MTH AC-6 4-8-8-2 Cab Forward

MTH is sure cranking out some nice looking HO stuff these days. This Southern Pacific AC-6 was released in the Fall of 2010 and has been added to my fleet of big steamers. (more…)

Originally posted 2014-01-22 11:13:02.

Tamiya Hot Shot (1984, 2007)

Once kits like the Frog and Hornet got re-issued, you knew it was only a matter of time before a new Hot Shot appeared.

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Originally posted 2015-08-28 18:17:38.

Overland Models UP Three-Unit Coal Turbine #80

After a loooooong search, diligence pays off today.

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Originally posted 2015-08-19 17:48:35.

Walthers Proto 2000 EMD E8 UP City Train

After months of the UP City Train passenger cars dribbling in one at a time, Walthers comes through with an on-schedule delivery of the Proto 2000 EMD A and B units to pull this beauty. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-08-13 17:23:18.

MTH UP 4500 Baby Turbine

Jet powered trains. In the 1950s, it seemed that everything would eventually be either atomic powered or jet powered. Maybe even rocket powered. General Electric was looking for a way to use it’s jet engine technology in a locomotive. The end result was the Union Pacific 4500hp “Baby” Turbine locomotive. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-01-15 05:44:24.

Estes Cineroc (1970)

I’ve been after a Cineroc on and off for many, many years. I finally managed to acquire one through a private sale and was very pleased.

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Originally posted 2014-06-12 19:41:22.