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TRAINS Steam Locomotives...................................4-7 Diesel Locomotives...................................6-7 Freight..........................................................8-9 REA/Railroad Operations..........................10

INDUSTRY Logging/Lumber.........................................11 Coal Mining..................................................12 Ore Mining....................................................13 Maritime/Intermodal.................................14 Passenger Ships...........................................15 Agriculture/Breweries.........................16-17 Livestock/Dairy.....................................18-19 Circus.............................................................19 U.S. Military............................................20-21 German Military..........................................21

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VEHICLES Trucks ............................................................49 First Responders....................................50-51 Buses/Taxis...................................................51 Automobiles..........................................52-57 Motorcycles..................................................57 Boats..............................................................57

MODELING Toy Trains/Train Sets/Layouts...................58 Structures.....................................................59 Expansion/Scenery/Storage....................60

EMD F9 A/B Diesel Locomotive Set 5IJT )0 TDBMF TFU o XIJDI JODMVEFT a powered A- and an unpowFSFE # VOJU o JT SFBEZ UP HP UP work moving your Santa Fe trains! The DCC-ready A-unit features a powerful motor with a flywheel, glazed cab and porthole windows, and working headlights; and both units feature a die cast chassis, an authentic “cigar band� paint scheme, and more. The set measures approximately 14" long..................................#R10801D $149

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Give your freight trains a steady revenue stream! This )0 TDBMF QMBTUJD LJU of a sand production facility, like the type that supplies fracking operations, fits at home in any contemporary trackside industrial site and features a railcar loading area with a safety harness beam, two conveyors, a truck fuel tank, a main office, a guard shack, a mixing bin, piping and double loading silos, printed company and safety signs, and more. Silos measures 11½" tall with a 5½"x 4" footprint while the office is 3" tall with a 4Ÿ"x 1ž" footprint; assembly required.....................................................#R78111C $44.95

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About Our Models... Unless otherwise noted, all of the HO scale models in this catalog feature metal wheels and magnetically operated knuckle couplers, and arrive ready to run. Typically, most N scale rolling stock models come with plastic wheels. A final reminder: products in this catalog are not toys; they are intended for modelers and railfans ages 14 and above.

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Class A 4-4-2 Hiawatha Steam Locomotives

Your town’s onestop shop for the lowest prices on everything from books to furni- HO Scale – 3" tall with a 6"x 4" ture, this footprint.........................#R74373E $49.95 hydrocal N Scale – 2" tall with a 3"x 2" plastic footprint.........................#R74374E $34.95 kit of the O Scale – 4" tall with a 10"x 6" “Sisters footprint..............................#R74375E $119 of Mercy” thrift store features a faux brick facade with aged details; positionable, clear plastic windows; separately applied doors; storefront and rooftop signage and decals; and more. Assembly required.

Replicas of the Milwaukee Road’s sleek and powerful, 1935 streamlined Class A 4-4-2 See the new Hiawatha steam locomotives – the first steam-powered Passenger Cars on Page 35! locomotive to reach 100 mph on a daily basis – that pulled the famous Hiawatha passenger trains, these HO scale models are magnificent recreations of the originals!

These DCC-ready locomotives feature a powerful motor and precision gearing; a well-equipped cab interior; a working headlight; a die cast chassis; a detailed, 4,000-gallon fuel oil tender; separately applied wire grab irons and handrails; an authentic paint scheme that beautifully resembles that of the original 1935 Hiawatha; and much more. The locomotive and tender measure 12¼" long.

1939 Divco Milk Trucks with a Milkman

HO Scale – 12¼" long.......................................$229 each A: Milwaukee Road #2....................................#R68366E B: Milwaukee Road #3 – Includes the Hiawatha “Indian” herald..................................#R68367E

Built by the Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company and its sucA cessors from 1926 until 1986, the Divco delivery truck in the employ of the friendly neighborhood milkman B became a familiar part of 1/43 Scale American life. These O scalecompatible (1/43), die cast models of 1939 Divco milk trucks feature a detailed inteC rior with glazed windows and opening doors, free-rolling wheels with rubber tires, and a milkman. 4¾" long; includes a display base with a clear protective cover..... $34.95 each A: Borden’s............................................................#R55201E B: Dugan’s Bakery..............................................#R55202E C: Sealtest Ice Cream.........................................#R55203E

SP Steam Variety Thrill to a wide variety of Southern Pacific steam footage!

You’ll head to California in the 1930s and catch a ride on cab forward #4100 for a trip through the Tehachapi range; watch ferries at work in the San Francisco Bay; take the famous Coast Daylight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, taking time for a few meets along the way; tour the West Oakland Roundhouse; and more.

Color and B&W, 56 minutes..........#RV9356C $29.95

New York Central Steam Power in New Jersey and Pennsylvania May & Stoving. This pictorial history, featuring images from the personal collection of steam locomotive photographer Ed May, captures a wide variety of New York Central steam power in the Eastern United States. You’ll marvel at 70 to 110 year-old shots that capture everything from 4-8-4 Niagaras to yard switchers; belching L3 and L4 Mohawks; and bullet-nosed, streamlined J3 Hudsons, each with indepth commentary. 56 pages, 82 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover....#R03467C $24.95

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N Scale – 6¾" long............................................$169 each A: Milwaukee Road #2....................................#R68368E B: Milwaukee Road #3 – Includes the Hiawatha “Indian” herald...................................#R68369E

3D Kodak Animated Sign Perfect for a rooftop or the side of a building, this simulated neon sign features working, pre-wired lights that chase to create the illusion that film is sliding out of a Kodak film roll and includes contacts for flush mounting. Requires three AAA batteries (not included); LIMITED EDITION minor assembly required.

HO/O Scale – This simulated neon sign features a 3D Kodak film roll! You even get photo-etched stainless steel supports to make a free-standing billboard. 3½" wide x 4½" tall..........#R85418E $54.95 N Scale – 1¾" wide x 2¼" tall (not 3D)..................................................#R85419E $34.95

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1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupes

Introduced in the summer of 1968, the Mach 1, with its V8 powered “sportsroof” body and numerous visual and performance enhancment, was an upgraded model of the Ford Mustang designed to compete with the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird in the American performance war.

These premium quality, 1/18 scale, die cast models of 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 muscle cars feature a finely cast body; a well-equipped interior with glazed windows and a working steering wheel, a NACA hood (with dual scoops and “351RAM AIR” lettering) that opens to reveal an intricate 351 Cleveland V8 engine with cables and hoses, opening doors and trunk, separately applied parts, plenty of simulated chrome, a detailed undercarriage, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and authentic badging.

10½" long.........................................................$79.95 each Red...................#R59507C Pewter...............#R59508C

“Fast Women” Spokesmodels Sets Ready to pose with your fastest street rod, the two attention-stealing ladies included in each of these 1/18 scale, cold cast resin sets are hand painted and finely detailed from head to toe.

Standing figures measure 4"tall....$19.95 each A: Set 1...#R59509C B: Set 2...#R59510C

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Passenger Train Sets Now, you can run passenger trains from the earliest days of American railroading with these complete, HO scale sets! You get a steam locomotive with a powerful motor and an engineer figure, a prototypical tender, three detailed passenger cars, a 47"x 38" oval A of E-Z Track with realistic roadbed, a power pack/controller, a lifetime limited warranty, and more.

A: DeWitt Clinton Train Set – This replica of America’s third steam-operated train – the DeWitt Clinton, produced in 1831 – features an 0-4-0 locomotive............................................................................#R09380D Reg: $149 Now: $119 B B: Pegasus Passenger Train Set – This set features the Norris 4-2-0 Pegasus locomotive, $ $ which was built in 1839 for Baltimore and Ohio’s line between Baltimore and Washington, D.C..............#R95481D Reg: 159 Now: 129

Locomotive Building The Construction of a Steam Engine for Railway Use Flanders. Originally published in 1911, this is the definitive text for the construction of steam engines for railroad use.

You’ll learn about locomotive systems – such as side rods, boilers, wheels, axles and driving boxes, frames and cylinders – and their functions, valve motion and shop practice while enjoying rare photographs and vintage diagrams. 245 pages, B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover...........................#R05313B $24.95

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1/24 Scale In 1829, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway held the Rainhill Trials to find the best locomotive for its line. The winner was George Stephenson’s Rocket, an innovative 0-2-2 that launched a new age in the history of transportation. A replica of that famous locomotive, this museum quality, 1/24 scale kit features laser-cut wooden parts for the locomotive body, tender and boiler; cast metal detail parts; and more. 11¼" long; assembly required. #R96997E Reg: $269 Now: $169 Motorization Kit – This easy-to-assemble motorization kit allows your Rocket locomotive to operate on G-scale track!............................................#R96300D $129

“Meeting the Train” Jigsaw Puzzle Bob Pettes. In this winter wonderland scene, a colorful 4-4-0 steam locomotive pulling a passenger train stops at a depot amidst a snow-blanketed countryside.

This 500-piece puzzle measures 24"x 18" when assembled.......#R67194B $10.95

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“4-4-OH!” Pin-up Metal Sign

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Featuring a lovely pin-up admiring a 4-4-0 steamer, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, measures 12"x 18", and includes mounting holes. #R60178A

Ambrose. This is the story of the men who built the transcontinental railroad: the investors who risked their money; the politicians who understood its importance; the engineers who risked their lives; and the immigrants, the defeated Confederate soldiers, and the other laborers who did the backbreaking work on the tracks. In Ambrose’s hands, this enterprise, with its huge expenditure of brainpower, muscle, and sweat, comes vibrantly to life.

432 pages, 6"x 9", softcover............#R01590N $17.95

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A replica of Get the Book at the golden spike that right FREE! commemorated the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, which joined the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory, this nickel and brass railroad spike is plated with genuine 22-karat gold and features authentic engravings, including “May God continue the unity of our Country as the Railroad unites the two great Oceans of the world” on one side, “The Last Spike” on top, CP executive signatures, and others. Measures 5½" long.

Golden Spike with FREE Book!...................#R87547N $49.95

Golden Spike Panorama

The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America White. This original, deeply researched history details the railroads’ pivotal role in the making of America.

But instead of a story of triumph, this volume presents a new vision of the Gilded Age, often darkly funny, that shows history to be rooted in failure as well as success.

“A powerful book, crowded with telling details and shrewd observations.”

– The New York Times. 660 pages, 8 pages of illustrations, 5½"x 8¼", softcover.........................#R05784AA $18.95

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The Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroads met at Promontory Summit in Utah Territory on May 10, 1869, for the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. In this poster, replicas of Central Pacific’s Jupiter and Union Pacific’s No. 119 recreate that meeting at the Golden Spike National Historic Site!

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Golden Spike 4-4-0 Steam Locomotives

Wearing the colorful paint schemes of the originals, Central Pacific Jupiter............................#R09261B these are the famous Union Pacific and Central Pacific Union Pacific 119.....................................#R09188B locomotives that met at the completion of the Both 4-4-0 Locomotives transcontinental railroad. Fully operable and #R09265N Reg: $250 Now: $199 ready to run, each HO scale model is 8¼" long...$125 each

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Steam / Manufacturers How a Steam Locomotive Works Parker. Technically complete yet written in a style that even a layman will understand, this heavily illustrated book shows how steam locomotives work.

You’ll review major subsystems and appliances, how each part fits into locomotives’ overall functioning, and examples of various types from a number of American railroads. 96 pages, 198 B&W photographs and 31 line drawings, 8½"x11", hardcover..........................#R10170AA $29.95

Locomotive Construction This incredible CD-ROM includes nine rare, late 19th and early 20th century books that detail all aspects of steam locomotive construction.

You get: Modern American Locomotive Nearly 4,000 Engines: Their Design, Construction Pages! and Management (1883), Handbook of the Locomotive (1890), Steam Boiler Construction (1891), The Construction of the Modern Locomotive (1894), American Compound Locomotives (1903), The Model Locomotive: Its Design and Construction (1904), Locomotive Catechism (1911) and Cyclopedia of Locomotive Engineering (1919).

3,926 pages......................................#R01218B $14.95 CD ROM

Firing the Steam Locomotive A necessary manual for firemen working on steam locomotives, this handbook – originally drafted in 1947 by the Reading Company – provides a breakdown of employee responsibilities, including how to prepare and inspect the fire, how to fire different types of coal, and how to correct bad fire conditions. You even get a detailed description of steam locomotive mechanics, including the stoker, grates, boiler, water systems, smoke and draft control, and superheater. 124 pages, 45 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover....................................#R03735C $9.95

Steam Trains This massive, 8-DVD collection is filled with spectacular Special Purchase! footage of steamers! You’ll Save $169 marvel at the largest, fastest steam locomotives from around the globe; ride railroads Over 9 Hours in some of the most exotic locations on 8 DVDs! on earth, including Afghanistan, Jordan, Turkey, India, and Paraguay; and learn many exciting facts about the history of steam engines! 9 hrs. 30 min. total runtime. #RV5231B Separately: $199 Set: $29.95

The Years of Steam This program explores the rise and fall of America’s steam trains, from the glory days of the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s through the transitional years of the 1950s and the twilight years of Over 4 Hours! the1960s and ’70s. You’ll view steam power from Central of New Jersey, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Canadian Pacific, Pennsy, B&O, New York Central, and others.

Color and B&W, 4 hrs. 5 min..........#RV9316A $8.95

Steam in the 40s, 50s and 60s

Nearly 6 Hours on 7 DVDs!

Collector’s Edition This 7-DVD collection includes seven great programs that showcase the thrilling sights and Purchase the Set! sounds of the classic steam era Save $145 in America! You get The Pennsy’s West End and Its Neighbors; Rails in the Heartland: The L&N, C&EI, and IT; Cajon to Horseshoe: Trains Across Mid-America and the West; Steam in the 50s, Volumes 1, 2 and 3; and Steam Giants Across America. You’ll see just about every type of steam that ran the rails, from Big Boys to Shays and everything in between! Color & B&W. Dolby Digital 2.0 & 5.1, 5 hrs. 52 min. #RV7718C Separately: $205 Set: $59.95

“Bear Mountain” Jigsaw Puzzle Kevin Walsh.

A 2-8-0 Consolidation hauls a passenger train through a mountain tunnel while curious bears watch as it passes by. This 1,000-piece puzzle measures 19"x 30" when assembled.........#R67210B $14.95

The Baldwin Locomotive Works 1831-1915 Brown. Recipient of the Hilton Book Award, this inside look at the practices and operations of the Baldwin Locomotive Works “...has a place in the library of any thoughtful railfan... Brown delivers an insightful account of the machinery, tools, and operations of making locomotives... The parts-drawings in the book... are marvelous.” – Railroad History Bulletin. 360 pages, 106 illustrations, 7"x 10", softcover.......................#R01625C $27.95

Alco Locomotives This lavishly illustrated book examines American Locomotive Company products from the founding of predecessor Schenectady Locomotive Works in 1848 through the company’s merger with several smaller locomotive builders in 1901 and Alco’s ultimate defeat in the competition for diesel business. You’ll view Alco’s famed steam locomotives, including Hudsons, Niagaras, Challengers and Big Boys; electrics built in partnership with GE; and diesel offerings both successful and quirky. 176 pages, 94 color and 71 B&W photographs, 10¾"x 9¼", hardcover....................................#R10179B $39.95

The History of North American Steam Chant. No machine contributed more to North America’s development than the steam locomotive. This volume highlights steam power’s evolution from the 1820s to the mid-1900s using prototypes and survivors. You’ll view steam technology as it spans the continent, learn about steam railroad consolidation, see the impact that larger and more powerful engines had on railway construction and rolling stock, and more. 446 pages, 380 color and B&W photos, 11"x 8½", hardcover.....................#R03103B $24.95

Steam Engine Throw This colorful throw recalls the golden age of the American steam locomotive when the east and west were joined by ribbons of steel rails and the prairies crackled with the thunder of the “iron horse.” Made from 100% cotton ultraweave, this is the perfect addition to any railfan’s bedroom, den or office. Measures 48"x 60"..........................#R06040C $49.95

1948 Ford F1 Pickup Trucks 1/43 Scale These O scale compatible (1/43), die cast models of 1948 Ford F1 pickup trucks feature a A realistic interior with a steering wheel, a glazed windshield B C D with wipers, plenty of simulated chrome, a realistic truck bed, separately applied detail parts such as running boards and a side view mirror, an intricate underframe, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and authentic markings. 4½" long..............................................$12.95 each A: American Locomotive Works..........................#R55178C B: Baldwin Locomotive Works.............................#R55179C C: Fairbanks-Morse.................................................#R55180C D: GM Electro-Motive Division............................#R55181C FT 103 The Diesel That Revolutionized Railroading in America Made with the cooperation of EMD to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Model FT diesel freight locomotive, this video includes a history of the type; exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage of an FT restoration underway at the EMD facility in LaGrange; pacing and run-by sequences of the completed locomotive; historical action footage of additional EMD types; and much more. Color and B&W with narration, 2 hours......................#RV6586C $39.95

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The Locomotive Engineman’s Manual James. This reproduction of a manual originally published in 1919 for instructing locomotive engineers, firemen and mechanics remains one of the most complete books ever written about the working components of the steam engine, covering everything from air brakes to the valve gear. Includes questions and answers for instruction and examination. 450 pages, 50+ B&W illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover.........#R05316B $39.95

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This amazing series takes you “under the skin” of a steam locomotive for a complete smokestack-to-firebox look at its operation and maintenance.............$19.95 each Vol. 1: Basics of Steam Locomotive Operation You’re a steam locomotive apprentice in this detailed look at the anatomy, care and operation of a Baldwin engine. Better bring your engineer’s cap and some thick gloves – you’re going to get dirty! 1 hr. 30 min....................................#RV5900C Vol. 2: Passenger Locomotive Road Operation Join three veteran steam engine crews aboard a trio of fully restored locomotives: Nevada Northern Ten Wheeler #40, Southern Pacific 4-6-2 #2472, and UP’s 4-8-4 #844. You’ll practically feel the wind in your face in this one! 1 hr. 45 min...........#RV5901C Vol. 3: Freight Locomotive Road Operation Learn how to operate three distinctly different freight steamers: a narrow gauge Shay, a 2-8-2 Mikado, and N&W’s A-Class 2-6-6-4.

1 hr. 15min........................................................#RV5902C All Three Volumes #RV5903A Separately: $59.85 Set: $49.85

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Build not one, but two jigsaw puzzles that display powerful diesel locomotives operated

by Chesapeake & Ohio, Santa Fe, and others! Each 500-piece puzzle measures 36"x 12" when assembled.................................#R77226B $14.95

Railroad Critters in Color Timko. These volumes feature vintage color photographs of, and fascinating narrative about, “critters” – 300- to 1,000-hp light-duty or industrial switching locomotives that weigh less than 100 tons. You’ll view all kinds of critters hard NEW! Volume 4...#R77794C at work, including Baldwins, Plymouths, Volume 1...............#R01084C GEs, Whitcombs, and Volume 2...............#R77752C Volume 3...............#R77779C Porters, scurrying about behind the fences of industries such as quarries, steel mills, and power plants. 128 pages, 200+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.........................................................$59.95 each

Made of aluminum, this top quality sign features a baked enamel finish, measures 12"x 9", and includes mounting holes...................#R69340B $16.95

Electro-Motive E-Units and F-Units The Illustrated History of North America’s Favorite Locomotives Solomon. Blending automotive manufacturing and styling techniques with state-of-the-art diesel and electric technologies, General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division conceived and marketed America’s first commercially successful road diesels: the E-Units and F-Units. This heavily illustrated volume is a comprehensive history of these highly recognizable cowl units. Beginning with the 1937 debut of the fast and powerful E-Units, you’ll see a magnificent collection of exceptional archival images, as well as comprehensive explanations of the impact these locomotives made on the railroad industry. 160 pages, 113 color and 31 B&W photographs and illustrations, 11"x 9½", hardcover..............................................#R10643B $44.95 The History of American Railroads

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Locomotive Engineer Caps These high quality caps resembling those worn by steam-era engineers and firemen are fully adjustable for maximum comfort....................$9.95 each Child Adult Blue....................#R99023C Blue....................#R99024C Pink....................#R06047C Pink....................#R06048C

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This program examines the golden age of diesel-powered passenger trains throughout America, from the 1940s to the 1970s. You’ll view the diesel power and legendary passenger trains of New York Central; Pennsylvania Railroad; Penn Central; Baltimore and Ohio; Atlantic Coast Line; Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis; Rio Grande; Santa Fe; Union Pacific; and others. 4 hrs. 28 min..................#RV9317A $8.95

Manual for Enginemen Volumes I-IV These collections feature rare, full-color technical films documenting the development and operation of steam and diesel locomotives.............$17.95 each Vol. I – Includes a GE film on how to operate an AC6000CW; the Southern Pacific film, Engineer’s Daily Locomotive Inspection; and Meet the EMD SD70AC. 2+ hours..........#RV7432C Vol. II – Includes the Norfolk & Western film, The Modern Coal Burning Steam Locomotive; the New York Central film, The Steam Locomotive; and Operating a Steam Locomotive, from Nickel Plate Road. 2+ hours..........................#RV7433C Vol. III – Includes Conrail’s New EL106A, which details locomotive inspection; an EMD film on how to operate an SD80MAC; the CSX film, Steel Ribbons Through Time; and more. 2+ hours.............#RV7434C Vol. IV – Includes a GE training film on starting and operating a Dash 9-44CW; the Union Pacific film, North American Cab, which showcases the SD60; and the Burlington Northern safety film, Path of a Giant. 1 hr. 37 min...........................#RV7435C

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Trainz Simulator

The TrainMaster Locomotive Simulator

Deluxe Engineer’s Edition This state-of-the-art software allows you to drive – via realistic in-cab controls – passenger and Windows XP, This computer Vista and 7 freight trains, create Compatible simulation your own 3D layouts, replicates actual train handling and locomotive operate multiple locomotives at response on real North American rail lines. 3D outthe same time, and download DVD-ROM of-the-cab graphics and realistic sounds provide the thousands of routes and locosense of operating a train, and with 22 trains and six motives. Requires a Pentium D 3.4 GHz processor or routes to choose from, there’s always a equivalent, 128MB video card, Windows XP (SP3) to new challenge. For Windows 7.....#R06690C $19.95 Windows 7, and a DVD drive. As a bonus, you also get a 4-DVD set that features RailDriver Cab Control Unit captivating views, colorful Designed for use with Trainz Simulator locomotives, and historical and The TrainMaster Locomotive Simulines full of legendary trains lator, this 1/3 scale replica of a modern spanning America from the diesel locomotive control console puts deserts of New Mexico to the realistic levers, switches and buttons at mountains of Alaska. 5 hours. your fingertips as you navigate your #R66036C Reg: $49.95 $ Now: $29.95 train across the screen. For Windows 98 – Windows 7.............#R06032E 229

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Steam & Diesel Locomotives SALE! 0-6-0 Porter Steam Locomotives Sa

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Beautiful replicas of 0-6-0 Porter light duty steam locomotives, like the type that worked at industrial settings such as steel mills and quarries across the nation in the early 20th century, DCC these HO scale models are DCC-equipped for speed, direction, and EQUIPPED lighting! Other fine features include a working headlight, a finely molded body with a detailed cab interior, metal safety rails, a brass-colored bell and whistle, an intricate underframe, a die cast chassis, and an D authentic paint scheme. 4½" long...........................Reg: $130 Now: $99.95 each A: Bethlehem Steel..........................................................................................#R69284E B: Midvale Steel................................................................................................#R69285E C: Midwest Quarry & Mining........................................................................#R69286E E D: Pennsylvania................................................................................................#R69287E E: Santa Fe..........................................................................................................#R69288E A

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DCC USRA SOUND EQUIPPED 4-6-2 Light Pacific Steam Locomotives

Alco S-2 Diesel Switchers

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GM&O...#R78531E

These premium quality, DCC-equipped B&M...#R78532E Broadway Limited Paragon2 series HO scale models feature built-in controllable Erie...#R78533E sounds, including horns, bells and engine noises!

You also get a selection of ambiReading...#R78534E ent sounds such as crew radio communications, passenger station announcements, Rutland...#R78535E freight yard, and more that operate even on standard DC layouts.

Other fine features include a die cast metal chassis; a powerful motor with dual flywheels; a detailed cab with engineer and fireman figures; numerous separately applied detail parts such as handrails, ladders, a whistle, and a brass bell; an operating headlight and cab light; locomotive and tender electrical pickup; and an authentic paint scheme. Operates on DCC or standard DC systems; 11½" long.....................................................$299 each

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Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, these DCCequipped, HO scale models of EMD E6A diesel locomotives C feature built-in controllable sounds that operate even on standard DC layouts and include recordable DCC D operations for automated sound and movement sequences. Additional features include a detailed cab with glazed windows; a powerful 5-pole can motor with precision gearing for smooth operation; an operating headlight, cab light and rear light; a die cast frame; separately applied detail parts, including handrails, ladders, horns, and bells; and an authentic paint scheme.

9¾" long.................................................................$269 each A: Illinois Central................................................#R78565E B: Kansas City Southern..................................#R78566E C: Milwaukee Road............................................#R78567E D: Union Pacific...................................................#R78562E

Baldwin 4-6-0 Steam Locomotives These premium quality, O gauge ten-wheelers feature a die cast boiler and chassis for added strength and durability; a powerful motor with flywheel coasting action, SALE$ !

Save 50 6-wheel drive, and two traction tires for ultimate pulling power; a True Blast II digitally recorded whistle and bell, a working headlight and smoke unit, and nickel-plated detail parts for maximum realism; a die cast tender with a realistic coal load; and more. 18½" long; arrives ready to run on O-27 or gentler curves.......................Reg: $349 Now: $299 each A: Southern.................................................................................#R04581D B: Pennsylvania.........................................................................#R04939E C: Chesapeake and Ohio........................................................#R04582D

These A HO scale models feature a powerful motor B with a flywheel for smooth operation, a die cast chassis, allwheel drive, a working C headlight, and authentic markings.

7½" long...$59.95 each A: Canadian D National...#R74399C B: Rail Link...#R74400C C: Southern Pacific................................................................#R74401C D: Wisconsin & Southern................................#R74402C

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These HO scale models feature a powerful motor with dual flywheels; working headlight; handrails, metal cut levers, and other separately applied detail parts; a die cast chassis; all-wheel electrical pickup and drive for smooth operation; and authentic markings.

6¼" long............$99.95 each A: Southern..........#R04729D B: Western Pacific................#R04730D C: Nickel Plate Road...................#R04731D D: CP Rail...............#R04732D E: Burlington.......#R04733D

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B These O gauge models feature a finely molded body with glazed cab C windows; dual motors with all-metal gears and flywheel coasting action; a D True Blast II digitally recorded prime mover, horn and bell; working directional LED headlights; separately applied wire handrails and grab irons; die cast trucks, truck sides and pilots; a realistic fuel tank; an authentic paint scheme; and more. 14¼" long; runs on O-27 or gentler curves.......................................$379 each A: New York Central..........................................#R04751B B: Union Pacific...................................................#R04753B C: Atlantic Coast Line........................................#R04752B D: Great Northern..............................................#R04754B

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Freight

Railroad Rolling Stock Barry. Featuring hundreds of photographs accompanied by detailed captions, this lavishly illustrated book traces the evolution of North American rolling stock. You’ll view boxcars, gondolas, hoppers, tank cars, flatcars, auto racks, intermodal rolling stock, passenger equipment, cabooses and even maintenance-of-way equipment. 192 pages, 250+ color and B&W photographs, 6½"x 8¼", softcover................................................#R10125B $19.95

40' Wood Reefers Used by the Wescott & Winks CompaA ny of Sumner, Iowa, to ship its dairy and poultry products, these 1930s-era, HO scale models of wooden reefers B feature simulated planking, a detailed roof with a walkway and ice hatches, a realistic underframe, added weight for smooth C tracking, and authentic markings.

5½" long.........$24.95 each A: Butter..............#R81858E B: Hennery.........#R81859E D C: Poultry............#R81860E D: Eggs...................................................................#R81861E

40' Double-Sheathed Reefers Used to haul perishables across the country, A 40' reefers (such as this version with a steel roof and steel ends) B plied America’s rails from the 1920s through the 1960s.

These HO scale models feature LIMITED EDITION C a finely molded body, hand-applied details such as a roof walk and a brake wheel; and D an authentic paint scheme. 5¾" long...........................................$24.95 each A: Armour.............................................................#R10881C B: Burlington.......................................................#R10882C C: Rath Packing..................................................#R10883C D: Soo Line...........................................................#R10884C

41' Steel Reefer

Fill your freight yard with this 24-piece set! You get 24 HO scale cars, including four boxcars, two covered hoppers, two open hoppers, a flatcar with logs, two gondolas, Special Purchase! two depressed center flatcars with lights, four chemical tank cars, a 40' work caboose with Save $100 a crane, a 40' flatcar with twin removable tanks, two 40' reefers, two 40' flatcars with guard rails, and a work caboose with a tank, each with plastic wheels, knuckle couplers, and an authentic paint scheme....................................................................................#R86248E Reg: $269 Now: $169

40' ARA Steel Boxcars

50' Plug-Door Boxcars

Replicas of steel American Railway Association boxcars that were used from the 1940s through the 1970s, these HO scale models feature opening doors, roof walks, ladders and stirrup steps, and an authentic paint scheme.

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Freight Depot & Warehouse Replicas of trackside buildings, these prewired and lighted (12-16V bulb included), HO scale, plastic models A have a detailed platform, glazed windows, two hand painted figures, realistic signage, and more.

A: Freight Depot B This1940s freight depot features simulated brick construction with a “wood” door and platform and accessories such as barrels and ladders. 2¾" tall with a 4¾"x 3" footprint................................................#R94494C $39.95 B: Weathered Warehouse – This model features simulated wood plank siding, a brick foundation, and hand-applied weathering. 4" tall with an 8"x 6¼" footprint.................................#R94495C $44.95

With a tight-fitting door designed A to protect the car's contents from outside dust and dirt, plug-door B boxcars transported canned goods and other fragile loads.

These HO scale models C feature a finely molded body with a detailed roof walk and stirrup steps, added weight for D smooth tracking, and $ an authentic paint scheme. 6¾" long........ 16.95 each A: Atlantic Coast Line.......................................#R10889C B: Denver & Rio Grande Western.................#R10890C C: Louisville & Nashville..................................#R10891C D: New York Central..........................................#R10892C

40' X-29 Steel Boxcars Introduced A in 1924 and LIMITED EDITION manufactured through 1934, the Pennsylvania Railroad built more B than 30,000 X-29 steel boxcars. These HO scale models feature a finely molded body, a detailed underbody, realistic C trucks with brake detail, and an authentic paint scheme.

5¾" long...$21.95 each D A: Baltimore and Ohio..........................................................#R74416C B: Chicago Great Western................................#R74417C C: New York Central...........................................#R74418C D: Nickel Plate Road..........................................#R74419C

Freight Depot Accessories

This heavyduty, HO scale steel reefer Special Purchase! features Sav e 40% a die cast metal body, a roof walk and ladders, metal axles, and more.

5½" long..............#R69255N Reg: $16.95 Now: $9.95

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24-Piece Assorted Freight Car Set

Detail your freight depot, rail yard, lumberyard or factory scene with these unpainted, HO scale, metal sets!

A: Crates, Barrels & Sacks – Includes oil drums, wooden crates and barrels, and feed sacks.

A B You even get a wheelbarrow!.....#R85064D $9.95 B: Assorted Skids – You get 15 skids in assorted sizes, including some with broken boards and others with partial loads..............................................................................................................................#R85065D $8.95

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Freight “Cute Caboose” Metal Sign

Single-Dome Tank Cars

Gulf Animated Signs Perfect for a rooftop or highway, this HO and O-scale compatible, simulated neon sign – which displays a 1960s Gulf Oil Corporation logo – features working, prewired lights that chase and sequence; photoetched stainless steel supports to make a free-standing billboard; LIMITED EDITION and more. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included); minor assembly required.

HO/O Scale – 4½" wide x 8" tall....#R00494E $52.95 N-Scale – 2¼" wide x 4" tall............#R00495E $36.95

Single-Dome Tank Cars These HO scale models of single-dome tank cars feature a finely molded body with simulated rivets, a metal rail around the entire tank with a plastic ladder on each side, a detailed underframe, added weight for smooth tracking, and authentic markings.

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0 Gauge These O gauge models of singledome A tank cars feature a finely molded B body with simulated rivets and prototypical domes; ladders, a railing, a brake wheel, and other separately C applied detail parts; an intricate underframe; die cast trucks with metal wheels; and authentic markings.

D 10" long; runs on O-27 or gentler curves............................................$59.95 each A: Quaker State...........................................#R74758C B: C.F. Simonin’s Sons, Inc.......................#R74759C C: Sparton Oil...........................#R74760C D: Owenwood Motor Oil...#R74761C

Now that is one goodlooking caboose! Made of 24-gauge steel, this sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes. #R66661AA $19.95

Cute Caboose Boxer Shorts Made of 100% cotton, these fun and flirty boxers Small...........#R06471B feature a silk-screened Medium......#R06472B “Cute Caboose” Large...........#R06473B on the back........$16.95 each

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Oil Loading Platform Kit This finely detailed, HO scale, plastic kit features platforms and stairways, piping, nozzles, safety Two combined kits shown. sign decals, nonworking light fixtures, and more.

7"x ¾"; assembly required...............#R90380C $14.95

These HO scale replicas of American Car and Foundry 10,000-gallon capacity single-dome tank cars feature a finely molded body with simulated rivets; an intricate dome; factory-applied detail parts such as grab irons, a brake wheel, and coupler cut levers; and an authentic paint scheme.

5" long..............$24.95 each A: Gulf..............#R10877C B: Shell............#R10878C

These HO scale models feature separately applied grab irons, a LIMITED EDITION detailed underframe with discharge outlets, and an authentic paint scheme.

6¾" long.......$24.95 each A: ADM..............#R74384C B: Burlington Northern.....#R74385C C: Great Northern.....#R74386C D: Rock Island............#R74387C

Replicas of hoppers in use LIMITED EDITION from the 1940s to the 1970s, these HO scale models feature a finely molded body, a die cast underframe, stirrup steps and ladders, and an authentic paint scheme. $ 4½" long.

24.95 each A: Dolese.............#R74388C B: Southern Pacific..............#R74389C C: Vulcan.............#R74390C D: Western Pacific..............#R74391C

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Show off your love for your favorite waycar with these ashcolored shirts that display various caboose styles.

Screenprinted T-Shirt on heavyMedium.............#R11218C $14.95 weight fabric Large...................#R11219C $14.95 for stunning X-Large...............#R11220C $14.95 color and XX-Large.............#R11221C $16.95 durability, the t-shirts are Sweatshirt 100% Large...................#R11222C $25.95 preshrunk X-Large...............#R11223C $25.95 cotton and XX-Large.............#R11224C $27.95 sweatshirts are 50% preshrunk cotton/50% polyester.

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36' ACF 10,000Gallon Tank Cars

50' 2-Bay Airslide Covered Hoppers

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This HO scale model of an oil storage tank, which fits right in with any industrial layout or rail yard, features a realistic resin tank and a metal ladder. 2¼" tall with a 1½"x 1¼" footprint........................#R04846B $14.95

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Wide Vision Caboose Wide vision cabooses, which began appearing after World War II, A allowed crews to see around taller cars. These HO scale models feature a finely molded body, B undercarriage, roof and cupola details; glazed windows; grab irons, ladders, a smokejack, and other separately applied C detail parts; and an authentic paint scheme.

5" long....................$27.95 each A: Santa Fe...............#R68899E D B: Great Northern...#R81882E C: FNM....................................................................#R81881E D: BC Rail...............................................................#R81880E

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REA / Railroad Operations

Railway Express Agency Delivery Truck Kit 1/87 Scale

A replica of a 1929 Ford Model AA one-ton delivery truck, this HO scale, plastic kit features a detailed interior with a glazed windshield, a prototypical grille and headlights, realistic tires, and authentic Railway Express Agency markings.

2½" long; assembly required...........#R86369C $9.95

1937 International REA Delivery Truck Kit During the late 1930s and early 1/87 Scale ‘40s, Railway Express Agency delivery trucks hustled freight of all types throughout the company’s maze of delivery routes. A replica of a 1937 Railway Express Agency delivery truck, this HO scale, cast resin kit features a cab-over-engine design with a detailed grille and glazed cab windows, a finely-molded cargo box, metal detail parts, vinyl tires, and authentic REA markings. 3" long; assembly required...........................#R74465E $19.95

1941 Chevrolet Tractor & 32' Aerovan Trailer

An Inside Look at the Railway Post Office Railway Post Office cars, where first class U.S. mail was sorted by clerks, were strictly off-limits to passengers – until now! This DVD includes a vintage RPO training film, a demonstration on RPO procedures, a colorful parade of mail cars from the 1940s through the eve of Amtrak, rides aboard the Santa Fe “Chief” and “Fast Mail,” and more.

1 hour.................................................#RV7266A $29.95

Railroads Men at Work These railroad operational films were created for railroad workers as training tools. You’ll see fascinating films such as 1937’s The Iron Horse Gets Asthma, which describes how a steam engine can become air-deprived by incorrect firing and how to fix the problem; How to Remove Railroad Wheels, which tells how to repair and replace tank car wheels; Railroadmen at Work, about repairing and replacing rails; and Crash Testing Oil Tankers, which documents manufacturer impact and spill tests.

You also get a collection of short railroad films and newsreels from the 1930s and ‘40s. Color and B&W; 1 hr. 37 min............................#RV9452B $17.95

Resembling a typical railway section house, which, found at or near sections of rail lines across the country, is used for housing workers and storing equipment, this HO scale, resin model is hand painted and finely detailed right down to the slatted roof and panel walls.

1¾" tall with a 2"x 1½" footprint.......#R04861D $9.95

Motorized Turntables with DCC

Special

Purchase!

Designed for Save $50 easy installation on new or existing layouts, these premium quality, HO scale turntables DCC EQUIPPED feature a built-in decoder with a programmable address for easy programming and operation directly from most DCC throttles; a control box to operate it on DC-powered layouts; programmable indexing for up to 60 different positions; a motorized gear drive; a sturdy, one-piece, pre-weathered plastic pit; a detailed, plastic arch bridge; a mounting template; and instructions...........................Reg: $349 Now: $299 each 90' Turntable – Pit diameter is 13¾"..............#R00586E 130' Turntable – Pit diameter is 19"...............#R00587E

82' Pullman Heavyweight MOW Cars

This HO scale, plastic model of a 1941 Chevy 1/87 Scale tractor and a removable 32' Aerovan trailer features a detailed cab with glazed windows, plenty of separately applied chrome-plated parts, factory applied taillights and clear headlight lenses, an intricate chassis, freerolling wheels with real rubber tires, authentic Railway Express Agency markings, and more. 6" long............................#R88415C $22.95

1964 Dodge A 100 Cargo Van A replica of a 1964 Dodge A100 cargo van used by the Railway Express Agency, this HO scale, 1/87 Scale plastic model features glazed windows, fine details such as headlight trim rings and side-view mirrors, simulated chrome accents and badges, a Wrigley’s Spearmint gum billboard advertisement, and free-rolling wheels with whitewall tires. 2" long..........#R78932E $23.95

REA Barrels and Crates Tracing its origins to 1839, the RailA way Express Agency (REA) was, in 1929, owned by 86 B railroads, with shares based on the proportion of REA traffic that ran on each road’s lines. These HO scale, cast metal sets include five assorted REA barrels or crates.........................................................$5.95 per set A: Barrels.........#R03845B B: Crates........#R86066B

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Section House Model

Mail by Rail

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Locomotive Maintenance Metal Signs These 24-gauge steel signs (featuring lovely attendants ready and willing to service your train) are hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, measure 12"x 18", and include mounting holes...............................................$19.95 each A: “Greased Lightning Express”...................#R69041A B: “Smooth Ride”...............................................#R69096A

1935 Ford Woody Automobiles These O scale-compatible (1/43), die cast models of Model 48 Woody station wagons feature a detailed interior; glazed windows and 1/43 Scale headlights; plenty of simulated chrome; free rolling wheels with rubber tires; and authentic badging, including a railroad herald on the side door. 4½" long; includes a display base with a clear protective cover...................$29.95 each Santa Fe (Blue).....................................................#R88516E Chesapeake & Ohio (Blue)...............................#R88517E Pennsylvania (Yellow).......................................#R88514E Denver & Rio Grande Western (Yellow)......#R88519E

Replicas of 82’ Pullman heavyA weight cars that were rebuilt for use as B living quarters on work trains, these HO scale modSpecial C els feature a Purchase%! fully outfitted Save 60 interior; complete end, roof D and underbody details, including simulated rivets E and air conditioning ducts; set-back windows; working diaphragms; intricate trucks; and authentic markings.

