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.

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.

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.

Westside Models AT&SF 2-10-10-2

What would prompt a railroad to take two perfectly good 2-10-2 locomotives and turn them into this? (more…)

Originally posted 2015-06-20 14:25:20.