Weathered Bachmann Spectrum K4 Pacific

I have a fair amount of experience weathering military models like the Tamiya RC Tanks, but this was my first crack at weathering an HO locomotive. (more…)

Originally posted 2013-05-17 19:20:24.

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.

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.