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product_id: 1631330
title: "Bachmann Trains - Empire Builder Ready To Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set - N Scale"
brand: "bachmann"
price: "6230 DH"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Bachmann"
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# Northern 4-8-4 steam locomotive with operating headlight 68-piece complete set 44" x 24" nickel silver E-Z track oval Bachmann Trains - Empire Builder Ready To Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set - N Scale

**Brand:** bachmann
**Price:** 6230 DH
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Own the rails, own the moment—train like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bachmann Trains - Empire Builder Ready To Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set - N Scale by bachmann
- **How much does it cost?** 6230 DH with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/1631330-bachmann-trains-empire-builder-ready-to-run-68-piece-electric)

## Best For

- bachmann enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bachmann brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Nickel Silver Track:** Durable 44" x 24" oval E-Z track ensures smooth, reliable runs every time.
- • **Compact Yet Expansive Layout:** Fits perfectly in your workspace with a 3' x 2' footprint, making it ideal for home or office display.
- • **Master the Rails with Precision:** Experience the authentic power of a Northern 4-8-4 steam era locomotive, complete with an operating headlight for immersive realism.
- • **All-Inclusive 68-Piece Freight Set:** From wood reefer cars to offset cupola caboose, this set offers unmatched variety for the seasoned hobbyist.
- • **Designed for the Experienced Enthusiast:** Small, highly detailed components crafted for ages 14+—perfect for those who demand precision and authenticity.

## Overview

The Empire Builder Ready To Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set in N Scale offers a highly detailed, authentic steam-era experience powered by a Northern 4-8-4 locomotive with operating headlight. Featuring a comprehensive freight car lineup and a durable 44" x 24" nickel silver track oval, this set is designed for experienced hobbyists aged 14 and up, delivering precision, variety, and compact layout convenience.

## Description

Product Description Empire Builder Ready To Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set - N Scale. American railroads helped build great fortunes and the wealth of the Nation. Doing its part, our Empire Builder train set comes complete with Bachmann‘s exclusive E-Z Track snap-fit track and roadbed system. This set includes; Northern 4-8-4 steam locomotive and tender with operating headlight, wood reefer, single-dome tank car, center-flow hopper, plug-door box car, wood stock car, wood-braced gondola, open quad offset hopper, offset cupola caboose, 44” x 24” oval of nickel silver E-Z Track including 11 pieces curved track, 8 pieces straight track and 1 curved plug-in terminal rerailer, 12 telephone poles, 24 railroad and street signs, power pack and speed controller, illustrated instruction manual. From the Manufacturer American railroads helped build great fortunes and the wealth of the Nation.

Review: Great starter set - I recently got back into model trains after I got summer off from college. I use N scale because it’s small enough for limited space in small rooms. I chose this set because it has a relatively big locomotive and a lot of cars for a good value. The track was very easy to put together. The 4-8-4 Northern locomotive included in this set can haul a lot of cars. The train is quite detailed for being little. I am having fun with it so far. I know the set has some critical complaints for derails and herky-jerky movement of the train, but those instances are likely due to the track being set up incorrectly. Before you run the locomotive, make sure that all the ends of the tracks are lined up correctly. Once you do that, the train runs very smoothly. Love this set, I’m going to have a lot of fun with it.
Review: Terrible - The train itself was fine. The track was miserable. The connection between the power and the track were none existant ant did not make a good connection. This train set could not be used as supplied. This set would never influence anyone to look at model trains as a hobby. I have built two layouts before ,one a TT guage and a HO guage. This is not sour grapes as I bought the set to see if I could handle the size as my hands are not what they used to be and neither are my eyes.

