Bachmann locos?

[RobertInOntario]

Robert,

A quick check of the box will tell you whether they are the newer "better" Bachmann locos or the older trainset (poor) quality ones. If the box is blue (it may or may not say "DCC on Board" in the lower right corner) it's one of the newer ones. They are actually fairly decent, they have a split-frame metal chassis, a mid-mounted motor, flywheels, and LEDs for headlights. I have installed Tsunamis in several of them (GP7s, RS3s, GP38s) and they run quite well with a good decoder.

If the box is white, it is likely old stock, of the train-set quality stuff, which you can pick up at model railroad shows for considerably less than $40.

Thanks! Hmm, if I recall correctly, I'm pretty sure the box is white!
Rob