Backyard Railroads: World’s Longest Model Train Marc Horovitz DVD review Backyard Railroads: World’s Longest Model TrainMovie-Mix Productions282 Kerry DriveSanta Clara CA 95050Running time: 75 minutesPrice: $12.95Web site: www.moviemix.com This is an interesting program about an attempt to break the Guinness world record for the longest model train. The attempt was made on a large, private […]
Subscribers: Don’t miss the exclusive product highlight video of these chuffer pipes in action! Chuff pipe for live-steam locomotives Marc Horovitz Chuff pipe for live-steam locomotivesSummerlandsGreat BritainWeb site: www.summerlands-chuffer.co.ukAvailable in the USA from:NGT Models 1816 Vermont Avenue Lansing MI 48906Price: $43 ea., postpaidWeb site: www.ngtmodels.com Replacement exhaust pipe for Accucraft (and other) live-steam locomotives to […]
Kadee “G scale, prototypical head” coupler Kevin Strong Kadee “G scale, prototypical head” couplerKadee Quality Products673 Avenue CWhite City OR 97503Web site: www.kadee.comPrice: $6.25 to $6.95 per pair Plastic, automatic coupler replacement; scale, 1:22.5; draft-gear box not included Pros: Prototypical appearance; automatic functionality via trip pin; sturdy constructionCons: None Kevin Strong Kevin Strong Kevin Strong […]
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Download the PDF of this project here. This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up the break lines to create the larger piece. Despite our best […]
How to prune dwarf Alberta spruce In an effort to model conifer trees, garden railroaders usually go to the nearest garden center and find dwarf Alberta spruce shrubs. This classic, Christmas-tree-shaped evergreen has a nice, green color and a densely packed growth habit, giving it a fuzzy look. Picea glauca conica (aka. P.g. var. albertiana […]
1:20.3 scale, gauge 1, long cabooseBachmann Industries1400 East Erie AvenuePhiladelphia PA 19124Price: $275Web site: www.bachmanntrains.com Plastic-and-metal model of a D&RGW long caboose; DCC ready; complete interior; working marker lights and table lamps; 8-wheel power pickup from track; complete underbody detail; sliding windows in cupola; sprung, diecast trucks; diecast couplers and other parts; working knuckles; two […]
16mm scale, gauge 0/1, Welshpool & Llanfair 3rd-class coachAccucraft Trains33268 Central Ave.Union City CA 94587Price: $610 for 2-car setWeb site: www.accucraft.com Mostly plastic model of a W&L “Pickering” 3rd-class coach; complete interior; truck-mounted chopper couplers; die-cast trucks; supplied with blackened, gauge-0 and gauge-1 wheelsets. Dimensions: Length over end beams, 22″; width, 41/8″; height, 63/8″. In […]
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Download the PDF of this project here. Note: This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up the break lines to create the larger piece. Despite our […]
American Mainline switcher Marc Horovitz Gauge 1, 1:29 scale, electrically powered, USRA 0-6-0American Mainline33268 Central Ave.Union City CA 94587Price: $1,599E-mail: americanmainline@gmail.comWeb site: http://americanmainline.com Electrically powered model of USRA 0-6-0 switcher; made of brass, steel, and die castings; 24V gear-head motor; electronics in tender; 12 pickup wheels; directional lighting; sound-system ready; working knuckled couplers; minimum radius, […]
