Backyard Railroads: World’s Longest Model Train Marc Horovitz DVD review Backyard Railroads: World’s Longest Model TrainMovie-Mix Productions282 Kerry DriveSanta Clara CA 95050Running time: 75 minutesPrice: $12.95Web site: www.moviemix.com This is an interesting program about an attempt to break the Guinness world record for the longest model train. The attempt was made on a large, private […]
Subscribers: Don’t miss the exclusive product highlight video of these chuffer pipes in action! Chuff pipe for live-steam locomotives Marc Horovitz Chuff pipe for live-steam locomotivesSummerlandsGreat BritainWeb site: www.summerlands-chuffer.co.ukAvailable in the USA from:NGT Models 1816 Vermont Avenue Lansing MI 48906Price: $43 ea., postpaidWeb site: www.ngtmodels.com Replacement exhaust pipe for Accucraft (and other) live-steam locomotives to […]
Kadee “G scale, prototypical head” coupler Kevin Strong Kadee “G scale, prototypical head” couplerKadee Quality Products673 Avenue CWhite City OR 97503Web site: www.kadee.comPrice: $6.25 to $6.95 per pair Plastic, automatic coupler replacement; scale, 1:22.5; draft-gear box not included Pros: Prototypical appearance; automatic functionality via trip pin; sturdy constructionCons: None Kevin Strong Kevin Strong Kevin Strong […]
1:20.3 scale, gauge 1, long cabooseBachmann Industries1400 East Erie AvenuePhiladelphia PA 19124Price: $275Web site: www.bachmanntrains.com Plastic-and-metal model of a D&RGW long caboose; DCC ready; complete interior; working marker lights and table lamps; 8-wheel power pickup from track; complete underbody detail; sliding windows in cupola; sprung, diecast trucks; diecast couplers and other parts; working knuckles; two […]
16mm scale, gauge 0/1, Welshpool & Llanfair 3rd-class coachAccucraft Trains33268 Central Ave.Union City CA 94587Price: $610 for 2-car setWeb site: www.accucraft.com Mostly plastic model of a W&L “Pickering” 3rd-class coach; complete interior; truck-mounted chopper couplers; die-cast trucks; supplied with blackened, gauge-0 and gauge-1 wheelsets. Dimensions: Length over end beams, 22″; width, 41/8″; height, 63/8″. In […]
American Mainline switcher Marc Horovitz Gauge 1, 1:29 scale, electrically powered, USRA 0-6-0American Mainline33268 Central Ave.Union City CA 94587Price: $1,599E-mail: americanmainline@gmail.comWeb site: http://americanmainline.com Electrically powered model of USRA 0-6-0 switcher; made of brass, steel, and die castings; 24V gear-head motor; electronics in tender; 12 pickup wheels; directional lighting; sound-system ready; working knuckled couplers; minimum radius, […]
Mamod Steam Models 0-4-0T live-steam locomotive Marc Horovitz Gauge 0, 1:19 scale, live-steam 0-4-0TMamod Steam ModelsUnited KingdomPrice £230, including shipping to the US (until November 2009)Web site: www.mamod.co.uk All metal, live-steam locomotive; ready to run; two, double-acting oscillating cylinders; gas fired; ceramic external burner; silver-soldered boiler; 40 psi blowoff pressure; safety valve, throttle, reversing lever, […]
Marc Horovitz 16mm scale, Victorian lamp postMiniature Scale Models LLP49 River MeadBraintree, Essex CM7 9AXGreat BritainAvailable in the US from: C&OCRyPO Box 57Rogue River OR 97537 Price: $16.95 each + s&hWeb sites: www.miniaturescalemodels.co.uk or www.cocry.com Plastic-and-metal lamp post; available in green and black; 12V light bulb included; intended to be mounted on a board or […]
Phoenix digital sound system Kevin Strong Digital sound system for DC operationPhoenix Sound Systems3514 West Liberty Rd.Ann Arbor MI 48103Price: $245Web site: www.phoenixsound.com Phoenix PB9 sound board; can operate with DC track power, battery power, and DCC; several sound packages available; sounds configurable via CD (sold separately); includes speaker, 3.6V battery, sound board, volume-control switch, […]
Kevin Strong Wireless control system Aristo-Craft Trains698 S. 21st St.Irvington NJ 07111Web site: www.aristocraft.comPrice: $300; additional receivers, $105 2.4GHz wireless control system for use with track or battery power; receiver rated for 5 amps continuous, 8 amps peak power Pros: Can be used with either track or battery power; simple installation (plug-and-play in some instances; […]
Bachmann gauge 1, 2-6-6-2T Mallet Marc Horovitz Vital statistics 1:20.3 scale, gauge 1, 2-6-6-2T locomotiveBachmann Industries1400 East Erie Ave.Philadelphia PA 19124Price: $1,250Web site: www.bachmanntrains.com Electrically powered, plastic-and-metal model of a 2-6-6-2T logging locomotive; two pivoting power trucks; two 24V motors with flywheels and gearboxes; electrical pickup on all drivers; control switches for track/battery, polarity, motor […]
Rich Yoder Models East Broad Top 2-8-2 Peter Thornton 1:20.3 scale, gauge 1, ready-to-run, East Broad Top 2-8-2Rich Yoder Models7 Edgedale CourtWyomissing PA 19610Price: $2,995Email: richyoder@richyodermodels.com Web site: www.richyodermodels.com All metal, electrically powered model of an EBT Mikado; 24V motor; sprung wheels; directional lighting; sound ready; battery ready. Dimensions: length (loco & tender), 38″ long […]
