Visit the Nutcracker Route

Twin Cities Christmas layout 2015

Name:    Larry Roth Railroad Name:    Nutcracker Route Location:    Around the Christmas tree in 2015 Scale:    O Theme:    Holiday train layout Description:    The “Twin Cities” are connected by a loop of MTH track over which runs the Lionel Nutcracker Route train set. The buildings are mostly ceramic from several makers. Other scenery elements include ‘snow’ cloth, […]

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Visit the Nutcracker Route

Twin Cities Christmas layout 2015

Name:    Larry Roth Railroad Name:    Nutcracker Route Location:    Around the Christmas tree in 2015 Scale:    O Theme:    Holiday train layout Description:    The “Twin Cities” are connected by a loop of MTH track over which runs the Lionel Nutcracker Route train set. The buildings are mostly ceramic from several makers. Other scenery elements include ‘snow’ cloth, […]

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Trains in the Attic westbound freight

A freight train passes through the New England coastal town of Cabotport.

Name:    Neal Mayer Forum User Name:    NealM Railroad Name:    Trains in the Attic Location:    Boston, MA Scale:    Traditional O Gauge Theme:    Location: Somewhere near the coast in north central New England Time period: Sometime between 1957 and today. Description:    A freight train passes through the New England coastal town of Cabotport. Originally a small shelf […]

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Trains in the Attic westbound freight

A freight train passes through the New England coastal town of Cabotport.

Name:    Neal Mayer Forum User Name:    NealM Railroad Name:    Trains in the Attic Location:    Boston, MA Scale:    Traditional O Gauge Theme:    Location: Somewhere near the coast in north central New England Time period: Sometime between 1957 and today. Description:    A freight train passes through the New England coastal town of Cabotport. Originally a small shelf […]

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MR Insider: November 2016

turkey walking around a parking lot

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page From turkey to trains, there’s plenty to be thankful for in November! This month on Model Railroader Video Plus, host Jenny Maaske shows you can enjoy plenty of both, plus a feast of fun videos. As the autumn leaves begin to fall, follow […]

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New toy train products from the January 2017 issue

44tonner_1

44 TONNER TIMES TWO: Williams by Bachmann has added two road names to its list of General Electric 44-ton locomotives: nos. 23106 Canadian National and 23107 Union Pacific. The O gauge diesels require O-27 or wider-diameter curves and feature die-cast metal trucks and frame, dual flywheel-equipped motors, scale dimensions, and the True Blast Plus sound […]

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MTH HO scale EMD GP38-2

MTH HO scale GP38-2

MTH HO scale GP38-2 diesel locomotive The HO scale locomotive’s die-cast metal frame encloses the motor, flywheels, and gear towers. The printed-circuit board is attached to the top. The MTH Ready-2-Rail model’s molded detail is well-defined and matches the prototype. The handrails are flexible plastic to resist breaking. A four-axle road switcher that would look […]

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