Product Reviews

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VIDEO: Accucraft’s live steam Emma locomotive

VIDEO: Accucraft’s live steam Emma locomotive

Don't miss the full review of Emma in the June 2013 issue!

In-depth Product Review: BLI USRA Heavy Pacific HO

In-depth Product Review: BLI USRA Heavy Pacific HO

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In-depth Product Review: Spring Mills Depot HO scale B&O I-12 caboose

In-depth Product Review: Spring Mills Depot HO scale B&O I-12 caboose

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In-depth Product Review: Bachmann HO scale Alco S-2

In-depth Product Review: Bachmann HO scale Alco S-2

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Walthers HO scale Trainline Canadian Pacific train set

Walthers HO scale Trainline Canadian Pacific train set

The Walthers HO scale Trainline Canadian Pacific model train set features a loop of Bachmann...

Bachmann HO scale steam passenger train set

Bachmann HO scale steam passenger train set

Learn how to set up and operate the Bachmann HO scale Durango & Silverton passenger...

Bachmann HO scale steam passenger train set

Bachmann HO scale steam passenger train set

Learn how to set up and operate the Bachmann HO scale Durango & Silverton passenger...

PIKO large scale train set

PIKO large scale train set

Learn how to operate this large scale model train set with Model Railroader associate editor...

LGB Large Scale Train Set

LGB Large Scale Train Set

Senior editor Dana Kawala looks at LGB's Special Edition USA no. 78441 large scale Santa...

MTH HO scale F3 train set with sound

MTH HO scale F3 train set with sound

The MTH HO scale F3 train set features a locomotive, freight cars, track, and power...

Piko HO scale ICE passenger train set

Piko HO scale ICE passenger train set

This HO scale passenger train set from PIKO includes a power pack and a lot...

Bachmann’s HO scale Schnabel Car, In-depth Product Review

Bachmann’s HO scale Schnabel Car, In-depth Product Review

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Video: MTH HO scale Empire State Express passenger train

Video: MTH HO scale Empire State Express passenger train

The MTH HO scale Empire State Express passenger train set features five cars accurately detailed...

Video: Kato N scale Silver Streak Zephyr

Video: Kato N scale Silver Streak Zephyr

This new Kato USA passenger model train marks the first time that the Chicago, Burlington...

Video: Bachmann Trains HO Sound Value Alco S-2

Video: Bachmann Trains HO Sound Value Alco S-2

See and hear the Bachmann Trains Sound Value Alco S-2 as it switches cars on...

Video: Athearn Trains HO DDA40X Centennial diesel

Video: Athearn Trains HO DDA40X Centennial diesel

The Athearn Trains DDA40X Centennial features two motors and two SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control...

Video: Bachmann Trains HO scale Schnabel car

Video: Bachmann Trains HO scale Schnabel car

Senior editor Jim Hediger shows you the Bachmann Trains HO scale Schnabel car during a...

Video Walthers HO scale El Capitan model passenger train

Video Walthers HO scale El Capitan model passenger train

In 1956, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. re-equipped its El Capitan passenger train...

Video: Con-Cor HO scale Comet model passenger train

Video: Con-Cor HO scale Comet model passenger train

The HO scale Comet from Con-Cor International features a factory-installed Digitrax Digital Command Control (DCC)...

Video: Bachmann Trains HO scale Alco 2-6-0 Mogul

Video: Bachmann Trains HO scale Alco 2-6-0 Mogul

See and hear the Bachmann Trains Sound Value Alco 2-6-0 Mogul run along a stretch...