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.

Alco Models Virginian EL-3A JackShaft

A set like this has me wanting to add catenary system to my home layout. (more…)

Originally posted 2014-05-10 17:20:26.

Tamiya Super Champ (1982, 2014)

The Super Champ was an update to the SRB (Special Racing Buggy) chassis and was the last of Tamiya’s ‘heavy metal’ buggies. After the Super Champ, plastic would reign supreme as the structural material of choice for Tamiya’s off-road buggies.

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Originally posted 2015-04-15 11:13:09.

Tamiya King Tiger Porsche Turrent RC Conversion

Tamiya makes a full-option RC version of the famous King Tiger tank, but before they offered it, the only way to get a King Tiger full option kit was to make one yourself. Even today, if you want one with the Porsche turret (as opposed to the Henschel), you still need to make one yourself. (more…)

Originally posted 2014-06-18 19:51:34.

Tamiya Buggy Champ 58441 (1979-2009)

Ya know, there are few things in life that can compare to moments like these.

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Originally posted 2014-09-01 23:28:07.