Kato USA N scale Penn Central’s “rainbow fleet” passenger cars Not too long ago, if a modeler was into N scale and the short-lived Penn Central’s passenger fleet, he would have some painting and decaling projects ahead. Now Kato has released its great-running GG1 electric locomotive and some passenger cars in accurate PC paint schemes. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Watch this Bowser HO scale Alco C-630 diesel run on the Model Railroader layout. The model features a SoundTraxx DCC sound decoder. Along with other new model railroading products, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will give you an overview of modeling adhesives […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Watch this Bowser HO scale Alco C-630 diesel run on the Model Railroader layout. The model features a SoundTraxx DCC sound decoder. Along with other new model railroading products, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will give you an overview of modeling adhesives […]
Name: North Montana Line Layout designer: Dan Lewis Scale: N (1:160) Size: 18 x 24 feet Prototype: Milwaukee Road Locale: central Montana Era: 1953-54 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 115 feet Minimum radius: 121⁄2″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 (main), no. 4 (industrial spurs) Maximum grade: 2.2 percent Originally appeared in the September 2011 issue of Model […]
Kato N scale General Electric U30C diesel locomotive It’s been 20 years since Kato last offered an N scale model of General Electric’s six-axle U30C hood units, and it’s been worth the wait. The new model, retooled under the hood to make it friendlier to Digital Command Control, is a sharp-looking and smooth-performing engine. Keep […]
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP7 and GP9 diesel locomotives. New paint scheme on GP7 is Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (zebra stripes). New scheme on GP9 is New York Central (two-tone gray). Separately applied details, wire grab irons, and plastic handrails. Both road names offered with and without steam generators. Direct-current models with Quick […]
We tested the Athearn Trains N scale EMD F59PHI diesel locomotive on our Salt Lake Route model train layout. Equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder, the locomotive looked and sounded great hauling a set of Athearn N scale Bombardier bi-level commuter cars. […]
We tested the Athearn Trains N scale EMD F59PHI diesel locomotive on our Salt Lake Route model train layout. Equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder, the locomotive looked and sounded great hauling a set of Athearn N scale Bombardier bi-level commuter cars. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week associate editor Cody Grivno answers some of your questions concerning the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, the Model Railroader club layout. Topics include layout wiring suggestions and a question about the rolling boxcar in the opening scene. New model railroading products highlighted […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week associate editor Cody Grivno answers some of your questions concerning the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, the Model Railroader club layout. Topics include layout wiring suggestions and a question about the rolling boxcar in the opening scene. New model railroading products highlighted […]
This magical Christmas layout features two monorails, two Lionel trains, one trolley, and an N scale kiddie train. […]
This magical Christmas layout features two monorails, two Lionel trains, one trolley, and an N scale kiddie train. […]
