why won't Bachmann produces cheaper version for kids between 8 years old to around 14 years old.  like they used to do during 1988 to 1993.  plastic wheels, plastic couplers, lesser weight to around 2 oz to 2-1/2 oz,  painting kids like designs.  tracks without roadbed,  simple adaptors.  so that it will continue to promote youngsters around the world.  in fact Bachmann should think and produces video games or computer games,  train simulator,  train running on video for kids as well as adults.  why concentrate on producing expensive limited trains/trains set for adults were almost all hobbyist were either old or very old.?.  and those trains were so good that they even don't have to buy themagain.  think of doing business.  use my ways.  this is just my opinion.  any comment is welcome.

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any club or organization at queens new york city?.  or maybe nearby brookyn, manhattan and long island, new york?.

you are right.  specially if we are using the cheap and light locomotive.   at least that locomotive can pull some cars.  before i tried two cheap bachmann diesel locomotives during early 1990's.  and have pulled some 100 light freight cars.  it works.  but slower.

i remembered when i first started.  i used  a lot of penny as the additional weight.  it is the cheapest way to add weight i think.  use glue to attached each other.  and it cost nothing.  specially when you not use them.  simply take out the penny and use them.

and now i am more becoming a semi-pro.  i need those model train to look at least a real thing.

so how we going add weight to the old freight cars.  i saw they put some rectangular bar below or inside the freight car.  is there any place selling this bar?.  do dealers sell this too?.

i check an AHM hopper at 6.75".  so the standard weight should be 4.375 ounce.  but the old AHM hopper weight only 2 ounce.

what is the current minimum standard weight of the following:

freight car or rolling stock - (how many ounces?.)
diesel locomotive -

bachmann started changing the old type of rolling stocks to current new one in 1995.  and i started this hobby in 1988 thru 1993.

and now i was able to receive e-mail with current info and prices from train world.  thanks.

i have to say many thanks to jward, simkon, RAM and joe323 for helping recover some knowledge about this wonderful hobby that i suddenly forgot after 17 year gap. thank you guys.

yes.  that is the place i went before.  17 years ago.  never visit them again after that. 

now i am ready to visit and observe at train world again.  not buying immediately but  look around their big store and display.  it's been 17 year. 

yes.  i like old fashion way.  i don't like E-Z mate tracks.  in this way.  i can buy some new bachmann and use my old tracks.

wow.  that is another business tactic to change it and in order us to buy again and again.  just like the can food or juice.  keep increasing the price or reduces the weight and size.