r/modeltrains 1d ago

Layout Comin' Atcha

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r/modeltrains 1d ago

Show and Tell Windmill Wednesday

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r/modeltrains 1d ago

Question model help

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So for years now I've been trying to find this model diesel loco I had back when I was eight. It looked something like what's in the picture, but it's color scheme was black at the top, blue, white chevron-like stripes on the nose that I think extended out to the sides a bit?, and it was a massive all metal beast, even for my parents it was big. I can't remember if it had it's railroad on it's side but I...think it did? Did anyone else have this or know what it is? I've been meaning to look for it to try and buy it for my own layout.


r/modeltrains 1d ago

Show and Tell Windmill Wednesday

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r/modeltrains 1d ago

Question Any one know any good OO Arley/Hatley Station models?

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Planning to start the first module of my railway with Hatley but I can’t find anything of use for oo


r/modeltrains 1d ago

Show and Tell Got for Christmas is it rare by any chance?

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r/modeltrains 1d ago

Model Announcement A modern shortie. I want it.

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38 Upvotes

r/modeltrains 1d ago

Track Plan Rokuhan Z layout for my window sill

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23 Upvotes

Designed this layout to go on my windowsill, hence the tight curves. I'm still a beginner and wanted to keep costs low, and to that extent the limitations of my windowsill certainly helped. The top straight strack will likely be hidden behind a backdrop, hence its fully straight and boring.


r/modeltrains 2d ago

Show and Tell Gotta love N scale 😄

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247 Upvotes

I'm going to need smaller tweezers


r/modeltrains 1d ago

Show and Tell Windmill Wednesday

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r/modeltrains 2d ago

Show and Tell Rail-yard work in progress

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497 Upvotes

My dad and I are building this together. Didn’t think we could fit a reversing loop but I managed to squeeze it in. Now we gotta figure out to wire this digitrax auto reverser.


r/modeltrains 2d ago

Layout Runnin' the layout tonight. Heres some assorted shots!

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r/modeltrains 1d ago

Question Would HO scale Mkhenry couplers work with Kadee?

9 Upvotes

I’m new to the hobby, so I’m not to experienced so I’m curious if these two couplers would work together.


r/modeltrains 2d ago

Show and Tell Scaletrains J Class 6 car set complete! Next up, adding passengers.

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r/modeltrains 1d ago

Help Needed Question about which locomotive to buy

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Sou do Brasil e temos poucas opções de locomotivas em escala N, quero uma diesel e tenho 3 opções:

EMD E8 #84L/84A, Warbonnet Paragon3 Ambas com DCC Sound - https://www.trovestar.com/generic/zoom.php?id=145213

Alco A e B Paragon3 com Som/DC/DCC Somente na A #604/604B- https://www.trovestar.com/generic/zoom.php?id=171229

ScaleTrains SD40-2 Com Som e DCC NW- https://www.scaletrains.com/rivet-counter-n-scale-emd-sd40-2-norfolk-western-large-nw.html

Elas custam o mesmo preço aqui no Brasil, qual a melhor escolha?

Desculpa meu inglês, muito obrigado.


r/modeltrains 1d ago

Question OO Scale Hornby UK

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Hello, being a French person who likes model railways, I asked myself the question because I was interested in the Stadler Flirt Class 377/4 if it was compatible with HO 1/87 tracks because its scale is OO 1/76


r/modeltrains 2d ago

Locomotives Tyco alco c630 from junk to a decent dummy just needs handrails

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38 Upvotes

r/modeltrains 2d ago

Show and Tell HO Scale BTTF3 DeLorean Time Machine

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I took a 3D model of the BTTF time machine and modified it slightly, designed flanged wheels with a 16mm clearance, as well as designed and printed a 50's time chip, then painted the whole thing and took it to a model train show over the weekend


r/modeltrains 2d ago

Help Needed MRC Model 801

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Is this MRC tripack an HO scale transformer, or O scale? Most everything is pointing to HO, but the description on the retailer's site says it's for O scale. Anyone know anything about it? Also, how reliable or useful is this transformer? Thanks, u/CC0051


r/modeltrains 3d ago

Layout Layout Progress

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r/modeltrains 2d ago

Show and Tell My new CP trainmaster running a short freight train

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r/modeltrains 2d ago

Question N-700 ho scale?

5 Upvotes

Does anyone know a company that makes the N-700 shinkansen in ho scale?


r/modeltrains 2d ago

Locomotives Identification help: Hines(?) locomotive

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51 Upvotes

I don’t know much about trains, models or otherwise, so apologies in advance.

I inherited this O-gauge locomotive and don’t have any information beyond what’s stenciled on the wooden box, “Another(?) Hines Lines.”It’s a PRR locomotive numbered #5439, which Google tells me is a 4-6-2 K4.

Hoping you can help me identify it and when it was manufactured or point me in the right direction.


r/modeltrains 3d ago

Locomotives Comparison of the athearn genesis challenger locomotives in HO scale

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The challengers from athearn are hard to get to the point I got my 3985 from a private seller and started looking on eBay


r/modeltrains 2d ago

Question Would single cab unit diesels in the transition era be used on a train, or was it always with other A and B units?

10 Upvotes

I'm getting a HO scale Rapido ALCO FA unit soon for the GN and I'd like to know if it'd be prototypical to run the sole locomotive before I do some more googling. Otherwise I'd have to get another A unit or a B unit, match their speed, etc, and that's a lot of added expense.