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 Midsouth Live Steamers in Columbia, TN.
  • Gauge: 7.5 inches gauge
  • Length 40 inches
  • Width 16 inches

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