Historic Rail - 2018 Holiday Catalog

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Holiday 2018

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Look Inside for: 2019 Calendars – Pages 6-7 Railroad Stock Certificates – Page 35 New HO Scale Vehicles – Page 39 Vintage Automotive Kits – Page 48 New Images of America Books – Page 56

Models + Kits + DVDs + Books + Art + Apparel +

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Table of Contents

Dear Fellow Railfan,

New & Noteworthy.........................2-3 Christmas Train Sets......................4-5 2019 Calendars.................................6-7 Morning Sun Books..................................8 Arcadia Books............................................9

As the holiday season fast approaches, railfans are sure to enjoy the nostalgic memories of snow-covered steam engines bustling through town – as captured in our wistful cover print, with a “Cotton Belt” locomotive chuffing its passengers across the winter landscape.

Trains Encyclopedias........................................10 Early Steam / Wild West........................11 Steam Locomotives...............................12 Diesel Locomotives................................13 Freight.....................................................14 Railroad Operations...............................15

throughout), captivating artwork (page 29), and quality train sets (pages 4 & 5) for the whole family!

So, pick your favorites and call us toll free at 800-261-5922, visit HistoricRail.com, or mail in the order form provided.

This jam-packed Historic Rail catalog is bursting with fun gift ideas – for others and yourself!

In addition to our unique items below, be sure to flip through the rest of our issue for exciting new train- and automotive-themed merchandise including great, new book titles (pages 8, 9, 30 &

Industry

Thanks for Shopping!

– Greg Herrick

On the Cover:

Logging / Mining...............................16-17 Agriculture.........................................18-19 Great Lakes / Intermodal......................20 Passenger Ships......................................21 World’s Fair / Circus.................................22 Civil War....................................................23 Military............................................24-25 Campbell Films.......................................26 Urban Rails / Amtrak..............................27

The Morning Star

© 2018. David Tutwiler. Fittingly named on this crisp winter morning, the Sunrise Café readies for business as the “Morning Star” steams past – a 1940s luxury passenger train delivering commuters from Dallas to St. Louis, hauled here by the #675 4-8-2 Mountain.

Metal Sign – Includes mounting holes. 12"x 12".

Railroads Canadian Pacific / International..........28 Railway Artwork.....................................29 Railroad Books / DVD's....................30-31 Green Frog Sale DVDs..............32-33 Jigsaw Puzzles.........................................34 Stocks and Bonds...................................35

Modeling Structures.........................................36-37 Expansion / Accessories........................38 HO Scale Vehicles....................................39

Vehicles New & Noteworthy...........................40 Lost Car Company Books / 1920's......41 Early Transportation........................42-45 Muscle Cars / Metal Signs..............46-47 Automotive Kits......................................48 Diorama Figures.....................................49 Trucks / Construction.......................50-51 Motorcycles / Boats / Ships............52-53

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Route 66 / National Parks.....................54 Patriotic / Arcadia Books.................55-56 Nostalgia..........................................57-60 Pin-Up / RR Signs.....................................61 Gifts........................................................62 Hollywood Movies.................................63 New & Noteworthy...........................64

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Benson’s Five & Dime Kit

An appropriate fit in nearly any trackside neighborhood, this HO scale kit is a replica of an old-timey “Five & Dime” and features finely molded walls and trim in realistic colors, LED interior lighting, a wooden side-mounted staircase, and full color drapes. Minimal assembly required. 5" tall with a 4¼"x 5½" footprint. #400452 Reg: $34.95 $

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This quality reproduction of St. Matthew’s Church features finely molded pieces, a choice of two steeples, a realistic front entryway, colored glass windows, and decals.

6" tall with a 5"x 4" footprint.

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About Our Models... Unless otherwise noted, all of the HO scale locomotive models in this catalog feature a finely molded body, glazed windows, a powerful motor, a die cast chassis, RP25 metal wheels, 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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If, in the catalog, you see one of these badges, it means that the loco next to it has built-in DCC or DCC & sound! Unless otherwise noted, if a product is “DCC-equipped,” it works on standard DC or DCC systems.

Bachmann

DCC – Equipped for speed, direction, and lighting.

DCC Sound Value – Equipped for speed, direction, lighting, and 6 standard sounds.

DCC & Sound – (Bachmann Spectrum) – Equipped for speed, direction, lighting, and sounds, including engine startup and shutdown, bell, air horn, coupler crash, dynamic brakes and brake squeal, radiator fans, and more.

Athearn Genesis DCC – Equipped for speed, direction, and lighting.

DCC & Sound – Equipped for speed, direction, lighting, and 19 sounds such as horn, bell, coupler crash, dynamic brakes and brake squeal, and air release.

Broadway Limited Paragon2 DCC & Sound – Equipped for speed, direction, and lighting, and features built-in controllable sounds such as engine chuff, whistles, bell, reverse mechanism shift and creak, passenger station, freight yard, lumber yard, farm, maintenance yard, and others; recordable DCC operation for automated playback; and synchronized puffing smoke (steam locomotives).

Other Brands

DCC & Sound – Equipped for speed, direction, lighting, and sounds, including horn, bell, coupler crash, dynamic brakes and brake squeal, air release, and many others.

New & Noteworthy EMD’s SD60

Images of America

Building Chicago’s Subway

Sadowski. Constructed during the Great Depression, Chicago’s subway overcame many obstacles and grew to expand over State Street, Dearborn-Milwaukee, and West Side Subways, including the former Garfield Park “L”. Take a fascinating trip beneath the city and examine the creation of another community that transported millions daily! 128 pages, 213 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover. #405899 $21.95

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Test Weight Cars

Used to calibrate railroad track scales, test cars had actual weights on them to ensure accuracy of axle load limits and to determine how much to bill customers for cargo. These HO scale, die cast models feature authentic markings, realistic detail, and more.

A six-axle diesel locomotive built by Electro Motive Division of General Motors from 1984 to 1995, the SD60 was a solution to the unreliable SD50 and became a huge success with many still found on Class One railroads today. Enjoy the splendid sounds and glorious sights of this iconic workhorse on each DVD, containing volumes of standard cab SD60s from the SOO Line, UP, Canadian National, and more! Optional narration, widescreen.

2 hrs. 30 min. $ 24.95 each Volume 1 #405741 Volume 2 #405742

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Southland

Southern California Railroading in the Golden Age of Kodachrome

Glattenberg, Mills & Gildersleeve. Follow first-generation diesels from original to modern-day paint schemes, along with passenger trains, existing depots and more, in this pictorial history covering Southland beginning in the 1950s.

Containing detailed maps, colorful shots and narrative captions, this title by award-winning photojournalist Ted Benson pays tribute to the golden age of Kodachrome!

256 pages, color photos, 12"x 9", hardcover. #405538 $79.95

New York Central 50,000 Bond Certificate

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Beautifully engraved with an ornate plum-colored border, this $50,000 bond certificate – issued in the 1910s – represents the consolidation of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Companies. Displaying a lovely vignette of an old-time passenger train, it was due on February 1, 1998, and includes the original signatures of both vice president and assistant secretary. Cancelled.

13"x 9". #405890 $29.95

ES44 Evolution Series Diesel Locomotives B

Known as GEVOs, GE ES44 diesel locomotives – introduced in 2003 to comply with tougher emission regulations – can be C found in service throughout A: Union Pacific #405906 the U.S. Featuring ESU Sound for B: BNSF #405907 both DCC and DC layouts, these C: Kansas City Southern #405908 HO scale models include four air horns, multiple lighting effects, 8-notch prime mover sounds, $ a compressor and dynamic brake, and more! 10" long.

199.95 each Bring a creative, authenticlooking touch to your HO scale industrial district Cross-Dock and vehicles with the Truck Facility Kit Figures not included.

CrossDock Truck Facility kit! Created from the original 1940s trucking company, it includes a detailed street-side front office with brick walls, separate gas and electric meters, dock doors with weather bellows/seals (accommodates up to 12 trailers or trucks!), two customizable paving sections, and six molded-in colors. 3¼" tall with a 16¼"x 19¼" footprint. #405905 $49.95 HO SCALE

Baltimore and Ohio 2019 Calendar

Baltimore and Ohio – America’s first chartered railroad – led the way with a host of original concepts, including the train station, selling passenger tickets, and published timetables. They were also the first to reach the Ohio River from the East Coast. This 2019 B&O wall calendar displays popular steam engines, and many others! 14"x 10¾". #404869 $15.95

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Norman Rockwell Christmas

One of America’s most celebrated artists, Norman Rockwell uniquely captured American life with his nostalgic paintings. In his honor, this merry HO scale train set displays his holiday-themed illustrations adorning the side of its cars! It also features an 0-6-0 steam locomotive (with an operating headlight), a tender, a quad hopper, a box car, a bobber caboose, a 47"x 38" oval of snap-fit EZ Track, and a power-pack with speed controller. 30" long.

