The George Washington

[Jimbodna]

Has Bachmann discontinued making the Chesapeake and Ohio's "The George Washington" HO gauge train set?  If so, how long has it been 'manufactured discontinued?'

Jimbodna

[BaltoOhioRRfan]

Yes, last time it was in a cataloge i believe was 2005.

[the Bach-man]

Dear Jim,
The George Washington set was announced as a limited run, and was made only once. There are fewer than 1000 in circulation, so get one if you can. It's a great set!
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[BaltoOhioRRfan]

You can find them on ebay for aroudn the MSRP, $500 I however got hte last one where i work for around $270. and i agree, its great set...just wish I had the Pacific to go with the mountain.

[SteamGene]

I can't remember what I paid for mine, but it's nice.  And yes, a Bachmann F-19 Pacific with 16V tender would be nice to have, too.  I could see the George taking the VT&P cut-off and changing engines at Leesboro before continuing west! 
Gene