O gauge train station from Menards

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O gauge train station from Menards Price: $99.95 (no. 279-3846) plus shipping (free shipping to your local Menards), see your local Menards or go to www.menards.com to order. Unless your O gauge railroad is freight-only, you need a place for passengers to embark on their cross-layout journeys. There is certainly no shortage of stations in […]

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New toy train products from the January 2017 issue

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44 TONNER TIMES TWO: Williams by Bachmann has added two road names to its list of General Electric 44-ton locomotives: nos. 23106 Canadian National and 23107 Union Pacific. The O gauge diesels require O-27 or wider-diameter curves and feature die-cast metal trucks and frame, dual flywheel-equipped motors, scale dimensions, and the True Blast Plus sound […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2016

Inside Cody's Office for October 2016

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Big blow turbines and subway cars highlight this latest edition of Cody’s Office. Follow associate editor Cody Grivno down to the Model Railroader staff’s layout where he’ll give you a quick demo of the all-new ESU LokSound equipped, HO scale Union Pacific GTEL […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2016

Inside Cody's Office for October 2016

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Big blow turbines and subway cars highlight this latest edition of Cody’s Office. Follow associate editor Cody Grivno down to the Model Railroader staff’s layout where he’ll give you a quick demo of the all-new ESU LokSound equipped, HO scale Union Pacific GTEL […]

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New toy train products from the December 2016 issue of Classic Toy Trains

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MEGA STATION: Menards assures that passengers can transit Train Town in style with the no. 279-3846 Train Station. The O gauge structure features a single roof and separate freight and passenger station areas. The building has 40 LED lights and 15 figures, including Jack the German Shepherd. The station, which sells for $99.95 plus shipping, […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for September 2016

Cody sitting at his desk, that has trains on it, pointing his finger at the camera

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out the latest HO and N scale model railroading products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a quick demo of Kato’s new SD40-2, using the firm’s Sound Box controller. Associate editor Cody […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for September 2016

Cody sitting at his desk, that has trains on it, pointing his finger at the camera

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out the latest HO and N scale model railroading products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a quick demo of Kato’s new SD40-2, using the firm’s Sound Box controller. Associate editor Cody […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 63

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Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of BTB, host Bob Keller escapes his office to demonstrate several new O scale offerings in the MR Workshop. The parade of products includes O gauge freight cars from Menards, various print publications, and a quick look at the new […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2016

Cody sitting at his desk with a train, a structure, and a light accessory

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno answers your viewer questions, including one about the 2017 Model Railroader staff project layout, in this month’s Cody’s Office. You’ll get a sneak peek of the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee Road Beer Line extension. In his modeling tip, Cody […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2016

Cody sitting at his desk with a train, a structure, and a light accessory

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno answers your viewer questions, including one about the 2017 Model Railroader staff project layout, in this month’s Cody’s Office. You’ll get a sneak peek of the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee Road Beer Line extension. In his modeling tip, Cody […]

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New products from the September 2016 issue of Classic Toy Trains

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A REGULAR ROAD RUNNER: Czech train maker ETS has announced a unique motorized unit to help cut costs on your transit line: the no. 200 Rail-Road-Bus. The model is rigged with rail wheels to provide your O scale patrons with a smooth and comfortable commute into Traintown. The vehicle costs $159 in two- or three-rail […]

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