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47"x 38" Oval

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47"x 38" Oval

Just in time for the holiday season, this HO scale, festively colored train set is sure to put a warm smile on anyone’s face! You get an 0-6-0 steam locomotive with a working headlight and a coal tender, three freight cars (a single-dome tank car, a box car, and a quad hopper) and a cheery caboose labeled “Merry Christmas,” a 47"x 38" oval of snap-together track with built-in roadbed, and a power pack/speed controller. 32" long. #R85207 Reg: $239 $

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Overland Limited

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65"x 38"

$ The biggest and the best! From the powerful locomotive through the impressive consist of nine cars, this HO scale Oval set has it all! You get a Union Pacific Overland 4-8-4 steam locomotive (with a smoke unit), a “centipede-style” oil tender, a grain car, a three-dome tank car, a flatcar with logs, a center flow hopper, an open quad hopper, two plug door boxcars, a wood stock car, a wide vision caboose, and a 65"x 38" oval of track. 70½" long. #R09197 Reg: $399 $

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Pacific Flyer

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This complete HO scale train set is a mustown for Union Pacific freight train fans!

You get a 0-6-0 steam locomotive, a slope tender, a gondola, a boxcar, a cupola caboose, and a 36" circle of track. 25" long. #R95476 Reg: $159 $

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Harvest Express

Bursting with grain, the HO SCALE colorful $ Harvest Express cruises through the golden wheat fields of central Canada! This HO scale set – pulled by an EMD GP40 diesel engine – comes with three Canadian four-bay cylindrical grain hoppers (with eye-catching designs and realistic walkways and platforms), and a 47"x 38" oval of track. 30" long. #401420 Reg: $249 $

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Coastliner Displaying a classic CSX paint scheme, the units of this HO scale set HO SCALE make up the Coastliner – a train keeping America running by transporting freight from southern shores to northern ports along the Eastern Seaboard. It comes with an EMD GP40 diesel engine, two flat cars (with container loads), a wide-vision caboose, and a 36" circle of track. 28" long.

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Heat up your Holidays with a new, sale-priced railroad collectible – featuring savings of up to $150!

Christmas Express Train Sets

Create a festive scene with our Yuletide train sets, available in G scale for under your tree or N scale to decorate a table-top! Ready to haul holiday joy throughout the season, each one includes a steam locomotive, a tender with a realistic log load, power pack with speed controller, and instructions.

White Christmas (G Scale)

Operating Headlight and Smoke!

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Merry Christmas (N Scale)

Includes a boxcar, hopper, and bobber caboose, along with a 24" circle of track (featuring 11 pieces of curved track and 1 curved plug-in terminal re-railer). 3" long. #405631 Reg: $229 $

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Complete with puffing smoke and synchronized sound, this set also features a combine with an opening door and coach car (each with a lighted interior), and a 98"x 51" oval of track.

68" long. #R00885

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This HO scale train set comes with a 2-6-0 steam locomotive – complete with realistic sounds such as steam chuffs, a whistle, and bell – a coal tender, a gondola, a quad hopper, an off-center caboose, and a 56"x 38" oval of track. 26¼" long.

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Nearly 6 Feet Long!

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24" Circle

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Echo Valley Express

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Rail Chief

This complete HO scale train set includes a diesel locomotive, three freight cars and a caboose, and enough accessories – 130 pieces in all! – to give your miniature empire a realistic look. Leading the freight train is a GP40 engine (with a BNSF paint scheme).

You also get a plug-door boxcar, a gondola, a quad hopper, a caboose, a signal bridge, 48 railroad and street signs, 24 telephone poles, 36 figures, and a 47"x 38" oval of track. 35" long. #R00630 Reg: $229 $

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Santa Fe Flyer

A must-own for fans of mid-century Santa Fe trains, this HO scale set includes an FT diesel locomotive (with Santa Fe warbonnet markings), a hopper, a gondola, a wide vision caboose, and a 36" circle of track. 24" long. #R98520 Reg: $149 Now: $

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McKinley Explorer Train Set

Treating passengers to breathtaking views of the Alaskan wilderness in special vista-dome cars is the McKinley Explorer. This 65"x 45" HO SCALE $ ready-to-run, HO scale train Oval set includes EMD GP40 locomotive with directional headlights; two 89' Colorado Railcar full-dome passenger cars; body-mounted E-Z Mate couplers; 63"x 45" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track including 16 pieces of 22" radius curved track; 3 pieces straight track, and 1 curved plus-in terminal rerailer; and a power pack and speed controller. 89" long. #401421 Reg: $279 Now: $

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Enjoy our wide array of wall calendars for 2019, from classic trains and streetcars to fire trucks and motorboats! Showcasing professional color and black & white photography printed on quality paper, each one features all major and culturally significant holidays, and a stapled binding.

Great Trains

Showcases beautiful paintings from renowned artist Gil Bennett, in addition to detailed historic captions. 13¾"x 10½".

Howard Fogg’s Trains

Known as a master of railroad art, Howard Fogg brings the golden age of trains back to life through this beautifully illustrated 2019 calendar! Printed on quality paper, it includes full-color pages, curated images, all major public holidays, and informative text throughout. 13¾"x 10½". #404853 $15.95

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Pennsylvania Railroad

Established in 1846, the “Pennsy” served millions of commuters during its heyday. Pay tribute to one of America’s greatest railroads with our 2019 wall calendar! It features carefully curated stunning, full-color images printed on quality paper. 12"x 12". #404856 $15.95

Enjoy 24 full-color photographs, along with researched captions interpreting railroads and rolling stock. 13¾"x 10½".

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Streetcars & Trolleys

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Union Pacific

Santa Fe Railway

Mapped out before the Civil War, the Santa Fe Railway offered the most appealing passenger and shipping service in America. Perfect for railroad enthusiasts, this quality 2019 wall calendar displays classic steam and diesel locomotives on the ATSF! 17"x 12". #404858 $15.95

Classic Trains

View never-before-seen color photos of all type of motive power. 13¾"x 10½".

#404866

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Those Remarkable Trains

Witness the evolution of trains over 50 years, photographed in full color. 13¾"x 10½".

Presenting 12 months of vintage black and white photography from 1905 through 1938. 12"x 12". #404848 $14.95

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Covers locomotives of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad illustrated in full-color. 13¾"x 10½".

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New Haven Railroad

Colorado Narrow Gauge

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Through full-color, retro imagery, it shows you various lines located in St. Louis, Baltimore, New York City, and more. 13¾"x 10½".

Milwaukee Road

Developed in 1849, Milwaukee Road’s tracks extended from the Midwest to the Pacific Ocean. Now, the remaining lines – after most of it was abandoned by 1982 – belong to the Central Pacific Railroad.

This 12-month wall calendar pays tribute to the legendary railroad with full-color images of electric motive power and passenger service trains. Stapled binding. 12"x 12".

Railroading!

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A tribute to the railroad’s proud past, enjoy full-color images with detailed captions of each motive pictured. 12"x 9".

#405240

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American Beauties

Classic Pickups

Photography of pickups restored to their original state. 12"x 12".

Pin-up artwork by Greg Hildebrandt.

12"x 12".

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Pin-Up History

Great Old Trucks

Ladies of the ‘20s to ‘50s in fullcolor. 12"x 12".

Color photography by Dan Lyons, covering the 1950s and ‘60s.

13¾"x 10½". #404851 $15.95

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Muscle Car Classics

Features text and photography

by Dan Lyons. 13¾"x 10½".

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Pin-Up Girls

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Artwork by Gil Elvgren. 12"x 12".

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Caterpillar

Classic Cruisin’ & Chrome

Images of dozers, loaders, excavators, and more! Also, each month includes a look inside the vehicle’s cab with scale illustrations.

17"x 12". #404863 $17.95

Artwork of American muscle cars. 12"x 12". #404846 $14.95

Fire Trucks in Action

On-scene work by photographer Larry Shapiro, along with informative captions detailing the vehicles pictured and firefighters’ emergency response. 17"x 12".

Cars of the Fab 50’s Showcasing America’s most popular cars. 13¾"x 10½".

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Classic Farm Tractors

American Muscle Cars

Contains John Deere, Farmall, Oliver, among other restored vintage models photographed by Ralph W. Sanders.

12"x 12". #404865 $14.95

Photography by Tom Loeser.

12"x 12". #404862 $14.95

Classic Motorboats

Tall Ships

Photography by Max. 13¾"x 10½".

#105433

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From publishers of the Classic Boating magazine, Norm and Jim Wangard.

13¾"x 10½". #404871 $15.95

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Railroads Morning Untitled Sun Books

Featuring hundreds of dramatic photographs, these insightful reference guides examine a host of railroad operations, from Bethlehem Steel to Union Pacific. Visit your favorite regional hotspots and take a visual tour across North America! 100+ color and B&W images, 8½"x 11".

Bicentennials in Color

Timko. Experience volumes filled with colorful images of locomotives and structures!

