Author: rcgrabbag
Overland Models Milwaukee Road F-7 4-6-4 Hiawatha
The Milwaukee Road is right up there as one of my favorite railroads in terms of equipment used, and the F-7 is one of my favorites of the faves.
Originally posted 2015-10-06 20:13:02.
Cox Vega Funny Car (1972)
Not many toy manufacturers thought that the Chevy Vega was worthy of a miniature reproduction, but Cox produced their iconic Vega funny car anyway.
Originally posted 2014-10-17 01:36:21.
Tamiya Subaru Brat (1983, 2007)
Tamiya’s re-issue initiative continues to bring back the oldies. The Subaru Brat was originally issued in 1983 and has been re-issued in 2007. As expected, the re-issue remains very faithful to the original while adding a few improvements.
Originally posted 2015-07-17 16:08:13.
OMI UP Turbines #1 & #2 get DCC
Here’s another DCC conversion of a classic brass set, with some unique challenges. See the original post here: http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/overland-models-up-steam-turbine-number-1
Overland Models UP Steam Turbine #2
Ever heard the expression “Hard as hens teeth to find”? I think I just found one.
New Train Videos
I’ve posted a couple more videos on my YouTube channel. They are of the newly released MTH HO NYC passenger consists – the 20th Century Limited, and the Empire State Express. Both are pulled by matching streamlined Hudson locomotives.