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HISTORIC TRAINS..... Own A Piece Of Railroading History    Precisely Detailed HO Scale Replicas: 3 Complete HO Train Sets 
The DeWitt Clinton 
made her maiden run on   August 9, 1831 from Albany- Schenectady, N.Y. 

 

 


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HO SCALE BEGINNER TRAIN SETS ON SALE
Everything to begin building your model railroad empire...
Choose from sets with conventional  HO sectional track or with E-Ztrack with the built in snap together roadbed. 


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#1 RAIL RUNNER - Complete 170 Piece HO Train Set STK#: LIF 08635   MFG: Life Like
With over 170 pieces: A 5 unit Diesel Freight, an operating crossing gate,a bridge and pier set, trackside structures, cars and trucks and loads of signs and other scenic accessories, PLUS A GIANT 65" x 38" OVAL OF ROAD BED TRACK...
You'll just about completely fill up a 4' x 8' train layout table with the contents of this one set!


Set includes GP38-2 ATSF low nose diesel locomotive with working headlight, 5 railroad cars including matching eight-wheel caboose, 65 x 38" track oval with Power-Loc easy to assemble roadbed track system and terminal rerailer, UL-listed power pack with forward and reverse, operating dual crossing gate, three trackside shanty kits, seven vehicles, 10-piece bridge and pier set, 91 realistic railroad, street and road signs, 12 utility poles, plug-in terminal wired, extra couplers and illustrated instructions.
(NOTE: For shipping purposes these new sets are removed from retail box as pictured and repackaged in plain cardboard boxes. One S&H fee is required per set.)
Was $122 OUR CLOSEOUT SAVES YOU $67
 Our Sale Price $54.99     Quantity: 


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180 PIECE DIESEL FREIGHT HO Train Starter Set With Standard Track STK#: MPR 01028BWUP   MFG: Model Power
COMPLETE SET UNDER $30!!! A great value and packed with accessories to start your layout! With over $75 worth of trains and model railroading accessories this CLASSIC HO train beginner set is a fantastic value.
the Diesel Freight Set includes a streamlined F2 Diesel with operating headlight, 2 authentically detailed freight cars and a caboose.

PLUS this ready to run set comes complete with a 166 PIECE SCENIC SET! Including figures, telephone poles, and signs. Also, a D.C. powerpack and a 36” circle of standard steel HO track. This track is perfect if you’re planning to set up a permanent layout as you wouldn't need to use the far more expensive roadbed style track that comes with almost all other HO train sets. But we can save you another 50% if you'd prefer to use the snap together roadbed style track for a layout that is easier to assemble and take apart. Our item #MPR 04497 Road-bed track oval is a $30 value on sale for $14.99 Just add this 45"x 36" oval of roadbed track to your diesel freight set to by ordering it after you order the Diesel Freight set.
166 PIECE DIESEL FREIGHT SET OVER $75 VALUE
 Our Sale Price $29.99     Quantity: 


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180 PIECE STEAM FREIGHT HO Starter-SOLD OUT STK#: MPR 01073BWSF   MFG: Model Power
COMPLETE SET UNDER $30!!! A great value and packed with accessories to start your layout! If you’re planning to set up a permanent layout you probably won’t use the far more expensive E-Z track that comes with almost all HO train sets.
This CLASSIC HO train beginner set is what you’re looking for. This Steam Freight Set includes a 0-4-0 Santa Fe Steam Loco with operating headlight and slope-back tender. The complement of authentically detailed freight cars includes a gondola, boxcar and a SF caboose.
In addition to the 4 unit freight train this ready to run set comes complete with a 166 piece scenic set including figures, telephone poles, and signs. Plus, a 36” circle of standard steel HO track and a D.C. powerpack.-SORRY THIS SET IS SOLD OUT
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BULLET TRAIN- 3 Unit HO Scale Passenger Train STK#: MPR 02499   MFG: Model Power
Speed up your passenger service with this 3 unit BULLET TRAIN.
This HO scale replica of the European ICE BULLET TRAIN is a fast as it looks! The European ICE train was a prototype for the development of the AMTRAK ACELLA.
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This streamlined set includes: Twin A locos and a B coach unit. The powered A unit features a pantograph , strong can motor and metal chassis. Both the powered and dummy A units have operating headlights.

NOTE: DC POWER PACK AND HO TRACK REQUIRED FOR OPERATION ARE NOT INCLUDED.
This 3 unit set is ready to run on your existing HO layout.
OR The powerpack and track are available separately. Call customer service for details.


