Model Trains

Features: * New Roadnames & Roadnumbers. * Full Interior & Underbody Detail. * 2 Different Numbers for Each Scheme. * Scale Size Handrails & Grab Irons. * Correct Weight for Optimum Operation. * Correct Trucks. * Metal RP-25 Wheels. * PROTO-Max Die Cast Knuckle Couplers. * Based on a car designed by the United States Railway Administration (USRA) during World War I, this steel caboose became a fixture on many northeastern railroads. Over 40 different lines owned cars of this type and some saw over 60 years of service. * The PROTO 2000 steel center-cupola caboose comes fully assembled and ready for service. Each authentic replica has over 75 separate parts including complet
...more about the Life-Like PROTO PROTO 2000 NE Center Cupola Caboose - Assembled -- Chesapeake & Ohio #90355 - HO-Scale

This Standard Cupola Caboose (Painted/Undecorated) is Ready-to-Roll on your HO Scale Layout by Atlas Model Railroad Company. Features: * A true representation of the real thing--all of the details are in the exact same position as the prototype. * Weighted and ready-to-run on any HO scale track layout. * Bobber-style caboose. * Dual axled trucks with detailed sideframes and metal wheels. * Finely molded endrails. * Window glazing. * Separate cylinder, triple valve and reservoir. * Frame mounted AccuMate couplers. * Realistcally molded brakewheel, gear box and safety chains. * Open smoke stack. * Finely molded roof walks with realistic grated appearance. * Treaded end walks
...more about the Atlas Atlas Master(TM) Standard Cupola Caboose -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

Features: * New Roadnames & Roadnumbers. * Realistic Load Included. * 2 Different Numbers for Each Scheme. * Scale Size Handrails & Grab Irons. * Correct Weight for Optimum Operation. * Correct Trucks. * Metal RP-25 Wheels. * PROTO-Max Die Cast Knuckle Couplers. * Introduced in 1940, these 70-ton capacity cars were designed to haul structural steel, and had drop ends to accommodate loads exceeding the interior length. In service, the cars were put to work handling steel, machinery, pipe, lumber, auto frames, coal, stone and similar loads. Gons led hard lives, but some remained in service until the 1980s. A great addition to your freight car fleet, the models include a real
...more about the Life-Like PROTO PROTO 2000 52'6'' Drop End Mill Gondola w/Load - Time-Saver Kit(R) -- Pere Marquette #18850 w/Ductwork - HO-Scale

Features: * Build Head-end Traffic on your HO Passenger Trains. * By 1946, the Army's special troop sleepers were no longer needed and were offered for sale. Affordably priced and originally based on standard box car designs, they required only minor modification for civilian use as 50' box cars. But since they were equipped for high-speed passenger service, they could easily be converted to other roles. * Many were remodeled with plated-over windows and vents, new side doors and a fresh coat of paint. In service, they handled baggage, mail and express shipments. Many led long lives, remaining in use until the late 1960s with a few running on work trains into the 1980s. *
...more about the Walthers Express Box Car (Rebuilt Troop Sleeper) - Assembled -- Erie Lackawanna - HO-Scale

Features: * Faced with increasing numbers of parts and expensive shipping systems, auto makers approached freight car builders in the early 1960s about creating a universal box car for heavy parts. The basic design evolved into a smooth-side, interior post car, where load restraints could be mounted. * Heavier castings such as brake drums, engine blocks, transmissions and so on are carried in special baskets, designed for easy unloading/loading with forklifts. The large single door provides easy access to the interior. * These cars can still be seen moving in priority trains to and from America's auto assembly plants. * This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assem
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Pullman-Standard 60' Single-Door Auto Parts Box Car RTR -- Union Pacific(R) - HO-Scale

Features: * Amtrak handles more bulk mail and packages than ever and many of today's trains now include these specialized freight haulers in the consist. Purpose-built for the job starting in 1996, the cars are fitted with high speed brakes and other Amtrak equipment. While they can carry more than Material Handling Cars (MHCs), they are not equipped with head-end power couplings and are always hauled at the rear of the train. * Modernize your Amtrak Superliner II, Amfleet and Horizon Fleet long- distance trains in minutes with these HO Scale models. Each comes fully assembled and includes separately applied door latch bars, ladders and door release wheels. Working knuckle
...more about the Walthers 60' Express Box Car Ready to Run -- Amtrak(R) Silver Scheme - HO-Scale

