Athearn HO scale bay-window caboose An impressively detailed model of the Southern Pacific’s C-50 class bay-window caboose is now available from Athearn. The HO scale car comes in three phases, modeling different construction lots and bearing details specific to those eras. The cabooses are loaded with fine details and are available with working interior lighting […]
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Athearn HO scale EMD GP7 diesel locomotive
Athearn HO scale GP7 diesel locomotive The realistic rumble of a 567B diesel and an eye-catching paint scheme are but two of the highlights of this HO scale GP7 diesel-electric locomotive from Athearn Trains. Part of Athearn’s top-of-the-line Genesis series, the model features roadname-specific details and is available with a dual-mode SoundTraxx Digital Command Control […]
Athearn Trains HO scale U50 diesel locomotive
Athearn Trains HO scale U50 diesel locomotive The Union Pacific RR is a pioneer in the use of high-horsepower diesel-electric locomotives, such as the General Electric U50 accurately modeled in HO scale by Athearn Trains. The direct-current model has a smooth-running mechanism that’s designed for the easy installation of a Digital Command Control (DCC) sound […]
Video: Athearn Genesis HO scale EMD GP9
This HO scale Electro-Motive GP9 diesel-electric locomotive features a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. The HO locomotive model is part of Athearn Trains’ Genesis series. See and hear the Athearn Genesis HO scale GP9 as we run the locomotive model on the Model Railroader club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Video: Athearn Genesis HO scale EMD GP9
This HO scale Electro-Motive GP9 diesel-electric locomotive features a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. The HO locomotive model is part of Athearn Trains’ Genesis series. See and hear the Athearn Genesis HO scale GP9 as we run the locomotive model on the Model Railroader club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP9 diesel locomotive
Athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP9 diesel locomotive With separate parts such as dual headlight clusters, this HO scale GP9 from Athearn is superdetailed out of the box. The Athearn Genesis locomotive model is available with a dual-mode SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. The prototype. General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division introduced the 1,750-hp GP9 […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video– Inside Cody’s Office for October 13, 2011
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to seal powdered pastels so they won’t rub off. You can use this tip on your next freight car weathering project. In this “green” episode of Cody’s Office you’ll see a selection of new […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video– Inside Cody’s Office for October 13, 2011
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to seal powdered pastels so they won’t rub off. You can use this tip on your next freight car weathering project. In this “green” episode of Cody’s Office you’ll see a selection of new […]
Athearn Trains HO scale PC&F 50-foot boxcar with Landis doors
Athearn Trains HO scale PC&F 50-foot boxcar with Landis doors Price: $37.98 ManufacturerAthearn Trains2883 E. Spring St., Suite 100Long Beach, CA 90806athearn.com Road names: St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) and Southern Pacific (four road numbers each with COTS, four without). Also available as an undecorated kit. Era: 1970 to 1990s Comments: Athearn has previously offered […]
Video: Athearn Trains N scale F59PHI and cars
We tested the Athearn Trains N scale EMD F59PHI diesel locomotive on our Salt Lake Route model train layout. Equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder, the locomotive looked and sounded great hauling a set of Athearn N scale Bombardier bi-level commuter cars. […]
Video: Athearn Trains N scale F59PHI and cars
We tested the Athearn Trains N scale EMD F59PHI diesel locomotive on our Salt Lake Route model train layout. Equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder, the locomotive looked and sounded great hauling a set of Athearn N scale Bombardier bi-level commuter cars. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for June 30, 2011
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week associate editor Cody Grivno answers some of your questions concerning the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, the Model Railroader club layout. Topics include layout wiring suggestions and a question about the rolling boxcar in the opening scene. New model railroading products highlighted […]