The HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy in 1989

A track plan for the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy layout as it appeared in 1989

Name: Milwaukee, Racine & Troy (MR&T) Layout designer: Andy Sperandeo Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 28’-3” x 54’-9” Theme: freelanced Locale: southeastern Wisconsin Style: walkaround Mainline run: about 200 feet Minimum radius: 36” (main line) Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 3 percent   Click on the link to download the PDF of this track plan. […]

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Video: MTH HO scale R17 New York Subway set

MTH HO scale R17 New York Subway set

MTH Electric Trains brings the sights and sounds of the New York City Subway to HO scale with this R17 Subway set. The model features the firm’s Digital Command System (DCS) and Proto-Sound 3.0 sound system that both operate on DCS, Digital Command Control (DCC), and direct-current (DC) layouts. Check out this exclusive Model Railroader […]

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Video: Bachmann SoundValue HO scale USRA light 4-6-2 Pacific

Bachmann SoundValue HO scale USRA light 4-6-2 Pacific

This HO scale United States Railroad Administration light 4-6-2 Pacific from Bachmann Trains models a hard-working passenger hauler that served until the end of the steam era. Part of the Bachmann SoundValue line, this HO scale model includes a SoundTraxx dual-mode decoder. See and hear the SoundValue HO scale USRA light Pacific in action on […]

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Video: MTH HO scale R17 New York Subway set

MTH HO scale R17 New York Subway set

MTH Electric Trains brings the sights and sounds of the New York City Subway to HO scale with this R17 Subway set. The model features the firm’s Digital Command System (DCS) and Proto-Sound 3.0 sound system that both operate on DCS, Digital Command Control (DCC), and direct-current (DC) layouts. Check out this exclusive Model Railroader […]

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Video: Bachmann SoundValue HO scale USRA light 4-6-2 Pacific

Bachmann SoundValue HO scale USRA light 4-6-2 Pacific

This HO scale United States Railroad Administration light 4-6-2 Pacific from Bachmann Trains models a hard-working passenger hauler that served until the end of the steam era. Part of the Bachmann SoundValue line, this HO scale model includes a SoundTraxx dual-mode decoder. See and hear the SoundValue HO scale USRA light Pacific in action on […]

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HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy RR (2017)

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Name: Milwaukee, Racine & Troy RR Layout owner: Model Railroader staff Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 28 x 54 feet Prototype: freelanced bridge line Locale: Southeastern Wisconsin Era: 1980s and 1990s Style: walk-in Mainline run: approx. 200 feet Minimum radius: 36″ (main) Minimum turnout: no. 6 (main), no. 4 spurs Maximum grade: 3 percent eastbound, 1.5 […]

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HO scale Union Pacific Spine Line

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Name: UP’s Spine Line Layout owner: Bob Sprague Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 10 x 18 feet Prototype: Union Pacific Locale: Eastern Iowa Era: modern Style: double-deck around-the-walls Mainline run: 74 feet visible, plus helixes Minimum radius: 27″ (main), 24″ (industrial and wyes) Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 2.75 percent This track plan originally appeared […]

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MTH HO scale New York City subway cars

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MTH HO scale New York City subway cars The MTH model includes working headlight, marker lights, and local and express indicators. The lead car in the four-car set is powered and houses the Digital Command System and Proto-Sound 3.0 electronics. The unpowered cars have a rudimentary interior and overhead lighting. Next stop, Dyer Avenue! You […]

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