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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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