Atlas Master Series N scale EMD SD35 diesel

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Atlas Master Series N scale EMD SD35 diesel A split die-cast metal frame surrounds the mechanism and provides electrical contact between the power pickups on the trucks and the decoder. The Electro-Motive Division SD35 is one of the latest Atlas Master Series N scale locomotives to be upgraded with factory-installed Digital Command Control (DCC) and […]

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Broadway Limited Imports HO scale P5a

Broadway Limited Imports HO scale P5a

Broadway Limited Imports HO scale P5a NOTE: We ran an earlier sample of the P5A on our Milwaukee, Racine & Troy model railroad. WATCH THE VIDEO!   The boxcabs are back! Broadway Limited allowed us to get a sneak preview of its new HO scale Pennsylvania RR P5a electrics, and now we have production models […]

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Athearn ACF Centerflow covered hopper

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Athearn ACF Center Flow covered hopper An American Car & Foundry (ACF) 4,600-cubic-foot-capacity covered hopper is the latest freight car to join the Athearn Genesis lineup. The HO scale model is offered in three body styles and features see-through etched-metal running boards, factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, and 100-ton trucks with rotating bearing caps. […]

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Tangent HO scale GATX 1952 tank car

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Tangent’s HO scale GATX 1952 tank cars feature prototype-specific domes The cars are equipped with metal grab irons, see-through running boards, and Kadee scale magnetic knuckle couplers. Tangent Scale Models has released an HO scale model of an 8,000-gallon General American Tank Lines (GATX) 1952 general-service tank car. The finely detailed, ready-­to-­run model represents a […]

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New model trains for the week of August 15, 2019

Bowser Manufacturing Co. Inc. HO scale assorted Baldwin diesel locomotives

HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD70 diesel locomotive with Spartan cab. Canadian National (Illinois Central sublettering, two road numbers), Conrail (“Quality” lettering, four numbers), Illinois Central (as-delivered scheme in four numbers, with yellow sill stripe in three numbers), and Norfolk Southern (Conrail Quality patchout in two numbers, Thoroughbred scheme in four numbers). Road-number-specific details, factory-installed […]

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Pullman-Standard covered hopper from Atlas O

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Bill Zuback O gauge Pullman-Standard covered hopper from Atlas O Price: $84.95 Min Curve: O-45 Features: Positionable hatch covers with working batten bars and locks; factory-installed and painted wire grab irons; see-through plastic running boards; and sprung, die-cast metal 100-ton trucks with rotating bearing caps. Road names: New paint schemes (two road numbers per road […]

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O gauge Piggly Wiggly by Menards

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Bill Zuback O gauge Piggly Wiggly from Menards Price: $99.99 (no. 279-4426) Features: Interior and exterior lighting, store name flashes in sequence. Interior decoration includes printed shelves with products and shoppers. Sidewalk details include pedestrians, mailbox and mechanical horse ride. Order online at www.Menards.com/Trains and opt for free shipping to your local Menards store. Watch […]

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The Magical Kingdom Railroad

Don Wolford’s Magical Kingdom Railroad

Name: Don Wolford Railroad Name: Don Wolford’s Magical Kingdom Railroad Location: Barrington, IL Scale: O Theme: Amusement Park Description: Latest version of my layout! Using computer control for the show, featuring several trains, monorails, and many animated rides. […]

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The Magical Kingdom Railroad

Don Wolford’s Magical Kingdom Railroad

Name: Don Wolford Railroad Name: Don Wolford’s Magical Kingdom Railroad Location: Barrington, IL Scale: O Theme: Amusement Park Description: Latest version of my layout! Using computer control for the show, featuring several trains, monorails, and many animated rides. […]

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New model trains for the week of August 8, 2019

Accurail HO scale assorted freight cars

HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD45-2 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (blue and yellow warbonnet in four road numbers) and Conrail (blue in three numbers). Road-number-specific details, factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, and light-emitting-diode headlights. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $209.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami sound […]

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