Specially painted for the Bicentennial, each edition covers a number of railroads and industries in easy-to-follow alphabetized order. In addition, there are exclusive profiles on participants of the big national event, and more. 128 pages, 8½"x 11", 300+ color $ photos, hardcover.

59.95 each

Volume 1: A-F NEW! Volume 2: G-Z

Minnesota Mining Railroads in Color Volume 1

Schauer. Explore the iron ore railroads of Minnesota mining companies, featuring Oliver Iron (U.S. Steel) and Hanna Iron, among others. In addition, venture back to the 1950s to witness the evolution of steam, diesel, and electric operations. Covering the Midwest seasonal changes, this title is packed with full-color action and aerial shots. 128 pages, color photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover.

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Canadian Pacific Caboose Color Guide: 1877-2017

Jacob. Beginning in 1877, this colorful guide takes railfans through the styles of pre-1948 wood cabooses as well as steel until 1981 – the end of Canadian Pacific production. With a wide selection of roster tables, schemes, new owners, and more, this edition features over 100 years of CP history. 128 pages, 250+ color photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover.

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The Monongahela Railway in Color Volume 1

Brownsville Equipment and East Division

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Timko. Covering the Brownsville headquarters, this edition takes a fascinating look at the Fallen Flag coal-hauler, the equipment, and the East Division. Explore diesel units and their various schemes, including Baldwin switchers, new GP38s and Super 7s, among many others. 128 pages, color photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover.

#405633

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CSX Power in Color

Reisweber. This series of books examines CSX Power, turning its attention to the four- and six-axle units built for various railroads. Enjoy an exciting selection of color images, featuring engines draped in classic paint schemes, and more! 128 pages, 100+ color photos, $ 8½"x 11", hardcover.

59.95 each

Volume 1: Four Axle EMDs Inherited from Predecessor Companies – Includes diesel

units of the Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio, Atlantic Coast Line, Louisville & Nashville, among others. #402312 Volume 2 – Features original GE units built for the system, along with the process of constructing CSX locomotives and their as-built owner paint schemes. #404451

NEW! Volume 3: Six-Axle EMDs Inherited from Predecessor Companies – This edition

of six-axle motives features various units and their schemes, beginning in the 1960s. #405634

SPSF Power in Color

The Railroad That Never Was

Mackinson. Assured their proposed merger would be approved, Southern Pacific and Santa Fe moved forward with over 400 newlypainted units in their future company’s scheme. Although the union never happened, enjoy a colorful array of motive power through this collection of rare images!

128 pages, color photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #405635 $59.95

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Open Top Loads: Flatcar and Gondola Color Portfolio

Yanosey. Open top loads are usually seen on flatcars or gondolas carrying a wide array of commodities. From the 1960s to the ‘80s, this series reveals color images covering open top loads and the materials often pictured with them. Each volume is conveniently arranged in alphabetized order, and includes the different requirements for bracing or banding. 96 pages, color photos, 11"x 8½", softcover. $39.95 each

Volume 1 NEW! Volume 2

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NEW! Volume 3 NEW! Volume 4

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Rock Island Locomotive Portfolio 1950-1980

Timko. With a lineup beyond comparison, Rock Island sees locomotives from the 44-ton GE to the late Alco C-415 switcher.

Starting in the 1950s, this edition features cab and booster units powered by EMD, among other rare types. Due to limited budgets, Rock Island welcomed motives from a variety of sources.

96 pages, color photos, 11"x 8½", softcover. #405642 $39.95

Erie Lackawanna in Pursuit of the Cab Unit: Bob Yanosey 1965-1968 B&W Photography

Yanosey. Join renowned rail photographer Bob Yanosey on an adventure chasing down the last surviving units of Erie Lackawanna!

Complete with breathtaking black and white shots, Yanosey discovers the operations and power from the first generation. 128 pages, B&W photos, 11"x 8½", softcover.

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Images of Rail Baltimore Streetcar Memories

Springirth. Officially, the first U.S. city to begin service in 1885, Baltimore's electric railway was shortlived due to technical issues. They then adopted the streetcar in 1893 and were the first to operate on an elevated structure. Explore this illustrated history, along with the closure in 1963 to its modernized return 29 years later. 128 pages, 227 color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover.

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Cincinnati Streetcar Heritage

Springirth. A cable car line converted into electric, Cincinnati’s first streetcar began in 1888. Find more on Ohio’s streetcars in this edition, from two open cars for sightseeing in 1939 to the only PCC cars ever built. This image-rich essay contains archived documents and more on the most recent mass transit line! 128 pages, 220 color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. #405644 $28.95

San Francisco’s Magnificent Streetcars

Springirth. With the advent of the electric streetcar in 1888 and the devastating earthquake of 1906, the popularity of San Francisco’s cable cars was fading at the turn of the century.

Featuring over two hundred color photos, this volume explores the city’s cable rebirth in the 1980s! 128 pages, 227 color photos, 8¼"x 10½", softcover. #402645 $25.95

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Auto-Train – Ely. Examines the Auto-Train luxury auto-

ferry service that runs between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida, from its beginnings in 1971 through bankruptcy a decade later. #R03754

Sacramento’s Southern Pacific Shops – Hecteman.

Explore the massive Southern Pacific shops in Sacramento, California, from their construction in 1867 through closure in 1999. #R02579

The Monon Railroad in Southern Indiana – Longest.

View steam- and diesel-powered trains, the limestone and lumber industries that relied on the railroad, cities and towns from New Albany to Bloomington, and more. #R02494 The Rahway Valley Railroad – Maxton. One of the shortest yet most prosperous railroads in America, this title celebrates its history with vintage photos, correspondence, maps and more. #R01321 Railroads of Hoboken and Jersey City – French. Explores the effects of railway travel between the mid-1800s and the 1970s on two important New Jersey cities directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan. #R01318 Metropolitan New York’s Third Avenue Railway System – Ballard. Features incredible period photos of

various trolley types, the famous carbarns, work cars, and the car-scrapping yard, and individual lines such as the Yonkers Railroad. #R01395

Delaware Valley Railway: 1901-1937 – Jacques & Beljean. Bursting with more than 200 rare vintage photographs, this pictorial profile turns its attention to the Delaware railway that had one engine that ran from Stroudsburg to Bushkill. #403428 Rails of California’s Central Coast – Rice & Echeverria.

From the days of horse car service to the present, view Santa Cruz Cement's narrow gauge electrified plant railroad, Southern Pacific Railroad's Coast Line and more. #R02385

East Broad Top Railroad – Springirth. Take a closer look at the narrow gauge railroad throughout its history, view vintage photographs of steam locomotives, rolling stock, the historic yard at Rockhill Furnace, and more. #R41003 Washington & Old Dominion Railroad San Diego and Arizona Railway: The Impossible Railroad – Deutsch.

Nicknamed the "Impossible Railroad" because of its mountainous and brutal desert route, learn about the railway’s construction and rebirth, as well as its current freight and trolley operations. #R37023

Trolleys of Pennsylvania

Springirth. Though cable cars are more often associated with San Francisco, Chicago boasted the world’s most elaborate system for more than a quarter of a century.

Written by Greg Borzo, an expert on Windy City transit, this fascinating book explores Chicago’s complex network.

192 pages, 92 color photos, 7½"x 9", softcover.

Hop aboard and tour greater North America with our collection from the acclaimed series Images of Rail – from Rahway Valley, one of the shortest yet most prosperous lines, to an “Impossible Railroad,” the brutal route of the San Diego and Arizona Railway, each title includes hundreds of black and white photos, along with exhaustive research for Each a captivating account of railroad history. 128 pages, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

Riding Denver’s Rails: A Mile High Streetcar History

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Pharris. In 1872, Denver invited a new transportation method – one of the nation’s largest streetcar systems! From horsecars to electric trolleys, this photo-history tours the Mile High City’s transit past and present. Also, view images of the last streetcars pulled from service as well as today’s growing light rail. 144 pages, 80 B&W photos, 6"x 9", softcover. #405645 $19.95

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Trains

Encyclopedias

Derailments, Crashes, and Wrecks

Locomotive Engineer Caps

Viewer discretion advised! Inherently dangerous, with cars and engines that could burst into flames – and even explode – or derail and cause major damage to anything in their path, railroads and trains are not to be taken lightly. Documenting many of the worst rail disasters from 1934 to 2011, this program is an eye opener to the risks $ of traveling by train. 1 hr. 21 min. #RV7631 Reg: $24.95

These quality caps resembling those worn by steam-era engineers and firemen are adjustable for maximum comfort.

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12.45

50%

#R11286

9.95 each

$

Adult

A Steam Odyssey

Blue or Pink

The Railroad Photographs of Victor Hand

Take a journey around the world with this photo-essay presenting the most beautiful steam locomotives on six continents! You’ll marvel at B&W photographs combined with extended captions that provide rich historical context as you discover that, no matter the locale, the railway is a compelling subject. 192 pages, 162 B&W photos, $ 11½"x 10¾", hardcover. #R05771 Reg: $74.95

29.95

Child

Blue or Pink

Hickory Stripe Bib Overall

These bibs get the job done!

