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INDUSTRIAL ICON: The Premier line Alco S-2 diesel switcher returns to the MTH lineup. The O gauge model has a well-detailed ABS plastic shell, metal chassis, two flywheel-equipped motors, and coil couplers and is available in several road names, including Akron, Canton & Youngstown; Archer Daniels Midland; Chessie System; and Great Northern. The O locomotive […]
RUN FOR THE BORDER: The fully assembled and illuminated no. 279-4451 Taco Bell Restaurant brings a popular fast food chain to O gauge layouts. Mounted on a 101/2 x 111/4-inch landscaped base, the building features back-lit sign, illuminated interior, outdoor dining area with four figures, Jack the German shepherd figure, and two die-cast metal vehicles […]
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O gauge parking garage from Menards Price: $119.99 (No. 279-4392 structure) Features: Street-level shops with interior backdrop, four parking levels, 10 pedestrians and Jack the German Shepherd, full illumination via 230 LEDs (requires a Menards Nos. 279-4061, 279-4062, or 279-4050 4.5-volt power supply, sold separately). For more information go to www.Menards.com/Trains We’ve all seen it […]
PRAIRIE SKYSCRAPERS: Woodland Scenics is offering a pair of O scale windmills to complete your farm scene. The no. BR5868 Windmill depicts a well-maintained windmill with shiny metal turbine and includes a separate round stock watering tank and hayrack. The no. BR5867 Old Windmill (shown), with its rusty turbine and weathered wood tower, is ideal […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New diesels, steamers, structures, and tools highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader technical editor Cody Grivno will also show you a tip for realistically modeling gravel roofs on your structure models. This month’s viewer mail includes: the code of the Peco […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New diesels, steamers, structures, and tools highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader technical editor Cody Grivno will also show you a tip for realistically modeling gravel roofs on your structure models. This month’s viewer mail includes: the code of the Peco […]
TALL DRINK OF WATER: Give the inhabitants of Train Town the gift of a clean, reliable water supply with Woodland Scenics’ new no. BR5866 Rustic Water Tower, the latest structure in the Built-&-Ready line. The O scale tower stands 18½ inches high, with a 7 x 7-inch footprint. The tower is fully assembled, painted, and […]
GIANT OF THE WEST: With Union Pacific busy restoring the actual 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” no. 4014 for a return to excursion service, the time is right for MTH to offer its RailKing Imperial line O gauge model of the gigantic articulated steam engine. The no. 30-1779-1 features Proto-Sound 3.0 sound and control, two motors, four […]
Menards HO Wally’s Service Station Price: $59.99 Manufacturer Menards 5106 Menard Dr. Eau Claire, WI 54703 www.menards.com/trains Era: 1955 to 1960s (as decorated) Comments: Menards has added Wally’s Service Station to its rapidly growing line of HO scale structures. The factory-assembled model features more than 20 light-emitting diodes (LEDs); a weathered base; and an assortment […]
UNUSUAL LIVERY: MTH’s steel refrigerator car line has added a unique road name: the no. 20-94276 Magcobar Foundry Products. Magcobar used a fleet of 10 insulated cars leased from GE Rail Services (reporting mark NIRX) to ship dry drilling mud to oilfield support sites. In addition to Magcobar, road names include Baltimore & Ohio, Canadian […]
