Bought this used set

[woodywood143]

just bought a Bachmann n scale electric train. used but never opened it says 5 car frieght set with GP-40 diesel no 6930:2498 on the box
can anyone tell me anything about this set?

[ABC]

It most likely has all cars equipped with the old rapido couplers. The engine will run okay, but not great. Be sure to clean the track and loco before use, and you may need to lube the engine.

[woodywood143]

was wondering when this set was made?

[woodywood143]

There are 5 additional cars and one locomotive in white jewel cases included. anyone want to chime in?

[NarrowMinded]

Are you looking for a price to see if it is collectable? You may try posting to the N scale forum. most sets like this don't have a lot of value other then a good deal found at a garage sale.

Others maybe able to give you a more exact value.

NM

[woodywood143]

not really a price just curious what year this was made
here are some model numbers
chemical tank car 6100-6107
cattle car 6150-6157
3 dome tank car 6210-6217
these were a couple of the items in white jewel cases
the other box is unopened

[ABC]

Probably not that old if they are in the jewel cases.

[Pacific Northern]

N scale in a jewel case go back to the mid 1970's.

[ABC]

N scale in a jewel case go back to the mid 1970's.

I wasn't aware of Bachmann rolling stock being in Jewel cases in the Mid 1970's. I know other manufacturers had it, but not Bachmann.

[woodywood143]

ok thanks everyone

[woodywood143]

set this little gem up on my dining room table last night, ran like a charm. Too cool.
Time for a n scale layout lol

[Dr EMD]

What is the copyright date on the box?

[James in FL]

Hi woodywood143,

Turn the loco over, and look at the bottom of the fuel tank.
Is it embossed with "Bachmann Hong Kong"or "Bachmann China"?

If the loco was in the white cardboard box, you're looking at 1987-2001.

Here's the information you maybe looking for;

http://www.visi.com/~spookshow/bachgp40.html

Spookshow's site is a great resource for n scale.

Click on "N Scale Locomotive Encyclopedia".

Good Luck, and have fun with that jeep!