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product_id: 1631330
title: "Bachmann Trains Empire Builder Ready to Run 68 Piece Electric Train N Scale | Complete Starter Set, Locomotive, Rolling Stock, Track, Power Pack and Speed Controller, Build Your Model Railroad, 24009"
brand: "bachmann"
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# operating headlight & speed controller 68-piece detailed set 44" x 24" nickel silver E-Z Track Bachmann Trains Empire Builder Ready to Run 68 Piece Electric Train N Scale | Complete Starter Set, Locomotive, Rolling Stock, Track, Power Pack and Speed Controller, Build Your Model Railroad, 24009

**Brand:** bachmann
**Price:** € 449.90
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Own the rails of nostalgia with precision and power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bachmann Trains Empire Builder Ready to Run 68 Piece Electric Train N Scale | Complete Starter Set, Locomotive, Rolling Stock, Track, Power Pack and Speed Controller, Build Your Model Railroad, 24009 by bachmann
- **How much does it cost?** € 449.90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1631330-bachmann-trains-empire-builder-ready-to-run-68-piece-electric)

## Best For

- bachmann enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bachmann brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Designed for Experienced Hobbyists:** Perfect for millennial pros craving a sophisticated, hands-on collectible with serious scale appeal.
- • **Highly Detailed Cars & Accessories:** Includes wood reefer, tank cars, gondola, caboose, plus street and railroad signs for realistic scenery.
- • **Complete 68-Piece Freight Train Set:** Everything you need to build a sprawling railroad empire right out of the box.
- • **44" x 24" Oval Nickel Silver E-Z Track:** Durable, snap-fit track system designed for smooth, reliable runs.
- • **Northern 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive with Operating Headlight:** Authentic power and illumination for a truly immersive experience.

## Overview

The Bachmann Empire Builder Ready to Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set is a meticulously crafted N Scale model railroad kit featuring a Northern 4-8-4 steam locomotive with operating headlight, a diverse collection of freight cars, and a 44" x 24" oval nickel silver E-Z Track system. Designed for experienced hobbyists aged 14 and up, this set combines authentic detailing with user-friendly assembly, delivering a premium, portable train experience that brings the golden age of American railroads to your desktop.

## Description

Product Description Empire Builder Ready To Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set - N Scale. American railroads helped build great fortunes and the wealth of the Nation. Doing its part, our Empire Builder train set comes complete with Bachmann‘s exclusive E-Z Track snap-fit track and roadbed system. This set includes; Northern 4-8-4 steam locomotive and tender with operating headlight, wood reefer, single-dome tank car, center-flow hopper, plug-door box car, wood stock car, wood-braced gondola, open quad offset hopper, offset cupola caboose, 44” x 24” oval of nickel silver E-Z Track including 11 pieces curved track, 8 pieces straight track and 1 curved plug-in terminal rerailer, 12 telephone poles, 24 railroad and street signs, power pack and speed controller, illustrated instruction manual. From the Manufacturer American railroads helped build great fortunes and the wealth of the Nation.

Review: Great starter set - I recently got back into model trains after I got summer off from college. I use N scale because it’s small enough for limited space in small rooms. I chose this set because it has a relatively big locomotive and a lot of cars for a good value. The track was very easy to put together. The 4-8-4 Northern locomotive included in this set can haul a lot of cars. The train is quite detailed for being little. I am having fun with it so far. I know the set has some critical complaints for derails and herky-jerky movement of the train, but those instances are likely due to the track being set up incorrectly. Before you run the locomotive, make sure that all the ends of the tracks are lined up correctly. Once you do that, the train runs very smoothly. Love this set, I’m going to have a lot of fun with it.
Review: Great N Scale Steam Locomotive Set. - This is a great N scale set for those who want a large steam locomotive. The packaging was great, the whole thing held together well during shipping. The included EZ-Track was fairly simple to assemble, a few miss alignments but that's going to happen with any track. The rolling stock looks decent and rolls well. The locomotive itself is difficult to get on the track, but that's expected given that it's a 4-8-4. Once it was set up and rolling, it ran smooth and without issue. Everything is detailed, but not crazy detailed. That's the thing with Bachmann, most of the sets are good and everything works, but you're not going to lose yourself in the details. I think with a little weathering the locomotive and tender will look much more "real", along with the rolling stock. I think a lot of the issues people experience are from poor setup and tracking issues. If the front axle is not on the track (which is hard to tell as it's mostly hidden), it will derail a lot. If the rear isn't on the track (again, hard to see), it will derail. If the tender isn't on the track, it will derail. There's a lot of alignment needed to get the locomotive on the track and running right, but once that's done it runs great. Overall it's a solid set, and for the price you can't really beat it.