Was $120 OUR CLOSEOUT SAVES YOU $60
 Our Sale Price $59.99     Quantity: 


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Chattanooga Freight HO Scale Train Set. 155 Pieces Features Smoking Steam Loco STK#: BAC 00626   MFG: Bachmann
Capturing all the energy and excitement of Steam train travel it's the Chattanooga Steam Freight Set. With a smoking Loco and 155 PIECES to begin your HO Railroad empire!
Named for the famous Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad, this 155-piece set includes all the miniature people, buildings, and structures you’ll need to recreate the romance of the steam era.
This complete HO scale train set includes: 0-6-0 steam locomotive and tender with operating smoke and headlight, plug-door box car, open quad hopper, single-dome tank car, off-center caboose, body-mounted E-Z Mate couplers, 47” x 38” oval of snap-fit E-Z track, including a plug-in terminal rerailer.
SEE ALL THE ACCESSORIES THAT COME WITH THIS SET
PLUS, a suburban station, signal bridge, 48 railroad and street signs, 36 telephone poles, 48 assorted figures, power pack and speed controller, and an illustrated instruction manual.
Train sets are packaged in brown cardboard cartons not retail boxes. Each set requires a separate shipping fee and may be subject to oversize charges. See shipping information for details.
LIST $160 WE SAVE YOU $70.00
 Our Sale Price $89.99     Quantity: 


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EXPLORER -ALL METAL HO TRAIN SET -SOLD OUT STK#: MPR 00800BW   MFG: Model Power
A VERY RARE FIND! The Explorer train set has all Metal loco and freight cars. The bodies, frames, wheels and axles are all metal- NO PLASTIC! Plus the diesel loco is DCC Ready.
The F7A Lighted Santa Fe (silver/red)Diesel engine features a dual flywheel drive. A tankcar, reefer car and caboose are also included. Roadnames may differ from those illustrated. Compatible with all HO scale locos and freight cars, the loco and cars have knuckle couplers. >
SEE THE INCREDIBLE DETAIL OF THESE ALL METAL CARS
Set also includes a 45"x36" oval of snap together roadbed track, and a powerpack.
ORIGINAL PRICE $140 OUR CLOSEOUT SAVES YOU 57% SORRY THIS SET IS SOLD OUT
Note: Set is shipped in a plain cardboard shipping container not the retail display box as pictured. Each set requires a seperate shipping fee.
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McKinley Explorer-HO Scale Passenger Train Set with E-Z Track STK#: BAC 00624   MFG: Bachmann
Treating passengers to breathtaking views of the Alaskan wilderness in special vista-dome cars is the McKinley Explorer. Operating today from Anchorage to Fairbanks, and running through Denali National Park, this train’s lucky riders might thrill to the sight of bear, moose, sheep and bald eagles.
The McKinley Explorer comes complete with: EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight , Four full dome passenger cars (the Talkeetna, Kenai, Knik and Deshka, all named after Alaskan rivers),63” x 45” oval of E-Z Track® including a plug-in terminal rerailer ,UL listed power pack and illustrated instruction manual.
Train sets are packaged in brown cardboard cartons not retail boxes. Each set requires a separate shipping fee and may be subject to oversize charges. See shipping information for details.

Was $150 OUR CLOSEOUT SAVES YOU $60
 Our Sale Price $89.99     Quantity: 


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MISSILE FORCE - HO Scale Military Train Set with ACTION CARS! STK#: MPR 01068   MFG: Model Power
Target your SAM missiles at the ammo boxcar and watch it explode!
This HO scale military train set is full of action packed operating cars.

A powerful dual pickup dual drive lighted F2A loco pulls the complement of 4 military cars and caboose. These highly detailed cars include: flatcar with removable M-47 tank, tank buster car( sides drop to reveal guns), railway gun with movable barrel, exploding boxcar - fall apart when hit by SAM missile, and caboose.
Plus an operating stationary missile launch platform with 3 SAM missiles. Spring loaded launcher Hurls SAM Missiles.
Complete with an 36”x45” oval of standard HO sectional track,UL powerpack & hookup wire.
(NOTE: For shipping purposes these new sets are removed from retail box and repackaged in plain cardboard boxes, requires one S&H fee per set )
Was $150 OUR CLOSEOUT SAVES YOU $70
 Our Sale Price $79.99     Quantity: 


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RAIL KING Diesel Freight HO Scale Train Set with 130 PIECES! STK#: BAC 00657   MFG: Bachmann
You’ll rule the rails with our impressive Rail King set. This 130-piece set will take your railroading empire to new heights, with miniature people and structures bringing the entire scene to life.
SEE ALL THE ACCESSORIES THAT COME WITH THIS SET
Set includes: EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight, gondola, open quad hopper, plug-door box car, off-center caboose, 47” x 38” oval of E-Z Track, including a plug-in terminal rerailer, signal bridge, 36 miniature people figures 24 telephone poles, 48 railroad and street signs, power pack and speed controller, illustrated instruction manual.
Train sets are packaged in brown cardboard cartons not retail boxes. Each set requires a separate shipping fee and may be subject to oversize charges. See shipping information for details.
LIST $120 WE SAVE YOU $50.00
 Our Sale Price $69.99     Quantity: 


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Santa Fe HO Scale EZ TRACK Starter Train Set STK#: BAC 00647   MFG: Bachmann
The Santa Fe Flyer makes it easy to start hauling freight across the deserts, mountains, and cities of the American landscape because this set features the easy to set up and use E-ZTRACK!
Powered by a mighty Santa Fe FT diesel locomotive with its distinctive war bonnet paint scheme, this sleek and powerful train deftly handles the ever-changing terrain of the Southwest United States.
A perfect starter set, it includes: EMD FT diesel locomotive with operating headlight, open quad hopper, gondola, wide-vision caboose, 36” circle of E-Z Track including a curved plug-in terminal rerailer, power pack and speed controller, illustrated instruction manual.
LIST $95 WE SAVE YOU $45.00
 Our Sale Price $49.99     Quantity: 


