This RhB Ge 6/6 II locomotive is one of a batch that was built by the author and a group of other modelers. It takes its power from the overhead wires. Martin v. Meyenburg The functioning overhead catenary system provides power for all locomotives that run on the line. The entire system was scratchbuilt. Martin […]
At the turn of the century even the smallest trains left little room for indoor model railroading Back before the “dawn of time,” say around 1860, the model train hobby was in its infancy, as was the full-size railroad industry. In fact, for decades, the development of model railways closely paralleled that of full-size railways. […]
Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz There are several ways of connecting a lead wire to the rail. Perhaps the most positive is soldering it. The wire can also be connected mechanically. Screw-on connectors are not too reliable outdoors. However, a wire can be screwed to a clamp-on rail joiner. Split Jaw Rail Clamps offers […]
I see there are locomotives in 1:24 scale for gauge-3 track. What width is gauge-3 track? How many gauges are there? Gauge 3 is 2.5″, which is the correct gauge for modeling standard-gauge trains in G scale (1:22.5). 1:24 scale is close. There are three gauges commonly used in garden railroading: Gauge 0 (11/4″ or […]
Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz There are several ways of connecting a lead wire to the rail. Perhaps the most positive is soldering it. The wire can also be connected mechanically. Screw-on connectors are not too reliable outdoors. However, a wire can be screwed to a clamp-on rail joiner. Split Jaw Rail Clamps offers […]
Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz Marc Horovitz There are several ways of connecting a lead wire to the rail. Perhaps the most positive is soldering it. The wire can also be connected mechanically. Screw-on connectors are not too reliable outdoors. However, a wire can be screwed to a clamp-on rail joiner. Split Jaw Rail Clamps offers […]
At the turn of the century even the smallest trains left little room for indoor model railroading Back before the “dawn of time,” say around 1860, the model train hobby was in its infancy, as was the full-size railroad industry. In fact, for decades, the development of model railways closely paralleled that of full-size railways. […]
At the turn of the century even the smallest trains left little room for indoor model railroading Back before the “dawn of time,” say around 1860, the model train hobby was in its infancy, as was the full-size railroad industry. In fact, for decades, the development of model railways closely paralleled that of full-size railways. […]
Railbender for 45mm track Train-li-USA 3 Kensington Way Upton MA 01568 Price: $265 + s&h Web site: www.train-li-USA.com EasyBend-DuoTrack Railbender for gauge-1 track; #15-079 for code 250; #15-131 for code 332; galvanized-steel construction; simultaneously bends both rails on a section of track Pros: Sturdy construction; easy to use; calibrated scale on slider allows for duplication […]
1:29 scale, gauge-1 diesel switcherUSA TrainsPO Box 100Malden MA 02148Price: $299.95Web site: www.usatrains.com 1:29-scale model of an Alco S-4 diesel switcher;two motors; eight-wheel drive; fan-poweredsmoke unit; directional headlights; cab light; cabinterior; opening doors; mostly plastic construction;control switches for motor, lights, smoke,and sound (sound system not included); suppliedwith hook-and-loop as well as USA’s knuckle couplers;some minor […]
This New Orleans streetcar captures the nostalgic look and feel of big city street transit from the 1920s to the present. Made by LGB, it’s a big, impressive traction model to run or display in your den. This weather-resistant model has some great details and features, and is decoder-equipped for ready-to-run action on analog DC […]
Bachmann large scale 45-ton industrial diesel switcher A 45-ton General Electric industrial diesel switcher is Bachmann’s latest ready-to-run 1:20.3 scale locomotive. It’s a common center-cab design with eight-wheel drive and electrical pickup, two smoke units, and a choice of coupler heights. The locomotive is modeled from a GE center-cab prototype, introduced in 1939, that evolved […]
