SNEAK PEEK: Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Milwaukee Road S3 class 4-8-4 steam locomotive

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The Model Railroader staff reviewed the preproduction engineering sample of the Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 HO scale Milwaukee Road S3 steam locomotive. The HO scale 4-8-4 Northern type steam locomotive is made primarily of die-cast metal with many plastic and brass detail parts. A famous Milwaukee Road steam locomotive made a stop, albeit in HO […]

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HO Wig Wag Crossing

HO Wig Wag Crossing

I completed the HO Wig-Wag crossing using an actual 3mm magnetic actuator on the pole made from a modified coreless motor inside a brass shim-stock enclosure. The 3-phases windings are driven by an Arduino. The wig-wag crossing was made from a kit from Showcase Miniatures and tools from the Small Shop. Yes, this was wired […]

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HO Wig Wag Crossing

HO Wig Wag Crossing

I completed the HO Wig-Wag crossing using an actual 3mm magnetic actuator on the pole made from a modified coreless motor inside a brass shim-stock enclosure. The 3-phases windings are driven by an Arduino. The wig-wag crossing was made from a kit from Showcase Miniatures and tools from the Small Shop. Yes, this was wired […]

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O gauge RailKing Amtrak Amfleet set from MTH Electric Trains

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Price: $439.95 (no. 30-4230-1) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: 3.3 smph Cnv Low: 4.1 smph, High: 55.9, Drawbar Pull: 1 lb 6 oz. Features: Locomotive features two can-style motors, coil couplers, and ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound systems. Passenger cars had interior decoration and illumination. The set includes track, power supply, and the Remote Commander […]

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