Intermountain Cab Forward

This is the first plastic edition of any loco that I’ve seen exceed the level of detail normally found only in brass. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-07-20 16:22:44.

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.

Broadway Limited Y6B

Broadway Limited released the HO scale Y6B 2-8-8-2 locomotive in January, 2010. I received mine in short order and was looking forward to putting it through its paces. But, alas, something was amiss…

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Originally posted 2014-11-28 03:40:50.

Tamiya Datsun 280ZX RM Mk.2 (1980)

The Datsun 280ZX was the second offering in the Racing Master series from Tamiya. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-05-21 12:53:05.

Broadway Limited Heavy Mikado

Broadway Limited has re-released their Mikado series (light and heavy) of locomotives in the Paragon 2 HO series. This adds synchronized chuff, among a slew of other features. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-08-22 17:57:05.

Tamiya Ford F150 Ranger XLT (1981)

This was an unusual combination of the Sand Scorcher/Rough Rider buggy chassis with a pickup truck body.

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Originally posted 2015-09-09 18:59:12.

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