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This article is from the Model Trains
FAQ, by Christopher D Coleman with numerous contributions by
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05 Collectable Model Train Manufacturers: B
BACHMAN
Originally "Bachman Brothers" was started in 1833, but did not
becomesimportant to tinplaters until the 1950's when they mass
produced aslarge line of injection molded plastic buildings
calleds"Plasticville". The buildings are roughly O Scale but also
look goodswith S. The molds were also half-sized in the 1960's to
produce HOsscale versions. Most of the kits in both sizes are
still produced.sMore recently Bachman has entered the G Gauge
market starting withsbattery operated trains and moved up to
track current. Currently theyshold the low price range of the G
market with some higher end items instheir Spectrum series. They
also continue to make Plasticvillesstructures.
Bachman Industries, Incorporated
1400 East Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
URL: http://www.bachmanntrains.com/
BING
Pre WWII German train maker, who imported in clockwork or
electric Osand 1 gauge trains to the US. Also introduced HO/OO
gauge trains tosthe US. Was forced out of the US market by World
War I.
BOUCHER
The Boucher Manufacturing Company made model ships previous to
theirs1922 purchase of Voltamp's line of trains. They were
modified from 2"sto 2 1/8" to be compatible with Lionel's
Standard Gauge line. Bouchersmarketed their trains as highly
accurate and occupied the high end ofsthe market. As with other
larger gauge lines the Great Depressionskilled Boucher's, and
having no smaller gauge line to fall back on itsfinally folded in
1943.
BUDDY "L"
Made a line of large unpowered trains for outdoor use from about
1926sto 1931. They still produce a line of rugged toy
cars. Poweredsreproductions of the trains were made in the last
decade.
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