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Zephyr DCS-51

Wed, 8 May 2013 17:15:58 -0400

by: Joe Daddy

Description: Zephyr Xtra Set Includes: DCS51 All-In-One Throttle/Command Station/Booster to run your layout PS314 Power supply to provide power to run your DCS51 One LT1 LocoNet Cable & Decoder Test Kit Zephyr Xtra Quickstart Guide Zephyr Xtra Manual Digitrax Decoder Manual Zephyr Xtra Offers: Cost effective entry level LocoNet Compatible system Simple intuitive controls for running trains. Large speed control knob and direction switch with brake. Full numeric key pad Large easy to read LED display Easy 2 and 4 digit addressing. Smooth speed control. Run multiple trains at once without blocking! Run up to 20 addresses at the same time on your system. Run up to 20 throttles at the same time on your system. Over 9000 Locomotive Addresses Use Address 00 to run one or more locos without DCC decoders Two Digit Addressing is easy to use. (Address 01-127) Four Digit Addressing-use the number painted on your engines as its address. 3.0 Amps of Power to run multiple trains. Booster outputs 13V DC for safe operation in N and HO scales. Function Control Control for 30 functions (F0Fwd, F0Rev and F1-F28) Function 2 is a special non-latching key that can be used to sound the horn for as long as the key is held down. Constant brightness lighting. Headlights can be directional or independently controlled (depending on decoder). Stationary Decoders, Turnout Control & Turnout Position Reporting Access to stationary decoder control for turnouts and other devices. Control 999 stationary decoder addresses. Consisting Universal consisting, Digitrax preferred method. ALL locos can be consisted, even analog locos. Advanced consisting, allows only advanced consist capable mobile decoders. Basic consisting, program decoders to run on same address. Decoder Programming Built in read/write programmer that can read and write all CVs. Supports Paged programming (Digitrax preferred method). Also supports direct & register mode programming. Operations mode programming can be used to program decoders on the layout. Blast Mode Programming for Sound Expandability with Digitrax LocoNet Use Zephyr Xtra as a starting point for your Digitrax LocoNet System, then add components. Use Zephyr Xtra as an expansion set with Digitrax equipment you already have installed. Add Radio or IR via LocoNet. Just plug in a UR90 or UR91 receiver and add IR and/or Radio throttles.

Scout Pro Cable Scanner Tester

Wed, 1 May 2013 15:22:06 -0400

by: Joe Daddy

Description: Simultaneous testing of video and data cables saves time and improves efficiency. Combines multiple VDV test functions and mapping kits. Tests voice (RJ11/12), data (RJ45), and video (F-connector coax) connections. Kit Includes 5 location RJ45 Remotes 5 location F-Connector Remotes 1 F to F Barrel Connector Features: Extra Large Display for easy identification Multiple Style Tone Generator Self-storing remote Removable F to F barrel connector RJ45, F-Connector and RJ11/12 Jacks Specifications: Battery Life: Standby 4 years, Active 425 Hours Cable Types: Shielded or Unsheilded, Cat-7, Cat-6x, Cat-5e, Cat-4, Cat-3, Coax Maximum RJ Cable Length: 1000ft (305 meters) Minimum Cable Length For Split Pair Detection: 1.5 Feet (.5 meters) Maximum Coax Cable Length: 100 Ohm maximum DC resistance, center conductor plus shield

Decoder Tester 51900

Wed, 1 May 2013 15:00:34 -0400

by: Joe Daddy

Description: May be you know the situation: In front of you there is a digital decoder on the workbench, and before you undertake its complicated installation into the loco, you would like to know if the decoder works as advertised. But, how do you test it? The Profi-Tester helps you: It�s designed for testing decoders before these are installed into a loco. The Profi-Tester is simply hooked up to your digital central station, or the LokProgrammer. Configuration To make this as simple as possible for you, the Profi- Tester comes with useful features: To connect the decoder, there is a 6-wire NEM 651 harness and an 8-wire NEM 652 interface, as well as a 21-pin mtc-interface available. Plug it on � bingo!Locos without an interface board can be hooked up with alligator clips. A high quality, 5 pole skewed armature can motor with flywheel serves to check the motor output: It�s this simple to test the slow-, and constant speed characteristics of your decoder. A LED-monitor informs you about the function of the head-, and rear light output, as well as function outputs AUX 1 (green), and AUX 2 (violet). A 20 mm loud speaker is included for testing LokSound-Decoders. A screw terminal assures safe connection between your Profi-Tester and the digital central station-, or LokProgrammer. Due to its sensible features and simple handling, the Profi-Tester will soon become an indispensable helper in your shop. Decoder tester for decoders, plug in for NEM652, NEM651, 21MTC, PluX22 interface, Next18, single wire, motor, LED monitor and 20mm speaker

E-Z Riders (HO/On30) PN 42901

Wed, 1 May 2013 14:51:15 -0400

by: Joe Daddy

Description: These rollers are used to allow a locomotive to be run from DCC (or DC) to test the locomotive operation during break-in or to facilitate troubleshooting. Having a locomotive 'open' and running allows us to observe the operation of the engine under power. These rollers allow for full electrical pickup. They come in both ball baring (rolling) and non-ball bearing (stationary) styles to support a tender, pilots or trailing trucks.

