When the Bridge & Pond was introduced in 1950 it carried the designation BL-2. In 1957, this designation was changed to 1300, but no boxes have been found with this number on them. There are three color variations of this item in various shades of GREEN as is illustrated to the left. None of these variations effect the value of this piece.

The PB-5 Footbridge
The same year that Bachmann released the Bridge and Pond, they also released the "Bridge" portion separately in dealer boxes of one dozen labeled PB-5 Footbridge. This number would later be superceded by 1051. This bridge is often found with RED and/or BLACK specs scattered throughout the predominantly BROWN color.

Both of these pieces are almost indestructible and are rarely found broken, although the pond is easily scratched. Bachmann made the pond so that it would actually hold water and the plastic is thin in the "pond area." No replacement parts are made of these items.