12" long.........................Reg: $69.95 Now: $27.95 each 12-1 Sleeper 36-Seat Diner

A: Pennsylvania Railroad...#R60267C.........#R04336C B: Union Pacific......................#R60268C.........#R04337C C: Santa Fe...............................#R60263C.........#R04338C D: Burlington Northern.......#R60264C.........#R04339C E: Canadian Pacific................#R60265C.........#R04340C

The Spreader Snow Plow The New Mega Machines of the Sierra Working 12 hours per day, 6 days per week for 3 months, Union Pacific and its contractors made history when they rebuilt two Jordan snowplow spreaders for use on Donner Pass. This program takes you behind the scenes of that monumental task, where you’ll witness the drama and difficulties the crew experienced as they transformed the plows from scraps to handcrafted snow clearing beasts. 1 hr. 20 min.

DVD....................................................#RV3017C $29.95 Blu-ray..............................................#RV3018C $34.95

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INDUSTRY

Logging / Lumber Logging Trucks 1915-1970 Photo Archive Wood. Filled with rare and archival photographs, this heavily illustrated book examines the history of logging trucks, from the trucks that first replaced oxen or horse-drawn wagons to the self-loading tractor trailer rigs seen across highways today. 126 pages, 118 B&W photographs, 10¼"x 8½", softcover................................................#R10592B $39.95 Images of Rail

Logging Railroads of Humboldt and Mendocino Counties

40' ACF Log Car with Log Skidder and Crates A replica LE! SA of an Save $10 American Car & Foundry log car with a late 1800s removable log skidder and crates, this amazingly detailed, HO scale model features a finely molded body and a simulated wood deck, a detailed underframe, stirrup steps and a brake wheel, and more.

5½" long...........#R95123D Reg: $47.95 Now: $37.95

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A replica of an American Car & Foundry log car from the early 20th century, this HO scale model, features a detailed undercarriage, a simulated wood deck, stirrup steps and grab irons, and six painted resin logs complete with knotholes! 5½” long. #R09200D Reg: $54.95 Now: $44.95

Shay Power Tour

With their articulated frame and high adhesion, 2-6-6-2 locomotives such as this were utilized by logging companies for their hauling power and ability to traverse curving, lightly built tracks common in forested areas.

This HO scale model features a powerful motor with a brass flywheel and 12-wheel drive; die cast components, including the chassis, cylinders and drive wheels; metal handrails, posts and side rails; a three-piece brass bell; operational lighting; authentic paint schemes; and, for the ultimate model railroading experience, pre-installed DCC and sound! You’ll enjoy whistles, bells, synchronized chuffing, and other sounds that work on DCC and standard DC systems.

LE! SA Save $65 7½" long.........................#R02342E Reg: $264 Now: $199

DCC SOUND

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Timber Transport Cars with Chained Logs

Tahja. A century ago, the forests of Humboldt and Mendocino Counties were home to more than 40 railroads that transported logs to processing mills at the water’s edge. This pictorial history tells the fascinating story of railroading on the northern California coast where, prior to economic depressions and the advent of trucking, massive redwoods and oaks were moved by rails that almost never connected to the outside world. 128 pages, approximately 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover................................................#R37147C $19.95

40' Log Car with Logs

2-6-6-2T Articulated Steam Logger

Updated with new cab ride footage!

This updated and expanded program traces the history of the 90-ton, three-truck Mount Emily Lumber Company Shay No.1 from her early logging days through her post-retirement adventures, including film of her “drag racing” Graham County Shay No. 25 in a radar-precise time trial! You’ll also enjoy a tour of No. 1 given by her fireman; footage from No. 1’s days spent on the Cass Scenic Railroad; the feature, A Day in a Shay, where you’ll take an exciting cab ride and follow a Shay crew on a typical workday; and more. Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, 1 hr. 37 min.........................#RV8666C $24.95

These premium quality, HO scale sets include two timber transport cars, each with die cast metal construction, removable logs with simulated wood grain texture, collapsible log stakes, real metal chains and hooks to secure your load, separately applied detail parts such as a brake wheel, intricate underframe details, and authentic markings. Each car measures 5½" long..........$59.95 per set Weyerhauser.....................................................#R78830E Westside Lumber.............................................#R78832E Georgia Pacific.................................................#R78831E Simpson..............................................................#R78833E

1941 Chevrolet Stake Bed Truck

1/87 Scale

This HO scale, metal and plastic model of a 1941 Chevy stake bed truck features engraved panel lines, a detailed cab with glazed windows, plenty of separately applied chrome-plated parts, factory applied taillights and clear headlight lenses, an intricate chassis, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires, and authentic Weyerhaeuser markings. 3" long..........#R88088C $18.95 ResemBoyd Lumber Company bling a Logging Camp Kit backwoods lumber company logging camp, this HO scale, craftsman kit features a rail shed, company store, dining hall, water tower, kitchen, and three bunkhouses, all made of quality basswood stripwood with finely textured surfaces; scenery details; instructions; and more. Measures approximately 1¾" tall with a 7"x 12" footprint depending on your choice of layout; assembly required.......................................................#R86320E $69.95 N Scale – ¾" tall with a 3¾"x 6½" footprint......................................................#R86321E $36.95

Log Cabin with Fence Kit A rustic addition to your O scale layout, this plastic kit of an old-time log cabin features snaptogether parts, 0 Scale textured surfaces for realistic log roofing and siding, and eight fence sections. Fence is 1½" tall with a 12½"x 12½" footprint; assembly required.................#R85153C $24.95

Resembling Rural Sawmill Kit an old-time, steam-powered sawmill, this HO scale, metal kit features a detailed engine, realistic pulleys and gears, a large saw blade, timber skids, and more. 5" long; 15+ parts, assembly required........................#R81070D $12.95

1948 Ford F1 Pickup Truck 1/43 Scale

This O scalecompatible (1/43), die cast model of a 1948 Ford F1 pickup truck features a realistic interior with a steering wheel, a glazed windshield with wipers, plenty of simulated chrome, a realistic truck bed, separately applied detail parts such as running boards and a side view mirror, an intricate underframe, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and authentic U.S. Forestry Service markings. 4½" long.......................#R55189C $12.95

International 175 Crawler A replica of an International 175 crawler, this amazingly detailed, 1/25 scale, die cast model features a well1/25 Scale equipped driver’s station with control instruments, mesh screen walls, and a Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS); an elevating and tilting 4-in-1 bucket with working hydraulic arms; a rear-mounted winch, headlights, and other fine add-on detail parts; rolling, segmented metal tracks; and authentic badging. 10" long..........................#R67600E $99.95

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INDUSTRY

Coal Mining

Jeffrey Coal and Ashes Handling Machinery Founded in 1876, the Jeffrey Manufacturing Co., which produced America’s first power-driven coal cutter, quickly became one of the world’s largest suppliers of coal mine and industrial equipment. This heavily illustrated reproduction of a 1924 Jeffrey catalog showcases its extensive line of bucket carriers, conveyors, elevators, weigh larries, track hoppers, track feeders, skip hoists, crushers, coal storage equipment, and more. 219 pages, B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover...............................................#R05329D $24.95

Old Coal Mine Kit This dilapidated coal mine will be a real standout on your steam or diesel era layout. This easy-to-build HO scale, plastic kit features pieces molded in four colors with hand painted weathering and molded-in wood grain details, broken slats and window frames, stairway-type ladders, a mound of coal, and more. 94 parts, assembly required.

Measures 16"x 14½"...........................#R95031C $39.95 LIMITED EDITION

36' 2-Bay Offset Ribbed Hoppers Replicas of hoppers used from the 1940s to the 1970s, these HO scale models feature a finely molded body, a die cast underframe, stirrup steps and ladders, and an authentic paint scheme. 4½" long.

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Eastern Kentucky Coal

A These DCCready, HO scale models feature a powerful motor B with dual brass flywheels and precision gearing for smooth operation; working headlights; intriC cate body details such as fans, vents and see-through steps; separately applied handrails and prototypical horns; a bell mounted on the fuel tank; and an authentic paint scheme. 10" long.......................................$119 each A: Burlington Northern Santa Fe.................#R81476E B: CSX......................................................................#R81477E C: Southern Pacific............................................#R81479E

Coal Country The Powder River Taking you to the Powder River Basin (which provides 40% of the U.S.’ coal), this incredible video shows off a cavalcade of coal trains like you’ve never seen before.

You’ll watch BNSF’s and Union Pacific’s massive coal trains in side-by-side run-bys, overtaking and meeting one another on BNSF’s Orin Subdivision – a high-traffic triple track that, for 20 miles, even becomes a quadruple track!

Widescreen, 2 hrs. 20 min.........................$29.95 each DVD...............#RV9375C Blu-ray...............#RV9376C

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A: Denver and D Rio Grande Western............................................................#R74343D B: Chesapeake & Ohio.....................................#R74344D C: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy.................#R74345D D: Southern Pacific...........................................#R74346D

Anthracite Railroads & Mining In Color Volume 2 Yungkurth. This photo-history examines the relationship between the anthracite coal industry and the railroads in northeastern Pennsylvania.

You’ll view the motive power, facilities and operations of the Delaware & Hudson, Erie-Lackawanna, and minor lines such as the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern, as well as the coal companies and proprietary shortlines they served. 128 pages, 200+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.............#R77753C $59.95

Head over to Appalachia, where coal is king!

There, you’ll see CSX and Norfolk Southern haul this valuable resource out of the hills, from the coal fields to the processing facilities on former Louisville & Nashville and Chesapeake & Ohio lines. You’ll even visit Hagan’s Switchback, the only mainline switchback in the United States, where two trains meet after traveling the difficult stretch of tunnels and high trestles of eastern Kentucky. Color, widescreen, 2 hrs. 15 min....................................#RV9583B $29.95

40' Offset Quad Hoppers Depicting A 40' offset quad hoppers, these HO scale models B feature a finely molded body with embossed rivets, detailed brakC ing system components, added weight for optimum tracking, and D an authentic paint scheme. 5½" long................................$16.95 each A: Delaware & Hudson.....................................#R10869C B: Louisville & Nashville..................................#R10870C C: Reading............................................................#R10871C D: Rock Island......................................................#R10872C

Northern Light & Power Powerhouse Kit

Davis. Filled with rare archival photographs, production statistics, historical facts and fascinating stories, this volume examines the large surface mines, equipment and companies that made western Kentucky one of the most dynamic and popular coal mining regions in North America from the 1950s to the 1980s. 128 pages, 80 color and 80 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover................................................#R10061B $34.95

Generate revenue for steam- and diesel-era railroads with this replica of a power station.

This HO scale, easy-toassemble, plastic kit features textured surfaces with a simulated brick finish, glazed windows, a large smokestack, a coal dump pit, separate doors, and more. Measures 7" tall with a 12¾"x 6½" footprint; assembly required............#R78971C $39.95

Hank’s Fuel Company Kit

Northern Light & Power Substation Kit

Perfect for any country layout, this HO scale kit of “Hank’s Fuel Company” features laser-cut wood parts; a detailed shed with a textured, shingled roof and plank siding; a one-piece resin fuel tank; a fence; plenty of metal and plastic detail parts; and more.

Approximately 2½" tall with a 3½"x 4" footprint; assembly required..............................#R78110D $34.95

Create a realistic electrical operation with this power substation.

This easy-toassemble, HO scale, plastic kit features all the details of an electrical substation, including transformers, steel framework, and intricate chain-link fencing around the facility. You even get warning signs and billboard decals! Measures approximately 6" tall with a 12½"x 8½" footprint; assembly required..............................#R78972C $32.95

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Ore Mining Historic Iron, Gold, Copper & Salt Mining Film Collection This collection of four vintage films – Copper Mining and Smelting, Iron Country: Iron Ore and Minnesota’s Future (1952), South Dakota Saga (1940) and White Wonder (1958) – examines copper, iron, gold and salt mining operations in the mid-20th century, showing you how the raw materials were extracted from the earth and processed for use in everyday life.

Color and B&W, 1 hr. 30 min....#RV9244B $14.95

Union Railroad in Color Richard Borkowski, Jr. The Union Railroad was created by Andrew Carnegie, the founder of U.S. Steel, to prevent any single railroad from having a monopoly on the traffic moving into and out of his steel plants. Due to the strict security surrounding these industrial sites, the operations of the railroad have been covered under a blanket of secrecy. But now, for the first time, and in full color, this book takes you inside the Union Railroad. 128 pages, 245 color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.............#R05062C $54.95

Bucyrus Heavy Equipment

Images of America

Gold Mines in North Carolina Hairr & Powell. Prior to the California Gold Rush of 1849, North Carolina was home to the nation’s first case of “gold fever.”

Filled with archival photographs, this volume examines that state where, for more than a century, men extracted gold from the rolling hills and valleys of the North Carolina piedmont, as well as from the peaks and rugged mountains of the western part of the state. 128 pages, approximately 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover..........................................#R78024C $19.95

Construction and Mining Machines 1880-2008 Haddock. Filled with hundreds of photographs, each expertly captioned, this photo-history examines all of the major equipment lines – including excavators, railroad shovels, draglines, dredges, drills, tractor equipment, and cranes – of Bucyrus Company, Erie Steam Shovel, Bucyrus-Erie and Ruston-Bucyrus over the past 128 years. 224 pages, 450+ B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.....................................................#R10140B $39.95

Ultra Haulers Global Giants of the ecial Mining Industry PuSprchase!

Save 60% Woof. This lavishly illustrated book examines innovations, evolutions and revolutions in large-scale haul trucks and earth-moving equipment, showing you everything from early rigid trucks and articulated dump trucks to robotic mining trucks and scraper tractors, large diesel engine development and tire technology, truck accidents, the history of crawler tracks, and more. 160 pages, 126 color and B&W photographs, 8¼"x 10½", softcover............#R03544N Reg: $24.95 Now: $9.95

Komatsu 960E-2K Electric Drive Dump Truck Put some heavy equipment on your layout!

This O scalecompatible 1/50 Scale (1/50), die cast model of a 360-ton capacity Komatsu 960E-2K electric drive, ultra-class dump truck – Komatsu’s highest capacity haul truck – is designed from nearly 250 component parts! You get a fully outfitted cab interior with glazed windows; an elevating dump bed with realistic lift cylinders;a cab deck with metal railings and stairs; an updated control panel grid, alternator, blowers, and air ducts; fold-down ladders; steerable front wheels and realistically treaded tires; authentic badging; and more.

12" long....................................................#R67604C $299

Caterpillar 993K Wheel Loader

1/50 Scale This amazingly detailed, O scale (1/50) model features a fully outfitted cab with glazed windows, a movable boom and bucket, finely molded grab rails and ladders and other plastic detail parts, articulated steering, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, an authentic CAT paint scheme, and more.

11½" long................................................#R10770C $189

Massive Wheeled Loaders These programs are loaded with footage of the world’s most impressive, massive wheeled loaders in action!

1 hr. 15 min each.............$29.95 each Part 1: Caterpillar, Liebherr, Volvo – Marvel at 180-ton Cat 994s moving limestone, with loads weighing in at 35 tons at a time; Volvo’s flagship model, the 50-ton L350F, hard at work in a limestone quarry where it moves up to 2,500 tons each day; and more..................#RV2449E Part 2: Hitachi, Komatsu, LeTourneau – You’ll visit a limestone quarry in Belgium, where you’ll see a 180-ton L1400, the largest LeTourneau wheeled loader working in Europe; head to Norway to see a mighty 200-ton Komatsu WA1200, the world’s largest mechanical loader on the market; and more................#RV2450E

LVT Mining Railroad Go where few have ventured: deep into the inner plant and strip mines of LTV Mining Company’s Minnesota operation. You’ll see the last intact group of EMD-delivered F-units that remain in operation on what was formerly known as the Erie Mining Railroad, watch Alco action on mine runs, and catch Baldwin switchers working around the plant. Finally, climb aboard an F9 for a ride through the north woods of the iron range to a Lake Superior ore dock. Color, 60 min..................#RV9588B $29.95

Material Conveyor Increase the realism of your mining layout! A replica of a material conveyor used for processing ore, this HO scale, metal and plastic model features a realistic hopper, conveyor belt, crusher chamber, and chute.

Measures 5½" tall with a 12"x 8" footprint................................................#R04868B $59.95 This HO Silver Spur scale, Mine Kit laser-cut wood and corrugated aluminum kit includes a shaft house with a shed and a tipple; a hoist house with a head frame and a forge shed; silver ore chutes for both railcar and truck loading; smokestacks, cables, black chain, and plastic accessory parts; and more. The shaft house has a 6½"x 4½" footprint and the tunnel and tipple has a 1¾"x 3¾" footprint; assembly required............#R86381E $99.95

24' Minnesota Ore Car 6-Packs

LIMITED EDITION

Based on “Minnesota-style” ore cars that served the Missabe Iron Range from 1936 A to the present, each HO scale model in these 6-piece sets features a finely molded body with simulated B rivets, a heavy die cast underframe for smooth tracking, an authentic paint scheme with a unique road number, and more.

C You get one set of operating knuckle couplers for the end cars and dummy knuckle couplers on the interior cars. Each D car is 3½” long. $99.95 each A: Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range (Early).........#R60286C E B: Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range (Modern)....#R60287C C: Great Northern....#R60288C D: Milwaukee F Road........................#R60289C E: Northern Pacific............................................#R60290C F: Union Pacific...................................................#R60291C

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Maritime / Intermodal Great Lakes Ore Docks and Ore Cars

Cement Boat

Dorin. This heavily illustrated book examines in detail all of the ore docks constructed by railroads on the Great Lakes and provides detailed looks at their operations.

You’ll also enjoy railroad-by-railroad rosters of ore cars from the 1940s to the present, photographs of the ore docks and ore cars, ore car schematics and data, and more. 128 pages, 125 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover....................................#R03607B $29.95

The End of an Era Experience life on the Great Lakes aboard the steamer Alpena with this incredible film.

You’ll see candid interviews from the ship’s officers, engineers and cooks about living and working on the lakes; get a detailed look at the cargo and conveyor system; and view rare footage of several steamboats as they fire their boilers for the last time. 1 hour.........................#RV9070C $19.95

Long Ships of the Great Lakes

Commercial Ships on the Great Lakes Von Riedel. This book features images that capture classic and contemporary vessels plying the Great Lakes. You’ll see freighters, tugboats, barges, passenger vessels and others – all hard at work – while following the demise of classic steamships as larger, more technologically advanced types entered the fray.

160 pages, 320 B&W photographs, 8½"x11", softcover.....................................................#R03224B $39.95

Freighter Kit Great Lakes

Combining documentaries, short films and newsreels, this video collection features rare footage of Great Lakes ships in the late 1950s and early 1960s. You’ll board the Edmund Fitzgerald, watch the Arthur M. Anderson maneuver locks and dams, learn about the strategic military importance of the Great Lakes, visit the Erie Canal, see ore shipping and steel mills in action, and more.

1 hr. 16 min.................................#RV5938B $17.95

Nearly 4-Feet in Length!

A replica of a 350’ freighter used on the Great Lakes to haul industrial materials, this premium quality, HO scale compat1/96 Scale ible (1/96) kit is nearly 4-feet long when assembled! You get laser cut and die cast parts; an intricate superstructure; lifeboats, stacks, a flag, and other detail parts; color decals; and more. 46" long; assembly required.........................................................................................................#R74433B $225 Running Hardware Kit – Includes brass propeller, steel shaft, and couplings.............................#R74725B $59.95

"Twilight Moon" Jigsaw Puzzle

The Port of Long Beach White. Filled with many never-before-published photographs, this book examines the Port of Long Beach, from its founding on 800 acres of mudflats in 1911 through its post-World War II growth, the container revolution, and the numerous hurdles it overcame to become America’s second-busiest container port. 128 pages, 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.............................#R03814C $19.95

Mi-Jack Translift Intermodal Crane Kit Add realism to your intermodal terminal scene!

This amazingly detailed, HO scale, plastic container crane kit features simulated steel trusses, a realistic operator’s cab, a trolley, a container grapple, an optional-position lifting mechanism, safety railings, authentic markings, and more! 6½" tall with a 7¼"x 3¾" footprint; assembly required..............................#R81063D $29.95

40' Trailer 2-Packs These sets of two HO scale, plastic models will be right at home on your intermodal trains or parked trackside. Each twin-axle, 40' trailer features textured surfaces, support legs, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires, and an authentic paint scheme. 5½" long. $

Final Run

Mark Keathley. With a full Moon shining bright in the background, a lighthouse’s own light is nearly overmatched, but still visible enough in the night sky should any ships travel near the shoreline. This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle is 34"x 16" when completed..............#R60109B $14.95

Lighthouses of North America Beacons from Coast to Coast Jackson. A wonderful reference for the lighthouse lover or maritime historian, this lavishly illustrated guide examines 71 lighthouses spread across North America, with detailed information on their history, maintenance, height, age, optic type, and service status. Includes addresses, making it easy to visit these treasures. 320 pages, 300 color photos, 9"x 11", hardcover...............#R03640C $34.95

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Storms of the Century This film examines the worst storms to ever hit lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan, and Erie. You’ll hear from survivors of the 1913 and 1940 gales, and the Daniel J. Morrell shipwreck; sail aboard a vintage whaleback freighter during a lake gale; learn about the history of the whaleback freighters; and more! 1 hour..........................#RV5910B $19.95

Steaming Through Smoke and Fire, 1871 True Stories of Shipwreck and Disaster on the Great Lakes Donahue. Once home to a thriving shipping industry, the Great Lakes area was also the site of hundreds of disasters. You’ll learn about the incidents of 1871 that reveal the dangers inherent in the industry, from the night fire aboard the J. Barber on Lake Michigan to the strange curse on the hoodoo ship Maine, which burned three times, sank once, and then blew up; and many more tales nearly too astonishing to believe.

161 pages, 6"x 9", softcover............#R03597AA $14.95

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52' 6" Flatcars with 35' Trailers Providing A piggyback service to a removable trailer with B free-rolling wheels and opening rear doors, these HO scale flatcars feature a painted, simulated wood deck; C movable ramps; authentic markings; and more. The flatcar measures 7¼" long while the trailer is 4¾" long.......$39.95 each A: Southern Pacific/Navajo Freight............#R04759C B: Baltimore and Ohio/ Railway Express Agency............................#R04760C C: New York Central..........................................#R04761C

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Passenger Ships Iron Crowns & Paddle Wheels Classic Steamboats on the Mississippi & Ohio Rivers Through rare archival film footage, this program examines the history of steamboats on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers from the 1920s to today! You’ll view steam-powered tow, packet, excursion and ore boats; Herbert Hoover’s 1929 trip; the Gordon C. Greene, the last of the passenger packet boats; a preview of the Delta Queen’s 75th anniversary celebration; and much more. Color and B&W, 1 hr. 27 min.......................................#RV7237C $29.95

Last Cruise of the Delta Queen

Nearly 3½ Hours!

This 3-DVD collection follows the steamboat Delta Queen – a sternwheeler launched in 1926 that served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before coming to the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers in 1947 – on her last scheduled overnight cruise from Cincinnati to Memphis in October, 2008. You’ll enjoy scenic riverbank views, see how the historic vessel was honored during each stop of its 10-day cruise, go aboard to look at the beautiful furnishings, and more.

Widescreen, 3 hrs. 28 min.............#RV7235C $39.95

Bon Voyage!

Jigsaw Puzzle Mark Karvon.

A colorful collage of vintage postcards and advertising posters displaying the exotic locales that the world’s most famous cruise ships visited during the golden era of sea travel, this 550-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 24"x 18" when completed................#R67048C $12.95

The Evolution of the Transatlantic Liner Frame & Cross. Learn about the history of the transatlantic ocean liner with this lavishly illustrated, pictorial history! You’ll follow the evolution of the liner, from its inception more than 130 years ago to the jet age of today; see how changing attitudes and social conditions have led to bigger, faster, and grander ships; understand the differences between liners and cruise ships; and much more. 120 pages, 100 B&W and 80 color photographs and illustrations, 10"x 9", softcover.........#R10309C $34.95

Ocean Liners Titanic, Lusitania, Manhattan & Normandie

New Orleans Delta Queen Wood Sign Reminiscent of an advertisement highlighting the jazz music, good food, and romance to be found on the Delta Queen riverboat, which cruises the major rivers that join with the Mississippi, this vintage-style, distressed hardwood panel sign measures 26"x 15"..................................................#R68699C $59.95 1/265 Scale

Constructed by master artisans, this museum quality, 1/265 scale, fiberglass and wood replica of the behemoth White Star Liner RMS Titanic features finely textured surfaces, a detailed hull with portholes; an intricate superstructure with masts (with rigging and stay-lines!), smokestacks, and windows that reveal open promenade decks; a well-equipped deck with cleats, vent shafts, lattice grates, and miniature benches; plenty of metal detail parts, including ladders, staircases, and handrails; an authentic paint scheme; a realistic propeller design and accurate anchors; Nearly 3½-Feet Long! a certificate of authenticity; and more. 40" long; arrives ready to display on the included stand with a metal nameplate. #R59503D $499

RMS Titanic

LIMITED EDITION

Combining short films, documentaries and newsreels, this video collection features rare footage of 20th century ocean liners – from well-known stories of the RMS Titanic and the RMS Lusitania to lesser-known accounts of the SS Manhattan and its World War II conversion, the building and launching of the RMS Queen Mary, the confiscation and sabotage of France’s SS Normandie, and more.

1 hr. 33 min.......................................#RV9447B $17.95

With Pre-Installed Lighting – This model includes all the great features listed above, plus long-lasting LED lighting – which plugs into any wall outlet and lasts more than 10 years – that lines the entire inside of the hull and glows through accurate prototypical window and porthole placements....#R59504D $579

Classic Liners

RMS Queen Elizabeth Britton. A treat for liner fans and maritime enthusiasts, this pictorial history examines the RMS Queen Elizabeth, the second of two Cunard Line vessels built for transatlantic service.

You’ll learn about her 1938 launch, when she was the largest passenger liner at that time; her service as a troopship during World War II; her successful postwar career as one of the world’s most popular liners; and her devastating fire and capsizing in 1972. 120 pages, 40 B&W photographs and illustrations, 10"x 9", softcover.................................#R10313C $34.95

The Unseen Olympic The Ship in Rare Illustrations Mylon. Aided by a beautiful collection of stunning postcards, previously unpublished photographs, and memorabilia, this volume examines the ocean liner Olympic’s service history during the early twentieth century. You’ll learn of her term as the lead ship of the White Star Line, her tenure as a troopship during World War I, her downfall during the Great Depression, and her eventual scrapping. 128 pages, 10"x 10", hardcover....................#R87551C $34.95

RMS Olympic Kit A replica of the RMS Olympic 1/700 Scale in her 1911 configuration, prior to her being requisitioned by the British Navy in 1915 and used as a troopship in the First World War, this 1/700 scale, plastic kit features a full hull configuration, an intricate superstructure with porthole windows, a detailed deck with simulated wood texture planking, lifeboats with davits, realistic funnels, flags and authentic markings, and a display stand. 15" long; 132 parts, skill level 3............................................#R87552D $24.95

Titanic’s Lifeboat Kit This 1/35 scale kit features an all-wood construction with African walnut, ramin, sapele, coral, plywood, and boxwood parts; brass hardware for eyebolts, deck lights, rings, and other fine details; thread for different rigging applications; a display stand; and more. 11¼" long; assembly required...............#R85213D $79.95

1/35 Scale

Titanic Stein This premium quality glazed stoneware stein features a wraparound design that shows a timeline for the design and construction of the Titanic along with the 100-year anniversary of its demise. 9" tall; holds about 1½ pints (26 oz.).............#R67269D $139

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Agriculture Ford 5000 6Y Tractor

Images of America

Litchfield Park Crouch. Home to generations of cotton farmers, Litchfield Park, in 1916, became the site to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company’s experimental development and tire-testing fleet. Filled with archival photographs, this volume examines those testing grounds where, prior to World War II, the steelwheeled tractor was replaced by the newly patented pneumatic tire as the standard for farm equipment.

128 pages, approximately 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.............#R78029C $19.95

This 1/16 scale, die cast model of a 1968 Ford 5000 tractor features a well-equipped driver's area, a cover that opens to reveal 1/16 Scale an intricate engine, a detailed chassis, steerable front wheels, treaded rubber tires, simulated steel stacks, a rear hitch, authentic badging, and more!

8¾" long................................................#R57011E $89.95

1965 MasseyFerguson 135 Tractor

Ford 8N Tractor Kit

This O scale-compatible (1/43), die cast metal and plastic model of a 1965 Massey-Ferguson 135 1/43 Scale tractor features a detailed engine, steerable front wheels, treaded rubber tires, a simulated steel stack, and more! 2¾” long; arrives ready to display in a clear plastic case with a black base.................................#R77377E $24.95

A replica of a Ford 8N, which, introduced in 1947, proved to be North America’s most popular farm tractor of all time, this HO scale, metal kit features a detailed engine, realistically treaded tires, an interchangeable plow and scraper, a lifelike farmer figure, and more. The tractor measures approximately 1¼" long; assembly required.................................................#R86357E $19.95

Massey-Ferguson 35 & 65 Models in Detail Thorne. The product of the merger between Massey-Harris and Ferguson, the MasseyFerguson 35 incorporated numerous improvements and new features and became incredibly popular worldwide. You’ll learn about that farm machine that, with a revolutionary multi-power system, gave 12 forward and four reverse gears; was more durable and versatile than the competition; and still sees service on the croplands today. 176 pages, 120 B&W and 80 color photographs, 8¼”x 10½”, hardcover........................#R10765B $64.95

A wonderful collection of digitally remastered, vintage footage originally produced by the International Harvester Company in the 1930s, this program shows classic Farmall tractors hard at work. You’ll marvel at early model Farmalls, including the F-12, F-14, F-20, and F-30, as well as the A, B, H, and M series tractors that were introduced in 1939 that showcase the early days of a brand that has become an American icon.

B&W, widescreen, 1 hr. 45 min....#RV5238C $6.95

1947 International Harvester McCormick W6 Tractor This O scale-compatible (1/43), die cast model of a 1947 International Harvester McCormick W6 tractor – a regular, or “standard” tread version of the 1/43 Scale Farmall M – features a detailed engine, steerable front wheels, realistically treaded rubber tires, and authentic badging!

3" long; includes a clear plastic display case with a base...............................#R77373E $24.95

Farmall 560 Tractor with Plow

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This premium quality, 1/16 scale, 1/16 Scale die cast metal model of a Farmall 560 tractor with a plow features a wide front wheelbase, a finely detailed engine, steerable front wheels, realistically treaded rubber tires, simulated steel stacks and a two-point hitch, an intricate 5-bottom plow, authentic Farmall markings, and more.

Tractor measures 8¾" long. #R77381E $119

Featuring the favorite slogan of Farmall devotees, this tin sign measures 12½"x 16" and includes mounting holes........#R66593A $11.95

This premium quality, 1/16 scale, die cast model of a 1947 John Deere Model G – a two-cylinder engine tractor built from 1937 to 1953 – features 1/16 Scale a detailed driver’s area, a finely detailed engine, steerable front wheels, realistically treaded rubber tires, a trailer hitch, authentic John Deere markings, and more. 8½" long........#R77376C $59.95

This Old John Deere

Featuring a Ford Model 8N tractor, which offered an improved hydraulic system, running boards and other refinements not found in its 9N and 2N predecessors, this nostalgic tin sign measures 16"x 11½" and includes mounting holes...................................#R66686A $11.95

Farmall “If It Ain’t Red” Metal Sign

Mary Thompson.

On a busy afternoon, young entrepreneurs sell fresh lemonade in the foreground while their father is equally hard at work on his New Holland tractor behind them. This 1,000piece jigsaw puzzle measures 27”x 20” when completed............................................#R73089B $14.95

1947 John Deere Model G Tractor

“Ford Farming” 8N Tractor Metal Sign

Farmall Classic Films

“Enterprise Lane” Jigsaw Puzzle

A Treasury of Vintage Tractors and Family Farm Memories Dregni. Filled with memories, short stories, essays, tall tales, and reminiscences, this book takes a nostalgic look at John Deere tractors and their role on the family farm. You’ll see what makes John Deere an American favorite among farmers and collectors alike.

160 pages, color and B&W photographs, 8½”x 11”, hardcover...........................#R10764B $14.95

John Deere Tractor with Corn Picker Kit A replica of an early 1960s John Deere tractor fitted with a 237 mechanical corn picker, this HO scale, metal kit features a tapered snout, a pair of snapping rolls and outside shields; a husking bed and an elevator (which conveys the corn to a wagon); realistically treaded tires; a lifelike farmer figure; and more. 2½" long; assembly required...............................#R86055E $29.95

John Deere Weathervane Display your affection for classic John Deere tractors with this decorative and functional weathervane!

Made of handcrafted metal, it features a classic John Deere cutout that serves as the wind-direction indicator, high quality ball-bearing wind cups, EWNS compass markers, and baked-on powder coat paint. Made in the USA, it measures 12"x 8"...............................$59.95 each Garden Mount – Includes a 60" stake...#R05823C Roof Mount – Includes a 12" rod and mounting plate...........................................#R05824C

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Agriculture / Breweries 1941 Chevrolet Stake Bed Truck This HO scale, metal and plastic model of a 1941 Chevy stake bed truck features engraved panel lines, a detailed cab with glazed windows, plenty of separately applied chrome-plated parts, factory applied taillights and clear headlight lenses, an intricate chassis, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires, and authentic DeKalb markings.

3" long...................................................#R88091C $18.95

40’ Wood Reefers

Bullseye Wall Decorations

These 1930s-era, HO scale models A feature a finely molded body with simulated planking, a detailed roof with a walkway B and ice hatches, a realistic underframe, stirrup steps, and authentic markings. 5½" long..........$29.95 each A: Narragansett Ale........................................#R68923D B: Tivoli Beer.....................................................#R68925D

Ralph Burch. Aim true!

Featuring a buxom blonde who’s just wandered into your sights, these wall decorations are perfect for your office or garage.

Metal Sign 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes. #R65179C $24.95 Wall Clock – Framed in a distinctive, riveted aluminum case and includes a quartz movement (requires 1 AA battery; not included).

Made in the USA. 14" diameter. #R65180C $39.95

Cornstalk Kits

“Cheers!”

Jigsaw Puzzle

These kits include 36 realistic cornstalks – individually constructed out of paper-like leaves around a stiff core – that are ready for “planting” on your layout. They even have golden tassels!..........................................$8.95 each HO Scale – 1" tall..................................................#R85026E O Scale – 2" tall.....................................................#R85027E

Charlie Girard.

Displaying the labels of dozens of breweries, both large and small, this 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 24"x 30" when completed. #R05422C

Grain Truck Kits Replicas of American-built grain trucks, these A HO scale, cast resin kits feature a finely molded cab and cargo bed with grille details and glazed windows, B a detailed chassis, separately applied metal detail parts, vinyl tires, and authentic markings. 3" long; assembly required.............................................................$21.95 each A: 1939 GMC Truck..............................................#R74442E B: 1946 Mercury Truck.......................................#R74443E

Cylindrical Grain Hopper Depicting a smoothside cylindrical grain hopper, this HO scale model features a finely molded body with a roof walk, hatches, ladders and stirrup steps; a four-bay underframe with detailed outlet gates; added weight for smooth tracking; blackened axles and wheels; and an authentic CN “Rainbow” paint scheme on one side like the prototype. 7½" long...........................#R94237C $19.95

“Sunbeam Bread with a Bonus” Metal Sign In the early 1940s, the image of “Little Miss Sunbeam” was created by illustrator Ellen Barbara Segner for Quality Bakers’ Sunbeam bread. Based on a vintage Sunbeam advertisement, this tin sign measures 12½"x 16" and includes mounting holes.................................#R66673A $11.95

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Moonshine Still Kit A replica of a backwoods, threestage moonshine still churning out the best “white lightning” in the county, this highly detailed, HO scale, cast metal kit features a realistic pot still and condenser, coiled tubing and whiskey barrels, a crate of bottles waiting to be filled, trees and simulated foliage, a dozing moonshiner holding a jug, a diorama base, and more. 5½" tall with a 4½"x 3½" footprint; assembly required..............................................#R85095E $19.95

“Moonshiner’s Daughter” Metal Sign Ralph Burch.

Two blonde treats, a southern belle and a bottle of corn whiskey, take center stage on this vintage-style ad highlighting the desirable potency of a good backcountry drink. Made of 24-gauge steel, this sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, includes mounting holes, and measures 12"x 18"...................#R65177C $24.95

0 Gauge These O gauge models of old time billboard SAL$ E! refrigerator Save 10 cars feature a finely molded body, a detailed roof walk, a metal floor and brake wheel, an intricate underframe, die cast trucks with metal wheels, and authentic markings.

10¼" long; arrives ready to run on O-27 or gentler curves......Reg: $64.95 Now: $54.95 each A: Berkshire Brewing......................................#R04941D B: Amherst Brewing........................................#R04942D C: Kennebec Brewing......................................#R04943D

40' Reefers

Lorelei Beer Light Box Displaying one of the most sought-after beer advertisements of all time, this reproduction of a Kessler Brewing Co. Lorelei Beer print is framed on a distinctive aluminum box with interior fluorescent lighting to bring out the rich colors of the artwork.

Includes built-in cooling vents, an 8-foot power cord, and adjustable hanging brackets. 12"x 18"; handmade in the USA..........................#R66348C $139

Ballantine Beer Animated Sign

LIMITED EDITION

Perfect for a rooftop or the side of a building, this simulated neon sign – which displays the “Purity, Body, Flavor” three ring logo of the Ballantine Brewery – features working, pre-wired lights that chase. Includes contacts for flush mounting. Requires AA batteries (not included); minor assembly required.

HO/O Scale – 3½" wide x 4" tall....#R78580E $49.95 N Scale – 2" wide x 2¼" tall...........#R78581E $32.95

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Livestock Greene’s Feed & Seed Kits

Rustic Barn Kit

Feed and seed stores also sold fencing, pesticides, herbicides, feeders, water troughs, baby chicks, dairy equipment and more, most of which arrived by rail. A replica of one of those ubiquitous stores, these kits feature laser-cut wood parts with realistic knots and imperfections; wood slat walls and framing; handrails, window sashes, hinges and signage; hand weathered corrugated roofing material; plenty of cast metal details; and more.

Pieces are tabbed and slotted with self-adhesive backing for easy assembly.

HO Scale – 3¾" tall with a 7½"x 3¾" footprint........................................................#R78108D $69.95 N Scale – 2¼" tall with a 4¼"x 2¼" footprint........................................................#R78109D $39.95

1941 Chevrolet Stake Bed Truck This HO scale, metal and plastic model of a 1941 Chevy stake bed truck features engraved panel lines, 1/87 Scale a detailed cab with glazed windows, plenty of separately applied chrome-plated parts, factory applied taillights and clear headlight lenses, an intricate chassis, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires, and authentic Pillsbury Feeds & Seeds markings. 3" long.........................................#R88067C $18.95

Cattle 7-Packs Give your stock cars a reason to exist with these cows! Each hand painted set includes seven finely molded, HO scale, plastic cattle B and calves that will bring life to your display.......................$14.95 each A: Black Angus Cattle...............................................#R04591D B: Dairy Cattle.............................................................#R00550D A

A replica of a rustic barn from the turnof-thecentury American heartland, this HO scale, plastic kit features a realistic field stone foundation; pre-assembled walls for fast and easy construction; textured surfaces including an intricate, shake-shingled roof; a hayloft door with a pulley and a rope; a roof-mounted, vintage weathervane; a concrete grain silo; an implement shed (perfect for storing farm equipment!); and detailed panel windows and barn doors in various states of disrepair. 5¼" tall with a 8¾"x 6¾" footprint; assembly required......................#R04963D $59.95

Windmills

A America’s farm landscapes were often dotted with hardworking, wooden wind mills used to pump ground water to the surface for livestock. These HO scale models feature highly detailed turbine blades, B a wooden tower with simulated weathering, and more.

6" tall............$21.95 each A: New Windmill A replica of a working windmill with shiny turbine blades, a round water tank and a hay rack. 1¾"x 3½" footprint........................................................#R04703D B: Old Windmill – A replica of a non-working windmill, with two broken turbine blades, a wellworn tower, two oval water tanks and a feed trough. 2¼"x 3½" footprint.............#R04615D

Chicken Coop Kit Build a complete chicken coop!