HO Scale Cane Street Lamp

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:35:47 -0500

by: Franks123

Description: This old fashion Cane style street lamp looks good on city streets, rail yards and loading docks. Lit with a 2mm LED and protected with a 820 ohm resistor. Can be powered with 16-18 volts AC or DC

Globe old fashion Street Lamp

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:25:39 -0500

by: Franks123

Description: This old fashion style Globe Street Lamp. It is a decorative Lamp that looks great on city streets, parks, walkways and suburban areas. It is lit with a 2mm LED protected with a 820 ohm resistor. Can be powered with 16-18 volts AC or DC.

Cobra Head Street Light

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:37:58 -0500

by: Franks123

Description: This Cobra Head Street Light is a street light normally seen on city streets, highways, parking lots and industrial areas. A nice addition to any ho scale model train layout. It contains a 2mm LED and protected with a 820 ohm resistor. It can be powered by 16-18 volts AC or DC.

Super Glue Easy Squeeze Gel - .14 oz.

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 22:47:48 -0500

by: Joe Daddy

Description: No-run gel formula is ideal for vertical applications and porous surfaces such as ceramic, cork, hard plastics, leather, metal, paper, rubber, vinyl and wood. Delivers a super strong final bond. Squeeze-grip applicator provides additional accuracy and control for more precise bonding. Locking cap prevents gel from leaking and drying out. Dries clear.

Easy Cutter Ultimate

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 22:32:44 -0500

by: Joe Daddy

Description: Features a unique angle selector with 7 popular angles - from 45? to 135?. This is THE TOOL to use when you need to make multiple cuts of a particular angle. Just select the angle and click the gauge into position. The rest is easy! Cuts wood strips up to 1/2" thick. Replacement Blade Available - Stock #1127.

Chopper 2

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:22:25 -0400

by: Joe Daddy

Description: precision mitre guides to assure accurate angle and repeatability. Retains the high precision, extremely sharp, inexpensive single edge razor blade as the cutting tool to assure economy, clean cuts from a blade you can find anywhere. � Fits your workspace�only 7"x 7" � Cutting depth of 1/4" maximum � Replaceable cutting mat for cleaner cuts

Santa Fe Caboose

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:06:18 -0400

by: Joe Daddy

Description: Santa Fe ATSF #1430 1943-Retirment Lettering Walthers Part # 920-103203 HO scale, $39.98, currently in stock at Walthers * Used Across the Santa Fe in Various Services * Trademark Underbody Tool Box & Prototypical Window Arrangement * Flush-Fit Windows * Factory-Installed Grab Irons * Correct 36" Turned-Metal Wheelsets * Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle Couplers

SPROG II Stand-Alone Decoder Programming Interface

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:24:07 -0400

by: Joe Daddy

Description: SPROG II Stand-Alone JRMI Decoder Pro Programming Interface. SProg II is a stand-alone computer interface that allows you to program decoders using JRMI Decoder Pro away from your Layout. You do not have to move the computer to the train room and you do not have to buy another DCC system. SPROG can program decoders, read decoders and switch to Ops mode to test run locomotives. Decoder Pro is free software that allows supports programming of decoders in a more intuitive fashion than hand held throttles. One programmed, locomotive decoder settings can be stored in a roster of locomotives. If something happens to the locomotive programming, it can be restored by pulling up it's roster entry and sending the stored settings to the locomotive. To read about Decoder Pro and download a copy, click on the link below DecoderPro Link JRMI requires the Sun Java Runtime system which is also free and can be downloaded by clicking on the following link Download Java Runtime No need for a separate programming booster when you use SPROG II for sound decoders! SPROG II has been tested with Soundtraxx Tsunami, LokSound, MRC and QSI sound decoders and will program and read all CVs. SPROG II comes with everything you need including the power supply. SPROGS can be hard to find in the USA, here is a link to a reliable vendor Ulrich Models, Berthod, CO http://www.ulrichmodels.biz

PowerPax DCC Programming Booster

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:13:39 -0400

by: Joe Daddy

Description: The evolution of hi-tech DCC decoders has outpaced the programming power most DCC Systems can provide! The Power Pax safely boosts programming power and gives you hassle-free programming of BLI, Soundtraxx and multiple decoder/loco combinations. Recommended for and compatible with Digitrax, Lenz, NCE and all other DCC Systems

Li-USB-Ethernet

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:47:51 -0400

by: Joe Daddy

Description: The new Digital plus Li-USB-Ethernet Interface not only offers a USB interface, but also an Ethernet interface which facilitates the connection of the device to a PC and/or router. This opens up interesting new possibilities for model railway control, now wireless control using an iPod Touch or iPhone is a reality! Connect the Li-USB-Ethernet interface via XpressNet to the command station and via Ethernet to a router. Now you can control your model railway wirelessly with your iPhone or iPod Touch. Third party software like "TouchCab" (www.touchcab.com) is available for your iPod Touch or iPhone giving you a moble app capable of controlling your intire layout wirelessly from the palm of your hand.

