Eggliners were first made by Aristo Craft. When Aristo Craft went out of business Bachmann Trains picked up the mantle and started to make them. They used new molds so they no longer have a seam. The Aristo Craft units were two pieces glued together. The Bachmann Eggliners are one molded piece
The Aristo Craft Eggliners
Lil’ Eggliner (ART-22700 Series) Features:
– Modular car body / power unit assembly
– Front and rear lighting
– Front and rear AAR knuckle couplers
– Crisp painting and lettering
– Computer lathe turned metal wheels
– Ball bearing drive
– Length: 9 in. / 229 mm
Model Information:
Add to the fun and excitement of your G-Scale railroad with the delightful Aristo-Craft Lil’ Eggliner Locomotive. Built on the Aristo-Craft two axle power truck, the Lil’ Eggliner is perfect for indoor and outdoor railroading. The Lil’ Eggliner is pure whimsy from the imagination of the people of Aristo-Craft. Produced in the paint schemes of many popular streamline passenger trains, the Lil’ Eggliner is a great addition to any G-Scale layout. The Lil’ Eggliner’s rugged construction and Aristo-Craft quality will create years of enjoyment for adults and children alike.
Prototype Information:
In the theory that there is “a prototype for everything”, Amtrak’s Beach Grove shop facility has an office that is similar in appearance to the Lil’ Eggliner. The office was constructed by welding together the ends of two observation cars. Read More about the history of the Eggliner.
| 22700 | LIL’ EGGLINER UNDECORATED | |
| 22701 | LIL’ EGGLINER SANTA FE (ATSF) |  |
| 22702 | LIL’ EGGLINER UNION PACIFIC (UP)*** |  |
| 22703 | LIL’ EGGLINER ATLANTIC COAST LINE (ACL) |  |
| 22704 | LIL’ EGGLINER SOUTHERN PACIFIC DAYLIGHT (SP) |  |
| 22705 | LIL’ EGGLINER SOUTHERN RAILWAY (SOU) |  |
| 22706 | LIL’ EGGLINER PENNSYLVANIA (PRR) |  |
| 22707 | LIL’ EGGLINER LADYBUG |  |
| 22708 | LIL’ EGGLINER BUNNY RABBIT |  |
| 22708A | EASTER CAR 2009 |  |
| 22708C | EASTER CAR 2010 |  |
| 22709 | LIL’ EGGLINER US 1 OVAL OFFICE |  |
| 22710 | LIL’ EGGLINER RUSSIAN JEWELED |  |
| 22711 | SANTA FE |  |
| 22714 | LIL HONEY BEE |  |
| 22715 | Monarch Butterfly |  |
| 22725 | LIL’ EGGLINER CHRISTMAS |  |
| 22727 | SNOWFLAKE CHRISTMAS | |
| 22797 | SPRING ANNUAL 2011 |  |
| 22798 | SPRING ANNUAL 2010 |  |
| 22799 | ARISTO-CRAFT CLUB CAR 2000 |  |
BACHMANN EGGLINERS
EGGLINER POWERED TRACK VEHICLE – Large “G” Scale. Bachmann Eggliners are colorful egg shaped vehicles designed to zip around your Large Scale Indoor or Outdoor (Garden) train layout. Manufactured to run on any G Gauge 45 mm Track, Eggliners, come in a variety of colors and designs. Choose from Whimsical Holiday Décor, Traditional Train Décor, or our new First Responders Décor. Featuring a powerful two axle motor block design these self- propelled vehicles are sure to add fun and excitement to your large scale train layout. Bachmann Eggliners come equipped with operating headlights and marker lights, and a factory installed polarity switch for changing the direction of travel.
Features:
- Self-Propelled Design, Driven by a Two Axle Motor Block
- LED headlights and marker lights
- Colorful Highly Detailed Painted Body, with Metal Wheels
- Performs best on 24″ radius curves or greater
- Large Scale Design, Runs on G Gauge – 45 mm track
- Product Measurements: L 8 in., W 4.5 in., H 5 in.
- Retail Package Measurements: L 10.75 in., W 6 in., H 7 in.
| O Scale $229 | ||
| 23701 | Independence Day |  |
| 23702 | Easter |  |
| 23703 | Christmas |  |
| 23704 | Halloween | |
| CURRENT G Scale $255 | ||
| 96277 | Easter |  |
| 96280 | Lady Bug |  |
| 96281 | Christmas Santa |  |
| 96284 | Santa Fe |  |
| 96286 | Police / Flashing Light |  |
| 96287 | Fire Rescue / Flashing Light |  |
| 96295 | D&RGW |  |
| 96282 | Bumble Bee |  |
| NEW G SCALE $255 | ||
| 96289 | Monarch Butterfly |  |
| 96291 | Halloween (Green) |  |
| 96292 | Independence Day |  |
| 96288 | School Bus / Flashing Light |  |