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. Continue Reading >>

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). Continue Reading >>

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. Continue Reading >>

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. Continue Reading >>

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

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