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#1
Things were as described.  They indicated the condition of everything and things that were included.  I did find the set of cars missing from the plasticville collection.  After looking the stuff over even more, there are only 2 pieces of track missing, one 9 inch straight and one curve.  The directions had in small print some track may have to be purchased to complete the designs (extra striaght, curve, 1/3 and 1/2 curve).  My tired eyes did not see that.

I contacted the vendor and they stated it was bought for her children years ago and they had it put away.  She stated she did not know how much track their should be.  Hence at the end of her description

"Everything I sell is guaranteed to the description............Please ask questions and more pictures if in doubtEverything I sell is guaranteed to the description............Please ask questions and more pictures if in doubt"

I will say the set is in excellant condition and you can tell the train was never used by looking at the wheels of the loco and trailers.

#2
Hello,

I recently bought the Bachmann Greatland Village Express (PN 00494) on ebay.  The item was as described.  It looks as though it was never ran, the little kits (barn, school, split level home, trestles, etc) were all still sealed in their packing (if they came in the original box I do not know).  Also included is the original box the whole set came in.  You can view this link if it is still available: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220199520839

After looking things over there are some minor things missing:

4 - 18"  Rad. Track
1 - Straight 9"
1 - 1/3 section 18" Rad
1 - 1/2 section 18" Rad
1 - 6" Straight Track

One of these tracks is the Terminal/Rerailer

Also missing is the Plasticville Automotive Set (maybe 4 or 5 cars)

Questions:

Is there an online hobby shop that carries the Bachmann Bridge and Trestle Set (PN 46-1226)?  This was the track kit included in this set, 33 pieces, according to the paperwork. Maybe this is just the bridge and trestles. (can not find one on ebay)

If I can not buy the set, where is a good place to buy the missing track?  Most of todays track is the EZ.  If I were to buy the EZ track, can base the track sits on be removed?  What did they call the non-EZ track or the older style of track?

What is the part# of the missing set of cars?

Is there any place that has a lot of info on Bachmann trains, such as year this set was made, old advertisements for the set, etc?

Would another brand of track work, especially for the Terminal/Rerailer?  Would it have the same electrical interface Bachmann uses?  I know the plug that attaches to the transformer has the female end (square with 3 holes), that plug into the Terminal/Rerailer track.

Sorry for all the questions.  Im a newbie, this is one set I had as a child and recently found a nice buy on this.  I want to make this system whole again.  If I can avoid ebay, to avoid purchasing from multiple people and horrendous shipping just to get the missing pieces would be great.

Thanks for all your time