Rail Yard Models, a manufacturer of HO scale resin model railroad freight car kits, ceased operations on March 1, 2012. In a statement on the company’s website, owner Gene Fusco wrote, “I have had a great deal of satisfaction designing, manufacturing, and selling my kits to some of the best modelers in the railroad hobby. […]
Scale: N Scale
New products for February 23, 2012
Athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP35 diesel locomotives HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP35 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes and road numbers: Southern Pacific; CP Rail; Denver & Rio Grande Western; Nickel Plate Road; Toledo, Peoria & Western; and Western Maryland. Three road numbers each. Directional headlights, prototype-specific details, and McHenry scale magnetic knuckle couplers. […]
Micro-Trains N scale heavyweight coach
Micro-Trains N scale heavyweight coach A paired-window steel coach built in the 1930s is the latest Pullman heavyweight car modeled in N scale by Micro-Trains Line Co. Though less glamorous than Pullman’s many types of sleeper cars, 78-foot coaches like these were common on railroads across the country in the steam era. A heavyweight champ. […]
Video: Kato N scale Chicago Metra model train set
We ran the Kato USA N scale Chicago Metra passenger set with the firm’s M1 Unitrack set (sold separately). The M1 track set includes a 2 x 4.5 foot loop of N scale Kato Unitrack and a power pack. Learn how to set up and operate this model train set. For more N scale product […]
Video: Kato N scale Chicago Metra model train set
We ran the Kato USA N scale Chicago Metra passenger set with the firm’s M1 Unitrack set (sold separately). The M1 track set includes a 2 x 4.5 foot loop of N scale Kato Unitrack and a power pack. Learn how to set up and operate this model train set. For more N scale product […]
New products for January 19, 2012
HO scale structures Canadian National sand house. Laser-cut wood kit with Mt. Albert siding and color-coded scale lumber, window castings, doors, and base. Footprint is 2” x 9”. $49.95. Kanamodel Products, www.kanamodel.com Monroe Models HO scale Hickson Depot kit The Hickson Depot. Laser-cut wood kit with peel-and-stick trim and shingles, cast chimney, train-order signal, station […]
Kato N scale Metra train set
Kato N scale Metra train set Including a sleek MotivePower MP36PH-3S and fluted silver Nippon-Sharyo gallery coaches, this N scale train set from Kato captures a sight familiar to millions of Chicago-area residents. The MP36 should also be a welcome addition to any N scalers looking for a contemporary commuter locomotive. The well-detailed Kato MP36PH-3S […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for January 12, 2012
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model railroad structures are highlighted in this episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a selection of structure kits and assembled models in N, HO, and O scales. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you how to use different types of […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for January 12, 2012
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model railroad structures are highlighted in this episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a selection of structure kits and assembled models in N, HO, and O scales. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you how to use different types of […]
Atlas Model Railroad Co. and Atlas O to merge
The merger of Atlas O, LLC and Atlas Model Railroad Co. Inc. was announced today by Thomas W. Haedrich, Atlas Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Atlas O, LLC will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Model Railroad Co. Inc., effective January 1st, 2012. “The merger accomplishes family business planning and makes for a more […]
Fulton County RR
Name: Fulton County RR Layout designer: Jim Hediger Scale: N (1:160) Size: 8 x 10 feet Theme: Freight interchange point Locale: generic Midwest Era: mid-1950s to 1970s Style: around-the-walls Mainline run: 22 feet (loop) Minimum radius: 18″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: none Originally appeared in the February 2012 issue of Model Railroader. Click […]
Quanah, Acme & Pacific
Name: Quanah, Acme & Pacific Layout designer: Steven Otte Scale: N (1:160) Size: 5′-9″ x 11′-0″ Prototype: Frisco subsidiary Locale: North Texas Era: early 1929 Style: donut with oNeTRAK modules Mainline run: 46 feet Minimum radius: 11″ Minimum turnout: no. 5 Maximum grade: none Originally appeared in the February 2012 issue of Model Railroader. Click […]