Made of durable 12-ounce 100% cotton, these hickory stripe worker's overalls are triple-needle stitched and feature a true diamond back construction; reinforced pockets at the chest, waist, and rear; button side closures; adjustable shoulder straps; metal hardware; and more.

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60%

Trains

Photography of A. Aubrey Bodine

Bodine. Featuring an assemblage of images captured by iconic rail photographer A. Aubrey Bodine, this title chronicles mid-20th century train transportation and the people working behind the scenes. Supported by historical info, each image demonstrates Bodine’s pictorialist and modernist photographic eye for trains and railroads in motion and rest. 128 pages, 121 B&W images, 9"x 8", hardcover. #404811 $29.95

#R41078

39.95

$

Available sizes: (W x L)

A.C. Gilbert’s Heritage

34"x 30" 34"x 32" 34"x 34" 36"x 30" 36"x 32" 36"x 34" 38"x 30"

A Collection of Rare American Flyer Articles and Photos

Heimburger. An easy-to-follow re-printed edition, this guide comes loaded with rare American Flyer/Erector articles and fascinating full-color images! Visual and informative, it features everything a railfan could want including Gilbert family history, interviews, ad artwork, rare AF Circus sets, and more! 164 pages, color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. $

34.95

#404022

38"x 32" 38"x 34" 40"x 30" 40"x 32" 40"x 34" 42"x 30" 42"x 32"

42"x 34" 44"x 30" 44"x 32" 44"x 34" 46"x 30" 46"x 32"

This award-winning and critically acclaimed series hosted by Spencer Christian, airing on public television since 1990, examines everything relating to trains – both domestically and internationally – including railroads, museums, and layouts.

Season I – Cleveland Rapid Transit System, a premier train collection at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, the Pennsylvania State Railroad Museum, and more! 7 hours.

#RV8352

29.95

$

Season II – Iron ore operations on the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad, singer Boxcar Willie, a high-speed German intercity express, and more! 6 hrs. 30 min. #RV8353

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$

44

$

ON THE SET

29.95 Season IV – A rail safari in South Africa, a Yosemite logging railroad, the Connecticut Trolley Museum, and more! 6 hrs. 30 min. #RV8349 29.95 Season V – The Ringling Brothers Circus train, Hell Gate Bridge, the world’s largest model railroad layout, and more! 6 hrs. 30 min. #RV8348 $29.95 Season VI – The Alco PA1, Digital Command Control, the Carpathian Logging Railroad, and more! 7 hours. #RV8379 $34.95 Season VII – Ohio Central Railroad operations, Japan’s Meitetsu Railroad, Argentina’s vast Patagonia train adventures, and more! 7 hours. #RV8373 $34.95 Season III – Milwaukee Road’s Little Joes, the Alaska Railroad, a train ride at Pike’s Peak, and more! 6 hrs. 30 min.

#RV8364

$

$

Season VIII – The 1882 construction of the Denver, South Park and Rio Grande Railroad, the longest rail line on the planet (the Trans-Siberian Railway), the Harz Mountain Railway, and more! 6 hrs. 30 min. #RV7127 $34.95 Season IX – QJ Steam, the Colorado Rail Museum, the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, and more! 6 hrs. 30 min.

#402075

39.95

$

Buy All Nine Seasons and Save! – Own the entire series with this value-pack featuring all nine seasons at an incredible discount! #402076 Reg: $294 $

250

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Trains

Early Steam / Wild West The DeWitt Clinton Train Set

This HO scale replica of America’s third steam-operated train, The DeWitt Clinton, produced in 1831, includes an 0-4-0 locomotive with an engineer figure, a prototypical tender and three detailed coaches, a 47"x 38" oval HO SCALE of E-Z Track, a power pack/speed controller, and a lifetime limited warranty. $ Minor assembly required. #R09380 Reg: $195

145

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Locomotive Building

The Construction of a Steam Engine for Railway Use

A

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 photos and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover. #R05313 $24.95

B

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4-4-0 American Steam Locomotives

1/32 SCALE

HO SCALE

Each of the trains that met at the 1869 completion of the Transcontinental Railroad – the Union Pacific #119 and Central Pacific “Jupiter” – were powered by the 4-4-0 steam locomotive. These HO scale models, colorful replicas of the originals, are DCC & Sound-equipped and feature a realistic smoke stack and cattle catcher, see-through cab windows, and an accompanying rear tender with a simulated wood load.

A: Union Pacific #119 #R85282 $ 7¼" long. $

265 each

R eg: 315

Nearly 20" Long!

Jupiter 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive Kit

B: Central Pacific Jupiter #R85283

This museum quality, 1/32 scale kit of the Jupiter features laser-cut wood parts for the locomotive body, tender, and boiler; hundreds of cast and photo-etched metal parts that proShipping restrictions apply. vide realistic detail; a well-equipped cab; an intricate Call for details.

M1894 Blank-Firing Rifle headlamp box; an accurately shaped “balloon” stack; Designed by John Browning just before the turn of realistic wheels and side rods and authentic markings. the century, the Winchester M1894 – of which more than Assembly required. 19¾" long. #R86325 $499 seven million were manufactured – is considered by many to be the “ultimate Blank-Firing! lever-action weapon.” This blank-firing replica of the Wild West mainstay is crafted of quality hardwood and features a 17" blued barrel and real-working action. 36" long. #103370 $259

Leather Scabbard – Be sure

to protect your rifle with this handsome suede leather scabbard! Features opening drawstring flap and fits most rifles up to 40" long.

#M651871

Seasonal Jigsaw Puzzles

79.95

$

Reflecting incredible detail and artistic talent, our challenging jigsaw puzzles are a fun way to spend a chilly day inside! Each one features a classic American steam locomotive set against breath-taking seasonal backdrops. 24"x 18".

Famous Native Americans $2 Bill

Representing 13 of the most famous Native Americans, this uncirculated, genuine $2 bill pays tribute to the people who first discovered and inhabited the Americas. It features high-definition color, along with a certificate of authenticity and a two-sided display folio. #105521 $16.95

Made in the USA.

A: Silver Bell Run – Ted Blaylock.

750 pieces. #404003 $14.95 B: Fall River – Sung Kim. 500 pieces. #405471 $12.95

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Steam Locomotives SAVE

Locomotive Dictionary

50%

Fowler. In 1905, the American Railway Master Mechanics Association authorized the creation of “an illustrated dictionary of each and every part used in the building of locomotives.” A complete reproduction of the original 1906 dictionary that resulted from that authorization (and became one of the definitive engineering references for the industry), this heavily illustrated volume is a piece of history that no steam fan or model railroader should be without! 694 pages, 5,100+ B&W illustrations and photographs, 8"x 10", softcover. #R05330 $49.95

Steam Trains

This 8-DVD collection is filled with Over 9 Hours spectacular footage of steamers! You’ll on 8 DVDs! marvel at the largest, fastest steam locomotives from around the globe; ride railroads in some of the most exotic locations on earth, including Jordan, Turkey, India, and Paraguay; and learn exciting facts about the history of steam engines! $ 9 hrs. 30 min. #RV5231 Reg: $29.95

14.95

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S3 4-8-4 #261 Steam Locomotive

300

$

One of ten S3 class Northerns built during World War II, the #261 hauled heavy freight trains for the Milwaukee HO SCALE Road from 1944 through its 1954 retirement. A newly tooled replica of the legendary engine – which returned to excursion service in 1993 – this HO scale model comes with its own subwoofer (perfectly synchronized to the locomotive’s movement, and able to detect distance and amplify low frequency sound).

It's also DCC & Sound-equipped and features Rolling Thunder audio, synchronized puffing smoke, factory-installed figures, and operational lighting. 16½" long. #402362 Reg: $850 $

Includes a subwoofer and wireless receiver ($250 retail) – creating realistic, pulsating sound that synchronizes with the locomotive’s movements!

549 SAVE

Danger Lights

50

$

This 1930 film features perhaps the greatest footage of the Milwaukee Road in existence today – almost every scene has tremendous steam action with mighty 4-6-2s, 4-6-4s and 2-8-2s. Stars Louis Wolheim, Jean Arthur, and Robert Armstrong.

B&W, 1 hr. 14 min. #RV6065 $9.95 A

A

B

HO SCALE

C

4-6-2 Pacific Steam Locomotives HO SCALE

2-8-2 Mikado Steam Locomotives

B

Based on standardized designs during World War I, the 2-8-2 Mikado heavy steam locomotive was extremely successful with over 1,200 built following the USRA’s control of the railroads. Featuring Paragon3 Sound and DCC readiness, this HO scale model comes with a detailed injection-molded body, a die cast chassis, authentic markings, directional lighting, and $ traction tires for added stability. 12" long.

