Kevin Strong Jigs for building trestle bents Black Bear Construction Company316 Crafts Prairie RoadBastrop TX 78602Price: TJ-5LG, $107Website: www.blackbearcc.com Acrylic jigs and drawings to aid in the construction of trestle bents; different jigs available for different numbers and orientations of legs Pros: Sturdy construction; suitable for trestles built to a range of scales by using […]
Marc Horovitz 16mm scale, gauge 0 or 1 British coach British Model SupplyAvailable in the US fromAccucraft Trains33268 Central Ave.Union City CA 94587Check with your local dealer for price and availabilityWebsite: http://accucraft.com Mostly plastic model of a Lynton & Barnstaple 3rd class, center-observation coach; non-opening doors; full interior; truck-mounted chopper couplers; unsprung, diecast trucks; gauge […]
Kevin Strong Steel and mahogany modular elevated railway system Empire Rail Works1532 E. St. Mark’s Ct.Salt Lake City UT 84124See website for pricingWebsite: www.empirerailworks.com Laser-cut steel and mahogany Chicago “L”-style elevated railway platform; suitable for suspending from ceiling Pros: Clean, sturdy construction, simple assembly, neat overall appearanceCons: None Kevin Strong If you’re modeling an urban […]
Marc Horovitz Farm wagon and station plan sets Vilas County Lumber Company12306 Lakeview TrailHomer Glen IL 60491Prices: Michigan Central passenger-depot plans, $17; farm wagon plans, $29 Website: www.vclco.com Plans for large-scale structures, bridges, boats, and more; includes CAD drawings and (in many cases) materials lists, 3D drawings, and photos Pros: Plans for a variety of […]
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – An industrial branch in South Bend serving Notre Dame University is being scrapped by its owner, Norfolk Southern, reports the South Bend Tribune. The city of South Bend hopes to convert it to a trail. The 3.7 mile line was originally part of a New York Central main line between South Bend […]
Just as the Santa Fe warbonnet F3 is considered model railroading’s all-time favorite diesel, so is the Pennsylvania RR’s GG1 model railroading’s all-time favorite electric. This product from RMT isn’t a scale model, but it finds its roots in the classic traditionally sized Lionel no. 2332 GG1. Though made for layouts with tighter curves, this […]
The Pennsylvania RR’s famed experimental Turbine no. 6200 was a milestone in the late steam era. It was clear evidence of the Pennsylvania’s willingness to invest in new technology to keep steam efficient. The notion of a locomotive like the S2 began in 1937, but was largely delayed due to World War II restrictions. It […]
Kato HO scale Metra equipment Instantly recognizable to Chicago-area railfans and commuters, the Metra paint scheme now adorns Kato’s HO scale Electro-Motive Division F40PH diesel-electric locomotive and Pullman-Standard bi-level coaches. The diesel is newly detailed to match the Metra prototype as it appeared in the 2000s. Model Railroader first reviewed the F40PH and Pullman bi-level […]
Walthers HO scale SD9 diesel locomotive A classic six-axle road switcher has returned to the WalthersProto line. The HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD9 features a dual-mode QSI Quantum sound system, railroad-specific details, and wire grab irons. Electro-Motive Division produced the SD9 from January 1954 through June 1959. During that time, 471 units were built. The […]
CVP Products T5000E wireless DCC throttle A new, easy to use wireless Digital Command Control throttle is available from CVP Products. The model T5000E replaces earlier models with improved range, battery life, and ease of use. I tested the throttle on our HO scale club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, which is already equipped […]
Atlas N scale trash equipment Price: Combo: $44.90Car only: $24.95 ($19.95 for undecorated). Containers: $19.95 (four-pack). ManufacturerAtlas Model Railroad Co.378 Florence Ave.Hillside, NJ 07205www.atlasrr.com Era: late 1970s to present Road names (multiple road numbers): USA Waste, Allied Waste, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, CIT Group, East Carbon – DSEX, ECDC, Florida East Coast, General American, Joseph […]
Tangent Scale Models HO scale covered hopper If you’re into prototype accuracy, the Pullman-Standard PS2-CD 4,750-cubic-foot-capacity covered hopper is right up your alley. This ready-to-run HO scale model from Tangent Scale Models features railroad-specific hatch covers, jacking pads, running boards, crossover platforms, brakewheel housing and clevis, brake system, and brake wheel, among other items. Pullman-Standard […]
