Bachman Acela train set?

[Anonymous]

Looks neat, im thinking of buying one. Anybody have any experience or reason to tell me not to?

[Anonymous]

If it's Bachman, it's JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mustanggt]

QUOTE: If it's Bachman, it's JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not always. Bachmann seems to be good at steamers and electrics, their diesels being so-so.
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[Anonymous]

The Spectrum line is EXCELLENT. Even the standard stuff is ok.

[FThunder11]

I LOVE my Acela, it runs great!But i cant find the darn rail->Pantograph switch.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by gtirr

If it's Bachman, it's JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shush it, man! I dont mean to start a flame war, but you have no clue what you are talking about! All bachmann is great!!! ( well they could do a little better on some of...yes just some of...their rolling stock ) Bachmann made my first model train ( 6 years ago ) it was a standard line set, and it is still going strong. dosn't have the fine details on the standard line stuff ( but much more durable ) I have a spectrum...finist thing I ever bought. JPM335, I dont think you can go wrong with Bachmann, and if somthing does happen, I have heard that thier repair department is excelent. gtirr, I would like to see you post what you just said on the Bachmann Message Board.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Oklahoma Train Nut

QUOTE: Originally posted by gtirr

If it's Bachman, it's JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shush it, man! I dont mean to start a flame war, but you have no clue what you are talking about! All bachmann is great!!! ( well they could do a little better on some of...yes just some of...their rolling stock ) Bachmann made my first model train ( 6 years ago ) it was a standard line set, and it is still going strong. dosn't have the fine details on the standard line stuff ( but much more durable ) I have a spectrum...finist thing I ever bought. JPM335, I dont think you can go wrong with Bachmann, and if somthing does happen, I have heard that thier repair department is excelent. gtirr, I would like to see you post what you just said on the Bachmann Message Board.

I like my spectrum stuff but the repair department is by NO means excellent. I had a driveshaft break on my spectrum dash 8 (CSX of course[:D]) and i emailed bachman once a week for 2 months. they never responded and i ended up figuring out how to fix it myself. Still runs & looks great but im not impressed with customer service. Anyway maybe i can get an Acela for christmas. Just since i posted this topic i spent all my money on switch machines... 50 of them...[sigh]

[Anonymous]

the Acela is one of Bachmann's best products. it's a great train and you'll love it if you get it.

As for where the pantograph switch is, there's a small raised square near the rear of the powered loco on top. pop it off and under it is the switch. BTW, the switch only changes where the power comes from (ie through the pantographs or through the rails), to raise the pantographs, just gently pop them up. so Unless you have powered Ariel lines, there's no need to change the switch.

[Anonymous]

Per MR June 2001 review.
Minimum radius 22"
Optional overhead electrical pickup.
Interior details , lighting and flu***inted windows.
Engine weight:1.69 lb.
Cars are very well executed. Drawbar pull should handle the normal six-car(optional) consist & dummy loco.
Painting excellent.
Directional headlights,ditch & marker lights.
DCC ready.
Check wheel gauge.
No couplers, drawbars connect loco & cars.

The set only came with three cars, loco & dummy. MSP then, $310.00
Single cars, $40.00

Should you want a copy of this review, I can US mail one to you.

[cacole]

The rail/pantograph switch is right at the base of the pantograph; a very small slide switch. The Acela runs very smoothly, especially with a DCC decoder installed, but is also temperamental about any deviatiions in track level. If you want a good train to test the quality of your trackwork, the Acela is it.

[Anonymous]

I found it here for 183.99:

http://www.trainsetsonly.com/page/TSO/PROD/Bachmann/160-1202

[ksax73]

The Acela is one of Bachmann's better performing locomotives.

The only issue I've had with it is that the pilot is a little too low. I would suggest filing it down some otherwise it will scrape the rail head every now and then causing the train to jerk and I hate how that looks, lol.

Definately go for it!

[Anonymous]

To me the set is over prices

[Anonymous]

I agree with ^

If it weren't $300 when it came out, I would've gotten it. Although the price seems to be coming down everywhere, I may still have a chance...

[Anonymous]

My local Hobby Shop has one running all day and night without a single problem. I wish I could say the same for all my equipment. No de rails at all. Looks great too.

[Anonymous]

read tyco_ryan 's post. He has it for $184.00 Go for it
Merry Christmas

[Anonymous]

$184 is a good price[:D]. Ill see if i can work it out to get it for christmas. If not i will buy it later with my christmas money. Glad i asked

[Anonymous]

*hopes he has sufficient xmas money left over*

[Anonymous]

$175.00 www.trainworld.com

[Anonymous]

I know a place that sold them for $150, but they haven't had any in stock for a while :(

[Anonymous]

All I can say is ... Boscov's. Online they're $159 for the moment. Might be cheaper than that in the stores.
Bought mine after christmas last year.... $119 with no tax (gotta love Delaware). Can't be that for such a GREAT train. Almost 1 year running with not a single problem. Bachmann even sent me a no nose to replace the one I broke. FOR FREE. Took about a week to get here.

[Anonymous]

i paid nearly $200 for my superliner train (amd103 and 6 cars) so i guess i cant go wrong at $150 [8D]

[eastcoast]

I purchased this set when it was released on the market 3 years ago, and at
it's full price at the time. This is an EXCELLENT PRODUCT and highly
recommend it. My ACELA does what it is advertised to do, run fast, run smooth,
and TILT INTO THE CURVES AT FULL SPEED. The resisters in the motor will
not allow it to burn up at 90% throttle. I however run my Acela at 55% throttle most
times. The Acela is easily expanded with more cars and will pay for itself in a
long run IF you are modeling the present day.
THERE IS HOWEVER ONE " DRAWBACK " , the drawbars on the set are a bit
difficult to latch together at times, but once they are connected, it is a solid set.
I LOVE MY ACELA. AND YOU WILL TOO........