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Helper operations were carefully coordinated using locomotive whistle signals as specified in the railroad’s operating rules: (an “o” denotes a short sound, while a dash – indicates a longer whistle blast). The lead engineer handled the train’s air brake while each helper engineer had an independent brake for just his engine. Two long blasts on […]
Watch video of big Louisville & Nashville steam locomotives on special trains into Louisville for the 1956 Kentucky Derby from the Herron Rail Video program Reflections of American Railroading. […]
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Walthers HO scale USRA 0-8-0 steam locomotive An HO scale model of one of the most successful steam engines ever built, the United States Railroad Administration (USRA)-designed 0-8-0 switcher, is now being offered equipped with a Soundtraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. The locomotive is an upgraded WalthersProto reissue of a Life-Like Proto 2000 […]
This unusual trio of Division Point brass D&RGW Krauss-Maffei ML-4000s is taking a trip around the club layout with a dynamometer car and freight consist in tow. Bringing up the rear is an OMI brass D&RGW caboose. I installed Loksound 4 decoders in each locomotive. Also, each locomotive require nine LEDs to make up the […]
This unusual trio of Division Point brass D&RGW Krauss-Maffei ML-4000s is taking a trip around the club layout with a dynamometer car and freight consist in tow. Bringing up the rear is an OMI brass D&RGW caboose. I installed Loksound 4 decoders in each locomotive. Also, each locomotive require nine LEDs to make up the […]
Watch Southern Railway 2-8-0 Consolidation No. 630 operating in main line excursion service out of Spencer, N.C., in June 2012. This locomotive’s sister, Southern Mikado 2-8-2 No. 4501, is the focus of a feature in the May 2014 issue of Trains. […]
Watch Southern Railway 2-8-0 Consolidation No. 630 operating in main line excursion service out of Spencer, N.C., in June 2012. This locomotive’s sister, Southern Mikado 2-8-2 No. 4501, is the focus of a feature in the May 2014 issue of Trains. […]
Say, 1066 sounds familiar. I wonder why? Norman Conquest? Nope. Haley’s Comet? Nein. Battle of Hastings? Negative. End of the Dark Ages? Uh-uh. 1066? Oh, yeah, how could I forget! 1066 is the number of the Norfolk Southern’s New York Central Heritage unit. Oh, New York Central diesel no. 1066 was an Alco FA-2. What’s […]
Broadway Limited Imports LLC HO scale PRR K4s steam locomotive With smoke puffing in synch to the exhaust sounds and motion of the drivers, this accurately detailed K4s from Broadway Limited Imports captures the sights and sounds of one of America’s best-known steam locomotives. Model Railroader reviewed the first release of BLI’s K4s in the […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Hal Miller welcomes Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Classic Trains Editor Rob McGonigal on The Roundhouse set to talk railroad preservation, including insightful banter regarding stations, steam locomotives, and even vintage diesel power. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Hal Miller welcomes Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Classic Trains Editor Rob McGonigal on The Roundhouse set to talk railroad preservation, including insightful banter regarding stations, steam locomotives, and even vintage diesel power. […]
