Bachmann N Amfleet I Coach #82560 Phase VI (14172) Guide

The Bachmann N scale Budd Amfleet I Coach Class Car #82560, Phase VI is a single Amtrak passenger coach in N scale 1:160. Bachmann item 14172, Muncle Mikes SKU BAC14172, and UPC 022899141725 identify this specific numbered release. Its Phase VI finish and car number distinguish it from other Amfleet I coaches, cafe cars, and business-class models.

Bachmann describes its N scale Amfleet I cars as having a fully furnished and lighted interior, all-metal wheels, and body-mounted E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. The #82560 model is a Coach Class car. Bachmann recommends curves with a 12.5-inch radius or greater for its N scale Amfleet I range. Check exact road number and item code when planning a consist or updating your model roster.

Quick identification: Bachmann 14172

• Scale: N 1:160
• Car type: Budd Amfleet I Coach Class
• Railroad: Amtrak
• Car number: 82560
• Paint scheme: Phase VI
• Bachmann item 14172; Muncle Mikes SKU BAC14172
• UPC: 022899141725
• Fully furnished and lighted interior
• Body-mounted, magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II couplers
• All-metal wheels
• Manufacturer curve guidance: 12.5-inch radius or greater

Confirm the #82560 road number, Phase VI markings, and item 14172 together. Amfleet I releases often share a similar silver body, but different numbers and service classes identify different cars. This is a coach, not cafe car #48177 or business-class car #81516.

Amfleet I coach service and context

The Budd Company developed the Amfleet I as a single-level passenger car for Amtrak in the mid-1970s. This Bachmann model represents coach-class passenger service. Use its class and car number when constructing a train scene or sorting models in a collection. If you need a specific historical date or route assignment for #82560, check reliable prototype records rather than assuming that every Amfleet coach served in the same consist.

The manufacturer describes a fully furnished interior with seating and tables per car type. That supports the car’s passenger role, but the listing does not establish the precise seat count or layout. The listed lighted interior makes the inside visible in operation; it does not prove an exact prototype arrangement. Keep assumptions separate from the verified Bachmann product details.

Lighted interior and model handling

Bachmann’s N scale Amfleet I description specifies a fully furnished and lighted interior. Inspect the body and windows after unpacking, then check the interior lighting using the instructions for item 14172. Handle the car by its body, especially when setting it on track or returning it to storage. Avoid force on the articulated diaphragms and small exterior parts.

The available product listing does not specify a decoder, dimmer, or selectable lighting modes. If you need a particular electrical feature, verify it with exact documentation before attempting a modification. Use the product number 14172 rather than information from a different Amfleet release.

Check couplers and metal wheels

Bachmann lists body-mounted, magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II couplers and all-metal wheels for its N scale Amfleet I cars. Check coupler alignment with the locomotive and other passenger cars in your planned train. Couple the cars gently, test the swing through curves, and try any magnetic uncoupling on the actual track hardware and magnet position you intend to use.

Before running, confirm that the wheels turn freely and that the trucks move without binding. Start at low speed on clean track, then test switches, curves, and transitions. Run the coach alone first, then add it to the full passenger consist and observe the couplers and diaphragms as the train moves through the layout.

Follow the 12.5-inch curve recommendation

Bachmann recommends curves with a 12.5-inch radius or greater for N scale Amfleet I models. Check the tightest curve and turnout on your route, including station approaches and transitions. Watch the coach from both sides as it passes; a long passenger car can behave differently when coupled into a longer train.

Also test clearance by platforms, walls, bridges, and tunnels. Meeting the radius guidance does not guarantee clearance from every structure. Run the complete consist slowly before fixing scenery near the track. Stop if the coach binds, derails, or uncouples, and inspect truck movement, track alignment, and coupler swing before proceeding.

Keep #82560 distinct from similar cars

Record this model as Bachmann Amfleet I Coach Class #82560, Phase VI, item 14172, SKU BAC14172, and UPC 022899141725. Other Phase VI coach releases include #82526, #82568, and #82803, each with its own product number. Cafe car #48177 is another Amfleet I release but has a different service class and product identity.

Browse N scale trains, model train passenger cars, and Bachmann model trains to explore related products. Verify the exact number, scale, coupler, and curve requirements for each car before planning a matched consist.

First-run checklist

• Match N 1:160, Amfleet I Coach #82560, Phase VI, and Bachmann item 14172.
• Confirm SKU BAC14172 and UPC 022899141725 in your roster.
• Inspect the lighted interior and body details.
• Test body-mounted Mark II couplers, metal wheels, and truck movement.
• Run curves of 12.5 inches radius or greater and test turnouts at low speed.
• Check the complete consist before permanently fixing nearby scenery.

Frequently asked questions

What scale is Bachmann 14172?

It is N scale, 1:160.

Is #82560 a coach or cafe car?

It is an Amfleet I Coach Class car in Phase VI.

Does the car have interior lighting?

Bachmann describes its N scale Amfleet I cars as having a furnished and lighted interior.

What couplers and wheels are listed?

The manufacturer describes body-mounted E-Z Mate Mark II couplers and all-metal wheels.

What curve radius should I plan for?

Bachmann recommends a 12.5-inch radius or greater for N scale Amfleet I models.

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