Train Sets

Train sets are complete starter packages offered by various model manufacturers that include a locomotive, cars, track, and a power pack. Some sets also include special accessories, such as trestles, tunnels, and buildings.

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Mantua’s Conrail “Quality” Blue Ribbon

Mantua’s Conrail “Quality” Blue Ribbon

The Conrail “Quality” Blue Ribbon was among the six train sets included in Mantua’s 1994 catalog.

Mantua’s Santa Fe “War Bonnet” Express

Mantua’s Santa Fe “War Bonnet” Express

One of six train sets included in Mantua’s 1994 catalog was its Santa Fe “War Bonnet” Express.

TYCO’s Chessie System Turbo Train set

TYCO’s Chessie System Turbo Train set

A 1990 release from TYCO was this Chessie System decorated Turbo Train set.

AHM’s Hi-Iron Local Set

AHM’s Hi-Iron Local Set

The Hi-Iron Local train set from AHM included an 0-4-0 steam locomotive and tender with three freight cars and caboose.

AHM’s Thunderchief Set

AHM’s Thunderchief Set

AHM’s Thunderchief train set included the hobby company’s F-M C-Liner pulling a passenger train made up of Rivarossi-made smooth-side cars.

AHM’s Dockside Gandy Dancer Set

AHM’s Dockside Gandy Dancer Set

Dating to around 1970, AHM’s Dockside Gandy Dancer train set came with a hobby mainstay Dockside 0-4-0 steam locomotive.

AHM’s Pufferbelly Freight Set

AHM’s Pufferbelly Freight Set

One of AHM’s basic HO-scale train set offerings to feature a steam locomotive was the Pufferbelly Freight Set.

AHM’s Diesel Dancer

AHM’s Diesel Dancer

AHM’s Diesel Dancer provided a very basic example of an HO-scale train set.

AHM’s Overland Express

AHM’s Overland Express

AHM’s Overland Express was a 1960s train set release with 0-6-0 steam locomotive.

AHM’s Rocket Freight

AHM’s Rocket Freight

AHM’s Rocket Freight was a 1960s train set release with an Alco RS-2 diesel locomotive.