349 each

A: Milwaukee Road #405923

12

B: New York Central/P&LE #405924

Resulting from the need for more power and speed, the 4-6-2 steam locomotive delivered stability at a faster pace as well as dynamite pulling power and a larger firebox. This HO scale unit – complete with Paragon3 Sound & Operation – features a die cast chassis with ABS body, traction tires, authentic livery, a realistic underframe and tender, and operation in both DC and DCC environments. 12" long.

Reg: $399 $ each

A: AT&SF #405920

B: Great Northern #405921

349

C: Erie #405922

Diesel Locomotives

Trains

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A A

HO SCALE

SD70ACe Diesel Locomotives ES44AC HO SCALE Diesel Locomotives

Built to meet the EPA’s 2005 emissions standards, the GE ES44AC diesel locomotive is still used today throughout the U.S. for a number of hauling tasks. Equipped with Paragon3 Rolling Thunder with authentic sounds, these HO scale models offer both DC and DCC ready outputs, an installed engineer and firemen figures, variable load-based smoke output, and authentic livery and schemes. $ 10" long.

349 each

B

C

A: Union Pacific #405866 B: Ferromex #405867 C: Canadian Pacific #405868 D: Canadian National #405869

D

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40

In order to meet stricter diesel locomotive emissions standards imposed by the EPA, EMD modified the SD70MAC in the early 2000s to create the SD70ACe. Replicas of SD70ACe locomotives, these HO scale models feature built-in DCC and sound for added realism, a fully outfitted cab, working head and ditch lights, a brass horn, wire grab irons and metal lift rings, photo-etched intake grilles and walkways, realistic fuel tanks, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and an authentic paint scheme. 10¼" long.

A: New York Central #R74066 B: Wabash #R74063 C: Jersey Central Lines #R74065

B

C

D

E

269 each

Reg: $319 $

D: Savannah & Atlanta #401399 E: Virginian #R74067 HO SCALE

A

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F7A Diesel Locomotives

GP7 Diesel Locomotives

Introduced in 1949 as the first in the EMD General Purpose series of locomotives, the GP7 had distinctive design and low-cost maintenance that helped ensure diesel's dominance of the railroads. These HO scale models feature built-in DCC & Sound – including prime mover, air horns, and a bell – a powerful motor with dual flywheels, and working headlights.

7½" long. $ $

Reg: 239

199 each

C

D

HO SCALE

A: Rock Island B: NEW! Jersey Central C: Pennsylvania D: Reading

#401394 #400173 #400172 #401395

Used for freight and passenger service from 1949 through the ‘90s, these HO scale models of an F7A diesel locomotive showcase authentic paint schemes and livery, along with single or dual headlight, factory-installed handrails, SoundTraxx Sound for both DC and DCC layouts with 16-bit quality, long and short horns, three lighting functions, and more. $ 7" long.

199 each

B

C

D

A: Santa Fe B: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy C: Pennsylvania D: Southern Pacific

Order Today at 800-261-5922 or www.HistoricRail.com

#405870 #405871 #405872 #405873

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Freight A

Track Cleaning Reefers

Ensure your track stays clean and free of debris with our efficient track cleaning reefer! A unique dry cleaning system with reusable pad, each HO scale unit includes an authentic livery, factoryapplied details, and non-magnetic axles. 5½" long.

HO SCALE

B

42.95 each

$ Reg: $54.95 A: AGAR Packing Co. B: Evansville Packing C: Ramapo Valley

C

#405874 #405875 #405876

NEW! 2-Pack Replacement Pads #405877

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20%

19.95

$

Pullman Standard 50' Boxcars

Beginning in the mid-1970s, Pullman Standard boxcars – recognized by their outside post and non-terminating end – became the new per diem cars.

Purposely distressed to resemble the look of “in-service” equipment, each HO scale model features a single door, grab irons and end ladders, authentic schemes and livery, and more. Minimum radius of 18" is recommended. 6¾" long. $29.95 each

A: Santa Fe B: Golden Triangle C: Frisco

A

Ideal for both steam- or diesel-era HO scale train sets, this 36-foot stock car offers an oldtime design with a highly detailed, injectionmolded body. Complete with quality paint schemes and printed markings, each model includes a roof walk, wire truss rods, and a realistic underframe. Minimum radius of 15" is recommended. $ 5" long.

27.95 each

A: Santa Fe B: KCM&O C: Pennsylvania Railroad D: SOO

Blacksmith Cars

49.95

$ Reg: $58.95 each A: Central Pacific B: U.S. Military Railroad C: Western & Atlantic Railroad D: Baltimore & Ohio

14

#405878 #405879 #405880 #405881

#402846 #402847 #402845 #402844

D

#404287 #404288 #404290 #404289 #404291

E

HO SCALE

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A

B

C

D

These HO scale models, reproductions of derrick cars as they appeared in the mid-19th century, feature a textured wooden-style platform and $ a moveable crane (with wire and hook). 5" long. Reg: $58.95 each

A: Virginia & Truckee #402848 B: Canadian Pacific #402849

SAVE OVER

#402850 #402851

B HO SCALE

D C

15%

A

49.95

C: Pennsylvania Lines D: U.S. Military A

25%

250-Ton Steam Cranes & Boom Tenders

SAVE

HO SCALE

These HO scale models uniquely replicate a mobile blacksmith car! They feature an entire open-air workshop (including an anvil, broom, barrel, a tool box, and more), a textured tin-style roof, and authentic markings. 5" long.

C

HO SCALE

36' Stock Cars

D

A: Railbox B: Burlington Northern C: CSX D: Canadian National E: Greenville & Northern

C

HO SCALE

C

A track-powered flashing LED light is affixed to the rear end of these HO scale models – replicas of 50' outside brace boxcars – which also feature a colorful paint scheme and an operating side door. 7" long. $47.95 each

B

A

HO SCALE

50' Outside Brace Boxcars

Derrick Cars

#405857 #405858 #405859

B

B

A

C

A replica of a type of railroad crane in use since the 1940s, these HO scale models feature a rotating cab and an elevating boom, a tender with sideboards and a crew “ doghouse,” and authentic markings. 18" long.

49.95 each

Reg: $68.95 $

B

D

A: Chesapeake & Ohio B: Pennsylvania C: Reading D: Santa Fe

#R91976 #R99111 #R99396 #R09247

Railroad Operations 41' Steel-Side Reefers

A

B

C

A: Santa Fe #403568 B: Lehigh Valley #403567 C: Bangor and Aroostook #403566

1860 Wooden Boxcars

Perfect additions to your classic HO scale layout, these colorful models are replicas of 1860 wooden boxcars featuring vintage markings, a textured side door, and an authentic $ underframe. 5" long.

19.95 each

C

A: Western & Atlantic #402342 B: Union Line #402343 C: Maryland & Pennsylvania #402344 D: Southern Pacific #R91842

D

USRA 55-Ton Open Hoppers

A

HO SCALE

B

C

D

E

These HO scale models – colorful replicas of USRA 55-ton coal hoppers from the early 20th century – feature distinctive braced sides, realistically molded ladders and stirrup steps, a A: Erie #R04657 separately applied brake wheel, B: Pennsylvania #R04655 a removable coal load, and a C: Baltimore & Ohio #R74104 detailed underframe with angled drop-bottom chutes.

D: New York Central #404396 4¼" long. $ E: Nickel Plate Road #404397

33.95 each

B

Built with a super heavyweight construction, these 41' steel boxcars feature opening doors and complete underbody detail! In addition, they have realistically molded roofwalks (with rivets) and brakewheels to give them an even more lifelike appearance. Each HO scale model is accurately painted to portray their prototype on a high-quality plastic body shell. $ 5¾" long.

17.95 each

A: Boston & Maine #R97367 B: Reading #404626 C: Railbox #404627

C

HO SCALE

A

HO SCALE

A

A colorful paint scheme or unique track map adorns the side of these HO scale models – replicas of 41' steel-side reefers featuring a realistic side door, roof-walk, and ladders. $ 5½" long.

17.95 each

HO SCALE

B

41' Steel Boxcars

Trains

A

40' Single-Dome Tank Cars

These HO scale models feature simulated rivets, an intricate runway and dome, a metal tank railing, a detailed underframe, plastic wheels, and an authentic paint scheme. $ 5½" long.

17.95 each

A: Union 76 B: Mobilgas C: Gulf D: Pennsylvania E: NEW! Amoco

B

C

D

#404424 #R00603 #R00604 #R95038 #405882

E

C

A

36' Bay Window Cabooses

HO SCALE

D

B

These HO scale models feature a finely molded body with simulated rivets, a roof walk and a smoke jack, metal railings, added weight for smooth tracking, plastic wheels, and more. 4¼" long. $14.95 each

HO SCALE

A: Santa Fe B: Conrail C: NEW! Burlington Northern D: NEW! Canadian National

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#R91839 #R91841 #405883 #405884

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Industry

Logging SAVE $100

Images of Rail & America Logging Railroads

HO SCALE

50-Ton Two Truck Climax Locomotives

B

Ready to run and equipped with DCC, these HO scale replicas of a 50-ton two-truck steam locomotive feature metal gears, a factory-installed speaker, all-wheel electrical pickup, a detailed cab interior, an LED headlight and backup light, separately applied parts including stack, domes, and cab, and a detailed bell, whistle, and handrail. 7" long.

