Check out the Walthers HO scale Metroliner as it makes a run on the Model Railroader staff’s model train layout. Each of the cars features prototypical interior and exterior lighting as well as a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. […]
Section: Reviews
Video: Broadway Limited Imports Paragon2 HO scale PRR K4s
Broadway Limited Imports upgraded its HO scale Pennsylvania RR K4s with its Paragon2 Digital Command Control sound decoder and electronics. The model also features lighting effects and puffing smoke. Watch the HO scale steam locomotive as it hauls a PRR passenger consist around the Model Railroader staff’s club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Video: Athearn Genesis HO scale GE ES44AC
The HO scale General Electric ES44AC diesel-electric locomotive from Athearn Trains is part of the firm’s Genesis line and includes prototype-specific detail. The models are also available with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control sound decoders. We ran two of the DCC sound equipped GEVO locomotives on our model railroad. […]
Video: Blackstone Models HOn3 2-8-0 Consolidation
The Blackstone Models HOn3 (HO scale 3-foot gauge) 2-8-0 Consolidation features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. We ran the superdetailed steam locomotive on Blackstone’s new ProTraxx HOn3 click track. […]
Video: Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Y6b
This HO scale Norfolk & Western Y6b from Broadway Limited Imports features Digital Command Control, realistic sound, and puffing smoke. The 2-8-8-2 also has pulling power worthy of its prototype. See and hear this HO steam locomotive as it hauls a freight train on the Model Railroader staff’s club layout. […]
MR Product Review: Broadway Limited HO scale Norfolk Western Y6b steam locomotive
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Broadway Limited’s new HO scale Y6b steam locomotive includes a lot of great features, including smoke, sound, Digital Command Control, and amazing pulling power. Watch it run on our HO scale layout in this video. […]
Video: Athearn Trains HO scale sound-equipped reefer
This HO scale refrigerator car from Athearn Trains models a Fruit Growers Express (FGE) prototype. The model also includes a SoundTraxx decoder that reproduces the sounds of the refrigeration unit. Follow along as associate editor Cody Grivno shows how the car’s placement in a train affects the clarity of the sound. Cody also reviewed the […]
MR Product Review Video: Hornby’s Heisler with DCC sound
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hornby’s latest release of the HO scale Heisler steam locomotive now features Digital Command Control and Sound. Dana Kawala takes the model for a spin on the MR&T for you to see and hear the engine in action. Look for an In-Depth Review […]
Video: Athearn Trains N scale Challenger and Big Boy
Athearn Trains’ N scale Challenger 4-6-6-4 and Big Boy 4-8-8-4 steam locomotive models are now available with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) decoders. See and hear the locomotives in action during a run on the Model Railroader staff’s N scale layout. […]
MR Product Review: Walthers HO scale GP20 with DCC and sound
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Walthers’ newest version of its HO scale EMD GP20 now comes with a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control decoder. Dana Kawala takes the model out to do some switching work on the MR&T in this video. […]
In-depth Product Review: Hornby’s HO scale Heisler steam locomotive with sound
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The subject of this month’s In-Depth Product Review is Hornby’s HO scale Heisler steam locomotive, updated with an ESU Digital Command Control sound decoder. Dana Kawala shows you what makes the model tick in this video, and he takes the engine for a […]
MR Product Review: Bachmann HO scale F7 with DCC and sound
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Bachmann’s latest addition to its Sound Value line is a Elctro-Motive Division F7A and F7B diesel locomotives. The models come with Digital Command Control sound decoders and can be run on DCC or DC layouts. Steven Otte takes a pair for a test […]