In addition to fencing, this HO scale, plastic kit of an old, weathered coop includes chickens, a feeder, a simulated bale of straw, plenty of detailed metal parts… even a chopping anvil! 2½"x 1" footprint; assembly required...........................#R91986D $13.95

Red Feather Farm Metal Sign This vintage-style, 24-gauge steel sign advertising “fresh eggs and poultry, sold here” is made in the USA and includes mounting holes. 16"x 12"..............#R77463AA $19.95

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40' Steel Meat Reefers

LIMITED EDITION Used to haul dressed carcasses from the slaughterhouse to the packing A house, 40’ steel meat reefers such as these plied America’s B rails from the late 1950s into the early ‘70s.

Often sporting colorful motifs or company loC gos, they were as attractive as they were functional. These HO scale models of D those railcars feature a finely molded body, hand-applied details such as ladders, stirrups, a brake wheel, ice hatches and a roof walk; and an authentic paint scheme. 5¾" long............................................$24.95 each A: Raskin Packing Co........................................#R10885C B: Rock Island......................................................#R10886C C: Swift Refrigerator Line...............................#R10887C D: Wilson Car Lines............................................#R10888C

Livestock & Meatpacking Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Series Wilson. This guide provides modeling tips to help you create a meat empire on your layout! It examines the history of the meat packing industry and traces the role of railroads in hauling livestock and meat products, and shows hundreds of rare archival photos of stockyards, livestock cars, meat reefers, and more. You’ll also learn about prototypical operations including regulations, scheduling, and stockyard layouts. 88 pages, 130 color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8¼"x 10¾", softcover..........................#R02989C $19.95

“Dick’s Deli” Metal Sign 18-Piece Chicken Set Enhance your HO scale farm with this set of 18 finely molded and hand painted plastic chickens.

Includes hens and roosters.............#R91447E $11.95

Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant Kit Add flavor to your layout with this amazingly detailed, HO scale, plastic kit! It features simulated rooftop spotlights, glazed windows and doors, intricate architectural detail, waste cans, three parking stalls, authentic Kentucky Fried Chicken signage including the famous KFC bucket, and more.

8¼"x 4¼" footprint; assembly required...............................................#R95281C $14.95

Stuff yourself with our sausage! This nostalgic, tin sign has a distressed look and includes a mounting hole. 11¾" diameter. #R66681A $11.95

McDonald’s Restaurant Kit A replica of a modern McDonald’s restaurant with a retro design, this HO scale, plastic kit features pre-colored parts; embedded “Golden Arches;” a detailed interior; a choice of standard or drive-through window treatment options; vintage-style signs; and more. 4" tall with a 7"x 6¼" footprint; assembly required..................................................#R86376E $59.95

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Dairy / Circus Images of America

Vintage Dairy Farming Film Collection

Peru

This collection of vintage films examines how dairy farms operated before they enjoyed today’s high degree of automation. You get White Ammunition (1942), which documents how milk is made and packaged; Triple Goodness (1948), which chronicles dairy production from cow to supermarket; This is the Dairy Industry (1957), which details how milk is manufactured into a variety of products; and Uncle Jim’s Dairy Farm (1963), which shows the daily chores on a dairy farm. 1 hr. 22 min.................#RV9248B $14.95

Akron Pure Milk Sign Based on a vintage Akron Pure Milk sign, this tin sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, measures 16"x 12½" and includes mounting holes.......................................................#R65066A $11.95

Divco Milk Trucks w/ Milkman Figure These HO scale, die cast models of 1939 Divco milk trucks feature a detailed interior with glazed windows, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and a hand painted milkman.

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Circus Capital of the World Adkins. This book examines the circus history of Peru, Indiana, the winter headquarters for many famous circuses (Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey, and Wallace) in the early- to mid-20th century. You’ll view the spring departure of circus trains; acts such as Terrell “the Lion King” Jacobs; and more. 128 pages, 200 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover............#R03787C $19.95

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1941 Chevrolet Delivery Trucks These HO scale, plastic models of 1941 Chevy delivery trucks feature engraved panel lines, a detailed cab with glazed windows, plenty of separately applied chrome-plat- A ed parts, factory applied taillights and clear headlight lenses, an intricate die cast chassis, 1/87 Scale free-rolling wheels with B realistically treaded tires, and authentic markings. 3" long.

A: Meadow Gold Dairy....................#R88009C $16.95 B: Sealtest Dairy................................#R88049C $18.95

Aim for his nose! This sign, displaying face values from a clown-shoot water gun game, is made of 24-gauge steel, includes mounting holes, and measures 12"x 18". #R65191C $19.95

America’s Greatest Circus Train Nelson. This pictorial essay examines the Circus Train, which, based out of the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin, traveled from Milwaukee to Chicago. You’ll learn of the train’s origins, meet many of its passengers, view its contents, follow its rail routes, and discover why it faded away after more than a half-century of service. 208 pages, 335 photos and illustrations, 10"x 10", hardcover. #R10742C $49.95

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Clown Shoot Metal Sign

Featuring a ferocious tiger, this reproduction of a vintage 1940s circus poster captures the drama and daring of a circus! 18"x 24". #R78062AA $14.95

Under the Big Top It’s not all cheers under the big top in this 1938 feature, which follows the exploits of circus owner Sarah Post, her niece, Penny, and her staff who have trouble making ends meet. Fortunately, Penny, a beautiful trapeze artist, becomes a box-office draw, but eventually gets disillusioned with life on the tightrope and runs off, right when Sarah falls ill. Called upon to lead the family business back to glory, Penny undertakes the most difficult performance of her life.

B&W, 1 hr. 3 min..............#RV2046AA $9.95

Circus Train Adventure!

Hop aboard the milelong Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus train for a journey across America. You’ll view $ 10 of every a variety of diesel locomo- purchase is donated to the Animal tives, refurbished coaches, Humane Society. circus train run-bys, an elephant water stop, famous railfan locations such as Horseshoe Curve, and more.

1 hr. 50 min......................#RV9147A $29.95

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Train Set

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G Scale This colorful, G scale circus train set includes a beautifully detailed 4-6-0 steam locomotive with an operating headlight and smoke unit and speed-synchronized sound; a tender with a simulated coal load; a combine car for your circus performers; an “Elephant” stock car; and a flat car with two circus wagons that house a lion and a tiger.

You also get a 98"x 51" oval of track, a power pack/speed controller, a lifetime limited warranty, an instructional DVD for easy setup, and more. Locomotive with tender measures 28" long............................................................................................................................#R04644D Reg: $575 Now: $475

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Cars Bring “The Greatest Show on Earth” to your model train layout!

A E C These G scale models feature a finely molded body, a detailed underframe with metal truss rods, added weight for smooth tracking, and authentic markings.

D B Each measures about 20" long.

A: Jackson & Sharp Coach..............................#R04869B $129 D: Tiger Box Car....................#R04873B $89.95 B: Water Tank Car..........................................#R04870C $99.95 E: Circus Wagon on Flatcar – Includes a “Lady Artists” tableau C: Circus Wagon on Flatcar – Includes a “Performing Elephants” tableau wagon................................#R04871B $125 wagon............................................#R04872B $125

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Civil War Train Sets To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, run your very own Union or Confederate Civil War train! These complete, HO scale sets include a 4-4-0 American steam locomotive with a powerful motor, precision gearing, a working headlight, and a detailed tender; a water car with three tanks; a boxcar with a sliding door; a gondola with four removable horses; a flatcar with three removable cannons; and a Union Army trailing combine that served as a guard car to ward off attacks (the Confederate train has a bobber caboose).

You also get a 56"x 38" oval of E-Z Track, a speed controller/power pack, an illustrated instruction manual, and a lifetime limited warranty. You even get 100 Union or Confederate soldier figures! The locomotive with tender measures 7" long.................................Reg: $275 Now: $149 each A: Union Army – Train wears U.S. Military Rail Roads markings..........................................#R88412E B: Confederate Army – Train wears a variety of Southern railroad markings............................#R88413E

This O scale compatible (1/43), 1/43 Scale die cast model of a Studebaker hearse with an inventive, slightly altered body style and wearing U.S. Army ambulance markings will make a unique addition to your WWII vehicle collection! It features a wellequipped interior, opening front doors, a hood that opens to reveal a detailed engine, glazed windows, free-rolling wheels with rubber tires, and authentic badging. 4" long; includes a display base with a clear protective cover.................#R55562C $24.95

¼-Ton 4x4 Truck Die Cast Model This 1/18 scale, die cast model of a ¼-ton 4x4 used 1/18 Scale by the U.S. Army in the European Theater of World War II features a well-equipped interior with simulated fabric-covered seats, a steering wheel, and driver pedals; a folding, glazed windshield (with movable wipers!); a hood that opens to reveal a detailed engine; entrenching tools, a jerry can, and other add-on detail parts; rolling wheels with real rubber tires; an olive drab paint scheme with authentic markings; and more. 7¼" long; includes a removable display base..................#R87515E $49.95

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A replica of the 1959 Ford Fairlane, which was a complete redesign of the ‘57-58 styling 1/87 Scale with squaredup lines, a bigger windshield, “gull-wing” headlamp brows and a “Flying V” back panel wing, this HO scale, die cast model features a detailed interior and glazed windows, free-rolling wheels, U.S. Army staff car markings, and more.

2½" long.........................................#R95217E $7.95

U.S. Army Soldiers Set of 16 Your World War II transport needs U.S. Army troops!

This set of 16 HO scale, plastic U.S. infantrymen comes ready to display...........................................#R77522D $8.95

M114 Howitzer Based on the U.S. Army M114, which first entered military service in 1942 during World War II, this HO scale, plastic model features a 155mm gun, a detailed gun cradle, a two-wheel carriage with realistically treaded tires, and more. 2¾" long.................#R78796D $19.95

Mort Künstler. Arriving by a steampowered locomotive on November 18, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln is welcomed by the residents of Gettysburg – only a few months after the most significant battle of the Civil War occurred there. This 28"x 16" print is signed and numbered by the artist................#R87561C $225

The General

Replicas of mid-19th century wooden pasB senger cars used during the American Civil War, these HO scale models feature glazed windows, a clerestory-style roof, a realistic underframe with simulated wire truss rods, and more. 6¼" long........................................$24.95 each A: Coach B: Combine Oxide............#R04833B Yellow...........#R04834B Oxide............#R04835B

1959 Ford Fairlane Sedan

1937 Studebaker Military Ambulance

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Mr. Lincoln Comes to Gettysburg

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“Guffaw-inducing gags and Purchase!

Save 60% pratfalls.” – Entertainment Weekly. Based on a true Civil War incident, this comedy classic stars Buster Keaton as a southern railroad engineer whose beloved train (with fiancée Helen Mack on board) is hijacked by Union forces. His rescue of both leads to a classic locomotive chase and some hilarious stunts. One of the finest railroad movies ever made, this 1927 silent film is accompanied by a musical score. B&W, 1 hr. 18 min. #RV6072AA Was: $24.95 Now: $9.95

Classic Military Motorcycles Set This HO scale set includes three easyto assemble metal and plastic World War II-era motorcycles, each measuring approximately 1" long......................................#R86105B $9.95

“The American Way” Metal Sign Both the vintage Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle and its shapely rider give our boys overseas a reason to fight! This 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, measures 18"x 12", and includes mounting holes.....#R87483A $19.95 A replica of a 74’ small tug (ST) ST-74 used by the U.S. Army to move Tugboat ships in port, haul fuel and Kit supply barges, this premium quality, O scale kit features a two-piece plastic hull, a detailed wheelhouse with a mainmast, a prototypical funnel, die cut plastic 0 Scale and laser-cut wood detail parts such as a bridge ladder and railings, color decals, and a display stand.

Suitable for radio-controlled operation (motor not included), it measures 18" long................#R86370B $125

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U.S. Military / German Military “Memphis Belle” Metal Sign Featuring the legendary “Memphis Belle” B-17F Flying Fortress and its famous “Petty Girl” nose art, this metal sign is made of 24-gauge steel that is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 17"x 11"; includes mounting holes..................#R87517A $19.95

B-17F “Memphis Belle” Kit

Hauling a 88mm Anti-Aircraft Gun and camouflaged LIMITED EDITION Krupp Protze Truck Transport Set 88mm anti-aircraft gun, sandbags, and a Krupp Protze transport truck, this HO scale, plastic model set of two German flatcars is a standout! Professionally hand painted, each set is unique. You get finely molded bodies; detailed underframes; an authentic Western Front camouflage scheme; and more.

The flatcars also have RP25 wheels, NEM coupler pockets that accept American knuckle couplers, and even hand weathered, real wood decks. With all this superfine detailing, this set will be the center of attention on your military layout or as a standalone display! 11" long.............................................#R86326D $289

German WWII 1931 Ford Model AA 1-Ton Army Radio Truck

0 Scale A replica of the “Memphis Belle” (the famous B-17F Flying Fortress flown by the 324th Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group), this O scale (1/48), plastic kit – with a wingspan measuring more than 2-feet wide! – features a well-equipped cockpit, a glazed nose with a realistic bombsight, two bombs on external pylons, rotating machine gun turrets and propellers, detailed landing gear, and a choice of two USAAF markings. 25¾" wingspan; 107 parts, skill level 5............................................#R87516D $46.95

Memphis Belle This 1990 action-packed thriller – starring Matthew Modine and Eric Stoltz – is a fictionalized account of the B-17F Flying Fortress “Memphis Belle” and her young crewmen, who must make one more bombing run to complete their full tour of 25 missions and return home as heroes. Hoping for a “milk run” over France, the crew is instead faced with a dangerous bombing raid over Bremen, Germany, that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! Full screen and widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated PG-13.

1 hr. 47 min.......................................#RV3084C $12.95

2006 Mack Pinnacle Axle-Forward Tractor A replica of a Mack Military Defense 2006 Pinnacle axle-forward 1/34 Scale tractor, this 1/34 scale, die cast model features a detailed cab with a steering wheel and dashboard instruments, glazed windows and headlights, an intricate chassis, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and authentic badging. 8¼" long...........#R67608C $64.95

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A replica of a radio 1/87 Scale truck used by the German military during World War II, this HO scale, plastic model features a finely molded body; glazed windows and a sunshade; realistically treaded tires, including a side-mounted spare; an antenna, wires and other radio communication equipment; and authentic markings. 2½" long........#R86270E $27.95

The German National Railway in World War II Piekalkiewicz. Featuring hundreds of rare archival photographs, this book examines the everyday operations of the German Reichsbahn (national railway) during World War II. You’ll view the locomotives and trains that rolled over nearly the entire European continent, the delivery of war material to the fronts, and more. 192 pages, 270 B&W photographs, 8½"x11", hardcover.............................................#R02318C $44.95

German Vehicles Replicas of vehicles employed by German forces in World War II, these HO scale, plastic models feature a simulated canopy, realistically treaded tires, and more.

A: Henschel Type 33 Truck – This model of a Henschel 33D1/G1 truck A 1/87 Scale includes glazed windows. 3" long...............................#R90034E $29.95 B: Opel Blitz Maultier – A replica of the half-track Opel Blitz Maultier, this model features a detailed cab with glazed windows and a simulated wood truck bed. 2½" long.

1/87 Scale B #R77443E $24.95

German 105mm Howitzer with Crew A replica of a German artillery crew firing on an enemy position, this HO scale, plastic kit includes a detailed leFH 18 howitzer – the Wehrmacht’s standard divisional field howitzer of World War II – with a splittrail carriage and eight crew figures, each historically accurate right down to his realistic headgear, uniform, and equipment. 2¼" long; assembly required..................#R04370E $28.95 1/144 Scale

Leopold 280cm German Railway Guns Code named “Anzio Annie” by the Allies, the German Leopold railway gun – which played an active role in the defense of Italy during the Allied invasion of World War II – was 70-feet long, weighed 187,880 pounds, could fire a 550-pound shell 11 miles, and sat atop a massive railway car that was nearly 70 feet long with 12-wheel trucks! These incredibly detailed, N scale-compatible (1/144), plastic models of the Leopold feature an elevating 280cm K5(E) gun, prototypical trucks, a realistically weathered paint scheme with authentic markings, a display base with a track section, “grassy” terrain, and an ammunition carrier.

Base measures 12" long and includes a removable clear plastic cover................................................................$19.95 each

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A: Tan Camouflage “Museum Version” – The prototype for this version is located at the United States Army Ordnance Museum in Maryland. Display case cover includes a summer B scene background....................................................................#R78505N B: Winter Camouflage – Display case cover includes a winter scene background...................................#R78506N

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Urban Rails DCC PCC Trolleys

Jane’s Urban Transport System 2011-2012

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Webb & Clarke, eds. This heavily illustrated, authoritative volume provides a complete picture of urban transport systems worldwide, reviewing the systems of more than 600 cities and showcasing 1,300 manufacturers along with their products and services. You’ll also get an in-depth look at the world’s operators, ongoing developments, and route and fleet statistics. 810 pages, 1,200+ B&W and color photos and illustrations, 8½"x 12½", hardcover.............#R11112N Reg: $980 Now: $99.95

Trolleys Across America Through footage captured on 8mm film in the 1940s and early 1950s, this program takes you on a trip across America to view trolleys in 23 cities. You’ll visit the Key System in San Francisco, Pacific Electric in Los Angeles, the Illinois Terminal, and others. Color, 1 hr. 26 min.....#RV6877C $24.95

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Traction Action/Trolley Treasures Combo Traction Action – Enjoy a big dose of colorful traction action shot in a variety of exciting locations during the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Your tour whisks you to dozens of cities across North America where you’ll see systems including the Reading Street Railway, North Shore Line, Illinois Terminal, Iowa Terminal, and more. Color and B&W, 1 hour.

Trolley Treasures – This incredible trolley tour showcases many of the most famous and historic trolley systems in the U.S. You’ll see Baltimore’s trolley system just before its abandonment; the trolleys of New Orleans, the oldest operating system in the U.S.; and PCC operations in San Francisco during the 1960s! Color, 1 hour...#RV5660C $29.95

Boston Below Votano & Hosking. Take a tour of the Boston MBTA subway system’s Red, Green, Blue, and Orange lines! You’ll join the 720,000 daily passengers as you ride the “T,” making stops at many of its 28 underground and 80 above-ground stations; learn about the system’s infrastructure; and see how the trains are kept in operational condition. 160 pages, 150 photographs, 12"x 9", hardcover.................#R10381C $39.95

Greller. See the evolution of rail travel in New York City!

You’ll learn how new technology changed transportation and turned a small Dutch farmland into a thriving metropolis as you follow the history of the Brooklyn Elevated Lines’ transition from steam-powered coaches to electric cable cars. 257 pages, B&W photographs, 11"x 8½", hardcover.............#R04192C $64.95

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Birney Safety Car This O scale-compatible (1/50) display model features a die cast metal body; hand-applied details such as a headlight, trolley poles with SSaAveL$E10! metal springs, and glazed windows with bars; a full interior; and a detailed underframe with cargo racks and free-rolling wheels. 7" long...........................#R88235C Reg: $59.95 Now: $49.95 1/50 Scale

Kenworth & Lowboy with PCC Car Load This O scale-compatible (1/50), die cast model is sure Special Purchas to be a collector’s favorite e!

LIMITED EDITION Save $40 and the star of your layout. It features a detailed Kenworth heavy hauler cab with Tyler & Sons Transportation markings and a prototypical 5-axle lowboy flatbed trailer hauling an astonishingly realistic, hand-weathered, PCC streetcar!

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Run a post-World War II President’s Conference Committee (PCC) trolley on your layout! Created with magnificent attention to detail, these DCC-ready, HO scale models feature a smooth, quiet motor that can operate at less than three scale miles per hour; a finely molded body with flush-fitting windows (including post-war “standee” windows near the roof and the proper thirty degree canting to the windshield); an operational LED headlight; all-wheel electrical pickup; a razor-sharp paint scheme; and more. 6¼" long...$149 each With DCC and Sound Add built-in DCC and sound for ultimate realism! You’ll enjoy DCC control of speed and lighting, and sounds such as gongs, motor generator, wheel groans, opening and closing doors, passenger stop requests, and others, many of which operate automatically on standard DC systems..................$259 each

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Named for its designer, a Cleveland Street Railway commissionA er, the Peter Witt streetcar was manufactured between 1928 and 1932 and operated in many North American cities as well as in Milan, Italy.

These colorful, HO scale and O gauge models feature a powerful motor with flywheels, a fully outfitted interior with glazed windows, prototypical front and center doors, a detailed underframe, an authentic paint scheme, and more. Can be powered via overhead wire or track pickup.

HO Scale – These DCC-equipped models feature working interior lights. 6" long............Reg: $175 Now: $149 each O Gauge – Features a digital trolley bell and a photo-etched brass safety screen. 11¼" long; runs on O-27 or gentler curves..........................................................Reg: $299 Now: $249 each HO Scale

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A: Brooklyn & Queens Transit............#R96377E.............#R95131E B: Baltimore Transit Company...........#R90162E.............#R95148E C: St. Louis Railway................................#R90856E.............#R95136E D: Toronto..................................................#R95494E.............#R95151E E: Cleveland Transit...............................#R95495E.............#R95157E

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Urban Rails New York City Subway Model

Tracks of the New York Subway

A replica of a subway car operated by MTA New York City Transit, this HO scale, die cast display model features finely textured surfaces, glazed windows, and a choice of route markings. Measures 7" long and includes a track section display base with a four-sided station clock........................................#R02357C $14.95

New York Underground Building the Country’s Largest Subway System “...express-train account of the building of the subway.” – The New York Times. On March 24, 1900, ground was broken for the Big Apple’s subway and, four years later, the Interborough Rapid Transit Line opened.

Now, through rare film footage, archival artwork, photographs and interviews with historians and subway aficionados, this program documents the building of the engineering marvel and its effect on the city’s transportation. B&W and color, 56 minutes.............#RV7052B $19.95 Images of America

Along the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Rail Line Ogorek. Through hundreds of vintage photographs, this book examines the CSS&SB railway which, in 1908, connected Chicago, Illinois, and South Bend, Indiana, and today is the only functioning electric interurban in the U.S. You’ll see vintage photographs of rolling stock, passenger trains and depots, excursion destinations, and the steel mills, factories, lakeshore and other historic sites along the 90-mile railway’s corridor. 128 pages, approximately 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.............................#R37140C $19.95

Chicago, South Shore & South Bend Railroad You’re the engineer on this fantastic cab ride aboard a Chicago, South Shore & South Bend MU train as it whisks passengers between Chicago’s Randolph Street Station and Michigan City. Footage includes runs through city, country and residential areas; meets with other CSS&SB trains; stops at several stations; varied tie and roadbed conditions; high-speed sprints; and South Shore vintage moments.

Plenty of radio chatter and natural train sound add to the excitement.

Color, 2 hours...............#RV6457C $29.95

2014 Dougherty. This newly updated edition takes a comprehensive look behind the scenes of the New York City subway system.

In addition to maps depicting every main line and yard track, there are close-up drawings of all complex interlockings; full track plans for both Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station; details on abandoned tracks and stations, radio frequencies, and whistle and buzzer codes; and explorations into future projects.

Includes details about the damage caused by the 2012 superstorm, Sandy. 152 pages, 125+ B&W and color illustrations, 11"x 8½", softcover........#R03466E $39.95

Subway Style 100 Years of Architecture and Design in the New York City Subway Robins & Garn. Published in cooperation with the New York City Transit Museum, this book Special presents an illustrated history of Purchase! the architecture and design of New York City’s Save 70% subway system. You’ll view vibrant images of train interiors, mosaic signage at stations, the evolution of the token, renderings of the still-to-be-built Second Avenue Line, and more. 252 pages, 250+ color and B&W photographs, 10½"x 9", hardcover. #R01586N Reg: $39.95 Now: $11.95

“Visit Huntington Beach” Metal Sign In the early 20th century, the Pacific Electric Railway’s distinctive red cars played a key role in increasing tourism at southern California’s beachside destinations. Promoting the Newport-Balboa Line and “15 scenic miles along the pounding surf, just a stone’s throw from the rail car” for only $1.50 round trip, this tin sign measures 16"x 12½" and includes mounting holes..................#R65073A $11.95

This Was Pacific Electric A Complete History This documentary follows the rise and fall of “the world’s greatest electric railway,” and shows you the events that led up to the Pacific Electric’s creation in 1902. From there, you’ll follow the PE’s evolution with a look at its financiers, the first lines to open, the rivalry with the Southern Pacific, freight and passenger operations, “the Hollywood Subway,” and more.

Color and B&W,1 hr. 30 min.........#RV8496D $29.95

San Francisco Cable Car Kit

The Singing Wire Volume 1: Traction in Pennsylvania This program examines 10 interurban railways in Pennsylvania during the early to mid-1950s. You’ll see the last day of streetcar service in Reading, double-trucked streetcars in Wilkes-Barre, Osgood Bradley “Electromobiles” in Scranton, Lehigh Valley Transit’s Liberty Bell route, Market Street elevated cars in Philadelphia, Brilliners and St. Louis cars on the Red Arrow Lines, PCCs in Pittsburgh, and more.

Color and B&W, 36 minutes.............................#RV7241C $29.95

Fort Dodge Line Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern 1950-1955 Take yourself back to the early 1950s when the Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railway was the longest and most important interurban in Iowa. Its 85-mile long mainline and branches incorporated 147 miles of electrified trackage. You’ll see steeple-cab locomotives and interurban cars, and visitors such as Rock Island and Chicago and North Western. You’ll even see Fort Dodge Line trains crossing the High Bridge north of Boone and two Des Moines River bridges near Fort Dodge. Color, 1 hr. 3 min..................#RV1220D $29.95

1/24 Scale

A replica of a San Francisco cable car built in 1906 and now a part of the California Street fleet, this museum-quality, 1/24 scale kit features laser-cut wood parts, including African walnut for the roof and platforms; plenty of cast metal parts, including wheels, brakes, and leaf rings; and authentic San Francisco Municipal Railway markings. 15½" long; assembly required....#R86301E $169 Motorization Kit for San Francisco Cable Car This easy-to-assemble kit allows your cable car (above) to operate on G-scale (45mm) track! You get a 5-pole motor, turned brass wheels, and more. Assembly required...................#R86302E $149

Pacific Surfliner Head-End St. Charles Line to Canal Street and the French Quarter Wood Sign Reminiscent of an advertisement highlighting the 25 cent affordability of the St. Charles Line, which rides to Canal Street and the French Quarter in New Orleans, this vintage-style, distressed hardwood panel sign measures 15"x 26".....................#R66267C $59.95

Experience the thrill of running Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner trains along the California coast at 90 mph! In this uninterrupted F59PHI cab ride, you’ll see every mile of track between LA and San Diego, along with real time, on-screen graphics showing your location, signal indications, speed limits, turnout info, milepost data and cab radio chatter. 3 hours.....................#RV4020B $39.95

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Passenger Trains Winter Weekend Jigsaw Puzzle Ilonka Karasz. The only way to reach this winter wonderland is by train! Depicting the January 23, 1937 cover of The New Yorker magazine, this 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 20"x 27" when completed. #R77031B $18.95

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Pullman Blanket This premium quality, wool blend reproduction of the blankets used in the berths of Pullman sleeper cars Special features !

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72"x 50". #R60302C Reg: $199 Now: $99.50

Sleep on a Train Experience the sounds of yesteryear aboard a cozy sleeping car: You hear “All aboard!” and a blast of the horn from the locomotive. The engines rev, the train accelerates and the whir and rhythm of the “clickety-clack” lulls you to sleep. This CD is not a collection of recordings but a continuous soundtrack that slowly fades out as you drift off to sleep.

1 hr. 14 min...........................................#RA1031C $16.95

Attention Do Not Flush While Train is in the Station Sign Perfect for your train room, bathroom or anywhere else you want to display your love of trains (and sense of humor), this 24-gauge steel sign measures 14" in diameter and includes a mounting hole.....................................#R66414A $16.95

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California Zephyr Take a cross-country ride on the famous California Zephyr in the 1950s and ’60s! You’ll marvel at beautiful scenery all the way from Chicago to California, get a personal tour of the Zephyr’s gleaming stainless steel cars, see trackside runbys, and much more! Color, 1 hour runtime.......#RV7129C $24.95

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The Cars of Pullman Welsh, Howes & Holland. Filled with rare archival photographs, car diagrams and vintage advertisements, this book traces the development, composition and evolution of the famous Pullman fleet of railroad passenger cars. You’ll view custom-built wood cars of the 19th century, steel heavyweight cars in the pre-World War II years, lightweight streamliners, and more.

176 pages, 146 color and 67 B&W photographs, 8¼"x 10½", hardcover..........#R02585B $39.95

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Passenger Trains on the Set! The ’50s through the ’90s This 7-DVD collection includes nine great programs that showcase famous passenger trains throughout America in the second half of the 20th century! You get Best of Passenger Over 9½ Hours!

Trains Vol. 3, Passenger Trains of the ’60s Vols. 1-3, The California Zephyr: The Ultimate Fan Trip, The ’60s: Passenger Steam-Electrics, St. Louis Sojourn, The Empire Builder: Discovering the Great Northwest, and Amtrak’s California Zephyr: Discovering the Great American West. Dolby Digital 2.0, 9 hrs. 42 min. #RV7399C Separately: $190 Set: $59.95

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GE E60CP Electric Locomotives Replicas of GE E60CP electric locomotives delivered to Amtrak in the mid-1970s, these HO scale models feature built-in DCC for control of speed, direction and lighting. You also get finely molded body with rivet and fan details; a powerful motor with precision gearing for smooth, scale speed operation; a die cast chassis; a prototypical double cab and a movable pantograph (non-operational); 8-wheel drive; working directional headlights; an authentic Amtrak paint scheme; a lifetime limited warranty; and more. 9½" long..........Reg: $152 Now: $119 each A: Phase II #976...............................................#R04602D B: Phase III #978..............................................#R04603D

“Experience Scenic America” Metal Sign Featuring an Amtrak F40PH amidst gorgeous American scenery – and an equally stunning tourist ready to take your snapshot! – this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, measures 12"x 18", and includes mounting holes. #R69063A $19.95

Amtrak Across America Fostik. Through the use of spectacular photos, nostalgic memorabilia and evocative text, this book takes you on a journey to showcase the rail lines, named trains – past and present – and equipment used by Amtrak over the last 40 years. You’ll see it all, from the Northeast Corridor to the West Coast and everything in between, from the classic streamliners to today’s Acela Express. 128 pages, 50 color and 90 B&W illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover....................................................#R10696B $32.95

Under 30th Street Wires Peter Lerro. Portraying a changing of the guard in the early 1990s, this scene under a maze of wires at the Race Street engine terminal, adjacent to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, shows Amtrak’s GG1 replacement – the E60 – along with an assortment of other locos decked out in Amtrak’s Phase III paint schemes, including an F40PH and a P42 Genesis.

This 22"x 18" print is signed by the artist......................................................#R78413B $39.95

Amtrak Accomodations & Services l

Specia Have you ever Purchase! wondered what it Save 50% would be like to ride coast to coast on an Amtrak train? Here is a look at such an experience as seen through the eyes of a mother and her son. You’ll get a close up look at coach, club and custom class seating; sleeping car accommodations; lounge and dining cars; on-board services and amenities; and more... you may never want to fly again!

Color, 37 minutes. #RV6041D Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45

Amtrak Cab Ride Train 645 Ride along in the cab of Amtrak train #645 as she speeds along the former Pennsylvania Railroad’s Main Line – which connected Philadelphia with Pittsburgh via Harrisburg – from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg in 1998. You’ll see Amtrak and SEPTA trains; active towers, including Overbrooks, Paoli, Park, and Cork; and more during the 105 mile journey. Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, 1 hr. 50 min. on two DVDs..................................#RV7759A $24.95

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Encyclopedias Fifty Railroads that Changed the Course of History Laws. Lavishly illustrated, this volume surveys 50 of the most important historical and contemporary railway lines around the world, from the first public passenger travel in 1807 Wales to Japan’s speedrecord breaking Bullet. You’ll get unusual and unexpected stories and facts about these lines, as well as learn of their impact on social commercial, political, engineering, and military history.

224 pages, 200+ color photos and illustrations, 6¾"x 9", hardcover.........................#R03641C $29.95

Trains A Complete Motion Picture Library Boxed Set This 24-DVD collection Purchase the Set! explores the rich Save Over 92% history of North American railroading like nothing has before! You’ll enjoy 24 action-packed programs, including Over 30 Hours Texas Steam Treasure, on 24 DVDs! Tennessee Pass & The Royal Gorge Route, The Trains of Lafayette, Winter Steam Spectacular, Steam to the State Fair, Garden Railroad Spectacular, Chicago’s Metra, On the Road with Frisco 1522, BNSF’s Stevens Pass, Challenger 3985, Colorado’s Scenic Train Rides, Santa Fe Mainline Memories, and many more.

30+ hours.

Complete Set of 24 DVDs #RV5048C Separately: $550 Set: $39.95

Golden Age of Railroads Jigsaw Puzzle Mark Karvon.

Displaying vintage locomotive advertisements from Europe and the United States, with Santa Fe’s F7A #46C as the centerpiece, this 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 30"x 24" when assembled.................................#R05423C $15.95

Hot Spots Guidebook Great Places to Watch Trains Share the thrill of more than 100 of the best train-watching locations in North America! This handy guide includes maps of the area, site descriptions and photographs, approximate number of daily trains, and photo suggestions. It also provides driving directions, nearby points of interest, local options for dining, lodging, and other activities. 272 pages, 100 color photographs and illustrations, 5¼"x 8¼"...............................................#R02538C $24.95

Locomotive Solomon. Enjoy the 20th century’s greatest locomotives, many on double-page spreads SALE! measuring two feet Save 50% across! You’ll see Union Pacific’s 4-6-6-4 Challenger; Southern Pacific’s Daylight; classic diesels from Alco, GE, EMD and others in several liveries; and more, with superb text describing the technical details of each. 160 pages, 200 color and B&W illustrations, 12¼"x 10½", hardcover...#R03019A Was: $29.95 Now: $14.95

Rails in Transition Odyssey

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This 2-disc set provides a dramatic look at railroading in the 1960s and early ‘70s, a period of immense change for railroads of all sizes. You’ll see the final vestiges of passenger service on a number of Class Is, watch freight operations during an era of railroad bankruptcies and mergers, and see a mixture of new and old liveries blended together. In all, over a dozen railroads ranging from Class Is such as the Pennsy and Milwaukee Road to smaller roads such as the South Shore pay a visit. Color, 1 hr. 44 min. #RV6911C Reg: $39.95 Now: $19.95

United States Railroad Legacy Map A prized possession for any railfan, this detailed map illustrates how railroads have interwoven with the growth of the U.S. in the 19th and 20th centuries and shaped people’s daily lives. You’ll follow the routes of today’s seven Class I railroads, Amtrak’s passenger routes, and more than 100 Class Is that ran in 1920, when the rail industry employed more than 2 million workers.

36"x 24"................................................#R55158C $12.95 Laminated...........................................#R55159C $24.95

A Railroad Atlas of the United States in 1946 Volume 5: Iowa and Minnesota Carpenter. This fifth installation in the highly acclaimed series takes you to Iowa and Minnesota – a region filled with quiet farmlands now, but in 1946 was home to a massive postwar rail network filled with passenger trains that stopped at towns all along the rail lines - through 170 beautiful, hand-drawn maps of rail systems along with detailed sections on stations, track plans, tunnels, and viaducts. “This atlas and its companions are excellent snapshots of railroading’s classic era” – Classic Trains.

232 pages, 170 color maps, 8½"x 11", hardcover..............................................#R01733C $69.95

Great American Railroads A Photographic History Swift. Filled with hundreds of photos, this history of American railroads chronicles the companies and their locomotives – steam, electric, and diesel – in freight and passenger service. You’ll enjoy images of early and contemporary preserved railroads as well as the powerful cabs of today. 192 pages, 12"x 9", hardcover...#R10710B $12.95

North American Railroads The Illustrated Encyclopedia Solomon. Spanning more than 150 years, this volume features concise histories of 101 of the most significant U.S. and Canadian railroads. Each profile includes information on the railroad’s geographic scope, motive power, rolling stock, and operations. 320 pages, 325 color and 114 B&W photographs, 9½"x 11¼", hardcover...............................#R10678B $39.95

North American Railroad Family Trees An Infographic History of the Industry’s Mergers and Evolution Solomon. A thorough explanation of the North American rail network, this book traces the histories of today’s nine U.S. and Canadian Class I railroads back to the early years of railroading. You’ll begin at the “Golden Age” of rail (1890-1930), learn of the consolidations between the World Wars, the merger mania of the 1950s through the 1970s, the first major passenger networks, and the recent mega-mergers that have left railroading in its current state. 160 pages, 59 color and 25 B&W photographs, 8¾"x 11¼", hardcover....................................................#R10744B $39.95

101 Cab Rides Watch 101 segments featuring nearly every conceivable style of locomotive – steam, diesel, and electric – and type imaginable, from high speed express trains to lowly switching operations; E-units, F-units, Alcos, and GEs; GG-1, Little Joe, Shay, Berkshire, RDC, LRC, and X2000 engines; an 0-10-0 thundering through the frigid Carpathian Mountains; and more.

4 hrs. 20 min. on two DVDs................#RV7279B $34.95

Jane’s World Railways 2011-2012 Harris & Tee, eds. This professional-grade volume, which provides you with global coverage of the rail industry, includes information on more than 450 small networks and major national systems operating in nearly 140 countries. Also Special Purchase!

Save $925 an excellent resource for locating virtually every supplier of rail equipment , this book gives you contact details for more than 2,000 manufacturers. 879 pages, hundreds of tables and illustrations, 8½"x 12½", hardcover..............#R11113N Reg: $1,025 Now: $99.95

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Baltimore and Ohio

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4-4-0 American Steam Locomotive

This HO scale model of a Royal Blue 4-4-0 American steam locomotive features a powerful motor, an operating headlight, a steam pipe stack, wire railings, a simulated coal load, a die cast chassis and boiler, a colorful Baltimore and Ohio paint scheme, a lifetime limited warranty, and more.

7½" long..............#R95054D Reg: $125 Now: $99.95

Old Time Coach This HO scale model of an 1890s-era wooden coach features a finely molded body and clerestory-style roof, brass truss rods and brake wheel shafts, metal end rails, green glazed windows, added weight for smooth tracking, an authentic B&O paint scheme, and more. 5½" long............#R93567B $11.95 Classic Railroad Series

Baltimore and Ohio

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This program features Baltimore & Ohio steam and diesel locomotives moving trains filled with raw materials such as coal, steel, grain and livestock. You’ll take a nostalgic tour of the railroad’s main lines, switching yards, maintenance shops, the elegant B&O passenger trains and depots, and more. Color and B&W, 40 minutes. #RV6094D Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45

Baltimore & Ohio Pacific Locomotives Handsome Passenger Workhorses Withers. This photo-essay examines the 4-6-2 classes of steamers, which, running as B&O’s premier passenger locomotives, were the backbone of the line’s commercial business. A musthave for fans of the once mighty B&O, this volume even includes full rosters and background text on each class. 100 pages, 125 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.............................#R41306B $29.95

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EMD E6A Locomotive

Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 SOUND EQUIPPED series, this DCC-equipped, HO scale model of an EMD E6A diesel locomotive with builtin controllable sounds operates even on standard DC layouts and features recordable DCC operation for automated sound and movement sequences. You get a selection of horns and an adjustable bell; variable-intensity engine sounds; and ambient passenger station, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, and other sounds, each with individually adjustable volume control.

Additional fine features include a detailed cab with glazed windows and crew figures; a powerful 5-pole motor with precision gearing for smooth operation; an operating headlight, cab light, and rear light; a die cast frame; separately applied detail parts, including handrails, ladders, horns, and bells; and an authentic Baltimore and Ohio “Capitol Dome” paint scheme. 9½" long............................................#R78563E $269 Great Passenger Trains

Dining on the B&O

Baltimore & Ohio’s Capitol Limited and National Limited Welsh. In 1923, Baltimore and Ohio started its Capitol Limited passenger train service between Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Chicago and, two years later, added the National Limited to link the nation’s capitol to St. Louis. This heavily illustrated book presents the history of those famous lines, from route information and period advertisements to motive power and interior views of passenger cars. 160 pages, 174 color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover.....................................................#R03621N $36.95

Recipes and Sidelights from a Bygone Age Greco & Spence. During the heyday of American passenger railroading, Baltimore & Ohio’s cuisine won wide acclaim as the finest railway food in the country. This book combines many of B&O’s best original recipes with historical photographs to capture the elegance and charm of the dining car experience. Start cooking the B&O way! 208 pages, 25 B&W and 16 color photographs, 9"x 8", hardcover.....................................#R01724C $34.95

F7 Diesel Locomotives These DCC-ready, HO scale models feature a powerful motor, a finely molded body, a working A headlight on the A unit, glazed windows and portholes, an authentic B&O paint scheme, and a lifetime limited B warranty................$79.95 each A: F7A – 7" long.............................................................................#R04798B B: F7B – 6¾" long..........................................................................#R04799B

40' Youngstown Door Boxcar This HO scale model of a Youngstown-door boxcar – a type in common use from the 1950s through the 1980s – features a finely molded body with a roof walk, stirrup steps and ladders, added weight for smooth tracking, and an authentic B&O paint scheme. 5½" long....#R74900E $24.95

This wonderfully nostalgic tribute to the Baltimore and Ohio features the railroad’s “Capitol Dome” logo on a die cut and embossed aluminum sign that measures 8" in diameter and includes mounting holes..........#R68172D $12.95

Baltimore and Ohio Cap Made of 100% cotton twill, this high quality, black cap includes an embroidered B&O “Capitol Dome” logo on the front and an adjustable rear strap for perfect sizing............................#R08673B $14.95

Baltimore and Ohio Mug Royal Blue Passenger Train Set

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See above for an additional matching coach.

