J-class RailKing 4-8-4 from MTH

mth_jclass

O gauge RailKing Imperial J-class 4-8-4 from MTH Price: $459.95 (no. 30-1674-1) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: 2.4 smph Cnv Low: 2.8 smph High: 64.5 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 8 ounces Features: Die-cast metal construction, can-style motor, ProtoSound 2.0 command and sound system, remote coupler on tender, directional lighting, die-cast metal trucks and couplers […]

Read More…

A tour of the W&Q by handcar

A tour of the W&Q by handcar

Name:    Eric Schade Forum User Name:    captain perry Railroad Name:    Winnegance and Quebec Railway Location:    Phippsburg, Maine Scale:    1 to 13.7 or 7/8″ to the foot Theme:    A rural Maine two foot gauge line Description:    Follow along with the hand car as the section man inspects the line. This is the second hand car as […]

Read More…

The Marc Commodore Vanderbilt and more

Vintage Marx run on a semi-realistic layout

Name:    Todd Hein Forum User Name:    ToddH Railroad Name:    New York Central and Canadian Pacific Location:    Crystal, Minnesota Scale:    O gauge Theme:    Tinplate trains running on a semi-realistic layout Description:    1936 Marx Commodore Vanderbilt, this is actually a windup locomotive that I put an electric motor in. The cars on this train have silver litho […]

Read More…

The Marc Commodore Vanderbilt and more

Vintage Marx run on a semi-realistic layout

Name:    Todd Hein Forum User Name:    ToddH Railroad Name:    New York Central and Canadian Pacific Location:    Crystal, Minnesota Scale:    O gauge Theme:    Tinplate trains running on a semi-realistic layout Description:    1936 Marx Commodore Vanderbilt, this is actually a windup locomotive that I put an electric motor in. The cars on this train have silver litho […]

Read More…

Toledo’s circular railroad

TRNM1014

Toledo, Ohio, has long been a center of industry. Nicknamed the “Glass City” for its prominence in glassmaking, the city is also home to the iconic Jeep brand and a busy Great Lakes port. Toledo Terminal Railroad used its circular route to connect the city’s industrial base with national and world markets. One can still […]

Read More…

What is “HERZOG?”

TRNAT0914_05

Herzog freight cars are often seen in track maintenance and repair projects, such as this ballast train. Mike Yuhas Q I have seen private freight cars on the major railroads carrying the logo and letters for “HERZOG.” Who owns them and what do they carry? – L. Frank Herman, Springfield, Ill. A You likely saw […]

Read More…