The recent thread regarding Bachmann Branchline caused me to have a look at the offerings…Wow, what great looking locos. A completely different aesthetic compared to American stream locos.   

Which leads to the following questions:
- It appears that Bachmann OO uses HO track standards, but what is the bottom line;  If I have a Bachmann HO set, will these products run on it? On DCC?
- Can you buy Bachmann Branchline in the US?  Where?
- I have a sister in law that lives in London; it would seem on the surface that a Bachmann loco she bought me in the UK would be compatible with US HO without modification.  Am I being naïve?

Thanks for any advice

I’m getting back into the hobby after a long absence, and I am looking for good fair priced online retailers (specifically HO).  Any suggestions?

Thanks