New model trains for the week of April 21, 2016

B.T.S. HO scale Cabin Creek Fire Station no. 1

HO scale locomotives General Electric U33B and U36B diesel locomotives. U33B: Penn Central, Reading & Northern (two road numbers), and Rock Island (maroon and yellow). U36B: Auto Train and Seaboard Coast Line (American Revolution Bicentennial scheme in one number and yellow and black). Four numbers per scheme unless noted; undecorated models also available. Prototype-specific details, […]

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Broadway Limited Imports N scale Baldwin Centipede

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Broadway Limited Imports N scale Baldwin Centipede diesel locomotive Riding on 12 axles and 20 feet longer than an Electro-Motive Division E8, the Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2 earned its “Centipede” nickname. Broadway Limited Imports produced an accurately detailed, N scale model of this unique diesel-electric locomotive. Part of the Paragon2 series, the 1:160 diesel features a dual-mode […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 12

David Popp on a camera monitor in the MR&T layout room at Kalmbach Media.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP’s answer man David Popp, steps up to address your specific questions regarding the World’s Greatest Hobby of model railroading! In this April edition, David talks coupler spacing for passenger cars; how we prime our project railroad construction; other topics related to […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 12

David Popp on a camera monitor in the MR&T layout room at Kalmbach Media.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP’s answer man David Popp, steps up to address your specific questions regarding the World’s Greatest Hobby of model railroading! In this April edition, David talks coupler spacing for passenger cars; how we prime our project railroad construction; other topics related to […]

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New model trains for the week of March 24, 2016

Rivarossi HO scale Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive from Hornby America

Rivarossi Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive from Hornby Hobbies HO scale locomotives Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive. Road numbers 4014 and 4018. Five-pole can motor with brass flywheels and improved electrical pickup on all eight drivers. Direct-current model with 21-pin socket for Digital Command Control decoder, $389.99; with LokSound Select sound […]

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N scale Georgia Great Southern

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Name: Georgia Great Southern Layout owner: Joe Gelmini Scale: N (1:160) Size: 18 x 60 feet Prototype: Southern Ry. Locale: Atlanta, Ga. to Mobile, Ala. Era: mid 1950s to 1970 Mainline run: 400 feet Minimum radius: 20″ Minimum turnout: no. 8 (main), no. 6 (yards and sidings) Maximum grade: 2 percent Benchwork: open grid, L […]

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