diesel locomotive

Seems there's a mix of both plastic and metal loco railings even toward the upper end models. Call it pet peave but I much prefer metal. Are there any brands that consistently use metal for their mid/upper level diesel offerings? Any reasons to avoid metal railings?

I have recently gotten back into the hobby after a few years, and I have discovered I love the concept of micro layouts. I live in a small apartment and so the idea of designing and building one seems very fitting for my current situation. I also feel the challenge of making one will allow some...

I am trying to write a piece of software to make a model train controllable in the same way that a real diesel locomotive is. Obviously I can't emulate a real diesel engine, and a functional air brake system on 1:87 scale, and certainly not using only software. So I need some insight from people...

Just wondering if I priced my engine about right... Norfolk Southern Scale O - Diesel Engine - Atlas - GP60 [2Rail DC] I put it for sale online for $275 (I see a 2Rail GP60 Atlas BNSF on Atlas site for $499.) I've been out of trains for years and was given this engine! Hoping to start a...