Today we discuss SD40’s and their variants. We first start off talking about the Southern Pacific SD40R 1984 Olympic unit, and the famous Southern Pacifc SD40t-2 from Athearn RTR. Then some SD40-2’s…
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Introduction To N Scale Model Trains
When learning about the exciting world of model trains, hearing terms like “scale” and “gauge” from model train enthusiasts is kind of intimidating. You might be thinking that building model trains and…
Model Railroad Layout Planning
Model railroad enthusiasts often consider the designing and constructing of track plans to be a fine art. This is because you need to exercise a number of elements of art and design…
Comparing Popular Model Train Types and Brands
Fleischmann trains are made in Germany and are of very high quality. Most of my model trains are British or American. But I do have a few Fleischmann locomotives in both HO…
The American Flyer Model Trains
Although The American Flyer model trains were at their peak in popularity from the 1940’s to the 1960’s, they actually had a long history before that while their popularity seems to be…