The John Bull is the world's oldest complete and operational locomotive.  Built and designed in England, the John Bull was sent disassembled to America where it was reconstructed in New Jersey and put into service in 1832.  The first locomotive to utilize the "cowcatcher", the John Bull now resides in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.  Included in this HO set is:  John Bull locomotive and tender, three passenger coaches, skew wound motor, finely detailed parts, 47" x 38" oval of nickel silver EZ Track, power pack and speed controller, and illustrated instruction manual.

Product SKU: Bac640