Model Power has designed this Depressed Center Flat car to use with your HO SCALE electric model trains. Recommended for ages 8 and over. 1- Depressed Center Flat Car w/Light Safety ---40'. Features: Die cast metal body (heavy weight) Pre-wire safety light Black couplers Silver metal wheels and Black plastic wheels Includes (2) hand painted figures Flat Bed: Coral color with White lettering and numbers (Safety First 624, WT9200, it has a Black plastic hand crank) may 19/95sk.
...more about the Model Power 40' Dprsd Cntr Flatcar Safety HO

Features: * Introduced in the 1960s, these models are accurate replicas of the specialized Airslide(R) Covered Hoppers used to haul all types of powdered materials. The prototypes are fitted with a special interior fabric lining and pressurization inlets that allow compressed air to be blown through the load for faster unloading. * This HO Scale Gold Line freight car comes fully assembled and includes a complete set of add-on wire grab irons; molded drill starter points on the body simplify installation. McHenry(R) near-scale working knuckle couplers and free-rolling trucks with RP-25 metal wheelsets round out each car.
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) 50' Airslide(R) Covered Hopper - Ready to Run -- Milwaukee Road (Small Logo) - HO-Scale

Features: * National Steel Car 53' Single-Unit Well Cars are among the largest platforms on the rails. Railroads use singe-unit cars when there arent enough containers to fill a three-unit, drawbar-connected well car. In some markets, a smaller car is a better choice for shippers, so TTX now operates stand-alone cars derived from the original three-unit cars. * Walthers HO Scale 53' Stand-Alone Well Car is based on this latest design. Fully assembled and ready for service, its diecast body provides plenty of weight for good performance. Factory-applied plastic details and working knuckle couplers at each end complete these realistic replicas.
...more about the Walthers Gold Line(TM) Single Unit Well Car Assembled -- TTX #655058 - HO-Scale

Features: Some of the hardest working cars in all of railroading, gondolas are called on to move all kinds of loads that dont require protection from the weather. A favorite of the steel industry, the open tops and low sides make it easy to load big, heavy items such as structural steel, or scrap metal.
...more about the Trainman Atlas HO Trainman(TM) Evans 52' Gondola -- Undecorated - HO-Scale

Features: These easy-to-build HO Scale plastic car kits feature a one-piece body with details molded in place. Decorated models feature authentic paint and lettering schemes with end reporting marks. In addition, the trucks feature nonmagnetic axles, and the coupler pockets accepts Kadee(R) No. 5 couplers. Also features exceptionally free-rolling wheels. Cars feature high ladders and roofwalks.
...more about the Accurail 50' Combo-Door Riveted Box Car w/High Ladders & Roof Walks -- Norfolk & Western (black w/white lettering) - HO-Scale

Features: The PRR Class X-31 box cars had a novel roof design named the "round roof" or "wagon top." By curving the roof sheets to meet the eave bar vertically (leaving a 4" inset on the edge) the cars had an inside height of 10'. The X-31's were used primarily to transport new automobiles or auto parts. The majority of X-31's were first built in January 1933. In 1935, the roof of the X-31 was redesigned with a new inside height of 10' 5" in the center and 10' at the sides. The external appearance changed with the roof sheets overlapping the side sheets at the eaves. This gave a flush appearance to the roof as compared to the inset of the original design. By 1936, the sing
...more about the Bowser Manufacturing Co. 40' X-31a Round Roof Single-Door Steel Box Car -- Norfolk & Western - Flush Roof - HO-Scale

Features: To comply with laws passed in the 60s, many older 70-ton covered hoppers were converted to ballast service with the installation of special control flow doors developed by the Morrison-Knudsen Company.
...more about the Eastern Car Works Inc 70-Ton ACF/M-K Ballast Hopper Kit -- Maintenance-Of-Way - HO-Scale

Features: Blueprint series kits feature detailed plastic bodies and include trucks with metal wheelsets, individual grab irons and ladders, correct ends, doors and roofs, accurate paint and lettering. Individual cars are mixed road numbers, multi-car packs include one each of either three or four road numbers.
...more about the Branchline Trains Blueprint Series 40' AAR Box Car w/7' Door -- Western Pacific (Box Car Red) - HO-Scale