Reg: $399 $ each

A: Moore Keppel Company #R85293

299

B: W.M. Ritter #R85294

1860 Log Cars

The rugged early A loggers of the 19th century relied heavily on freight cars to transport their HO SCALE heavy loads across the country. These HO scale B replicas of 1860 log cars feature a realistic wood load, authentic paint scheme and markings, and a realistic under frame. 5" long.

C

19.95 each

$

A: Denver & Rio Grande Western #402348 B: Weyerhaeuser #402349 C: Pennsylvania #R90980 D: Union Pacific #404425

2195

$

Enjoy our selection of titles Each – from the acclaimed series Images of Rail and Images of America – covering the photo-history of logging operations throughout a number of U.S. railroads, as well as the impact they had on forming communities still here today. 128 pages, 200+ B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

A

D

Gray’s Harbor – Woodwick & Woodwick. Often known as the “Logging Capital of the World,” this title follows the history of the area including its lumber schooners blasting across the waters to far-off locations and the evolution of the region’s heritage. #404203 Oregon & Northwestern – Moore & Monger.

As a result of a deal made by the U.S. Forest Service, an 80-mile stretch of common carrier railroad was developed and maintained in some of the most remote and undeveloped regions of Oregon.

#R37195

Sumpter Valley – Mullett & Merritt. Filled with

rare archival images, this photo-history examines railroad and logging operations in Oregon's Sumpter Valley, from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. #R37091

Melbourne’s Logging Era (1912-1932)

Vosatka. Examine the logging industry in and around Melbourne, Florida, including the Union Cypress Company’s meteoric rise in 1912, and operations in the 1920s, before the Great Depression shut the doors for good. #R37119

East Texas – Hammond. Explore the region that produced thousands of miles of rail and, while the industry waned in the early to mid-20th century, helped established local communities that continue to thrive today. #401304

Log Haulers in Winter

Through film footage taken from multiple photo shoots over several winters, this program shows a “typical day” of winter railroading in the forests of the Olympic Peninsula. You’ll bundle up for a cold day on the tracks in Washington and help haul the state’s major export, lumber, and hope that you don’t come across too much of the “white stuff ” in the process. 2 hrs. 3 min. #RV2528 $24.95

Boyd Lumber Company Logging Camp Kit HO SCALE

Our Last Log Hauler

Simpson Timber Company Railroad

Go behind the scenes with the Simpson Timber Company Railroad with this documentary-style film shot in June of 1994. Ride along with the now defunct railroad’s small fleet of first generation diesels – SW1200s, Alco 600s, and EMD SW9s – while all of the company’s elements are excitingly captured including their mills, logging sites, and interchange with the Burlington Northern. 1 hr. 30 min. #401539 $24.95

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Resembling a 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. #R86320 $79.95

Mining 1941-1946 Chevy Stakebed Truck

Images of America

Mining Disasters

These Images of America titles, featuring over a hundred rare photographs, examine some of the mining industry’s greatest disasters – from the fire at Avondale Mine in Pennsylvania to the 1968 explosion in West Virginia that cost 78 lives and forever changed safety regulations. 128 pages, $ 135+ B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

21.95 each Mining Disaster of the Wyoming Valley – Glahn. #401108 1968 Farmington Mine Disaster – Campione. #402176

19.95

$

10-Piece Coal Mine Token Set

These coal mine tokens were issued as an advance on wages for workers. Most tokens show the name of the mine on it, as well as the town it was issued. This 10-piece set includes genuine tokens from West Virginia (and possibly nearby states), ranging in value from one cent to a dollar. Very good to uncirculated condition.

Coin set may vary

from image shown.

#404974

49.95

$

40' Quad Hoppers A

SAVE 20% HO SCALE

B

Sporting distinctive company paint schemes, these HO scale models replicating 40' quad hoppers feature a finely molded body with simulated rivets, a detailed coal load, and added weight for optimum tracking.

5¾" long.

21.45 each

Reg: $26.95 $

HO SCALE

Transport coal to your HO scale layout’s commercial businesses by using this HO scale, die cast model of a vintage Chevy stakebed truck, featuring an authentic factory paint scheme, free-rolling wheels, and chrome-plated accents. 3" long.

#405763

C

A: Southern #R04863 B: Norfolk & Western #R09135 C: Pennsylvania #402863

Industry

Stacked Sacks of Blue Coal – Load your HO scale

stakebed truck with these detailed sacks of Blue Coal! #405764 $12.95

LTV 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, 1 hour. #RV9588 $29.95

Bethlehem Steel Company Railroad Operations, Bethlehem, PA Plant in Color

Wilt. A staple of the industry for nearly a century and a half, Bethlehem Steel – founded in 1857 – was indispensable in the growth of the national rail system. This two-volume book set on the iconic company examines the Class I railroads that brought it materials as well as its own eclectic roster and final years in business.

128 pages, 100+ color photos, $ 8½"x 11", hardcover.

59.95 each Volume 1 – Obtaining – Transporting Raw Materials, and Making Iron. #404106 Volume 2 – Making Steel, Finished Product Handling, and the Final Years. #404107

Detroit Edison Coal Trains

B

From Coal to Kilowatts

selves. 1 hr. 30 min.

Railroads play a pivotal role in producing America’s electricity by delivering vital coal supplies to power plants across the country. This comprehensive look at the subject includes footage that takes you to the mines, alongside massive coal train drags, onto shipping docks, and to dumping stations at the power plants them-

#RV6595

24.95

$

A

C HO SCALE

These HO scale replicas of open-top ore cars feature realistic side ladders and a detailed underframe. 4" long.

Handsomely weathered for that vintage look, this metal sign recreates an advertisement for Reddy Kilowatt – “your electric servant!” Includes mounting holes.

14" diameter. #404220 $26.95

21.45 each

D

Reg: 26.95 $ $

Reddy Kilowatt Metal Sign

SAVE 20%

Ore Cars

A: Union Pacific #402879 B: Canadian Pacific #402880 C: Norfolk & Western #402881 D: Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range #402882 E: Pennsylvania #402883

E

Order Today at 800-261-5922 or www.HistoricRail.com

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Industry

Agriculture

Two-Story House Kit

Nothing completes a train layout like a series of exciting trackside structures, lending authenticity to your display!

Representing one of these unique buildings, this HO scale kit – a two-story house – features a finely molded body with a realistic colorful stucco design, clear "glass" windows, and a first and second-story porch.

Minimal assembly required.

4½" tall with a 4"x 6½" footprint.

HO SCALE

1950s Farm Accessories

HO SCALE

#R11098

29.95

$

Rustic Barn Kit

A replica of a rustic barn from the early days of the American heartland, this HO scale plastic kit features a realistic stone foundation; pre-assembled walls for fast and easy construction, and measures 5¼" tall with an 8¾"x 6¾" footprint. #R04963 $59.95 A

B

These finely detailed and hand painted, plastic figures will be right at home on your HO scale farm!

19.95 each

A: Includes six farm people and a goose. #R92380 B: Includes four dairy farmers (one carrying a calf), and a milk cow. #R92381

“Barnyard Gems” Jigsaw Puzzle

Ken Zylla. A restoration artist’s dream, this barnyard is full of classic old cars and trucks just waiting for a chance to get Made in the USA. back on the road!

1,000 pieces. 30"x 19".

#K130044

15.95

$

18

B

C

A: 2-Pack Tractors – Red #405177 $17.95 B: NEW! 2-Pack Tractors – Green #405682 $17.95 C: Plow & Planter Set #405179 $17.95 D: 20-Pack Hay Bales #405180 $14.95

D

Tractor Models A C D B From industry-leading companies like Farmall and John Deere, our collection of 1/64 scale, die cast models are must-haves for your tractor showcase! Each one features realistic details, official badging, and a colorful paint scheme!

1/64 SCALE

A: Allis Chalmers WD45 2" long.

#405703 $12.95 B: Farmall 560 – 2¼" long. #405704 $19.95 C: John Deere 4840 2¾" long. #405705 $29.95 D: Massey-Ferguson 1155 2" long. #405706 $19.95

John Deere Tractors

A great addition to your traditional farm equipment collection, these 1/16 scale, die cast models of John Deere tractors feature realistic rubber tires, steerable wheels, detailed diesel engines, flat-top rear fenders, hitch compatibility with most same-scale $ implements, and authentic badging.

89.95 each A: 4040 – 9½" long. #405683 B: 3020 – 11" long. #405684

A

Give your rural scene a 1950s style with our layout-ready and realistic HO scale farm accessories!

They each feature accurate details, a retro design, and a long-lasting construction.