## Features

- Complete Ready To Run 68 Piece Freight Train Set
- Powered by a Northern 4-8-4 Steam Era Locomotive and Tender with Operating Headlight
- Includes; Wood Reefer Car, Single Dome Tank Car, Center-Flow Hopper Car, Plug-Door Box Car, Wood Stock Car, Wood Braced Gondola Car, Open Quad Offset Hopper Car, Off-Set Cupola Caboose, Railroad Signs, Street Signs, and Telephone Poles
- 44" x 24" Oval of Nickel Silver E-Z Track , Power Pack and Speed Controller
- N Scale 1:160
- Designed for Use by Experienced Hobbyist – Not Meant for Beginners
- Small Highly Detailed Components – For Consumers Ages 14 and Up

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0006KQHLA |
| Age Range Description | Ages 14 and UP |
| Assembly Time | 30 minutes |
| Battery Description | no batteries required |
| Brand Name | Bachmann |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Collection Name | Empire Builder |
| Color | Red/Black/Blue/Brown |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | wired controller |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 295 Reviews |
| Frame Material Type | wood, plastic, metal |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00022899240091 |
| Included Components | Bachmann Trains - Empire Builder Ready To Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set - N Scale |
| Item Dimensions | 44 x 24 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Highlight | Complete Starter Set, Locomotive, Rolling Stock, Track, Power Pack and Speed Controller, Build Your Model Railroad, 24009 |
| Item Type Name | Empire Builder Ready To Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set - N Scale |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Bachmann Industries Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 24009 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty - Warranty information can be found at www.bachmanntrains.com Click on Service department tab. |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 |
| Model Name | Empire Builder Ready To Run 68 Piece Electric Train Set - N Scale |
| Model Number | 24009 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 68 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Portable |
| Power Plug Type | No Plug |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Style | Modern |
| Rail Guage | 9mm (standard gauge for N Scale, equivalent to 1435mm full scale) |
| Scale | No |
| Set Name | Empire Builder |
| Size | 44" x 24" |
| Skill Level | Experienced |
| Theme | Car,Train |
| UPC | 022899240091 |
| Unit Count | 68 Count |

## Images

![Bachmann Trains Empire Builder Ready to Run 68 Piece Electric Train N Scale | Complete Starter Set, Locomotive, Rolling Stock, Track, Power Pack and Speed Controller, Build Your Model Railroad, 24009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rEhh6vWSL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is smallest to largest scales**
A: Of the common scales: Z<N<HO<O<S<GS has the widest turning radius (normally). HO and N are the cheapest to buy, and are most commonly used. HO is ~2x as large as N scale.

**Q: Hi...i'm a newbie...is this dcc and what's the difference between dcc and not dcc?**
A: This is not DCC I think the difference is the sound and the way you can run more than one train on a track at a time with DCC.

**Q: I was wondering if you can get the regular track without the ez plastic balis built n it? Just plain track.**
A: This set comes prepackaged with with E-Z Track. Plain track would have to be purchased separately.
-Nicholas Smith Trains

**Q: Does it blow out smoke?**
A: Good question. There are N Scale trains that have both sound and smoke, but they are very expensive. This lovomotive in this set does not have sound or smoke. However it does run vety nicely and can pull all the cars in the set without any problem.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great starter set
*by R***. on June 25, 2024*

I recently got back into model trains after I got summer off from college. I use N scale because it’s small enough for limited space in small rooms. I chose this set because it has a relatively big locomotive and a lot of cars for a good value. The track was very easy to put together. The 4-8-4 Northern locomotive included in this set can haul a lot of cars. The train is quite detailed for being little. I am having fun with it so far. I know the set has some critical complaints for derails and herky-jerky movement of the train, but those instances are likely due to the track being set up incorrectly. Before you run the locomotive, make sure that all the ends of the tracks are lined up correctly. Once you do that, the train runs very smoothly. Love this set, I’m going to have a lot of fun with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great N Scale Steam Locomotive Set.
*by P***S on December 7, 2015*

This is a great N scale set for those who want a large steam locomotive. The packaging was great, the whole thing held together well during shipping. The included EZ-Track was fairly simple to assemble, a few miss alignments but that's going to happen with any track. The rolling stock looks decent and rolls well. The locomotive itself is difficult to get on the track, but that's expected given that it's a 4-8-4. Once it was set up and rolling, it ran smooth and without issue. Everything is detailed, but not crazy detailed. That's the thing with Bachmann, most of the sets are good and everything works, but you're not going to lose yourself in the details. I think with a little weathering the locomotive and tender will look much more "real", along with the rolling stock. I think a lot of the issues people experience are from poor setup and tracking issues. If the front axle is not on the track (which is hard to tell as it's mostly hidden), it will derail a lot. If the rear isn't on the track (again, hard to see), it will derail. If the tender isn't on the track, it will derail. There's a lot of alignment needed to get the locomotive on the track and running right, but once that's done it runs great. Overall it's a solid set, and for the price you can't really beat it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bachmann Empire Builder train set
*by B***R on January 18, 2014*

An excellent train set, very well detailed and at a reasonable price. Have had it about a month and have already put a few miles on it. Assembling the E-Z track is a little tricky, but it's very stable, doesn't come apart and looks good. When everything is in place, the locomotive is smooth running. I've added the N scale track pack and currently have two concentric ovals connected by the four switches from the track pack. So the 4-8-4 locomotive has to run over the swiches. Overall, a nice train, but a few problems, one pretty serious. The locomotive front four wheel pilot truck assembly is very loose and floppy and doesn't stay on track very well, especially thru the switches. The two axles have far too much play. Seems like the whole assembly needs some reengineering. Another problem is the couplers. The instructions state: "To couple the cars, gently push them together,.. The couplers will engage automatically." Not true, they don't engage. You must pinch them together with a long tweezers or pliers. And they come apart very easily. The supplied rapido couplers aren't much, if any, better. Another problem is the poor quality of the wire connectors and plugs. They are difficult to keep in place and difficult to make a good electrical contact. And they should be marked or color coded to show polarity. I've painted a white dot on each plug to keep the switches and trains going in the right direction. Overall, this is a very nice train. If you have only a straight oval with no switches, the pilot truck assembly problem shouldn't be much trouble. This is my first set and it's a great starter set.

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