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. Continue Reading >>

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.

Con-Cor Aerotrain (HO)

Looking like a car almost as much as it looked like a train, the Aerotrain was an attempt to woo travelers back to the railroads.  Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-06-05 13:36:35.

Cox Trike (1971)

One of the more unusual offerings from Cox was the “Trike”. It was an in-your-face 1970’s chopper design complete with sparkle paint job. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2014-03-29 14:47:00.

Overland Models Chesapeake and Ohio M-1 Steam Turbine

Ever seen a U-boat become a locomotive? Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2014-08-11 22:36:30.

Alco Models Virginian EL-3A JackShaft

A set like this has me wanting to add catenary system to my home layout. Continue Reading >>

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

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