GE 45 ton locomotive

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:28:40 -0400

by: montanan

Description: On the lower right of the photo is a Bachman Spectrum GE 45 ton Locomotive. I needed another small locomotive for some switching at a lumber mill I am building, and this little gem is just what I needed. General Elactric made these from 1940 to 1956. They were powered by 2 Cummins 150 hp diesel engines, each powering one traction motor which through siderods powered and additional axle. I was pleasantly suprised with how well this little locomotive runs. It is a DCC ready locomotive, but I only run DC, and this locomotive runs extremely smooth and will creep alone with no problems over switches even with its short wheelbase. On flat level track it handled 10 freight cars, which is about its limit. It was able to pull 4 freight cats up a two and a half percent grade. The side rods add interesting movement to the little switcher. The LED headlights are directional and look good even at low speeds. If you need a small industrial switcher, don't pass this one up. I was lucky to find this undecorated unit in yellow and shouldn't take much to get it looking like the rest of the fleet. The top speed on theselocomotives was about 20 mph. Now I have something to drag race with my shays.

Alco S-4 locomotive w/DCC & Sound

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:58:25 -0500

by: kbkchooch

Description: Now from Bachmann, an Alco S4 disel electric locomotive model. With detailing to meet or exceed earlier efforts of Atlas with the S2, this new model from Bachmann also features Tsunami sound. All in a package with a most reasonable price. Brought out in 1950, the S4 was the next step in Alco's development of the small switcher, and this engine is no exception. Straight out of the box, all I had to do was dial up short address 3, and it ran beautifully! Later, once the thrill had died down, I changed the long address to 146 and started pushing cars around. Performance was acceptable, pushing a dozen cars at a time around the yard. Compared to the previous Atlas engines, these are lighter, and cant handle as much as the Atlas S2's, BUT then again, the Atlas engine dont have that amazing sound either. Value wise, I couln't be happier. Great detailing, DCC and Tsunami sound. Considering I paid less for this engine than I paid for any of my Atlas engines without DCC 10 and 15 years ago, the price was amazing. Suggested retail is $159.95 but the can be found for less. Go ahead get 1, or 2, or 4! You wont regret it!!

Dunphy's Ice Co. Reefer Icing Facility

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:28:50 -0500

by: sh&w_ownr

Description: DUNPHY'S ICE is an Award Winning Fine Scale Craftsman Series Kit depicting an Icing Facility from the late 1800's to the 1950's. This is a highly detailed and scaled kit. Dunphy's contains the finest Hydrocal Castings, Styrene Castings and Bass Wood available in the market. There are none finer!. All materials are pre-cut and packaged for each build section. The full size Plans and Pictured Instructions are very complete and offer many tips during the building process. The Instructions break the building process into sections which many of these can be worked on simultaneously if desired. Dunphy's kit is complete with even ice blocks/cakes to load your refer's with. Dunphy's physical foot print is 20� Long and 8� Deep. The Icing Platform can support 3 40' or 50' refers. Check it out at http://www.shorthillwestern.com

Moffat Western Tunnel Portal

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:31:04 -0500

by: sh&w_ownr

Description: Moffat Western Tunnel Portal in HO and N Scales. Accurately depicted and modeled from the circa 1930's (as shown in the actual photo) before the reworking the face and walls of the portal. The portal comes cast in 3 pieces that are cast using 2 part molds for each wall and main entrance. The walls and main entrance interconnect and also can be modified if so desired. The castings are in hydrocal and are high in detail and totaly bubble free. Check them out at www.shorthillwestern.com

