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HO Trains, Railroad History

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

Posted on by Nightwatch Trains
11
Dec

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 […]

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Railroad History

Collectible Brass Model Trains: A Quick Primer

Posted on by Nightwatch Trains
11
Nov

What you’ll read today: Nothing compares to brass trains Early beginnings: the Postwar Era Why brass for model trains? Common importers of brass trains Well-known manufacturers of brass The future of brass model trains For the collector of brass model trains, nothing quite compares to the instant you lift the cover off the old box […]

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