ScaleTrains.com HO scale GEVO Tier 4 diesel

ScaleTrains.com HO scale GEVO Tier 4 diesel

ScaleTrains.com HO scale GEVO Tier 4 diesel The Rivet Counter model features many separate detail parts. ScaleTrains.com HO scale Rivet Counter GEVO Tier 4 engineer’s side profile This top down view shows the prototype-specific detail of the CSX (top) and GE demonstrator (bottom) versions.  The demonstrator also features that larger emissions equipment compartment atop the […]

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Bachmann Sound Value N&W Class J 4-8-4

Bachmann Sound Value N&W Class J 4-8-4

Bachmann Sound Value N&W Class J 4-8-4 The Norfolk & Western Ry. Class J 4-8-4 was the last new steam locomotive built for passenger service in the United States. And the third-to-last passenger steam locomotive, no. 611, is still running, wowing steam fans old and young in excursion service. Bachmann’s model of the 611 has […]

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Quick Look: The TrainMaster HO scale yard bunkhouse kit

The Trainmaster HO scale yard bunkhouse kit

The Trainmaster HO scale yard bunkhouse kit The kit includes wood parts that fit together well with minimal sanding. Price: $25 Manufacturer The TrainMaster LLC 2830 Fort Island Dr. Fairlawn, OH 44333 www.thetrainmaster.com Era: 1900 to 1960 Comments: A yard bunkhouse is the latest addition to The TrainMaster HO scale QuicKit line. The kit features […]

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MRVP Layout Visit: James McNab’s Iowa Interstate Grimes Line in HO scale

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP Exclusive Layout Visit, subscribers will get to view James McNab’s Iowa Interstate Grimes Line HO scale layout. James so deftly modeled a modern-era regional railroad that emphasizes prototypical switching and crew procedures, including running at slow scale speeds, locking/unlocking switch […]

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Trainfest 2017 show report

Athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD40T-2 diesel locomotive

Athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD40T-2 diesel locomotive HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD40T-2 diesel locomotive. Denver & Rio Grande Western, Southern Pacific (six road numbers), St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt), and Union Pacific. Four numbers per scheme unless noted. Denver & Rio Grande Western version features 88” nose with protruding Gyralite. All models have […]

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New model trains for the week of November 9, 2017

Athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division SDP40F diesel locomotive

Athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division SDP40F diesel locomotive HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SDP40F diesel locomotive. Amtrak (as delivered) and Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (SDF40-2). Four road numbers per scheme. Prototype-specific details, illuminated number boxes, and factory-installed wire grab irons and lift rings. Direct-current model with 21-pin connector, $209.98; with dual-mode Tsunami 2 sound […]

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Milwaukee Road Hiawatha in 1966

Model diesel locomotive

Follow along as the Milwaukee Road Hiawatha makes its way around Michael Armstrong’s home layout. The year is 1966, and the Hiawatha is handling a decent amount of head-end mail and express business in addition to a healthy number of passenger cars. […]

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