See and hear this sound-equipped On30 0-6-0 switcher get put through its paces on a narrow gauge logging model train layout. Our review sample also features an optional SoundTraxx Tsunami sound module. […]
Video: Bachmann Trains On30 0-6-0 switcher
Tag: Product Reviews
Bachmann Eggliners
Bill Zuback Manufacturer Bachmann Trains 1400 East Erie Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 www.bachmanntrains.com Price: $229.00 Product nos.: 96281 (Christmas scheme); 96282 (bumblebee) Features: Self-propelled unit Single can motor with all-wheel drive and pickup Metal and plastic construction Polarity selector switch LED headlights and marker lights Runs on 45mm track using DC track power Available in […]
Definitive dictionary
Bill Zuback A Botanist’s Vocabulary By Susan K. Pell and Bobbi Angell Published by Timber Press 133 SW 2nd Ave. #450 Portland, OR 97204 Timberpress.com 7″ x 9″ 228 pages Hardcover Price: $24.95 Bill Zuback I’m the type of person who can open a dictionary and quickly get lost in the illustrations on the page. […]
MTH Southern Pacific GS-4 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive
Bill Zuback Manufacturer MTH Electric Trains 7020 Columbia Gateway Dr. Columbia, MD 21046-1532 www.mthtrains.com Price: $1,199.95 Era: 1941 to 2002 (varies with scheme) Road names: Southern Pacific (Daylight scheme with large or small lettering on tender in two road numbers each and black), American Freedom Train, BNSF Ry., and Western Pacific. One number per scheme […]
Garden hand tools overview
Garden Railways highlights five garden hand tools and one DIY project in this snapshot video. See more in the Fall 2019 issue of Garden Railways magazine. […]
Video: Model Rectifier Corp. Prodigy Express Squared DCC system
The Model Rectifier Corp. Prodigy Express Squared is an easy-to-use Digital Command Control (DCC) starter set. In this video, senior editor Dana Kawala shows you some of the basics of this MRC DCC system down in the Model Railroader workshop. […]
Video: ScaleTrains.com N scale GE C39-8 diesel locomotive
Watch as we take the ScaleTrains.com N scale General Electric C39-8 diesel locomotive for a test run on our Canadian Canyons project layout. The N scale model includes an ESU LokSound decoder with realistic diesel engine, horn, bell, and other sound effects. […]
Sneak peek and video: Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 N scale USRA heavy 2-8-2 Mikado
Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 USRA heavy Mikado 2-8-2 Recently I had the opportunity to review and run a preproduction sample of an N scale United States Railroad Administration Heavy 2-8-2 Mikado type from Broadway Limited Imports. Part of the firm’s Paragon3 series, the model features a dual-mode decoder that provides excellent sound on both Digital […]
Phoenix SM-18 Sound and Motor DCC Decoder
Kevin Strong Phoenix SM-18 Sound and Motor DCC Decoder Phoenix Sound Systems 3514 West Liberty Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-662-6405 www.phoenixsound.com Facts & Features 3-amp capacity dual-mode sound and motor decoder Plug-and-play installation High-quality sound recordings Easily customizable using the PC interface (separate purchase) Price: $265 Kevin Strong Screenshot of PC interface (separate purchase) […]
LGB 50th anniversary Mogul Steam Locomotive
Bill Zuback Facts & Features Manufacturer Märklin, Inc./LGB P.O. Box 2649 Lake Ozark, MO 65049 www.lgb.com Price : $1,365.84 (price may vary based on exchange rate) Era: late 1800s Roadname: Denver & Rio Grande (LGB commemorative graphics) Features: Minimum radius: 24″ Measures: 26″ x 7 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ Weight: 3 pounds 8 ounces Upgraded […]
LGB Building Block Starter Set
Bill Zuback Facts & Features Manufacturer Märklin, Inc./LGB P.O. Box 2649 Lake Ozark, MO 65049 www.lgb.com Price: $282.99 (price may vary based on exchange rate) Features: 0-4-0T steam locomotive Two flatcars 12 pieces of R1 curved track 30 Blox-brand 2 x 4 bricks Controller Track clips Track power cable with tinned leads Wall pack, 18V […]
Rock Gardening book
Bill Zuback Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style By Joseph Tychonievich Published by Timber Press 133 SW 2nd Ave. #450 Portland, OR 97204 Timberpress.com 7″ x 9″ 296 pages Hardcover Price: $34.95 When I requested a copy of this hardcover book, I wasn’t sure if the content would appeal to a garden railroader. To my […]
