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title: "Bachmann Trains - Thunder Valley Ready To Run Electric Train Set - N Scale Multi ,Medium"
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# EMD GP40 Diesel Locomotive Power Integrated Power Pack & Speed Controller 24" Nickel Silver E-Z Track Circle Bachmann Trains - Thunder Valley Ready To Run Electric Train Set - N Scale Multi ,Medium

**Brand:** bachmann
**Price:** VT59961
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Own the rails in style—where vintage charm meets modern precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bachmann Trains - Thunder Valley Ready To Run Electric Train Set - N Scale Multi ,Medium by bachmann
- **How much does it cost?** VT59961 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1213783-bachmann-trains-thunder-valley-ready-to-run-electric-train-set)

## 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

- • **Compact N Scale Design:** 1:160 scale allows for elaborate layouts in small spaces—ideal for modern living and desktop displays.
- • **Precision Speed Control:** Integrated power pack and speed controller deliver smooth, customizable train operation for immersive control.
- • **Snap-Fit E-Z Track System:** Exclusive 24" nickel silver track circle with easy snap-fit assembly—perfect for quick setup and expansion.
- • **Collector-Grade Durability:** Metal and plastic construction with a limited lifetime warranty ensures lasting performance and value.
- • **Ready-To-Run Freight Powerhouse:** Complete set with a powerful EMD GP40 diesel locomotive featuring an operating headlight for authentic realism.

## Overview

The Bachmann Thunder Valley Ready To Run Electric Train Set is a meticulously crafted N Scale (1:160) model train kit featuring an EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with working headlight, a steel reefer car, three-dome tank car, and wide-vision caboose. It includes a 24" circle of nickel silver E-Z Track with snap-fit assembly, plus a power pack and speed controller for smooth operation. Designed for ages 14 and up, this medium-sized set offers a perfect blend of compact design, realistic detail, and easy setup, making it an ideal starter or collector’s piece with a limited lifetime warranty.

## Description

Product Description Thunder Valley Ready To Run Electric Train Set - N Scale. The rails rumble and the engine roars as the mighty Thunder Valley rounds the bend, hauling freight to destinations far and wide. This train set comes complete with Bachmann‘s exclusive E-Z Track snap-fit track and roadbed systems. The set includes; an EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight, steel reefer, three-dome tank car, wide-vision caboose, 24" circle of nickel silver E-Z Track including 11 pieces curved track and 1 plug-in terminal rerailer, power pack and speed controller, illustrated instruction manual. From the Manufacturer The rails rumble and the engine roars as the mighty Thunder Valley rounds the bend, hauling freight to destinations far and wide. The Thunder Valley N Scale Ready To Run Electric Train Set is recommended for modelers ages 14 and up. This train set comes complete with Bachmann‘s exclusive E-Z Track snap-fit track and roadbed systems, plus: an EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight, steel reefer, three-dome tank car, wide-vision caboose, 24" circle of nickel silver E-Z Track, power pack and speed controller, illustrated instruction manual. N Scale trains are designed to fit in small spaces (the size ratio is 1:160) the track must be placed on a flat surface for best performance. The advantages of N Scale trains are very small size allows more elaborate layouts, moderate cost, good detail, good support and availability of trains, and a nice variety. The disadvantages of N Scale Trains are; care must be taken as the product can be fragile, the small size can be hard to see, the cars can be hard to rerail. This product is recommended for modelers ages 14 and up.

Review: Awesome starter set, but you will end up buying more - At $76, this is a great price. Seriously, try buying an engine, 3 cars, track and a controller for less. You can't. Some of the other starter sets are worth considering though. The track with this one is only enough to make a circle which is fine, but others come with enough to make an oval which was my first purchase after buying this along with 4 more cars. I did see the same exact set for ~$90 on another site which seems to have good prices on other n-scale items. The list price is $165 on Bachmann's site. Other sets may be worth considering. Some of them even come with the obligatory Sunnyvale Train Depot which I also bought to complement this. The track was dead simple to set up even with my failing eyesight and I recommend buying a re-railer for about $2 to put the cars on the track right. The couplers are not perfect - they don't always couple properly but once they are coupled they have been solid. I even mixed in an Atlas car with their own style of knuckle couplers and experienced zero problems. The Atlas couplers are probably better than the Bachmann couplers anyway. So far there has been no reason to change them out. I've had it for just over two weeks and the train has run flawlessly except for one time it inexplicably stopped even though the light was still shining (so it had power). I reversed it and it went around backwards without problem and then went forwards again without any problem after that. Model railroading can quickly get expensive. I've spent about $200 so far and all I did was add 6 pieces of straight track, 4 cars and 4 buildings, and 50 automobiles for some stupid reason. The station was $15.99 (came assembled) and the bar that I have yet to build is $20. The 50 autos were $9.99 and are too many to know what to do with. I've got plans for scenery, more track and other building and trains which will easily raise the cost to $1000. But for $76 you get a nice small train that goes in a circle and works very well. You can leave it at that if you want and not spend anything more.
Review: Connecting tracks and connecting cars takes patience but it's been running well since October. - I bought this for a 9-year-old. The train scale was chosen to accommodate a smaller environment. It ended up being about 2' around, which was good enough for us. I don't know that my son would have gotten the small connectors on the track right all by himself. There are two small clips on each piece that need to be carefully lined up. The connectors on the car are also a challenge sometimes, probably because of the scale. He gets them back together better than I do now. Gets lots of practice thanks to our cat. The only thing that caught me off guard was the cost of some of the expansion's pieces for this scale. one half of a switching y piece is about $28 needing two of them and some more track gets you close to another $75. It's a good set though and has been working well!

