Eric Siegel O gauge Amtrak EMD F40PH from Lionel Price: $549.99 (nos. 82453 and 82454, Phase II; 82455 and 82456, Phase III, powered); $399.99 (no. 82457, non-powered) Min Curve: O-54 Features: Lighting, horn and bell sounds, prototypical lettering and painting, Lionel TMCC/Legacy command control, remote couplers Road names: Amtrak Phase II and Phase III. www.lionel.com […]
O gauge UFO scene from Menards Price: $99.99 (N. 279-4439) Features: Fully landscaped diorama with illuminated flying saucer and farm shed, human, cow, dog, and alien figures, motorized cow abduction action. Power supply: Menards No. 279-4062 or No. 279-4050 4.5-volt power supply (sold separately). www.menards.com/trains Farmers have many worries. The weather changes all the time […]
To make an insulated track section this is all you’ll need: A screwdriver, pliers, three small sections of cardboard for insulation, maybe a bit of tape to hold the cardboard in place, and an insulating track pin. Gently pry up the metal lip on the metal tie that holds the rail in place and remove […]
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In this all-new MRVP series, you’ll get to explore the many intricacies found in John “Truck” Truckenbrod’s extensive collection of vintage toy trains. Truck’s collection is housed in a setting that replicates a hobby shop from a bygone era, so you’ll get to browse shelves, counters, and display cases packed with boxed Lionel Trains (1945-1969) […]
GIANT OF THE WEST: With Union Pacific busy restoring the actual 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” no. 4014 for a return to excursion service, the time is right for MTH to offer its RailKing Imperial line O gauge model of the gigantic articulated steam engine. The no. 30-1779-1 features Proto-Sound 3.0 sound and control, two motors, four […]
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Layouts controlled with a conventional transformer are still as popular and practical as ever. The basic electrical principles of this setup haven’t changed since their origin, but you may find it helpful to refresh your understanding of how things work. William Zuback Of all the questions fielded by the staff of Classic Toy Trains, inquiries […]
Lionel Corporation Tinplate O gauge Nos. 256 electric locomotive and 700-series passenger cars from MTH Locomotive price: $499.95 (no. 11-6061-1) Min. Curve: O-31 Speed range: 3 smph to 65 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 2 oz. Features: Two flywheel-equipped can-style motors, stamped-steel construction, latch couplers, ProtoSound 3.0 sound and DCS command control. Passenger three-car set: […]
O gauge Old Weathered Barn from Woodland Scenics Price: $169.99 (no. BR5865) Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches wide, 7 13/16 inches deep, and 77/8 inches high. Features: fieldstone foundation, shake-shingled roof, hayloft door, grain silo, implement shed, intricately styled paned windows, traditional barn doors, and a printed interior. Power: Just Plug Power Supply (Woodland Scenics Nos. […]
Eric Siegel photo O gauge scale Polar Express 2-8-4 Berkshire from Lionel Locomotive price: $1,349.99 (no. 84685) Min. Curve: O-54 Speed range: 1.6 smph to 100.7 smph Drawbar pull: 2 lb., 12 oz. Features: Lionel Legacy TrainMaster Command Control; RailSounds sound system including CrewTalk dialog, TowerConn announcements, and DynaChuff; Bluetooth connectivity for LionChief app control; […]
