MTH RailKing Big Boy 4-8-8-4

BigBoy_1

A Big Boy for small layouts Several models of the Union Pacific Big Boy have been produced for the O gauge model railroaders, including a selective-compressed model from MTH Electric Trains RailKing line. MTH recently announced a new production run of O gauge Big Boys in its RailKing Imperial line. The model will be available […]

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The Burlington Zephyr’s nationwide publicity tour

The Zephyr in black and white

Name: Neal Mayer Forum User Name: NealM Railroad Name: The Fitchfield Line Location: Boston, MA Scale: Traditional O Gauge Theme: Location: North and West of Boston Description: The Burlington Zephyr, on her nationwide publicity tour, travels along the O gauge Fitchfield Line on her way from Boston to Schenectady New York. Featuring MTH Railking Pioneer […]

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Marx’s no. 05536/05572 gondola

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During the prewar and postwar eras, every manufacturer of toy trains added a miniature gondola. Other than a flatcar, it was the simplest and least expensive item to mass-produce, regardless of the size and materials used. Also, gondolas were very popular with youngsters, who could fill them with all sort of items. Kids put in […]

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Train Set Scenery

Train Set Scenery

  Download this free 11-page PDF for train set scenery tips, techniques, and tricks! In this free download you will learn how to enhance the overall appearance of a layout, how to make artificial grass for models, and where to buy modeling scenery, structures, and tools. […]

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Truck’s Toy Trains: Episode 4 Plasticville

In this episode, Truck and his daughter Taylor explore the connection between Bachmann Bros. Plasticville kits, Lionel Corp., and a small Manhattan store front known as Madison Hardware. Truck also shares plenty of insights regarding the contents and packaging of Plasticville kits. […]

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