U 50 SP version

Sat, 1 Oct 2011 14:41:55 -0400

by: Espeefan

Description: OK wannabe U-50 owners, here's a short review: I just finished installing a decoder in my model. Just a DH-123 since I intend to install a Tsunami eventually, so a basic 2 function is good enough for testing. Nice big brass model quality box, and the usual plastic inner sleeve. The rear ladders and the bell are in a small parts bag inside the sleeve. There are four phillips head screws on the bottom between the forward and rear truck pairs. Remove these and the shell comes off. Do it gently, as the detail parts are press fit and you can knock them loose if you get ham handed. The light package leaves much to be desired. The lights are dim. I will discard the factory light boards when I do the sound install. The factory board is equipped with the customary socket for the 8 pin plug and the 9 pin JST harness with dummy plug. I always pick the 9 pin when using these boards. YMMV. I had a dickens of a time getting the shell back on. After a few aborted tries and some cussing, I figured out that the front blower housing had split apart slightly and was fouling one of the metal screens in the shell. The metal screen didn't pop off though it should have. I think the detail assembly quality is getting better. I managed this install as well as the Genesis GP-9 decoder installs without breaking anything! With the shell back on I attached the bell. This is a metal part going into the metal chassis. ACC is necessary. The rear ladders are press fit items, as are the front ones. You could glue them, but I don't recommend it. I knocked one off twice during handling. The running gear swings wide and can catch on them and pull them off. Look out for this when handling the model. The motor was a little noisy on DC, and quieted right down once the decoder was installed. I intend to test it at the club tonight and will follow up with those impressions, pulling power, and maybe a photo or two if I remember the camera There is no minimum radius information on the box or the instruction sheet. I would not try less than a 30" minimum radius with this big honker, but for you adventerous types who insist on forcing the big stuff around 18 and 22" radius curves, you will want to watch the bell and those rear ladders. They might foul the running gear. The model is equipped with knuckle spring McHenry couplers. I removed these and replaced them with Kadee Whisker Springs. I use the standard head, not the smaller one, as I am an operator first. The 158's smaller knuckles look nice, but on long cars and locos they can be very sensitive to elevation changes, and are not very forgiving of less than perfectly correct coupler heights. In a club environment, less hassle is better! Nice model for the bucks. I have heard one with the Tsunami installed, and I have to tell you, the U50 begs for sound. If you can't afford a pair, they can be paired with anything bloody nose, or even F's. I've seen lots of prototype photos with cabless DD-35's. GP-35's would work or maybe a tunnel motor. Enjoy!

MiTrains and Waybills

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:14:39 -0400

by: Shenware

Description: There is another listing for these products but it contains incorrect pictures. I tried contacting the owners of this web site but no response was received. So, please discard the other listing. MiTrains is a comprehensive inventory program to record all your railroad stuff. Each item must be allocated to a category. You can create as many categories as you like. Click on a category and all items within it are shown in the grid below. This list can be sorted on any 3 of the 44 data files. Click on an item and the details are shown in the Detail Area on the right. You can Show/Hide each data field and change the field title all by category. Six data fields are for your special needs. A picture can be attached to each item. There are 25 Reference Tables that are attached to some of the fields. Click on an entry and it is inserted onto the record instead of typing. You can add/delete any entry. MiTrains can produce car cards (with or without pictures) for the Car Card/Waybill operating method. You can also create custom reports. MiTrains comes with a data base of all N scale Micro-Trains cars and a second one for HO Accurail cars. If you already have your engines and cars in a speadsheet like Excel, you can re-arrange the colunms to suit MiTrains and import the data directly into MiTrains. No need to retype everything. The Waybills program creates and prints the 1 to 4 cycle waybills that fit into the car card. You need to add your "home" (the ones actually on your layout) industries. There are some 40,000 US and Canada protype (or Off Line) industries included. The waybills title line can be an industrial location or town name to help operators to route the cars to their destination. The title line can be colored by destination as shown in the sample picture. Once a waybill is printed it is flag so it will not print again. So, it you add or change a waybill, only those will print. (You can always override the flag.) Once you add your home industries, nearly all filling out of a waybill is done by mouse clicks. Both programs can be downloaded for a free 30 day unrestricted trial period. Both programs come with Tutorials that step you through the basic functions. All upgrades are free. Visit www.Shenware.com for more detail descriptions and to download. Posted by Peter White Shenandoah Software St. Augustine, Florida, USA

Genesis Series EMD SD70MAC CSX YN3 Paint #4556

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:35:01 -0400

by: brickbuilder711

Description: EMD SD70MAC for use and operation on HO with Genesis detail and DCC ready.

DCC Sound Decoder TSU-GN1000 (Early Diesel)

Sat, 21 May 2011 23:32:16 -0400

by: Joe Daddy

Description: Tsunami TSU-GN1000 Digital Sound Decoder Plug and Play Digital Sound Decoder for Athearn Genesis HO Diesels. These Digital Sound Decoders are designed to replace the light board that comes in recent production Athearn Genesis HO Diesel engines. Since Tsunami comes with 16 airhorns appropriate to the prototype, no special software or programmer is necessary to achieve the absolute best sound available! Now Tsunami's sound features are matched only by its superior motor control and brilliant lighting effects, making it unsurpassed in its technological capabilities. A 16-bit Digital Signal Processor provides the necessary horsepower Tsunami needs to support more functions, sound effects and advanced motor control than ever before! Big Sound Features Tsunami Diesel decoders can produce over 14 sound effects, including engine startup and shutdown, engine prime mover through all eight notches, bell, airhorn, air compressor, dynamic brakes, radiator fans, brake squeal and more.

