O GAUGE STARBUCKS STORE FROM MENARDS Price: $79.99 (No. 279-4325) Features: Coffee shop with three backlit signs, interior lighting, external chairs, tables, and figures; interior store detailing and figures. Order online at www.Menards.com/Trains O gauge layout owners seem to fall into three general groups. The first is roughly “anything goes,” which is any type of […]
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New products from the September 2018 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
BOOK ’EM JACKO: Give five-oh a prominent spot on your O gauge layout with the no. 279-4435 Police Plaza from Menards. The multi-story police station features a brightly illuminated entrance (guarded by, who else? Jack the police dog) and a rooftop helipad with police chopper. The roof has flashing red LEDs, and the helipad has […]
New products from the July 2018 issue of Classic Toy Trains
LET’S HAVE A BARN DANCE: The latest Built-&-Ready Structure from Woodland Scenics is the no. BR5865 Old Weathered Barn. The O gauge structure has a fieldstone foundation, shingled roof, hayloft door, and weather vane above the cupola. It also has a concrete grain silo, implement shed, paned windows, and traditional barn doors. The structure is […]
Menards announces International Toy Train Expo event
“The Family Magic of Trains” comes to the Chippewa Valley and you and your family will want to be there! Don’t miss the International Toy Train Expo on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center located at 5150 Old Mill […]
New products from the May 2018 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
ILLUMINATE THE ROAD: Woodland Scenics has announced the Just Plug Vehicle line. The O gauge series features 12 vintage vehicle designs, including eight coupes, one station wagon, and three light trucks. The designs had been previously offered in N and HO scales. To light the vehicles, just connect them into your Woodland Scenics Just Plug […]
O gauge nuclear power Plant from Menards
O gauge nuclear power plant from Menards Price: $99.99 (No. 279-4433) Features: Nuclear reactor building, revolving light, two illuminated power transformers, employee and canine figures, cooling tower. Order online at www.Menards.com/Trains. Behold the No. 279-4433 Oak Point Nuclear Power Facility. While I suppose that nothing should surprise me when I open a large box from […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for March 2018
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New freight cars in HO and N scales, a red barn, and even a murder mystery highlight this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. For his modeling tip this month Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grinvo will show you how to paint and install […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for March 2018
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New freight cars in HO and N scales, a red barn, and even a murder mystery highlight this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. For his modeling tip this month Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grinvo will show you how to paint and install […]
Bob’s Train Box: Episode 67
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller of Classic Toy Trains magazine is back with a bounty of new toy trains and related products to share with you! In this episode of BTB, you’ll also get a good look at a powerful new release from Menards! […]
Bob’s Train Box: Episode 67
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller of Classic Toy Trains magazine is back with a bounty of new toy trains and related products to share with you! In this episode of BTB, you’ll also get a good look at a powerful new release from Menards! […]
New products from the March 2018 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
THE LONG ARM OF THE LONG ISLAND: TrainWorld is offering two more custom-run O gauge MTH products in the colors of the Long Island RR. The no. 30-5161 bump-n-go trolley has the road number of 293. The MTH model has an illuminated interior, a movable power pole, and bump-reverse action. It operates on O-27 track […]
Menards O gauge illuminated vehicles
Menards O gauge illuminated vehiclesO Price: Autos 24.99, trucks, $29.99, No. 279-4062 4.5-volt three-outlet adapter $9.99, No. 79-4035 Plug and Play adapter kit $9.99 Features: Die-cast metal and plastic construction, front and rear lights, each vehicle has a male barrel plug connector pre-wired to the frame. I believe the first illuminated vehicles I saw were […]