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.

BLI 1929 Model A Track Inspection Sedan

When originally released (2009?), I was late to the pre-order party and only managed to track down a DC version of this HO scale track inspection vehicle. The DCC versions were sold out long ago. So, I had to resort to converting this DC model to DCC. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-10-30 20:52:51.

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.

Walthers Proto 2000 Great Northern Empire Builder

Initially I wasn’t interested in the Empire Builder edition of Walthers “Name Trains“, but the more I looked at it, the more I liked it. Problem was, it was released in 2007, a long time ago as of this post. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-08-31 18:33:33.

Micro-Metakit T18 1002 Turbine Locomotive in HO

Is there such a thing as luxury in model railroading? If so, then Micro Metakit would be it. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-07-05 15:13:30.

MTH Bi-Polar Electric

MTH keeps rolling out the HO offerings at a feverish pace. The Bi-Polar is an unusual offering of an early electric locomotives that saw service on the Milwaukee Road railroad in both freight and passenger service. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-05-03 12:08:49.