Gold Series SD24

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:01:10 -0500

by: kbkchooch

Description: Atlas DCC and QSI Sound equipped locomotives. These are former CB&Q/BN units decorated for the Maryland Midland by Atlas

LI-USB for Lenz DCC

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:07:21 -0500

by: Joe Daddy

Description: The LI-USB is the computer interface for Lenz DCC systems. Pros - Unit has two LED' one lights up when the DCC side is connected and the other lights up when the PC is connected. Lenz DCC has a 'server' concept that will allow for TWO LI-USB connected to the SAME DCC system. This means two computer programs can talk to the DCC system at the same time, example JMRI for decoder programing and Railroad & CO for train operations. The advent of the WIThrottle for an Iphone IPad ITouch allows one to have a dual remote wireless throttle for about 10 bucks. (not counting the cost of the LIUSB). CONS - NCE Pro Cab comes with computer control and Digitrax USB is 1/2 the cost of this unit. Getting driver have always been problematic and the 64bit ones were really hard to find. These units are sensitive at the driver level for the level of code in the DCC station.

Coal River Station Gold Kit

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:01:07 -0500

by: ianacole

Description: Two building freight and passenger depot with more than 40 details including: benches, freight scale, hydrocal platforms, trash can trackside clock, pstal box, power meter, propane tank, pallet, dolly, dumpster, schedule board, semaphore, cable roll, soda machine, light post, baggage cart, crate, bulk mail bag, dry transfer decals, and more! Footprint is 15 9/16"w x 6 3/8"d x 3 3/4"h.

RTR LRC Car

Wed, 8 Dec 2010 18:59:11 -0500

by: efram

Description: Rapido LRC car review-the good, the bad, and the ugly. By Efram My roomate just bought a pair of Rapido's RTR LRC cars. These represent the first run of LRCs delivered to VIA. The good- The kit has no visible casting lines, and it very well executed. There is a gap where the ends are placed into the one-piece shell, but it's far from an eyesore. It has all the characteristic lines and details that you'd expect from Rapido. The separately-applied details are SUPERB, including revised (and now scale) stirrups steps, HEP cabling and all grabs. The PA system speakers and AC vents are an improvement over the bulky, etched items that came with the kits. The paint is fairly well applied. It does seem to be a little thick around some details and corners. All logos and technical data are crisp, looking on par with Rapido's past releases. The window tinting is nicely done. It appears to have been left a little light, to show off the nicely-executed interior. The doors have their windows tinted, which isn't actually prototypical. The diaphragms come in a separate baggy, as do extended-length couplers. I'm assuming these will allow the cars to operate on tight-radii curves. The car also comes with a wand, to actuate the interior lights. The bad- The trucks are, right out of the box, a HUGE bone of contention for even the least discriminating modeler. The car rides too high, by at least a scale 6". The trucks have only enough "free-rolling action" to glide about 3-4cm. It's no better, (and in fact, a bit worse,) than the trucks that came with the kits, and NOT on par with Rapido's usual quality control. The ugly- I think that the gray and yellow are both wrong, for 2 reasons. 1) It doesn't match what Rapido recommended for their kits. 2) My eye, and photos, tell this reviewer it's incorrect. The blue seems to be a perfect match. The large VIA logo, adjacent to the door appears to be almost translucent. To the reviewer, it came across as "blurred" but in reality the yellow just isn't bright enough. (I know this doesn't come across in the photos.) The Rapido LRC car fills a void for so many Canadian modelers. If the modeler takes it upon themselves to fix the ride height issue, along with the easy task of applying a proper VIA logo decals over the stock one, this car will look the part, especially for ~$60 CAD!? (In case you can't sense the hint of bitterness in my writing, just ask anyone who, (like me) payed $115 for the kits that required 8-10 hrs of work... Need I say more?) Thanks for reading, Efram

Prodigy Advanced Squared

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:58:31 -0500

by: imodelrr

Description: Prodigy Advance Squared features... * Two or four digit addressing (0-9999 addresses available) * Advanced and Universal consisting * 14-28/128 speed steps for precise speed control * Only Prodigy Advance can simultaneusly run up to 99 throttles using plug 'n play technology * 28 accessory functions to handle multi- function sound systems like *Athearn� Genesis and MRC Sound Decoders * Fast clock with adjustable ratios for running your railroad on an accurate timetable * Program all CVs with ease * Program on the main or on the program track without affecting active locos * Recall and stack features * Program and set routes for multi-output N.M.R.A. compatible Accessory Decoders * Comes complete with all the present N.M.R.A. upgrades and is easily upgradeable to any future NRMA protocols * Wireless ready�just �Plug and Play� * Comes complete with power supply, base unit and one handheld, [nothing else to buy to get started] * No complex, hard to understand instruction manual. You�ll be running trains like a �pro� in minutes

Auto Max Auto Carrier

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:50:06 -0500

by: brickbuilder711

Description: This is Athearn's 141 foot auto max. The prototype, built by Gunderson and produced since 1999, is a more economical car and can hold 22 cars per unit, 20' above the tracks. Requires a 22 inch radius to curve, recommend 24. Mostly discontinued off of Athearn's website, this model appears to remain present in LHSs until the stock sells out. MSRP = 60.00 USD

Gunderson 2,420 Gondola

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:12:06 -0500

by: jbaakko

Description: Scale: HO Scale Product Line: Express Series Product Type: Gunderson 2,420 Gundola RailRoad: SP Era: 1960's to Present Coupler Type: McHenry #41 scale knuckle sprung coupler Truck Type: ExactRail ASF 100 Ton Ride Control Trucks Wheels: CNC-Machined 36" wheels

