Athearn HO scale Southern Pacific MT-4 steam locomotive Fans of Southern Pacific steam locomotives have had a few GS-class 4-8-4s to choose from as ready-to run HO models in recent years, but the Athearn MT-4 marks the first time that an SP 4-8-2 has been available as a ready-to-run plastic model. This Athearn Genesis series […]
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MTH HO scale Southern Pacific class 79-C-2 44-seat chair car
MTH HO scale Southern Pacific class 79-C-2 44-seat chair car A Southern Pacific class 79-C-2 44-seat chair car marks the first HO passenger car from MTH Electric Trains. The prototype for the model was built by Pullman-Standard in 1941 for service on the Coast Daylight. The length and width of the model match a prototype […]
Broadway Limited HO scale PRR I1sa 2-10-0 steam locomotive
Broadway Limited HO scale PRR I1sa 2-10-0 steam locomotive A second run of Pennsylvania RR class I1sa 2-10-0 Decapod locomotives has been released by Broadway Limited Imports. As before, the heavy-duty locomotives come in a number of versions that capture the look of PRR’s motive power in different eras. These models have smoke units and […]
Athearn HO scale GP15-1 diesel locomotive
Athearn HO scale GP15-1 diesel locomotive This ready-to-run plastic HO GP15-1 looks like the end result of a superdetailing project. The Athearn Genesis model is available accurately detailed for all the major variations of the prototype. Equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control decoder, the Athearn GP15-1 has realistic sounds on direct-current (DC) and […]
Walthers HO scale Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range caboose
Walthers HO scale Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range caboose An abundance of wire details make Wm. K. Walthers’ new HO scale model of a Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range class G2 caboose a standout. Although the long service life of these cars and the DM&IR’s practice of repeatedly rebuilding equipment makes it difficult to nail […]
Atlas HO scale bulkhead flatcar
Atlas HO scale bulkhead flatcar Prices: $16.95 decorated, $12.95 undecorated ManufacturerAtlas Model Railroad Co. 378 Florence Ave.Hillside, N.J. 07205www.atlasrr.com Era: 1980s to present day Comments: Here’s an interesting HO scale model of a modern heavy-duty flatcar fitted with low bulkheads. It represents a common 62-foot, 90-ton capacity prototype built by Thrall Car Co. These cars […]
Micro-Trains N scale Pullman-Standard 10-1-2 sleeper car
Micro-Trains N scale Pullman-Standard 10-1-2 sleeper car A heavyweight sleeping car with a detailed interior is the latest ready-to-run N scale passenger car built by Micro-Trains Line Co. The model is based on a Pullman-Standard 10-section, 1-drawing room, 2-compartment steel sleeper built to Pullman plan 2585D. Pullman first built cars to the 2585-series plans in […]
Walthers HO scale SW9 and SW1200 diesel locomotive
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
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 […]
Rapido Trains Inc. HO scale Wide-cupola caboose
Rapido Trains Inc. HO scale Wide-cupola caboose A superb model of CP Rail’s all-steel wide-cupola caboose is the first freight train car produced by Rapido Trains. It’s an all-plastic model that comes ready-to-run with interior lighting and marker lights that function on direct current and Digital Command Control layouts. The prototype. Nearly 500 similar steel […]
Atlas HO scale general-service tank car
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 […]
Bachmann Spectrum N scale class H-4 Mallet
Bachmann Spectrum N scale class H-4 Mallet Price: $285 Manufacturer: Bachmann Trains Road numbers: (all C&O) 1340, 1397, 1436, 1439. Painted, unlettered version also available. Comments: The H-4 Mallet is also available as an N scale ready-to-run model. As with the HO version, Bachmann modified its United States Railway Administration 2-6-6-2 to resemble an H-4. […]