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BANDIT'S MODEL TRAINS EXPANDS O GAUGE TRAIN OPERATIONS
July 9, 2024: Bandit's Model Trains Announces The Expansion Of Their O Gauge Train Operations With The Completion Of The New Facility That Will Be Exclusively Devoted To Lionel, MTH & Williams Trains & Accessories. The New Facility Was Completed In Late 2023 And Our Current Plan Is To Have Everything Ready By The First Of November for the 2024 Christmas Shopping Season. Customers Will Have The Opportunity To Make Purchases From Both New & Preowned (Estate) Locomotives & Rolling Stock. The Bench Work For The O Gauge Operating Train Layout Has Been Completed And The Layout Should Be Operational In Just A Few Weeks. More Information Will Be Updated As It Becomes Available.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK:
"I made an order with you guys earlier this week. I just wanted to say I'm beyond impressed with the fast shipping and the great packing of the boxcar I ordered!! Thank you again and I hope I can find more items from you to order in the future!!" Brian O. - Indiana - 1/25/17
"Today I received the Athearn Ford Pickups from you. Thank you again for the prompt response and quick service." Martin V. - Slovenia 2/9/17
"Received my parcel today in great condition, very much appreciated your service and the pen." Wallace G. - Australia 2/21/17
" Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised to see my Walthers Reference Book in my mail box yesterday. Usually, mail orders arrive by the proverbial slow boat from China. You guys sure stand out above so many of the other internet sellers!" Ronald G. California 2/22/17
"Just wanted to thank you for the great customer service, quick processing and fast delivery. What a pleasant shopping experience! Kudos!!" William W. North Carolina 8/25/17
"Just a thank you for shipping to me here in Canada. Atlas item arrived on Wednesday in good shape and looks great with the newer versions of the "Canpotex" hoppers. Thanks for the great price, service and turn around." Dave M. - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 3/23/18.
"Just want to thank you for my first order from you. Just what I wanted and very quick delivery. Again, THANK YOU." James N. - Wilmington, Delaware 4/19/18.
"We received our shipment today. Thank you very much for the prompt service." Philip C. - Brigadoon, Australia 6/22/18
"Received kit this AM. Arrived in great shape and is just what I wanted. Looking forward to doing business with you again. Thanks for the quick shipping too!" George M. - Millen, Georgia 7/7/18
"I received my package Saturday and was very pleased on the condition & shipping of my order. I will be back to order more as you guys did an excellent job in getting my order quickly out!" Robert G. - Rogers, Arkansas 11/18/18
"I received my item today, it's awesome! Super Service Guys! I will definitely be shopping at Bandit's again!" Jody C. - Weyers Cave, Virginia 11/23/18
"Received my Polar Express Cars today that I ordered from you. They are great, packaged very well & quick shipping" Jim G. - Dayton, Ohio 5/18/19
"I was surprised at your quick response to my problem! Looking forward to further purchases with you. Good to see a online business with personal interest and ethics! A joyous Christmas to you!" Phillip P. - Penryn, California 12/05/19.
"I received my decals that I ordered today, a day earlier than I had expected! Thanks for the quick processing & shipment of my order. You guys are TOPS in my book and you will hearing from me more in the future." Mario V. - Whitesboro, NY 1/16/20.
"Outstanding Service! Placed my order 2 days ago & it is already here. Nothing like dealing with a shop that actually have things in stock. Glad I found you!" David N. - Jacksonville, FL 2/6/20.
"I ordered some HO train detail parts last week and got them real fast, the fastest service I've ever had when ordering from the internet! Thank you!" Stephen A. - Harrisburg, PA 2/14/20
"I appreciate you guys. I look forward to more business with you. Keep up the good work!" Mark T. - Frederick, MD 06/06/21
"Thanks for the prompt shipment on my recent order. Everything arrived in great shape. It's nice to do business with an honest to goodness hobby shop. You will be hearing from me again soon." Max G. - Petal, MS 09/19/21
"Hey, just wanted to thank you for the great prices and super fast delivery. Really an awesome store. I will shop with you again! Thank you." David S. - Falls Church, VA 01/12/22
"Received my order today and just wanted to say thank you! Fast shipping and a great overall experience. I'll be eyeing you all again for future purchases" Josh S. Schertz, TX 02/03/22
"After less than ten days, my "Power-Loc" Track has been delivered. With regard to the address & customs - NO PROBLEMS! The job you did for me was flawless & I thank you for the excellent service." Guy H. - Gueret, France 05/17/22
"I want you to know that the package made it through the long journey and arrived in Bavaria today. I have tested the Rapido TRE Train with its light and sound functions. It's a great train! Thank you for the great and reliable service!" Gerhard S. - Schwaben, Germany 08/18/22.
