Bob’s Train Box: Episode 62

Bob Keller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller (and his Little Red CorvetteDiesel) recaps his recent trip to the Train Collectors Association’s bi-annual show in York, PA, and then showcases three new O gauge locomotives (steam, diesel and electric) from three different manufacturers (Bachmann, Lionel, and MTH)! Enjoy a […]

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New toy train products from the May 2016 issue

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AMTRAK’S GO-TO DIESEL: Lionel is releasing its first model of the venerable Amtrak F40PH diesel. Several hundred of the locomotives dominated Amtrak and commuter trains for more than 20 years, and many are still in service with second or third owners. The O gauge model will be available in Amtrak Phase I, II, or III […]

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E-Z Street trucks from Williams by Bachmann

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E-Z Street trucks from Williams by Bachmann Price: $99.95 (nos. 42734 Hot Joe ‘n Dough food truck, 42736 green pickup truck) Min Curve: 16- or 21-inch E-Z Street curves Cmd Low: N/A  Cnv Low: 20.3 smph High: 38.9 smph Drawbar pull: N/A Features: Motor, assorted cargo load Current production road names: Hot Joe ‘n Dough […]

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Union Pacific NW2 from Williams by Bachmann

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Union Pacific NW2 from Williams by Bachmann Price: $449.95 (no. 21652) Min Curve: O-27 Cmd Low: N/A Cnv Low: 19 smph High: 38 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb. Features: Two can-style motors, dual headlights, die-cast metal trucks and couplers, TrueBlast Plus sound Current production road names: Boston & Maine, Pennsylvania RR, Union Pacific, Western Pacific […]

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NP Z-8 Challenger 4-6-6-4 by 3rd Rail

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Name:    sam parfitt Forum User Name:    sa Railroad Name:    none Location:    n/a Scale:    3 rail Theme:    contemporary engines Description:    3rd rail NP Z-8 4-6-6-4 challenger. The best sound that I’ve ever heard coming from a model steam engine. […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 61

Bob Keller sitting at his desk

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob’s Train Box returns in 2016! Host Bob Keller highlights several new O gauge toy trains and ancillary products, including new freight cars from ETS, Atlas O, and Menards; passenger cars from MTH; a large industrial structure from Menards; books from various publishers; […]

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