Now you can bring the cutting edge of railroad technology to your HO model railroad with the new Amtrak Acela(SM) Express from Bachmann. In partnership with Amtrak, Bachmann developed this sleek speedster from the original design drawings. State-of-the-art tooling ensures that the Spectrum(R) line Acela Express is an authentic replica of America's premier passenger train.
The powered locomotive features a precision-balanced five pole skew-wound motor mounted in a heavy die cast metal chassis with die cast gear towers. Realistic, chemically blackened RP-25 contour metal wheelsets provide good tracking on all HO Scale track. What's more, you can choose to run this DCC-ready model off of conventional track power or overhead catenary power with a flick of a switch.
Out on the mainline, one of the Acela Express' main features is its ability to lean into curves thanks to its advanced tilting mechanism. The tilt allows for higher speeds on curves and a smoother ride for passengers. Just like the prototype, the Spectrum line Acela Express offers a tilting chassis on its passengers cars - a first for any North American HO Scale model. Features prototypical interiors in cabs and passenger cars include control consoles, passenger seats and dining area. You can see this detail through the true-to-life flush fitting windows. A realistic lighting system illuminates the car interiors and features directional headlights, ditch lights and markers. Also includes one powered and one dummy electric loco with directional headlights, ditch lights and markers. May be run from track or overhead power. DCC ready.
The powered locomotive features a precision-balanced five pole skew-wound motor mounted in a heavy die cast metal chassis with die cast gear towers. Realistic, chemically blackened RP-25 contour metal wheelsets provide good tracking on all HO Scale track. What's more, you can choose to run this DCC-ready model off of conventional track power or overhead catenary power with a flick of a switch.
Out on the mainline, one of the Acela Express' main features is its ability to lean into curves thanks to its advanced tilting mechanism. The tilt allows for higher speeds on curves and a smoother ride for passengers. Just like the prototype, the Spectrum line Acela Express offers a tilting chassis on its passengers cars - a first for any North American HO Scale model. Features prototypical interiors in cabs and passenger cars include control consoles, passenger seats and dining area. You can see this detail through the true-to-life flush fitting windows. A realistic lighting system illuminates the car interiors and features directional headlights, ditch lights and markers. Also includes one powered and one dummy electric loco with directional headlights, ditch lights and markers. May be run from track or overhead power. DCC ready.