See a demonstration of this brass HO scale locomotive on our HO scale club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. The detailed model is based on a Southern Pacific prototype and features a dual-mode sound system. […]
After reading the following review, be sure to watch streaming video of this set in action. YOU CAN STILL SEE THE TRACES HERE AND THERE. A section of back road with the unmistakable appearance of a tree line and a long-gone grade crossing; perhaps a concrete overpass converted into a bike trail years ago; or […]
PASSENGER TRAIN PATRONAGE DECLINED SHARPLY DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION, but a few forward-thinking railroads had the vision to try revolutionary ways to boost ridership, while reducing some of the overhead costs of train operation. After reading the following review, be sure to watch streaming video of this set in action. Fielded by the Budd Co., […]
The O gauge North Shore two-car interurban set by K-Line by Lionel retails for $229.99 (no. 22287-1). It features two can-style motors, interior decoration and illumination, directional lighting, and passenger sound effects. […]
Below, you can watch a streaming video of MTH’s O gauge Premier line Flying Yankee streamliner in action. It features O-72 operation, two can-style motors, interior illumination, ProtoSound 2.0, and retails for $699.95. […]
In the March 2009 issue of CLASSIC TOY TRAINS, Bob Keller reviewed this O gauge boxcab electric, by K-Line by Lionel. […]
Marc Horovitz 1:32 scale, gauge 1, live-steam Royal HudsonAccucraft Trains33268 Central AvenueUnion City CA 94587Price: $4,285Web site: www.accucraft.com All metal, live-steam model of Canadian Pacific Royal Hudson; internally fired, multi-tube boiler; alcohol fired (gas firing also available); Walschaerts valve gear controlled from the cab; sprung drivers; equalized front truck; sprung rear truck; sprung, six-wheel tender […]
Marc Horovitz Building Small Steam Locomotives: A Practical Guide to Making Engines for the Garden Gaugesby Peter JonesCrowood PressUnited KingdomWeb site: www.crowoodpress.co.uk Available in the US from:MBI Publishing400 1st Avenue NorthSuite 300 Minneapolis MN 55401224 pages, hardbound, all drawings and illustrations in colorPrice: $44.95Web site: www.mbipublishing.com Peter Jones, whose prose adorns every issue of GR, […]
Marc Horovitz Your G-Scale Locomotive: An easy guide to care and maintenanceby John LythgoeAtlantic Editions Ltd.United KingdomWeb site: www.atlanticpublishers.com Available in North America from:Carstens PublicationsPO Box 700Newton NJ 07860100 pgs; soft bound; all photos in color Price: $24.95Web site: www.carstens-publications.com Have you wondered what’s inside your large-scale locomotive? Or why an engine that used to […]
Ulrich DCC decoder tester This easy-to-use product from Ulrich Models lets you test and program National Model Railroad Association-recommended Digital Command Control decoders before installing them in your models. The Ulrich decoder tester measures 11/2″ x 2 1/2″ x 4″ and has two leads that you connect to the track of your Digital Command Control-equipped […]
Atlas N scale GP15-1 diesel A light-duty Electro-Motive Division road switcher built to work yards or haul short local freights is now available as an accurate N scale model. The Atlas GP15-1 features exceptional performance, especially at slow speeds, and can be easily converted to Digital Command Control. Prototype. By the 1970s railroads began using […]
Kato N scale Southern Pacific Alco PA-1 and PB-1 Price: $95.00 ManufacturerKato U.S.A. Inc.100 Remington Rd.Schaumburg, IL 60173www.katousa.com Comments: An upgraded N scale Alco PA-1 and powered PB-1 are available from Kato in the Southern Pacific Daylight paint scheme. The colors and striping match the Kato N scale Morning Daylight, reviewed in the July 2008 […]
