Diesels invade N&W’s Blue Ridge Grade

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Jim Shaughnessy Geeps at Boaz – 1 Framed by a waiting Y6 and the siding shanty, five N&W GP9’s pass the Blue Ridge Grade helper siding at Boaz, Va., with a westbound boxcar train in August 1958. Jim Shaughnessy Geeps at Boaz – 2 Another August 1958 photo finds three GP9’s bringing a merchandise train […]

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iHobbyExpo 2010 final show report

Blackstone Models HO scale Denver & Rio Grande Western HOn3 class C-19 2-8-0 steam locomotive HO scale locomotives Denver & Rio Grande Western HOn3 class C-19 2-8-0 steam locomotive. Preproduction sample shown. Denver & Rio Grande, Denver & Rio Grande Western (five paint schemes), Rio Grande Southern, and painted black but unlettered (two versions). $349 […]

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iHobby Expo 2010 preliminary show report

athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD70ACe and SD70M-2 diesel locomotives

Athearn Trains HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD70ACe and SD70M-2 diesel locomotives HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD70ACe and SD70M-2 diesel locomotives. SD70ACe: Union Pacific (Western Pacific heritage scheme, one road number). SD70M-2: Canadian National, Florida East Coast, and Norfolk Southern. Four road numbers each unless noted. Direct-current models, $189.98. With Digital Command Control and SoundTraxx […]

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Athearn Trains HO scale Union Pacific Veranda Turbine

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Athearn Trains HO scale Union Pacific Veranda Turbine The Union Pacific’s gas-turbine era saw some distinctive locomotives, such as the “Veranda” B-B-B-B locomotive modeled in HO scale by Athearn. The ready-to-run model operates smoothly on DC layouts and includes provisions for adding Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound. The prototype. Delivered by General Electric in […]

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Lionel’s O gauge jet-powered rail diesel car

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In the declining years of private passenger haulage, one of the illusions held out for consideration was that the public might be drawn back to the rails if passenger trains ran at or near airline speeds. In the caveman days of the 1960s, high-speed rail was pretty much just finding a way to match the […]

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Atlas HO scale Alco C-424 diesel locomotive

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Atlas HO scale Alco C-424 diesel locomotive The Alco C-424 has been a part of the Atlas line since 1986, when the firm imported a model produced by Kato. Today, the C-424 is now part of the Atlas Classics line. The ready-to-run model uses an Atlas drive and features an eight-pin plug for a Digital […]

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They made Milwaukee great

Two Wisconsin & Southern MP15s switch the MillerCoors brewery on July 1, 2010. The lead unit’s heritage is unmistakable, thanks to the Milwaukee Road lettering and “bandit” colors. Railroads and brewing propelled Milwaukee’s industrial might in the 20th century. Matt Van Hattem photo […]

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MTH trains Baldwin VO-1000 diesel-electric locomotive

Gary Raymond 1:32 scale, gauge 1, ready-to-run, Baldwin VO-1000 diesel-electric locomotiveMTH Trains 7020 Colombia Gateway DriveColumbia MD 21046Price: $429.95Website: www.mthtrains.com Plastic model of a Baldwin VO-1000 diesel-electric locomotive; modular electrical connections and car body; two, two-axle power trucks; one motor per truck; directional front and rear headlights; lighted number boards; interior cab light and details; […]

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