The Bachmann "Administrator" posted a Scale vs. Guage explanation.
  I was wondering if the ommision of "S" scale was an over sight, or on purpose.
  I do realise Bachmann does not make S scale products, but for
a public service - educational post, I think this should be included. 

S = 1:64 

   When getting back into this hobby about 5-6 yrs. ago, I debated on
what scale to get into. I chose On30 over a close behind S scale. I do love the Bachmann Spectrum Line of On30 products. Keep up the good work, &
please, always try to respect all model railroaders.

     Thanks,
           Barry

   Hey Fulton,
     Try these on for size

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=358


http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=360

           Enjoy,
               Barry

    I have watched, or still on DVR 6 different train related Voyages shows,I wish I hadn't missed the one on model railroading, but the others are very well done and quite informational.
     So thanks for the tip on the show.

        Enjoy,
            Barry

     I,m sure they will come back on PBS within a couple months, most of these shows are more than 10 years old.
     Living near the city of Milwaukee, where this show originated, I still ocassionally run into a couple of the former guest from the show. I see
them at club open houses & swap meets, etc. They seem to like it when someone mentions seing them on the show. They don't seem to brag , just fondly remenise.(sp?)

                 Enjoy,
                 Barry 

        I found VOYAGES has 2 train related shows, I have both set to DVR this week.
        Thanks for the heads up on the programming.
 
                 Enjoy,
                      Barry

         I have 3 Moguls, one being from Hawthorne Village, and have had no
problems what so ever with any of them. I have a hundred hrs. or more on each.
        These have been great runners for me. Now I'm starting my 4-4-0
collection , only 1 so far. I say buy "AMERICAN".  hee hee.

       Enjoy,
           Barry

        Hey Guys,

    Another option would be to use the same radius with a 2 or 3 in. straight
pc. on the outside edge. See # 10
    http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/bach_track.php

              Enjoy,
                        Barry

      Hey all,
    Bachmann does offer a few 2 door baggage cars, I have this one:
  http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/catalog/?function=detail&id=394

        Please note the 2 (one on each SIDE) sliding doors, PLUS the 2 end doors, fore & aft doors, or front & back doors. this does also have a stove pipe.
       These cars are sold seperate from the sets. I might also note the only way to get an observation car is to buy a set or look for someone breaking up a set for sale on Ebay
       Lee,
   I do believe these to be close to proto-typical.

                enjoy,
                    Barry

     Hey Tony,

   Want EZ Track? try this:

  http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/catalog/?sel_category=80&sortOrder=id

        Yes Doc,
       http://www.scwd-nmra.org/febshow.php     
     Madison, Wisconsin. This show is the 2nd. largest train show in Wis.
Unfortunately, it only happens once a year. This is several hrs. of looking & learning.
      I would love to see Bachmann show up at one of these shows. I guess
that Trainfest in Milwaukee in Nov. is the only Wisconsin show we see Bachmann attend. Trainfest is the states largest Train show.
     Only a couple months more for train shows/swap meets. Than the excursions trains run more frequent, for the summer months.

                Enjoy,
                    Barry 

    Hey Summertrainz, 

          Yes things are always a changin'. Back in the 40's & 50's Lionel pushed the Father / Son aspect. By the late 60's & later, over 1/2 the marriages, ended in divorce.
       Not all is lost. I see things in the recent past ( less than 10 years ),
like The Polar Express, Harry Potters' Hogwarts Express, & yes even Thomas, helping to introduce trains to the younger generations.
      The model train world is already oxploiting these to their advantage & good fortune. Who knows what book or cartoon or story will be out next to promote trains in a good way?

          Enjoy,
            Barry 

   Me too.

            Barry

          Hey UTwolfman,

     This was a set made by Bachmann, put out by Hawthorne Village. it is On30,  O scale running on HO track. I see some for sale on Ebay now. You really don't want to pay full Hawthorne price. I believe around $80 each piece w/shipping.

          Enjoy,
             Barry

     

      Hey All,
       Sheldon's post reminded me, John Denver ( another one gone way too early in life ) made an all train songs album. My Wife first brought it to my attention, a year or so ago.

      Johnd,
    Try   www.staubintrains.com   to save yourself a handfull of dollars.

  On30 scale /  track  /  Bachmann   3 clicks & your there.

           Barry