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The Atlas O Summer 2024 Premier catalog was released in late July. The 52-page publication features three models new to the manufacturer’s product lineup, including a General Electric (GE) C44-9W, an Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP38-2, and a Union Tank Car Co. Funnel Flow tank car. All of the items mentioned here are scheduled for release […]
“Christmas in July” is always a fitting time for Lionel Trains to release their Volume 2 catalog, and the 2024 edition continues to hold tradition. Much like the Classic Toy Trains team and contributors, I’ve decided to throw my hat into the ring with some thoughts and a fun, little wish list from Lionel’s 2024 […]
News & Products for the week of July 22nd 2024 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of July 22nd […]
News & Products for the week of July 15th 2024 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of July 15th […]
What was your first train set (or locomotive)? My dad was a Lionel guy, so at some point in my youth, I got one of those plastic 2-4-2s with a sloped-back tender to run with his trains. When I was a little older, and had been pointing out the discrepancy between the number of rails […]
News & Products for the week of July 8th 2024 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of July 8th […]
We at Garden Railways regret to announce the passing of Albert Kramer on June 24, 2024. Al was long a part of many aspects of the hobby. For many years he owned San-Val Discount Trains hobby store. In more recent years, he developed a line of products that included Roll-EZ wheels and Brite-Blok track cleaning […]
In May 2024, an up-and-coming model railroad company took the stage with Super Power in its arsenal. Cardinal River Models LLC of West Virginia announced plans to manufacture a museum-tier model of the Nickel Plate Road Class S-2 2-8-4 Berkshire-type steam locomotive in HO. Although Nickel Plate Berkshires are nothing new to the market, owner […]
The Georgia Garden Railway Society (GGRS) announces a Southern Get-Together event. This regional event will take place August 23-25 and includes self-guided tours to garden railways, tours of the Trainz.com’s new warehouse facility, and large-scale vendors at the Atlanta Model Train Show in Duluth, Ga. Also available is a custom steel boxcar, made by USA […]
News & Products for the week of July 1st 2024 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of July 1st […]
Planning your travel for this summer? Be sure to include some model trains in those plans! These five train layouts throughout the country (and world) are all worth a visit this summer. Colorado Model Railroad Museum Featuring more than 500 HO scale locomotives, 80 scale miles of track, and tens of thousands of handmade trees, […]
Locomotives & rolling stock E-Z Catch Train Shop has announced a custom-run MTH D&H hopper (20-95691) as part of the Premier line. The car is decorated in pink cancer awareness graphics. Estimated delivery this fall. Price: $74.99. Website: https://e-zcatch.square.site. Pat’s Trains, 142 29th St., Wheeling WV, 26003, is offering a custom-run MTH AC6000 engine in […]
