Bachmann Big Hauler Production

[GN big train man]

Was wondering if anyone could tell me when Bachmann produced the Great Northern Express set in the Big Hauler line and what the cost was at the time?

[Loco Bill Canelos]

Hi GN,

This was a very nice set and was introduced in late 1999.  It remained inn the catalog until 2002.   It was among the first sets where the locomotive was equipped with the latest Version 5 chassis.  The version 5 chassis was extremely reliable when properly cared for and has remained the standard chassis in sets even now.  The MSRP for this set was $300, but the price point at most hobby shops was about $190.

90031*   GN   Great Northern Express   1999   2002   Pass    948   Ver 5   Combine #125   Observation #14


Loco Bill

[GN big train man]

Thank you very much for the info Loco Bill!
I appreciate it very much.
A friend of mine had one and I have been looking for one and recently acquired one on Ebay!
Runs nice and looks great!