Poppleton Community Railway Nursery. Tour de France livered train passes the Nursery. Bob Brook A general view of half the Nursery, the 2’ gauge track far left and right with the main line to Harrogate far right. Bob Brook It only just fits! David Dawson Car park yard with the main line signal box in […]
Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette: 50-year collection, 1964-2014 DVD Hayden Consulting 7 South Hijo de Dios Santa Fe NM 87508 Price: $139.95 + s&h Website: www.bobhayden.com The Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette is, perhaps, the most respected model-train magazine in the US. To my knowledge, it is the oldest magazine still going under […]
1:20.3-scale figures Fun & Games PO Box 243 Jefferson City MO 65102 Price: $12 each Website: http://scalefigures.com Scale figures from the early 20th century; each available in two color schemes; several poses available; each figure fully painted and detailed Pros: Wide selection of poses; different classes (i.e., blue collar, white collar); neatly painted in authentic […]
Platform-wagon plan sets in 1:24 and 1:13.7 scales Vilas County Lumber Company 12306 Lakeview Trail Homer Glen IL 60491 Prices: 1:24, $12; 1:13.7, $14 Website: www.VCLCo.com Comprehensive plan set for the construction of a station-platform baggage wagon; six 91/2″ x 13″ pages and seven (1:24) or nine (1:13.7) 13″ x 19″ pages; spiral bound; printed […]
Here are some additional interesting details from three early Baldwin catalogues in my collection, plus some more info about the facsimile I made of the rare and elusive 1885 Illustrated Catalogue of Narrow-Gauge Locomotives. Note: Click on any of the images to enlarge. The covers of three early catalogues from Baldwin Locomotive Works. The large […]
Here are some additional interesting details from three early Baldwin catalogues in my collection, plus some more info about the facsimile I made of the rare and elusive 1885 Illustrated Catalogue of Narrow-Gauge Locomotives. Note: Click on any of the images to enlarge. The covers of three early catalogues from Baldwin Locomotive Works. The large […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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