be difficult to assemble.

    "Works fine, but I’m sorry this isn’t worth the price. In my opinion it’s worth $50 USD!!" Read more

    "Real easy to assemble and well worth the money. Depending on what surface you set it up on it's pretty quiet. Well worth the money." Read more

    "This was hard for a your boy to assemble and probably not going to get much use...." Read more

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    9 customers mention5 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the toy vehicle set. Some mention that the track was easy to assemble and the engine was easy place on track and run, while others say that it was difficult for them as well. Some customers also mention that cars are not particularly easy to couple and that several pieces of the train were not assembled correctly.

    "...Yes, track was easy to assemble and yes, engine was easy to place on track and run. However, that is where all the “easy” and “ready to run” ends...." Read more

    "...the cars are not particularly easy to couple ... requires patience and perseverance ... once coupled, they stay connected and haven't had any..." Read more

    "...I am quite satisfied with the N gauge set. It was easy to set up and ran as expected...." Read more

    "Real easy to assemble and well worth the money. Depending on what surface you set it up on it's pretty quiet. Well worth the money." Read more

    6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the toy vehicle set. They mention that the cars do not couple together, the couplers do not engage, and the tracks do not join in a way that prevents trains from hopping and derailing. Customers also mention that they can't keep track sections together on carpeted surfaces.

    "...N scale railroading is a little finicky in that some cars are hard to couple, and some cars uncouple for no reason...." Read more

    "...The tracks would not join in a way where the trains would not hop and derail. I have experience with train sets and this was my son’s first set." Read more

    "...None of the other cars will couple together or to the engine. If I take the cars off the track I can couple them...." Read more

    "...The only reason I did not opt for 5 stars is because the couplers did not engage by running them together as they are supposed to do...." Read more

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    I haven't even got to run it and paint is missing on the locomotive front hand rail, and the hand brake on the flat car is barely hanging on. In my intail opening the box video, I said the wheel popped off the caboose. Turns out there is a sticker on the inside that says that may happen with rough handling. The flat car and the coal car also had wheels pop off so yeah I say it was handled rough. The box it was shipped in is the Bachman box with an Amazon label. Between that and the plastic that's supposed to be inside the box keeping stuff in there I'm not sure who to point a finger t amazon or Bachman. As long as it runs I'll keep it, it's model rail reading I can fix the paint and the hand brake although I shouldn't have too.again purchased new an I would say it's in used condition. Will update on if it runs or not. My current mood says 2 stars.
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    I haven't even got to run it and paint is missing on the locomotive front hand rail, and the hand brake on the flat car is barely hanging on. In my intail opening the box video, I said the wheel popped off the caboose. Turns out there is a sticker on the inside that says that may happen with rough handling. The flat car and the coal car also had wheels pop off so yeah I say it was handled rough. The box it was shipped in is the Bachman box with an Amazon label. Between that and the plastic that's supposed to be inside the box keeping stuff in there I'm not sure who to point a finger t amazon or Bachman. As long as it runs I'll keep it, it's model rail reading I can fix the paint and the hand brake although I shouldn't have too.again purchased new an I would say it's in used condition. Will update on if it runs or not. My current mood says 2 stars.
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