N&W Class J 4-8-4 Steam Engine

N&W Class J 4-8-4 Steam Engine

Class J 4-8-4

Norfolk & Western

1984-1990 (No.41-0658-A4)

This model starts out its run in Bachmann's product line as a standard level offering introduced in 1984. In the '80s, the N&W J carried roadnumber 600 and the model featured Operating Headlight and Smoke. The 1984 catalog shows the model with an $80 retail price, by 1986 the price is $84.

The N&W J 4-8-4 was taken to the Bachmann Plus line in the '90s and today resides in the Spectrum line.

Auxillary Water Tender

Norfolk & Western

- (No.43-1096-A4)

The 1986 Bachmann catalog lists the Auxillary Water Tender for the N&W J 4-8-4 steam engine as a NEW item with a $15.00 retail price.

The 1987 Bachmann catalog featured the N&W J 4-8-4 on its cover.

Last Updated October 5, 2008

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