Farm Figures

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1/16 SCALE

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E: Versatile MFWD 365 4" long. #405688 $24.95

Dairy / Beer

Industry

SAVE $20

O’Leary Dairy Distribution Kit

HO SCALE

Beer Car Assortment

This HO scale plastic kit features simulated brick siding, glazed windows with blinds, rooftop compressors and a chimney, an intricate loading dock, a gas tank next to the building, plenty of accessory parts, realistic signage with razor-sharp printing, and more. Assembly required.

4¼" tall with a 6¾"x 5½" footprint. #R90299 $49.95

Divco Milk Trucks with HO SCALE Milkman Figure

19.95 each

B

A: Galliker’s Dairy Products #R77702 B: Louis Trauth Dairy #R77703

HO SCALE

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Grain Truck Kits

Haul grain or other agriculture across your rural layout with our HO scale grain trucks! Each cast resin kit features a finely-molded body with a detailed grille and glazed cab windows, a realistic chassis, metal parts, vinyl tires, authentic decals, and more!

Assembly required.

2½"- 3" long.

21.95 each

$

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Limited Quantity – Get ‘em Before They’re Gone!

Featuring reproductions of 41' reefer cars, this limited edition HO scale set includes six models, each with a different real-life, micro-brewery name and design – Black Forest Brewery, Land of Lakes, One Sound State, Straight Eight, American Maid, and Cook’s “500” – and arrives in a functional six-pack carrying case! Each car measures 6" long. #R60503 Reg: $109.95 $

89.95

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Once a staple of American culture and founder of the friendly milkman persona, this HO scale, die cast replica of the iconic 1939 Divco milk truck features a detailed interior with glazed windows, free-rolling wheels with rubber tires, and, of course, a hand-painted milkman.

2" long. $

HO SCALE

A: 1946 Mercury #R74443 B: 1948-53 Chevy #R60331 C: 1948-53 Chevy #R60332 D: NEW! 1952 Ford #405689

BeerLover Metal Signs

A

Add some flair to your bar or man cave with B these tin signs reminding visitors that it’s always time for a cold brew! Includes A: “No Working…” #403557 mounting holes.

B: "Beer. The Reason…” #404562 16"x 12½". $16.95 each C: “Hold My Beer…” #403558

Railroad Spike Bottle Opener

A must-own accessory C for the thirsty railfan, this wrought-iron bottle opener is fashioned from a genuine metal railroad spike!

7" long. #403565 $26.95

Nine Mile House and Tavern Kit

Crafted based on an old St. Louis tavern located exactly nine miles from the county line, this premium kit keeps the beer flowing for its thirsty customers!

It features peel and stick window and door assembly, a tin-style roof, two cast white metal chimneys, and full-color signage (including a front sign board).

Minimal assembly required.

N Scale – 2½" tall with HO Scale – 4½" tall with a 2¼"x 3" footprint. a 4"x 5" footprint.

#401737

74.95

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#401738

39.95

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Beer Commercials of the 50s & 60s

Though initially reluctant to advertise on TV, fearing that it might be in poor taste, beer companies were eventually scrambling over one another to sign-up the most recognizable celebrities to peddle their brews, in addition to a host of sultry voice actors! This unique program takes viewers back in time a half century to the infancy of television and examines the very first beer commercials ever broadcast.

B&W and color. 1 hr. 5 min. #RV9731 $9.95

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Industry

Great Lakes / Intermodal Waterfront Equipment

Sailing Into History

Great Lakes Bulk Carriers of the Twentieth Century and Crews Who Sailed Them

Boles. From Duluth to New York, the Great Lakes have provided North American industry an inroad to the country’s heartland after overcoming expensive obstacles and literally bending the waterways to their needs. Track the entire 20th century progression of Great Lakes bulk carriers and learn the often tumultuous regional history that ensnared seamen, labor leaders, and government officials.

234 pages, illustrated, 6"x 9", hardcover. #402297 $39.95

Great Lakes Freighter Kit 1/96 SCALE

Nearly 4-Feet in Length!

A replica of a freighter used on the Great Lakes to haul industrial materials, this premium-quality, HO scale compatible (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. Assembly required. 46" long.

#R74433

235

$

Great Lakes Freighter Running Hardware Kit

Includes a brass propeller, steel shaft, and couplings. #R74725 $64.95

INTERMODAL MODELING

Great additions to your waterfront layout, these HO scale kits will add real authenticity to any industrial-style HO scale collection!

Minimal assembly required.

#402640

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A: Pier & Traveling Crane

Includes four deck sections for easy customizing (two with craneway and rail slots and two with plain surfaces), a crane with plenty of colorful decals, and a positionable cab, boom, and hook. Crane measures 9¼" tall.

B

#R78948 $79.95 B: Pier Add-On – Add

some length to your pier with this add-on set featuring four additional sections! 12" long.

C

#R78949 $24.95 C: Carfloat Apron – Includes detailed hoisting towers, a realistic

superstructure and supporting piers, and a positionable apron. 8½" long. #R78950 $49.95

A

Piggyback & Container Traffic

Wilson. Featuring images dating back to the steam era, this illustrated title on railroad intermodal equipment tracks the evolution of piggyback and container traffic over the last 70+ years!

128 pages, color and B&W photographs, 8¼"x 11", softcover.

HO SCALE

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Piggyback Color Guides

Kinkaid. The innovative trailer-onflat-car (TOFC) has grown exponentially since its debut. This original series examines TOFC owners, revealing the trailers, flatcars, and containers dressed in their colorful, appointed attire. Filled with over 200 color photos, each title is a must-own for $ modelers! 128 pages, 8½"x 11", hardcover.

59.95 each

Volume 1: A to H #R77070

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Volume 2: I to X

#R11352

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52' 6" Flatcars with 35' Trailers

Providing piggyback service to a removable trailer with free-rolling wheels and opening rear doors, these HO scale flatcars feature a painted, simulated wood deck; movable ramps; authentic markings; and $ more. The flatcar measures 7¼" long while the trailer is 4¾" long.

42.95 each

A: Baltimore and Ohio / Railway Express Agency #R04760 B: New York Central #R04761 C: Reading #R04762

D: New Haven #404807 E: Western Maryland #R04764 F: NEW! New York Central Pacemaker #405690

Passenger Ships The Eastland Disaster

Wachholz. On Saturday, July 24, 1915, plans were carefully made for Western Electric Company’s Hawthorne Works fifth annual event. However, the longawaited excursion on the SS Eastland quickly turned into a tragedy. Nearly 850 people lost their lives as the ship, still tied to the wharf, somehow rolled into the Chicago river. 128 pages, 200 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

#405692

21.95

$

Industry

Lost Passenger Steamships of Lake Michigan

Mane. For over 130 years, passenger steamers have provided an essential link for a variety of people along Lake Michigan. Unfortunately, shipwrecks caused by storms or fires result in a loss of passengers and these beautiful boats.

Explore the elusive tale of both tragedy and romance about an industry that once brought cohesiveness to many.

160 pages, 76 B&W photos, 6"x 9", softcover. #405691 $19.95

1/96 SCALE Fulton’s Clermont Paddle Wheel Steamship Kit

The world’s first successful steamboat, the Clermont operated on the Hudson River from 1807 through its 1814 retirement.

A centerpiece replica of the 19th century vessel, this 1/96 scale plastic kit features a detailed deck, spoked paddle wheels, and rigging line. Assembly required. 186 pieces.

Skill level 3. 17¾" long. #404245 $24.95

SAVE

Infamous Ocean Liners

Thrilling must-have guides for fans of nautical history – as told through vintage-era footage and rare classic newsreels – each DVD contains a six-film collection, featuring exclusive insight into some of the most infamous shipwrecks such as the Titanic, the Lusitania, $ the SS Normandie, and many more! B&W and color.

19.95 each

50

$

1/408 SCALE

Ocean Liners: Titanic, Lusitania, Manhattan, Normandie, Queen Mary From well-known stories to the lesserknown accounts, the building and launching of the RMS Queen Mary, the confiscation and sabotage of France's SS Normandie, and more. 1 hr. 33 min.

#RV9447 Ocean Liner Shipwrecks and Disasters Watch as a modern-day team of divers attempt to salvage the remains of some of these legendary vessels.

1 hr. 41 min. #MV52941

SS United States Model

SAVE $100

RMS Queen Mary Display Model

One of the most popular transatlantic liners in history, the RMS Queen Mary was christened in September of 1934. She made weekly trips from Southampton to New York City, capturing the Blue Riband in 1937. An incredible replica of the legendary ship, this 1/408 scale wooden model features an accurate superstructure, open promenade decks, rigging and stay-lines, a quadruple-propeller design, metal-wire ladders and handrails, and finely crafted smokestacks.

30" long. $ $

#401478 Reg: 399

349

Queen Mary Evening Departure Metal Sign

Made in the USA.

