Bachmann Trains HO Scale Union Army 150th Anniversary Electric Powered Model Train Set

Bachmann Trains is now known for its extensive and award-winning line of model railroading products, but the company started in 1833 as a producer of handcrafted ivory accessories, beginning a 180-year commitment to quality that continues to this day.

This is Bachmann 00708 Civil War - Union Set HO. With the shots fired at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, the War Between the States officially began 150 years ago. From the start of the Civil War, the Union recognized the advantages offered by railroads and was quick to employ the “iron horses” for the first time in a military campaign. With the formation of the United States Military Railroads (USMRR), the Federals gained the authority to take possession of whatever equipment was necessary to operate strategic rail lines in support of the Union Army. Backed by the government and managed by the leading railroad men of the time, a well-equipped USMRR train was commonly powered by a 4-4-0 locomotive pulling a box car, flat car, water tank car, and gondola. A trailing combine often served as a guard car to ward off Confederate attacks. Our Commemorative 150th Anniversary Edition Civil War - Union set marks this turning point in our nation's history and comes complete with: 4-4-0 American locomotive with operating headlight and tender United States Military Railroad water car United States Military Railroad box car United States Military Railroad gondola United States Military Railroad flat car United States Military Railroad combine 56?x 38? oval of E-Z Track® including 12 pieces of curved track, 3 pieces of straight track, and 1 plug-in terminal rerailer 100-piece set of Civil War military figures (blue) 3 cannons 4 horses Power pack and speed controller Illustrated instruction manual Manufacturer: Bachmann Model Number: 00708 Scale/Era: HO Modern Model Type: Starter Sets