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This ready-to-run train set from Walthers includes everything you need to get started in the model railroading hobby. The set features a locomotive, freight cars, caboose, track, and a Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound system. In this video, Model Railroader associate editor Steve Otte shows you how to set up and operate this ready-to-run […]
Model Railroader’s Steven Otte looks at Walthers new HO scale Railtech train set with DCC. In this video, Steve shows you how to get started in model railroading by assembling the track, connecting the sound controller, and running a train. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this In-Depth video review, Dana Kawala puts a new Broadway Limited HO scale Erie USRA K5 Heavy Pacific through its paces. Along the way, Dana discusses many of the spotting features of these big passenger steam locomotives. […]
Broadway Limited Imports HO scale USRA heavy 4-6-2 steam locomotive A dual-speaker sound system with many user-programmable features is the highlight of the Paragon2 HO scale heavy Pacific 4-6-2 from Broadway Limited Imports. Although not a perfect match for its prototype, the model captures the look of a passenger workhorse for the Erie RR. The […]
Kato N scale North American suburban station Price: $79 Manufacturer Kato USA Inc. 100 Remington Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 www.katousa.com Era: Present Comments: Following the success of its modern commuter locomotives and passenger cars, Kato has added a contemporary N scale station to its product line. The injection-molded plastic kit, produced by German model manufacturer […]
Exact Rail Evans 5,277-cubic-foot-capacity boxcars in HO and N scales Two versions of the Evans 5,277-cubic-foot-capacity boxcars are now available from ExactRail in HO and N scale. The ready-to-run models have a one-piece plastic body, a separately applied roof, and freestanding underbody brake detail. Evans Products entered the freight car market in the 1960s with […]
Bachmann HO scale DDA40X diesel locomotive The roar of two 3,300 hp diesel engines, an airhorn, and more sound effects highlight Bachmann Trains’ upgraded HO scale EMD DDA40X locomotive. The model uses most of the same tooling as earlier releases, but now features the Sound Value system that was developed in conjunction with SoundTraxx. The […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Want to see what MR Video Plus is about? Check out this free In-Depth Product Review video. Spring Mills Depot has released a limited run of Baltimore & Ohio I-12 cabooses in HO scale, and Jim Hediger puts the model to the test […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana reviews Bachmann’s new HO scale Alco S-2 switcher. Part of the Sound Value line, the switcher comes equipped with a DCC sound decoder, and we put it through its paces in this video. […]
The Walthers HO scale Trainline Canadian Pacific model train set features a loop of Bachmann Trains E-Z Track, a power pack, three freight cars, a caboose, and a diesel locomotive with operating headlight. Dana Kawala shows you how to set up and run this model train set. […]
Learn how to set up and operate the Bachmann HO scale Durango & Silverton passenger train set. The ready-to-run train set includes a steam locomotive, passenger cars, track, and a power pack. […]
Learn how to operate this large scale model train set with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno. He’ll show you how to put together the track and attach the power pack that controls the locomotive. […]