## Features

- Complete Ready To Run Freight Train Set
- Powered by a EMD GP40 Diesel Locomotive with Operating Headlight
- Includes; Steel Reefer Car, Three-Dome Tank Car, and Wide-Vision Caboose
- 24" Circle of Nickel Silver E-Z Track , Power Pack and Speed Controller
- N Scale 1:160
- Recommended For Ages 14 & Up

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000BFQ4Z4 |
| Age Range Description | Ages 14 & Up |
| Assembly Time | 15 Minutes |
| Base Material | Plastic |
| Battery Description | no batteries required |
| Brand Name | Bachmann |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Collection Name | Thunder Valley Train Set |
| Color | Multi |
| Compatibility Options | N scale toys, tracks, and accessories |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | touch |
| Controller Type | touch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 442 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Hand-Eye Coordination, Concentration, Problem Solving Skill, Understanding of Vehicle Types |
| Fit Type | interlocking |
| Frame Material Type | Plastic, Metal |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00022899240138 |
| Included Components | Bachmann Trains - Thunder Valley Ready To Run Electric Train Set - N Scale |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | No |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Dimensions | 3 x 9 x 14 inches |
| Item Shape | train set |
| Item Type Name | Thunder Valley Ready To Run Electric Train Set - N Scale |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Bachmann Industries Inc. |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1200.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty - Warranty information can be found at www.bachmanntrains.com Click on Service department tab. |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 |
| Model Name | Thunder Valley Ready To Run Electric Train Set N Scale |
| Model Number | 24013 |
| Not for Kids | No |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Portable |
| Outer Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Style | Modern |
| Rail Guage | 9mm |
| Remote Included | No |
| Scale | N Scale |
| Size | Medium |
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
| Subject Character | Vision |
| Theme | car, tanks, train |
| UPC | 022899240138 |

## Images

![Bachmann Trains - Thunder Valley Ready To Run Electric Train Set - N Scale Multi ,Medium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ydRBLDDHL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Seriously ??!!  Only 24" of track ??**
A: Just builds you a circular track. That's it.

**Q: Will the power supply work with a HO train set ?**
A: Yes.  But this set doesn't have the connections to power accessories.  I bought a track switch and realized too late that I can't power it.  Other sets by Bachman can.  It works great for powering the train though, and it will power HO or N scale tracks.

**Q: What country is the power adapter for**
A: the United States of America.

**Q: can or do we anchor the track to a board?**
A: The bachmann snap track is very easy to work with and will work on a hard wood floor or very low pile carpet.  Mounting on a board lets the new enthusiast get more creative for the future.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome starter set, but you will end up buying more
*by A***O on September 28, 2018*

At $76, this is a great price. Seriously, try buying an engine, 3 cars, track and a controller for less. You can't. Some of the other starter sets are worth considering though. The track with this one is only enough to make a circle which is fine, but others come with enough to make an oval which was my first purchase after buying this along with 4 more cars. I did see the same exact set for ~$90 on another site which seems to have good prices on other n-scale items. The list price is $165 on Bachmann's site. Other sets may be worth considering. Some of them even come with the obligatory Sunnyvale Train Depot which I also bought to complement this. The track was dead simple to set up even with my failing eyesight and I recommend buying a re-railer for about $2 to put the cars on the track right. The couplers are not perfect - they don't always couple properly but once they are coupled they have been solid. I even mixed in an Atlas car with their own style of knuckle couplers and experienced zero problems. The Atlas couplers are probably better than the Bachmann couplers anyway. So far there has been no reason to change them out. I've had it for just over two weeks and the train has run flawlessly except for one time it inexplicably stopped even though the light was still shining (so it had power). I reversed it and it went around backwards without problem and then went forwards again without any problem after that. Model railroading can quickly get expensive. I've spent about $200 so far and all I did was add 6 pieces of straight track, 4 cars and 4 buildings, and 50 automobiles for some stupid reason. The station was $15.99 (came assembled) and the bar that I have yet to build is $20. The 50 autos were $9.99 and are too many to know what to do with. I've got plans for scenery, more track and other building and trains which will easily raise the cost to $1000. But for $76 you get a nice small train that goes in a circle and works very well. You can leave it at that if you want and not spend anything more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Connecting tracks and connecting cars takes patience but it's been running well since October.
*by R***. on December 26, 2023*

I bought this for a 9-year-old. The train scale was chosen to accommodate a smaller environment. It ended up being about 2' around, which was good enough for us. I don't know that my son would have gotten the small connectors on the track right all by himself. There are two small clips on each piece that need to be carefully lined up. The connectors on the car are also a challenge sometimes, probably because of the scale. He gets them back together better than I do now. Gets lots of practice thanks to our cat. The only thing that caught me off guard was the cost of some of the expansion's pieces for this scale. one half of a switching y piece is about $28 needing two of them and some more track gets you close to another $75. It's a good set though and has been working well!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small In Size But Big In Quality, Performance And Fun Factor!
*by B***Y on December 24, 2014*

For the price this tiny train set is a bargain. Just be aware it is N-scale and therefore is very small........ which leads me to a few observations: It is not appropriate for small children, you must use patience in putting the track together carefully and coupling the cars can be a challenge. But once up and running, this train set is a pleasure to operate. It is very high- quality and the locomotive has lots of power. It is perfect for a table-top display (im using mine as a Christmas decoration). It is very noisy when running..... but so are real trains! You will not be disappointed with this set as long as you use lots of patience to get it up and running.

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