This complete, N scale set includes a 4-4-0 American steam locomotive; a tender with a powerful motor and a realistic coal load; two old-time coaches and a combine, each with a clerestory roof, glazed windows and a detailed underframe; Baltimore and Ohio markings; a 34"x 24" oval of E-Z Track; and a power pack/speed controller. Locomotive with tender is 4" long.............#R00106E Reg: $189 Now: $149

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B&O Metal Sign

This large, 11-ounce ceramic mug features the road’s famous “Capitol Dome” herald on both sides. Microwave and dishwasher safe.............#R69623B $7.95

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Chesapeake and Ohio / Chessie Starlight Chessie Pillow

chesapeake and Ohio T1 2-10-4 Steam Locomotive The T1 variant of the 2-10-4 Texas steam locomotive, introduced by Chesapeake and Ohio in 1930, was designed to pull heavy, 13,500-ton coal drags from the Ohio River straight through to Toledo.

Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, this DCC-equipped, HO scale model of one of those locomotives features built-in controllable sounds – such as engine chuff, whistles, bell, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, and many others – that operate even on standard DC layouts, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and synchronized puffing smoke!

Additional fine features include a detailed cab interior with a flickering firebox and operating cab roof vents; a powerful motor with precision gearing; a finely molded body and a die cast chassis; an operating headlight; handrails and ladders; a whistle and a brass bell; a tender with a die cast chassis, a simulated coal load, and a working backup light; and an authentic C&O paint scheme. 15¼" long........#R78595C $399

C&O Cab Rides 1950s This 2-DVD compilation of C&O publicity films used in simulator exhibits puts you in the cab of C&O locomotives at many different locations, including the Rivanna, James River, Alleghany, and New River Subdivisions in West Virginia and Virginia; the Pere Marquette District in the Great Lakes Region; the Chicago Division; and others.

B&W and color, 1 hr. 52 min..........#RV2243C $24.95

250-Ton Steam Crane & Boom Tender A replica of a railroad crane in use since the 1940s, this HO scale model features a rotating cab and an elevating boom, a tender with sideboards and a crew “doghouse,” and authentic C&O markings.

18" long.................................................#R91976C $49.95

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Alco C630 Diesel Locomotive A replica of one of the four C630s – a six axle, 3,000horsepower diesel locomotive built by Alco between 1965 and 1967 – operated by Chesapeake and Ohio, this DCC-ready, HO scale model features a powerful motor with brass flywheels; glazed cab windows; operating headlights; a detailed rooftop radiator section with a photoetched metal walkway; brass windshield wipers, MU hoses, and air hoses; wire grab irons and coupler lift bars; a die cast frame; HiAd trucks; and a C&O paint scheme. 9½" long....#R01266D $199 With DCC and Sound – Get all of the features above plus built-in DCC and sound for the ultimate model railroading experience! You’ll enjoy more than 14 sounds, including engine startup and shutdown, bell, air horn, dynamic brakes, radiator fans and brake squeal.............................................#R01267D $299

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You’ll “sleep like a kitten” with this high quality, full count tapestry pillow! Featuring a remarkable image of Chessie the Railroad Kitten, it measures 17"x 17" and includes piped edges.........................#R41309E $39.95

“Sleep Like a Kitten!”

Metal Sign

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E7A Diesel Locomotive

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EMD’s E7 series diesel locomotives were the most popular passenger locomotives ever produced. A replica of the E7A Pere Marquette, the pride of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, this DCC-ready, HO scale model features a 5-pole motor with dual brass flywheels and precision gearing for smooth operation, a prototypical bulldog nose, a detailed cab with crew figures, operational lighting, see-through steps, a working diaphragm, truck side frames with floating journal covers, 12-wheel electrical pickup, and an authentic C&O paint scheme.

9½" long....................................................#R78850E $199 With DCC and Sound – Get all the same great features above plus built-in DCC and sound for the ultimate model railroading experience! You’ll enjoy engine, horn, bell, squealing brakes, and many other sounds that will bring your train to life!...............................................................#R78849E $299

Sleeping like a kitten will never be the same! Made of 24-gauge steel, this sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint.

12"x 18"; includes mounting holes. #R66547A $

19.95 Chessie Kitten Cap Made of premium quality cotton twill, this tan and navy blue cap features an embroidered Chessie sleeping peacefully on the front.

Includes an adjustable strap for maximum comfort. #R68869B $14.95

Chessie System Metal Sign Purrr-fect for every train enthusiast, this wonderfully nostalgic tribute to the lovable kitten that became one of the most well-known company symbols of all time features Chessie the Railroad Kitten hugging the Chessie System logo’s “C.” This glossy and embossed aluminum sign measures 5½"x 8" and includes rounded corners with mounting holes.........#R68914D $12.95

Chessie Sand Patch Volume 1 The Chessie System’s historic Sand Patch route is one of the most grueling lines ever built.

You’ll follow its busy operations as trains tackle the tough grades – which ascend more than 1,000 feet in less than 20 miles – from Cumberland, Maryland through the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a plethora of locomotive types, visit the famous Sand Patch tunnel, follow trains out of Cumberland and across the treacherous line towards Rockport, and more.

54 minutes.....................................#RV2245C $29.95

GP35 Diesel Locomotive A replica of the Phase 1a version of the GP35, which, produced from late 1963 to early ‘64, was the most widely used variant, this DCC-ready, HO scale model features an advanced drive mechanism, photo-etched sun shades and cast metal air horns, seethrough fans and factory-applied handrails, working front and rear directional lights, a low profile fuel tank, and an authentic Chessie System paint scheme. 7¾" long........................#R81918E $129

34’ PS2 2-Bay Covered Hopper Built by PullmanStandard from the late 1940s into the 1950s, the 2,003-cubic-foot-capacity 2-bay hopper featured eight round roof hatches for quick loading.

This HO scale model of that efficient commodity carrier features a photo-etched metal roof walk, intricately detailed roof and outlet hatches, simulated brake equipment, added weight for smooth tracking, and an authentic Chessie System paint scheme. 4½" long...................#R81919E $29.95

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L&N / ACL / SAL / CSX CSX

LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE Alco FA2 Diesel Locomotive The 1,600-horsepower FA2 diesel locomotive, built by Alco from 1950 to 1956, was essentially an FA1 with a 1,000-horsepower engine upgrade and a lengthened body to allow the installation of a steam generator for passenger service. A replica of one of those venerable Alco workhorses, this HO scale model features factory-installed DCC and sound. You’ll enjoy 19 sounds – including a prototypical Alco FA-2 prime mover diesel engine and prototypical short and long horns – bell, coupler crash, brake squeal, dynamic brake and brake air release, six of which operate automatically on analog systems.

You also get a 5-pole motor with dual flywheels; separately applied detail parts such as metal handrails (including prototypical eyebrow grabs), windshield wipers, and horns; a full cab interior with glazed windows; directional constant lighting; a die cast chassis, and an authentic Louisville & Nashville paint scheme.

7¼" long..............................................................................................................................................................#R04503D $169 DCC-Ready – Without DCC and Sound..................................................................................................#R04509D $99.95

Louisville & Nashville Cap Made of premium quality cotton twill, this cap comes with an adjustable plastic rear strap for maximum comfort and a colorful embroidered L&N herald.............#R08692B $14.95

L&N Mug – This 11-ounce ceramic mug features the road’s famous herald on both sides. Microwave and dishwasher safe..................................#R69638B $7.95

“Evergreen Departure” Jigsaw Puzzle Robert West.

A young railfan and his father give a friendly send off to the engineer aboard one of L&N’s elegant passenger trains. This 550-piece puzzle measures 24"x 15" when assembled..............#R67196B $10.95

ACL / SAL ACL/SAL Metal Signs These wonderfully nostalgic tributes to these southern rivals (which merged in 1967 to form the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad) feature each line’s logo on a die cut and embossed aluminum sign that includes mounting holes. 8" diameter....$12.95 each Atlantic Coast Line..........................................#R68349D Seaboard Air Line............................................#R68350D

West Florida Rails in Color Volume 1

Robert West. Seaboard Air Line’s colorful Orange Blossom Special all-Pullman passenger train – headed by an EMD E4A-B-A lashup – races north past an orange grove in central Florida, circa 1948.

22"x 12½" print is signed by the artist..................................................#R07864C $59.95

GP35 Diesel Locomotive

The Emery Gulash Color Photography of ACL & SAL 1957-1967 Pinkepank. Lavishly illustrated, this pictorial history examines the Atlantic Coast and Seaboard Air Lines of western Florida prior to their merger in 1967 that formed the Seaboard Coast Line. You’ll marvel at color photographs of two railways that once controlled thousands of miles of track in the south and operated respected passenger lines, even while struggling amid raising labor and material costs. 128 pages, 223 color photographs, 8¾"x 11½", hardcover............................................#R77795C $59.95

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Orange Blossom Special

A replica of the Phase 1a version of the GP35, which, produced from late 1963 to early ‘64, was the most widely used variant, this DCC-ready, HO scale model features an advanced drive mechanism, photo-etched sun shades and cast metal air horns, see-through fans and factory applied handrails, working front and rear directional lights, a low profile fuel tank, and an authentic Seaboard Air Line paint scheme.

7¾" long.................................................#R81926E $129

CSX Special

Over 16 Hours on 9 DVDs!

This 9-DVD collection shows you two decades of CSX operations throughout its system! Included in these 16 programs are CSX trains at the Magnolia Cutoff ; from Atlanta to Cincinnati; from Evansville to Purchase Chicago; from Pittsburgh to Deshler, Ohio; the Set! Save $414 from Jacksonville to Plant City, Florida; on the Big Sandy Subdivision; in Selkirk, New York; and at many other exciting locations. Dolby Digital 5.1, 16 hrs. 48 min. #RV7123C Separately: $474 Set: $59.95

CSX Heritage T-shirt This premium quality, 100% pre-shrunk cotton, ashcolored t-shirt features a screenprinted image of the CSX herald, a CSX ES44AC diesel locomotive, and the road’s Medium......................#R10525C Large...........................#R10526C predecessor X-Large.......................#R10527C logos. $ 12.95 each XX-Large.....................#R10528C

Into the Allegheny Range Filmed during the 1990s, these programs take you on tours of the CSX main line of the Eastern U.S. You’ll thrill to heavy tonnage, steep grades, and inclement weather! A real railfan favorite! Color.............$29.95 each Vol. 4: Sand Patch – You’ll take a four-season tour of the CSX line in western Pennsylvania on former B&O lines where you’ll see many locomotives sporting their pre-CSX paint schemes; visit towers, tunnels, and obscure branch lines; and ride a pusher shoving eastbound freight from Connellsville, Pennsylvania, up the western slope to the summit of Sand Patch. 4 hours............#RV9574B Vol. 1: Hancock, West Virginia to Cumberland, Maryland – 3 hours...........................................#RV9106B Vol. 2: Cumberland – 1 hr. 20 min................#RV9526B Vol. 3: The West End – 3 hrs. 30 min. on two DVDs..............................................................#RV9573B

NRE Genset Diesel Locomotive This DCC-ready, HO scale model features a powerful motor with dual flywheels and precision gearing for smooth operation; a finely molded body with air conditioners, antennae, and other add-on cab roof details; working head and ditch lights; separately applied grab irons and MU hoses; a die cast underframe; an authentic CSX paint scheme; and more.

8½" long.......................................................#R81438D $119

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New York Central / LIRR NEW YORK CENTRAL New York Central Odyssey This incredible series brings to you 1950s and ‘60s footage of the New York Central from cinematographer Emery Gulash. Includes detailed commentary.

Reg: $39.95 Now: $19.95 each Volume 1 – Your trip begins in Special Michigan where name trains such as Purchase Save 50%!

The Chicagoan, The Empire State Express, and The Twilight Limited race across the rails, many with a staggering mix of rolling stock.

First generation diesels and colorful freights abound as you move through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and New York, seeing many superb “misty” shots as trains punch through moist fogbanks.

2 hrs. 30 min......................................................#RV6627C Volume 2 – Your tour continues along the congested Toledo Division where the simplified 1960s Cigar Band scheme begins to take over and decline seems imminent. You’ll view early second generation diesels, new “oversized” freight cars, piggyback service, autoracks and more; visit the Electric Division between Grand Central Station and Harmon; see the exciting “jet trials” with an RDC car; and witness the Penn Central merger.

2 hrs. 45 min......................................................#RV6629C

FTA Diesel Locomotive This HO scale model features a finely molded SALE! body Save 40% and side frames, a die cast chassis, a powerful motor with all-wheel drive, an operating headlight, authentic New York Central “Lightning Stripe” freight markings, a lifetime limited warranty, and more. 6¾" long. #R04698D Reg: $49.95 Now: $29.95

Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, this DCC-equipped model of the bullet-nosed, J3a Hudson steam locomotive features built-in controllable sounds – you get adjustable whistle and bells; variable-intensity chuff sounds; and other sounds, DCC each with individually adjustable volume control SOUND EQUIPPED – that operate even on standard DC layouts, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, synchronized puffing smoke, and many more of today’s most advanced operating features.

You also get brass locomotive and tender bodies with die cast chassis; a Unpainted full brass shown. powerful motor and a precision drive mechanism for continuous heavyload towing and smooth slow-speed operation; a detailed cab with engineer and fireman figures; separately applied detail parts such as handrails, ladders, a whistle and a brass bell; an operating golden-white LED headlight and a reversing light on the tender; locomotive and tender electrical pickup; a razor-sharp New York Central paint scheme; and much more. 13½" long..............................#R00798E Reg: $499 Now: $399

20th Century Limited Metal Sign

20th Century Limited Lighted Clock

Featuring the Art Deco styling of the streamlined, bullet-nosed J3a Hudson at the point of the 20th Century Limited passenger train, this 24-gauge steel sign resembling a 1999 U.S. Postage stamp includes die cut edging with mounting holes.

24"x 15"................................................#R69080A $39.95

New York Central P2B Shirts Made of soft, 100% preshrunk cotton, these screen-printed shirts have a colorful image of a New York Central P2B electric locomotive pulling its passenger cars to Grand Central Station.

Long Island Rail Road Express Jamaica to Speonk Hang on as you climb aboard a powerful GP38-2 diesel locomotive for a head-end ride on an LIRR Express commuter train from Jamaica to Speonk on the Montauk Branch.

Narration provides information on locations, speed, track numbers and more.

1 hr. 20 min...................................#RV6976C $29.95 T-Shirt Medium.......#R11262C $16.95 Large............#R11263C $16.95 X-Large........#R11264C $16.95 XX-Large......#R11265C $18.95

New York Central P2B Mug Robert West. Led by “Lightning Stripe” E7 diesel locomotives, New York Central’s flagship 20th Century Limited passenger train charges towards New York City in the early 1960s. 22½"x 14¼" print is signed by the artist.............................#R78164C $39.95

This backlit clock includes a bright fluorescent bulb controlled by an on/ off switch on the cord; a quartz movement (which requires one AA battery, not included) for accurate time; a clear, scratch-resistant protective cover; and a 1-year manufacturer warranty. 14" diameter.........................#R61105C $119

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Displaying a New York Central P2B electric locomotive that ran into Grand Central Station, this 11-ounce, ceramic mug is dishwasher and microwave safe...........................#R11269C $9.95

Long Island Rail Road Cap

Alco PA-1 Locomotive Display Model A replica of PA-1 #4200 – the first ever PA unit built for the New York Central Railroad in 1947 – this highly collectible, N scale, plastic display model features finely molded details, glazed cab windows, authentic NYC markings, metal weight for added heft, and more. Available exclusively from Historic Rail, it measures 5¼" long and includes a 5½" long track display base........................................................#R94072N Reg: $14.95 Now: $4.95

N Scale

A replica of the GP38-2 workhorse GP38-2 introDiesel Locomotive duced

by EMD in 1972, this DCC ready, HO scale model features a 5-pole motor with dual flywheels, a finely molded body with a working headlight, engineer figures in the cab, a die cast underframe, a prototypical fuel tank, separately applied handrails and end railings, an authentic LIRR paint scheme, and more. 7½" long.......#R68444D $119

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This black cap features an image of “Dashing Dan” – the Long Island Rail Road’s 1960s-era “commuter mascot” – embroidered on the front, and an adjustable rear strap. Made of 100% cotton twill; one size fits most.............................#R55095B $14.95

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Pennsylvania Railroad Special Purchase!

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4-4-0 American Steam Locomotive Almost every major North American railway that operated in the second half of the 19th century owned and operated the 4-4-0 American. This HO scale model of the classic pioneer features a powerful motor, detailed body and side-rod castings, gold-tone simulated brass, a simulated coal load in the tender, authentic Pennsylvania Railroad markings, and more.

7¼" long. #R09418E Reg: $125 Now: $99.95

Old Time Wooden Coach A replica of an 1860s Pennsylvania Railroad passenger car, this HO scale model features a finely molded body, a streamlined roof, green-tinted window glazing, metal end rails, brass truss rods and brake wheel shafts, molded brake wheels, added weight for smooth tracking, an authentic Pennsy “Tuscan Red” paint scheme, and more. 5½" long............................#R99957B $11.95

J1 2-10-4 Steam Locomotive The Pennsylvania Railroad J1“War Baby” variant of the 2-10-4 Texas steam Special Purchase! locomotive – Save $100 which modified DCC the C&O T1 SOUND #6163............................................#R78593E EQUIPPED design during #6173............................................#R78594E World War II – was built by PRR’s Altoona Shops from 1942 to 1944.

Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, this DCC-equipped, HO scale model of a 2-10-4 features built-in controllable sounds – such as engine chuff, whistles, bell, reverse mechanism shift and creak, boiler water injector and boiler blow down, passenger station, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, and many others – that operate even on standard DC layouts, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and synchronized puffing smoke!

Additional features include a detailed cab interior with a flickering firebox, operating cab roof vents, and engineer and fireman figures; a powerful motor with precision gearing; a finely molded body and a die cast chassis; an operating headlight; separately applied handrails and ladders; a whistle and a brass bell; a tender with a die cast chassis, a simulated coal load, and a working backup light; and an authentic Pennsylvania Railroad paint scheme. 17" long....................................................................Reg: $399 Now: $299 each

Pennsylvania Glory Robert West. A Pennsylvania Railroad K-4 class 4-6-2 steam locomotive charges up the westbound grade of Horseshoe Curve to the delight of a trackside father and son watching the glorious action.

18¾"x 12" print is signed by the artist. #R76040C $39.95 Puzzle – This 550-piece puzzle measures 24"x 15" when assembled. #R67166B $10.95

The Pennsylvania R.R. Broadway Limited 1937 Metal Sign Larry Grossman.

Featuring the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Broadway Limited – Pennsy’s premier intercity passenger service between New York and Chicago during the 1930s – as she races along the rails in 1937, this metal sign measures 14" in diameter and includes a mounting hole..................................#R60173B $24.95 Special Purchase!

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4-6-2 Pacific Steam Locomotive

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This HO scale model features built-in DCC and sound – you’ll enjoy bells, whistles, synchronized chuff, and many other sounds – that works on DCC or standard DC systems; a die cast metal chassis and body with metal handrails and a brass bell; a 5-pole motor with a flywheel drive, a universal ball shaft, and metal cylinders and wheel inserts for greater pulling power and enhanced performance; working head and backup lights; a detailed tender and all-wheel electrical pickup; a Pennsy paint scheme; and more.

12½" long.................#R90106E Reg: $279 Now: $199

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Railroad Crossing Metal Sign Featuring a Pennsylvania Railroad K4 steam locomotive, this aluminum railroad crossing sign measures 12"x 12" and includes mounting holes.

Made in the USA..............#R77137E $19.95

A Century and a Half at Horseshoe Curve Pennsy’s Horseshoe Curve has witnessed the evolution of railroading, as you’ll see in this program that showcases a parade of power, including wood-burning steamers, T1 super-steam, and a plethora of diesels from the 1950s and 1960s. Additional footage features Penn Central, Conrail and Amtrak along with the Aerotrain and a freight train laboring upgrade with engines at the front, middle and rear! Color and B&W, 1 hr. 20 min........................................................#RV8913A $29.95

A replica of one of the 52 T1s built by DCC Baldwin Locomotive Works between SOUND EQUIPPED 1942 and ‘46 as it appeared upon initial delivery from the factory, this DCC-equipped Broadway Limited Paragon2 series HO scale model features built-in controllable sounds, including prototypical PRR T1 4-4-4-4 horns, bells and engine sounds! You also get a selection of ambient sounds T1 4-4-4-4 such as crew radio communications, Steam Locomotive passenger station announcements, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, and more – each with individually adjustable volume control – that operate even on standard DC layouts. You even get recordable DCC operation for automated playback, synchronized puffing smoke, and many more of today’s most advanced operating features.

You also get a powerful motor; a detailed cab with engineer and fireman figures; operating cab roof vents; separately applied detail parts such as handrails, ladders, a whistle, and a brass bell; an operating headlight, lighted number boards and a reversing light on the tender; locomotive and tender electrical pickup; a die cast chassis for maximum traction; razor-sharp printing; incredible details such as a builder’s plate and rear tender plates, an authentic Pennsy paint scheme, and much more. Operates on DCC or standard DC systems, 17¼" long; 22" minimum curve radius recommended...................................................#R08433B $499

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Pennsylvania Railroad Broadway Limited Special Purchase!

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EMD F7A Diesel Locomotive

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Used in both freight and passenger SOUND service, the F7 was the most popular EQUIPPED cab unit throughout the 1950s and ‘60s.

Replicas of those ubiquitous locomotives, these HO scale models feature built-in DCC and sound – including prototypical prime mover, air horns and bell – that operates on both DCC and DC layouts. You also get a powerful motor with a flywheel, a die cast chassis, a finely molded body with glazed windows and separately applied windshield wipers (A unit only), all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, an authentic paint scheme, and a lifetime limited warranty..................Reg: $169 Now: $139 each F7A..............#R04810D F7B..............#R04811D

1902 -1995 In 1902, the Pennsylvania Railroad introduced a premier passenger train along the important New York –Philadelphia – Chicago route. Initially named The Pennsylvania Special, the PRR changed the name to the Broadway Limited and a legend was born.

This program follows the train’s history, highlighting the equipment, crews and service that set it apart.

Color and B&W, 1 hr. 40 min.......................#RV8594A $29.95

Pennsylvania Railroad Clock Featuring a Pennsy E8A diesel locomotive, this handsome wall clock includes an American movement with a second hand, a clear protective cover, and more. Made of steel with an aluminum frame, it has a 14" diameter; requires 1 AA battery (not included).......#R69397C $39.95

These premium quality, HO DCC A GG1 Locomotives scale models of Pennsy GG1s SOUND EQUIPPED feature built-in DCC and sound for the ultimate model railroading experience. You’ll enjoy 17 sounds such as motor idle, horn, bell, coupler crash, brake squeal, and brake air release – many of which also operate automatically on B analog systems.

Additional fine features include a dynamically balanced motor with dual brass flywheels, a die cast metal body, a fully outfitted cab interior, working headlights, wire grab irons, pantographs that raise and lower automatically depending on the locomotive’s direction, separately applied ladders, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, detailed trucks, an authentic Pennsylvania Railroad paint scheme, and more. 11" long........................................................$469 each A: Tuscan Red – 5-stripe #4911..................#R68076E Tuscan Red – Single stripe #4916.........#R68077E

Pennsylvania Railroad: The Standard Railroad of the World Metal Sign Prominently displaying a “shark-nosed” Baldwin DR-6-4-2000 diesel locomotive operated

by Pennsylvania Railroad, “The Standard Railroad of the World,” this aluminum sign has been distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes..................#R77680C $19.95

Pennsylvania Railroad Mug This 11-ounce ceramic mug features the road’s famous herald on both sides. Microwave and dishwasher safe.........................#R69654B $7.95

Pennsylvania Interlocking Tower Kit Enhance your layout with a realistic Pennsy interlocking tower! This HO scale, plastic kit – designed from plans typical of towers used across the PRR system – is molded in four colors and features simulated prototypical Flemish Bond brickwork, glazed windows, a diamond pattern shingled roof, a chimney, era-specific signage for Pennsylvania, PRSL, Penn Central, LIRR and Amtrak, and more. 5" tall with a 2½"x 3" footprint; assembly required.................................................#R86388C $29.95

B: Brunswick Green – 5-stripe #4842...........#R68078E Brunswick Green – Single stripe #4900...#R68079E

“Electrifying!”

Metal Sign

Pennsylvania Railroad

Featuring Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 locomotive #4913 and an equally electrifying pin-up girl, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes. #R66786A $19.95

Volumes I & II This thrilling, two-volume program showcases the vaunted Pennsy GG1 electric locomotives in their final years of operation. You’ll ride alongside the engineer as your GG1 works the line from South Amboy, New Jersey, to Penn Station in New York; visit Amtrak’s Wilmington shops for a last look at retired GG1s scheduled for scrapping; see the last GG1s in active service for Conrail, Amtrak and NJ Transit from 1979 to 1981; thrill to exciting double-headed runbys; and enjoy a host of fascinating vintage trackside sequences. 2 hours..........#RV6452C $29.95

GG1

GG1 Electric Locomotive Display Model A replica of a GG1 electric locomotive, which, developed by the Pennsylvania Railroad, was one of the most famous locomotive types ever built, this highly collectible, N scale, plastic display model features a finely molded body, glazed cab windows, twin fixed Historic Rail Exclusive!

N Scale pantographs, a metal weight for added heft, an authentic Pennsy 5-stripe Tuscan paint scheme, and more. Available exclusively from Historic Rail, it measures 5¾" long and includes a 7½" display base............................................................................................................#R94076AA $14.95

DCC GP7 Diesel Locomotive

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This HO scale model features built-in DCC and sound for the ultimate model railroading experience! You’ll enjoy prototypical prime mover sounds, three air horns, a short horn, and bell, which also operate automatically on analog systems. Additional fine features include a powerful motor with dual flywheels; working headlight; finely molded railings and stanchions, metal cut levers, and other separately applied detail parts; a die cast chassis; all-wheel electrical pickup and drive; and authentic Pennsy markings.

7½" long.....................................................#R85203C $189

Pennsylvania Railroad Cap Made of premium quality cotton twill, this black cap includes an embroidered PRR herald and an adjustable rear strap for maximum comfort. #R08727B $14.95

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New Haven / Penn Central / L&NE / Reading LEHIGH AND NEW ENGLAND New Haven Comet 3-Car Streamlined Train Set

Wearing its original 1935 paint scheme, this DCC-ready replica of a New Haven Comet trainset is a magnificent recreation of the original. You get a powered end car, an unpowered end car, DCC & Sound Decoder and a center coach, each with a fully outfitted Designed specifically for the Cominterior with working lights and glazed flush-fitting windows, a maget above, this easy-to-install decoder allows you to control speed, direction, netic diaphragm coupling system, all-wheel electrical pickup, added weight for smooth tracking, authentic markings, and many more lighting and sounds, including the premium features. The powered end car also includes a 5-pole motor Comet’s distinctive prime $ mover engine.........#R93676E 64.95 with dual brass flywheels, precision gearing and all-wheel drive for optimum high-speed operation. Both end cars even include a Comet nameplate, working headlights and red and green directional lights. The end cars measure 10” long and the center car is 7¾" long; 22" minimum radius curves recommended...................................................................#R93674E $349 New Haven Comet Extra Center Coach............................................#R93675E $149

New Haven Cap Made of premium quality cotton twill, this black cap features a colorfully embroidered New Haven Railroad herald and includes an adjustable rear strap for maximum comfort........#R09495B $14.95

“Celestial Body” Metal Sign Featuring a beautiful pin-up girl inviting you for a ride on the New Haven Comet, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint.

12"x 18"; includes mounting holes...............#R66457A $19.95

New York & Long Branch Penn Central Metal Sign A wonderfully nostalgic tribute to Penn Central – formed from the merger of the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central Railroad, which were bitter rivals for nearly a century, as well as the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad – this glossy and embossed aluminum sign features the original Penn Central Transportation Company logo and measures 8"x 5½" with rounded corners and mounting holes..........................#R68439D $12.95

Penn Central Power in Color Yanosey. These wonderfully illustrated volumes feature vintage color photographs and fascinating narrative that detail the failed merger of New York Central, Pennsylvania, New Haven, and other small railroads beginning in 1968. You’ll view the motive power of PC’s colorful diesels, electrics, and road switchers, all tracked numerically and with a detailed service history before their time with PC. 128 pages, 200+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover........................................$59.95 each Volume 1: 1000-3999 Freight Cab Units and High Horsepower Road Switchers......#R77782C NEW! Volume 2: 4000-5999 Passenger Cab Units, Electrics, and Road Switchers..........#R77792C

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Bernhart. This heavily illustrated book examines the motive power, trains, facilities and operations of the New York & Long Branch Railroad – which was jointly owned and operated by Pennsylvania Railroad and Central Railroad of New Jersey – in 1960s New Jersey. 40 pages, B&W and color photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover...............................................#R05847C $17.95

Lehigh and New England Railroad and its Successors in Color Bednar. This wonderfully illustrated volume features vintage color photographs and fascinating narrative that details the operations of the Lehigh and New England up until it ceased operations in 1960. You’ll also learn about its successors, including the Central Railroad of New Jersey, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Conrail, and Norfolk Southern Railway. 128 pages, 200+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover..............................................#R77787C $59.95

The Lehigh & New England Railroad This incredible series offers vibrant color films and fascinating commentary detailing the Lehigh & New England’s operations at points all along its system.

You’ll ride the L&NE from 1949 through 1961, as well as examine the various railroads into which it transitioned.........$29.95 each Volume 1 – You’ll observe L&NE operations from 1949 through 1961 following the main lines as they carry coal, cement and slate trains through the mountainous region, 1 hr. 3 min..........#RV2437C Volume 2 – You’ll enjoy operations captured along “the cement belt” from Bath to Martins Creek, 1 hr. 6 min..........................................................#RV2438C Volume 3 – Witness the end of the L&NE’s operations in 1961, and its eventual transition into the Lehigh Valley, Conrail, and present day Norfolk Southern operations.

1 hr. 4 min..........................................................#RV2521C

READING DCC

Due to wartime EQUIPPED restrictions that prevented railroads from building new locomotives, Reading converted 30 of its old Baldwin-built 2-8-0 Consolidations into massive T-1 Class 4-8-4 engines in the Reading shops between 1945 and ‘47.

Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, this DCC-equipped, HO scale model of one of those rebuilt 4-8-4 Northerns features built-in controllable sounds – such as engine chuff, whistles, bell, reverse mechanism shift and creak, boiler water injector and boiler blow down, passenger station, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, and many others – that operate even on standard DC layouts, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and synchronized puffing smoke!

Additional fine features include a detailed cab interior with a flickering firebox, operating cab roof vents, and engineer and fireman figures; a powerful motor with precision gearing; a finely molded body and a die cast chassis; an operating headlight; separately applied handrails and ladders; a whistle and a brass bell; a tender with a die cast chassis, a simulated coal load, and a working backup light; and an authentic Reading “in service” black and yellow paint scheme. 15¼" long..........................................................................#R69260E $399

Reading T-1 4-8-4 Northern Steam Locomotive

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Conrail / N&W / Southern

4-8-4 Class J Steam Locomotive Conrail Spectacular This 9-DVD special collector’s edition includes eight programs that explore several of Conrail’s most incredible divisions. You’ll enjoy Conrail 1: The West Slope, Conrail 2: Middle Division-Altoona A $210 Value to Harrisburg, Conrail 3: Pittsburgh to – Save $150 Crestline, and Conrail 4: Indianapolis to St. Louis, which feature footage of helper districts, interchanges, manufacturing operations, and some of Conrail’s big blue locomotives during their final days; Conrail Winter, a film about the road’s final, and most brutal, winter; and more. Dolby Digital 2.0 & 5.1, 8 hrs. 54 min. total runtime. #RV7764C Separately: $210 Set: $59.95

Conrail Cab Ride Mail 3 – S. Kearny to Harrisburg Filmed in cooperation with Conrail in the late 1990s, this program takes you aboard Mail 3, a top priority Conrail train that takes you from South Kearny, New Jersey, and over the Passaic, Harsimus, Lehigh, Reading and Harrisburg Lines before reaching the Harrisburg Yard in Pennsylvania. It’s a thrilling ride during which you’ll travel through the Musconetcong Tunnel, receive orders from a station at Sheridan, whisk past other trains, and more.

1 hr. 20 min......................................#RV5440A $29.95

Conrail Winter Relive Conrail’s experience in the “Blizzard of 1999,” which dealt the Class I railroad a seriously cold hand, freezing switches and burying operations in the Dearborn Division of Michigan and Ohio under 32” of snow in just days! It was Conrail’s last winter in existence… and it was its worst! Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound with optional narration, 1 hr. 9 min.....................#RV7725A $29.95

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GE C30-7 Diesel Locomotive Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, this DCC-equipped, HO scale model features built-in, actual C30-7 sounds – diesel engine revs; a choice of three horns; passenger station, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, crew radio communications, and many other ambient sounds, each with individually adjustable volume control – that operate even on standard DC layouts, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and many more of today’s most advanced operating features.

You also get a powerful drive mechanism; operating head, rear, ditch lights, and number boards; handrails, ladders, a whistle, a brass bell, windshield wipers, and other separately applied detail parts; a die cast chassis and all-wheel drive and electrical pickup for maximum pulling power; an authentic paint scheme; and much more. 9" long........#R69271D $269

A replica of the N&W’s famed #611, this premium quality, DCC-equipped Broadway Limited Paragon2 series HO scale model features built-in controllable sounds, includDCC ! ing horns, bells and engine SALE $ SOUND Save 30 sounds! You also get a EQUIPPED selection of ambient sounds Service Paint – The standard such as crew radio communications, passenger station announcements, paint scheme used by the freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, and more – each with N&W #611 in daily individually adjustable volume control – that operate even on standard DC service..........................#R78537E layouts. You even get synchronized puffing smoke, recordable DCC operMuseum Paint – Brighter ation for automated playback, and many more of today’s most advanced paint scheme given to #611 operating features! at the Virginia Museum of Transportation...........#R78536E You also get a die cast metal chassis, a powerful motor with dual flywheels, a detailed cab with engineer and fireman figures, separately applied detail parts such as handrails and ladders, an operating headlight, locomotive and tender electrical pickup, and an authentic paint scheme. 15" long...............................................................Reg: $399 Now: $369 each

Norfolk & Western Steam

Fifty Years After Link Then and Now Along the Link Trail In the 1950s O. Winston Link – using New Expanded Version! synchronized flash photography – captured amazing nighttime images of N&W steam-powered trains in and around Roanoke, Virginia. This program revisits many of the locations Link photographed to see what has changed… you’ll view 1950s film footage of N&W action, 1980s steam excursions, modern Norfolk Southern freights, depots then and now, and much more. B&W and color, 1 hr. 25 min...............................#RV7280A $29.95

The Last 30 Years Dixon, Jr. The Norfolk & Southern’s efficient use of its steam locomotives in the 1930s and ’40s made it possible to delay dieselization longer than most other railroads. This volume examines that railroad’s steam locomotives in operation from 1930 to 1960, highlighting the three classes that were the backbone of the fleet in that era: J Class 4-8-4s, A Class simple articulated 2-6-6-4s, and the many Y Classes of 2-8-8-2 compound articulateds. 112 pages, B&W illustrations and photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover..................................................#R10269B $29.95

SOUTHERN RAILWAY “Norcross Love Affair” Jigsaw Puzzle Robert West. In 1969, a couple says their goodbyes as Southern’s Crescent – which changed to Amtrak in 1979 – prepares to leave Norcross, Georgia.

This 550-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 24"x 15" when assembled.................................#R73086B $10.95

FTA Diesel Locomotive This HO scale model features a finely molded body and SALE! Save 40% side frames, a die cast chassis, a powerful motor with all-wheel drive, an operating headlight, authentic Southern Railway markings, and a lifetime limited warranty.

6¾" long..........#R04696D Reg: $49.95 Now: $29.95

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Introduced by Alco in 1950, the 1,600-horsepower RS-3 diesel locomotive had the stamina and strength for freight and passenger service yet was agile enough for yard work. A replica of one of those all-purpose locomotives, this HO scale Bachmann model features built-in DCC for control of speed, direction and lighting; a powerful motor with dual flywheels; working headlights; handrails, metal cut levers, and other separately applied detail parts; a die cast chassis; all-wheel drive; authentic markings; and a lifetime limited warranty.

7¼" long..............#R04658D Reg: $120 Now: $99.95

Southern Railway Cap Made of premium quality cotton twill, this black cap features an embroidered Southern Railway herald on the front, a pre-curved visor, and an adjustable rear strap for maximum comfort.........#R08884B $14.95

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NS / IC / EJ&E / CN Elgin, Joliet & Eastern In Color

The Stallion Train Set

N Scale Made by Bachmann, this complete, N scale set will have you running a Norfolk Southern Railway freight train in no time! You get an F7-A diesel locomotive with an authentic Norfolk Southern paint scheme; an operating headlight; a single-dome tank car, a gondola, and wide-vision caboose; a 24" circle of E-Z Track, including 11 pieces of curved track and 1 curved plug-in terminal rerailer, a power pack/speed controller; and instructions. Full train measures 14" long....................................................................#R04927B $129

Norfolk Southern’s Heritage Fleet

Norfolk Southern Heritage In Color

Celebrate the rich, 30-year history of Norfolk Southern with this program filled with “heritage” diesel action! You’ll view the locomotives painted in Norfolk Southern’s special liveries that commemorate the railroad’s 20 predecessor lines, and ride them as they haul freight across NS’s 20,000-mile, 22-state network and beyond. Color, widescreen, Hi-Fi Stereo, approximately 2 hours.............$29.95 each Vol. 1 NEW! Vol. 2 DVD................#RV1237C DVD................#RV7478C Blu-ray..........#RV1238C Blu-Ray........#RV7479C

Plant & Plant. Travel back in time to see the fabled Norfolk Southern Heritage units that inspired the trains that roamed far and wide in 2012 and 2013.

Compare the original vintage, diesel locomotives in all their glory to the designs and interpretations of the modern locomotives that are painted in memory of their forerunners. 128 pages, 229 color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover............................................#R77799C $59.95

The Rathole Nicknamed “The Rathole” for its many tight tunnels, Norfolk Southern’s former CNO&TP line, which ran between Cincinnati and Chattanooga, has been mostly daylighted, with double track being laid in recent times. This program follows that scenic route as it travels between Danville, Kentucky, and Oakdale, Tennessee, capturing images of Kings Mountain Cut and the big cuts south of Tateville along the way. Dolby 2.0, 1 hr. 50 min..................$29.95 each DVD..............#RV9485C Blu-ray............#RV9486C

“Bound for Glory” Jigsaw Puzzle

Robert West.

Under a crescent moon, an AC4400 dressed in Norfolk Southern’s “Southern Railway” heritage paint hauls a stack train near Spencer, North Carolina, on the old Route of the Crescent between Washington, DC and New Orleans. This 19"x13" print is signed by the artist.............#R78174C $39.95

Images of Rail

Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Jaenicke & Eisenbrandt. This photohistory examines the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway from its formation as the Joliet, Aurora and Northern Railroad in 1884, through its development as a subsidiary of U.S. Steel at the beginning of the 20th century and its complete conversion to diesel power in 1949, to its 2012 merger with Wisconsin Central. 128 pages, 200 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.............#R02360C $19.95

At the Throttle CN Extra 6060 West After undergoing a major rebuild, Canadian National 4-8-2 #6060 – the only operational mountain type locomotive in North America – headed to Vancouver for the 1986 Steam Expo. This incredible rail film shows the crew at work, explores the inside of the engine cab, and captures trackside and helicopter footage of Canada’s largest steam engine as it makes its way to Vancouver. 45 minutes....#RV9354C $24.95

Illinois Central

Robert West. Elvis and his famous pink Cadillac pace an Illinois Central streamliner powered by the road’s sleek E6s. This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 34"x 16" when assembled. #R73087B $14.95 Print – Signed by the artist.

