What weâll cover today: Take your model railroad layout to the MAX with Digitrax EVOX Whatâs included in the EVOX Advanced 5A/8A Starter Set Quickstart guide: Digitrax DT602 Digitrax Evolution Express Benefits & Specs EVOX Evolution Express Starter Set reviews âTake it to the Maxâ with the Digitrax Evolution Express! Thatâs what Digitrax says about […]
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 […]
What does the famed Nickel Plate Road have to do with the B-17 âFlying Fortressâ? More than you might think. Throughout history, nicknames have often caught on, replacing the ârealâ name with a something a bit catchier and more memorable. From planes to trains, nicknames sometimes find favor with enthusiasts â and oftentimes newspaper reporters […]
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 […]
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? âDigitrax costs less and does more,â wrote the company President many years ago. Today, that simple statement still rings true â known for their superior customer […]
Summary: Welcome to the HO Train Showcase Series by Nightwatch Trains, where weâll highlight a favorite HO Scale locomotive and provide a history on the real-life model. Key takeaways: From Q1 to Q2 Class Duplex Locomotives Q Class Trivia â See if You Can Answer These 5 Questions Q2 Steam Locomotive Specs The Coveted Broadway […]
A favorite tool from NWSL Northwest Short Line, The Chopper II is back in stock. >>> BUY YOURS HERE, before they’re gone! <<< NorthWest Short Line: A History of Quality NWSL boasts a long history as a chief supplier of affordable, quality model railroad upgrade and replacement parts, with a loyal following of hobbyists who […]
Maybe Iâm just old school, but I prefer brass locomotives in my HO scale train collection. One day, I might just make it my mission to convince all of you out there who pass on brass to reconsider đ A top grumble that some in the model railroading community often mention is that the older […]
Continuing on with our trip down memory lane, this post covers Mikados, Decapods & Hudson vintage steam locomotives as offered in the 1969 Pacific Fast Mail HO scale locomotive catalog. To see other posts in this series, HO Scale Brass Trains: Geared Locos & Switchers from Pacific Fast Mail Pacific Fast Mail Brass Locomotives History: […]
Many HO scale collectors hear âbrass trainsâ and automatically think of Pacific Fast Mail, an early, widely known importer. Recently I came across my 1969 Pacific Fast Mail catalog, so I thought Iâd share another post, this one on some of their steam locomotive offerings of the time. Brass Model Trains: A Legacy of Quality […]