HO RTR 60' Berwick Hi-Cube Box

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:56:36 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: Key Features * Fully assembled and ready for your layout * Separately applied wire grab irons and etched end platforms * Ready To Roll sideframes * Razor sharp painting and printing * Machined RP25 profile metal wheels * McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers installed

HO RTR 50' PC&F Box w/14' Door

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:49:26 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: Key Features * Fully assembled and ready for your layout * Highly detailed underbody including full cusion underframe * Machined metal wheels with Ready To Roll sideframes * Razor sharp painting and printing * Weighted for optimal performance * McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers installed

Sorfeetz Brothers

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:11:06 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: Replica Sorfeetz Brothers, available from BOSCO, from the late John Allen's layout.

Trinity 6275 Cu Ft Plug Door Box Car

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:28:23 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: Scale: HO Scale Product Line: Evolution Series Product Type: Box Cars RailRoad: TTX Era: 1995 to Present Coupler Type: McHenry #41 scale knuckle sprung coupler Truck Type: ExactRail ASF 100 Ton Ride Control Trucks Wheels: CNC-Machined 36" wheels

Scale Drafting Triangles and Rulers

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:50:52 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: Fassett Studios scale drafting triangles and rulers, available in N, HO, S, & O. Laser etched acrylic.

Boeing Standard Light Rail Vehicle

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 04:07:46 -0400

by: diburning

Description: This is the HO scale model of the Boeing Standard Light Rail Vehicle made by Mehano and imported to the USA by AHM, and later IHC.

Atlas Master Series Silver SD26

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:42:06 -0400

by: diburning

Description: The Atlas Master Series Silver SD26 locomotive is modelled after the prototype created by AT&SF from their SD24 locomotives. The Atlas Master Series Silver locomotive is DCC quick plug equipped and has directional lighting, as well as an enclosure for speakers should the user wish to upgrade it to a sound unit.

Gunderson Maxi III Well Car

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:18:07 -0400

by: diburning

Description: This is Con-Cor's version of the Gunderson Maxi III All Purpose Husky Stack Well car.

Norfolk Southern G-85R TopGon - 1st Release

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:24:19 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: - The Prototype In late 1991, Norfolk Southern debuted the first two prototypes of its TOP GON� re-body program. Looking for a way to expand the capacity and the longevity of its coal car fleet, this program took in old hoppers, stripped them to the frame, and built an entirely new gondola body on top of that frame. With production starting in July of 1992, spanning multiple classes with multiple variations, NS' Roanoke East End Shops churned out over 18,000 of these cars, ending production in 1998. With almost 3,265 of class G-85R, G-86R and G-88R�s in service, this model represents one of NS' most recognizable freight cars. - The Models Our first freight car! We have been working hard on this model and look forward to delivering a first class scale model of this unique car. From day one, our 3D engineering models were accurately designed from blueprints and field measurements. Furthermore, literally thousands of photographs have been analyzed to ensure our printing is extremely accurate, with specific attention given to the car class.

#14805 GP30 Highhood Bell Brackets (2) w/template - brass

Fri, 29 May 2009 04:02:12 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: Those Southern highhood GP30 nose bell brackets can be added to your models using these brass brackets. Each kit includes 2 brackets, a drill template, NBWs and brass wire for conduit. A bell of your choice will need to be added

Modern bridge pier

Thu, 28 May 2009 02:46:56 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: Round end, concrete style, modern bridge pier with round columns.

Box girder concrete segmental bridge

Thu, 28 May 2009 02:45:00 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: Box girder style concrete segmental bridge made from cast gypsum.

T-girder concrete segmental bridge

Thu, 28 May 2009 02:44:06 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: T-girder style, concrete segmental bridge, made from cast gypsum.

Slab Girder concrete segmental bridge

Thu, 28 May 2009 02:43:06 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: Concrete segmental bridge in HO scale made from gypsum. Replicates a slab girder style bridge.

SKU: UTDR5000

Sun, 10 May 2009 17:03:53 -0400

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Description: Perfect for all rotary tools. A variety of sizes to fit your wood and plastic cutting needs. Made of high speed steel. Set includes 5 blades and 2 mandrels 5 Pc High Speed Steel Saw Blade with Mandrels, 1/4" Arbor Size, 0.8 Thickness, Size - 1", 1.1/4",1.1/2",1.3/4",2" # of Teeth 36,56,36,74,48 . Very hard item to find; please note ( not available in most stores) .

Spanish Roof Tiles

Sun, 10 May 2009 04:42:59 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: New roofing material! We are offering injection molded styrene tiles. Perfect for southwestern structures. Packed in bags with 1000 single tiles. Will cover approx. 50 square inches.