22½"x 12½"...........................................#R07859C $39.95

Elvis Presley’s 1955 Pink Cadillac A replica of the famous 1955 pink Fleetwood 60 Cadillac – now on permanent 1/43 Scale display at Graceland – owned by Elvis Presley, this O-scale compatible (1/43), metal and plastic model features a realistic interior with a steering wheel and a glazed windshield, the automobile’s prototypical “sharkfin” tailfins, separately applied plastic detail parts and simulated chrome, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and authentic badging. 4½" long; includes a removable display base with a clear protective cover...................................#R77312C $16.95

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Volume 1: Eastern Subdivision Eagan, Jr. Running 205 miles of road between Waukegan, Illinois, and Gary, Indiana, the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern – which acted as an outer belt link for Class I railroads going into Chicago – only entered the Windy City where it served the U.S. Steel South Works on the shores of Lake Michigan. This volume covers the EJ&E Eastern Subdivision of that line.

128 pages, 299 color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover..............................................#R77797C $59.95

Past & Present Take a trip back to the 1960s for a look at Illinois Central freight and high speed passenger operations throughout its domain.

Highlights include crack passenger trains such as The Creole and The Panama Limited along with a 110 mph cab ride aboard an E-unit leading the City of New Orleans. Then it’s on to the late 1980s, where you’ll see “the new Illinois Central” work freight between Matteson and Tolono, Illinois. 1 hour...................#RV6781A $24.95

Illinois Central Railroad 1854-1960 Photo Archive Tschudy. Founded in 1851, the Illinois Central was the first land grant railroad in America, and its unique north-south route handled 30% of all war material, supplies, and troops to Civil War battlegrounds in the South. Filled with rare archival images accompanied by detailed captions, this photo-history examines Illinois Central equipment and operations from 1854 to 1960, giving you an intimate look at the railroad that called itself the “Mainline of Mid-America.” 128 pages, 140 B&W photos, 8½"x 10¼", softcover..........#R03135B $29.95

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This HO scale model features built-in DCC for control of speed, direction and lighting; a powerful motor with dual flywheels; working headlights; handrails, metal cut levers, and other separately applied detail parts; a die cast chassis; authentic CN markings; and a lifetime limited warranty. 7¼" long. #R04662D Reg: $120 Now: $99.95

50' Flatcar with 25' Trailers Providing piggyback service to two removable 25' “Pup” trailers with free-rolling wheels and opening rear doors, this HO scale flatcar features a painted, simulated wood deck; movable ramps; and authentic CN markings. The flatcar measures 7¼" long while the trailers measure 3½" long...............................#R74576E $33.95

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From Dan Patch to Dragons Luecke & Spyhalski. Railfans will find delight in this detailed history of the Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern. Learn about every aspect of that interurban-turned belt line, from the earliest plans of the Dan Patch through its final takeover by the Soo Line.

208 pages, 250 photographs, 40+ maps and diagrams, 8½"x 11", hardcover.........#R05953C $54.95

Hiawatha in the Mississippi Palisades Gil Bennett. Milwaukee Road’s sleek “Morning Hiawatha” races along the Mississippi River bluffs for the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul on a crisp Autumn day in 1939. The speedy 4-6-4 Hudson was built by Alco to sprint across the route at more than 100 mph with up to 12 cars in tow. This print measures 24"x18".....................................................#R78065AA $39.95

Hiawatha Pin-Up Metal Sign Featuring a lovely pin-up maiden with as many streamlined curves as the Hiawatha passenger train below her, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, measures 12"x 18", and includes mounting holes. #R69072A $19.95

Milwaukee Road #261 Shirt Show your admiration for #261, the famous 4-8-4 steam locomotive operated by the Milwaukee Road!

This 100% preshrunk cotton, Medium...............#R41060C indigo blue t-shirt Large.....................#R41061C features a screenX-Large.................#R41062C printed image of XX-Large..............#R41063C #261 chugging along the tracks.............................................$12.95 each

Hiawatha Passenger Cars Milwaukee Road Recreating the Milwaukee Road’s streamlined Hiawatha, which originally provided service between Chicago and the Twin Cities in the mid-1930s, these passenger cars from that fleet feature a finely molded body with glazed windows and realistic diaphragms, a detailed D interior with seating and compartments, an intricately designed under-frame complete with factory-applied details, and an authentic Hiawatha paint scheme.

HO Scale – 11" long.

A: Tap Café............................................#R68370E $64.95 B: Coach #4405...................................#R68371E $64.95 C: Coach #4408...................................#R68372E $64.95 D: Coach #4413..................................#R68373E $64.95 E: Coach #4421..................................#R68374E $64.95 F: Coach #4426..................................#R68375E $64.95 G: Parlor Car “Ishkoodah”.............#R68376E $64.95 H: Observation Car “Nokomis”.....#R68377E $69.95

Route of the North Woods Hiawathas The Milwaukee Road’s Wisconsin Valley Line Burg & Storozuk. Filled with rare archival photos accompanied by detailed captions, this photohistory takes a close-up look at Milwaukee Road’s Wisconsin Valley Line from the mid-1800s through the 1970s. You’ll view big steam and early diesels, the streamlined North Woods Hiawatha, stations and infrastructure, and more. 113 pages, 196 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover...#R10229C $29.95

“Speedliner” Jigsaw Puzzle Larry Fisher.

The Milwaukee Road’s newlydelivered Class A 4-4-2 #2 leads the streamlined Hiawatha passenger train out of Milwaukee’s Everett Street Depot in 1935 to begin her 85-mile trek to Chicago.

This 1,000-piece puzzle measures 30"x 19" when assembled................#R67195B $14.95

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Delaware & Hudson 4-8-4 Northern Steam Locomotive

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Additional fine features include a detailed cab interior, operating cab roof vents, and engineer and fireman figures; a powerful motor with precision gearing; a finely molded body and a die cast chassis; an operating headlight; separately applied handrails and ladders; a whistle and a brass bell; a tender with a die cast chassis, a simulated coal load, and a working backup light; and an authentic Delaware & Hudson paint scheme. 15¼" long.......#R69263E $399

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A: Tap Café.........................................#R68378E $44.95 B: Coach #4405................................#R68379E $44.95 C: Coach #4408................................#R68380E $44.95 D: Coach #4413................................#R68381E $44.95 E: Coach #4421.................................#R68382E $44.95 F: Coach #4426.................................#R68383E $44.95 G: Parlor Car “Ishkoodah”............#R68384E $44.95 H: Observation Car “Nokomis”...#R68385E $49.95

A pair of burly, yet handsome, 2-10-4 Selkirks winds Canadian Pacific's Dominion passenger train through British Columbia's Rocky Mountains.

26"x 17¼".......#R07646AA Reg: $110 Now: $19.95

Autumn on the D&H A Look at the Line From Delanson to Oneonta This program takes you trackside in the autumns of 2005 and 2007 to view the action on Canadian Pacific's former Delaware & Hudson line from Delanson to Oneonta, New York. You'll see a variety of trains, each accompanied by brief on-screen graphics identifying its location, symbols and statistics. Color, stereo with narration, 1 hr. 16 min.....................................#RV5720N $24.95

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C&S / CB&Q / SP&S / Northern Pacific 3½-Feet Long!

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Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway

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The Colorado & Southern Railway operated along four narrow gauge lines that climbed the scenic Colorado peaks and was the essential freight hauler for historic towns such as Black Hawk, Silver Plume, and Gunnison.

Now, you can run your own mountain railroad!

Images of Rail This complete, On30 scale train set – part of Bachmann’s top-of-the-line Spectrum series – features a 2-6-0 steam locomotive with a powerful motor, die cast chassis, boiler and tender frame; metal detail parts; an operating headlight; a short-coupled tender with a realistic coal load; a wood gondola, wood reefer, single dome tank car, and bobber caboose, each with separately applied detail parts, a realistic underframe, and more. You also get a 56”x 38” oval of HO scale E-Z Track, a power pack/speed controller, and an instructional DVD. Complete train is 41” long.......#R04537D Reg: $395 Now: $295

Colorado & Southern Railway

Clear Creek Narrow Gauge Lewis. This pictorial history presents the evolution of the Colorado & Southern Railway and the mineral-rich Clear Creek Mining District that it served. You’ll visit the mining towns of Black Hawk, Central City, Idaho Springs and Silver Plume; learn about the railroad mergers that created Colorado & Southern in 1898; follow the demise of both the region and the railroad by the early 1940s; and see how tourism revitalized the area. 128 pages, 215 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.............................................................#R01370C $19.95

1940s Twin Headlight Pioneer Zephyr 3-Car Train

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This action Save 50% packed,1934 film stars Charles Starrett, Sally Blane, William Farnum and the Pioneer Zephyr, which, after early mechanical difficulties, gets a chance to prove itself by high-balling from Chicago to the Boulder Dam Project in Colorado to save the life of the railroad’s president.

Loaded with railroad action, including some of the finest Zephyr footage ever filmed. B&W, 1 hr. 13 min. #RV6073D Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45

“The Zephyr” The Burlington Route Metal Sign

The Burlington Zephyrs This program details the history of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy’s famous streamlined Burlington Zephyr passenger trains, covering the Pioneer Zephyr’s famous “Dawn to Dusk” dash from Denver to Chicago in 1934, the development of the all-stainless steel Zephyr fleet, and more. Includes rare images of the historic Pioneer Zephyr run as well as amazing color footage of the California Zephyr on Soldier Summit and in Feather River Canyon. B&W and color, 54 minutes....#RV3106C $39.95

Displaying the beautiful, all-stainless steel bodied Zephyr passenger train that traveled Chicago, Burlington & Quincy’s Burlington Route, this aluminum sign has smooth, round edges and includes mounting holes. Measures 12"x 18"...............#R77679C $19.95 Special Purchase!

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After several accidents, the famous Pioneer Zephyr was modified in the 1940s with a “Twin Headlight” assembly that included a bright oscillating light to enable motorists to better see the approaching train.

A replica of that Twin Headlight Pioneer Zephyr, this DCCand sound-ready, HO scale model features a powerful motor with brass flywheels, working twin headlights – including a flashing LED that operates in both DC and DCC modes – and an operating light on the tail-end observation car, a detailed cab and lighted passenger car interiors, intricate body details such as fluted panels and flush fitting windows, removable side skirts and working diaphragms, eight-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pickup, and authentic markings. The lead (engine) car measures 11½" long.................#R92692E $449

The Texas Zephyr Tony Fachet. CB&Q’s E5 diesel locomotive #5552A leads The Texas Zephyr on a high speed dash from Denver to Dallas.

This print measures 20"x16"...#R07330A Reg: $29.95 Now: $8.95

Everywhere West

Burlington Route Mug This 11-ounce ceramic mug features the road’s famous herald on both sides. Microwave and dishwasher safe.......#R69608B $7.95

Through historic 8mm film footage, photographs, postcards and documents, this DVD presents the operations of the SP&S Railway throughout the Pacific Northwest.

You’ll enjoy views of steam and diesel locomotives, freight and passenger service, train wrecks, snowfighting equipment and more. Color and B&W, 42 minutes............................#RV7606C $24.95

RS-3 Diesel Locomotive

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Introduced by Alco in 1950, the 1,600-horsepower RS-3 diesel locomotive had the stamina and strength for freight and passenger service yet was agile enough for yard work.

This DCC-ready, HO scale model of one of those locomotives features a powerful motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds, a detailed cab interior, operational lighting, separately applied wire grab irons, MU hoses and coupler cut bars, a die cast chassis, and an authentic paint scheme. 7¼” long.........................#R74898D $129 With DCC and Sound – Get all of the same great features as above plus built-in DCC and sound for the ultimate model railroading experience! You’ll enjoy 20 sounds such as bell, coupler crash, brake squeal, dynamic brake and brake air release, as well as 16 user-selectable horns..................#R74899D $239

Harriman vs. Hill Wall Street’s Greatest Railroad War Haeg. Over four intense days in May of 1901, one of the largest battles in the history of Wall Street occurred, pitting James J. Hill against Edward Harriman, as well as Big Oil against Big Steel, J.P. Morgan against the Rockefellers, and a host of other players, all because two titans of American railroads set their sights on the Northern Pacific. Thoroughly researched, this book tells of that unprecedented event and the massive calamity it had on the market, when shares of Northern Pacific stock rocketed from $110 to more than $1,000 in a mere 17 hours and nearly caused the collapse of brokerages and banks. 392 pages, 20 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover..................................#R03898B $29.95

40' Mather Single-Deck Stock Car This HO scale model of a single deck stock car LIMITED EDITION features a finely molded body with simulated wood sides and see-through slats, opening doors, an overhanging roof with a roof walk, stirrup steps and ladders, a detailed underframe, prototypical trucks, added weight for smooth tracking, and authentic Northern Pacific markings. 5½" long.............................#R78732E $34.95

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Great Northern / Burlington Northern Great Northern Metal Sign

The Montana Central Railway Copper, Coal & the Empire Builder Taylor. Lavishly illustrated, this pictorial history tells the story of the Montana Central Railway, and James Jerome Hill’s plan to capitalize on Montana’s rich mining and agriculture industry.

You’ll learn of his move to the region between 1884 and 1888 to build a railroad connecting Great Falls with Butte, his war with the NP, the early operations of this subsidiary road, and more. 176 pages; 245 B&W photographs and illustrations, 15 maps, and 15 profiles; 11"x 8½", softcover.................#R10048B $24.95

The Great Northern This DVD presents James J. Hill’s Great Northern Railway throughout Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana and the West Coast. You’ll enjoy views of 142 steam locomotives and numerous diesels, passenger trains and cars, freight cars, cabooses, MOW equipment, hundreds of depots, and more. Includes a FREE bonus CD-ROM that presents photographs and historical documents in a book-style format.

Color and B&W, 1 hr. 25 min............#RV4977C $29.95

Showcase the memorable Great Northern Railway with this distressed steel metal sign! Depicting that road’s “Rocky the Goat” herald, it measures 14" in diameter and includes a mounting hole........#R77670D $24.95

Great Northern Railway Route of the Empire Builder Kelly. This lavishly illustrated volume covers the Great Northern Railway mainline, which stretched 1,700 miles from St.Paul, Minnesota, to Seattle, Washington. You’ll see the road’s expansive branch lines and myriad of trains and motive power – everything from a 4-4-0 and an FT to U-Boats and the famous “Hustle Muscle” SD45 – on the country’s northernmost transcontinental railroad.

128 pages, 200 color and B&W illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover.....................#R10699B $36.95

85’ ACF Cars

A Run an authentic Great Northern streamlined B passenger train!

These amazingly C detailed, HO scale models of Empire Builder – LIMITED EDITION the Great Northern's flagship passenger train named in honor of the road's founder, James J. Hill – cars feature Empire a finely molded body with a detailed interior and glazed Builder windows, separately applied wire grab irons, an intricate Metal Sign underframe, and an authentic paint scheme with razorResembling an sharp lettering. 11½" long; minimum advertisement 24" radius curve recommended.........................$69.95 each for the Empire A: Baggage/Mail C: Coach Builder, Omaha Orange and Green....#R74406E Omaha Orange the Great Big Sky Blue..............................#R74411E and Green Northern's B: Baggage/Dorm #R74409E flagship Omaha Orange and Green....#R74407E Big Sky Blue passenger Big Sky Blue..............................#R74412E #R74414E train named Also available with LED interior lighting that in honor of $ works on both DC and DCC systems!................... 79.95 each the road's founder, James J. Hill, this Baggage/Dorm – Omaha Orange and Green...............#R74408E sign is made of 24-gauge steel and Baggage/Dorm – Big Sky Blue..........................................#R74413E includes mounting holes.

Coach – Omaha Orange and Green..................................#R74410E 12"x 16"......................#R77469A $19.95 Coach – Big Sky Blue............................................................#R74415E

Empire Builder Passenger Train Set

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This complete, HO scale set includes everything you need to run the Empire Builder – the Great Northern’s flagship passenger train named in honor of the road’s founder, James J. Hill. You get F7A and F7B diesel locomotives with powerful motors, separately applied detail parts, and a working headlight (A-unit only); a smooth-side coach and a “Great Dome” lounge car, both with glazed windows and a realistic underframe; authentic Empire Builder markings; a 63"x 45" oval of E-Z Track; and a power pack/speed controller. Complete train is 38" long............................................................................................................................#R91983D Reg: $219 Now: $179

Empire of the North In this action-packed program, you’ll see GN, NP, CB&Q and SP&S late steam and diesel power from the 1950s into the ’70s; BN freight and passenger action all over the west and into Chicago in the 1970s; the first 1934 Zephyrs, up to the CZ and Twin Cities Zephyr, the Empire Builder, the Northwest Limited and many others; and the James J. Hill and Ralph Budd stories.

1 hr. 31 min......................................#RV8188C $29.95

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EMD GP9 Diesel Locomotive A replica of a 1,500 horsepower, four-axle “Geep” – which, introduced in 1949 as the first in the EMD General Purpose series of locomotives – this HO scale, DCC-ready, top-of-the-line Athearn Genesis model features a dynamically balanced motor with dual brass flywheels, a fully outfitted cab interior, working head and ditch lights, wire grab irons and metal lift rings, photo-etched intake grilles and walkways, separately applied air tanks, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and an authentic Burlington Northern paint scheme. Measures 7¾" long and arrives ready to run.................................#R68243E $189 With DCC & Sound – Get all of the same great features as above plus built-in DCC and sound for the ultimate model railroading experience! You'll enjoy 19 sounds – such as horn, bell, coupler crash, brake squeal, dynamic brake and brake air release – six of which operate automatically on analog systems...................................#R68242E $289

Burlington Northern Railroad Branch Lines The Nebraska Experience Bartels & Reisdorff. Travel the former Burlington Northern Railroad on its onceextensive agrarian branch system across the vast prairie regions of southeast Nebraska. You’ll learn how these branch lines operated in the late 1950s by CB&Q, and later by BN in the 1970s to 1980s; get firstperson accounts of working the line as a brakeman; and more. 80 pages, 95 B&W and color photographs, 10"x 8½", softcover..............#R05883B $29.95

Burlington Northern Finale Midwest Mainlines Take a ride on the Burlington Northern immediately following the road’s merger with Santa Fe in this program full of footage during the transition. You’ll explore Burlington Northern’s most important main lines, the ex-Northern Pacific from eastern Montana into Minnesota and the ex-Chicago Burlington & Quincy from Illinois to Nebraska, which were major arteries for coal from the Powder River Basin.

Color, 1 hr. 25 min..........................#RV1239B $19.95

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4-8-4 Northern Steam Locomotive

Santa Fe Odyssey Reg: $39.95 Now: $19.95 each Volume I – Begin your tour in the 1950s, where you’ll thrill to the last vestiges of steam, famous passenger trains, and “hotshot freights” from the West Coast to Chicago. Color, 2 hrs. 10 min.................#RV6642C Volume II – Your journey continues as you step into the 1970s to watch the mighty AT&SF align itself for the future. Footage begins Special Purchase! in Illinois and wanders west where you’ll Save 50% see scenery ranging from dust-bowl plains to jagged mountains. Color, 1 hr. 48 min.......................................................#RV6644C Volume III – Based on more than 600 hours of effort by photographer Emery Gulash and videographer Steve Neff, this Chicago-to-Kansas City adventure is one of the fastest-paced railroad productions you have ever seen. Filled with exciting action, Warbonnets galore, and more, it’s got everything you could ask for! Color, 1 hr. 40 min..........#RV6947C

Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in the late 1920s, Santa Fe’s 4-8-4 locomotives became a reliDCC SOUND able working EQUIPPED class of locomotive well into the 1950s.

Features Working Smoke Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, this DCCequipped, HO scale model of one of those 4-8-4 Northerns features and Optional Stacks! built-in controllable sounds – such as engine chuff, whistles, bell, reverse mechanism shift and creak, boiler water injector and boiler blow down, passenger station, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, and many others – that operate even on standard DC layouts, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and synchronized puffing smoke!

Additional features include a detailed cab interior with a flickering firebox, operating cab roof vents, and engineer and fireman figures; a powerful motor with precision gearing; a finely molded body and a die cast chassis; an operating headlight; separately applied handrails and ladders; a whistle and a brass bell; a tender with a simulated coal load, and a working backup light; and an authentic Santa Fe paint scheme.

15¼" long.............................................................................................................................#R69258E Reg: $399 Now: $299

Santa Fe Herald Lighted Clock This handsome, backlit clock – featuring the Santa Fe herald – includes a bright fluorescent bulb controlled by an on/off switch on the cord; a quartz movement (which requires one AA battery, not included) for accurate time; a clear, scratch-resistant protective cover; and a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Made in the USA; 14" diameter....................................#R61106C $119

“Travel in Style” Pin-Up Metal Sign Featuring Santa Fe’s Grand Canyon Limited – a passenger train pulled by a heavy 4-8-4 Northern – and a stylish, High Society passenger, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes. #R60194A $19.95

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F7 Diesel Locomotives These DCC-ready, HO scale models feature a finely molded body with intricate rivet and panel details, a powerful motor with dual brass flywheels for exceptional performance, many separately applied detail parts including wire grab irons and air horns, photo-etched intake grilles and walkways, a prototypical fuel tank, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, functional close-coupling diaphragms, detailed truck sides, and an authentic Santa Fe Warbonnet paint scheme. In addition, the A-unit also has a working headlight and an operating MARS light, a fully-equipped lighted cab interior with glazed windows and two hand painted crew figures, illuminated number boards and marker lights, and more. Each unit measures 7" long.

F7A/B Set................................................................................#R68334E $309 F7A – Add a second A-unit to your train to create a powerful A/B/A lash-up!......................................................#R68335E $169

With DCC and Sound – Includes all the features left plus factory-installed DCC and sound for the ultimate model railroading experience.

You’ll hear engine hum, bell, brake squeal, horn, coupler crash, grade crossing sounds, ambient passenger station noises, cab chatter and 14 other sounds – many of which operate automatically on analog systems!

F7A/B Set................#R68332E $489 F7A – Add a second A-unit to your train to create a powerful A/B/A lash-up!.........#R68333E $269

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Santa Fe Caps Show your love for the AT&SF! Made of premium quality cotton twill, these caps feature an embroidered logo, a pre-curved visor, and an adjustable strap. One size fits most..........$14.95 each A: The Chief...................#R66646B B: Santa Fe....................#R08970B

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These amazingly detailed, HO scale models feature a real metal A finish, just like the original that ran on the Super Chief after 1958. You also get a detailed interior and prototypically tinted B windows, separately applied wire grab irons, an intricate underframe, an authentic paint scheme with razor-sharp lettering, and C more. Each measures 11¾" long (RPO is 8¾", and Baggage is 9¾"); minimum 24" radius curves recommended.

A: 63' Budd Railway Post Office......................................................................#R04250E B: 73' Budd Baggage...........................................................................................#R04251E C: 85' Budd Hi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Coach.......................................#R04252E D: 85' Pullman-Standard Baggage Dormitory..........................................#R04254E E: 85' Budd Hi-Level Diner................................................................................#R04256E F: 85' Budd Hi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Coach with El Capitan Tail Sign..........................................................................................#R04257E

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Santa Fe / BNSF LIMITED EDITION

FTA Diesel Locomotive

Get Your Kicks on Route 66 Robert West. A 1966 Corvette on Route 66 races Santa Fe’s Grand Canyon Limited passenger train – which, led by Alco PA diesel locomotive #66, ran between Chicago and Los Angeles – near the New Mexico state line. Signed and numbered by the artist, this museum-quality canvas print measures 38"x 20" and includes a certificate of authenticity...............................................#R78176C $299 LIMITED EDITION

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40% This HO scale model features a powerful motor, a die cast chassis, 8-wheel drive, an operating headlight, a detailed body shell and side frames, authentic Santa Fe freight markings, a lifetime limited warranty, and more.

6¾" long.........#R90819D Reg: $49.95 Now: $29.95

Route 66 “The Mother Road” Animated Sign

Bring the vintage charm of Route 66 neon to your layout with this HO- and O-scale compatible roadside billboard. It features working, pre-wired lights that chase along a highway map that lists all of the main cities along the famous 2,448-mile highway; photo-etched stainless steel supports to make a free-standing billboard; and more. Measures approximately 4½" wide x 2¾" tall and requires 3 AA batteries (not included); minor assembly required.................................................#R08253E $45.95

Main Street of America Metal Sign Steve McDonald.

The ride down Historic Route 66 is better when you’re behind the wheel of some good American muscle! This die cut, 24-gauge steel sign measures 14"x 19" and includes mounting holes........#R60167AA $29.95

Route 66 The Ultimate Collection This 3-DVD collection includes three programs – A Journey Down Route 66, Route 66 Revisited and Route 66 Turns 75 – that explore the iconic “Mother Road” from Chicago to Los Angeles. You’ll visit tourist spots, quaint motels, secret corners and little towns; enjoy colorful neon lights; learn the history of the famous route; and more. Includes a bonus photo gallery! Dolby Digital, 3 hrs. 10 min.....................................#RV3082E $19.95

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SD45 Diesel Locomotive

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This HO scale model of a six-axle SD45 diesel locomotive (a type produced by EMD between 1965 and 1971) features a 5-pole motor with dual brass flywheels and precision gearing for smooth operation; a finely molded body with photo-etched intake grilles, see-through fans and realistic fuel tanks; a well-equipped cab; working LED headlights; a die cast chassis; all-wheel drive and electrical pickup; and an authentic Santa Fe paint scheme.

9" long.........................................................#R74363E $199 With DCC and Sound – Get all of the above plus built-in DCC and sound for the ultimate model railroading experience! You’ll enjoy locomotive sounds including engine, horn, bell, squealing brakes, and others that work on DCC or standard DC systems.................................................#R74362E $299

BNSF

Double-Stacks Over Tehachapi Travel to Tehachapi, where you’ll witness the work done to the tunnels and trackside to accommodate locomotives hauling large, double-stack containers! You’ll be trackside in the 1990s, when record rainfalls in the area made the California hillsides vibrant and green, creating a unique background to the high-powered, high-tech locomotives pulling their mile-long trains around the loop. Color, 40 minutes........................................#RV9589B $29.95

Santa Fe SD45s on Tehachapi Shirts Featuring a trio of Santa Fe SD45s emerging from the Tehachapi Loop tunnel, these navy blue shirts are made with a silkscreened image and heavyweight T-Shirt – 100% pre-shrunk cotton. fabric for stunMedium............#R68878C $14.95 ning color and Large.................#R68879C $14.95 durability.

X-Large..............#R68880C $14.95 XX-Large............#R66858C $16.95 Sweatshirt – 50% pre-shrunk cotton/50% polyester.

Large..................#R68881C $25.95 X-Large..............#R68882C $25.95 XX-Large...........#R68883C $27.95

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Tracks of the Old Santa Fe This 9-DVD collection includes all eight volumes of the popular Tracks of the Old Santa Fe series!

You’ll witness a variety of Santa Fe and BNSF motive power and trains, visit Los Angeles Union Station and travel Over 11 Hours on 9 DVDs! up the coast on Amtrak’s Surf Liner, view action at California’s Cajon Pass and in Arizona’s Kingman Canyon, follow the rails over the Rocky Mountains, tour Kansas City Union Station, and more.

Dolby Digital 5.1, 11 hrs. 12 min. #RV7391C Separately: $230 Set: $59.95

AC4400 Diesel Locomotive The 4,400-horsepower AC4400 has gained a reputation as a powerful freight locomotive, especially in heavy-haul applications. A replica of one of those units, this DCC-ready, HO scale model features a powerful motor with dual brass flywheels; intricate body details such as fans, vents, and see-through steps; glazed cab windows and factory applied handrails; working headlights; and an authentic Burlington Northern Santa Fe “Heritage II” paint scheme. 10" long...........................#R68931E $119

Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, this DCC-equipped, HO scale model of the six-axle behemoth features built-in, actual AC6000 sounds – diesel engine revs; a choice of three horns; passenger station, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, mainteDCC SOUND nance yard, crew radio communications, EQUIPPED and many other ambient sounds, each AC6000CW Diesel Locomotive with individually adjustable volume control – that operate even on standard DC layouts, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and many more of today’s most advanced operating features.

You also get a detailed cab interior with engineer and fireman figures; operating head, rear, and ditch lights; handrails, ladders, a whistle, a brass bell, and other separately applied detail parts; a die cast chassis and all-wheel drive and electrical pickup for maximum pulling power; an authentic paint scheme; and more. 10¼" long.......................................................................................................................................#R81857E $299

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C&NW / C&EI / MoPac / WP / D&RGW

Chicago and North Western Centered around Chicago and North Western’s gigantic Proviso Yard, this program includes dramatic scenes of the railroad’s freight operations during the steam-to-diesel transition era of Special the late 1940s. You’ll see hump yard Purc se! switching, freight handling, car loading, Save ha 50% exciting run-bys of both steam and first generation diesel-powered freights, plus a few passenger trains! Also included are scenes of the Union Stock Yards, and the railyard under the Chicago Merchandise Mart. 1 hr. 13 min. #RV6084D Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45

Chicago & North Western Passenger Trains of the 400 Fleet Photo Archive Kelly. Filled with rare archival photographs, this photo-history takes you to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois to view Chicago and North Western’s fleet of classy, highspeed “400” streamliners that brought passengers to and from Chicago. You’ll view trains such as the Twin Cities 400, Minnesota 400, Peninsula 400, Flambeau 400, Kate Shelley 400 and commuter streamliners. 128 pages, 121 B&W photographs, 10¼"x 8½", softcover.......#R03356B $29.95

Chicago & Eastern Illinois in Color DeRouin. Lavishly illustrated, this pictorial history follows the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad during its service from the late 1940s to its 1970 split when the Missouri Pacific and Louisville and Nashville railroads assumed ownership. You’ll view the stops along the line, tour the Saint Louis subdivision, compare diesel locomotives, and examine the passenger cars and freight equipment of this railroad that once served the needs of Illinois and Indiana customers.

128 pages, 200+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover............................#R05411C $59.95

SW7 Switcher Diesel Locomotive Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, this DCC-equipped, DCC SOUND HO scale model of an SW7 switcher EQUIPPED (a type built by EMD from 1949 to 1951) features built-in controllable sounds – such as diesel engine revs, air horn, passenger station, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, crew radio communications, and many others – that operate even on standard DC layouts, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and many more of today’s most advanced operating features. You also get a powerful 5-pole motor with a flywheel, a die cast chassis, a prototypical cab interior with glazed windows and two hand painted crew members, operating head and backup lights, lighted number boards, separately applied detail parts such as handrails and a bell, and an authentic Chicago & Eastern Illinois paint scheme. 6¼” long.....................................#R85424E $199

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MISSOURI PACIFIC Rio Grande Odyssey

Missouri Pacific Lighted Clock This handsome, backlit clock – featuring the Missouri Pacific Lines’ herald and one of their “Eagles” – includes a bright fluorescent bulb controlled by an on/off switch on the cord; a quartz movement (which requires one AA battery, not included) for accurate time; a clear, scratch-resistant protective cover; and a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Made in the USA; 14" diameter................................#R61109C $119

Missouri Pacific Historical Society Collector’s Set

Over 6 Hours on 5 DVDs

This 5-DVD collector’s set, compiled by the Missouri Pacific Historical Society, includes 22 complete programs that explore the history of the Missouri Pacific. You’ll enjoy Welcome to MoPac, an introductory film intended for new employees of the line; Not a Piece of Cake, which highlights the tough duties of engineers and hostlers; Yard and Terminal Systems, a thorough overview of the line’s Transportation Control System, a computer system that operated in MP’s major terminals; Dangerous Placarded Cars, explaining the proper handling of cars transporting hazardous materials; and many more rail-filled features! Dolby Digital 2.0, 6 hrs. 34 min.....................#RV7784A $49.95

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Save 50% Travel back in time with cinematographer Emery Gulash for a look at the D&RGW as it was in the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s. The action starts with a host of first generation diesels leading freight trains and name trains, such as the famous California Zephyr, then moves on to Denver Union Station, dual gauge steam and diesel action, the isolated Climax Branch, and dozens of famous hotspots such as Soldier Summit, Moffat Tunnel and Tennessee Pass. 2 hrs. 30 min. on 2 DVDs................#RV6638C Reg: $39.95 Now: $19.95

EMD F7A/B Locomotives

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A replica of one of those ubiquitous locomotives, this DCC-ready, HO scale model features a powerful motor with a flywheel, a heavy die cast chassis for smooth tracking, a finely molded body with glazed windows and separately applied windshield wipers, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, an operating headlight, an authentic D&RGW paint scheme, and a lifetime limited warranty.....................Reg: $79.95 Now: $64.95 each F7A – 7” long.........#R04794D F7B – 6¾” long.....#R04795D

Rio Grande Mug This 11-ounce ceramic mug features the road’s famous herald on both sides.

Microwave and dishwasher safe...........................#R69659B $7.95

Western Pacific The Final Years Using unique footage of the Western Pacific’s final years, between 1969 and 1983, before it was taken over by Union Pacific, this film captures the workings of that road from the perspective of one of its conductors. From the San Francisco Bay area to Salt Lake City and up on the Hiline toward Oregon, you’ll see this incredible line in action! 1 hr. 10 min.........#RV5173C $29.95

“Western Pacific California Zephyr” Metal Sign This 24-gauge steel sign features a vintage advertisement of the Western Pacific’s celebrated California Zephyr passenger train zipping through the Sierra Nevadas.

Measures 12"x 16" and includes mounting holes..............#R68660A $19.95

Rio Grande Cap This black, cotton twill cap features an embroidered D&RGW herald and an adjustable rear strap for comfort................................#R08450B $14.95

WESTERN PACIFIC

GP9 Diesel Locomotive

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This top-of-the-line, HO scale, DCC-ready Athearn Genesis model of a GP9 features a dynamically balanced motor with dual brass flywheels, a fully outfitted cab interior, working headlights, wire grab irons and metal lift rings, photo-etched intake grilles and walkways, separately applied air tanks, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and an authentic Western Pacific paint scheme.

7¾” long..................................................#R74806E $189 With DCC and Sound – Get all of the same great features as above plus built-in DCC and sound for the ultimate model railroading experience! You’ll enjoy 19 sounds – such as horn, bell, coupler crash, brake squeal, dynamic brake and brake air release – six of which operate automatically on analog systems......................................#R74805E $289

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Southern Pacific Images of Rail

Northwestern Pacific Railroad Eureka to Willits O’Hara & Service. Upon its completion, the Northwestern Pacific, a joint venture between Santa Fe and Southern Pacific, linked Eureka with San Francisco by rail, a milestone in the history of Humboldt and Northern Mendocino Counties. Filled with archival images, this history explores the NWP’s origins and construction, the accidents and disasters that plagued the line, its decline and modern legacy, and the stories of the communities and families whose lives were linked with the NWP. 128 pages, 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.............#R78013C $19.95

Southern Pacific Lines Thermometer Featuring the herald of the Southern Pacific, this handsome thermometer includes a clear protective cover, is made of steel with an aluminum frame, and is 14” in diameter. #R77686C $39.95

Southern Pacific’s Sunset Route A Color Pictorial Dill. Through hundreds of never-before published photographs, this lavishly illustrated book examines Southern Pacific’s Sunset route from Los Angeles to El Paso, Texas, and the Golden State route from El Paso to Tucumcari, New Mexico, during the 1950s, ’60s and early ’70s. You’ll view images of Southern Pacific’s last steam locomotives, first and early second generation diesel locomotives, and more. 128 pages, 260+ color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover............................#R03915C $59.95

0 Gauge This premium quality, O gauge model of a Southern Pacific GS-4class 4-8-4 Daylight features Die Cast a die cast metal locomotive Metal Body! with a True Blast II digitally recorded whistle and bell, a working headlight and smoke unit, a powerful Special motor with a flywheel, Purchase!

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Sa ve $ 65% 8-wheel drive with two Southern Pacifi c Save 100 traction tires, and separately Railroad applied detail parts; a 12-wheel tender with a water Solomon. More than just a scoop; an SP Daylight paint scheme; and more. railroad, the Southern Pacific 22” long; runs on O-31 or gentler curves. was an empire. Filled with #R97721E Reg: $499 Now: $399 evocative photographs and vintage promotional materials, this book illustrates SP’s development from 1861 to its 1996 acquisition Southern Pacific’s

by Union Pacific. You’ll see steam and diesel power, Overland Route freight and passenger operations, and routes such Featuring footage captured from as the famous Coast Line, Shasta, Golden State the late 1930s through the 1950s, and Overland. 160 pages, 150+ color and B&W this program covers Southern photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", Pacific’s Overland Route from hardcover.........#R05635N Reg: $36.95 Now: $12.95 San Francisco toward Salt Lake City via Sacramento, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Power By the Mile Donner Pass. You’ll view San Francisco streetcars; Metal Sign rare footage of the City of San Francisco passenger This wonderfully train with yellow E2s; a variety of steam including nostalgic tribute to 4-6-2s, 4-8-2s, 4-8-4s, 2-8-2s, 2-10-2s, 4-8-0s and the Southern Pacific the famous articulated Cab Forwards on both features the railroad’s freight and passenger trains; and much more!

“Power By the Mile” Color and B&W, 1 hr. 7 min.......#RV7173AA $29.95 slogan on a die cut and embossed aluminum sign Southern Pacific that measures 8” in diameter Facilities in Color and includes mounting Volume 1: California, Oregon, holes......................................................#R68628D $12.95 Nevada, and Utah Morris. This heavily illustrated Donner Combo volume takes you on a tour This DVD features two incredible of Southern Pacific’s stations, programs: Battle for Donner Pass is towers, bridges, yards, shops the story of the Southern Pacific and other facilities as well as men and equipment that fought freight and passenger trains, a wide variety of motive to keep this pass open during power, and operations prior to the road’s 1971 take treacherous winter storms. over by Amtrak. 128 pages, 258 color photoYou’ll ride in the cab of track clearing equipment graphs, 8½"x 11", hardcover..............#R77798C $59.95 and see flangers, regulators, spreaders and more.

Across Donner Summit features SP freight and Working Smoke! passenger trains fighting both Donner Pass grades DCC SOUND and Mother Nature herself!

EQUIPPED 3 hrs. 17 min....................................#RV6306B $29.95

GS-4 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive

Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, this DCC-equipped model features built-in controllable sounds – you get a selection of horns and an adjustable bell; crew radio communications; AC-4 4-8-8-2 and ambient passenger Cab Forward Steam Locomotive station, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, and other sounds, each with an individually adjustable volume control – that operate even on standard DC layouts, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, synchronized puffing smoke, and many more of today’s most advanced operating features. You also get a powerful motor; a detailed cab with engineer and fireman figures; handrails, ladders, a whistle, a brass bell and other separately applied detail parts; an operating headlight, lighted number boards and a reversing light on the tender; a fixed front engine and a pivoting rear engine, just like on the original; locomotive and tender electrical pick-up; a die-cast chassis; razor-sharp printing; and more. 16¼" long; 22" minimum curve radius recommended......................................#R97127E $499

Lighted Bay Window Caboose

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This HO scale model – part of Athearn’s top-of-the-line Genesis series – features on-board, “no flicker” interior and marker lighting that is fully controllable with DCC – and also operates on non-DCC systems! Other fine features include see-through end platforms and steps; photo-etched metal window screens with flush window glazing; a detailed interior with seats, bunks, tables and a removable floor for easy interior access; a finely detailed underbody with full brake rigging; roof mounted radio antennas; detailed trucks with axle generators; an authentic Southern Pacific paint scheme; and more. 5¼” long...........#R81689E $99.95

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Union Pacific

UNION PACIFIC Union Pacific Metal Sign This wonderfully nostalgic tribute to the Union Pacific – the largest railroad network in the United States!

– features the road’s famous shield on a die cut and embossed aluminum sign that measures 8"x 8" and includes mounting holes.......................................................#R68422D $12.95

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Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 Metal Sign

Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 Shirt

Featuring a beautiful image of Union Pacific’s #4014, scheduled by UP to be rebuilt to operational condition, as well as detailed information about that massive locomotive, this tin sign includes mounting holes. 12"x 10"................#R69684A $12.95

Displaying Union Pacific’s #4014 Big Boy steam locomotive proudly on the front, this screenprinted t-shirt is made of soft, 100% pre-shrunk cotton.

Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 Mug

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USRA 0-6-0 Steam Locomotive A replica of a USRA 0-6-0 steam locomotive, this HO scale model features a powerful motor, a die cast chassis, a working headlight and smoke unit, a detailed body shell, a Vanderbilt tender, a UP paint scheme, and a lifetime limited warranty.

