Operating the N scale Bachmann 4-6-4 Hudson with sound; SD80MAC; iron ore book review

Operating the N scale Bachmann 4-6-4 Hudson with sound; SD80MAC; iron ore book review

By Faith Finfrock | March 8, 2021

| Last updated on March 17, 2026


Group technical editor Cody Grivno shares the latest info on Athearn, Bachmann, and Kalmbach products for March 2021.

In this installment, Cody test-runs Bachmann’s new sound-equipped N scale New York Central 4-6-4 Hudson, as well as Athearn’s Genesis 2.0 HO scale SD80MAC. He also looks at Jeff Wilson’s latest book, The Model Railroader’s Guide to Iron Ore Railroads. In addition, Cody shares tips about using Rails Unlimited reproduction railroad industry directories to improve operation. And he answers viewer questions about plastic food containers for hobby uses, how many Alco RSD-5 diesel locomotives have survived into preservation, and much more.

 

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