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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.
NOTE: THE ROADNAME OF THE F2 DIESEL INCLUDED WITH THE SET IS SANTA FE NOT UP AS PICTURED. Also the color and style of the 2 freight cars and caboose may differ from those illustrated.
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: 

  CASEY JONES SET HO SCALE Very Limited Quantities STK#: BAC 00617   MFG: Bachmann
CASEY JONES SET New complete train set. Removed from retail box and repacked in brown carton for shipping. Each set requires separate S&H fee.
Less Than Six Remain! ORDER TODAY OR You Will Miss Out On This!

Was $175 OUR CLOSEOUT SAVES YOU 37%
 Our Sale Price $109.99     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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IRON HORSE - HO Scale Layout Starter Set STK#: LIF 08996   MFG: Life Like
Get your new model railroader started on the right track with this complete set! Everything you need to set up and run is included, from a powered loco with working headlight,to scenic accessories and complete instructions. 


Take the throttle for a trip back in time aboard this classic steam freight set! Leading the way is a Pennsylvania 0-4-0 switcher with tender that pulls a single-dome tank car, two-bay hopper, steel door boxcar and a Pennsy caboose. To add to the fun, there's a 10-piece snap-in bridge and pier set, 19 railroad signs, 24 road signs, 12 utility poles decorated with transformers, fire call boxes and street lamps, and a 38 x 47" 96 x 119cm oval of track. You'll also get complete instructions and a copy of the Beginner's Guide To Model Railroading booklet packed with helpful hints.
For fast and easy operation on any surface, sets feature Life-Like's unique Power-Loc(TM) snap-together track. There's no need for special boards, nails or tools - and there are NO fussy metal rail joiners to align - simply click each section to the next and you'll be ready to roll in minutes. Best of all, the built-in roadbed base means you can run your train on any surface, including a rug! There's also a handy rerailer that makes getting the cars and engine on the track easy, with simple plug-in wiring connections to speed assembly. 

Original Price $120 NOW SAVE $50
Note: Each set requires a separate S&H fee. Each new set is removed from its oversized retail box and repacked in a plain cardboard shipping carton. See shipping information. Email customer service or call 1-860-223-0600 for delivery costs to your area if you want the set shipped in it's original retail box.
 Our Sale Price $69.99     Quantity: 


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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 $35.00
 Our Sale Price $59.99     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: 

  XMAS REVERSING TROLLEY SET HO SCALE Very Limited Quantities STK#: BAC 00402   MFG: Bachmann
XMAS REVERSING TROLLEY SET New complete train set. Removed from retail box and repacked in brown carton for shipping. Each set requires separate S&H fee.
Less Than Six Remain! ORDER TODAY OR You Will Miss Out On This!

Was $165 OUR CLOSEOUT SAVES YOU 39%
 Our Sale Price $99.99     Quantity: 

  YULTIDE SPECIAL SET HO SCALE Very Limited Quantities STK#: BAC 00664   MFG: Bachmann
YULTIDE SPECIAL SET New complete train set. Removed from retail box and repacked in brown carton for shipping. Each set requires separate S&H fee.
Less Than Six Remain! ORDER TODAY OR You Will Miss Out On This!

Was $185 OUR CLOSEOUT SAVES YOU 46%
 Our Sale Price $99.99     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 $
 Our Sale Price $79.99     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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