I recently bought a Bachmann/Spectrum PRR Observation car on eBay to complete my set of cars from that set. Unfortunately, in transit to me, the gold railing broke off completely. This isn't the drumhead end of the observation car railing but the railing at the other end of the car...the simple gold "toothpick" railing.

My question is: does anyone know how much Bachmann might charge to replace that railing and has anyone ever needed to have that done? I have no idea whether I can/should do it as I have no idea what parts might be needed.

I'd try to find another car with an intact railing, but, as many of you know, the Bachmann PRR set's Observation car is scarcer than anything to find as a single car...especially in new condition.

Thanks, guys...

Dasher

Hello...

I've become a collector of several Bachmann On30 trainsets and believe that there are more and different cars out there to add to the sets I already have. Unfortunately, several of the sets I have are no longer in production, therefore, finding those additional cars is proving to be elusive, if not downright frustrating. I need your help...please!

Did Bachmann ever make the following:

A "Royal Blue" B&O baggage car? I have the coach, observation car and combine; need the baggage car, if it exists.

A "Royal Blue" B&O coach in any other number besides 1059? There are at least three different numbered coaches in the D&RGW set, so, are there more in the "Royal Blue" B&O set besides #1059?

A PRR coach in any other numbers besides #15?

If those exist, can anyone direct me to where I might buy one or more in brand new condition?

Many thanks for answering my questions and/or directing me to where I might buy one or more.

dasher

In searching for more Bachmann sets, rolling stock and engines, I find the prices are all over the place! Bachmann's prices from the factory are, well, high. eBay is another source, but, prices/condition vary widely there, as well.

I have found a dealer who sells the Bachmann complete sets...brand new in the box...for about half of what Bachmann lists theirs for on this website.

Is there that much markup that this dealer can sell these for half Bachmann's MSRP and still make a profit? Not that I'm complaining, but, wow...quite a difference in pricing!

Hi...

I bought a brand new Royal Blue passenger coach on eBay in On30 that is marked "New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington" on the side and has the serial number BAC2289926312 on the Spectrum box and I love it!

Now, I'm trying to assemble the entire set, which, I assume, has another passenger coach, combine car, baggage car and matching locomotive and coal tender. Problem is...I can't find any other cars to complete my set.

It appears to be the Royal Blue B&O set, of which my lone passenger coach is one piece. Can anyone help me find the rest of the set...preferably new..or tell me more about it? I did find online a reference to a Royal Blue B&O set in On30 size numbered BAC 2289925004. Is this the correct number for that set?

Many thanks...

Hi...

I bought a brand new Royal Blue passenger coach on eBay in On30 that is marked "New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington" on the side and has the serial number BAC2289926312 on the Spectrum box and I love it!

Now, I'm trying to assemble the entire set, which, I assume, has another passenger coach, combine car, baggage car and matching locomotive and coal tender. Problem is...I can't find any other cars to complete my set.

It appears to be the Royal Blue B&O set, of which my lone passenger coach is one piece. can anyone help me find the rest of the set...preferably new? I did find online a reference to a Royal Blue B&O set in On30 size numbered BAC 2289925004. Is this the correct number for that set?

Many thanks...