News & Products for the week of October 21st 2024

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News & Products for the week of October 21st 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 October 21st […]

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Nickel Plate Road No. 765’s 2024 season has a fall finish

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PLEASANT LAKE, Ind. — Finishing off the 2024 operating season for Nickel Plate Road No. 765 was the Indiana Rail Experience’s second annual Fall Color Steam Special on Oct. 19 and 20. The all-day round-trip jaunts drew beautiful weather as the 80-year-old 2-8-4 of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society marched up and down the […]

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An interview with Scott Griggs of Trainz.com

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Trainz.com Founder and Chief Engineer Scott Griggs took time out of his busy schedule to remotely drop by for a Q&A interview with Trains.com Staff Writer Lucas Iverson. Through these inquiries is a behind-the-scenes look at the past, present, and future of this growing company. Watch the video of this interview on Trains.com Video Q: […]

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Atlas O Fall 2024 Premier catalog

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Atlas O has released their Fall catalog in late October 2024, which features Premier line locomotives and rolling stock in the Master and Premier lines. All items have an estimated delivery of the third quarter of 2025. New locomotive releases The Atlas Premier GP30 locomotive is new to the line and will be available with […]

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News & Products for the week of October 14th 2024

News & Products for the week of October 14th 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 October 14th […]

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ScaleTrains, Virtual Railfan support Hurricane Helene relief efforts

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Model railroad manufacturer ScaleTrains and railroad live streaming website Virtual Railfan have announced their support for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Their offices, located at 4901 Old Tasso Rd., Cleveland, Tenn., are serving as a drop-off location for food, hygiene, and supply contributions. ScaleTrains and Virtual Railfan have also pledged financial support for hurricane relief efforts. […]

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News & Products for the week of October 7th 2024

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News & Products for the week of October 7th 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 October 7th […]

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Halloween large scale display at trunk or treat event

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Halloween large scale display at trunk or treat event: Many churches and schools host a” trunk or treat” event around Halloween. Folks decorate the trunk of their vehicle to pass out candy for a trick-or-treat event in the parking lot.  I decorated my pickup truck with a large scale Halloween display. The following year, my […]

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InterMountain HO scale GP16 diesel locomotive

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The much-anticipated InterMountain HO scale GP16 diesel locomotive recently arrived at our new Brookfield headquarters. Join Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno as he provides a brief prototype history of the Seaboard Coast Line-rebuilt engines and United States Army No. 4630, points out the various detail parts, and demonstrates the sound and light features on […]

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LCCA announces custom-run Lionel products

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The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) announces some Lionel custom-run products. To celebrate Lionel Trains’ 125th anniversary, the LCCA is releasing a VisionLine 4-6-4 Hudson locomotive. The engine features operation via Legacy, TMCC, or conventional mode with a standard transformer. It also features Bluetooth control and Lionel Voice Control. Minimum curve requirement is O-54 […]

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Lionel kicks off celebration for 125th anniversary

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Lionel Trains announces the start of its 125th-anniversary celebration. Since its founding in 1900, Lionel has stood at the forefront of the model train industry, captivating generations with its commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless appeal. Marking this significant milestone, Lionel’s celebration will pay tribute to its illustrious past while looking ahead to the exciting […]

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Classic Toy Trains new products for October 2024

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O gauge locomotives & rolling stock Atlas O, 378 Florence Ave., Hillside NJ 07205, has announced a 55-ton coal hopper car as part of the Premier line. The model features wire grab irons, opening sprung doors, and operates on O-31 curves. It’s available in six paint schemes (3005826 shown). Price: $99.95. Website: shop.atlasrr.com. Atlas O, […]

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