Tamiya Blazing Blazer (1982)

The second offering in the famous three-speed line from Tamiya, the Blazing Blazer was an unusual vehicle, modeled after an off-road racing truck. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-09-30 19:49:37.

Division Point Krauss-Maffei ML4000

This locomotive trio is a long way from home. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-06-23 14:33:51.

Rocket Powered Monocopter

Given enough power, and proper application of the laws of aerodynamics, and anything can fly. Case in point: The rocket-powered monocoptor.

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Originally posted 2015-09-27 19:42:05.

Overland Models UP Steam Turbine Number 1 & 2

And the hits keep on comin’!

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Originally posted 2015-10-12 20:19:47.

Bachmann Heavy Mountain

After the hair-pulling DCC conversion for my Athearn FEF-3, this Bachmann DCC conversion was a cakewalk. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-04-06 10:32:50.

Fox Valley Models Hiawatha

I’m also a big fan of the streamlined steamers from back in the golden age of railroading. Fox Valley Models introduces the Milwaukee Road Hiawatha streamliner in both HO and N scales in honor of the Hiawatha’s 75th anniversary. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-06-11 14:02:37.