A broadside view of Vermilion Valley Railroad F9 No. 4210 painted in Erie Mining colors. Jim Montgerard An inside cab view of former Erie Mining F9 No. 4210. Jim Montgerard Vermilion Valley Railroad officials have painted former Erie Mining F9 No. 4210 into Erie Mining yellow-and-maroon colors. Jim Montgerard OLIN, Ind. — The Vermilion Valley […]
MAJESTY IN MOTION: Atlas O’s much anticipated F7 diesels have arrived, and these are some of the most striking locomotives to ride the three-rails. The O gauge models have two can-style motors, a die-cast metal chassis, and a smoke unit. A-units include a scale pilot and operate on O-36 or wider-diameter track. B units require […]
The MTH S scale Electro-Motive Division F3 diesel features the firm’s Digital Command System (DCS) and Proto-Sound 3.0 system. The locomotive operates on DCS, Digital Command Control (DCC), alternating current (AC), and direct-current (DC) layouts. The model comes equipped with American Flyer style wheels and couplers, but scale parts are included. (The conversion was detailed […]
The MTH S scale Electro-Motive Division F3 diesel features the firm’s Digital Command System (DCS) and Proto-Sound 3.0 system. The locomotive operates on DCS, Digital Command Control (DCC), alternating current (AC), and direct-current (DC) layouts. The model comes equipped with American Flyer style wheels and couplers, but scale parts are included. (The conversion was detailed […]
A side view of the short hood end of Combios de Portugal Alco RSC-2 No. 1501 on display in Portugal’s national railway museum. Ralph Spielman A nose-on view of No. 1501. Except for different brakes, buffers, and broad gauge, this is essentially the same locomotive that would have operated in the Midwest in the 1940s […]
Union Pacific SD70AH No. 1943 The Spirit of the Union Pacific is the railroad’s newest heritage locomotive. Union Pacific OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific is introducing another heritage locomotive to its fleet, this time in honor of a World War II bomber aircraft downed over Europe. Railroad officials repainted SD70AH, or SD70AC, No. 9026 as […]
Rio Grande PA 6013 descends the Front Range of the Rockies with the Denver-bound Yampa Valley on Aug. 13. 1966. J. W. Swanberg photo […]
HO scale locomotives Bombardier Transportation ALP-45DP dual-mode locomotive. New road numbers: NJ Transit (three numbers). New paint scheme: NJ Transit (100th ALP edition, one number). Light-emitting-diode headlights, ditch lights, and red marker lights; factory-installed railings, air horn, and antenna; and modeler-installed grab irons (drill template included). Direct-current model with 21-pin socket for Digital Command Control […]
The Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris, Calif., has restored Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe EMD FP45 No. 108 to its as-delivered Warbonnet paint scheme. Elrond Lawrence A close-up shot of Santa Fe No. 108 in fresh paint at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in California. Elrond Lawrence PERRIS, Calif. — The Orange Empire Railway […]
A SoundTraxx decoder adds realistic sound effects to the WalthersMainline SD60. See and hear the HO scale locomotive in action as it works the main line of the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee, Racine & Troy layout. […]
A SoundTraxx decoder adds realistic sound effects to the WalthersMainline SD60. See and hear the HO scale locomotive in action as it works the main line of the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee, Racine & Troy layout. […]
WalthersMainline HO scale EMD SD60 diesel locomotive Separate plastic details include fan grills and handrails. The combination of a die-cast metal frame, all-wheel drive, and helical gearboxes make the WalthersMainline SD60 an exceptionally smooth and power puller. An accurately proportioned body and exceptional pulling power highlight the WalthersMainline SD60. The model features many tooling and […]
