Month: August 2025
Eureka Models AD60 Beyer Garratt
When it comes to model railroads, I’m drawn to big steam, and unusual locomotives. This Beyer Garratt from the Land Down Under fits both descriptions well.
Originally posted 2014-11-10 02:45:37.
Bachmann B&O EM-1 2-8-8-4
Bachmann released the B&O EM-1 in 2-8-8-2 as their largest HO steam offering to date.
Originally posted 2015-04-09 11:01:32.
Tamiya Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 (1978)
Exploring amongst the many cubby-holes at my favorite hobby shop, Penn Valley Hobby Center in Lansdale, PA, I came across this complete example of a well used Celica LB Turbo in a box of used radio gear. Of course, I had to rescue it.
Originally posted 2015-09-24 19:36:49.
Estes Oracle Video Rocket
The Estes Oracle Video Rocket predates the recently launched (pun intended) Estes Astrovision by a few years. It was the first motion picture rocket offered by Estes since the Cineroc of the 1970’s.
Originally posted 2015-10-18 20:27:57.
Division Point Jawn Henry Steam Turbine
During the end of the steam locomotive era, a few railroads were looking for ways to extend the life of steam power with some radical new designs, and were met with varying degrees of success (or failure).
Originally posted 2014-05-01 17:01:45.
Tamiya F-150 Racing Truck (1995)
Few Tamiya models have longevity like this one. Introduced in 1995, as of the date of this article, you can still buy this pretty cool truck at hobby suppliers like Tower Hobbies.
Originally posted 2015-08-01 16:51:55.