8½" long...........#R09073D Reg: $99.95 Now: $79.95

Ash Medium..........#R41048C Large................#R41049C X-Large............#R41050C XX-Large.........#R41051C

Blue Medium..........#R41052C Large................#R41053C X-Large............#R41054C XX-Large.........#R41055C

Show your appreciation for the Union Pacific’s #4014, a massive 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy,” the largest steam locomotive in the world, with this 11-ounce, ceramic mug. It features the UP’s logo above the words “Big Boy 4014” and “The Beast Awakens” on one side and, on the other, an image of the Big Boy. Dishwasher and microwave safe.....................................#R69685B $7.95

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With DCC – Get all of the above plus built-in DCC for control of speed, direction and lighting! #R86982E Reg: $129 Now: $99.95

Union Pacific Cap Made of premium quality cotton twill, this cap features an embroidered Union Pacific herald with an adjustable strap. One size fits most..........#R08464B $14.95

4-8-8-4 Big Boy Steam Locomotive #4015

Union Pacific 844 Pride of the Fleet 150th Anniversary Tour This 2-disc program celebrates the 150-year anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the first Pacific Railroad Act, which created the Union Pacific, authorized the construction of the transcontinental railroad, and effectively united the nation from coast to coast. You’ll ride #844 – the only steam engine that the UP operates today – as she takes on the role of “goodwill ambassador” and travels the country from Cheyenne to Council Bluffs, Iowa; to Sacramento, California; Elko, Nevada; Ogden, Utah; and more. Color, widescreen, 3 hours.

DVD...................................................#RV3095C $24.95 Blu-ray.............................................#RV3096D $29.95

Union Pacific This 1939 action-packed Cecil B. DeMille epic stars Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea as they are swept into the drama of the construction of the transcontinental railroad. There’s romance, intrigue and plenty of rail action in this sweeping drama. Will everyone survive the efforts to push the railroad through at any cost? Extra features include a vintage cartoon, a Three Stooges comedy, a UP safety film, and more. B&W, 3 hours total runtime.............................................#RV7474C $17.95

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The Giants of Laramie Peter Lerro. Lining up to tackle the massive tonnage that Union Pacific moved daily, a 4-8-8-4 Big Boy is flanked by a 4-6-6-4 Challenger, and a new-tothe-scene gas turbine locomotive. Signed by the artist, this print measures 22"x 18"................................................#R78417B $39.95

Made by Rivarossi, this beautifully detailed, HO scale model of the legendary 4-8-8-4 articulated features built-in DCC and sound – you’ll hear compressor, injector, safety valve, whistle, bell and others – that work on DCC or standard DC systems, a powerful motor with dual brass flywheels for smooth operation, a nicely outfitted cab with a lighted firebox, operating headlights, numerous factory applied detail parts, an articulated frame just like the original, a die cast metal chassis, a realistic centipede tender, authentic Union Pacific markings, and much more.

18¼" long; 22" minimum radius curve recommended.........................................#R97334E $459 DCC-Ready 4-8-8-4 Big Boy #4008.......................................#R97333E $359

Big Boy Locomotive Kit

Union Pacific Big Boy Collection The biggest, the strongest, the grandest American steam locomotive. Only 25 were built, and now – for the first time – you can see all 25 of the Big Boys in action in the most incredible display of steam power ever! This comprehensive, professionally photographed film collection from the 1950s makes this production the ultimate tribute to the Big Boy! Color and B&W, 1 hr. 35 min....................................#RV8812B $39.95

This HO scale, plastic kit features a one piece boiler, a butterfly damper, an intricate cab interior, movable pony trucks, intricate driving wheels and rods, a tender, a display track, and decals for two versions.

18" long; 87 parts, skill level 3........#R09503C $24.95

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Union Pacific Confessions of a Railroad Crew Van Driver (Contracted by Union Pacific Railroad) My True Adventures in the Regions of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri Wendt. Beginning in the mid1980s, large railroads hired contractors to transport their train crews to rest terminals after reaching their legal limit of 12 hours of work. This volume details the often hilarious experiences of one contracted train crew hauler who worked for the Union Pacific and other companies over the past decade. 104 pages, 75+ photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover...............#R03478C $14.95

FTA Diesel Locomotive This HO scale model features a finely molded SALE! body Save 40% and side frames, a die cast chassis, a powerful motor with all-wheel drive, an operating headlight, authentic UP markings, and a lifetime limited warranty.

6¾" long...........#R04697D Reg: $49.95 Now: $29.95

SD40-2 Diesel Locomotive This DCC-ready, HO scale model of an EMD SD40-2 – a 3,000-horsepower locomotive renowned for its reliability – features a powerful motor with dual flywheels; a finely molded body with a 116" “snoot” nose, glazed cab windows and separately applied air tanks, handrails and wire grab irons; operating headlights; a die cast chassis; and an authentic UP paint scheme. 9½" long..............#R74901B $74.95

Union Pacific Odyssey Renowned railfan and cinematographer Emery Gulash headed west numerous times between 1952 and 1980 to capture the mighty UP in all its glory. Each of these 2-disc sets is a compilation of the finest footage from Emery’s visits. Color, 2 hours total per set.

Reg: $39.95 Now: $19.95 each SALE! Volume 1 – Follow the UP as it transitions Save 50% from big steam to big diesels in the 1950s and early ‘60s. Challengers, Big Boys, turbines and a potpourri of exciting first generation diesels roll in front of the camera at locations such as Denver, North Platte, Sherman Hill, Ogden, Chicago, St. Louis, Council Bluffs and others..............#RV6917C Volume 2 – Your Union Pacific tour continues in the 1960s and early ‘70s, an era when big power still reigned supreme on the UP. Highlights include more “big blow” turbines, Centennials, DD35s, early high-horsepower second generation diesels, the 100-year anniversary celebration of The Golden Spike, and more................................................#RV6918C

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The Centennial

Larry Fisher.

LIMITED EDITION In 1969, the twin engine Centennial joined Union Pacific’s stable of motive giants such as the Challengers, Big Boys and gas turbine electrics.

Here, #6923 leans hard into a turn with a line of UP’s Armour yellow boxcars in tow. 17"x 22" print is signed and numbered by the artist. #R07674AA Reg: $125 Now: $24.95

Union Pacific Herald Lighted Clock This handsome, backlit clock – featuring the Union Pacific herald – includes a bright fluorescent bulb controlled by an on/off switch on the cord; a quartz movement (which requires one AA battery, not included) for accurate time; a clear, scratch-resistant protective cover; and a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Made in the USA; 14" diameter............................................#R61111C $119

DDA40X Diesel Locomotive The DDA40X – the most powerful and, at almost DCC 13½" Long!

SOUND 100 feet, the longest EQUIPPED single-unit diesel locoWith DCC & Sound – Get all of the same great features motive type ever built – was nicknamed the “Centennial” when it was first delivered, exactly above plus built-in DCC and sound for the ultimate model 100 years after the driving of the Golden Spike. railroading experience. You’ll enjoy 19 sounds – including A replica of this enormous locomotive, this DCC- authentic DDA40X sounds recorded from UP #6936 – ready, HO scale top-of-the-line Athearn Genesis such as horn, bell, coupler crash, brake squeal, dynamic brake and brake air release – six of which operate model features dual dynamically balanced $ motors (yes, two motors!) each with dual brass automatically on analog systems................#R74614E 499 flywheels; a fully outfitted cab interior; working head and ditch lights; a brass horn, wire grab irons, metal lift rings, and photo-etched windshield wipers, intake grilles and walkways; realistic fuel tanks; 16-wheel drive and electrical pickup; and an authentic Union Pacific paint scheme. 13½" long.................#R74613E $369

4500hp Gas Turbine Diesel Locomotive

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Union Pacific operated the largest fleet of gas turbine-electric locomotives – which used a gas turbine to drive an electric generator – in the world, and Die Cast Body and Operating Smoke! was the only railroad to use them for hauling freight. Intended to replace the famous “Big Boys,” units 51 to 60 were delivered to Union Pacific beginning in 1952 and were nicknamed “Big Blows” because of their high noise levels.

A replica of one of those UP Big Blows, this HO scale model features built-in sound – you’ll hear actual recorded gas turbine engine sounds, squealing brakes, and more– that operates on standard DCC layouts; a powerful 5-pole motor with precision gearing for smooth operation; a detailed cab interior with glazed windows; working headlights; separately applied handrails, a bell, and a horn; a realistic fuel tank; a synchronized puffing smoke system; a razor-sharp Union Pacific paint scheme; and more. 11½" long; 18" minimum curve radius recommended.........................................................................................................................................#R74593E $469

Union Pacific Heritage Metal Sign

SD70ACe Diesel Locomotive This DCC-ready, HO scale model of the “green” variant of the SD70 diesel locomotive features a dynamically balanced motor with dual brass flywheels, a fully outfitted cab, working head and ditch lights, a brass horn, wire grab irons and metal lift rings, photo-etched intake grilles and non-skid walkways, see-through fans and realistic fuel tanks, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, detailed trucks, and an authentic Union Pacific paint scheme. 10¼" long....#R68267E $199

This white-gloss aluminum sign, which features Union Pacific #8318 - an SD70ACe wearing a patriotic paint scheme - and 10 logos of UP’s Heritage lines, measures 10"x 12" and includes mounting holes. #R67086A $12.95

Union Pacific 150th Anniversary Mug This 11-ounce ceramic mug features a salute to the Union Pacific’s 150th birthday on both sides. Microwave and dishwasher safe......#R69665B $7.95

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Boston & Maine at Deerfield River 1953 Tony Howe.

An EMD E7 leads a Boston & Maine passenger train over Deerfield River near the east portal of Hoosac Tunnel in 1953. 19"x 13" print is signed by the artist.........................#R79012C $29.95

RS-3 Diesel Locomotive

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Introduced by Alco in 1950, the 1,600-horsepower RS-3 diesel locomotive had the stamina and strength for freight and passenger service yet was agile enough for yard work. A replica of one of those all-purpose locomotives, this HO scale model features built-in DCC for control of speed, direction and lighting; a powerful motor with dual flywheels; working headlights; a die cast chassis; all-wheel drive; authentic Boston and Maine markings; and more.

7¼" long..............#R00841D Reg: $119 Now: $99.95

40' Steel Boxcar This HO scale model features a molded body with simulated rivets, an engraved roof walk, a detailed underframe and brake wheel, an opening door, added weight for smooth tracking, a B&M paint scheme, and more. 5½" long............#R93576C $19.95

Pan Am/NS The Patriot Corridor This program examines operations on Pan Am Railway’s Patriot Corridor line between Ayer, Massachusetts, and Mechanicville, New York, which serves as Norfolk Southern’s access to the Boston market. You’ll view daily pig trains; coal trains with Norfolk Southern, BNSF, Providence & Worcester, and Union Pacific power; Pan Am trains in old and new paint schemes; and more. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 2.0, 1 hr. 45 min.

DVD....................................................#RV9413C $24.95 Blu-ray..............................................#RV9414C $29.95

1964 Dodge A100 Cargo Van A replica of a 1964 Dodge A100 cargo van being used by Pan Am as a mainte1/87 Scale nance vehicle, this HO scale, plastic model features glazed windows, fine details such as headlight trim rings and side-view mirrors, simulated chrome accents and badges, and free-rolling wheels. 2"long........#R78726E $24.95

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A Year on the Lycoming Valley

Rock Island Herald Lighted Clock

Five Seasons of Contemporary Shortline Railroading Zollitsch. This lavishly illustrated book documents “everyday, real railroading” on the Lycoming Valley shortline near Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for 14 months beginning in December 2008. You’ll see behind-the-scenes views of the railroad’s employees, its motive power, operations, customers, routines and routes, and even some unusual occurrences as they happened. 160 pages, 320 color photos and illustrations, 13"x 11", hardcover..............................................#R05947E $84.95

“Keys to My Heart” Jigsaw Puzzle

This handsome, backlit clock features the Rock Island herald and includes a bright fluorescent bulb controlled by an on/off switch on the cord; a quartz movement (which requires one AA battery, not included) for accurate time; a clear, scratch-resistant protective cover; and a 1-year manufacturer warranty.

Made in the USA; 14" diameter.........#R61112C $119

DL-109 Diesel Locomotive

Robert West.

Featuring the legendary Florida East Coast Railway’s 4-6-2 Pacific #153 – currently on display at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami – making a run to Key West on the FEC causeway in 1935, this 1,000-piece puzzle measures 27"x 20" when assembled.................................#R67208B $14.95

Florida East Coast Filmed with the cooperation of the FEC itself, this video takes you on a mainline trip from Jacksonville to Miami, with visits to Bowden Yard, Beaver Street Tower, the Jacksonville Container Yard, NASA’s connection with the FEC, Miami’s Hialeiah Yard, NSB Yard and more for an inside look at operations on one of today’s premier U.S. railroads. Dolby Digital 5.1, 1 hr. 14 min..................#RV7309A $29.95

With its sleek lines, knife-edged nose, three-panel windshield and long wheelbase, the 2000hp DL-109 was ideally suited for high-speed service. A fitting tribute to the classic diesel, this HO scale model features a finely detailed body with glazed windows, a heavy die cast chassis, a powerful motor with dual flywheels, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, an operating headlight, and an authentic Rock Island paint scheme. 10" long...........#R78705C $124 N Scale – 5½" long..........................#R78706C $99.95

Rock Island Railroad Photo Archive Travel on the Rockets Kelly. Filled with rare archival photographs, system maps, timetables and travel brochures, this volume examines Rock Island’s famous Rocket passenger trains. You’ll view depots and stations, a variety of motive power, and famous streamlined trains such as the Texas Rocket, Kansas City Rocket, Zephyr Rocket and Rocky Mountain Rocket. 128 pages, 110 B&W and 20 color photographs, 10¼"x 8½", softcover.............................................#R10337C $29.95

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GP9 Diesel Locomotive

Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 EQUIPPED series, this DCC-equipped, HO scale model of an EMD E6A diesel locomotive features built-in controllable sounds that operate even on standard DC layouts and includes recordable DCC operations for automated sound and movement sequences. You also get a detailed cab with glazed windows and crew figures; a powerful 5-pole motor with precision gearing for smooth operation; an operating headlight, cab light and rear light; a die cast frame; separately applied detail parts, including handrails, ladders, horns, and bells; and an authentic Florida East Coast paint scheme. 9¾" long..........................#R78564E $269

This HO scale model features built-in DCC and sound for the ultimate model railroading experience. You’ll enjoy 19 sounds such as horn, bell, coupler crash, brake squeal, dynamic brake and brake air release - six of which operate automatically on analog systems. Additional fine features include a dynamically balanced motor with dual brass flywheels, a fully outfitted cab interior, working head and ditch lights, wire grab irons and metal lift rings, photo-etched intake grilles and walkways, separately applied air tanks, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, detailed trucks, and an authentic Rock Island paint scheme. 7¾" long..................................#R68201E $289

EMD E6A Diesel Locomotive

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Regional Today’s Maine Railroads Maine’s scenic beauty comes alive as you ride the rails through villages and across open countryside in the early 1990s. You’ll witness the nocturnal activities of Canadian Pacific and a VIA passenger train at Brownville Junction, watch a Bangor & Aroostook pulling local freight as it works its way along the line, and more!

1 hr. 45 min.........................................#RV9584B $29.95

Palmer Crossroads Larry Fisher. While a Central Vermont freight – headed by a 2-8-0 Consolidation – waits for clearance at the diamond, New York Central RS-3s pull the Knickerbocker passenger train away from Union Station in Palmer, Massachusetts.

This 500-piece puzzle measures 29"x 15" when assembled................................................#R67218B $10.95 Print – This 25"x 15" print is signed and numbered by the artist.............................#R76080A $125

Vermont Railway 50 Years Filled with vintage film, photos, interviews, and anecdotes, this real-life story of “the little engine that could” follows the rebirth of the former Rutland Railway mainline from Burlington, Vermont, to North Bennington and White Creek, New York, from 1964 to the present. You’ll explore all facets of the operation, including steam excursions, of the first state-owned, privately operated railroad in the country. 2 hours......#RV3198A $24.95

Clarendon & Pittsford Railroad From the Clarendon & Pittsford’s early history through its current operations over the Florence and Mainline Subdivisions and their connections, this film takes you on a tour of the railroad’s routes, stations, and facilities.

You’ll learn about the Vermont Marble Company, OMYA, and the former Delaware & Hudson Rutland Branch. 1 hr. 27 min...........#RV3197A $24.95

The Jersey Central, Lehigh Valley, Reading and Baltimore & Ohio Railroads in Jersey City Caldes. With its passenger terminal, freight yards, factory and warehouse sidings, and four-track highspeed main, the Central Railroad of New Jersey proved to be a legitimate operation in the compact, high density rail and river transport scene in the region. You’ll take a tour of the CNJ’s facilities and equipment, including a 4-6-0 Camelback that was the mainstay power for the passenger fleet to baby-faced Baldwins pulling freight, a GP7 leading a commuter consist, and others. 80 pages, 132 B&W photographs, 7"x 10", softcover.....................#R11204C $15.95

“Winter Turkey Tracks” Jigsaw Puzzle

Northeast Indiana Rails

Dan Christ.

A 1930-built Porter 0-6-0 steam engine tows passengers along former Reading Railroad’s Schuylkill & Lehigh Branch in the Blue Mountains near Kempton, Pennsylvania, as a flock of turkeys gobbles up acorns in this 500piece puzzle that measures 19"x 13" when assembled...........................................#R67207B $10.95

NS, CSX, Amtrak & More Filmed during all four seasons, this fast-paced program covers Northeast Indiana’s rail lines, including Norfolk Southern and CSX, Canadian Pacific, Amtrak, and the Indiana Northeastern Railroad as they travel throughout the Hoosier State. You’ll visit such locations as Ft. Wayne, Fostoria District, Auburn Junction, Avilla, Waterloo, and more!

Widescreen, 5.1 Dolby Digital, 2 hrs. 22 min.

DVD....................................................#RV7787A $24.95 Blu-ray..............................................#RV7788A $34.95

Chicago Odyssey The Old Michigan Line These films take you on an incredible journey along the Michigan Line, from the Great Lakes State to Chicago, stopping at key stations along the way. Dolby Digital 5.1. $

24.95 each

Volume 1 – Travel the Michigan line to Chicago, starting at the Michigan Central Depot, which was the tallest depot in the world at the time of its completion; climb aboard Detroit’s People Mover, which, modeled after Canada’s elevated rail, opened to the public in July 1987; and see numerous Amtrak trains and freight cars in action. 1 hr. 24 min.............#RV7785A Volume 2 – From Battle Creek, Michigan, to Chicago, Illinois, this program takes you on a tour of the Michigan Line. Along the way, you’ll visit such locations as Battle Creek Station, Niles Depot, and Kalamazoo, as well as Michigan City, Indiana, before arriving at Chicago’s Union Station.

1 hr. 26 min.....................................................#RV7786A

There is no better place than Chicago to see a myriad of railroad colors, train types and congested rail operations.

Reg: $39.95 Now: $19.95 each Volume 1 – Travel back to Chicago in the 1950s for a full color look at 15 exciting railroads, Special including Santa Fe, Burlington, Milwaukee Purchase!

Save 50% Road, Rock Island, North Shore and Illinois Central. Footage features exotic first generation diesels, sparkling consists of streamlined passenger trains, perfectly groomed main lines, the last vestiges of steam, grimy yard operations, and much more. Color, 2 hours.....................#RV6619C Volume 2 – This volume showcases Chicago railroading in the 1960s and early ‘70s – the “last gasp” for many Class I passenger operations such as Gulf, Mobile & Ohio; Great Northern; and Northern Pacific. You’ll also see Rock Island, Soo Line, Indiana Harbor Belt, and others hustle freight trains in and out of the city and changes in motive power and equipment on commuter lines. Color, 2 hrs. 30 min......................................................#RV6621C

The Joint Line Filmed in the mid-1990s, this production features footage of the Southern Pacific with some units still sporting D&RGW paint, the Santa Fe, and the Burlington Northern as they were supported by the Joint Line. You’ll see coal, freight, and passenger trains in action; pusher engines shoving hard against long coal drags; and newer diesels, including BN’s SD70MACs, as well as view black and white images of old steam and early diesel engines from the railroad’s past. Color, 1 hr. 25 min..........................................#RV9586B $29.95

Railroads of California The Complete Guide to Historic Trains and Railway Sites Solomon. This lavishly illustrated book examines railroads of the Golden State, the men who built and ran them, the engineering feats that made them possible, and the legacy they left behind.

You’ll visit Feather River Canyon, Tehachapi and Cajon passes, LA’s Union Station, tourist roads and museums, and other famous locales.

160 pages, 175 color and B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover................................#R10154B $29.95

The Way West Odyssey

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Head west on a 2-disc rail adventure that showcases the essence of contemporary railroading. You’ll travel from California to Illinois, where pig trains sprawl across the Midwest, helpers shove trains through the Rockies, and long tunnels and bridges connect main lines in the Northwest. Trains from mighty Class Is such as the Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, Rio Grande and Soo Line offer a gripping look at the challenges railroads face “on the way west.” Color, 2 hours. #RV6912C Reg: $39.95 Now: $19.95

Cab Ride over Donner Pass Climb aboard an ultra-modern SD60 for a spectacular cab ride through scenic Donner Pass. Multiple cameras capture all the sights and sounds of your hardworking manifest train as it fights the 2.5% grades of the Sierras, while on-screen titles provide information on mileposts, grades, track speeds, towns, train stops, historical sites and more. 4 hours.......#RV5002C $44.95

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Observing the 100th anniversary of Canada’s nationhood in 1967, the FP9A Confederation Diesel Locomotive Train made exhibition stops in most of Canada’s major cities and towns. Wearing an authentic Canada Confederation paint scheme, this DCC-ready, HO scale model of the FP9A diesel locomotive that led the Confederation Train features an advanced motor with dual flywheels; a highly detailed body with photo-etched metal grilles, wire handrails and grab irons; an operating headlight; and much more. 7½” long...............#R88453E $135

Windermere Sub Running from Golden to Fort Steele, British Columbia, Canadian Pacific’s Windermere Sub travels alongside the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers in the Rocky Mountain Trench between the Selkirk and the Rockies. You’ll see coal trains with their three big GE ES44ACs, and the wayfreight’s pair of SD40-2s as they run this scenic route. Dolby 2.0, 1 hr. 10 min...........$24.95 each DVD...........#RV9492C Blu-ray............#RV9493C

Great Train Crimes Murder & Robbery on the Railways Oates. This book reconstructs some of the most memorable murders and robberies committed on British railways from Victorian times to the present day. You’ll learn about the Great Bullion Robbery of SALE! 1855, the Great Train Robbery of 1963, and many Save $10 other sensational, bizarre and often ghastly cases.

224 pages, 30 B&W photos and illustrations, 6"x 9", hardcover.............#R03666N Reg: $39.95 Now: $29.95

History of British Trains This 4-disc history, which includes rare archival footage from the 1930s, explores Great Britain’s various railways and locomotives, both past and present. You’ll learn about such lines as the Orient Express, the Bristol & Exeter, and the Lancaster & Yorkshire; the Flying Scotsman, the Southern Belle, and the Prince of Wales; and the U.K.’s pioneering engineers, including George Stephenson, the “Father of Railways.” 7+ hours.......#RV3196C $24.95

Little Book of Steam Classics Mackenzie. This volume chronicles 60 classic engines – all of which can still be seen today, whether on heritage railways, as static exhibits in museums, or running on mainline specials – that were either known for their technological innovation or workmanlike efficiency. Learn about the durable 0-6-0 freight engines that remained in service for several decades; British Railways’ standard 2-10-0 9F freight class, which included the “Evening Star,” the last steam locomotive they built; and more! 128 pages, 100 color photos, 6¼”x 6¼”, hardcover.......#R10767B $12.95

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This premium quality, glazed stoneware stein features a variety of vintage German steam locomotives, a pewter replica medallion of the Imperial German Railroad, an assortment of German railroad crests and coats of arms, and a banner that reads (in German): “The History of the German Steam Locomotive.” The lid has an intricately detailed steam locomotive mounted on top. Measures 9¼" tall and holds about 1½ pints (26 oz.)........#R06293D $149

The Railways of Germany

Canada By Rail Captivating views, historic trains, and award-winning filmmaking come together in this 4-DVD collection that explores the legendary trains of Canada. You’ll travel Canadian Pacific’s Special Purchase! main line between Exshaw, Alberta, Save Over 70% and Revelstoke, British Columbia, in Tracks of the Beaver; take in the chilly scenery while crossing the Rocky Mountains in A Yellowhead Winter; continue on through the mountains with Canadian Pacific’s Heart of the Rockies; and end your trip with a journey over Rogers Pass in Canadian Pacific’s Mountain Sub & Rogers Pass. Over 5 hours of video!...............#RV5045D Reg: $34.95 Now: $9.95

History of German Steam Locomotives Stein

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RS-2 Diesel Locomotive

The 1,500-horsepower Alco RS-2 road switcher, in service during the 1950s through the 70s, was equally at home running mixed freights and tackling switching duties. This DCC-ready, HO scale model features a powerful motor with dual brass flywheels, a die cast chassis, a finely molded body with many separately applied detail parts, working constant and directional headlights, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup for smooth operation, and authentic Ontario Northland markings.

7¼” long................................................#R78708C $124

British 4-6-2 Steam Locomotives

Travel the picturesque countryside of Germany with these visually stunning programs that are filled with breathtaking footage of the country’s famous sites, from the castle-strewn Rhine to the wild terrain of the Black Forest, mountainous regions, and the peninsular Sylt. You’ll view a variety of railway systems and the fascinating locomotives they employ that traverse the land. 1 hour.................$14.95 each Southern Germany......................................#RV9260A Northern Germany......................................#RV9261A

0O Scale

Relive the glory days of Great Britain’s most famous passenger trains! These DCC-ready, HO-compatible (European OO scale) models of 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotives feature an A advanced 5-pole skewwound motor with a flywheel and precision gearing for smooth performance, a finely molded body with rivet details, an intricate boiler backhead with painted piping and B levers, glazed windows, a working headlight, separately applied boiler piping and valves, a detailed coal tender with an NEM coupler (pockets will accommodate U.S. style magnetically operated knuckle couplers), spring-loaded buffers, paintmatched metal drivers and metal wheels, and an authentic paint scheme. 12" long; runs on HO scale C track; 22" minimum radius curve recommended.

A: Class A3 Flying Scotsman – Wearing the same authentic London and North Eastern Railway paint scheme it featured when traveling nonstop from London to Edinburgh in the summer seasons of the 1930s, this model is numbered 4472 and includes Flying Scotsman nameplates........................................#R86279E $299 Class A1 Tornado – Celebrate the 2008 rebuild of the LNER Peppercorn Class A1 #60163 Tornado on your own layout with this model painted in an authentic British Railways Tornado scheme.

You even get photo-etched metal Tornado heralds!..............................................$239 each B: Express Blue................................................#R86322E C: Original Green............................................#R90108E

LNER Flying Scotsman Metal Sign The famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive bursts from a tunnel to the delight of two young railfans and their canine sidekick.

This 24-gauge steel sign is made in the USA, has smooth rolled edges, includes mounting holes, and measures 12"x 16"...........................................#R68689A $19.95

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Adventures & Excursions Enjoy nearly 12 hours of scenic railroad action in this incredible 6-disc collection! You’ll view the Canadian Rockies on VIA Rail’s Canadian; climb Donner Pass; take Nearly 12 Hours a whistle-stop tour of the southern on 6 DVDs! California coast; ride the California Western; tackle Oregon’s Blue Mountains on the Union Pacific; climb aboard Union Pacific’s #3967 Challenger; and tour the Winchester & Western, Durango & Silverton, Cumbres & Toltec, and others.......................................#RV8108C $39.95

San Diegan Surfline Steam 3751 Private Varnish Special Featuring 24 private passenger cars led by Santa Fe 4-8-4 #3751 and three Amtrak P42 units, this program follows the San Diegan special that ran from Los Angeles to San Diego and back on the Surfline route in September 2008. You’ll view the train as it departs Amtrak’s 8th Street Yard, rolls across trestles, powers over the grades of Miramar Hill and glides into San Diego’s Old Town Station; #3751 being turned on the Miramar Wye; and the return trip.

1 hr. 7 min.....................................#RV9507AA $29.95

Northern California Explorer Enjoy amazing scenery as you ride the Northern California Explorer on a special, three day excursion that ran from June 3-5 in 2011. Starting in Emeryville, California, you’ll head north along the Feather River Canyon and the Inside Gateway all the way up to Klamath Falls, Oregon, before heading back south via the Shasta Route and Sacramento River Canyon. 1 hr. 27 min...........#RV7781C $29.95

The Grand Canyon Limited From May 14 through May 19, 2012, the Grand Canyon Limited excursion train, pulled by the ATSF #3751, traveled from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon. This program takes you aboard that incredible train as it returned to celebrate the Arizona Centennial. 1 hr. 59 min...............#RV7782C $39.95

Grand Canyon Jigsaw Puzzle Collector Suitcase Eric Dowdle.

Now, you can check out one of the country’s most famous National Parks without ever having to leave home! Featuring nostalgic images of the Grand Canyon, this 1,000-piece puzzle arrives in an attractive collector suitcase and measures 26¾”x 19¼” when assembled. #R67457C $19.95

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Royal Gorge Train Set Colorado’s oldest scenic line combines rich history, spectacular views and stylish accommodations into a train that takes you on a 24-mile journey through the 1,000-foot-deep Royal Gorge. Now, you can run that scenic line yourself! This complete, HO scale set includes DCCready, powered F7A (with a working headlight) and F7B units, a smooth-side coach and a full-dome lounge car, each with glazed windows, a detailed underframe, and an authentic Royal Gorge paint scheme; a 63"x 45" oval of E-Z Track; a power pack/ speed controller with plug-in wiring; instructions; and more. Full train measures 38" long. #R95460E Reg: $219 Now: $169

Coal Smoke Over Cumbres Explore the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad with footage captured over the course of five days filled with perfect weather!

You’ll enjoy hearing amazing stack talk from hardworking K-36 Mikados as they fight the grade on a perfectly still pre-dawn morning, watch sunrise glint shots at Lava Tank, see the silhouettes at Hangman’s Trestle, and more! Widescreen, 2 hrs. 7 min......$24.95 each DVD.............#RV9475C Blu-ray..............#RV9476C

D&RGW Cumbres Depot Kit Modeled after the famous depot located atop Cumbres Pass along the route of the D&RGW’s San Juan narrow gauge extension, this HO scale, laser-cut wood kit features tab-and-slot construction for easy assembly; premilled siding; realistic shingles, doors, and windows; one-piece white metal chimneys; an interior floor with wall partitions; and an optional foundation.

2¾” tall with a 5¼"x 3¼" footprint; assembly required................................................#R86064B $69.95

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85' Full-Dome Passenger Car Extend your Royal Gorge train set! This pre-wired, HO scale model of a full-dome lounge car features etched body panel lines; a smooth-side, full-length dome with amber-tinted windows; a complete interior with operational lighting; realistic diaphragms; a detailed underframe; added weight for smooth tracking; and an authentic Royal Gorge paint scheme.

11¾" long...#R94212C $44.95

Royal Gorge Wooden Sign Far below the “World’s Highest Bridge,” a passenger train rolls alongside the Arkansas River in Colorado’s Royal Gorge. This nostalgic wood sign measures 12" in diameter......#R72061C $24.95 A

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1880s Wood Passenger Cars Replicas of old-time passenger cars, these HO scale models feature glazed windows, a clerestory-style roof, a realistic underframe with simulated wire truss rods, and authentic Durango & Silverton markings. 6¼” long........................................$24.95 each A: Coach – Pinkerton..........................................#R04917B B: Combine – Home Ranch..............................#R04918B

Durango & Silverton Cap Made of premium quality cotton twill, this cap includes an embroidered Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad logo on the front and an adjustable rear strap.................#R55094B $14.95

“Railfan!”

Metal Sign

315 & The Mudhen Witness the C-18 #315 and the recently restored K-27 Mudhen #463 as they team up in the fall Chama Steam charter on the Cumbres & Toltec. You’ll see single and twoengine run bys, enjoy cab footage, and hear some incredible stack talk in this thrilling film. Dolby 2.0, 1 hr. 45 min....$24.95 each DVD.............#RV9488C Blu-ray..............#RV9489C

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Featuring a beautiful pin-up girl trying to cool down before an excursion on Durango & Silverton’s K-36 Mikado #480, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint.

12"x 18"; includes mounting holes. #R69036A $19.95

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Prairie Depots In Color

Clive Cussler’s “The Wrecker”

Volume 1: GN, MP, A&O, SLSF and M-K-T Hickcox & Yanosey.

This heavily illustrated volume takes you on a tour of the small town stations, towers, bridges, yards, shops and other facilities in America’s heartland, as well as freight and passenger trains, a wide variety of motive power, and operations. 128 pages, 294 color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.................................#R77793C $59.95

Cussler. Train wrecks, fires, and explosions sabotage the Southern Pacific Railroad’s express line in 1907, a year of financial panic and labor unrest. A mysterious saboteur haunts the hobo jungles of the West – a man known as the Wrecker – who recruits accomplices from the down-and-out to attack the railroad, and then kills them afterward. Who is the Wrecker? What does he want? And more importantly, can he be stopped?

480 pages, 6½"x 9½", hardcover..................#R02462N Reg: $27.95 Now: $7.95

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Images of America

Caterpillar Photo Gallery

Huey P. Long Bridge

Letourneau. Filled with rare and archival photographs of Caterpillar machinery produced from 1904 to 1963, this lavishly illustrated volume presents the iconic brand hard at work in operations including earthmoving, farming, logging, military support operations, and mining. You’ll marvel at images of early experimental Holt crawler tractors built a century ago, impressive Cat D9Gs introduced in the 1960s, and everything in-between that have made Caterpillar a household name in construction equipment. 288 pages, 500 B&W photographs, 8½"x 10¾", softcover......................................#R10709B $36.95

Marking & Snape. This photohistory examines the Huey P. Long Bridge in Jefferson Parish, which, for 15 years after its opening in 1935, was the longest railroad bridge in the U.S. You’ll learn about its impact on transportation – it was the first bridge to span the deepdraft navigation channel of the lower Mississippi River, opening the path for a southern transcontinental railroad – and the subsequent growth of New Orleans and the surrounding region. 128 pages, 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover..................................#R37187C $19.95 Special Purchase!

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Amtrak-Conrail Train Wreck at Gunpow Interlocking This program illustrates the horrifying events of January 7, 1987, beginning a few hours after Amtrak’s train #94 collided with three Conrail engines at “Gunpow” interlocking, 18 miles northeast of Baltimore and just south of the bridge over the Gunpowder River in Case, Maryland. This riveting video covers the entire tragedy and continues through the next day as wreck crews and emergency operators performed rescue and clean-up operations.

1 hour.........................................................#RV5896C $29.95

Caterpillar D8T Track-Type Tractor with Single-Shank Ripper A replica of a Caterpillar D8T tractor, a type introduced in 2004, this premium quality, O scale (1/50), die cast model features textured surfaces, a detailed cab interior and glazed 1/50 Scale windows, an elevating and tilting bulldozer blade, a movable rear single-shank ripper, realistically molded grab rails, working rubber tracks, authentic Caterpillar badging, and more. 6¼" long......#R04830B $139

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Steam on Stone Larry Fisher. Northern Pacific’s #2156 eastbound North Coast Limited #2 crosses the famed Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis on a cold Minnesota winter morning circa 1920.

24¾"x 19¾" print is signed and numbered by the artist. #R07639AA Reg: $135 Now: $19.95

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Single-Track Pony Truss Bridge Kit

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Based on single-track, pony truss bridges found on roads across the country, this premium quality, HO scale kit features precision laser-cut parts, raised rivets, and scale gussets and cross braces. 2" tall with a 15"x 3" footprint; assembly required. #R74404C $59.95

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A replica of an International 433 Dual Engine Pay Scraper, this museum-quality, O scale-compatible (1/50), die cast model is plated with real 24k gold! Fine features include a driver’s station with control instruments, articulated steering, and a Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS), fully detailed front and rear engines, an elevating scraper bowl with working hydraulic arms, an adjustable twin-cylinder ejector gate, separately applied detail parts, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires, and authentic badging. 20" long.....................#R67626C $299

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Replicas of International dozers, these O scale-compatible (1/50), die cast models feature a well-appointed operator’s area with instruments, an elevating and B tilting dozer semi-U blade with working hydraulics, intricate moving tracks with individual links, and authentic International markings......$44.95 each A: TD-15 With Umbrella – 4" long................#R67614C B: TD-25 With ROPS & Ripper 6½" long...........................................................#R67615C

International TD-25 Crawlers These 1/25 scale, die cast models are incredibly detailed!

You get a wellA equipped 1/25 Scale driver’s station with control instruments; a visible DT-817B engine; B operating parts; an exhaust stack, headlights, and other fine add-on detail parts; rolling, segmented metal tracks; and authentic badging. You even get a reprinted copy of an original TD-25 Series C crawler operator’s manual!.............................................$179 each A: With Clearing Blade & Winch – Includes a driver’s compartment with mesh-screened walls and a Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS), an elevating and tilting blade with working hydraulic arms, and a rear-mounted winch. 11½" long..........#R67623C B: With Side Boom – Includes a functioning boom and pulley system, complete with pipes and counterweights. 9½" long.................................#R67624C

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Trucks Ford Motor Company Metal Sign Featuring the original 1903 logo that made sure everyone knew the company was located in Detroit, Michigan, this nostalgic tin sign measures 16"x12½" and includes mounting holes..................#R69029A $11.95 A 1/18 Scale beautiful replica of a 1913 Ford Model T delivery 1913 Ford Model T van, this 1/18 scale, die cast model features a well equipped driver’s compartment with a glazed windshield, steering wheel, and pedals; a hood that opens to reveal a realistic 20-horsepower engine; glazed headlights and plenty of simulated brass parts; free-rolling, spoked wheels with real rubber tires; an intricate under carriage; a large storage compartment with dual opening rear doors; and an authentic United Parcel Service paint scheme.

7½" long................................................#R77598D $64.95

1935 Ford Delivery Sedan This 1/24 scale, die cast model of a Model 48 delivery sedan features a detailed interior with a 1/24 Scale steering wheel and dashboard instruments; glazed windows and headlights; a butterfly hood that opens to reveal an intricate engine; opening driver, passenger, and rear doors; plenty of simulated chrome; steerable wheels with real rubber tires; and authentic badging and markings, including the Ford Parts Delivery label.

8" long...................................................#R55561D $54.95

Ford Pickup Trucks A These O scale-compatible (1/43), die cast models of famous Ford pickup trucks feature a detailed interior with a stick shift, glazed front B and rear windows, a simulated wood bed, free-rolling wheels with rubber tires, authentic badging, and a removable display C base.................$8.95 each A: 1934 Ford Pickups – 4" long.

Red...................#R99931B Gray..................#R99932B 1/43 Scale B: 1948 Ford F-1 Pickups – 4¼" long.

Red....................#R99933B Cream.................#R99934B C: 1953 Ford F-100 Pickups – 4¼" long.

Black.................#R77343B Red......................#R77344B

Kenworth Coca-Cola Truck This 1/32 scale, die cast metal and plastic model of a Kenworth T700 – an improved version of the old T2000 – operated by Coca-Cola features a detailed interior with glazed windows, opening doors, plenty of simulated chrome, a trailer, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires, authentic badging, and more. 23" long.....#R57501C $39.95

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Coca-Cola Joyful Times Jigsaw Puzzle Pamela Renfroe.

Standing at the rear of his 1937 Ford pickup, a lineman with the local electric company inspects the wiring at a country store where townsfolk stock up on Coca-Cola. This 1,500-piece puzzle measures 36"x 28¾" when assembled...................#R67107D $19.95

Genuine Coca-Cola Metal Sign Featuring a Coca-Cola glass bottle, this nostalgic tin sign has a weathered, vintage appearance, measures 12½"x 16", and includes mounting holes. #R66747A $11.95 1/34 Scale

2001 Mack Granite Tanker Trailer

A replica of a 2001 Mack Granite Tanker Trailer designed to carry hot materials, this 1/34 scale, die cast model features a well-appointed interior with glazed windows; a hood that opens to reveal a detailed engine; realistic trailer landing gear with a pivoting fifth wheel for the trailer attachment; an upper manhole with a four-sided platform and ladder; an intricate rear discharge and front pump-off valve; plenty of simulated chrome parts, including dual exhaust stacks and side view mirrors; free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires; and authentic badging. 20½" long....................#R67636D $179

Semi Trucks of the 1960s Adams. Construction of the Interstate highway system reshaped the American landscape and mergers of trucking companies – many western hauling companies bought eastern haulers – changed the system of operation from mostly regional into coast-to-coast long-hauls. This heavily illustrated book examines the trucks that played a vital role in that expansion in the 1960s. You’ll view trucks built by Mack, Brockway, Autocar, Diamond T, Diamond Reo, Ford, White-Freightliner, GMC, International, Kenworth, and Peterbilt, and many others.

