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🚂 Own the rails with James, the red engine that means business!
The Bachmann Thomas & Friends™ James The RED Engine in N scale is a finely crafted electric locomotive featuring a detailed character face, realistic body shell, and durable all-metal wheels with Rapido-style couplers. Designed for smooth operation on 11.25" radius curves or greater, it’s compatible with Bachmann E-Z Track and all major N scale track brands, making it a must-have for collectors and hobbyists seeking authentic, high-quality model trains.









| ASIN | B097WJYQJ7 |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Batteries are Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #150,050 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #245 in Kids' Play Trains & Trams |
| Brand Name | BACHMANN |
| Color | Prototypical Colors |
| Country of Publication | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 14 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | History, Spacial Awareness, Concentration, Dexterity |
| Included Components | THOMAS & FRIENDS™ - JAMES THE RED ENGINE - N Scale |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 8.9 x 2 x 2.5 centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Locomotive |
| Manufacturer | Bachmann |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1200.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 58793 |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Model Name | THOMAS & FRIENDS™ - JAMES THE RED ENGINE - N Scale |
| Model Number | 58793 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Electric |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Scale | N Scale 1:160 |
| Size | M |
| Sub Brand | Thomas & Friends |
| Subject Character | James |
| Theme | Engine, Hobby, Locomotive, Models, Trains |
| Toy Vehicle Form | Train |
| UPC | 022899587936 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
F**R
Good model
Cosmetically simple, mechanically robust. Bachmann didn't pull any punches, this guy is built to last. Taking off the base plate reveals turned brass bearings!
A**R
Does not work. Could not return.
Does not work in reverse. Seller would not take item back.
K**H
Technicians Review
I'm impressed with the model and size at first glance. Out of the box I found 1 wheel was out of quarter by a fraction (just enough to not lock the wheels but couldn't drive smoothly), something I had only learned about a week prior to receiving James. I fixed it myself and now James runs almost as smooth as Thomas, James is a fraction faster on the same track. At a minimal crawl James stalls below 0.7V (no wagons on flat track) after adjusting, I'm guessing the forward voltage of a diode. Very tiny screws, but looks easy to maintain with the right tools. The blowout diagram is very nice with all the part numbers.
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