The Athearn Genesis Auto Max is a beautiful-looking reproduction of the real thing. Unfortunately, out of the box there were problems to be solved. The articulated truck rubbed against the screws on the connector which greatly reduced its ability to run smoothly. Applying a 5/16th in nylon mini-washer to the area solved the problem. Further, […]
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Bachmann 80 ton 3 truck shay
Bachmann 80 ton 3 truck shay This model is very detailed. The intricate connecting rods are entertaining to watch. Just like the real-world prototype, it handles the roughest track with ease. The model has directional lights and when running, a red glow from the firebox. A good buy available in DC or DCC. […]
Rivarossi HO Allegheny 2-6-6-6 with Loksound
Rivarossi HO Allegheny 2-6-6-6 with Loksound class H-8 2-6-6-6 Allegheney steam locomotive no. 1641 I had been anticipating receipt of this engine for many months. As a collector of non-brass articulated engine models in HO, this was the one that I wanted to wait for until it came available with DCC and sound. The packaging […]
True Line Trains HO scale Canadian Pacific wood-sheathed caboose
rue Line Trains HO scale Canadian Pacific wood-sheathed caboose My first introduction to the True Line Train Canadian Pacific Caboose was several months ago at my Local Hobby Store, Maritime Hobby and Crafts. This was a pre-production release made available for review and represented the most recent of the CPR wood sheathed caboose liveries, the […]
Faller Car System starter set
Faller Car System starter set The Faller Car System uses battery powered models of cars and trucks to add action to a layout. The vehicles use magnets to follow a steel wire that’s buried in the road. They appear to drive around a layout by themselves because you don’t see the wire. My set came […]
