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.

Overland Models Milwaukee Road F-7 4-6-4 Hiawatha

The Milwaukee Road is right up there as one of my favorite railroads in terms of equipment used, and the F-7 is one of my favorites of the faves. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-10-06 20:13:02.

Tamiya Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (1996)

Tamiya sure chooses some unusual cars to model from time to time.

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Originally posted 2015-10-24 20:42:36.

Cox Vega Funny Car (1972)

Not many toy manufacturers thought that the Chevy Vega was worthy of a miniature reproduction, but Cox produced their iconic Vega funny car anyway.

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Originally posted 2014-10-17 01:36:21.