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.

Tamiya Hilux (1981)

In 1981, Tamiya releases the first if its legendary three speeds. The rest is history. (more…)

Originally posted 2014-10-26 02:02:07.

Tamiya Lamborghini (1978)

The Tamiya Lamborghini RC model must be seen to be fully appreciated.  The body is extremely detailed, as the other models from this era, but with the added touch of accurate, scale wheels and tires.

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Originally posted 2015-04-18 11:31:27.

Bachmann B&O EM-1 2-8-8-4

Bachmann released the B&O EM-1 in 2-8-8-2 as their largest HO steam offering to date.

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Originally posted 2015-04-09 11:01:32.

Tamiya Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler (1977, 2001, 2010)

Originally introduced by Tamiya in 1977, the Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler was an unusual vehicle to be sure, both in model form and in real life. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-08-16 17:35:16.