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Bachmann 16104 HO Canadian National 250-Ton Steam Crane Guide

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Bachmann HO Canadian National 250-ton steam crane and boom tender, item 16104

The Bachmann 16104 HO Canadian National 250-ton steam crane and boom tender is a matched two-piece maintenance set. Bachmann lists a crane that swivels through 360 degrees and an adjustable boom and hook, plus a tender with separately applied details. This guide focuses on the exact CN release, what the manufacturer specifies, and how to plan its size and moving parts for display or operation.

Bachmann HO Canadian National 250-ton steam crane and boom tender, item 16104
Canadian National 250-ton steam crane and boom tender, Bachmann 16104.

Product identity and set contents

  • Manufacturer: Bachmann
  • Item number: 16104
  • Railroad decoration: Canadian National
  • Scale: HO, 1:87
  • Set: One 250-ton steam crane with a matching boom tender
  • UPC: 022899161044
  • Overall model dimensions: 13.5 in. long × 1.63 in. wide × 3 in. high

Keep the crane and tender together when verifying a complete set. The road identity and item number distinguish this Canadian National version from similar Bachmann crane sets decorated for other railroads.

What moves, and what is separately detailed

Bachmann specifies a crane that rotates 360 degrees. A removable knob adjusts the boom and raises or lowers the hook, so the crane can be positioned for a work scene. The manufacturer also lists detailed painted bodies and underframes. The boom tender carries separately applied details including a brake wheel, chimney, railroad-tie load, and truss rods.

The published running gear includes magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II couplers, detailed trucks with see-through sideframes, and blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours. Compare those details with your HO equipment before operating the set. Check coupler height, wheel gauge, and clearance, and handle the adjustable crane parts gently. Use Bachmann’s current instructions if maintenance or assembly questions arise.

Planning a CN maintenance scene

Bachmann notes that railroad cranes are associated with freight handling in goods yards, railroad maintenance, and accident recovery. The CN lettering gives this model a clear place in a Canadian National work-train display or a maintenance-of-way scene. Its rotating crane and adjustable boom can suggest a task, while the tender’s tie load adds a visible maintenance detail.

The complete set is listed at 13.5 inches long. Allow space for both cars and check the entire route if it will run through curves or tight structures. Measure against the intended siding, platform, bridge, or tunnel; the overall length does not determine a minimum curve radius. The official listing describes movable parts but does not claim powered crane action or miniature lifting capacity.

Quick fit and identity checklist

  • Match Bachmann item 16104 and Canadian National decoration.
  • Confirm both the crane and boom tender are present.
  • Verify HO scale (1:87) and the 13.5-inch overall length.
  • Test the crane swivel and boom adjustment gently.
  • Compare couplers and RP25 wheels with your layout standards.

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Compare this version with our Delaware & Hudson 16103 guide and Santa Fe 16102 guide.

Summary: Bachmann 16104 is an HO Canadian National 250-ton steam crane and boom tender set with 360-degree crane rotation and an adjustable boom and hook. Confirm the complete pair, 13.5-inch length, and operating standards before placing it on a layout.

Specifications checked against Bachmann’s official item 16104 listing and the current Muncle Mikes product record on October 18, 2026.