MRVP’s Jenny Freeland shares insights on how to properly clean O gauge track in this continuing video series from Classic Toy Trains magazine! […]
Toy Train Basics: Cleaning track and wheels
Magazine: Classic Toy Trains
New products from the October 2018 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
TRANSCON CHAMPION: Atlas O’s Trainman line Dash 8-40CW diesel locomotive is in stores now. The O gauge model salutes the more than 1,500 Dash 8s made by General Electric between 1990 and 1994. The model has two motors, remote couplers, and a smoke unit. The road names include BNSF, CSX, Santa Fe, and Union Pacific. […]
Menards O gauge UFO scene
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Menards O gauge UFO scene
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Fundamentals of changing traction tires
Many newer diesel locomotives have side frames that can be easily removed, making tire replacement a less complex (and less frustrating) process. Jim Forbes A properly fitting traction tire should be smooth and free of bulges and crimps. The payoff for getting the replacement done right is better pulling performance for your locomotive. Jim Forbes […]
Baldwin VO-1000 switcher from MTH
O GAUGE PREMIER LINE BALDWIN VO-1000 SWITCHER FROM MTH Price: $459.95 (No. 20-20786-1) Min Curve: O-31 Low speed: 4.9 smph High speed: 77.4 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 3 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit, coil couplers Current production road names: Long Island RR, Milwaukee Road, Santa Fe, […]
Just Plug illuminated vehicles from Woodland Scenics
O GAUGE JUST-PLUG ILLUMINATED CARS Price: $49.99 each (Nos. JP5973 police car or JP5978 blue coupe) Features: O scale detailing, detailed interiors, illuminating lights, a variety of vehicles are available Order online at www.WoodlandScenics.com Some O gauge layouts have vehicles crammed in every nook and cranny, while others have streets so empty you’d think a […]
Starbucks store from Menards
O GAUGE STARBUCKS STORE FROM MENARDS Price: $79.99 (No. 279-4325) Features: Coffee shop with three backlit signs, interior lighting, external chairs, tables, and figures; interior store detailing and figures. Order online at www.Menards.com/Trains O gauge layout owners seem to fall into three general groups. The first is roughly “anything goes,” which is any type of […]
City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 11 Starting Scenery
Scenery for our O gauge CT&T Railway gets started! Kent shows how to prep and paint the tunnel, install retaining walls, and add coarse ground covering. David then shares a technique for making realistic rock outcroppings using Sculptamold and rubber rock molds. […]
The Silver Rail Club’s 200th video
Name: Peter Martens Forum User Name: Peter_J_M Railroad Name: The Silver Rail Club Location: Cumberland, Virginia Scale: O-scale Theme: Our 200th video! Description: Since 2007, the Silver Rail Club has provided fun and engaging model train activities for seniors, veterans, their families and the general public. We truly have 3-rail, O-scale to-go as we enjoy […]
Classic Toy Trains, July 2018
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New products from the September 2018 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
BOOK ’EM JACKO: Give five-oh a prominent spot on your O gauge layout with the no. 279-4435 Police Plaza from Menards. The multi-story police station features a brightly illuminated entrance (guarded by, who else? Jack the police dog) and a rooftop helipad with police chopper. The roof has flashing red LEDs, and the helipad has […]
