Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno answers your viewer questions, including one about the 2017 Model Railroader staff project layout, in this month’s Cody’s Office. You’ll get a sneak peek of the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee Road Beer Line extension. In his modeling tip, Cody […]
ManuFacturer: Menards
New products from the September 2016 issue of Classic Toy Trains
A REGULAR ROAD RUNNER: Czech train maker ETS has announced a unique motorized unit to help cut costs on your transit line: the no. 200 Rail-Road-Bus. The model is rigged with rail wheels to provide your O scale patrons with a smooth and comfortable commute into Traintown. The vehicle costs $159 in two- or three-rail […]
Quick Look: Menards HO scale assembled structures
Menards HO scale Dakota Cabinet Works Price: Dakota Cabinet Works, $69.99; Hobby Shop, $59.99 Manufacturer Menard Inc. 5101 Menard Dr. Eau Claire, WI 54703 www.menards.com Era: 1940s to present Comments: Menards, a Midwestern home-improvement store chain that’s seen success with its line of O scale model railroad cars and structures, is taking on the HO […]
New toy train products from the May 2016 issue
AMTRAK’S GO-TO DIESEL: Lionel is releasing its first model of the venerable Amtrak F40PH diesel. Several hundred of the locomotives dominated Amtrak and commuter trains for more than 20 years, and many are still in service with second or third owners. The O gauge model will be available in Amtrak Phase I, II, or III […]
Bob’s Train Box: Episode 61
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob’s Train Box returns in 2016! Host Bob Keller highlights several new O gauge toy trains and ancillary products, including new freight cars from ETS, Atlas O, and Menards; passenger cars from MTH; a large industrial structure from Menards; books from various publishers; […]
Bob’s Train Box: Episode 61
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob’s Train Box returns in 2016! Host Bob Keller highlights several new O gauge toy trains and ancillary products, including new freight cars from ETS, Atlas O, and Menards; passenger cars from MTH; a large industrial structure from Menards; books from various publishers; […]
New toy train products from the February 2016 issue
BE A POWER KING: The latest structure from Menards is the no. 279-3051 Menards Power & Light building. The O gauge compatible building has two illuminated signs (“Menards Power & Light” and “Harvey Hotwatts”), interior decoration, and LED illumination. The structure comes fully assembled and decorated and costs $99.99 plus shipping (free shipping to your […]
An overview of Menards rolling stock
Price: $7.99 to $39.99 Min Curve: O-27 Features: Resin construction, operating couplers, die-cast metal trucks and couplers on many models, flatcars available with or without cargo loads. Current production road names: At least 14 railroads Perhaps the most unexpected and interesting recent development in the O gauge market has been the arrival of the Menards […]
Bob’s Train Box: Episode 60
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Just in time for the holidays! Bob’s back with new O and S gauge toy trains and ancillary products on display. Host Bob Keller highlights a new Williams by Bachmann 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive, 1:48 scale offerings from Menards, and a full array […]
Bob’s Train Box: Episode 60
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Just in time for the holidays! Bob’s back with new O and S gauge toy trains and ancillary products on display. Host Bob Keller highlights a new Williams by Bachmann 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive, 1:48 scale offerings from Menards, and a full array […]
New toy train products from the January 2016 issue
HEAVY HAULING: Menards isn’t wasting any time coming up with loads for its O gauge 60-foot flatcars. Four additions to the roster are coming soon, three with a helicopter load and one with a missile load (no. 279-3090 shown). The cars will sell for $39.99 each plus shipping. Free shipping to your local Menards store. […]
Bob’s Train Box: Episode 59
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob’s Train Box returns with new O and S gauge models and ancillary toy train products! In this episode, host Bob Keller highlights the new Williams by Bachmann Chuggington diesel, 1:48 scale offerings from Menards, a full array of books and special publications, […]