See and hear the SoundTraxx Tsunami2-equipped Electro-Motive Division SD90MAC-H in action as it hauls a freight up the 3 percent grade at Skyridge on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. This Genesis 2.0 series locomotive model from Athearn Trains marks the first time an SD90MAC-H phase II has been offered as […]
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Athearn HO scale Union Pacific CA-8 caboose with sound
Check out this sound-equipped Athearn HO scale Union Pacific class CA-8 caboose. […]
Athearn HO scale Union Pacific CA-8 caboose with sound
Check out this sound-equipped Athearn HO scale Union Pacific class CA-8 caboose. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for January Part 1
It’s a new year and a new Cody’s Office! Cody shares the Railway Prototype Cyclopedia Vol. 35, an HO scale Menards water tower, an Athearn N scale Pullman-Standard 4,427-cubic-foot covered hopper, modeling tip, and viewer mail. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for January Part 1
It’s a new year and a new Cody’s Office! Cody shares the Railway Prototype Cyclopedia Vol. 35, an HO scale Menards water tower, an Athearn N scale Pullman-Standard 4,427-cubic-foot covered hopper, modeling tip, and viewer mail. […]
Model railroad locomotives, freight cars, and structure announcements for December 10, 2020
Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, structures, electronics, train sets, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. Here are the products Model Railroader’s editors have news on for the week of Dec. 10, 2020. HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP9 and GP9B diesel locomotive. GP9: Canadian […]
New model trains for the week of December 3, 2020
Electro-Motive Division GP38 and GP40 diesel locomotives. New numbers. GP38: Norfolk Southern (thoroughbred scheme, two numbers) and RJ Corman (red, silver, and white scheme). GP40: Baltimore & Ohio (blue and yellow) and Southern Pacific (speed lettering). New paint schemes. GP38: Conrail (American Revolution Bicentennial scheme in one road number, blue with white sill stripe in […]
Modelers Spotlight Video Inside Codys Office for November Part 2
Ready for 2020 to end? The 2021 calendars are here! Cody also looks at Kato’s new N scale New York Central EMD E7 locomotives that will power the company’s new 20th Century Limited set, and Athearn’s re-released 24-foot ore cars in new paint schemes. In addition to new products, Cody offers a modeling tip, and […]
Modelers Spotlight Video Inside Codys Office for November Part 2
Ready for 2020 to end? The 2021 calendars are here! Cody also looks at Kato’s new N scale New York Central EMD E7 locomotives that will power the company’s new 20th Century Limited set, and Athearn’s re-released 24-foot ore cars in new paint schemes. In addition to new products, Cody offers a modeling tip, and […]
New model trains for the week of November 19, 2020
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division F-series diesel locomotives. Burlington Northern (Northern Pacific “Pinetree” scheme patchout; F7A, F7B, and F7A-B set in one road number each), Denver & Rio Grande Western (Aspen Gold, silver, and black; F9B in one number; F9A-B set in two numbers), Milwaukee Road (1970s orange and black; F7A in one number and […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for November Part 1
Get your canned meats here! Cody’s Office has an Atlas O 36-foot double-sheathed refrigerator car decorated for Rex Canned Meats, an Athearn Genesis HO scale Union Pacific class CA-8 caboose, and the latest special issue from Model Railroader all about our Milwaukee, Racine & Troy layout. There’s also a modeling tip and viewer mail! […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for November Part 1
Get your canned meats here! Cody’s Office has an Atlas O 36-foot double-sheathed refrigerator car decorated for Rex Canned Meats, an Athearn Genesis HO scale Union Pacific class CA-8 caboose, and the latest special issue from Model Railroader all about our Milwaukee, Racine & Troy layout. There’s also a modeling tip and viewer mail! […]