Blackstone Models HOn3 class C-19 2-8-0 Consolidation steam locomotive (pre-production model shown) HO scale locomotives HOn3 class C-19 2-8-0 Consolidation steam locomotive. Denver & Rio Grande Western (four road numbers available, one in “Bumblebee” scheme) and Rio Grande Southern (one number). Pre-production model shown. Die-cast metal boiler, wire handrails, and magnetic knuckle couplers. Price and […]
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP9 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Baltimore & Ohio; Canadian National; Louisville & Nashville; and Pennsylvania RR. All available with dynamic brakes except for L&N. Digital Command Control, directional lighting, and E-Z Mate Mark II magnetic knuckle couplers. $89. October 2010. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com Alco RS-3 diesel […]
Broadway Limited HO scale PRR I1sa 2-10-0 steam locomotive A second run of Pennsylvania RR class I1sa 2-10-0 Decapod locomotives has been released by Broadway Limited Imports. As before, the heavy-duty locomotives come in a number of versions that capture the look of PRR’s motive power in different eras. These models have smoke units and […]
Athearn HO scale GP15-1 diesel locomotive This ready-to-run plastic HO GP15-1 looks like the end result of a superdetailing project. The Athearn Genesis model is available accurately detailed for all the major variations of the prototype. Equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control decoder, the Athearn GP15-1 has realistic sounds on direct-current (DC) and […]
Walthers HO scale Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range caboose An abundance of wire details make Wm. K. Walthers’ new HO scale model of a Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range class G2 caboose a standout. Although the long service life of these cars and the DM&IR’s practice of repeatedly rebuilding equipment makes it difficult to nail […]
Atlas HO scale bulkhead flatcar Prices: $16.95 decorated, $12.95 undecorated ManufacturerAtlas Model Railroad Co. 378 Florence Ave.Hillside, N.J. 07205www.atlasrr.com Era: 1980s to present day Comments: Here’s an interesting HO scale model of a modern heavy-duty flatcar fitted with low bulkheads. It represents a common 62-foot, 90-ton capacity prototype built by Thrall Car Co. These cars […]
Micro-Trains N scale Pullman-Standard 10-1-2 sleeper car A heavyweight sleeping car with a detailed interior is the latest ready-to-run N scale passenger car built by Micro-Trains Line Co. The model is based on a Pullman-Standard 10-section, 1-drawing room, 2-compartment steel sleeper built to Pullman plan 2585D. Pullman first built cars to the 2585-series plans in […]
Bachmann N scale GP40 diesel locomotive I purchased this locomotive to replace an F9-A that came with my N scale starter set when the coupler broke off the F9. It runs at low speeds with my DC power pack, but could derail if placed on anything sharper than a 9¾-inch radius curve. In order to […]
Kevin Strong 1:26 scale, automatic semaphore signalSouth Bend Signal Co.2303 Creek Rd.Niles MI 49120Price $60Website: www.sbsignal.com Large-scale semaphore; actuated by infra-red light; no wiring necessary. Dimensions: Height, 10″; width, 1″; length, 2½” Pros: No wiring necessary; easy installation on any railroad Cons: Cabinet may not be waterproof for permanent outdoor installations Kevin Strong I recently […]
The seldom-seen end of a mid-train articulated TGV car. Keith Fender New TGV disc brakes. Keith Fender TGV Duplex cars emerge. Keith Fender Monitoring systems are tucked into the sides of some TGV Duplex cars beneath upper-level windows. Keith Fender TGV cars are moved around the plant on temporary trucks. It takes three weeks to […]
The Bachmann Spectrum HO scale class H-4 2-6-6-2 features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. Watch this steam locomotive run on our model railroad, and listen to a demonstration of some of its sound effects. […]
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP40-2 Phase 2 diesel locomotive HO scale freight cars Electro-Motive Division GP40-2 Phase 2 diesel locomotive. Conrail (four road numbers), Indiana Harbor Belt, Kansas City Southern, Ontario Northland, Quebec-Gatineau (two numbers), St. Lawrence & Atlantic (two numbers), Vermont Ry. (two numbers), and Western Pacific (five numbers). Three […]
