Rapido HO GE C36-7 diesel locomotive

Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno reviews the Rapido Trains HO scale (1:87.1) General Electric C36-7 diesel locomotive. Built between 1978 and 1985, this powerful six-axle unit is rated up to 3,750 horsepower. Our Missouri Pacific No. 9034 sample features a detailed cab interior, metal knuckle couplers, and a positionable drop steps. Equipped with an […]

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Rapido Trains HO GE C36-7 diesel locomotive

Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno reviews the Rapido Trains HO scale (1:87.1) General Electric C36-7 diesel locomotive. Built between 1978 and 1985, this powerful six-axle unit is rated up to 3,750 horsepower. Our Missouri Pacific No. 9034 sample features a detailed cab interior, metal knuckle couplers, and a positionable drop steps. Equipped with an […]

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News & Products for the week of November 24th 2025

A navy blue model locomotive with yellow lettering and a yellow stripe

News & Products for the week of November 24th 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 November 24th, […]

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Rapido HO Magor 54-foot DODX flatcar

Color photo showing B end of HO scale flatcar painted United States Army Green with white graphics, painted wood deck, and black six-axle trucks with metal wheels on white background.

Rapido HO Magor 54-foot DODX flatcar Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Single car, $59.95; three-pack, $179.85; and six-pack, $359.70 Manufacturer: Rapido Trains, 382 High St, Buffalo, NY 14204; 905-474-3314; rapidotrains.com Rapido HO Magor 54-foot DODX flatcar features: Body-mounted metal knuckle couplers Buckeye three-axle trucks (solid bearing or retrofitted roller bearing as appropriate) Drawn from original blueprints, […]

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News & Products for the week of November 17th 2025

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

News & Products for the week of November 17th 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 November 17th, […]

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News & Products for the week of November 10th 2025

An orange and black model locomotive

News & Products for the week of November 10th 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 November 10th, […]

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Rapido HO EMD SD9 and SD7

Color photo showing nose of HO scale diesel locomotive painted red and gray with white, yellow, and black graphics on white background.

Rapido HO EMD SD9 and SD7 Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct-current model, $239.95; with ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder, $349.95 Manufacturer: Rapido Trains, 382 High St, Buffalo, NY 14204; 905-474-3314; rapidotrains.com Rapido HO EMD SD9 and SD7 features: Detailed cab interior Factory-installed grab irons and handrails MoPower capacitor Multi-piece radiator fans Multiple stepwell styles and […]

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Rapido HO Milwaukee Road-rebuilt SD10

Color photo showing nose of HO scale SD10 diesel locomotive painted orange and black on white background.

Rapido HO Milwaukee Road-rebuilt SD10 Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct-current model, $239.95; with ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder, $349.95 Manufacturer: Rapido Trains, 382 High St, Buffalo, NY 14204; 905-474-3314; rapidotrains.com Rapido HO Milwaukee Road-rebuilt SD10 features: Detailed cab interior Factory-installed grab irons and handrails Four-stack exhaust Horst paper air filters MoPower capacitor Multi-piece radiator fans […]

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Cody’s Office | November 2025

This month’s episode of Cody’s Office is packed with three new products, a helpful modeling tip, and answers to your viewer mail questions. Cody showcases some great new products, including the HO scale Proto series scale test car from Walthers, the N scale Santa Fe mechanical refrigerator car from Rapido Trains, and the HO scale Electro-Motive […]

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Cody’s Office | November 2025

This month’s episode of Cody’s Office is packed with three new products, a helpful modeling tip, and answers to your viewer mail questions. Cody showcases some great new products, including the HO scale Proto series scale test car from Walthers, the N scale Santa Fe mechanical refrigerator car from Rapido Trains, and the HO scale Electro-Motive […]

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News & Products for the week of November 3rd 2025

A black model steam locomotive

News & Products for the week of November 3rd 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 November 3rd, […]

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News & Products for the week of October 27th 2025

A red, white and blue model caboose painted in an American bicentennial scheme

News & Products for the week of October 27th 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 October 27th, […]

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