160 pages, 276 B&W and 32 color photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover......................................#R10679B $36.95

Evolution of Cab-Over-Engine Trucks Mort. This book examines the evolution of American cab-over engine (COE) trucks, from the first examples produced in the early 20th century to those rolling over the roads today. You’ll view COE trucks produced by all the major manufacturers, learn about their role in America’s industrial growth, compare their specifications, and more. 144 pages, 150 color and 150 B&W photographs, 8½"x11", softcover............#R10065B $34.95

Semi Tractor Kits Replicas of semi A tractors that pepper U.S. freeways across the country, these B 1/25 scale, plastic kits feature a tilting cab that opens to reveal an 1/25 Scale intricate diesel engine and a well appointed interior with a dashboard and glazed windows; plenty of simulated chrome, including dual exhaust stacks and air horns; a detailed, heavy-duty chassis with dual rear axles; realistic alloy wheels with treaded rubber tires, and authentic badging and decals.

7½" long; assembly required..............$39.95 each A: Peterbilt 352 Pacemaker COE Tractor 250 parts, skill level 2.................................#R85131C B: Kenworth K123 COE Tractor 300+ parts, skill level 3..............................#R85132C

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First Responders

Illustrated Encyclopedia of 1,200+ Pages!

American Fire Engine Manufacturers McCall. From Abbott & Downing to Zwak, this heavily illustrated book examines hundreds of American manufacturers that designed and built pumpers, ladder trucks, rescue vehicles, and other types of motor fire apparatus. Includes company histories and information on International, Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, and many others. 304 pages, 1,270 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover...............................................#R10169B $24.95

1914 Ford Model T Fire Engine

Vintage Fire Engines Replicas of early 20th century fire engines, these O scalecompatible (1/43), die cast metal models feature textured surfaces, working steering, plastic detail parts, A realistic firefighting apparatus, plenty of simulated chrome, free-rolling B wheels with treaded tires, and more.

Includes a removable display base. $

19.95 each

This 1/18 scale, die cast metal model of a 1914 Ford Model T pumper features a hood 1/18 Scale that opens to reveal a realistic engine, a working steering wheel, simulated leather seats, a bell, glazed headlight lenses and plenty of simulated brass, a hose reel, pressure gauges, two nozzles, free-rolling wheels with rubber tires, authentic badging, and more. 7½" long; includes a removable display base...........#R08254B $99.95

A: 1923 Maxim 1/43 Scale C C1 Fire Engine Features authentic Honolulu Fire Department markings.

5" long...#R77307D B: 1924 Stutz Model C Authentic “Ford’s Fire Company D No. 1” markings. 6¼" long..........#R78480D C: 1932 Buffalo Type 50 – Authentic “Ashville, N.C.” markings. 6¼" long.........................................#R78481D D: 1939 American LaFrance B-550RC – Features authentic “Freeport” markings.

6" long..........................................................................#R91602D

Halberstadt. A wonderful tribute to the brave men and women who fight the flames and keep us safe, this lavishly illustrated volume examines the fire apparatus used in America over the past 200 years, with emphasis on the classic engines, trucks and rigs of the 1920s to the 1950s. You’ll view famous brands from Ahrens-Fox, American LaFrance, Emergency One, Mack, Pirsch, Seagrave, and Van Pelt, and compare vintage advertisements and dozens of rare and archival photos. 192 pages, 150+ color and B&W photos, 10"x 10", hardcover........#R10266B $17.95

1959 Ford Fairlane Sedan A replica of the 1959 Ford Fairlane, which was a complete redesign of the ‘57-58 styling with squared1/87 Scale up lines, a bigger windshield, “gull-wing” headlamp brows and a “Flying V” back panel wing, this HO scale, die cast model features textured surfaces, a detailed interior and glazed windows, free-rolling wheels and “Fire Chief” markings.

2½" long. #R96483E $7.95

Fire Engine House Kit A replica of a two-story district fire station, this detailed, HO scale plastic kit features a simulated stone and brick façade, glazed windows, a hose drying tower, detailed garage entries, an American flag, signage, accessories, and more. 8¼"x 6¼"; assembly required.......................#R78603C $14.95

1931 U.S. Marshall’s Van The Model A was the second huge success for Ford – following its Model T predecessor – with more than 4.3 million cars built between 1927 and 1/32 Scale ’31. A replica of a 1931 van used

by U.S. Marshalls to transport criminals, this 1/32 scale, die cast metal model features a finely molded interior with a glazed windshield, a hood that opens to reveal a detailed engine, opening doors, plenty of simulated chrome, real rubber tires, and authentic badging. 4½" long...........#R77574B $19.95

1936 Pontiac Deluxe Police Car

Police Department Metal Sign Cut in the shape of a police badge, this 24gauge steel sign featuring an arresting beauty has a distressed finish, measures 15"x 15", and includes mounting holes...........#R66796A $26.95

1970 Ford Galaxie Interceptor Police Car Kit

Wearing “State Highway Patrol” markings, this amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, die cast model features 1/18 Scale a well-equipped interior with working frontwheel steering, a stick shift, glazed windows and opening doors; an opening hood panel that reveals a realistic engine; plenty of separately applied detail parts and simulated chrome; glazed head and emergency lights; running boards; an opening trunk; free-rolling wheels with rubber whitewall tires; and authentic badging. 9¾" long; includes a removable display base with a nameplate.........................#R00751D $59.95

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The American Fire Engine

A replica of a 1970 Ford Galaxie Interceptor police car, this 1/25 scale, plas1/25 Scale tic kit – an AMT kit re-issued with original box art! – features textured surfaces, glazed windows, roof-mounted red and blue flashers, realistically treaded tires, authentic markings, police accessories, and more.

8½" long; skill level 2. #R04969C $25.95

1985 Dodge Diplomat Patrol Cars These 1/43 Scale O scale compatible (1/43), die cast models of 1985 Diplomat sedans feature a detailed interior, glazed windows and headlights, separately applied detail parts and plenty of simulated chrome, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and police unit markings.

4¾" long; includes a display base with a clear protective cover. $

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First Responders / Buses / Taxis Professional Cars Ambulances, Hearses and Flower Cars Merksamer. Filled with hundreds of photographs, this Special Purchase! book traces the history of Save 70% high-budget, professional cars – including hearses, flower cars, limousines and ambulances – over the past Over 800 Photos! 100 years, with detailed information on a wide variety of types and manufacturers.

304 pages, 800+ B&W photographs, 9"x 11", softcover..............#R10502N Reg: $24.95 Now: $7.45

1924 Chevy 1-Ton Series H Ambulance A replica of a 1924 Chevy 1-ton Series H ambulance, this 1/32 scale, die cast model features 1/32 Scale glazed windows, sliding driver and passenger doors, a butterfly hood that opens to reveal an intricate engine, a prototypical grille and headlight configuration, a detailed interior with a cot, plenty of simulated chrome, running boards, free-rolling wheels with rubber tires, and authentic badging. 4½" long...#R77575B $19.95

1957 Chevrolet Nomad Ambulance This beautifully detailed, 1/24 scale, die cast 1/24 Scale model of a red and white, two-door, 1957 Chevrolet Nomad station wagon ambulance, features a fully outfitted interior and glazed windows, an opening rear tail and side doors, a hood that opens to reveal a detailed engine, sliding side windows, separately applied detail parts, prototypical tailfins, free-rolling wheels, authentic ambulance markings, and more. 8½" long........#R73040D $78.95

Take the Bus Metal Sign Based on a vintage advertisement encouraging people to “be smart & safe” and ride the bus, this 24-gauge steel oval sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, measures 24"x 14" and includes mounting holes.......................................................#R60195A $34.95

Greyhound Scenicruiser McNally. One of the most popular passenger buses of all time, GM’s PD-4501 Scenicruiser bus – built from 1954 to ‘56 for Greyhound – is the coach that, to this day, floods advertising pieces, is made into toys and souvenirs, and stars in movies and TV shows. This lavishly illustrated book examines that bus in detail, from its earliest prototypes to the vehicles that have been restored and currently operate today. 128 pages, 350 B&W and color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover..............#R10718B $36.95

1937 Studebaker Hearse

1/24 Scale This premium quality, 1/24 scale, die cast model of a Studebaker hearse from 1937 – its final production year! – features an intricately detailed interior with opening side and rear doors; glazed windows and headlights; a hood that opens to reveal a realistic engine; separately applied plastic detail parts, including plenty of simulated chrome; free-rolling wheels with rubber, whitewall tires; and authentic badging. You even get a “wooden” casket and a funeral wreath with a stand! 8¼" long..............................#R88449D $79.95 Painted by Horse-Drawn hand, this Hearse HO scale, plastic set includes a vintage 1/87 Scale hearse wagon with a casket inside, two finely dressed horses, and two funeral directors in top hats.

3" long..................................................#R90048E $32.95

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1937 Studebaker Hearse This O scalecompatible (1/43), die cast 1/43 Scale model of a Studebaker hearse from 1937 – its final production year!

– features a detailed interior; glazed windows and headlights; opening doors, hood, and rear hatch; plenty of simulated chrome; free-rolling wheels with rubber tires; and authentic badging. 4¾" long; includes a removable display base with a clear protective cover.................................#R09586C $24.95

Pine Coffins Kits Perfect for your western, military or country-themed layout, these premium quality, HO scale sets of 5 laser-cut wood coffins A include laser engraving that creates exceptionally realistic wood grains, plank gaps and dowel holes.

B Assembly required...$11.95 each A: Standard Pine Coffins...............................#R69220E B: Pine Coffins With Crosses – Each coffin includes a separately applied cross decoration...........#R69221E

Cemetery Fence Kit Create a realistic cemetery scene on your layout! This premium quality, HO scale, wood kit uses laser engraving to create exceptionally realistic brick textures for the corner posts and provides enough “wrought iron” fencing – including a realistic movable gate with real hinges that is engineered to eliminate gate sag! – to create a 7"x 5¾" cemetery, complete with an arched overhead entry sign. Assembly required.................................................................#R69219E $39.95 This HO scale, 1/87 Scale plastic model features corrugated surfaces, a well-equipped interior with glazed 1954 GMC windows, a die Scenicruiser cast frame, detail parts such as side-view mirrors, free-rolling wheels with rubber tires, and an authentic Greyhound Lines paint scheme. 5½" long......................................$29.95 each New York Destination Board..............................#R88036C Chicago Destination Board.................................#R88037C Los Angeles Destination Board.........................#R88038C St. Louis Destination Board................................#R88039C Blank Destination Board.....................................#R88040C

1954 GMC PD 4501 Super Scenicruiser Buses These HO scale, plastic models feature corrugated surfaces, a well-equipped 1/87 Scale interior with Special..................#R74738B glazed windows, a die Atlanta..................#R74739B cast frame, plastic detail San Francisco......#R74740B parts such as side-view mirrors, free-rolling wheels New York..............#R74741B with real rubber tires, an Chicago................#R74742B authentic 1960s Greyhound Lines “Gold Stripe” paint scheme and the correct engine grille, and a realistic destination board. 5½" long...............$29.95 each

The American Taxi A Century of Service Monier. This heavily illustrated book examines the more than 100-year history of the American taxi, covering famous marques such as Yellow, Checker, Packard, Ford, and Studebaker as well as forgotten makes including Oakland, Huppmobile, and Stearns Knight.

You’ll even view unusual lights, meters, taxi memorabilia, and more. 144 pages, color and B&W photos, 8¼"x 10¾", softcover.....#R05638B $34.95

1935 Ford Sedan Delivery This 1/24 scale, die cast model of a Model 48 sedan 1/24 Scale operated as a taxi in New York City features a detailed interior with a steering wheel and dashboard instruments; glazed windows and headlights; a butterfly hood that opens to reveal an intricate engine; opening driver, passenger, and rear doors; a roof-mounted taxi sign; plenty of simulated chrome; steerable wheels with real rubber tires; and authentic badging and markings. 8" long..........................#R55558D $54.95

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Early Roads / Automobiles

Concord Stagecoach Kit This beautiful, museum quality, 1/12 scale, wood 1/12 Scale and metal kit of a concord Stagecoach – which transported passengers and mail between St. Louis and San Francisco during the time of the Old West before the dawn of the railroad – is incredibly detailed! Exquisite features include finely textured surfaces; a well-equipped interior with opening doors; a front brake lever; plenty of cast metal parts, including wheel hubs, axles, and door hinges; roof railing; free-rolling, steerable wooden wheels with working suspension; and a choice of authentic markings for either a Wells Fargo or Butterfield stagecoach. 13¾" long; assembly required...................#R86335E $279

Horse Drawn Carriages Historic Book Collection on CD-ROM Analyzing the evolution and uses of horse-drawn carriages, this CD-ROM includes 32 historic books, including CD-ROM A Treatise on Carriages, Volumes 1 & 2 (1796); The World on Wheels (1878); The Buggy from Glengarry (1890); Driving (1903); 6,500+ Pages!

Racing on Pleasure Vehicles (1910); and many others – that, together, present over 6,500 scalable, high-resolution pages with B&W photos and illustrations as well as searchable text. PC and Mac compatible; requires free Acrobat Reader.................#R01228B $14.95

Going Places Transportation Redefines the Twentieth-Century West Schwantes. The mass exodus westward has been undertaken on Special all manners of transport, from foot Purchase! to horseback, wagon to train, and Save 50% automobile to aircraft. Extensively researched, this history examines how transportation has shaped the Western landscape since the rise of the Intercontinental Railroad, the interconnections between various modes of travel in the west, and considers how travelers experience the passing landscape while traveling at different speeds. 448 pages, 100+ B&W photographs, 7"x 10¼", hardcover..............#R11114N Reg: $29.95 Now: $14.95

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An excellent centerpiece for your desk or mantle, this ½ scale reproduction of the 1926 Pierce-Arrow hood ornament – an archer with his bowstring pulled back – is made of polished metal and arrives in a gift case. Measures 3½" long and 2½" tall.............................................................#R77319D $34.95

1910 Ford Model T “Tin Lizzie”

1925 Ford Model T Double Kit

An excellent edition to your classic service vehicles collection, this 1/32 scale, die cast model of a 1910 Ford Model T “Tin Lizzie” features a 1/32 Scale detailed interior with a glazed windshield and opening doors, a hood that opens to reveal an intricate engine, simulated head lamps, plenty of simulated chrome details, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires, and authentic badging.

4½" long.........................................#R77573C $16.95

Now, you can build one of the most iconic automobiles of all time! This 1/25 scale, plastic kit of a 1925 Ford Model T – which contains two full cars which can each be built in stock, street, or strip appearances – features finely molded color parts and glazed win1/25 Scale dows, an intricate interior, plenty of simulated chrome, spoked rims with vinyl tires, and authentic badging.

5¼" long; skill level 3...................#R85152C $29.95

Wheels for the World

1932 Ford Three Window Coupes

Henry Ford, His Company, and a Century of Progress Brinkley. Based on Special never-before-published Purchase! archival information, this Save 60% volume provides a comprehensive overview of the Ford Motor Company, from the making of the Model T and Model A to Thunderbirds, Mustangs, and far beyond. You’ll not only examine the business aspects of the company, you’ll learn intimate details about the Ford family, the company’s executives, workers, and union organizers. 880 pages, 5½"x 8½", softcover. #R11108N Reg: $24.95 Now: $9.95

1/18 Scale These museum SALE ! quality models Save $50 resemble the originals down to the smallest detail!

The 1930s saw the rise of hand-built model race B cars, known as spindizzies or tether cars. Constructed by hobbyists, these miniatures zoomed around banked wooden tracks at speeds approaching 150 miles per hour. Resembling the full-size racers of their day, several spindizzies competed at once, powered by a hidden model airplane engine, and tethered by cables to a central pole. Incredibly detailed and aerodynamic, these miniature race cars were beyond toys; they were pieces of art representative of the best pioneering technology of the era. Using the original blueprints, these spindizzies are handmade of aluminum with a cherry wood base and feature a hood that opens to reveal an intricate simulated engine, rubber wheels, and wire spokes.

19" long...........................................Reg: $499 Now: $449 each A: Bantam Midget........................................................#R55162C B: BB Korn........................................................................#R55163C

1926 Pierce-Arrow “Archer” Hood Ornament

Ford Model T With the Model T leading the way, Ford Motor Company automobiles made it possible for the middle class American to travel the country. Displaying 14 early Ford heritage cars and trucks, this poster measures 36"x 12"........................................#R55152AA $12.95

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These O scale-compatible (1/43), die cast models of 1932 two-door 1/43 Scale Ford Model B Deluxe coupes feature a detailed interior, glazed front and rear windows, treaded running boards, plenty of simulated chrome, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, authentic badging, a rear-mounted spare tire, and more. 3¾" long; includes a removable display base.......$8.95 each Burgundy.......#R77309B Red..............#R95308B

1929 Pierce-Arrow Metal Sign Featuring a 1929 Pierce-Arrow, one of the most luxurious car brands in America prior to World War II, this 24-gauge steel sign depicting a 1988 U.S. Postage stamp includes die-cut edging with mounting holes. 24"x 16"....................#R65213A $39.95

1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow A replica of the 1933 PierceArrow Silver Arrow, a concept car introduced at the 1933 New 1/18 Scale York Auto Show that caused an absolute sensation among spectators, this amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, die cast model features a bi-fold hood that opens to reveal a V-12 engine, a photo-etched grille, an intricate interior with accurate gauges and pedals, a working steering system, and an opening trunk and doors. There’s even a concealed spare tire in the hatch behind the front driver’s side wheel! 12½" long; includes a removable display base............#R77320D $69.95

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Automobiles 1937 Studebaker Woody Wagon

Summer Days Metal Sign Displaying iconic beach rides, a Woody station wagon and its accompanying long boards, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand made and includes mounting holes for easy hanging.

16"x 12"....................#R68684A $19.95

This premium quality, 1/24 scale, die cast model of a Studebaker “Woody” wagon from 1937 features an intricately detailed interior with opening side doors and a rear tailgate; glazed windows 1/24 Scale and headlights; a hood that opens to reveal a realistic engine; real wood panel exterior siding; separately applied detail parts, including plenty of simulated chrome; free rolling wheels with rubber, whitewall tires; and authentic badging. You even get two detachable, roof mounted surfboards! 7½" long..............#R73039D $74.95

1946 Ford Sportsman

1/18 Scale This amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, die cast model features real wood outside trim and genuine leather seats; a hood that opens to reveal a detailed, 221-cubic-inch Flathead V8 engine; a fully equipped interior with meticulous dash instrumentation and opening doors; working steering with free-rolling wheels and realistically treaded rubber tires; an opening trunk with a spare tire; a removable convertible soft top; plenty of simulated chrome; authentic badging, and more. You even get a 24k gold-plated collector coin!

11½" long........................................................................#R78485D $79.95

1948 Tucker Torpedo Sedans

1948 Tucker Pin-Up Metal Sign

These O scalecompatible (1/43), die cast 1/43 Scale models feature a detailed interior with glazed windows, free-rolling wheels with real rubber whitewall tires, and authentic badging. 5" long; includes a removable display base..................$14.95 each Blue....................#R01289C Green.....................#R01290C

December may be icy cold, but these two bodies are red hot! Made in the USA, this 24-gauge steel sign has smooth rolled edges, includes mounting holes, and measures 12"x 16". #R68691A $19.95

1/18 Scale Initially named the Tucker Torpedo, the 1948 Tucker Sedan was an advanced automobile conceived by Preston Tucker and briefly produced in Chicago before the company folded on March 3, 1949. These 1/18 scale, die cast models of rear-engine Tucker Torpedo sedans feature a fully equipped interior with an instrument panel and controls, opening “suicide” doors, and glazed windows; a front trunk that opens to reveal removable luggage and a spare tire; separately applied detail parts such as glazed headlights (including a directional third headlight, which, known as the “Cyclops Eye,” would turn on at steering angles of greater than 10 degrees to light the car’s path around corners); simulated chrome; a rear hood that opens to reveal a detailed flat-6 engine; working steering with free-rolling wheels; and authentic badging. 12" long; includes a removable display base.................................$47.95 each Red.................................................#R97167C Blue..............................................#R97168C

1948 Tucker Torpedo Sedans

1950 Studebaker Champion

1953 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon

This O scalecompatible (1/43), die 1/43 Scale cast model of the 1950 two door Studebaker Champion features a detailed interior with glazed windows, separately applied detail parts such as a side-view mirror and glazed headlights, plenty of simulated chrome, free-rolling wheels with rubber tires, and authentic badging. 4¼" long; includes a removable display base.............................................#R96978B $8.95

These HO scale models of 1953 Ford Country 1/87 Scale Squire “Woody” station wagons feature a detailed interior with glazed windows, a hood ornament and other separately applied detail parts, simulated wood panels, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded whitewall tires, authentic badging, and more. 2¼" long.......................................... $7.95 each Black....................#R00304E Gray................#R00303E

License Plate Clock Show that you’re a true fan of the road with this colorful wall clock featuring the digits from 12 different U.S. state license plates! It includes an American quartz movement and second hand for superior accuracy, a 24-gauge steel face, a riveted aluminum case, and a clear protective cover. Requires one AA battery (not included).

14" diameter.........................................#R65157A $34.95

My First Car

Stone. Whether new, a Special ! hand-me-down, or a junker, Purcha50se% ve first cars hold a special place Sa in one’s heart. They symbolize that first taste of freedom, independence, and responsibility. This touching volume captures moments of automotive initiation as they were lived by such luminaries as Jay Leno, Carroll Shelby, Tony Stewart, Danica Patrick, and George Barris. 224 pages, 87 color and 31 B&W photographs, 6¼"x 9", hardcover.........#R01894N Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45

1955 Ford Crown Victorias

1/18 Scale Sporting a new chrome “basket handle” across its top to divide the sheet metal from its stylish and functional “Skyliner” tinted acrylic roof, the 1955 Crown Vic also offered a panoramic windshield, air conditioning and a new-fangled option called “seat belts.” Replicas of those chrome-laden beauties, these 1/18 scale, die cast models feature a hood that opens to reveal a realistic engine, a fully equipped interior with opening doors and glazed windows, a glazed Skyliner roof, working steering with free-rolling wheels and treaded rubber whitewall tires, plenty of simulated chrome, an opening trunk, a “Continental Kit” spare tire, authentic badging, and a removable display base. 11½" long.................................$39.95 each Purple...............#R87519N Turquoise............#R87520N Great Cars

Ford

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Thunderbird, Mustang, Cobra, GT-40, Model T This program examines the Ford models that have captivated America from the 1930s to today.

From the Model T to modern fire-breathing muscle cars, you’ll rediscover these remarkable machines, learn about the men who created them, and understand their enduring impact – both on the race track and the showroom floor.

2 hrs. 5 min.....................................#RV9807AA $19.95

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Automobiles / Route 66 1957 Chevrolet Nomad

1/18 Scale

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertibles In between the subtlety of the 1955 model and the utter flamboyance of the 1957 sits the stately 1956 Bel Air. These detailed, 1/18 scale, die cast metal models of the ’56 Bel Air convertible feature a hood that opens to reveal a realistic 265-cubic-inch engine, working steering, opening doors, a detailed interior, a glazed windshield, plenty of simulated chrome, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires, authentic badging, and more.

11" long.............................................................$39.95 each Purple..............#R88178C Yellow..............#R88179C

Automobiles of the Chrome Age 1946-1960 Special Furman. The postPurchase!

Save 60% World War II era marked the emergence of all things American, and, in the 1950s, cars led the way. This lavishly illustrated volume provides an up-close look at many of the striking cars that expressed that era’s optimism and pride, including the 1953 Buick Skylark, 1953 Firebird II, 1957 Ford Skyliner, and 1959 Cadillac. 272 pages, 150+ color photographs, 9¾"x 13", hardcover.........#R02582C Reg: $49.95 Now: $19.95

“Diner” Metal Sign Greg Hildebrandt.

Coffee, tea, or me?

This delightfully accommodating waitress is ready to serve. Made of 24-gauge steel, it is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, measures 12"x 18", and includes mounting holes......#R66451C $24.95

A replica of a red and white, two-door, 1957 1/43 Scale Chevrolet Nomad station wagon, this beautifully detailed, 1/43 scale, die cast metal model features a fully outfitted interior and glazed windows, separately applied detail parts, prototypical tailfins, free-rolling wheels, and an authentic paint scheme.

4½" long...................................................#R78494B $8.95

Classic ’57s Chevy Nomads Slot Racing Set Step up to the thrills of HO scale slot car 1/87 Scale racing with this classic 1957 Chevy Nomad Wagon racing set!

You get two high-performance slot cars with speed controllers, 15 feet of snap-together track pieces that can be assembled or taken apart quickly; a UL-listed power pack, a lap counter, accessories, instructions, and more. Best of all, you can build two levels of track for even more twists and turns! 43"x 43" footprint; assembly required..................................#R60254C $125

Slot Car & Train Intersection Track Add a slot racing set to your train layout! Compatible with all track brands, this HO scale, intersection piece snaps right into your slot racing and rail track pieces, creating an exciting combination of high speed car and locomotive action.......................#R60253E $19.95

Typical of the Donnie’s carcentric Drive-In Kit diners with roller-skating carhops that flourished in the 1950s and ’60, this detailed, easy-to-build HO scale plastic kit features an interesting octagonal design and is molded in four colors so it needs no paint. The large glazed windows reveal a complete interior with tables, stools, and a counter. 5" tall with a 7"x 6" footprint; assembly required......#R77639C $39.95

Diner Figures You can almost smell the burgers and hear the 1950’s music! Add some action to your diner scene with these realistic HO scale carhops on roller skates and drive-in patrons. Each figure is hand painted......................................$17.95 each A A: Carhops on Roller Skates – Set of four, complete with food trays that you can position in their open arms. Each measures ¾" tall....................................................................................................#R65137C B B: Drive-In Patrons – Set of eight that fit into open convertibles (or closed vehicles if you disassemble them and place the figure inside). Each figure is cut off approximately mid-thigh so they will fit the car seats........................................................................................#R65138C

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Route 66 Lighted Clock This handsome, backlit clock – featuring the America’s famous Route 66 Highway, as well as highlights along the way – includes a bright fluorescent bulb controlled by an on/off switch on the cord; a quartz movement (which requires one AA battery, not included) for accurate time; a clear, scratch-resistant protective cover; and a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Made in the USA; 14" diameter.............................................#R61114C $119

Route 66 Jigsaw Puzzles Jim Todd. Shaped as a U.S. State Highway sign and A prominently displaying a beautiful vintage American vehicle, these colorful, 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles highlight “must-see” stops along the famous Route 66 Highway.

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Great Drives America’s Classic Roads Hop in, strap down, and go for a ride on America’s classic roads!

You’ll take a road trip on the country’s most famous stretch of blacktop, Route 66, from Santa Monica Pier to the southern rim of the Grand Canyon, and marvel at the breathtaking panoramas that unfold before you along the way; stop at popular attractions; hear about the road’s fascinating history; and learn where to eat and lodge. Then, head northeast to Detroit, where you’ll ride on Woodward Avenue, the street that put America on wheels.

Color, 50 minutes............................#RV5918B $29.95

“Santa Monica Pier” Metal Sign The End of Route 66 Check out the curves on that…

‘32 Ford coupe!

Displaying an equally curvaceous pin-up girl at Santa Monica Pier, designated “the end of Route 66” in 1936, this die cut, 24-gauge steel sign includes a mounting hole, and measures 17"x 15"......................#R69050A $26.95

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Service Stations / Automobiles Shell Motor Oil & Gasoline Metal Sign Shell Oil Company, including its consolidated companies and its share in equity companies, is one of America’s largest oil and gas producers, gasoline marketers, and petrochemical manufacturers. Displaying Shell’s inconic logo, this nostalgic tin sign has an 11¾" diameter and includes mounting holes..................#R65223A $11.95

Lighted Gas Stations

Give your cars a place to fill up!

These amazingly detailed wooden models of gas stations feature working lights that illuminate your building! You also get an intricate interior with a convenience mini-center, a roof that removes to place figures inside, a drive-thru overhang, two service fuel pumps, detailed signage, and more. Requires two AA batteries (not included)..................................................$99.95 each 1/18 Scale – Display base measures 15¾"x 15" while the building is 6" tall with a 14½"x 3" footprint.................................................................#R58252E 1/24 Scale – Display base measures 12"x 11" while the building is 4¾" tall with an 11"x 2½" footprint.................................................................#R58254E

Gas Station Attendants Need someone to service your car? These resin figures of gas station attendants are finely A B detailed and ready to provide the services you need!

1/18 Scale – 4" tall............................................$9.95 each A: Tom.................#R58257C B: Eric..............#R58258C 1/24 Scale – 3"tall.............................................$7.95 each A: Tom.................#R58255C B: Eric..............#R58256C

American Service Stations 1935-1943 Photo Archive Kirn, ed. Filled with rare and archival photographs from the Library of Congress and the Phillips Petroleum Company corporate archives, this heavily illustrated book examines the rise in automobile service stations across America from 1935 to 1943 – an exciting time when President Franklin Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration built 650,000 miles of highways and roads that connected the nation.

144 pages, B&W photographs, 11"x 8½", softcover................................................#R10701B $36.95

VEHICLES

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertibles Replicas of classic, two-door Eldorado convertibles, these amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, die cast metal models feature a hood that opens to reveal a detailed engine, a realistic interior with opening doors and a working steering wheel, a glazed windshield with a rear-view mirror, plenty of simulated chrome, prototypical tailfins, an opening trunk, a detailed underframe, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires, and authentic badging. 12¼" long..................$39.95 each White..............#R91612C Green...............#R91613C

1/18 Scale

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

Cadillac

A stunning visual reminder of the decade’s automotive flamboyance, this six-pas1/32 Scale senger convertible’s sleek lines capture the essence of the “jet age,” with styling that could have been copied from a fighter plane! This 1/32 scale, die cast model of a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado features a well-equipped interior with a steering wheel, a glazed windshield and headlight lenses, a hood that opens to reveal a realistic engine, an opening trunk and doors, plenty of simulated chrome, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and authentic badging. 6" long; includes a removable display base...................................#R56004C $16.95

The Tailfin Years Headrick. This heavily illustrated book examines Cadillac cars from 1948 to 1964, an era when tailfins grew bolder and larger until they became almost outrageous – only to shrink and become less prominent during the 1960s. You’ll view cars from each model year, all accompanied by historical information, specifications, production numbers, options and prices, and more.

128 pages, 127 B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover..............................#R10609B $34.95

1957 Ford Rancheros These O scale compatible (1/43), 1/43 Scale die cast models feature a detailed interior with glazed windows, separately applied plastic detail parts and plenty of simulated chrome, free-rolling wheels with rubber tires, and authentic badging.

4" long; includes a display base.......$8.95 each White/Green.........................................#R01187B Yellow/Black.........................................#R01188B

1958 Edsel Citations These O scale compatible (1/43), die cast metal models of 1958 two-door 1/43 Scale Edsel Citation convertibles – one of the most sought after types amongst modern-day Edsel collectors – with their tops down feature a detailed interior with a glazed windshield, a prototypical rear quarter-panel “scallop,” a sideview mirror and other separately applied detail parts, plenty of simulated chrome, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and authentic badging. 5" long; includes a removable display base.................................................$8.95 each Green.......................#R95794B Brown.....................#R95795B

1961 Chrysler Imperial Crown Replicas of a 1961 Chrysler Imperial Crown convertible – which, with its large tail fins and free-standing headlights, was the most aggressively designed Imperial in the company’s history – these amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, die cast models feature a hood that opens to reveal a detailed engine complete with hoses and plug wires; a fully equipped interior with meticulous dash instrumentation, opening doors, and operational side windows; working steering with free-rolling wheels and realistically treaded rubber tires; an opening, carpeted trunk with a spare tire, jack and tire iron; optional-position closed and open soft-tops; plenty of simulated chrome; authentic Imperial badging; and more. You even get a 24k gold-plated collector coin and a certificate of authenticity!

10½" long; includes a display base............$79.95 each White................#R88184D Green................#R88185D

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Movie & TV Cars / Muscle Cars Warner Bros.

Cartoon Hot Rod Kits

1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee”

1/18 Scale A replica of the “General Lee,” the bright orange 1969 Dodge Charger from the popular The Dukes of Hazzard television series, this amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, die cast model features a hood that opens to reveal a detailed engine complete with hoses, plug wires, and painted battery caps; a well-equipped interior with carpeting, meticulous dash instrumentation, permanently sealed doors (just like the prototype!); working steering with free-rolling wheels and realistically treaded rubber tires; an opening trunk; plenty of simulated chrome; the General’s recognizable paint scheme, including the Confederate flag on the roof and “01” on the sides; and a display base. 10½" long....#R77338D $99.95

Duke’s of Hazzard Boar’s Nest Metal Sign

1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” Kit A replica of the “General Lee,” the famous 1969 Dodge Charger from The Dukes of Hazzard television series, this amazingly detailed, 1/16 scale, plastic kit features a well-equipped interior; a hood that opens to reveal a 1/16 Scale detailed engine complete with fuel lines and ignition wiring; free-rolling wheels and realistically treaded tires; intricate suspension with torsion bars and dual shocks; plenty of simulated chrome; and decals for the General’s paint scheme, including the Confederate flag painted on the roof and “01” on the sides. 12½" long; skill level 3..........#R85176C $34.95

Shelby Cobra Lighted Clock

Muscle Cars

This handsome, backlit clock – featuring the Cobra logo found on Shelby sports cars – includes a bright fluorescent bulb controlled by an on/off switch on the cord; a quartz movement (which requires one AA battery, not included) for accurate time; a clear, scratch-resistant protective cover; and a 1-year manufacturer warranty.

Made in the USA; 14" diameter..........#R61118C $119

Kings of the Street From the Golden Era This lavishly illustrat- Special ed volume profiles Purchase!

Save 55% over 90 American muscle cars from the 1960s and early ’70s.

You’ll learn about each car’s mechanical and design highlights; its place in the muscle car pecking order; and its vital statistics, including price, how many were built, and how fast it went. 192 pages, 497 color photographs, 10¾"x 8¼", hardcover............#R02464N Reg: $21.95 Now: $9.95

1964 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

1/18 Scale These 1/18 scale, die cast models of a 1964 Shelby Cobra S/C (semi-competition) roadster – which is one of the most valuable Cobra variants, selling for $1.5 million today – feature a hood that opens to reveal a realistic Ford 427 V8 engine; a fully equipped interior with a stick shift, a fire extinguisher, opening doors, and a glazed windshield; prototypical headers and a driver’s side roll bar; an opening trunk; working steering with free-rolling wheels and treaded tires; plenty of simulated chrome; and authentic badging.

8¼" long; includes a removable display base....................................................$36.95 each Red......................#R95692C Blue.................#R95690C

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Featuring Daisy Duke wearing her trademark cutoff jean shorts and an advertisement for “Hazzard County’s Own Boars Nest, World’s Best Tastin’ Bar-B-Que,” from the television show, The Dukes of Hazzard, this tin sign has the look of aged metal and paint, measures 16"x 12½", and includes mounting holes.........#R66737A $11.95

1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee Produced

by Dodge as a limited run muscle car from 1969 to 1/24 Scale 1971, the Super Bee was a two-door coupe – based on the design of the Coronet – that housed a powerful V8 engine. A replica of a 1969 Coronet Super Bee A12, which housed a 390-hp engine beneath a carbon fiber hood, this 1/24 scale, die cast model features a beautiful red body; a wellequipped interior with a steering wheel, dashboard instruments, and a stick shift; glazed windows; opening doors; a simulated carbon fiber hood that opens to reveal an intricate engine; dual exhaust pipes; free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires; and authentic badging, including “Six Pack” on the hood scoop. 8½" long........................#R56035C $14.95

A Based on 1/24 Scale the loveable Warner Bros. cartoon characters, the connivB ing Wile E. Coyote and the elusive Road Runner, both proudly displaying their imaginative hot rod vehicles, these 1/24 scale, plastic snap-together kits are easy to assemble and need no paint or glue. They feature finely molded parts, simulated chrome details, realistically treaded tires, colorful decals, a 4½" tall pre-painted vinyl figure, and more. Skill level 1........$22.95 each A: “Beep Beep T ”....................#R85174B B: “Wile E. Willys”...................#R85175B

1/18 Scale

1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible With only two produced, the 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible with its optional Hemi engine is basically an unattainable car in the real world. Now, you can own your own 1/18 scale, die cast metal and plastic model of this rare beast – with zero miles on the odometer!

This amazingly detailed vehicle is loaded with almost as many features as the real thing – right down to the real leather seats! You get a well-equipped interior with a detailed dashboard, prototypical pistol-grip stick shift, working steering, folding front bucket seats and opening doors; a glazed windshield; a hood that opens to reveal a detailed 425-hp, 426-cubic-inch Hemi engine, plenty of simulated chrome; a detailed underframe and exhaust system; free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires; authentic Coronet R/T badging; and much more. 11½" long................................#R88197D $44.95

Country Road Dreams Jigsaw Puzzle with Collectible Tin Dan Hatala. Sitting in his “General Lee” ’69 Dodge Charger pedal car, a child admires a real ’69 Charger R/T. This 500-piece puzzle, which arrives in a collectible tin, measures 19"x 14" when assembled...............#R67439C $10.95

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VEHICLES

Hot Rods / Motorcycle / Boats 1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rods

1932 Ford Sedan Hot Rod “Orange Crate” Kit Using the popular 1932 Ford Model B as its 1/25 Scale foundation, the “Orange Crate” was the first car to win the Los Angeles Winternationals two years in a row.

Based on that race-winning hot rod, this 1/25 scale, plastic kit features a one-piece hinged body with a chopped top; an intricate, blown engine; a detailed interior; opening doors; plenty of chrome parts, including the exhaust system and tubular frame; realistic rubber tires; and authentic Orange Crate decals. 5¾" long; 118 parts, skill level 3.................#R85169C $23.95

1932 Ford Hot Rod Kit Put some vrrroooom on your layout! Replica of a customized Ford “deuce 1/87 Scale coupe” hot rod, this HO scale, metal kit features a detailed engine, running boards, realistic wheels and tires, driver and passenger figures, and more.

Measures approximately 1¾" long; assembly required......................#R86050D $19.95

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Steve McDonald. That’s one pump attendant who knows how to service your rod right! This die cut, 24-gauge steel sign measures 14"x 19" and includes mounting holes. #R69076AA $

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Mollica & Fischer. This lavishly illustrated Special volume explores the antique boats of the Purchase! picturesque Thousand Islands region of Save 70% the St. Lawrence River. You’ll learn about the rich boatbuilding heritage of that area, including its lavish custom runabouts and sport boats, its cruisers and yachts, the development of the unique St. Lawrence skiff, and many more. 160 pages, 160 color photographs, 11"x 8½", hardcover...........#R01893N Reg: $39.95 Now: $11.95 B

Featuring A beautiful passengers aboard vintage wooden powerboats, these 24-gauge steel signs are hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes.........................................$24.95 each A: “Midnight Lace Woodies”....................#R69046C B: “Vintage Watercraft”.............................#R69047C

This model includes intricate exterior details such as a weathered “metal” roof and side panels, vintage signs, a fenced yard littered with old bikes and parts, a soda machine, and much more. There is even a junkyard dog patrolling the perimeter!

HO scale – 2½" tall with a 6½"x 5" footprint........................................................#R68284D $99.95 O scale – 4½" tall with a 11¾"x 10¾" footprint............................................................#R68285D $149

Heritage Motorcycles Hook. Filled with beautiful color photographs and rare archival images, this lavishly illustrated book examines American motorcycles, from Walter Davidson’s earliest prototype through today’s Special Purchase!

