Classic Trains editors are celebrating the heritage, history, and lore of famed (and infamous) railroads. In December 2019, we celebrate the Denver & Rio Grande Western. Please enjoy a collection of locomotive images located in the David P. Morgan Library archives at Kalmbach Media that include the Rio Grande’s iconic locomotives and classic scenic […]
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Rolf Christinat’s fictional N scale Sonora Pass layout is inspired by the arid landscapes located in the Western States. […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody shows how to add photo-etched metal parts to his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along to learn his tips and tricks for working with these small details that make a big difference in the realistic appearance of […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody shows how to add photo-etched metal parts to his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along to learn his tips and tricks for working with these small details that make a big difference in the realistic appearance of […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader magazine readers will recognize Matt Snell’s skills from the numerous articles highlighting his modeling efforts. Now you can also enjoy an exclusive tour of his HO scale (1:87) Conrail New Jersey Division layout. Follow along Matt’s mainline route, hosting contemporary motive […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader magazine readers will recognize Matt Snell’s skills from the numerous articles highlighting his modeling efforts. Now you can also enjoy an exclusive tour of his HO scale (1:87) Conrail New Jersey Division layout. Follow along Matt’s mainline route, hosting contemporary motive […]
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HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD75M diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (red-and-silver warbonnet, four road numbers); BNSF Ry. (red-and-silver warbonnet and Heritage III schemes, three numbers each); Norfolk Southern (Thoroughbred scheme, three numbers); and Progress Rail (Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe warbonnet and BNSF Ry. Heritage II patchouts, two numbers each). Prototype-specific details, […]
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Norfolk Southern 4271 leads the three other F-units at Knoxville, Tenn., in November 2011 as Southern Railway 2-8-0 stands by. Trains: Jim Wrinn ALTOONA, Pa. — The last two of Norfolk Southern’s four executive F-units now have a home. F9A No. 271 and F7B No. 276 have been purchased by North Carolina’s Aberdeen Carolina & […]
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A Newark-bound NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line train arrives at Newark Penn Station in June 2019 with ALP45-DP No. 4519 at the point. NJ Transit has approved a bond issue to pay for 17 more of the locomotives as well as 600 buses. Ralph Spielman NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit’s board has approved a bond […]
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The Atlas HO scale EMD GP40-2(W) includes an ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. See and hear this HO diesel in action as it switches cars on the Model Railroader staff’s Wisconsin & Southern model train layout. […]
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The Atlas HO scale EMD GP40-2(W) includes an ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. See and hear this HO diesel in action as it switches cars on the Model Railroader staff’s Wisconsin & Southern model train layout. […]
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HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP9 diesel locomotive. Canadian Pacific (maroon-and-gold passenger service scheme, four road numbers), Central Vermont (green-and-gold scheme, three numbers), Grand Trunk Western (green-and-gold scheme, three numbers), Great Northern (Empire Builder scheme, four numbers), and Southern Pacific (gray and scarlet; dual-service in two road numbers, freight service in four numbers). Prototype-specific details, […]
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