## Features

- Complete Ready To Run 68 Piece Freight Train Set
- Powered by a Northern 4-8-4 Steam Era Locomotive and Tender with Operating Headlight
- Includes; Wood Reefer Car, Single Dome Tank Car, Center-Flow Hopper Car, Plug-Door Box Car, Wood Stock Car, Wood Braced Gondola Car, Open Quad Offset Hopper Car, Off-Set Cupola Caboose, Railroad Signs, Street Signs, and Telephone Poles
- 44" x 24" Oval of Nickel Silver E-Z Track , Power Pack and Speed Controller
- N Scale 1:160
- Designed for Use by Experienced Hobbyist – Not Meant for Beginners
- Small Highly Detailed Components – For Consumers Ages 14 and Up

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Number of Pieces | 68 |
| Item Weight | 1769 Grams |
| Item Dimensions | 3 x 18 x 20 inches |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Color | Silver,wood |
| Theme | Car,Train |
| Material Type | Plastic, Metal |
| Required Assembly | Yes |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Assembly Time | 30 minutes |
| Not for Kids | No |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | No |
| Rail Gauge | 9mm (standard gauge for N Scale, equivalent to 1435mm full scale) |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Includes Remote? | No |
| Skill Level | Experienced |
| Is Electric | No |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Scale | No |

## Images

![Bachmann Trains - Empire Builder Ready To Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set - N Scale - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rEhh6vWSL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is smallest to largest scales**
A: Of the common scales: Z<N<HO<O<S<GS has the widest turning radius (normally). HO and N are the cheapest to buy, and are most commonly used. HO is ~2x as large as N scale.

**Q: Hi...i'm a newbie...is this dcc and what's the difference between dcc and not dcc?**
A: This is not DCC I think the difference is the sound and the way you can run more than one train on a track at a time with DCC.

**Q: I was wondering if you can get the regular track without the ez plastic balis built n it? Just plain track.**
A: This set comes prepackaged with with E-Z Track. Plain track would have to be purchased separately.
-Nicholas Smith Trains

**Q: Does it blow out smoke?**
A: Good question. There are N Scale trains that have both sound and smoke, but they are very expensive. This lovomotive in this set does not have sound or smoke. However it does run vety nicely and can pull all the cars in the set without any problem.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great starter set
*by R***. on June 25, 2024*

I recently got back into model trains after I got summer off from college. I use N scale because it’s small enough for limited space in small rooms. I chose this set because it has a relatively big locomotive and a lot of cars for a good value. The track was very easy to put together. The 4-8-4 Northern locomotive included in this set can haul a lot of cars. The train is quite detailed for being little. I am having fun with it so far. I know the set has some critical complaints for derails and herky-jerky movement of the train, but those instances are likely due to the track being set up incorrectly. Before you run the locomotive, make sure that all the ends of the tracks are lined up correctly. Once you do that, the train runs very smoothly. Love this set, I’m going to have a lot of fun with it.

### ⭐ Terrible
*by A***1 on September 10, 2010*

The train itself was fine. The track was miserable. The connection between the power and the track were none existant ant did not make a good connection. This train set could not be used as supplied. This set would never influence anyone to look at model trains as a hobby. I have built two layouts before ,one a TT guage and a HO guage. This is not sour grapes as I bought the set to see if I could handle the size as my hands are not what they used to be and neither are my eyes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great N Scale Steam Locomotive Set.
*by P***S on December 7, 2015*

This is a great N scale set for those who want a large steam locomotive. The packaging was great, the whole thing held together well during shipping. The included EZ-Track was fairly simple to assemble, a few miss alignments but that's going to happen with any track. The rolling stock looks decent and rolls well. The locomotive itself is difficult to get on the track, but that's expected given that it's a 4-8-4. Once it was set up and rolling, it ran smooth and without issue. Everything is detailed, but not crazy detailed. That's the thing with Bachmann, most of the sets are good and everything works, but you're not going to lose yourself in the details. I think with a little weathering the locomotive and tender will look much more "real", along with the rolling stock. I think a lot of the issues people experience are from poor setup and tracking issues. If the front axle is not on the track (which is hard to tell as it's mostly hidden), it will derail a lot. If the rear isn't on the track (again, hard to see), it will derail. If the tender isn't on the track, it will derail. There's a lot of alignment needed to get the locomotive on the track and running right, but once that's done it runs great. Overall it's a solid set, and for the price you can't really beat it.

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