Gunderson 7466 cu. ft. Woodchip Gondola

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 19:42:45 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: At ExactRail, we don�t just talk about precision, accuracy, and detail �we execute it with relentless passion. We�re proud to share this tradition of excellence in our all-new Gunderson composite sided wood chip car. Precision framed in its plate �F� stature is actual �I� beam construction overlaying fully wood grained panels inside and out. Built in 1965 for service on the Southern Pacific, these sharply designed cars could be seen throughout the SP system and throughout North America under secondary ownership in later years including up to present day. Fully decked-out with etched brake platform, wire grab irons, wire coupler cut levers, air hoses and finely crafted brake gear including wire brake rods, this masterpiece of scale model replication smoothly rides on ExactRail�s prototypically correct ASF 100-Ton Ride Control trucks equipped with precision CNC-machined 36� wheels.

PC&F 6033 cu. ft. Hy-Cube Boxcar

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 18:17:22 -0400

by: jbaakko

Description: Sleek and classy is the all-new and never before modeled PC&F 6033 cuft Hy-Cube box car. With classic double-sheathed construction wrapped in 3/3/3/1 dreadnaught ends, diagonal panel overhanging roof and single 10�-6� YSD sliding doors, this masterpiece of scale railway engineering is sure to please even the most discerning enthusiast. Equiped with prototypically correct Barber S-2 or ASF Ride Control trucks per road and finished with complete underbody detailing including full Hydra-Cushioning, these exciting new cars are ready for service in a range of classy paint schemes serving from 1965 to present day.

model number 23001

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:32:15 -0500

by: lmackattack

Description: The good: This is one of the higher end IHC lines that has better detail than the older run models. There are alot of add on details included in the box to talor your engine to the specific road that you model. The tender comes in 2 diffrent models as well to represent what was used on the specific railway model. Tender power pickup is taken off both trucks and fed to the front where the locos teather plugs in. Some of These engines are not DCC ready so you will have to check. To wire the loco with your own sound decoder was fairly easy if your good with taking things apart. I was able to wire the headlight,motor and power pickup in the loco in an hour. I also used the tenders power pickup but removed the stock plug and teather. The New teather will take the same route as the stock one so plan ahead with wireing if you do a draw bar mod mentiond below.The tender has spot to place a Soundtraxx 1" speaker with large baffel and it vents the noise out the bottom. The decoder and speaker have plenty of room in the larger tender. Some models also have a tender light that can easly be operated by DCC. Motor control is very good in this engine. Slow starts and high speed running with a load showed no signs of stress or slowing of the motor. this loco can pull about 30-35 free rolling cars on the flat and up any 1-2% grade. it manages 18" radius and Number 4 turnouts with ease. The bad: The wheel flange on all the wheels are too deep like all IHC models. they wil run fine on Code 100 and 80 but anything less than that and they will ride up on the ties,spikes etc... the good is that you can paint the very edge of the metal wheel where it meets the plastic face and hide some of the flange thickness. The cross head and side rod details are cheep and were made just so you can see things swinging around. The cross head does not resemble a prototypes at all. the tender trucks and wheels also have large flanges. Again you can paint the wheel face to hide some the large metal surface seen behind the trucks. the tender drawbar is long to operate on 18" track but I found that cutting a new hole in the draw bar just behind the stock one looks better. If you do modify the draw bar you may have to shave off a little of the tender corners to get it around 18" radius without making contact with the locos lower rear cab walls. over all I would say that this IHC line is slightly under spectrum in the detail department but motor control is better and stronger. its a great deal for a nice looking engine that does not break the bank. Trent

