MTH O gauge Union Pacific 4-6-2

brown, yellow, and red model train

MTH O gauge Union Pacific 4-6-2 Price: $499.95 (no. 20648-1) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: 6.1 smph Cnv Low: 7.7 smph High: 64.1 smph Drawbar pull: 2.1 lb. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit, coil coupler on tender Current-production road names: Baltimore & Ohio, Lehigh Valley, Norfolk & Western, […]

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All about air horns

CN3062ET44AC

Horns are typically placed near the middle of the locomotive to minimize noise to the crew. New Canadian National ET44AC No. 3062 shows off its Nathan K5HLR2. Chris Guss A horn is one of the many safety appliances installed on a locomotive and is used to warn both the general public and railroad employees while […]

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10 Proven Lionel FasTrack Plans

10 Proven Lionel FasTrack Plans

Nearly all of us have dreamt of building a large toy train layout. The stark reality is that many of us lack the real estate, resources, or time for such an endeavor. But there’s no reason to be disappointed. This free guide from the experts at Classic Toy Trains includes a salute to the small layout, with […]

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Plasticville and Postwar 2017

Caboose on a postwar layout

Name: Rebecca Chestney Forum User Name: pennytrains Railroad Name: Plasticville Location: 4 by 6 in my bedroom : ) Scale: O and S Theme: 1950’s America Description: More stop-motion and chaos on my postwar layout. […]

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Menards O gauge World Headquarters building

tall model structure

Menards O gauge World Headquarters building Price: $119.95 (No. 279-3792) Dimensions: 13 inches wide, 16 inches deep, 23 inches high Features: Interior illumination, Starbucks has tables, chairs, counter, server, and customers. Base is decorated Power: Requires a 4.5-volt 5000-mA AC to DC power adapter sold separately Order: www.Menards.com/Trains When I was a kid, I knew […]

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MTH 4-6-2 streamlined engine

model steam engine

MTH 4-6-2 streamlined engine Price: $499.95 (No. 20-20683-1) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: 4.5 smph Cnv Low: 4.8 smph High: 57.9 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 6 oz. Features: A can-style motor, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit, coil coupler on tender Current-production road names: Canadian National, Chicago & North Western, New Haven, […]

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The Christmas village trolley

The trolley serves the downtown and the countryside

Name:    Neal Mayer Forum User Name:    NealM Railroad Name:    Village Trolley Location:    Boston, MA Scale:    Traditional O gauge Theme:    Christmas Trains Description:    Lionel Village Trolley in bump-and-go service between downtown and the countryside […]

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