WalthersProto HO scale EMD SD9 An HO scale General Motors Electro-Motive Division SD9 diesel is back on HO scale rails thanks to Wm. K. Walthers Inc. Part of the WalthersProto series, the model is accurately detailed and decorated for several road names. We reviewed an earlier release of the model in the December 2012 issue. […]
Rapido Trains HO Gunderson Husky-Stack The well has sockets for pins for one long or two short containers. Rapido Trains has released an HO scale Gunderson 53-foot Husky-Stack well car, with etched-metal running boards, new trucks, and factory-installed grab irons. The die-cast metal cars are accurately finished and include two individually numbered 53-foot containers. In […]
Tangent Scale Models HO scale PS-3 hopper This close-up view of the “B” end shows the many fine details applied to Tangent’s 2750 three-bay hopper. Tangent Scale Models has released its HO scale Pullman-Standard PS-3 2,750-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay hopper in seven new paint schemes. The injection-molded plastic HO scale car features prototype-specific unloading door mechanisms, handbrake […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Model Rectifier Corp. Throttlepack 9950 works with N, HO, O, and large scales, and is also designed to smoothly operate Digital Command Control and sound equipped locomotives. Check out this powerful new throttle, a DCC sound equipped Athearn HO scale EMD SD45T-2 […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Model Rectifier Corp. Throttlepack 9950 works with N, HO, O, and large scales, and is also designed to smoothly operate Digital Command Control and sound equipped locomotives. Check out this powerful new throttle, a DCC sound equipped Athearn HO scale EMD SD45T-2 […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody shows how to add photo-etched metal parts to his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along to learn his tips and tricks for working with these small details that make a big difference in the realistic appearance of […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody shows how to add photo-etched metal parts to his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along to learn his tips and tricks for working with these small details that make a big difference in the realistic appearance of […]
It’s true. The same Bona Vista RR that builder Gerry Leone showcased in an MRVP Exclusive Layout Visit, plus episodes of “Off the Rails” and “Turning Spaces into Places”, is no more! But before removing his double-deck HO scale layout, Gerry was kind enough to start the cameras rolling to capture its demise — all […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader magazine readers will recognize Matt Snell’s skills from the numerous articles highlighting his modeling efforts. Now you can also enjoy an exclusive tour of his HO scale (1:87) Conrail New Jersey Division layout. Follow along Matt’s mainline route, hosting contemporary motive […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader magazine readers will recognize Matt Snell’s skills from the numerous articles highlighting his modeling efforts. Now you can also enjoy an exclusive tour of his HO scale (1:87) Conrail New Jersey Division layout. Follow along Matt’s mainline route, hosting contemporary motive […]
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD75M diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (red-and-silver warbonnet, four road numbers); BNSF Ry. (red-and-silver warbonnet and Heritage III schemes, three numbers each); Norfolk Southern (Thoroughbred scheme, three numbers); and Progress Rail (Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe warbonnet and BNSF Ry. Heritage II patchouts, two numbers each). Prototype-specific details, […]
Q3 4500 special was the first Q3 delivered to the B&O on July 4th 1918, Scene 1 roaring through town, scene 2 slowing for a yellow board, scene 3 arriving at the destination. […]
