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product_id: 100417189
title: "Bachmann Trains - North Pole Express Ready To Run Electric Train Set - HO Scale,Black Cyan"
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# 2-6-2 Steam Locomotive with smoke & headlight Power Pack & Speed Controller included 63" x 45" Snap-Fit E-Z Track Oval Bachmann Trains - North Pole Express Ready To Run Electric Train Set - HO Scale,Black Cyan

**Brand:** bachmann
**Price:** £29.39
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎄 All aboard the North Pole Express—where nostalgia meets next-level holiday vibes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bachmann Trains - North Pole Express Ready To Run Electric Train Set - HO Scale,Black Cyan by bachmann
- **How much does it cost?** £29.39 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## 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

- • **Effortless Control:** Intuitive speed controller and power pack make managing your train’s pace smooth and foolproof.
- • **Instant Holiday Magic:** Ready-to-run out of the box—set up in under 5 minutes and start your festive journey immediately.
- • **Premium Build Quality:** Heavyweight coach and observation cars with metal wheels and E-Z Mate knuckle couplers for durability and smooth operation.
- • **Flexible Layout Anywhere:** Portable 63" x 45" oval snap-fit E-Z Track designed for quick assembly on any surface—perfect for holiday displays or spontaneous setups.
- • **Authentic Steam Era Experience:** Detailed 2-6-2 locomotive with operating headlight and realistic smoke effects for immersive storytelling.

## Overview

The Bachmann North Pole Express HO Scale Electric Train Set delivers a complete, ready-to-run holiday experience featuring a detailed 2-6-2 steam locomotive with operating headlight and smoke effects, heavyweight passenger cars, and a 63" x 45" snap-fit E-Z Track oval. Designed for ages 14+, this set includes a power pack and speed controller for easy operation, combining authentic craftsmanship with user-friendly setup to bring festive magic to any space.

## Description

The North Pole Express HO Scale train set from Bachmann carries passengers on a holiday trip of a lifetime! The set includes an 2-6-2 steam locomotive with smoke, a heavyweight coach, heavyweight observation, all equipped with E-Z Mate(R) knuckle couplers and metal wheels. North Pole Express runs to Santa's workshop on a 63 x 45" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track(R). The set also includes a power pack, speed controller and an illustrated instruction manual.

Review: Solid running locomotive, Gorgeous passenger cars. Smooth operation. It just works. - Pros: - Beautifully sculpted Locomotive, tender and passenger cars. - The details are fantastic and all rolling items have a good weight to them. - easy to setup and run, had mine running in less than 5 minutes and I have had zero prior experience with Bachmann's ez-track layouts. (I also haven't touched a model train set since the 90's) - Bachmann DC controller is foolproof, ridiculously easy to setup and use. plug and run, no tools. - Locomotive has Light and smoke unit! very cool in a set at this price point - Bachmann's EZ-Track is great for carpet, dinner tables, or any other locations where a permanent setup is not viable. (that said, I still hate "pre ballasted" tracks). Cons: - I. Hate. Ez-Track. In my opinion, it doesn't look good, it (to me) amplifies the sound of the engine going around the track. sometimes no matter how perfect you line it up, the metal rail joiners just won't line up unless you twist or otherwise angle the track in a way it wasn't meant to be. When the time comes to build my layout, I will not be using any form EZ-Track or other "pre ballasted" tracks. (Although it's worth mentioning, I will be using this for my son's layout). - The smoke/steam unit in the locomotive seems kind of weak, even after 20 minutes of running the train at 60% speed, I could really only see the smoke when I brought the locomotive to almost a crawl. So... with such an expansive list of reasons I hate EZ-Track, why am I still giving this 5 stars? Because I knew that going into it. I purchased this knowing I would likely be replacing the track, this was an experiment to inexpensively see if I could re-kindle my love for this hobby and, see if my kiddo would be captures by it, too. (He now has two Thomas and Friends HO locomotives, so that answered that question). Buy with confidence, this is an awesome set and works great out of the box. If you've experienced traditional track layouts or are otherwise more experienced, the value is still there for the engine and rolling stock. Just plan on ignoring the EZ track.
Review: Fun to have for Christmas, theme set up. - It's my first HO scale set, my first choice is O scale set. I had to adjust to the difficulty of putting the cars on the track other than that it's a decent starter set. The engine is the only thing that lights up, other than that is great Christmas theme set.

