New Release: HO “Midwest Limited” Train Set from Menards
Menards Collectibles offers this Bachmann-made HO-scale starter set just in time for holiday giving. The new “Midwest Limited” set is available now (in select stores and online) and comes with a Chicago & North Western F7 diesel locomotive, two freight cars, and caboose. This release includes a circle of Bachmann’s E-Z Track, power pack, and […]
New Release: DCC SoundTraxx Blunami BLU-PNP8
SoundTraxx’s Blunami BLU-PNP8 digital sound decoder allows for wireless operation via the Blunami App on own your smart device. The BLU-PNP8 is an easy-to-install DCC decoder that works with many HO-scale diesel locomotive models. The unit works seamlessly with all SoundTraxx Tsunami 2 decoders when used with a command station. When this Blunami unit is […]
Product Announcement: HO GMD-1 from Rapido Trains
HO-scale GMD-1 Diesel Locomotive from Rapido Trains An iconic Canadian first-generation diesel locomotive is the four-axle GMD-1 prototype. Rapido Trains has set an October 16, 2023 deadline for reservations for a new production of HO-scale GMD-1 diesel locomotive models planned for 2024 delivery. The HO replica will again include a heavy die-cast frame with piping […]
New Release: HO ICG Decals sets for Tangent’s GATC 4700
HO-scale ICG Decals IC and ICG sets for GATC 4700 Covered Hopper ICG Decals introduces five new decal sets for its line of fine-quality HO releases. These new sets are silk screen printed and sell for $12 each. The waterslide decal sets include accurate lettering presented in multicolors. ABOVE: This 1992 photo shows ICG […]
What’s Happening in Model Railroading
Check out Ray Arnott’s “Around The Layout” podcast with Model Train Resource’s Tony Cook and special guest Jim Wiggin of Athearn Trains. Jim discusses the process of developing Athearn’s new website, its new features, and coming additions. Tony Cook shares new announcements in model railroading with Ray Arnott for the second half of the podcast. […]
Big Boy for N-Scale from Kato USA
It’s finally here! Kato announces the Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy for release in mid 2023! This model, the culmination of more than three years of engineering and design work, will be available with analog setup, DCC, and DCC with sound versions! Union Pacific 4014 will be replicated based on its most recent 2021 renovations […]
Athearn Announces New Switchers
Athearn announced a new production of HO-scale SW1500 diesel switchers for January 2024 delivery. The complete roster of Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern’s SW1500s (36 and 37) will be included in this release… http://www.athearn.com/Articles/Hobbywire.aspx