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Digitrax’s new SDH104K1C+FN04K1 SoundFX decoder for Kato F40PH engines makes installing sound in these HO scale locomotives a snap. Digitrax’s latest SoundFX Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder is made specifically for Kato’s F40PH passenger locomotives. The plug-and-play decoder replaces the locomotive’s factory-installed circuit board and comes wired with a lighting effects decoder and a 28mm, […]
Heljan HO operating container crane A fully functional HO scale container crane that delivers all of the movements of its prototype is now available. This sophisticated ready-to-install model uses an internal DCC (Digital Command Control) system to operate its container pick- up, rotate, and transfer functions by remote control. This crane is made by Heljan […]
IHC HO freelanced 2-10-2 steam locomotive This freelanced 2-10-2 Santa Fe- type steam locomotive is a big HO scale freight engine that performs well. It comes ready-to-run and has a DCC socket for easy conversion to Digital Command Control. A mixed heritage. This 2-10-2, from International Hobby Corp., combines parts from several different prototypes. The […]
Atlas O EMD GP15 diesel light road switcher Atlas O’s new Trainman GP15 is a scale-detailed, dual-motored light road switcher that lists for $239.95, about $200 less than a Silver Series Atlas O diesel. The model also includes directional lighting and a DCC (Digital Command Control) socket and wiring harness. Rebuilt road switchers. Introduced in […]
Con-Cor N “Galloping Goose” N scale “Galloping Goose” motor car Price: $179.98 Manufacturer Con-Cor International 8101 E. Research Court Tucson, AZ 85710-6750 www.all-railroads.comDescription: N standard gauge ready-to-run motor carComments: This tiny DC motor car is made as an N standard gauge DC model even though its Rio Grande Southern prototype was narrow gauge. A second […]
San Juan Car Co. O short caboose This excellent O scale model is a replica of a short narrow gauge caboose that was used by the Rio Grande Southern and the Denver & Rio Grande Western. It’s offered ready-to-run with eight different limited-run prototype paint schemes in both On3 and On2½. The models are part […]
DURING THE FRANTIC hours of setting up the CLASSIC TOY TRAINS’ booth at the TCA Eastern Division’s semi-annual York, Pa., train meet, I was speeding past the Atlas O booth. I saw something out of the corner of my eye and turned so fast I almost got whiplash. I saw a box. A big box. […]
BATMAN AND ROBIN, Minneapolis and St. Paul, peanut butter and jelly take notice. There’s a new inseparable pair now available from Lionel. Not since the release of Lionel’s culvert loader and unloader has there been two separate-sale accessories as well suited for each other as the Lionel no. 29832 command-controlled crane car and the no. […]
THE DIMINUTIVE A5-class 0-4-0 switcher will never be first in line when thinking about the stellar locomotives of the great Pennsylvania Railroad. But from the look of this steamer, its lineage to the Standard Railroad of the World is plainly evident. It has closely positioned domes, a Belpaire firebox, a headlight square above the number […]
oundhouse HO 4-4-0 with dual-mode DCC and sound Roundhouse is offering a hard-pulling HO scale 4-4-0 featuring road-specific details, sound, and a dual-mode DC and Digital Command Control decoder. The ready-to-run locomotive also comes with a wireless handheld DC sound controller. The prototype. The 4-4-0 wheel arrangement dates to 1837, the year Henry Campbell invented […]
InterMountain HO FP7 road diesel locomotive Here’s a great-looking and smooth-running FP7 road diesel that’s useful for both freight and passenger service. Manufactured by InterMountain, this interesting addition to the HO F-unit fleet is offered ready-to-run with QSI Quantum dual-mode sound and Digital Command Control(DCC)or in DC-only versions. Dual-service prototype. The Electro-Motive Division (EMD) built […]
Walthers HO grain elevator and flour mill Prairie Star Elevator and Prairie Star Milling are the latest HO scale structure kits from Walthers. The injection-molded plastic structures, sold separately, are part of the firm’s Cornerstone Series. The Prairie Star Elevator doesn’t occupy much space (its footprint is 6″ x 6¾”), but its 10″ height captures […]