"Today I received the Athearn Ford Pickups from you. Thank you again for the prompt response and quick service." Martin V. - Slovenia 2/9/17
"Received my parcel today in great condition, very much appreciated your service and the pen." Wallace G. - Australia 2/21/17
" Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised to see my Walthers Reference Book in my mail box yesterday. Usually, mail orders arrive by the proverbial slow boat from China. You guys sure stand out above so many of the other internet sellers!" Ronald G. California 2/22/17
"Just wanted to thank you for the great customer service, quick processing and fast delivery. What a pleasant shopping experience! Kudos!!" William W. North Carolina 8/25/17
"Just a thank you for shipping to me here in Canada. Atlas item arrived on Wednesday in good shape and looks great with the newer versions of the "Canpotex" hoppers. Thanks for the great price, service and turn around." Dave M. - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 3/23/18.
"Just want to thank you for my first order from you. Just what I wanted and very quick delivery. Again, THANK YOU." James N. - Wilmington, Delaware 4/19/18.
"We received our shipment today. Thank you very much for the prompt service." Philip C. - Brigadoon, Australia 6/22/18
"Received kit this AM. Arrived in great shape and is just what I wanted. Looking forward to doing business with you again. Thanks for the quick shipping too!" George M. - Millen, Georgia 7/7/18
"I received my package Saturday and was very pleased on the condition & shipping of my order. I will be back to order more as you guys did an excellent job in getting my order quickly out!" Robert G. - Rogers, Arkansas 11/18/18
"I received my item today, it's awesome! Super Service Guys! I will definitely be shopping at Bandit's again!" Jody C. - Weyers Cave, Virginia 11/23/18
"Received my Polar Express Cars today that I ordered from you. They are great, packaged very well & quick shipping" Jim G. - Dayton, Ohio 5/18/19
"I was surprised at your quick response to my problem! Looking forward to further purchases with you. Good to see a online business with personal interest and ethics! A joyous Christmas to you!" Phillip P. - Penryn, California 12/05/19.
"I received my decals that I ordered today, a day earlier than I had expected! Thanks for the quick processing & shipment of my order. You guys are TOPS in my book and you will hearing from me more in the future." Mario V. - Whitesboro, NY 1/16/20.
"Outstanding Service! Placed my order 2 days ago & it is already here. Nothing like dealing with a shop that actually have things in stock. Glad I found you!" David N. - Jacksonville, FL 2/6/20.
"I ordered some HO train detail parts last week and got them real fast, the fastest service I've ever had when ordering from the internet! Thank you!" Stephen A. - Harrisburg, PA 2/14/20
"I appreciate you guys. I look forward to more business with you. Keep up the good work!" Mark T. - Frederick, MD 06/06/21
"Thanks for the prompt shipment on my recent order. Everything arrived in great shape. It's nice to do business with an honest to goodness hobby shop. You will be hearing from me again soon." Max G. - Petal, MS 09/19/21
"Hey, just wanted to thank you for the great prices and super fast delivery. Really an awesome store. I will shop with you again! Thank you." David S. - Falls Church, VA 01/12/22
"Received my order today and just wanted to say thank you! Fast shipping and a great overall experience. I'll be eyeing you all again for future purchases" Josh S. Schertz, TX 02/03/22
"After less than ten days, my "Power-Loc" Track has been delivered. With regard to the address & customs - NO PROBLEMS! The job you did for me was flawless & I thank you for the excellent service." Guy H. - Gueret, France 05/17/22
"I want you to know that the package made it through the long journey and arrived in Bavaria today. I have tested the Rapido TRE Train with its light and sound functions. It's a great train! Thank you for the great and reliable service!" Gerhard S. - Schwaben, Germany 08/18/22.
The WALTHER'S 2024-2025 Model Railroad Reference Books are in stock! We have only a few more left in stock, so get your copy while they are still available.
HOW MANY PIECES OF TRACK ARE NEEDED TO MAKE A CIRCLE?
