Bachmann N scale NW2 diesel locomotive

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Bachmann N scale NW2 diesel locomotive If a smooth-running, Digital Command Control-equipped N scale switcher is on your shopping list, you might want to take a look at the new Bachmann NW2. This locomotive combines an accurately modeled shell with precise performance. The prototype. Railroads across the country rostered NW2s, from a single unit by […]

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Mi-Train commuter cars featured on upcoming Michigan excursion NEWSWIRE

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Bob Johnston HOWELL, Mich. — The Steam Railroading Institute, in partnership with the Great Lakes Central Railroad, will offer hour-long rides Aug. 16-17 during the Howell Melon Festival. The trains will use recently refurbished, bilevel Mi-Train commuter cars slated for use on the proposed “Wally” commuter train between Howell and Ann Arbor. There will also […]

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New products for the week of July 31, 2014

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HO scale locomotives AEM-7 electric locomotive. New fictional paint schemes: Great Northern, Lackawanna, Milwaukee Road, Pennsylvania RR, and Reading Co. Two road numbers each. New road numbers: Amtrak (as delivered or Acela) and NJ Transit. Three numbers each. Operating pantographs, separately applied wire grab irons, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current model, $179.95; with dual-mode ESU sound […]

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Canadian National to abandon northern Wisconsin line NEWSWIRE

CRANDON, Wis. – Canadian National has filed a notice of exemption with the Federal Surface Transportation Board to abandon a former Soo Line route in northern Wisconsin. The 6.4-mile line is on CN’s Pembine Subdivision, between milepost 242.21 (formerly milepost 243.00 on the old Shawano Subdivision) in Argonne and milepost 235.85 (formerly milepost 249.38) at Crandon. […]

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Trains Magazine rolls out upgraded Rochelle webcam NEWSWIRE

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The new Rochelle webcam features a larger, real-time view of the diamond with sound. ROCHELLE, Ill. — Trains Magazine has launched its newly upgraded webcam at the Rochelle Railroad Park. The new camera features a higher resolution, real-time view with sound of the diamond crossing at the park. As many as 120 BNSF Railway and […]

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2014 National Train Show report

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Athearn Trains HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD70, SD70M, and SD75I diesel locomotives HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD70, SD70M, and SD75I diesel locomotives. SD70: Canadian National (ex-Illinois Central). SD70M: Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific (both with flared radiators). SD75I: BNSF Ry. (ex-Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe). Four road numbers per scheme. Detailed cab interior, flat […]

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New products for September 2014

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 SWOON FOR MAROON: Lehigh Valley F3s return to the MTH Premier line with the no. 20-20401 F3 A-B-A set. The O gauge outfit features can-style motors, coil couplers, directional lighting, a smoke unit, and ProtoSound 3.0. The set will operate on O-31 curves. The current MTH catalog also lists the nos. 20402-1 Great Northern, 20403-1 […]

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Atlas O gauge Burlington F3 diesel

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Price: no. 1640 powered A unit (two road numbers) $499.95, unpowered B units (two road numbers) $219.95 Features: O-36 operation (A unit), O-45 operation (B unit); two can-style motors; Lionel TrainMaster and RailSounds; speed control; coil coupler; smoke unit Current-production road names: Burlington Route, Chicago & North Western, Great Northern, Jersey Central, Missouri-Kansas-Texas, and Union […]

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