Broadway Limited HO EMD F7 and F9 diesels

Color photo showing nose of HO scale EMD four-axle cab unit painted black, white, and gold with gold, black, and white graphics on white background.

Broadway Limited HO EMD F7 and F9 diesels Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Without sound — A unit, $229.99; B unit, $209.99; and A-B set with non-powered B unit, $329.99. With dual-mode Paragon4 sound decoder — A unit, $329.99; B unit, $309.99; and A-B set with non-powered B unit, $429.99 Era: 1980s to present (varies based […]

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Holiday layout display event in Delaware

man standing next to holiday train layout

The Standard Gauge Module Association (SGMA) has announced the schedule for its annual display at the Winterthur Museum, Garden, & Library in Winterthur, Delaware. The display is part of the museum’s Yuletides at Winterthur event. Watch a preview video of the display. Members of the SGMA will operate both new and vintage Standard gauge equipment. […]

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News & Products for the week of December 15th 2025

Color photo showing group of HO scale three-bay covered hoppers with exterior posts in various paint schemes on white background.

News & Products for the week of December 15th 2025 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 December 15th, 2025. HO […]

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Atlas O announces two patriotic SD40-2 locomotives

new, white, and blue model locomotive

Atlas Model Railroad Co., Inc., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205, has announced two patriotic-themed SD40-2 diesel locomotives as part of the Premier line. The Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway No. 1776 features red/white/blue graphics (30138695). The Reading & Northern No. 1776 is based on a paint scheme announced on Veterans Day 2025 to commemorate […]

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LCCA announces new custom-run train set

orange and black model train set

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) announces a Lionel custom-run train set for their members. The set includes an FT A unit diesel locomotive, Crocker coach car, Phelps dome car, and a Hopkins observation car, all decorated in Southern Pacific “black widow” paint scheme. The locomotive features Bluetooth, Lionel Voice Control, Voice Streaming and […]

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Atlas Classic HO EMD GP7

Senior Editor Cody Grivno reviews the Atlas Classic HO scale Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP7 diesel locomotive. You’ll first learn about the prototype GP7, which was produced from 1949 to 1954, and specifics about Burlington Northern no. 1554, originally Great Northern no. 654. Cody highlights key features like factory-installed MU hoses, body-mounted plastic couplers , and wire grab irons. The review […]

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News & Products for the week of December 8th 2025

Color photo showing nose of HO passenger locomotive painted black, dark blue, yellow, and gray on scenicked base with a sky background with clouds.

News & Products for the week of December 8th 2025   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 December 8th, 2025. […]

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Rapido HO EMD E8 diesel locomotive

Color photo showing nose of HO scale six-axle cab unit painted red, white, and blue with star on nose on white background.

Rapido HO EMD E8 diesel locomotive Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct current — E8A, $249.95; E8mA/E8mB set, $469.95. With ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder — E8A, $369.95; E8mA/E8mB set, $689.95. Manufacturer: Rapido Trains, 382 High St, Buffalo, NY 14204; 905-474-3314; rapidotrains.com Rapido HO EMD E8 diesel locomotive features: 36” fan, 48” fan, or non-dynamic brake […]

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ScaleTrains HO EMD SD38-2

Color photo showing nose of HO scale EMD six-axle hood unit painted dark brown and white with blue and white graphics on white background.

ScaleTrains HO EMD SD38-2 Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct-current model with 21-pin connector, $199.99; with ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder, two cube-type speakers, and an ESU-designed “PowerPack” with two super capacitors, $324.99. Manufacturer: ScaleTrains, 4901 Old Tasso Road NE, Cleveland, TN 37312; 844-987-2467; scaletrains.com ScaleTrains HO EMD SD38-2 features: All-wheel drive and electrical pickup Detailed […]

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Atlas N scale General Electric U33B

Color photo of four-axle N scale diesel locomotive painted maroon and yellow with white graphics on white background.

Atlas N scale General Electric U33B Scale: N (1:160) Price: Direct-current model with factory-installed speaker, $159.95; with ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder, $274.95 Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205; 908-687-0880; shop.atlasrr.com Atlas N scale General Electric U33B features: AAR-B or Blomberg trucks, as appropriate All-new tooling Body-mounted Accumate plastic couplers […]

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Atlas HO ACF 5800 covered hopper

Color photo showing B end of HO scale covered hopper painted gray with black lettering and yellow FRA-224 stripes on white background.

Atlas HO ACF 5800 covered hopper Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $46.95 Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205; 908-687-0880; shop.atlasrr.com Atlas HO ACF 5800 covered hopper features: 10 separate, factory-applied hatch covers 36” blackened metal wheelsets Body-mounted Accumate couplers Factory-applied air reservoir, brake cylinder, and control valve with auxiliary and emergency […]

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News & Products for the week of December 1st 2025

Color illustration of modern N scale diesel painted Tuscan Red and black with white and gold graphics on white background.

News & Products for the week of December 1st 2025   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 December 1st, 2025. […]

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