## Features

- Complete Ready To Run Passenger Train Set
- Powered by a 2-6-2 Steam Era Locomotive with Operating Headlight, Smoke, and Tender
- Includes; Heavyweight Coach Car, and Heavyweight Observation Car
- 63" x 45" Oval of Snap-Fit E-Z Track, Power Pack and Speed Controller
- HO Scale 1:87

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07K7FB8MW |
| Age Range Description | Ages 14 and UP |
| Assembly Time | 30 Minutes |
| Base Material | Plastic, Metal |
| Battery Description | no batteries required |
| Brand Name | Bachmann |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Collection Name | HO Scale Electric Train Starter Set |
| Color | Black Cyan |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Remote Control |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (108) |
| Educational Objective | Imagination Development, Motor Skill, Hand-Eye Coordination, Cause and Effect, Basic Engineering Concepts |
| Fit Type | interlocking |
| Frame Material Type | Metal |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00022899007519 |
| Included Components | 2-6-2 steam locomotive with operating headlight, smoke, and tender, heavyweight coach, heavyweight observation car, 63" x 45" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track®, power pack and speed controller, illustrated instruction manual |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | No |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 63 x 45 x 3 inches |
| Item Shape | rectangular prism |
| Item Type Name | HO Scale Electric Train Starter Set |
| Item Weight | 6.5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Bachmann Industries |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1200.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 751 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 90 Day Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 168.0 |
| Model Name | NORTH POLE EXPRESS |
| Model Number | 751 |
| Not for Kids | No |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Occasion | Indoor, Christmas |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Portable |
| Outer Material | Plastic, Metal |
| Power Source | Electric, DC Power Supply |
| Product Style | Electric |
| Rail Guage | 16.67 mm |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Imaginative play involving trains, recreating real-world train scenarios, creative storytelling, holiday-themed play |
| Remote Included | No |
| Scale | HO |
| Set Name | North Pole Express |
| Size | 63" x 45" |
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
| Theme | Transportation |
| UPC | 022899007519 |

## Images

![Bachmann Trains - North Pole Express Ready To Run Electric Train Set - HO Scale,Black Cyan - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vb5RXQBEL.jpg)
![Bachmann Trains - North Pole Express Ready To Run Electric Train Set - HO Scale,Black Cyan - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812Lwqag9uL.jpg)
![Bachmann Trains - North Pole Express Ready To Run Electric Train Set - HO Scale,Black Cyan - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81W8Fk6tm2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the actual train metal or plastic?**
A: The train and cars are plastic.
-Nicholas Smith Trains

**Q: Why are the trains so hard to connect & stay connected?   Why won’t they just sit on the track?   Takes 20 minutes to get tires lined up.   Help.**
A: There is a tool for sitting the coupler heights/alignment.  If the couplers aren't at the same height they will disconnect when going around the track.  You also need to make sure they go together and don't create a "bump" at the joint.  The sit the trains on the tracks takes practice.  I would find a hobby/train store and go in there and talk to someone.

**Q: what is the minamum width plywood is needed for this layout?**
A: The minimum size ply-board needed for this train layout is 4'x5"

L3

**Q: How do you get light to turn on?**
A: The light runs all the time, it just isn't super bright.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid running locomotive, Gorgeous passenger cars. Smooth operation. It just works.
*by F***F on January 24, 2024*

Pros: - Beautifully sculpted Locomotive, tender and passenger cars. - The details are fantastic and all rolling items have a good weight to them. - easy to setup and run, had mine running in less than 5 minutes and I have had zero prior experience with Bachmann's ez-track layouts. (I also haven't touched a model train set since the 90's) - Bachmann DC controller is foolproof, ridiculously easy to setup and use. plug and run, no tools. - Locomotive has Light and smoke unit! very cool in a set at this price point - Bachmann's EZ-Track is great for carpet, dinner tables, or any other locations where a permanent setup is not viable. (that said, I still hate "pre ballasted" tracks). Cons: - I. Hate. Ez-Track. In my opinion, it doesn't look good, it (to me) amplifies the sound of the engine going around the track. sometimes no matter how perfect you line it up, the metal rail joiners just won't line up unless you twist or otherwise angle the track in a way it wasn't meant to be. When the time comes to build my layout, I will not be using any form EZ-Track or other "pre ballasted" tracks. (Although it's worth mentioning, I will be using this for my son's layout). - The smoke/steam unit in the locomotive seems kind of weak, even after 20 minutes of running the train at 60% speed, I could really only see the smoke when I brought the locomotive to almost a crawl. So... with such an expansive list of reasons I hate EZ-Track, why am I still giving this 5 stars? Because I knew that going into it. I purchased this knowing I would likely be replacing the track, this was an experiment to inexpensively see if I could re-kindle my love for this hobby and, see if my kiddo would be captures by it, too. (He now has two Thomas and Friends HO locomotives, so that answered that question). Buy with confidence, this is an awesome set and works great out of the box. If you've experienced traditional track layouts or are otherwise more experienced, the value is still there for the engine and rolling stock. Just plan on ignoring the EZ track.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun to have for Christmas, theme set up.
*by L***3 on December 20, 2019*

It's my first HO scale set, my first choice is O scale set. I had to adjust to the difficulty of putting the cars on the track other than that it's a decent starter set. The engine is the only thing that lights up, other than that is great Christmas theme set.

### ⭐⭐⭐ OK Starter Set
*by E***K on January 7, 2021*

This is just OK as a starter set. It functions, but the quality is mediocre. I worry about long-term durability of the train, especially the couplers. They just don't make them like they used to...

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