Bachmann 14173 Amfleet I Coach #82568 Phase VI

Bachmann N Budd Amfleet I Coach Class Car #82568 Phase VI (14173) is a specific N scale passenger car release, identified by manufacturer item 14173 and Amtrak coach number 82568. This guide focuses on matching that exact model, understanding its confirmed features, and planning where it belongs in an N scale passenger train. The part number and car number matter: several Amfleet I models share a similar silver body and Phase VI colors while representing different cars or service types.

Identify the exact Bachmann 14173 release

The listing identifies this as the Bachmann N Budd Amfleet I coach class car numbered 82568 in Phase VI. Manufacturer item 14173 and UPC 022899141732 provide two additional identifiers for a catalog or collection record. Its scale is N, 1:160. When comparing listings, use the complete title and item number, not the broad phrase “Amfleet coach.” Bachmann has released multiple N scale Amfleet cars, including other coach numbers and a café car; those are related equipment, but they are separate products.

• Manufacturer: Bachmann
• Manufacturer item: 14173
• Road number and class: Amfleet I coach #82568
• Paint scheme: Phase VI
• Scale: N, 1:160
• UPC: 022899141732
• Muncle Mikes SKU: BAC14173

What the Amfleet I represents

Bachmann describes the prototype Amfleet I as a Budd Company design developed in the mid-1970s and the first single-level passenger car designed exclusively for Amtrak. The prototype family became a familiar part of Amtrak’s single-level fleet, appearing on regional and intercity services. This context makes the model useful for representing modern Amtrak passenger operations, but a correct train depends on era, paint scheme, car type, and the rest of the consist. Phase VI and coach number 82568 are the key visual identifiers for this particular release.

A single passenger car can stand on its own as a collection piece, join a short display consist, or contribute to a longer N scale passenger train. For a period-specific train, compare the finish and number with references for the time and route you want to depict. For a general Amtrak layout, this coach provides one identifiable car in the Phase VI appearance without implying that any particular locomotive or route is included.

Confirmed model features

Bachmann’s product information lists a fully detailed, lighted interior, all-metal wheels, and body-mounted E-Z Mate Mark II couplers for its N scale Amfleet I cars. The interior lighting is a visible operating feature that can add interest when the coach is on a display or running layout. The metal wheels are part of the rolling-stock specification; they do not determine electrical pickup arrangements or guarantee compatibility with every track condition. Body-mounted Mark II couplers are a useful compatibility detail because coupling height, coupler standard, and train length affect how a passenger car behaves in a consist.

Before combining it with other rolling stock, compare coupler height and style with the equipment already in use. If your railroad uses a different coupler standard, check the manufacturer’s parts information and test the car in a short, slow-moving train before operating it in a longer consist. Handle the car by its body and trucks carefully, and avoid forcing the couplers sideways while connecting cars.

Plan for N scale track and operation

This is an N scale 1:160 car. Confirm that your layout, display track, and neighboring equipment are also intended for N scale before purchase. The manufacturer’s current item information confirms the scale and model features above; it does not state a minimum curve radius for item 14173 in the listing used for this guide. Long passenger cars can show more end swing than short freight cars, so test the model at low speed on the tightest curve, turnout, and transition on your layout. Check clearance to platforms, tunnel portals, bridges, and adjacent tracks as the car enters and exits curves. Do not treat an unverified radius figure as a guarantee of trouble-free operation.

For reliable running, keep railheads clean, check that wheels turn freely, and watch the car through turnouts and reverse curves. A lighted interior may be especially noticeable in a dim room, but brightness and visual effect depend on ambient light and viewing distance. If the car is part of a longer passenger train, test it with the intended locomotive and other cars to check smooth starts, coupler alignment, and clearance through the whole route.

Choose the right Amfleet car number

This page is specifically for coach #82568, item 14173. Other Amfleet I coaches such as #82526 (14170), #82803 (14171), and #82560 (14172) have their own item numbers and product pages. The #48177 Amfleet café car (14168) is a different service type. Match both the road number and manufacturer item when building a train or adding a model to a collection. Similar colors and a shared car family are not proof that two listings describe the same release.

Care, storage, and collection records

Store the coach in its protective packaging when it is not on the layout. Keep the box label with the car so item 14173 and the 82568 number remain easy to verify later. When photographing or cataloging it, record the manufacturer, item number, road number, scale, paint scheme, and any visible package details separately. That simple record helps distinguish this Phase VI coach from other Amfleet variants and reduces errors when searching for replacement parts or another car for the train.

Use a soft, clean work surface during handling. Avoid pulling on small exterior details or using solvents and cleaners unless Bachmann’s care guidance specifically supports them. For maintenance, consult Bachmann’s official service and parts resources for the appropriate component rather than assuming that parts from a different Amfleet release will fit.

Verify the source and shop the exact model

Bachmann’s official product listing identifies item 14173 as coach #82568, confirms N scale 1:160, gives UPC 022899141732, and describes the Amfleet I family features. Review the Bachmann product information for item 14173 if you need the manufacturer’s current details. Prices, availability, packaging, and manufacturer information can change, so confirm current store details on the product page.

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