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In this episode, Colber railroad accessories are the focus of John Truckenbrod analysis. He’ll explore how these American-made products shared similarities with Lionel offerings of the same period. Plus, Taylor joins John to examine a 1920 Lionel Corporation artifact with an intriguing backstory! […]
In this episode, Colber railroad accessories are the focus of John Truckenbrod analysis. He’ll explore how these American-made products shared similarities with Lionel offerings of the same period. Plus, Taylor joins John to examine a 1920 Lionel Corporation artifact with an intriguing backstory! […]
Conductor’s car: The no. 279-4380 Milwaukee Road lighted caboose from Menards includes an illuminated interior and two alternating LED red marker lights that illuminate with track power. The O gauge caboose is 7 1/2 inches long, and 2 1/2 inches high, and it operates on curves as tight as O-27. Metal wheels and operating couplers […]
Soldering track feeders isn’t that difficult. Learn this easy method for making reliable wiring connection that are also easy to conceal on a model train layout. Soldering feeders to the rails is a wiring method modelers have used since the hobby began. By soldering feeders directly to the rails instead of using other types of […]
This track plan originally appeared in Great Model Railroads 2020. Click on the link below to download a PDF copy of this track plan. Name: Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Layout owner: Lou Sassi Scale: On30 (1:48, 30″ track gauge) Size: 7 x 16 feet Prototype: Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Locale: north-central Maine Era: […]
Click on the image to download a PDF copy of this track plan. Name: Pennsylvania & New York Central Layout owner: Lee Gasparik Scale: O (1:48) Size: 43 x 70 feet Prototype: Pennsylvania RR and New York Central Locale: Northeastern U.S. Period: 1950s Style: linear walkaround Mainline run: 734 feet Minimum radius: 76″ (main), 60″ (yard) Minimum […]
O gauge Alco S-2 switcher from MTH Electric Trains Price: $459.95 (20-20891-1) Cmd low: 2.0 smph Cnv low: 3.5 smph High speed: 66.1 smph Drawbar pull: 1 pound Features: O-31 operation, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, two can-style motors, smoke unit, remote couplers, crew figures, and interior cab decoration. Current-production road names: Akron, Canton […]
O gauge ALP-46 electric locomotive from MTH Electric Trains Price: $549.95 (20-5701-1) Cmd low: 2.1 scale miles per hour Cnv low: 4.2 smph High speed: 97 smph Drawbar pull: 1 pound, 2 ounces Features: O-72 operation, two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, directionally raising pantographs, two remote couplers. Current-production road name: NJ […]
Have you ever wondered how much money your vintage toy train is worth? Download this free 41-page PDF to determine the value of your antique train sets. Inside you will find price guides for Lionel’s Operating Milk Cars, Lionel’s Log and Barrel Cars, Lionel’s Operating Boxcars, Lionel’s Postwar SP-Type Cabooses, and more! […]
Great Model Railroads 2020 is packed with articles, photos, tips, tricks, and track plans from 10 incredible layouts. As an online bonus this month, registered members of ModelRailroader.com can download images from all 10 featured model train layouts, sized appropriately for computer desktop images. Click on the links at left to download this image sized […]
While Kathy finishes the stream on her HO scale (1:87.1) wintry scene diorama, she momentarily shifts her attention to making snow-covered bushes and trees. Watch Kathy’s technique for crafting and installing these unique scenery accents. […]
While Kathy finishes the stream on her HO scale (1:87.1) wintry scene diorama, she momentarily shifts her attention to making snow-covered bushes and trees. Watch Kathy’s technique for crafting and installing these unique scenery accents. […]
