An Airline Transport Pilot with a degree in art, Fred's first model was the AMT/MPC 1/25 Scale Tri-Axel Gravel Trailer and semi-tractor truck. Then Monogram's Lunar Lander right after the lunar landing. Third, Revell's 1/32 Bf-109G...he cried havoc and released the dogs of modeling! Fred's interests - if built before 1900 or after 1955, then he probably doesn't notice it.
ATLAS O offers these C44-9W Locomotives, including the special theme Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway camouflaged loco.
For O scalers ATLAS has released this FUNNEL FLOW TANK CAR. Part of the Premier range, it is full of detail.
ATLAS O announces new well cars and cargoes.
ATLAS has teamed up with the Strates Show Carnival Train to allow us to model an iconic railroad spectacle - the circus train.
New castings from RUSTY RAIL launch this fishing boat and tractor.
RUSTY RAIL has been busy making masters and casting parts and scenes for HO and O modelers. These are all resin castings.
Enjoy these photos of The 8th annual Big Train Show, organized by the Johnson City Railroad Experience. Most of these photos are of the layout by the Sipping & Switching Society of North Carolina.
HERPA is getting ready for a summer party and open house in June - celebrating their 75th anniversary this year.
Thunder Model announces their set of a 1/35 DRG Class 80 locomotive and tank cars, expected for Winter 2024
HERPA's HO/1:87 scale LIEBHERR A 918 LITRONIC WHEEL LOADER is a recent release. This detailed model features working components.
HERPA makes a range of VW CRAFTER vehicles and a range of ambulances, and this review looks at a recent subject decorated for Luxambulance.
ATLAS announces an O scale steam locomotive!
SOUNDTRAXX announces the new - BLUNAMI DIGITAL SOUND DECODER.
Covered hoppers are ubiquitous on American railroads. Let us look at ATLAS' new tool N scale TRINITY 3230 COVERED HOPPER, part of the Master Line Plus range.
KALMBACH MEDIA announces several new books. Some look at railroads, some railroad divisions, specific areas, locomotives, and manufacturer catalogues.