I have to admit, I was having some serious childhood flashbacks when putting together our new Bachmann Trains Mountain Master HO Scale Ready-to-Run Train Set earlier this month. Exclusive to Menards stores this holiday season, this 155-piece set is everything you need to get your kids started with electric trains, and a set that’s a lot of fun for grownups as well, thus gaining it a spot in my 2013 Holiday Gift Guide here on The Rock Father.
See the train in-action:
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When I was a kid, I had Bachmann Trains’ Santa Fe Flyer (or some variation of it), and remember heading over to the local “Sports & Hobbies” store in Park Forest, Illnois to get accessories and supplies. Fast-forward three decades, and here I am, putting this set together with my oldest daughter, who is much younger than the suggested age of 14+ (as is the case for all electric trains), but under parental supervision – it’s cool. With all the vehicular play that goes on here at Rock Father HQ, a train was something that was missing, and as you can see in the video above, is very much enjoyed and appreciated.
2013 Menards Mountain Master Train Set:
Powered by a mighty Santa Fe 0-6-0 locomotive with operating smoke and headlight, this train will conquer the highest peaks to deliver its important cargo. The Mountain Master 155-piece set includes all the miniature people, buildings, and structures you’ll need to begin your own railroad adventure. Available exclusively at your local Menards® Store.
This ready-to-run train set includes:
- 0-6-0 steam locomotive and tender with operating smoke and headlight
- Menards® Limited Edition plug-door box car
- Open quad hopper
- Single-dome tank car
- Off-center caboose
- Body-mounted E-Z Mate® couplers
- 47″ x 38″ oval of snap-fit E-Z Track®, including 12 pieces of curved track, 1 piece of straight track, and 1 plug-in terminal rerailer
- Suburban station
- Signal bridge
- 48 railroad and street signs
- 36 telephone poles
- 48 assorted figures
- Power pack and speed controller
- Illustrated instruction manual
While Addie and I did play with them for a bit, we opted against using all of our small accessory pieces on the floor since I do have a toddler roaming around here as well. That said, the “Plasticville” train station and signal bridge are pretty cool, though I would highly-recommend securing them together with some glue or modeling cement for a more permanent display.
The Exclusive Menards Mountain Master by Bachmann Trains is available in-stores, or online via Menards.com. It’s a Rock Father-approved gift that is truly timeless.
For more Seasonal fun, check out my Holiday Hub right here on The Rock Father. Want to see some great gift ideas in one spot? Check out the 2013 Master List, being updated daily!
