Bob’s Train Box: Episode 62

Bob Keller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller (and his Little Red CorvetteDiesel) recaps his recent trip to the Train Collectors Association’s bi-annual show in York, PA, and then showcases three new O gauge locomotives (steam, diesel and electric) from three different manufacturers (Bachmann, Lionel, and MTH)! Enjoy a […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 62

Bob Keller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller (and his Little Red CorvetteDiesel) recaps his recent trip to the Train Collectors Association’s bi-annual show in York, PA, and then showcases three new O gauge locomotives (steam, diesel and electric) from three different manufacturers (Bachmann, Lionel, and MTH)! Enjoy a […]

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E-Z Street trucks from Williams by Bachmann

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E-Z Street trucks from Williams by Bachmann Price: $99.95 (nos. 42734 Hot Joe ‘n Dough food truck, 42736 green pickup truck) Min Curve: 16- or 21-inch E-Z Street curves Cmd Low: N/A  Cnv Low: 20.3 smph High: 38.9 smph Drawbar pull: N/A Features: Motor, assorted cargo load Current production road names: Hot Joe ‘n Dough […]

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Union Pacific NW2 from Williams by Bachmann

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Union Pacific NW2 from Williams by Bachmann Price: $449.95 (no. 21652) Min Curve: O-27 Cmd Low: N/A Cnv Low: 19 smph High: 38 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb. Features: Two can-style motors, dual headlights, die-cast metal trucks and couplers, TrueBlast Plus sound Current production road names: Boston & Maine, Pennsylvania RR, Union Pacific, Western Pacific […]

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Bachmann HO scale two-truck Climax

Bachmann HO scale two-truck Climax

Bachmann HO scale two-truck Climax The Climax locomotive model features die-cast metal construction and an operating backup light. Die-cast metal construction and a prototypical mechanism highlighted the Bachmann HO scale two-truck Climax back when I reviewed it in the February 2006 Model Railroader. The geared logger is back and now includes a factory-installed Digital Command […]

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Bachmann E-Z App HO scale RS-3

Bachmann E-Z App RS-3

Bachmann E-Z App HO scale Alco RS-3 The Bachmann E-Z App RS-3 doesn’t have a Digital Command Control decoder or onboard sound system. The printed-circuit board with the Bluetooth receiver is mounted atop the motor and mechanism. The HO scale Alco RS-3 models a workhorse road-switcher and introduces Bachmann Trains’ new E-Z App touch-screen train […]

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