Tamiya Porsche 935 (1977)

The Porsche 935 was the third RC car kit produced by Tamiya.

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Originally posted 2015-06-08 13:48:01.

Broadway Limited Imports BlueLine Big Boy

Broadway Limited is a relative newcomer to the field of model railroading, getting their start in 2002, but they quickly made their mark by offering high quality HO and N scale model trains. Their offerings set a new standard in technology with on-board digital sound effects that could be operated in both DC and DCC modes. (more…)

Originally posted 2013-11-23 07:22:40.

Athearn Genesis UP FEF-3

One of the most difficult DCC conversions that I’ve done to date was this FEF-3 from Athearn.

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Originally posted 2015-01-24 06:33:17.

Division Point Jawn Henry Steam Turbine

During the end of the steam locomotive era, a few railroads were looking for ways to extend the life of steam power with some radical new designs, and were met with varying degrees of success (or failure). (more…)

Originally posted 2014-05-01 17:01:45.

Tamiya Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 (1978)

Exploring amongst the many cubby-holes at my favorite hobby shop, Penn Valley Hobby Center in Lansdale, PA, I came across this complete example of a well used Celica LB Turbo in a box of used radio gear.  Of course, I had to rescue it. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-09-24 19:36:49.

Broadway Limited Imports J3a Dreyfuss Hudson

BLI releases the J3a Dreyfuss Hudson in HO scale in their brass hybrid line of locos. The model I received contains the Paragon2 sound and decoder system. My early experience with this model is that it is a smooth runner and good looking model, with some minor sound issues. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-07-14 15:45:48.