New model trains for the week of February 28, 2019

Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP38 and GP40 diesel locomotives

Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP38 and GP40 diesel locomotives HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP38 and GP40 diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. GP38: Conrail (American Revolution Bicentennial scheme in one road number, blue with white sill stripe in two numbers) and Bangor & Aroostook (dark blue and gray). GP40: Georgia RR […]

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Classy piggyback power

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Displaced from more glamorous duties by the decline in passenger service, three Erie Lackawanna PAs lead a westbound piggyback train through Pullman Junction (Chicago) en route to New York in July 1963. Jim Wozniczka photo […]

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UPDATE: Metra board approves locomotive purchase; SD70MACH models to come out of EMD NEWSWIRE

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An artist’s rendition of new-to-Metra SD70MACH locomotives. Metra, via Facebook CHICAGO — Metra on Wednesday approved a $71 million contract to purchase 15 remanufactured locomotives from Progress Rail Locomotives with options to buy up to 27 additional locomotives if more funding becomes available. According to a Metra announcement, Progress Rail will take existing EMD SD70MAC freight […]

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Cody’s Workshop Episode 35

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 35

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody works to replace a faulty axle gear on an HO scale diesel locomotive. In the process of making the repair, he’ll also share how to properly lubricate the unit for optimal performance. […]

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Cody’s Workshop Episode 35

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 35

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody works to replace a faulty axle gear on an HO scale diesel locomotive. In the process of making the repair, he’ll also share how to properly lubricate the unit for optimal performance. […]

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New model trains for the week of February 21, 2019

Accurail HO scale assorted freight car kits

Accurail HO scale assorted freight car kits HO scale freight cars Assorted freight car kits. Pacific Fruit Express (Western Pacific) 40-foot double-sheathed refrigerator car, $19.98. Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Association of American Railroads 50-foot riveted-side boxcar, $18.98. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis 40-foot six-panel single-sheathed boxcar with wood ends, $18.98. Wabash 36-foot Fowler boxcar, $18.98. […]

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NS plans to cull 500 locomotives NEWSWIRE

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A slide from a Norfolk Southern presentation on locomotive reductions. Norfolk Southern ATLANTA — The ongoing modernization of Norfolk Southern’s locomotive fleet will be a key element of the financial and operational gains the railroad is seeking with its shift to Precision Scheduled Railroading. Norfolk Southern’s new TOP21 operating plan will reduce the size of […]

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New model trains for the week of February 14, 2019

Bachmann HO scale test car

HO scale locomotives General Electric AC4400CW diesel locomotive. BNSF Ry. (Heritage II scheme, repair patch in one road number and faded paint in two numbers), Canadian Pacific (white lettering with gold herald on long hood, three numbers), CSX (Chessie System, Louisville & Nashville, and Seaboard Coast Line heritage units, one number each), Norfolk Southern (black-and-white […]

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Atlas Classic HO scale Alco RS-11 diesel

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Atlas Classic HO scale Alco RS-11 diesel Atlas Model RR Co. has re-released its HO scale model of a well-known Alco workhorse, the four-axle RS-11 road switcher, with an upgraded ESU LokSound Select dual-mode Digital Command Control decoder. The decoder features realistic sounds and smooth motor control under both DCC and direct current (DC). History. […]

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