Bachmann Trains - Jingle Bell Express Ready To Run Electric Train Set - HO Scale

Great quality and delivery!

Nice quality train. My grandfather collects them and he loved this. Made well and works well.

I recently purchased the Bachmann Trains Jingle Bell Express Ready to Run Electric Train Set and I am thrilled with my purchase. The set is easy to set up and the trains run smoothly on the track. The attention to detail on the locomotive and cars is impressive, adding to the overall charm of the set.The set is HO scale, which makes it the perfect size for display on a bookshelf or mantle. The trains are durable and well made, and I expect them to hold up well over time. I appreciate the convenience of a ready-to-run set, as I was able to get it up and running in no time. The included power pack is easy to use and provides enough power for the trains to run smoothly.Overall, I highly recommend the Bachmann Trains Jingle Bell Express Ready to Run Electric Train Set to anyone who loves trains or is looking for a fun, festive display for the holidays. The set is a great value for the price and is sure to bring joy to both children and adults alike.

I bought this right before Christmas of 2023. I have an ice cream store with a huge front window and wanted to use the train in the window along with other mini houses, trees, etc. The first year we put it in the window, the train kept coming off the track. It was brand new so I felt it shouldn’t be doing that. My husband had electric trains in the past and knew what he was doing when setting it up. Since we were unable to keep it on the track, we ended up not turning it on. It kind of ruined the display as our little customers asked if the train worked. This past Christmas, we made sure the track was on a level surface, we cleaned the track with special track cleaner, replaced a couple areas with new tracks and made sure no obstacles were in way the of the train. Once again, the train continued to jump the track. It would go around a couple of times but never lasted more than a few passes before once again jumping the track. We tried multiple times but it just wouldn’t stay on the rails. I am going to put it in the trash as it’s no use to us as it doesn’t do what we bought it to do. I will buy a new one for next Christmas but not sure what brand it will be. I will also check reviews more carefully. I paid more for the train than it’s selling for now. If I’m going to spend $200 or more on an electric train, I want it to work. I’m very disappointed in the quality of this item.

We bought this train set as a seasonal item, something to run around Xmas time. And for that purpose it is sufficient and does the job well. Almost the entire set is plastic, but that seems to be the way of the world now. But given that, the train and cars are not for small children. I would say 8 years (a very careful 8 year old...) and above for sure. The caboose has some delicate railings and the cars (with plastic wheels) can be a little hard to get on the rails unless handled very carefully. I remember how my son was when he was younger, and I don't think this set would have survived very long. So, if your child is young save yourself the frustration and wait a few years.The EZ Track was easy to put together and with the addition of a plastic "berm" that is part of the track, it is much less prone to disconnects and problems with uneven floors. An improvement over the "raw" tracks from when I was a kid. Once I had the track set up (lining up the rail connectors can be a challenge) and the cars properly seated, I didn't have any issues with derailing while running the train.The cars are plastic, but have cute Xmas themes (Gingerbread bakery, silver bells mining, etc). The engine is metal and seems pretty heavy duty. It has run smoothly during the time we had it up and running. I think it will make it through at least a few Xmas seasons. It supports liquid smoke in the stack, but the liquid is sold separately, so I can't review that feature.The controller is basic (slow-fast, forward-backward). This train is not DCC enabled. I had no issues with the controller, but make sure all of the connectors are properly seated on the controller and on the track.All in all, I am pretty happy with this set as a seasonal item. If I was a serious train enthusiast I would probably be getting something higher end.

I purchased this set to compliment a large layout put up for the community here in Northern Michigan. It worked perfectly out of the box, entertaining dozens of visitors as it chugged along without a problem. Well-made for an inexpensive set, so highly recommended. Adult supervision is recommended.

After setting it all up, we couldn't get it to run. After an hour or two of trouble shooting, we found that the red wire between the track and the transformer was defective. I had to manually hold the jack a certain way at the transformer end to get it to run. I had to order a new cord. I have purchased many items from Bachmann before and haven't had much trouble, but this was an exception.