Piko manual left and right switches

Manual left and right gauge-1 switchesPiko, GermanyDistributed in the US by Silvergate Distributors 9755 Birch Canyon PlaceSan Diego CA 92126Price: $59.99 ea.Web site: pwww.silvergatedistributors.com Manual gauge-1 switches; R1 and L1; 30 degrees; plastic ties; brass rails Pros: High-quality materials; solid construction; compatibilityCons: None Piko’s line of G-scale track for outdoor or indoor use is relatively […]

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Build a 1:24-scale combine PDF

Build a 1:24-scale combine

Download the PDF of this project here. Note: This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up the break lines to create the larger piece. Despite our […]

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Full-size plans for a 1:20.3-scale structure

Full-size plans for a 1:20.3-scale structure

Download the PDF of this project here. Please note: Despite our best efforts to compress this file, it is graphically intense and may take a few minutes to download. NOTE: Please make sure that “none” is selected for “page scaling” and “auto-rotate and center” boxes are NOT checked when you print this file. […]

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Accucraft’s Southern Pacific caboose

Marc Horovitz 1:32 scale, gauge-1 brass Southern Pacific cabooseAccucraft Trains33268 Central Ave.Union City CA 94587Price: $399 Web site: www.accucraft.com All-brass model of a Southern Pacific C-30-1 caboose; interior detail; lighted. Dimensions: length, 133/8″; width, 33/4″ (exclusive of marker lamps); height, 57/8″. In 1:32 scale, this works out to 35’8″ x 10’0″ x 15’8″, respectively. Minimum […]

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Bachmann side rod gas-mechanical locomotive

Kevin Strong 1:20.3-scale, gauge 1, side rod, gas-mechanical locomotiveBachmann Industries1400 East Erie Ave.Philadelphia PA 19124Price: $275Web site www.bachmanntrains.com Plastic and die-cast-metal industrial gas-mechanical switcher; two powered axles; cab interior; smoke unit; directional lighting; two sets of knuckle couplers; polarity switch; DCC-ready using NMRA standard 8-pin plug. Dimensions: length, 7¾” (over footboards); width, 3¾”; height, 5″. […]

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Sunset Valley Railroad #6 turnout

Marc Horovitz Gauge 1, code 250, stainless steel, #6 turnoutSunset Valley Railroad21616 23rd St. Ct. ELake Tapps WA 98391Price: $118.50Web site: www.svrronline.com Stainless-steel rails spiked to plastic ties; scaled for 1:32 scale; length, 26¼” Pros: Sturdy construction; accurate gauge; smooth operation Cons: None Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz Sunset Valley Railroad has long been the manufacturer […]

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Timberline Station’s log-cabin kit

Marc Horovitz 1:24 scale, “Prospector” log-cabin kitTimberline StationPO Box 874Hartselle AL 35640Price: $27.95Web site: www.timberlinestation.com Cedar log-cabin kit, suitable for beginner to intermediate builders. Dimensions: length, 8″; width, 7″; height, 8″. In 1:24 scale, this works out to 16′ x 14′ x 16′, respectively Pros: Precut logs make construction relatively simple; excellent illustrated instructions Cons: […]

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Build a 1:20.3-scale hot-dog stand

Build a 1:20.3-scale hot-dog stand

Download the PDF of this project here. Download a PDF to build a 1:20.3 scale hot-dog stand. Note: This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up […]

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Accucraft 4-4-0

Marc Horovitz 1:20.3 scale, gauge 1, live-steam 4-4-0Accucraft33268 Central AvenueUnion City CA 94578Price: $1,895Web site: www.accucraft.com All metal, live-steam model of a Baldwin 4-4-0; sprung chassis; sprung tender trucks; fittings include throttle, safety valve, water glass, pressure gauge, lubricator; single-flue boiler; butane fired; simple-eccentric-with-reversing-link reversing, controlled from the cab; painted and lettered; some minor assembly […]

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Aristo-Craft C-16 locomotive

Kevin Strong 1:24 scale, gauge 1, ready-to-run 2-8-0 (with wood-style caboose)Aristo-Craft Trains698 S. 21st St.Irvington NJ 07111Price: $420Web site: www.aristocraft.com Plastic, electrically powered model of the C-16 class (formerly class 60) locomotive of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad; comes with a matching plastic model of the D&RG wood long caboose; minimum radius, 2′. Dimensions […]

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