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WARBONNET CHARGER - HO Train Starter Set With Roadbed Track STK#: LIF 08992   MFG: Life Like
This Diesel Freight starter set includes a hi-nose GP38-2 diesel with working headlight in Santa Fe red and silver, matching caboose, plus gondola, tank car and box car, 38" circle of Power-Loc(TM) track with terminal rerailer, UL-listed power pack with forward and reverse, plug-in wires, extra couplers and complete instructions.
(NOTE: For shipping purposes these new sets are removed from retail box and repackaged in plain cardboard boxes, requires one S&H fee per set )
Was $80 OUR CLOSEOUT SAVES YOU 50%
 Our Sale Price $39.99     Quantity: 

HO SCALE DIGITAL TRAIN SETS....
Begin your experience with the real world control of 
Digital HO Railroading
...Independent Control Of  2 or More Trains ON THE SAME TRACK!  
 


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Steam Era Digital Commander HO Scale Digital Starter Train Set -DIGITALLY CONTROL Your Steam Loco! STK#: BAC 00502   MFG: Bachmann
Old-time railroading gets a modern twist with the Steam Digital Commander set. Now, beginning railroaders can enjoy a steam-era locomotive equipped with 21st Century digital command control (DCC).
Our exclusive E-Z Command® DCC system lets you control the speed, direction, and lighting of the 0-6-0 steam locomotive, and a 56” x 38” oval with turnout and siding will quickly have you performing switching operations like a pro.
In addition to the Digital control & power system the set contains: DCC-equipped UP 0-6-0 steam locomotive with operating headlight, gondola, box car, wide-vision caboose, body-mounted E-Z Mate® couplers, 56” x 38” oval of E-Z Track®, including 12 pieces curved track, 4 piece straight track, 1 terminal rerailer, 1 manual turnout – left, under-track magnet with brakeman figure, and 1 Hayes bumper,DVD format E-Z Command® instruction video and illustrated instruction manual.
Train sets are packaged in brown cardboard cartons not retail boxes. Each set requires a separate shipping fee and may be subject to oversize charges. See shipping information for details.

LIST $225 WE SAVE YOU $45.00
 Our Sale Price $179.99     Quantity: 


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TWIN DIESEL Digital Commander HO Scale Digital Starter Train Set -DIGITALLY CONTROL TWO LOCOS AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME TRACK! STK#: BAC 00501   MFG: Bachmann
Everything is included to begin your experiance with the real world control of Digital HO Railroading. AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME TRACK You'll independently control the two powered diesels. Now, beginning railroaders can enjoy 21st Century digital command control (DCC).
Begin your own fledgling empire or work with a friend to coordinate freight and switching and operations. The E-Z Command digital control system lets you independently control the speed, direction and lighting of two DCC decoder-equipped Santa Fe Diesels that come in this set. In addition to the Digital control & power system the set contains: 2 DCC-equipped Santa Fe locomotives with operating headlights; GP-40 and FT-A, plug-box car, open-quad hopper, wide-vision caboose,. Plus a 56” x 38” oval of E-Z Track, including 12 pieces curved track, 4 pieces straight track, 1 terminal rerailer, 1 manual turnout - left, under-track magnet with brakeman figure, and 1 Hayes bumper. And a DVD E-Z Command instruction video and illustrated instruction manual are included. Sets are packaged in brown cardboard boxes. Large sets may require additional shipping fee. See shipping information for details.
Train sets are packaged in brown cardboard cartons not retail boxes. Each set requires a separate shipping fee and may be subject to oversize charges. See shipping information for details.

LIST $250 WE SAVE YOU $80.00
 Our Sale Price $169.99     Quantity: 

HO SCALE HISTORIC TRAIN SETS ....Precisely Detailed Replicas of Americans First Trains
Own A Piece Of Railroading History  
 


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The DeWitt Clinton Historic HO Scale Train Set STK#: BAC 00641   MFG: Bachmann
The DeWitt Clinton made her maiden run on August 9, 1831 from Albany to Schenectady, N.Y. This 4 unit train set is a highly detailed authentic HO Scale replica produced in plastic with die cast metal parts. The set includes the loco, tender, 3 coaches, a 47" x 38" oval of nickel silver snap together roadbed E-Z track and power pack.
REG $110 WE SAVE YOU $50
 Our Sale Price $59.99     Quantity: 


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The John Bull Historic HO Scale Train Set STK#: BAC 00640   MFG: Bachmann
The world's oldest complete and operational locomotive. The John Bull now resides in the Smithsonian Institute. Designed in England for operation in New Jersey in 1832,it was the first to have the distinctly American "cowcatcher". Our ready to run highly detailed replica includes the loco, tender, 3 coaches, a 47" x 38" oval of nickel silver snap together roadbed E-Z track and a power pack.
REG $125 OUR SALE SAVES YOU $50
 Our Sale Price $74.99     Quantity: 

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