Posted 2 years ago
RVolskay
(27 items)
I got my first brand new HO locomotive for Christmas, 1971, at the ripe old age of 5. It was a Bachmann "F9" in the Illinois Central Gulf scheme, which I still have, although I had to replace the chassis. I also have one, brand new in the origunal box.
This is probably what set me onto a lifelong love of the pre 1985 Bachmann locos, and collecting them.
In my exprience, these three paint schemes have been the most difficut to locate, in good condition (or better), and particularly in the original box. On the occasion they are found, they come with a hefty price tag!
Shown are the "F9", Rio Grande, it's counterpart, the "GP40", Rio Grande, and the Illinos Central Gulf "GP40".
