The Bachmann Spectrum HO scale class H-4 2-6-6-2 features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. Watch this steam locomotive run on our model railroad, and listen to a demonstration of some of its sound effects. […]
The Bachmann Spectrum HO scale class H-4 2-6-6-2 features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. Watch this steam locomotive run on our model railroad, and listen to a demonstration of some of its sound effects. […]
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP40-2 Phase 2 diesel locomotive HO scale freight cars Electro-Motive Division GP40-2 Phase 2 diesel locomotive. Conrail (four road numbers), Indiana Harbor Belt, Kansas City Southern, Ontario Northland, Quebec-Gatineau (two numbers), St. Lawrence & Atlantic (two numbers), Vermont Ry. (two numbers), and Western Pacific (five numbers). Three […]
Walthers HO scale SW9 and SW1200 diesel locomotive An upgraded 1,200-hp Electro-Motive Division diesel switcher is ready to go to work on HO scale layouts, switching yards and industries or pulling locals. The EMD SW9 and SW1200 from Walthers’ Proto 2000 line is now available with Digital Command Control and sound, making it an attractive […]
Bachmann Spectrum HO scale class H-4 Mallet Mallets were the coal-hauling workhorses of the Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. during the steam era, and a C&O Mallet is offered ready-to-run as part of Bachmann Trains top-of-the-line Spectrum Series. The model is available with a SoundTraxx Tsunami decoder that provides sound effects on direct current and Digital […]
Atlas HO scale general-service tank car Price: $29.95 ManufacturerAtlas Model Railroad Co.378 Florence Ave.Hillside, N.J. 07205www.atlasrr.com Era: 1986 to present Comments: Another series of HO scale contemporary general-service insulated tank cars has been released by Atlas. These 25,500-gallon cars represent common prototypes built by TrinityRail Corp. The models come assembled with six different detail variations […]
Name: Southern New England RR Layout owner: Jason Fontaine Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 11 x 22 feet Locale: New England Era: Autumn, late 1950s to early ’60s Style: walk-in Mainline run: 225 feet Minimum radius: 30″ Minimum turnout: no. 5 Maximum grade: 2.5 percent Originally appeared in the July 2010 issue of Model Railroader. Click […]
Name: The Kirkland & DeKalb Layout designer: Andrew Roth Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 15 x 26 feet Prototype: Milwaukee Road Locale: Kirkland, Ill. Era: mid-1960s Style: sectional Minimum radius: 30″ (main) 28″ (branch) Minimum turnout: no. 5 Maximum grade: none Originally appeared in the July 2010 issue of Model Railroader. Click on the link to […]
Proto 2000 HO scale GP-18 The Proto 2000 GP-18 is a great model to have. It features eight-wheel electrical pick-up, separately applied grab irons, lift rings, m.u. hoses and many more details. The engine has a fairly powerful Proto 2000 motor with a lot of weight for improved performance. The model is priced at about […]
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale General Electric Dash 8-40B, 8-40BW and 8-32BWH diesel locomotives HO scale locomotives General Electric Dash 8-40B, 8-40BW and 8-32BWH diesel locomotives. Dash 8-40B: New paint schemes: CSX (YN3 paint scheme) and Seminole Gulf; new road numbers: BC Rail (three road numbers) and Southern Pacific. Dash 8-40BW: New paint schemes: […]
Summit USA HO scale Shell gas station Price: $99.95 ManufacturerSummit USA, LLC512 Ford St.Lake Charles, LA 70601www.summit-customcuts.com Era: modern Comments: This contemporary Shell gas station is the latest HO scale offering from Summit USA. The laser-milled styrene kit uses black and white styrene components and includes clear window glazing and peel-and-stick signs. The structure measures […]
Bachmann HO scale motor car Do you want to run passenger trains on your HO layout, but don’t have room for even a short train of four or five heavyweight cars? This HO scale gas-electric motor car is a convenient way to add passenger service to a modest-size layout. The Bachmann Spectrum Series model is […]
