Modeling the Buckingham Branch in HO scale

Color illustration showing short hood and cab of HO scale EMD hood unit painted gray, red, black, and white with red, white, and yellow graphics on white background.

Q: I model the Shenandoah Valley in HO scale and I have some questions. Where can I find HO scale Buckingham Branch locomotives (preferably GP38-2s) and rolling stock? If there are none available, what paint and decals should I use to custom decorate a GP38-2? — Caleb Miller A: The Buckingham Branch (BB) is a […]

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News & Products for the week of March 2nd 2026

A yellow and gray model locomotive

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A green model steam locomotive and tender

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White model passenger rail equipment with a blue stripe and tan interiors

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An orange and black model locomotive

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A navy blue and yellow model locomotive

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A set of various model passenger cars in colorful paint schemes

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A white and red model caboose

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