Save 40% classic twins. You’ll enjoy images of big twins, K series and sportsters, racers, custom bikes, tourers/dressers, military and police bikes, utility bikes, and more. 160 pages, 179 color and B&W photographs, 12¾"x 11¼", hardcover. #R10506AA Reg: $74.95 Now: $44.95

1934 Indian Sport Scout

A replica of a classic Sport Scout, a fun and fast motorcycle that Indian introduced in 1934, this 1/12 scale, plastic model features a detailed engine and exhaust 1/12 Scale system, a shift lever with a foot clutch, prototypical forks, a luggage rack with saddlebags, footboards, free-rolling wheels with treaded tires, and an authentic paint scheme with Indian logos on the fuel tank. 6" long..............#R87440AA $19.95

“Get Your Rod Serviced Here” Metal Sign

Classic Boats of the Thousand Islands

Vintage Wooden Watercraft Metal Signs

Deuce’s Bike Shop

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These amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, die cast metal models of souped-up 1932 Ford “Deuce” coupe hot rods feature a fully outfitted interior with a working steering wheel and glazed windows, a realistic engine with headers (on the open-hooded versions), glazed headlight lenses and plenty of simulated chrome, free-rolling 1/18 Scale wheels with racing tires, and more. 9" long; includes a removable display base.......................$39.95 each A: Red.................#R71012C C: Yellow...................#R78451C B: Black..............#R71011C D: Burgundy...........#R78452C

Chris-Craft, famous for 1938 Chris-Craft Painted Racer Kit its sleek wooden hulls and luxurious interiors, Special is one of the most rcha$se!

Pu sought-after collectSave 30 ible boat brands on the market. A gorgeous replica of one of those highly-coveted boats, this 1/8 scale, wood and plastic kit of a 1938 1/8 Scale 16’ racer features laser cut frames and keel, a glazed windshield, realistic plastic seats, plenty of chrome fittings, a complete set of running hardware, an American flag and a burgee, authentic decals, and more. 24" long; assembly required....................#R03579D Reg: $165 Now: $135 Radio-Control Equipped Combo Pack – Take your boat out on the water! This radio-controlled kit includes the boat, a high speed electric motor, an electronic speed control, a 7.2v NiCad flatpack and charger, and a 2-channel radio with one servo. #R03580E Reg: $315 Now: $289

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Toy Trains / Sets / Layouts

American Flyer Trains Animated Signs An unforgettable American model train icon, American Flyer Trains got its start in the early twentieth century, hit its stride in the 1950s when it introduced its incredibly popular line of S gauge models, and now LIMITED EDITION is a subsidiary of Lionel.

These billboards feature sequencing, pre-wired lights and require three AAA batteries (not included). Minor assembly required.

HO/O Scale – Includes contacts for flush mounting; 3½" wide x 4½" tall.........#R85420E $49.95 N Scale – 1¾" wide x 2¼" tall...........#R85421E $32.95

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This nostalgic, 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of a vintage Lionel catalog cover from 1926 – which advertised the brand’s electric trains and “multivolt” transformers – measures 27"x 20" when assembled.................#R77225B $14.95

Lionel Trains Pocket Price Guide 1901-2014 Greenberg’s Guides Rehberg, ed. This latest, 2014 edition of the famous Greenberg’s Guide for Lionel Trains has all the data you need to buy, sell or trade any Lionel toy train! Includes prices, trading frequency, market trends, insurance hints and other invaluable reference information for “everything Lionel” from 1901 to today.

400 pages, 4"x 8½", softcover...........#R05866C $19.95

Track Plans for Lionel FasTrack Rehberg, ed. A must-have for operators of Lionel train sets, this guide features 25 small and mid-sized plans designed for FasTrack. You get layouts culled from the pages of Classic Toy Trains magazine, as well as several new plans, a brief overview of FasTrack, and helpful tips and advice.

60 pages, 8¼"x 10¾", softcover.......#R05867C $14.95

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This HO scale train set comes with everything you need for hours of enjoyment! You get a 2-6-0 steam locomotive – complete with an operating headlight, puffing smoke stack, and realistic sounds such as steam chuffs, a whistle, bell, and squealing brakes – and a coal tender; a gondola, a quad hopper, and an off-center caboose; authentic markings; a 56"x 38" oval of snap-together track with built-in roadbed; a power pack/speed controller; an illustrated instruction manual and DVD; and more. Full train measures 26¼" long..........#R04947E Reg: $279 Now: $229

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GP40 Passenger Denali Express Take a ride through the Alaskan countryside!

This complete, HO scale train set will have you running Princess Cruises’ Denali Express passenger train in no time. You get an EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with a powerful motor and a working headlight, three Ultra Dome passenger cars, authentic markings, a 63"x 45" oval of E-Z Track, and a power pack/speed controller. 32¼" long......................................................................................................#R04950C Reg: $229 Now: $199

Empire Builder Train Set

Lionel 1926 Catalog Cover Jigsaw Puzzle

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Echo Valley Express Train Set

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In this DVD’s two great programs, you’ll visit seven stunning American Flyer S gauge layouts for insightful building tips, historical anecdotes and a look at nearly every American Flyer locomotive and accessory ever produced. Exquisite scenery, urban and country settings, a bevy of operating accessories, an “American Flyer Christmas” and non-stop train action make this a fun-filled tour.

2 hours.............#RV5810C Reg: $24.95 Now: $9.95

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This N scale train set includes a Santa Fe 4-8-4 steam locomotive with an operating headlight and a tender, eight freight cars, 12 telephone poles, 24 street signs, a 44"x 24" oval of E-Z Track, a UL-listed power pack, and an instruction manual. Locomotive has a limited lifetime guarantee; some assembly required. 34¼" long (locomotive with tender measures 8" long)..........................................................................................................#R09938D Reg: $279 Now: $229

Realistic Model Railroad Operation Second Edition Koester. Make your railroad more trueto-life and interesting by adopting realistic operation principles. You’ll learn how real railroads operate trains and see how to apply those methods to your own models. Then, you’ll analyze timetable-and-train-order operation, how cars are switched, how yards function, and how signals work to make your layout even more lifelike.

96 pages, B&W and color photos and illustrations, 8¼"x 10¾", softcover........#R05863C $19.95

Workshop Tips and Projects for Model Railroaders Grivno. Learn the tips and advice you need to build the ultimate rail layout with this guide book! You’ll get dozens of insider secrets from a leading modeler, as well as easy and in-depth projects that cover everything from painting and decaling to weathering, track and wiring, structures, scenery, locomotives, and freight cars.

112 pages, 200 color photographs, 8¼"x 10¾", softcover.....................#R05865C $19.95

Jim Hoffman Model Railroad Collection

More than 10 hours on 10 discs!

This 10-DVD collection of incredible programs presents detailed, step-by-step guides to building and expanding your layout! $ You’ll learn how to enhance realism 265 if Purchased Separately – by adding photo mural backdrops, $ Save 205! installing overhead track lighting, creating mining and logging operations, laying concrete streets, creating mountains and rock outcroppings, building and weathering structures, and much more. In no time, you’ll be using the intricate methods of the pros to build your very own layout of the HO scale Denver & Rio Grande or the HOn3 scale Rio Grande Southern, both of which are detailed from start to finish!..............#RV7751C $59.95

Sierra Pacific Lines Pasadena Model Railroad Marvel at one of the finest HO scale model railroads ever constructed, the Sierra Pacific Lines of the Pasadena Model Railroad Club! Occupying a 5,000-square-foot room, 10,000 feet of hand-laid, steel track sits amidst a fantastic layout where freight and passenger trains, powered by both steam and diesel, travel the rails. A truly massive undertaking, 27 people are needed to operate the railroad, including ten cab operators!

Color, 1 hour...........................................#RV9587B $29.95

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MODELING

Structures Cowgirl Saloon Metal Sign

Hole-in-One Donut Shop Kit

Mainstreet Shops Kits

That’s one ranch hand who knows how to raise a fence!

Made of 24-gauge steel, this sign for the “Cow Girl Saloon” is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, includes mounting holes and measures 12"x 18"................#R65195C $18.95

Great additions to your old-time mainstreet layout, these HO scale, plastic kits feature an easy, snap-fit construction, textured surfaces with wooden panel siding; glazed windows; signage; and more.

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A: Marshal’s Office and Restaurant – Your townsfolk will feel at ease eating their meals next to a U.S. Marshal’s office! This old-time restaurant sharing commercial space with a U.S. Marshal Department measures 2½" tall with a 6½"x 3" footprint..............................................#R74036C B: Saloon and Barber Shop – Come for a haircut, but stay for a shot! Resembling an old-time bar and barber shop, this kit measures 3" tall with a 5¾"x 3" footprint............................#R74037D

Old West Figures

Cowboy on Horse

It’s just another day in the wild, wild west for these townsfolk! A great addition to your old west layout, this colorful, HO scale, hand painted plastic set includes 6 finely detailed characters....................................#R04604B $9.95

Give your old west scene a toughas-nails cowboy! This colorful, HO scale, hand painted plastic figure arrives ready to display..................#R78147E $7.95

“Swingers Night Club” Metal Sign

The Munsters House Kit

Baron von Lind. Are you up for giving her a push? This sign for the “Swingers Night Club” is made of 24-gauge steel that has been hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18", includes mounting holes. #R65155A $19.95

A definite attention grabber, this HO scale kit of the Victorian house at 1313 Mockingbird Lane – the residence made famous by the Munster family on the classic 1960s television show, The Munsters – will be a fantastic centerpiece to your town! Made of plastic, it features finely textured surfaces, including simulated wood shingles and panel siding; glazed windows (that even have translucent printed details!); fine add-on details, including a weathervane and an antenna; and more. 5¼" tall with an 8¼"x 6¼" footprint; skill level 3..........................#R85148C $44.95

Kitty Korner Kit Add a little adult-themed nightlife to your downtown district! This HO scale, plastic kit of the “Kitty Korner” gentleman’s club features a faux brick facade with aged detailing, a large entryway, full-color outdoor signs, and more.

3" tall with a 3½"x 1½" footprint; assembly required...............................#R78737E $39.95

Night People The perfect addition to your seedy “Red Light” district, this colorful, HO scale, hand-painted plastic set includes three finely detailed “ladies of the evening,” a prospective customer, two old drunks, and an angry matron ready to hit one of them with an umbrella.................................#R78265E $24.95

The Bates Mansion Kit A night at their motel might be your last! This HO scale plastic kit of the mansion that Norman Bates and his mysterious mother lived in up the hill overlooking the Bates Motel, made famous in the Alfred Hitchcock film, Psycho, features textured surfaces, including simulated wood shingles and panel siding; glazed windows (with printed curtain details!); fine details such as an optional exterior stairway, a front porch with steps and railing, and a “mother” figure; and an LED light kit (requires 3 AAA batteries, not include). You even get a bonus newspaper section with headlines taken right from the movie! Arrives in a 50th anniversary tin. 8½" tall with a 7"x 11" footprint; 70+ parts, skill level 2.....................................................#R77371B $44.95

No downtown layout is complete without a corner pastry shop!

A beautiful replica of the “Holein-One” donut shop, this HO scale, plastic kit includes smooth walls and glazed windows; a large, eye-catching rooftop donut; signage and menus; and more. 5" tall with a 5¼"x 2½" footprint; assembly required. #R74372C $24.95

Donuts Metal Sign Who doesn’t enjoy a fresh, soft donut?

Inspired by vintage bakery window advertisements for those tasty treats, this 24-gauge steel sign is made in the USA, measures 12"x 16", and includes mounting holes...................................#R76105A $19.95

Lighted Corner Emporium Depicting an old-time corner emporium complete with a barber shop, pool hall, and ice cream and coffee shop, this amalgam of smalltown convenience 0 Scale carries everything to keep your miniature townsfolk entertained. Hand painted and detailed, this O scale, plastic model is perfect for steam- or diesel-era layouts and features simulated brick siding with realistic weathering; exquisite architectural detail; glazed windows; an awning; plenty of accessory parts, including a bench, chairs and a table for two, bicycles, an ice cream menu, signs, shades and light fixtures; and more. You even get real working lights on both the main and upper floors! 5" tall with a 10¼"x 7¾" footprint.....................................................#R04825C $139

Metals Bank Kit Ready to be your townsfolk’s savings and loans provider, this hydrocal plastic kit of “Metals Bank” features a faux brick facade with aged detailing; positionable, clear plastic windows; HO Scale – 3" tall with a 6"x 4" an awning; footprint...............#R74376E $49.95 outdoor signs; N Scale – 2" tall with a 3"x 2" a street lamp; footprint...............#R74377E $34.95 and more.

O Scale – 4" tall with a 10"x 6" Assembly footprint....................#R74378E $119 required.

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MODELING

Expansion / Scenery / Accessories

Railpower 1300 Power Pack This heavy-duty power pack is suitable for all HO and N scale train layouts. It delivers superior slow speed operation and smooth acceleration for locomotives and includes a circuit protector, a mainline direction switch, and simple connections. #R99382C $44.95 Purchase the Set! Save $20

Track and Power Pack Sets

These sets include an oval of Bachmann E-Z Track with gray roadbed and nickel silver rails, a wire hook-up track, and the Railpower 1300 (above).

HO Scale – 63"x 45" oval (22” radius). #R99968N Reg: $99.95 Now: $79.95 N Scale – 34"x 24" oval (11½” radius) #R99969N Reg: $84.95 Now: $64.95 Special Purchase!

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Track Pack

This 43-piece track pack includes everything you need to build the HO scale, 8’x 4’ layout featured in the included instructional DVD hosted by actor and model railroad enthusiast Michael Gross.

You get 37 pieces of easy-to-assemble E-Z Track (with nickelsilver rails for superior electrical conductivity and realistic, molded roadbed) including straight pieces, a terminal/rerailer, 18" radius curves, two left and two right remote switches, and a terminal wire.

Assembles in minutes. #R90858C Reg: $215 Now: $189 N Scale Track Pack – (56"x 28" track layout). #R00897C Reg: $215 Now: $189

E-Z Track Sections Expand your HO scale layout with these sets of four E-Z Track sections!

Made of steel alloy rail mounted on realistic black roadbed, they snap together in seconds!

9" Straight #R95182C $9.95 22" Radius Curve Each measures 8½" long...................#R95183B $11.95

E-Z Track Turnout with Remote Switch Switch your cars from one track to another with these HO scale turnouts. Each features an E-Z Track section with a turnout, steel alloy rails and a pre-wired switch for manual or remote trackmoving operation.

10¾" long..............$19.95 each Left-Hand Turnout....................#R95488C Right-Hand Turnout.................#R95489C

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Landscaping Learning Kit This learning kit includes everything you need to create a beautiful landscape on your layout! You get realistic fine soil, grasses, and medium green coarse variations of turf; medium green clump foliage; an earth undercoat; a foam applicator; a scenic sprayer with cement; and detailed instructions to build your very own 2'x 2' surface............................#R85147D $16.95

Flexible Stone Walls

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Construct realistic stone walls, buildings, bridges and culverts for your layout! Made B of textured vinyl and painted by hand, these finely detailed, flexible stone walls have peel-and-stick backing, are easy to cut, and can be curved and formed................$12.95 each A: Random Stone Wall Sheet Small Stones – 13"x 3½" (N/ HO)..................#R00217D Medium Stones – 14"x 3¼"(HO/O)..............#R00218D Large Stones – 13"x 3½"(O/ G).....................#R00219D B: Cut Stone Wall Sheet Small Stones – 13"x 3¼" (N/ HO)....................#R00220D Medium Stones – 13¼"x 3¼"(HO/ O)............#R00221D Large Stones – 13¾"x 3½"(O/G)...................#R00222D

Controller/ Power Pack

Add realism to your HO scale layout with these sets of 24 finely detailed, plastic trees, each of which has realistic colors and flocked armatures. Shade trees stand 3"- 4" tall while spruce trees are 4"- 6" tall..........$29.95 each set Shade..............#R95205B Spruce..................#R95207B N Scale Tree Sets – 36 finely detailed, plastic trees.

Shade trees stand 2"- 3" tall while spruce trees are 2"- 4" tall................................$29.95 each set Shade..............#R95206B Spruce...............#R95208B

Landscaping Sheets

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Tear through your landscaping tasks with these innovative, multipurpose 5"x 7" D landscape sheets!

C Remarkably adaptable, these smooth, flexible paper sheets with preinstalled landscaping can be cut or torn to F size and shaped over contours. The material E can be easily glued and the individual tufts can be removed and used elsewhere on your layout, if desired.............................................$9.95 each A: Green Grassland ........................................ #R66211D B: Wild Grassland............................................ #R66212D C: Golden Grassland ...................................... #R66213D D: Flowering Meadow (Red) ........................ #R66214D E: Flowering Meadow (Yellow) ................... #R66215D F: Flowering Meadow (Purple).................... #R66216D

Never Stall

Compatible with almost all AC-powered, O gauge locomotives and their sounds, this 80-watt 0 Gauge controller/power pack features special circuitry that provides up to 24 volts of precise throttle control for realistic performance, whistle/horn and bell buttons, a special “booster” button for added power when needed (for heavy freight loads and inclines), a power supply, and more. 8½"x 4¾"x 4½"...................#R94251C $139

Lionel FasTrack Set

Tree Sets

Improve the electrical pickup of your locomotives! Simply apply a drop of Never Stall to contact and switch points, wipers, inboard metal plates, and axle joints to remove oxidation, improve pickup, and optimize performance.

6 milliliter pen......................................#R64090C $19.95 A

0 Gauge

This O gauge track set 68"x 48" includes all the Lionel Oval FasTrack you need to assemble a 68"x 48" oval layout with O-48 curves that can handle even your largest locomotives and cars.

You get sixteen O-48 curve sections, three 10" straight sections, and a pre-wired 10" terminal section (to supply power to the track from your transformer), each with engraved ballast and track ties and convenient screw holes in the track base for easy permanent installation............#R87361D $99.95

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Train Storage Cases Featuring a foam interior, these cardboard train storage cases safely and conveniently hold your valuable HO or N scale locomotives and cars.

Each measures 28"x 12½"x 2½". $

24.95 each

A: HO Scale – Holds Models not included.

20 locomotives and cars...............#R66710E B: N Scale – Holds 36 locomotives and cars..............................................................#R66711E

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Railroad Signs Made of metal, these fun novelty signs are perfect for any model railroader or train enthusiast!

A: Railroad Crossing Crossbuck – Each span measures 24" long.

B #R68500B $36.95 B: Railroad Crossing 12" diameter. #R60159A $12.95 C: Grandpa’s Train Room measures 11½"x 4".

C #R65047B $6.95 D: My Train of Thought Has Left the Station. #R67080B $6.95 D

Railroad Crossing Thermometer Resembling the recognizable “RR” sign found at railroad crossings, this handsome thermometer includes a clear protective cover, is made of steel with an aluminum frame, and is 14" in diameter.....................#R77684C $39.95

Railroad Crossing Wall Stick-On Die-cut in the shape of a railroad crossing signal, this “stick-on” wall decoration can be easily hung and re-hung almost 5-feet Tall! anywhere! Featuring a traditional red and white paint scheme and “railroad crossing” markings, it is easy to apply, won’t shrink or curl, won’t leave any residue on 99% of surfaces, and can be pulled apart even if it sticks to itself. Measures an impressive 5-feet tall!...........#R77683D $49.95

1893 Railroad Watch Replica

Railroad Crossing with Flashing Lights & Sound Show your love of the railroads with this realistic railroad crossing! It features alternately flashing red lights and sound that can be operated together or separately.

10½" tall; requires three AAA batteries (not included). #R06536E $18.95

Electric Train Horn Roll down the highway and let everyone know the train is coming through! This extra-loud horn produces three sounds – train crossing bell, racing steam engine and train whistle – in quick succession. Easy to install in any 12-volt vehicle, it measures 4"x 4"x 4½"..................................#R06499B $39.95

Railroad Coupler “Hitch” Let the world know you’re a serious railfan by installing this railroad coupler replica into your trailer hitch! Made of Special rugged, high-impact plastic, it fits Purcha$se!

Save 10 1¼" and 2" sized receiver hitches and is for decorative purposes only. 7½"x 4"x 2". #R06038D Reg: $39.95 Now: $29.95

This complete package includes the 1949 adventure, Canadian Pacific, starring Randolph Scott as a surveyor who must contend with saboteurs and Native Americans as he builds the Canadian Pacific Railway through the Rockies in the late 1880s; a Betty Boop cartoon, A Song a Day; Fox Movietone News; The Three Stooges in Yes, We Have No Bonanza; a 1950s travelogue produced by the Canadian Pacific about its new streamlined train, the Canadian; and more. You even get a package of gourmet popcorn, a bag of hard candy, and a playbill about the feature!

Color and B&W, 2 hrs. 30 min........#RV7454D $19.95

Bump & Go Locomotive Watch as it rolls along the floor until it hits an obstacle, backs up, and then heads in a different direction. It features an authentic train horn, real working headlight, and smoke. Requires With Lights, Smoke & Sound!

4 AA batteries (not included). Measures 13" long. Ages 4+.....#R67026C $19.95

Engineer Bear Plush Toy This cuddly, plush bear is dressed in an engineer’s striped overalls, cap, and red scarf.

11" tall. #R66771D $

Make sure the trains are running on time! A great gift for your favorite railfan, this battery-powered gold- and silver-tone pocket watch – resembling a watch commissioned by Webb Ball, Chief Time Inspector, circa 1893 – features a 4-4-0 American steam locomotive and passenger cars on the cover, a quartz three-hand movement, and a watch fob.

2" diameter; arrives in a handsome velvet-style pouch............#R66650C Reg: $49.95 Now: $19.95 Special Purchase!

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"Canadian Pacific" Movie Night Gift Box

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Train Sounds Alarm Clock Wake up to realistic train sounds with this locomotive-shaped alarm clock!

Requires two AA batteries (not included)......................#R62023C $9.95

Road Runner and His Rail Rider Kit 11" tall!

Beep Beep! Help the Road Runner escape Wile E. Coyote in his shiny new Rail Rider!

This pre-colored, snaptogether kit is easy to assemble, with no need for painting or glue.

This “loco” includes an oversized, “souped-up” engine with a blower and headers, simulated chrome parts, and peel-and-stick decorative markings. You also get a pre-painted, vinyl figure of the Road Runner. Assembled kit is 9" long...#R85114B $23.95

Battery-Operated Train Sets These complete, batteryoperated, plastic train sets will have your child running a passenger train in minutes! Each set includes a locomotive with a working headlight and real train Working headlights sounds, two passenger and real train sounds! cars with detailed interiors, 14 feet of easy-to-connect track, and more. Requires two AA batteries (not included). Approximately HO scale.

Diesel Locomotive 20-Piece Passenger Set – The locomotive measures 8¾" long and each passenger car measures 10½" long....................................................................#R93311B $19.95 Steam Locomotive 20-Piece Passenger Set – The locomotive and tender with simulated coal load measure 11½" long and each passenger car measures 10½" long..............................#R93310B $19.95 Steam Locomotive 40-Piece Passenger & Freight Set – You get a steam locomotive and tender, one passenger car with a detailed interior, a flatcar with two containers, a centerflow hopper, 25 feet of easy-to-connect track to build a figure-8 layout, a passenger platform, and trees...................#R93312A $34.95

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Kansas Pacific

This 1953 action-adventure film is a fictionalized account of the struggle to build the federally chartered Kansas Pacific Railway in the 1860s. On the eve of the Civil War, southern rebels attack railroad builders in an attempt to stop the Kansas Pacific line from crossing the western frontier, but rugged U.S. Army Capt. John Nelson (Sterling Hayden) is sent out to battle the renegades and make sure the tracks push westward.

B&W, 1 hr. 13 min....................................................#RV2003AA

Once Upon a Time in the West Starring Charles Bronson, Jason Robards, Claudia Cardinale, and Henry Fonda, this epic, 1968 western revolves around the construction of a transcontinental rail line through “Sweetwater,” Arizona, and two men’s attempts to save a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad.

Includes great steam locomotive and railroad-building action! Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated PG-13.

2 hrs. 45 min.

DVD.............#RV3054A Blu-ray.......#RV3298D $14.95

Once Upon a Texas Train This western adventure stars Willie Nelson as a notorious outlaw who, released from prison after serving 20 years for a train holdup, robs a bank to bring his old nemesis, a Texas Ranger (Richard Widmark), out of retirement. When the outlaw reunites his aging gang to repeat the train robbery, the Texas Ranger reassembles his old posse.

Rated PG, 1 hr. 36 min. Co-stars Angie Dickinson, Chuck Connors, and Ken Curtis...............................#RV3282A Stories of the Century

Matt Clark Railroad Detective Journey back to the Old West Purchase the set!

18 Hours of Action! with railroad Save Over 25% detective Matt Clark (“Big” Jim Davis), who tracks down notorious true-life outlaws and bandits preying on the railroad. Each volume includes 12 episodes of the Emmy-winning, mid-1950s television series that mixed exciting Volume One.........#RV2000AA detective-cowboy thrills Volume Two.........#RV2001AA with historic characters.

Volume Three.....#RV2002AA B&W, 6 hours.

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Perils of the Rail/ Crossed Signals

This silent film double feature includes Perils of the Rail, a 1925 melodrama starring railway action film heroine Helen Holmes who, with the aid of her dog and two express drivers, must foil a scheme to rob the local railroad company. The second film, 1926’s Crossed Signals, follows a federal agent who is sent to a small town to bust up a counterfeiting ring at the local railway station. Framed by the crooks behind the operation, the railway manager (Holmes) must work with the agent to clear her name. B&W, 1 hr. 53 min..................#RV9721AA

Suddenly

This 1954 thriller stars Frank Sinatra as a psychopathic assassin hired to kill the President of the United States who is traveling by train to Los Angeles. Posing as FBI agents, Sinatra and his two henchmen take over a house that overlooks the train station, holding terrified family members and the town sheriff (Sterling Hayden) hostage as they await the ambush. B&W, 1 hr. 17 min............#RV2036AA

Runaway Train / The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

In this comical 1924 silent film, Johnny Hines stars as Terry O’Toole, a young Irish immigrant who, at the suggestion of his father, goes to America and gets a job as a streetcar conductor. After saving the life of the company president’s young son, O’Toole is invited to dinner at their home where he meets and falls in love with the president’s beautiful daughter. Their happily-ever-after has to wait, however, while O’Toole stops the company from being taken over by treacherous crooks. B&W, 1 hr. 10 min........................#RV2043AA

Back in production after a three-year hiatus, Runaway Train can now be part of your films collection! Jon Voight gives an Oscar-nominated performance in this action-packed drama that also stars Special Purcha Oscar-nominee Eric Roberts and Rebecca Save Over 35%se!

De Mornay. Manny (Voight) and Buck (Roberts) escape a maximum-security prison in Alaska and climb aboard a four-engine train headed south, but the plot thickens when the train engineer suffers a heart attack, trapping rail yard worker Sara (De Mornay) and her stowaways on a train with no engineer, no brakes, and no time. As a bonus, you even get the 1998 made-for-TV feature, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three! Rated R. 3 hrs. 31 min. total runtime.........................................#RV5977AA Was: $15.95

The Hurricane Express

Silver Streak

In this thrilling, 12-chapter serial from 1932, John Wayne stars as a Ford Tri-Motor pilot who goes after a mystery villain – “The Wrecker” – responsible for a crash that killed Wayne’s father. Incredible action scenes abound, including charging trains, high-flying aerial scenes, speeding automobiles and a motorcycle chase that Wayne did himself! B&W, 3 hrs. 46 min..............#R87250AA

This classic comedy-thriller features an all-star cast including Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Ned Beatty, and Jill Clayburgh. George Caldwell (Wilder) is trying to take a relaxing train trip when he meets Hilly (Clayburgh), a woman with whom he soon falls in love.

But before the romance can blossom, Caldwell becomes a witness to a murder, gets thrown off the train, and meets Grover (Pryor), an escaped convict who needs Caldwell’s help to stay free. Rated PG, 1 hr. 53 min.............................................................#RV6981D

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Twisted Rails

Buy all 3 and Save over 25%.............#RV2007B $21.95

In this 1934 thriller starring Jack Donovan and Alice Dahl, a railroad is sabotaged by a gang’s series of wrecks and robberies.

When the engineer’s daughter is kidnapped by the gang, Donovan Special Purchase! spearheads the effort to capture Save Over 50% the gang’s leader and prevent the $ robbery of a 50,000 gold shipment.

Shot on the AT&SF Railway, this film features plenty of great steam locomotive action!

B&W, 1 hour.......................#RV2331AA Reg: $21.95

Mystery Mountain

The Broadway Limited

This death-defying, 12-chapter western serial from 1934 stars Ken Maynard as a young cowboy who comes to the aid of a woman whose railroad worker father was the first victim of “The Rattler,” a masked criminal who has stopped the railroad’s attempts to tunnel through a mountain. Can Maynard and his trusty steed “Tarzan” stop the diabolical deeds of the Rattler? Each cliffhanging episode will have you on the edge of your seat! B&W, 3 hrs. 49 min............................................................#RV2011AA

In this 1941 comedy, which is set aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Broadway Limited, a motion picture director wants his star actress to take a baby with her on the train as a ploy to Spe l gain publicity. Featuring Victor McLaglen Purchcia ase!

Save 60% and Marjorie Woodworth, the real stars of this film are the great locomotives, including a Pennsy K4 4-6-2 and a GG1.

B&W, 1 hr. 15 min.............#RV9067AA Reg: $24.95

The Yards With an all-star cast including Mark Wahlberg, James Caan, and Charlize Theron, this tense thriller follows troubled Leo Handler (Wahlberg) who, trying to get his life back on track, takes a job in the NYC subway yards at the behest of his uncle (Caan) and finds the NYC Transit Authority is ruled by a corrupt underworld where bribes, violence, and death are just a part of the job.

Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated R. 1 hr. 55 min............................................................#RV3312A

The Station Agent This 2003 comic-drama follows the introspective journey of a young railfan who works at a model train store. When his only friend and co-worker dies, he inherits an inactive train depot in rural New Jersey, moves Special Purchase! there in search of solitude and to watch Save Over 50% and work on trains and, surprisingly, befriends two other lost souls. Widescreen, Rated R. 1 hr. 30 min....................#RV4015A Was: $21.95

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Denver & Rio Grande

Joe Kidd

The Ghost Train

Filmed on location at the Denver & Rio Grande and based in part on the Royal Gorge War of 1878-1880, this 1952 western stars Edmond O’Brien as Jim Vesser, who is responsible for building the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad across the Rocky Mountains. With competitive pressure from McCabe (Sterling Hayden) and the Canyon City & San Juan Railroad, a heated race develops as each man resorts to guerilla warfare to derail the progress of the other and secure the right-of-way.

1 hr. 29 min................................................#RV3321E $24.95 Blu-ray........................................................#RV3322E $29.95

In this 1972 western starring Clint Eastwood, John Saxon, and Robert Duvall, Joe Kidd (Eastwood) is an ex-bounty hunter hired

by Frank Harlan (Duvall) to track down a Mexican bandito, Luis Chama (Saxon), who is organizing revolts against local landowners. Kidd prefers to remain neutral, but joins Harlan after discovering his own ranch was raided and attacked, even going so far as to plow the #11 Reno, a V&T Baldwin 4-4-0, through the town saloon in his attempt to bring Chama to justice. Rated PG. 1 hr. 28 min................................................#RV3328C $12.95

Comedian Arthur Askey stars in this suspenseful, 1941 British film about a group of mismatched rail travelers stranded overnight in a lonely country station during a fierce storm. When a signalman tells the group the local legend of a phantom train carrying ghosts from a long-ago train wreck (and whose late-night appearance brings death to anyone foolish enough to look at it), the tension builds until the train becomes a real and frightening proposition.

B&W, 1 hr. 22 min..................#RV2061AA $12.95

Sinister Journey

How the West Was Won

Filmed on location on the Carson and Colorado Railway, this 1948 western stars William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, who has his hands full investigating a series of mysterious accidents on the local railroad. B&W; 1 hour main feature plus 1 hr. 30 min. of extras, including a classic Superman cartoon, the Southern Pacific travelogue Daylighting the Padre’s Trail, and more.....................#RV7463C $17.95

A Ticket to Tomahawk In this 1950 western comedy, a stage line operator wants to put a rival railroad out of business by preventing its train from running on time. But when the train’s only passenger goes for help, he discovers that the tracks end about 40 miles from the train’s destination! Can he find a way to save the day?

Look for an appearance by a young Marilyn Monroe as a dancing girl! Color, 1 hr. 31 min....#RV7465C $17.95

Night Passage Filmed on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad using K-28 2-8-2 Mikado #476 (still in service there!), this 1957 western stars James Stewart as Grant McLaine, a soft-spoken but life-hardened guard assigned to protect a local railroad from a band of desperadoes that includes his kid brother, the Utica Kid (Audie Murphy). With the train coming under attack, McLaine must choose sides: honor his allegiance to the railroad, or allow his brother to break the law.

Color, 1 hr. 31 min.....................................#RV3311E $14.95

Canadian Pacific This 1949 adventure – filmed in Cinecolor on location in the Canadian Rockies – stars Randolph Scott as a surveyor who must contend with saboteurs and Indians as he builds the Canadian Pacific Railway through the Rockies in the late 1880s. Includes a 1950s travelogue produced by the CP about its new streamlined train, The Canadian.

Color and B&W, 2 hrs. 30 min................#RV7443C $17.95

The Railway Children Shot with steam locomotive footage along the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway in West Yorkshire, this 1970 family film set in Edwardian England follows a group of children whose father is taken away in the middle of the night. The good-hearted children find themselves involved in several unexpected dramas on the railway and make friends with important people who can help solve the mystery of their father’s disappearance. 1 hr. 49 min....#RV7602B $19.95

Academy

Award Winner!

Special Edition Boasting an all-star cast that includes John Wayne, James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Carroll Baker, and Gregory Peck, this 1962 epic western follows four generations of a family as they move from New York to the Pacific coast and participate in major events that shaped the nation, from the migration west to the Civil War and the rise of the railroads. With strong performances and breathtaking footage of the Verde Canyon Railroad and other monuments, this film won three Academy Awards. Color, Dolby Digital, Rated G. 2 hrs. 46 min. on 3 DVDs.........................#RV3327E $21.95

Doctor Zhivago

“Unspeakably beautiful images.” Winner of 5 Oscars!

– TIME Magazine. Starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Alec Guinness, and Rod Steiger and filled with incredible steam train scenes, this 1965 epic, which won five Academy Awards, dramatizes the stark realities of life in Russia during World War I, the Russian Revolution, and the Russian Civil War. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated PG-13.

3 hrs. 11 min...............................................#RV3277C $14.95 Blu-ray.......................................................#RV3278N $34.95

Murder on the Orient Express This is a classic adaptation of the famous Agatha Christie murder mystery about a stabbing aboard a train. With an all-star cast (including Sean Connery, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset, and Lauren Bacall) and Christie’s delicious plot, you can’t go wrong… particularly when you add in Albert Finney as persnickety sleuth Hercule Poirot. Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated PG. 2 hrs. 7 min.........#RV6980C $14.95

Emperor of the North Starring Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, and Keith Carradine, this Depression-era tale of a brutal conductor and the hobo who risks his very life to ride the conductor’s freight train is one of the greatest railroad films ever made. Widescreen, Dolby, Rated PG. 2 hours.........................#RV6996E $14.95

Union Depot

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This 1932 comedy – a tale of Purchase!

Save 50% criss-crossing fates in a city train terminal starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Joan Blondell – showcases great steam locomotives of the early 20th century! The plot centers around a homeless drifter who poses as a well-to-do playboy and the stranded young lady he tries to help. B&W, 1 hr. 8 min.............#RV6006D Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45

49th Parallel

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World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in a Canadian bay and, as a result, the stranded six-man landing party – led by a fanatical Nazi lieutenant – must reach the neutral United States or be captured. Sir Lawrence Olivier is entertaining as a French Canadian trapper who has been in the wilderness so long he is not aware the world is at war! B&W, 1 hr. 57 min...#R87467C $17.95

Berlin Express In this 1948 thriller – shot on location amid war-ravaged Berlin and Frankfurt – a German diplomat is killed on a train bound for Berlin. When four travelers discover that the man killed was a decoy for the real target, the group begins working together trying to find the real diplomat in the streets of postwar Germany. Not all on the team are who they seem to be! Color & B&W. 2 hrs. 22 min.............................#RV7462C $17.95

North by Northwest “One of Alfred Hitchcock’s most durable entertainments.”

– USA Today. This 1959 suspense-thriller stars Cary Grant as a Manhattan advertising Special executive who, mistaken for a Purchase! spy, is accused of murder. But when Save 50% an ensuing crosscountry chase takes th Grant on the 20 Century Limited, he meets a mysterious woman (Eva Marie Saint) willing to help him. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes the documentary, Destination Hitchcock: Behind the Making of North by Northwest. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, 2 hrs. 16 min. #RV3254AA Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45

Unstoppable Hang on for the ride of your life as a veteran railroad engineer (Denzel Washington) and inexperienced conductor (Chris Pine) team up to stop a runaway train that’s transporting deadly, toxic chemicals – and barreling toward Scranton, Pennsylvania! Thousands of lives hang in the balance as these ordinary men chase down a million tons of hurtling steel and prevent an epic disaster. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, rated PG-13.

1 hr. 38 min................................#RV3299E $21.95

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Line Up at Cedar Hill Jigsaw Puzzle Larry Fisher. A variety of New Haven diesels mark the end of the line for Cedar Hill Yard’s massive coal bunker in New Haven, Connecticut.

This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 30"x 19" when assembled.................#R73085B $14.95 Print – Limited to only 100 worldwide, this print is signed and numbered by the artist. 24"x 16"..........#R76084C $399

Classic Pennsy Enjoy plenty of rugged PRR action originally filmed from the 1930s to 1950s with this collection of footage shot at various hotspots, including Pittsburgh, Horseshoe Curve, Chicago, Louisville, Columbus, and St. Louis. You’ll marvel at archival shots of a wide variety of steam, plus early diesels and GG1 electrics of the Pennsy fleet.

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Running from 1969 until 2006, Metroliner trains represented American high-speed rail service for decades, serving business travelers on Penn Central and later, Amtrak, as the fastest scheduled trains in the western hemisphere.

These newly tooled, DCCequipped, HO scale models of Budd cars feature a finely molded body with a real metal finish that simulates the stainless steel of the originals, a well-equipped interior and prototypically tinted windows, pre-installed LED lighting, factory applied wire grab irons, a detailed pantograph, an intricate underframe, and an authentic Amtrak Phase I paint scheme with razor-sharp lettering and striping. 11¾" long; minimum 24" radius curve recommended............$169 each

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PRR Deluxe 4-Car Set – Looking for something extra special? This incredibly limited set of Metroliner cars with DCC and sound consists of two coaches, a parlor, and a snack bar car that depict the few that were delivered to LIMITED EDITION Pennsylvania Railroad shortly before the approval of the Penn Central merger.

Each wears Tuscan stripes and features the PRR keystone herald!.........#R78350E $1,199

2-6-6-4 Class A Steam Locomotive

Norfolk & Western Class A steam locomotives – fourcylinder simple articulateds with a 2-6-6-4 wheel arrangement – were the strongest pulling steam locomotives in the world in DCC the 1940s.

SOUND EQUIPPED Part of Broadway Limited’s premier Paragon2 series, this DCC-equipped, HO scale model features built-in controllable sounds – such as engine chuff, whistles, bell, boiler water injector and boiler blow down, passenger station, freight yard, lumber yard, maintenance yard, and many others – that operate even on standard DC layouts, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and synchronized puffing smoke!

Additional fine features include a detailed cab interior with a flickering firebox and operating cab roof vents, a powerful motor with precision gearing, a finely molded body and a die cast chassis, an operating headlight and backup light, separately applied handrails and ladders, a whistle and a brass bell, a tender with a simulated coal load, and an authentic paint scheme. 16¾" long.....................#R69299E $499

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International Harvester Metro Delivery Trucks These newly A tooled, HO scale, metal and plastic models of metro delivery trucks feature textured surfaces, a finely molded body, a well-equipped interior, glazed windows, factory applied detail parts, realistically treaded tires, and an authentic paint scheme. 3" long..............$19.95 each A: Borden’s......................................#R74695C B: U.S. Mail......................................#R74696C C: Railway Express Agency.......#R74697C D: Wonder Bread..........................#R74698C E: Red................................................#R74890C F: White............................................#R74891C

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More Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology Cotter. Every car enthusiast’s dream is to find that one gem, that one rare automotive masterpiece hidden away for years in a long-forgotten barn or garage. With more than 40 stories of amazing discoveries and automotive resurrections, this fascinating book recalls the thrills of the hunt, the tips, the hunches that followed, and the clues pursued that the treasure hunter in all of us dream to experience. 256 pages, 104 color and 31 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover..........#R10270B $25.95

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The Highly Entertaining Stories Behind 50 Treasured Cars Wyss. Cars stored for decades in a barn, forgotten in a field, left behind in a garage – these are the potential million dollar discoveries about which car hunters dream. This fascinating volume presents true stories about the search for and sale of some of these rare gems, as well as the histories for each car. 288 pages, B&W photographs, 6"x 9", softcover...#R10739B $22.95

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