The Plasticville range of plastic buildings and accessories was introduced by Bachmann Industries in 1947, originally as Christmas tree accessories (plastic fence) but subsequently as accessories for 0 and S scale trains, the overall scale being a compromise to suit both Lionel 0 and American Flyer S gauge trains.
Production has continued without break since 1947, although the entire range has not always been available simultaneously. Bachmann Industries was taken over by Kader in 1984, at which point production was switched from USA to China.
Plasticville products have twice been licenced to third parties - Lionel and King Distributors.
Early Bachmann Log Cabin kit with rustic fence and tree, prior to use of the Plasticville name |
Early Bachmann Log Cabin kit with rustic fence and tree, prior to use of the Plasticville name |
Early Bachmann Cape Cod house kit, blue and white, prior to use of the Plasticville name |
Early Bachmann Cape Cod house kit, blue and white, prior to use of the Plasticville name |
Early Bachmann Cape Cod house kit, blue and white, prior to use of the Plasticville name |
Early Bachmann Cape Cod house kit, red and white, prior to use of the Plasticville name |
Early Bachmann Cape Cod house kit, red and white, prior to use of the Plasticville name |
Early Bachmann Cape Cod house kit, red and white, prior to use of the Plasticville name |
Early Bachmann Cape Cod house kit, green and white, prior to use of the Plasticville name |
Plasticville SG-3 signal bridge (gantry signal) kit |
Plasticville SG-3 signal bridge (gantry signal) kit |
Plasticville 12-A road signs |
Plasticville 12-A road signs |
Plasticville railroad and street signs |
Plasticville railroad and street signs |
Plasticville King Distributing licenced kit, mobile home |
Plasticville King Distributing licenced kit, mobile home |
Plasticville Barn and Animal Unit BA-6, introduced 1956 |
Plasticville Barn and Animal Unit BA-6, introduced 1956 |
Plasticville Fire House FH-4, introduced 1950 |
Plasticville Church kit CC9, introduced 1953 (ex Skyline model K5) |
Plasticville Church kit CC9, introduced 1953 (ex Skyline model K5) |
Plasticville Church kit CC9, introduced 1953 (ex Skyline model K5) |
Plasticville 1764 Union Station, introduced 1956 |
Plasticville 1764 Union Station, introduced 1956 |
Plasticville DE-7 Diner Kit, introduced 1952 |
Plasticville DE-7 Diner Kit, introduced 1952 |
Plasticville DE-7 Diner Kit, introduced 1952 |
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