USRA Light 2-10-2

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:31:40 -0500

by: Cjcrescent

Description: Well fellas, here�s the kit critique on the Bowser 2-10-2 I promised. General comments: Like all offerings from Bowser, the kit is divided into steps, with the parts for each step in individual bags. This, I like as you don�t have to worry about using a screw or a similar looking part in an incorrect place. The boiler and tender have all the holes predrilled, minus a few exceptions, mainly the handrails for the tender and cab, and the uncoupler bars for the pilot and tender. This definitely removes some of the headache involved with the assembly of such a locomotive. You don�t have to come up with a surface gauge and plate to be able to mount the running boards or the handrails straight. The holes are already there. Now I�ll discuss what I find �lacking� in the Mechanism, Tender, and Boiler. Mechanism: Bowser does make a few compromises with the mechanism that I personally find distracting from the kit. Remember this is just my opinion. First, the side rods are only articulated into two pieces per side. A much smoother running loco could have been achieved if each side rod had of consisted of 4 rod pieces instead of two. A fully articulated rod system has been a hallmark of smooth running brass steamers for years, and as such should have been included here. I will order additional side rods from Bowser soon to include this feature on my model. Second, the Southern Railroad type valve gear is represented by only two single short pieces of valve linkage. These were, in effect, double links on the prototype, forming a �Y� type linkage on the inside and outside of the valve gear hangers. It would not have been difficult for Bowser to include 2 extra parts per side to accomplish this effect more correctly. The motor included with this particular model is the regular Bowser 5-pole, open frame motor. Testing with an ammeter showed that it will run at 12 volts with a rating of .48 amps at no-load. However, the stalling current was a humongous 1.99 amps, which, except for some O and G gauge decoders, would fry a regular decoder. Since I had access to some other gearboxes and can motors, I machined the gear slots in the frame out enough to fit the gearbox and I installed a can motor. The loco now runs very, very smooth and is fairly quiet. After testing and breaking in, I�ll install its decoder. Now don�t get me wrong, these are not real shortcomings in the mechanism. You still get a very smooth running and powerful mechanism straight out of the box, but it could be even better than built as is. The appearance detail wise, would have been greatly improved as well. Tender: The only thing I can say about this is something just doesn�t look quite right. I believe it�s a USRA style tender, but not quite a true USRA. To me it looks more like a tender that was �USRA-ized�. Holes for the uncoupler bar and the handrails are not drilled, but the metal wasn�t hard enough to make this job difficult. The tender does have one �problem� as I see it. The shell is thick and it has a solid floor. I believe that just a �frame� instead of a solid floor would have lightened this weight some, which would have added to the pulling capability. This would have made the installation of a sound decoder easier as well. Boiler: This is where I have the biggest problem with the kit. Although the �front� half of the boiler definitely is USRA, and the top of the boiler's up to the cab, above the walkway looks OK the rest, the firebox, and cab area are something else entirely. For reasons unknown, Bowser decided to add a �step out� from the boiler into the firebox, at the level of the running board. Please see attached pix. They also chose to fill in the area underneath the cab, almost to the edge of said cab. The effect is over � the running board in this area, is supported by the firebox! This causes two things that distract greatly from an otherwise good model. First the firebox becomes much wider, giving the model what I call �the Wooten effect�, as seen on steamers that burned anthracite coal and second because of this, its impossible to drill holes through the running board to pass piping. The extra width causes the piping to come through at the outer edge of the running boards, and not tight against the boiler as it should. This forces the piping to be pieced here and unless you�re extra careful, the piping will not appear to be one piece. This piecing is exaggerated by the offset formed by the widened firebox. Viewed directly from the side, its not very discernible, but how often do you see a locomotive directly from the side when it�s moving? My hope is paint will disguise much of this. The solid area underneath the cab creates another problem. The injectors, which should be mounted underneath the cab, now stick out on the outside, which precludes the control rods from being able to come up through the floor of the cab. Lastly for some reason, Bowser also chose NOT to include the windows for the front of the cab. What I mean is the openings have not even been cut thru the front of the cab wall, nor is the "trim" normally seen around the windows are there at all! Its just a blank "wall". This does distract greatly from its appearance. Cutting these windows out almost demands, due to the wall's thickness, to be cut out with a milling machine. Unfortunately, not many modelers I know have access to the type of milling machine needed to do this properly. I know that I don't and would not recommend that it be tried freehand. I looked at the possibility of removing the �fill in�, under the cab as well, and it can be done much easier, with a steel cutter in a Dremel tool, but this will be a later project. Conclusions: Overall my opinion of the model is to give it a D in appearance, but an A+ for power and smoothness. If Bowser would correct the �problems� with the boiler on future releases, most of what I see as the shortcomings would disappear. You may be able to find a replacement boiler from a old brass or plastic junker, as I believe that a rebuild using 2 USRA Mike boilers from Cary as such, is more work than the results would warrant. As built, the loco comes out as a very powerful and smooth running engine. Its well balanced and has required very little of the tweaking that some steam kits require. I did put a single coat of my �loco black� (a mixture that is not quite black, but not gray either. Makes for better pictures and you don't loose the detail on the engine), and the paint does make some of the boiler shortcomings almost disappear. When I completely finish the painting and decaling I�ll post better pix. Addendum. I have not posted a price as this will vary greatly, depending on where it has been purchased. The basic kit lists for$146.05 and the superdetail kit lists for $64.40. I acquired both off of E-bay for $75.00 total.

Trinity 57' All Purpose Spine Car

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:26:31 -0500

by: jbaakko

Description: HO RTR 57' All Purpose Spine Car Intermodal transportation requires specialized rail equipment which is, on occasion, too specialized. To allow more flexibility in loading containers and trailers at terminals all-purpose spine cars were developed. These cars can be configured to allow loading of trailers of varying lengths, from 28' pups to 53' high capacity units. With the trailer hitches collapsed containers can also be loaded. 40', 45' 48' and 53' containers call all be accommodated on these cars as well as 20' models provided they are mounted to a chassis. The prototype for our model is based on a Trinity-built car owned by the TTX Company. These 70-ton cars (TTX class RAF30A) numbered TTRX 360817-361116 first appeared on the rails in the late 1990's. The Athearn model is faithful to the prototype allowing modelers to load a variety of trailers and containers. Key Features * Fully assembled and ready to operate * All new super-detailed model * Precision die-cast metal spine structure * Etched metal walkways * Separately applied brake piping * Fine ladder detail * Weighted for optimal performance * McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers installed