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HO Scale - Code 100 & 83
15" Radius Section - 12 Pieces 18" Radius Section - 12 Pieces 22" Radius Section - 16 Pieces 24" Radius Section - 16 Pieces |
O Scale - Lionel Fastrack
O-31 Radius Section - 8 Pieces O-36 Radius Section - 8 Pieces O-48 Radius Section - 12 Pieces O-60 Radius Section - 16 Pieces O-72 Radius Section - 16 Pieces O-84 Radius Section - 32 Pieces |
O Scale - Lionel Tubular Track
O-31 Radius Section - 8 Pieces O-42 Radius Section - 12 Pieces O-54 Radius Section - 16 Pieces O-72 Radius Section - 16 Pieces |
O-27 Scale - Lionel Tubular Track
O-27 Radius Section - 8 Pieces O-42 Radius Section - 12 Pieces O-54 Radius Section - 16 Pieces |
NORTH AMERICAN RAILROAD ROAD NAME ABBREVIATION CODE
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AA Ann Arbot
ART American Refrigerator Transit BCOL British Columbia Railway BS Birmingham Southern CB&Q Chicago, Burlington & Quincy CNW Chicago & North Western CSX CSX Transportation DMIR Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range FNM Mexican National Railway GTW Grand Trunk Western L&N Louisville & Nashville MILW Milwaukee Road MOW Maintenance of Way NH New Haven N&W Norfolk & Western PRR Pennsylvania Railroad SAL Seaboard Air Line SOU Southern Railway UP Union Pacific WC Wisconsin Central Limited |
A&WP Atlanta & West Point
ATSF Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe BCIT BC Rail C&G Columbus & Greenville CG Central of Georgia CP Canadian Pacific D&H Delaware & Hudson DR&W Denver & Rio Grande Waetern GF Gulf & Florida IC Illinois Central LS&I Lake Superior & Ishpeming MKT Missouri-Kansas-Texas (KATY) MP Missouri Pacific NKP Nickel Plate Road NYC New York Central RDG Reading SCL Seaboard Coast Line SP Southern Pacific TFM Transportation Ferroviaria Mexicano |
ACL Atlantic Coast Line
B&M Boston & Maine BN Burlington Northern C&O Chesapeake & Ohio CN Canadian National CR Conrail DL&W Lackawanna EL Erie-Lackawanna GM&O Gulf, Mobile & Ohio KCS Kansas City Southern LV Lehigh Valley MN&S Minnespolis, Northfield & Southern NP Northern Pacific PC Penn Central RI Rock Island SLSF St Louis-San Francisco Frisco TTX TTX Corporation WM Western Maryland |
ACY Akron, Canton & Youngstown
B&O Baltimore & Ohio BNSF Burlington Northern Santa Fe C&S Colorado & Southern CNJ Central Railroad of New Jersey CRR Clitchfield Railroad DT&I Detroit, Toledo & Ironton FEC Florida East Coast GN Great Northern KCSM Kan City Southern de Mexico MEC Maine Central MON Monon CIL NdeM National Railway of Mexico NS Norfolk Southern PFE Pacific Fruit Express RUT Rutland SOO Soo Line SP&S Spokane, Portland & Seattle WofA Western Railway of Alabama WP Western Pacific |
SHIPPING INFORMATION: Please be advised that Bandit's Hobbies Limited and it's affiliated web sites, Bandit's Model Trains, Carolina Racing Collectibles & Hobby Bandit USA does not offer free shipping on any of the items offered for sale on their web sites. It is impossible for us to provide discounted prices and then "eat" the shipping cost & PayPal / Credit Card Fees, etc. We ship by USPS Priority Mail exclusively for US destinations except for very small items which are shipped USPS 1st Class w/Tracking. International shipments are made using USPS International 1st Class Mail or GlobalPost, which we have found to be the most cost effective method for most International destinations.
SPECIAL ORDER POLICY: Please be advised that Bandit's Hobbies Limited and it's affiliated web sites, Bandit's Model Trains, Carolina Racing Collectibles & Hobby Bandit USA will special order or pre-order items for customers under the following conditions: Any special order or Pre-ordered items over $50.00 will require a 50% cash deposit or have a valid credit card on file with us the time the special order or pre-order is made. Customers will be notified by telephone or e-mail when their special ordered or pre-ordered items arrive at the shop. Items will be held for the customer for a maximum of 2 weeks after notification has been made. If not picked up within the 2 week period, items will posted on our web site as current store inventory that is now for sale online. To insure that you get your special ordered or pre-ordered item(s), please pick them up promptly after notification.
SPECIAL ORDER POLICY: Please be advised that Bandit's Hobbies Limited and it's affiliated web sites, Bandit's Model Trains, Carolina Racing Collectibles & Hobby Bandit USA will special order or pre-order items for customers under the following conditions: Any special order or Pre-ordered items over $50.00 will require a 50% cash deposit or have a valid credit card on file with us the time the special order or pre-order is made. Customers will be notified by telephone or e-mail when their special ordered or pre-ordered items arrive at the shop. Items will be held for the customer for a maximum of 2 weeks after notification has been made. If not picked up within the 2 week period, items will posted on our web site as current store inventory that is now for sale online. To insure that you get your special ordered or pre-ordered item(s), please pick them up promptly after notification.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011, WE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT AMERICIAN EXPRESS OR DISCOVER CARD AS A FORM OF PAYMENT FOR EITHER MAIL ORDER (TELEPHONE) PURCHASES OR IN STORE PURCHASES!
