Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you the Zimo MX31ZL Digital Command Control (DCC) starter set, HO scale 40-foot exterior-post trailers from Athearn, and new N scale magnetic knuckle couplers from McHenry. He’ll also give you tips for using a […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you some of the new products that he saw at the 2008 National Train Show in Anaheim, Calif., including HO and O scale retaining walls from Chooch Enterprises, an HO scale PS-2CD covered hopper […]
Atlas N scale GP30 Built by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division, the GP30 diesel locomotive was known for its good looks and great performance. This new N scale GP30 lives up to its prototype. Part of the Atlas Classic series, the N scale model is available in a DC or Digital Command Control (DCC) version. The […]
Kato N scale Maxi-stack IV An N scale three-unit articulated Maxi-Stack IV well car with steel sills, plastic floor bracing, and metal wheelsets is the latest offering from Kato USA Inc. The car is based on the prototype built by Gunderson, and it includes six individually numbered injection-molded plastic intermodal containers with magnets and metal […]
MTH Electric Trains HO scale GS-4 steamer This die-cast metal HO scale GS-4 is an accurate model of its famous prototype and offers a lot of fun operating features. The MTH model has lights, synchronized smoke, and realistic sound effects that operate in DC, Digital Command Control (DCC), or MTH Digital Command System (DCS) modes. […]
In the September issue, managing editor David Popp begins his series on adding the Waterbury industrial district to his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. He’ll give you tips for building benchwork and working with foam board. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you an Athearn HO scale Z-van trailer, a Kato HO scale Maxi-Stack IV well car, and an Atlas O F2 diesel. He’ll also give you tips for adjusting the trip pins on operating […]
The Athearn Genesis Auto Max is a beautiful-looking reproduction of the real thing. Unfortunately, out of the box there were problems to be solved. The articulated truck rubbed against the screws on the connector which greatly reduced its ability to run smoothly. Applying a 5/16th in nylon mini-washer to the area solved the problem. Further, […]
MTH HO L3a Mohawk no. 3006 M.T.H. Releases 2008 No. 3 HO Catalog Featuring New Steam and First Diesel LocomotiveColumbia, Maryland, July 2, 2008 – M.T.H. Electric Trains is pleased to announce that the fourth steam locomotive in the company’s HO product line will be a New York Central Mohawk steam locomotive. Faithfully recreated in […]
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive. Mexican National Ry., Milwaukee Road, Missouri Pacific, Montana Rail Link (one road number), and Norfolk Southern. Three road numbers unless specified. Prototype-specific details, 8-pin Digital Command Control socket, and McHenry scale magnetic knuckle couplers. $99.98. November 2008. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains Southern Pacific Electro-Motive Division F7 diesel locomotive. […]
Watch this Digital Command Control (DCC)- and sound-equipped HO scale diesel run along our Wisconsin & Southern Troy Branch project layout. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week associate editor Cody Grivno shows you an HO scale Burlington Northern SD40-2 in a Bicentennial paint scheme from Athearn, an HO scale Lowe’s background building from Summit USA, and SceneScapes trees from Bachmann. Cody will also show you how to use […]
