Top 6 Best Hobby Train Locomotives

of November 2024
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Best ChoiceBest Choice
Bachmann Trains - EM-1 2-8-8-4 DCC Sound Value Equipped Steam Locomotive - B&O
Bachmann Trains
Bachmann Trains
10
Exceptional
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2
Best ValueBest Value
Bachmann Trains GP-30 DCC Sound Value Equipped Locomotive - Santa FE #1218
Bachmann Trains
Bachmann Trains
9.9
Exceptional
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Bachmann Trains - USRA 0-6-0 w/Smoke & Vanderbilt Tender - Union Pacific #4438
Bachmann Trains
Bachmann Trains
9.8
Exceptional
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4
Bachmann 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Locomotive & Tender -- DCC Sound Value Equipped
Bachmann Trains
Bachmann Trains
9.7
Exceptional
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Bachmann Trains - N&W CLASS J 4-8-4 LOCOMOTIVE - DCC SOUND VALUE EQUIPPED - N&W
Bachmann Trains
Bachmann Trains
9.6
Exceptional
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Bachmann Industries Baldwin 52" Driver 4-6-0 DCC Ready Locomotive - B&O #1357 -
Bachmann Trains
Bachmann Trains
9.5
Excellent
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Bachmann Trains ACS-64 Dcc Wowsound Equipped Electric Locomotive Amtrak #607 -
Bachmann Trains
Bachmann Trains
9.4
Excellent
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Kato USA Model Train Products N CB&Q Streak Zephyr UNITRACK Starter Set, Silver
Kato USA Model Train Products
Kato USA Model Train Products
9.3
Excellent
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9
Bachmann Industries EMD GP40 DCC Norfolk Southern #3057 Sound Value Equipped
Bachmann Trains
Bachmann Trains
9.2
Excellent
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Kalmbach Publishing Company
Kalmbach Publishing Company
9.1
Excellent
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Bachmann Trains - EM-1 2-8-8-4 DCC Sound Value Equipped Steam Locomotive - B&O #7623 - Later Small Dome - N Scale (80853)

DCC sound-equipped Econami Sound Value package, with dual- mode NMRA-compliant decoder. Die-cast boiler and frame, separately applied handrails and stanchions, detailed backhead. Twin brass flywheels, all-wheel pickup in engine and tender, traction-tire equipped. Soft white LED headlight and backup light, chemically blackened wheels. E-Z Mate Mark II couplers, Performs best on 11.25 radius curves or greater, N Scale 1160.

Bachmann Trains GP-30 DCC Sound Value Equipped Locomotive - Santa FE #1218 (Blue & Yellow)

DCC Sound package includes prototypical prime mover, 3 air horns, and bellall in polyphonic 16-bit sound.. Operating Headlight. All-wheel Drive, and E-Z MateMark II Couplers. Preforms Best on 18 Radius Curves or Greater. HO Scale 1 87.

Bachmann Trains - USRA 0-6-0 w/Smoke & Vanderbilt Tender - Union Pacific #4438 - HO Scale

Prototypical 0-6-0 Locomotive with Vanderbilt Tender. Operating Smoke Unit and Headlight. Highly Detailed Scale Model with Metal Wheels and Siderods. Performs Best on 18 Radius Curves or Greater. HO Scale 187.

Bachmann 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Locomotive & Tender -- DCC Sound Value Equipped NICKEL PLATE #765 - RAILFAN VERSION - HO Scale

DCC sound-equipped sound locomotive includes authentic prototypical chuff, short and long whistles, bell, air pump, steam release and blower. Dual-mode digital command control decoder enabling operation with a standard DC analog power pack or any NMRA-compliant Digital Command Control system. Performs best on 22 radius curves or greater. E-Z Mate Mark II Couplers. HO Scale 187.

Bachmann Trains - N&W CLASS J 4-8-4 LOCOMOTIVE - DCC SOUND VALUE EQUIPPED - N&W #611 - RAILFAN - HO-Scale

Factory installed sound package that includes authentic prototypical chuff, short and long whistles, bell, air pump, steam release, and blower. Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder. Precision motor, operating headlight, separately applied metal parts, alligator cross heads, see-through frame, RP25 wheels. E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. Performs best on 22 inches radius curves or greater. HO scale 1 87.

Bachmann Industries Baldwin 52" Driver 4-6-0 DCC Ready Locomotive - B&O #1357 - (1:87 HO Scale)

Pre-wired 8-pin socket -- ready for DCC decoder installation. Operating Headlight. Performs best on 18 radius curves or greater. E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. HO Scale 187.

Bachmann Trains ACS-64 Dcc Wowsound Equipped Electric Locomotive Amtrak #607 - HO Scale, Prototypical Silver

Dcc sound-equipped acs-64 includes a tcs wowsoundcd-quality 16-bit 44, 100Hz decoder with audio assist. Sounds package includes horn, bell, cooling fanpower inverter, pantograph extension and retraction, coupler closerelease, brake release and application, momentum, crew Alert, Grade crossing quill, departing and arriving station announcements, and more. Keep-alive device for uninterrupted operation, even over dirty track and remap able light functions, die-cast frame, and selector switch for choice between Rail and pantograph operation.. Performs best on 22 Radius curves or greater. Ho scale 1 87.

Kato USA Model Train Products N CB&Q Streak Zephyr UNITRACK Starter Set, Silver

Contains a 4'x3' 1337mm x 677mm loop of Kato UNITRACK with a re-railing crossing, N scale. Includes a Kato 12V Power Pack that connects to the Kato UNITRACK loop with easy-to-use plugs for operating your trains. Contains a complete CBQ Silver Streak Zephyr locomotive and car set with one locomotive and 5 individually lettered cars. The E5A is DCC friendly and all cars can be upgraded with optional interior lighting kits. Elegant slipcase covered box with easy to carry handle.

Bachmann Industries EMD GP40 DCC Norfolk Southern #3057 Sound Value Equipped Locomotive (HO Scale)

DCC sound includes prototypical prime mover, 3 air horns, and bellall in polyphonic 16-bit sound. Operating Headlight and All Wheel Drive. Performs best on 18 radius curves or greater. E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. HO Scale 187.

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