Rapido Trains is pleased to announce an all-new group of HO scale locomotives – the General Electric 44-Ton diesel. Also commonly called “44-tonners,” these locomotive’s compact design was driven by a 1937 labor agreement with the railroad unions that specified that all locomotives over 90,000 pounds required the use of a fireman. At a target…
Rapido Trains is pleased to announce an all-new group of HO scale locomotives – the General Electric 44-Ton diesel. Also commonly called “44-tonners,” these locomotive’s compact design was driven by a 1937 labor agreement with the railroad unions that specified that all locomotives over 90,000 pounds required the use of a fireman. At a target…
Rapido Trains is pleased to announce an all-new group of HO scale locomotives – the General Electric 44-Ton diesel. Also commonly called “44-tonners,” these locomotive’s compact design was driven by a 1937 labor agreement with the railroad unions that specified that all locomotives over 90,000 pounds required the use of a fireman. At a target…
The #142 Whisker® Metal Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gearbox is equivalent to the #32 Coupler. The Whisker® Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gear box makes for simple and easy assembly. #32 HO Scale 30-Series Plastic Couplers with Gearboxes – Medium (9 32 ) Overset Shank
PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO: At the turn of the late 1800s passenger train travel was much more like the stage coach that it had replaced. The Overton style passenger car is iconic to this era, a time of great expansion for the railroads with the transcontinental route and the settling of the Wild West. The…
This easy-to-build HO Scale ACF 2-Bay Covered Hopper plastic car kit from Accurail features a one-piece body with details molded in place. It s based on a very widely used car built beginning in the 1960s and still in use today, making it a great addition to your diesel-era freight trains. Decorated models feature authentic…
This Classic Metal Works Mini Metals HO Scale 1955 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup is perfect for North American street and highway scenes. This detailed truck features a die cast metal body, interior seats, window glazing and authentic decoration. Perfect for rural scenes or carting loads around town, this truck is a great addition to any 1950s…
This Classic Metal Works Mini Metals HO Scale 1975 Buick Estate Wagon is perfect for North American street and highway scenes. This detailed station wagon features a die cast metal body, interior seats, window glazing and authentic decoration. Perfect for a family vacation or carting groceries around town, this station wagon sis a great addition…
This HO Scale 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible from Brekina is based on the luxury automobile seen across North America. It was a popular car offered in sedan and convertible models. Spotting features of the 1975 include rectangular headlamps, an egg crate grille, full rear wheel openings sans fender skirts and sharper, crisper lines resulting in…