In this all-new MRVP series, you’ll get to explore the many intricacies found in John “Truck” Truckenbrod’s extensive collection of vintage toy trains. Truck’s collection is housed in a setting that replicates a hobby shop from a bygone era, so you’ll get to browse shelves, counters, and display cases packed with boxed Lionel Trains (1945-1969) […]
Scale: O Scale
Truck’s Toy Trains: Episode 1 Truck’s Train Shop
In this all-new MRVP series, you’ll get to explore the many intricacies found in John “Truck” Truckenbrod’s extensive collection of vintage toy trains. Truck’s collection is housed in a setting that replicates a hobby shop from a bygone era, so you’ll get to browse shelves, counters, and display cases packed with boxed Lionel Trains (1945-1969) […]
New products from the January 2019 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
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 […]
A visit to the Fillmore & Lewistown
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A visit to the Fillmore & Lewistown
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Lionel Corporation Tinplate O gauge Nos. 256 electric locomotive and 700-series passenger cars from MTH
Lionel Corporation Tinplate O gauge Nos. 256 electric locomotive and 700-series passenger cars from MTH Locomotive price: $499.95 (no. 11-6061-1) Min. Curve: O-31 Speed range: 3 smph to 65 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 2 oz. Features: Two flywheel-equipped can-style motors, stamped-steel construction, latch couplers, ProtoSound 3.0 sound and DCS command control. Passenger three-car set: […]
O gauge Old Weathered Barn from Woodland Scenics
O gauge Old Weathered Barn from Woodland Scenics Price: $169.99 (no. BR5865) Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches wide, 7 13/16 inches deep, and 77/8 inches high. Features: fieldstone foundation, shake-shingled roof, hayloft door, grain silo, implement shed, intricately styled paned windows, traditional barn doors, and a printed interior. Power: Just Plug Power Supply (Woodland Scenics Nos. […]
O gauge scale Polar Express 2-8-4 Berkshire from Lionel
Eric Siegel photo O gauge scale Polar Express 2-8-4 Berkshire from Lionel Locomotive price: $1,349.99 (no. 84685) Min. Curve: O-54 Speed range: 1.6 smph to 100.7 smph Drawbar pull: 2 lb., 12 oz. Features: Lionel Legacy TrainMaster Command Control; RailSounds sound system including CrewTalk dialog, TowerConn announcements, and DynaChuff; Bluetooth connectivity for LionChief app control; […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Codys Office for October 2018
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New locomotives, freight cars, books, and a UFO highlight this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. In addition to new model railroading products, Model Railroader staff member Cody Grivno will show you how use common kitchen sifters to screen sand and create different sized […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Codys Office for October 2018
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New locomotives, freight cars, books, and a UFO highlight this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. In addition to new model railroading products, Model Railroader staff member Cody Grivno will show you how use common kitchen sifters to screen sand and create different sized […]
New products from the December 2018 issue of Classic Toy Trains
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 […]
Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 20
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s back to the blog for David! But not before he cleans up his workbench to make room to work on the company houses he’s installing along the pond. In this episode of the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout expansion series, David shares […]
