Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This PBS Tracks Ahead segment covers Paul Jann’s basement-filling O scale (3-rail) toy train layout. […]
New toy train products from the February 2016 issue
BE A POWER KING: The latest structure from Menards is the no. 279-3051 Menards Power & Light building. The O gauge compatible building has two illuminated signs (“Menards Power & Light” and “Harvey Hotwatts”), interior decoration, and LED illumination. The structure comes fully assembled and decorated and costs $99.99 plus shipping (free shipping to your […]
An overview of Menards rolling stock
Price: $7.99 to $39.99 Min Curve: O-27 Features: Resin construction, operating couplers, die-cast metal trucks and couplers on many models, flatcars available with or without cargo loads. Current production road names: At least 14 railroads Perhaps the most unexpected and interesting recent development in the O gauge market has been the arrival of the Menards […]
O gauge 4-6-2 Pacific from Williams by Bachmann
Price: $599.95 (no. 40801) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: N/A Cnv Low: 12.4 smph, High: 72 smph, Drawbar Pull: 1 lb., 7 oz. Features: Can-style motors, headlight and backup light, directional lockout. True Blast Plus sound system with whistle, bell, chuff, and idle steam sounds. Current production road names: New York Central, Santa Fe, Southern […]
A twin village Lionel Christmas
Name: Ray Hamlyn Railroad Name: Twin Village Location: Burien, WA Scale: O Theme: Christmas Description: As a child who grew up playing with toy trains, a lot of the fun was in making up stories about what was going on in my miniature railroad empire. That approach continues today in our annual holiday layout. The […]
Williams by Bachmann 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive
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Visit the Houston, Wharton & Pecos Railroad
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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 60
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Just in time for the holidays! Bob’s back with new O and S gauge toy trains and ancillary products on display. Host Bob Keller highlights a new Williams by Bachmann 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive, 1:48 scale offerings from Menards, and a full array […]
MTH B1 electric locomotive
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