Jack Bachmann

Jack Bachmann was a licensed boiler operator, who kept his license until the day he died. If anyone could build a steam vehicle relying on a boiler, it was Jack. On top of that, he was trained to repair and build chronometers. He was fanatically precise in everything he built.

0-4-0 Camelback
Jack Bachmann's 0-4-0 camelback in 1.5 inch scale was sold at auction, November 2015. The auction listing provided the following information and photos.


 * Details
 * Copper Boiler
 * Built: 1987
 * Last fired around 1991
 * Runs on coal
 * Train was run at Mid-South Live Steamers in Columbia, TN.
 * Gauge: 7.5 inches gauge
 * Length 40 inches
 * Width 16 inches