Category Archives: HO Trains

Brass Showcase: Westside Model Co. AT&SF Santa Fe 2-10-10-2 3000 Class Locomotive

Welcome to the Rare Brass Showcase: Spotlight on a favorite from the Nightwatch Trains private HO Scale brass train collection: Westside Model Company Brass HO Scale AT&SF Santa Fe 2-10-10-2 3000 Class Locomotive This striking steam loco is for sale! Click here to see the listing. Crafted by Katsumi Mokeiten Co. in Tokyo, Japan, the […]

Digitrax EVOX Evolution Express Advanced 5A/8A Starter Set: Everything You Want to Know

What we’ll cover today: Take your model railroad layout to the MAX with Digitrax EVOX What’s included in the EVOX Advanced 5A/8A Starter Set Quickstart guide: Digitrax DT602 Digitrax Evolution Express Benefits & Specs EVOX Evolution Express Starter Set reviews “Take it to the Max” with the Digitrax Evolution Express! That’s what Digitrax says about […]

Digitrax DCS52 Zephyr Express Review: An A+ Entry Level DCC Solution

Here’s what we’ll cover today: Why is the Digitrax DCS52 Zephyr Express a favorite? What do you get with the DCS52 Zephyr Express Set? Basic Digitrax DCS52 Specs Key benefits of the Digitrax DCS52 DCS52 Reviews: What people are saying One of the most popular Digitrax products we sell is the DCS52 Zephyr Express All […]

Rare Brass Trains: Grand Trunk Western 4-8-4 U-4-b Steam Locomotive

Welcome to the RARE BRASS SHOWCASE… Today, we’re shining a spotlight on a favorite from the Nightwatch Trains private HO Scale brass train collection: The Grand Trunk Western Railroad 4-8-4 U-4-b Northern type HO scale brass locomotive This rare gem is for sale! Click here to see the listing. One of just 75 factory painted […]

Why is HO Scale So Popular? History Tells the Story.

Model railroading has long been a cherished hobby for children as well as adults. Its immense popularity is twofold: It lets adults be kids again – and allows kids to dream of being grownup railroaders. From O Gauge to HO Scale: A Brief History The roaring twenties was a dramatic time in history, ushering in […]

Our Top 3 Favorite Digitrax DCC Products for HO Scale

When it comes to DCC & Sound, Digitrax is often the top choice among HO scale model railroaders. What makes Digitrax different from other companies that offer DCC systems? “Digitrax costs less and does more,” wrote the company President many years ago. Today, that simple statement still rings true – known for their superior customer […]

Our Top 3 Favorite HO Scale Woodland Scenics Products (& Some Fun History)

Without the buildings, structures and scenery to make it come alive and bring realism, your HO scale model railroad layout would be pretty boring. Model Train Layouts Offer a Peek Into the Past…or the Present Painstakingly planned model train layouts can accurately capture moments in time, evoking memories of bygone eras. But model railroading hobbyists […]

Broadway Limited Dreyfuss Hudson Steam Locomotive: An HO Scale Masterpiece

Summary: Welcome to the HO Train Showcase Series by Nightwatch Trains, where we’ll highlight a favorite HO Scale locomotive and provide a history on the real-life model. Key Takeaways: Henry Dreyfuss, an industrial design extraordinaire Fast Facts: Hudson steam locomotives Broadway Limited Dreyfuss Hudson masterpieces Are there any Hudson steam locomotives left anymore? John Deere. Hoover. […]

Walthers HO Scale: Our Top 3 Favorite Products (& Fun History)

Arguably one of the best-known names in the model railroading industry, Walthers has been delighting hobbyists for generations since its founding in 1932. Or, as Walthers explains, 1899 actually marks the beginning of this beloved company – that’s when Bill Walthers discovered his first wind-up toy train hiding beneath the Christmas tree. Fun fact: Business […]

King of the HO Scale Railroad: Broadway Limited Big Boy #4014 Steam Locomotive {HO Train Showcase Series}

Summary: Welcome to the HO Train Showcase Series by Nightwatch Trains, where we’ll highlight a favorite HO Scale locomotive and provide a history on the real-life model. Key takeaways: Remember when…the first UP 4014 Big Boy rolls out Fast Facts on the Railroad Titan, #4014 Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 Specs The Coveted Broadway Limited […]