Bachmann has announced two new paint schemes for their Large Scale Animated Stock Cars. Those of you that are unfamiliar these cars they feature four animal heads that move about as the car rolls along. It’s also worth noting these cars come with all metal wheels on them which is a nice addition to have right out of the box.
RLD Hobbies & Winona Garden Railway have partnered to do an exclusive run of USA Trains SD70’s in the CPKCS merger scheme. There will be two road numbers available, 3919 and 3942.
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Reindeer Pass announced they are releasing an Exclusive run of Piko G Large Scale Covered Hoppers in Burlington Northern with 4 Road Numbers. Only 40 Sets of each car number will be produced. Expected in early November 2023!
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Bachmann has announced they will be making a new Large Scale Optical Auto-Reversing System. These system functions using easy to install optical sensors and features a specially designed speed controller.
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Bachmann has announced they will be making a new 1/29 Scale single dome tank car. The tank cars will be made in the following names: Shell, Quaker State, Texaco and Christmas – NP&S MRS. Claus’ Christmas Punch.
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Bachmann has announced five new paint schemes for their Large Scale Dash 9 for 2024. The locomotives will be made in the following road names: BNSF, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, Canadian National and CSX. Note C&NW will be available as an RLD Hobbies exclusive as well.
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3D Printed/Scratch Built Projects, 3D Printing Q&A & More Guest Vincent Corbo
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Hello everyone, we hope you’re ready for another all new Large Scale Live stream! On this stream we’ll be recapping the Big Train Operators Convention, what it was all about and why you should think about joining the club and attending next year. We’ll also be looking at various ways you can store your trains and also how to safely transport them as well.
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On this stream we’ll be at the Big Train Operators Convention in Bird-in-Hand Pennsylvania and we’ll be talking with BTO President Charles Bartel. We’ll be discussing the events planned for the week at the convention, some of the area’s train related attractions and also doing a recap on our experience at the North East Ohio Large Scale Train Show.
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Well, the first (hopefully of many) Northeast Large Scale Trains Show has come and gone. I think the show was a great a success and I’m looking forward to going back next year.
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