Kevin Walsh. Featuring the historic transatlantic steamer RMS Queen Mary during an evening departure, this 24-gauge steel sign is made in the USA, has smooth rolled edges, and includes mounting holes. 12"x 16". #R68671 $19.95

Nearly 3½-Feet Long!

Built in 1952 to capture the Transatlantic speed record, the luxury passenger liner SS United States set eastbound and westbound worldwide bests on her 1/300 SCALE maiden roundtrip voyage. Now, more than 60 years later and retired from commercial service, her westbound record still stands.

A replica of that speedy vessel, this museum quality, 1/300 scale, wooden model features 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; an authentic paint scheme; a realistic quadruple propeller; and more.

Includes a display stand. 40" long. #R77597 Reg: $599 $

499 599

With Pre-Installed Lighting – Pre-installed interior LED lights line the entire interior of the hull, glow-through window, and porthole placements. #R77599 Reg: $699 $

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Industry

World's Fair / Circus Images of America: World’s Fairs

1939 New York World’s Fair

One of the largest World’s Fairs of all time, the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair – the “World of Tomorrow” – was attended by more than 44 million people. Featuring six hours of silent film footage shot by a World’s Fair visitor, this program takes you on a complete tour of the international exhibits, rides, attractions, and shows.

You’ll also view a sound film documenting GM's contributions to the fair. Color, 6 hrs. 55 min. on 4 DVDs. #RV2256 $24.95

Initially created to offer families a thrilling escape, the World’s Fair was hosted in several big cities located around the country. Each book contains over 200 black and white vintage photographs, along with a detailed background on the fair. 128 pages, $ 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

21.95 each

Nearly 7 Hours!

World’s Fair Metal Signs B

A

St. Louis The 1904 World's Fair – Sonderman and Truax. Explore the greatest Victorian-era world's fair in American history, which featured the technological exhibits of electric lights, automobiles, aircraft, and moving pictures! #400396 The 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair – Cotter.

A weary nation having endured a decade of struggles during the Great Depression looked upon the Fair with promise and excitement, as the optimistic event presented the “World of Tomorrow.” #400394

The 1964-1965 New York’s World’s Fair – Cotter.

The largest international exhibition ever built in the United States, the fair offered American citizens on edge from the Cold War an optimistic future of “Peace through understanding.” #400395

Knoxville’s 1982 World’s Fair – Woodward.

Made in the USA.

During the 1930s, major cities across the U.S. began C hosting their own version of the World’s Fair. With similar hopeful themes, they hosted games and rides to lighten spirits, after the economic downfall. #400536 Constructed of quality aluminum, each sign fea- A: New York #R60439 tures a purposely distressed look and mounting B: Chicago holes for easy hanging. 12"x 18". $24.95 each C: San Francisco #401476

Examine the entirety of the 1982 World's Fair that hosted 22 nations, more than 11 million people, and a series of parades, exhibits, and displays fitting its "Energy Turns the World" theme. #400398

Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair – Cotter. The country’s first World’s Fair in 22 years, Seattle’s 1962 event was held during the height of the Space Race, when cities competed against one another to bring new aerospace commerce to their regions. #400399

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Merging in 1919, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus traveled the country by train, dazzling spectators with the “Greatest Show on Earth” until they ceased operations in 2017.

Made in the USA.

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Metal Signs – Featuring hand-

some weathering to resemble an aged ad poster, these metal signs include mounting $ holes. 12"x 18".

24.95 each

Elephant #404027

Tiger #R77142

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Circus Train Units G

E A variety of wildly colorful HO scale units are featured in this assortment of quality models, together making up a nearly complete Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus train! In addition to their eye-catching branding, they also feature a realistic interior or load, separately applied detail parts, and – in the case of the F7A engine and coach – operating lighting.

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A: NEW! Greatest Show on Earth Set – Includes an F7 diesel locomotive, a smooth-side coach, and an observation car!

30¼" long.

189 63.95 33.95 25.95 25.95 29.95 29.95

#405668 Reg: $259 $ B: 85 85' Smooth-Side Coach – 11" long. #404250 Reg: $79.95 $ C: Flat Car (Yellow) – 8" long. #405329 Reg: $42.95 $ D: Gondola – 5½" long. #404252 Reg: $32.95 $ E: Baggage Car – 5" long. #402610 Reg: $32.95 $ F: Tiger Box Car – 5½" long. #404029 Reg: $37.95 $ G: NEW! Stock Car w/Animated Horse – 5½" long. #405667 Reg: $37.95 $

Civil War

Industry

SAVE OVER

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“The General” Train Set

On April 12, 1862, Union scout James J. Andrews led a military raid in Northern Georgia to hijack a Confederate 4-4-0 locomotive – “The General” – and take it northward toward Chattanooga, Tennessee, damaging vital railways along the way. The South responded by sending numerous locomotives after them on an incredible 87-mile chase. Take home your own “General” with this complete HO scale train set, featuring a 4-4-0 with an operating headlight, a tender with a simulated load, a box car, a gondola, a combine, two office buildings, a 56"x 38" oval of E-Z track, and a speed controller. 24½" long. #R74140 Reg: $295 $

249

T-Shirt

This ash gray t-shirt, made of a cotton/polyester blend, features the legendary train screen-printed on the front.

#400325

M, L, XL:

14.95

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Streight’s Foiled Raid on the Western & Atlantic Railroad

4-4-0 American Steam Locomotive

An HO scale model of the iconic steam engine known for chasing down “The General” HO SCALE on an 87-mile-long race to save the famous hijacked train from Union scout James J. Andrews and his troops, this 4-4-0 American locomotive features a detailed wood load tender, an 8-pin socket for DCC decoding, an authentic Western & Atlantic scheme, and more! 7¼" long. #405337 $199

Civil War Replica Currency Sets

Conversation-starting A additions to any Civil War showcase, these currency sets are re-creations of coins and notes conceived and circulated by both the Union and Confederacy during the 1860s!

A: 5-Piece Coin Set – Includes proposed one-cent, half-dollar, five-dollar, and twentydollar Confederate coins, as well as a commemorative medal. #M650975 $9.95 B: 18-Piece Note Set – Includes 12 Confederate and 6 U.S. notes. #103748 $16.95

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#M519114

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Beck. Determined to sabotage crucial sections of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, Union colonel Abel D. Streight may have succeeded in his plan if not for Southern general Nathan Bedford Forrest. This exciting guide tracks the entire affair and explains how Forrest was able to convince Streight that he was vastly outnumbered and thwart his plan. 112 pages, illustrated, 6"x 9", softcover. #400788 $21.95 B A C

Battlefield Accessories

Ensure your beverage stays enjoyable – during wartime re-enactments – in this copper cup or steel canteen! Great for camping trips, each collectible replica is constructed of heavy-duty metal.

A: NEW! Civil War Canteen – 10" tall.

B: NEW! U.S. Mug – 3" tall.

C: NEW! C.S. Mug – 3" tall.

Civil War Chess Set with Glass Board Consisting of full-color resin Union and Confederate chess pieces, this set includes Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis as opposing kings.

You even get a 17"x 17" glass board!

Figures measure up to 3" tall.

2XL, 3XL: $16.95

#105477 $29.95 #105475 $39.95 #105476 $39.95

The Horse Soldiers

Glass Chess Board Included!

Based on Grierson’s Raid and the Battle of Newton’s Station in the Civil War, this 1959 film – directed by John Ford – stars John Wayne as a Union cavalry officer who leads his brigade several hundred miles behind Confederate lines to cut the railroad between Newton Station and soon-to-be-embattled Vicksburg. Co-stars William Holden and Constance Towers. Widescreen, 1 hr. 55 min. #MV51523 $14.95

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Industry

Military HO SCALE

SAVE $40 Missile Force Train Set

Send your train to war with this exciting 170-piece, HO scale set!

You get an EMD F2 diesel locomotive (with a working headlight and all-wheel drive), five military freight cars (a flatcar with a tank, a drop-side anti-aircraft gun car, a railway gun car, a boxcar that “explodes” apart when hit, and a caboose), a missile launcher (with three missiles and 144 infantry figures), a 45"x 36" oval of E-Z track, and a power pack. #R09026 Reg: $269 $

229

“Homecoming Marine” Jigsaw Puzzle

The family gathers round as the young, spirited Marine returns from service with stories to tell.

1,000 pieces. 25"x 25".

#K130025

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1/4-Ton U.S. Army Truck

Featuring the recognizable U.S. Army star painted on the 1/18 SCALE hood, this 1/18 scale, die cast model replicates a quarter-ton truck used by American troops in World War II. It comes with an opening hood (revealing a detailed engine), a well-equipped interior (including bucket seats and a shifter), real-working steering, a rear-mounted spare tire and oil can, and rubber tires. 7¼" long. #403376 $49.95

Jeep Hat

This olive drab jeep hat – based on the type issued by the U.S. Army in 1942 – provides extra padding and warmth underneath heavy combat helmets. Made of 100% acrylic. #M401506 $9.95

Vintage Army Shirt

“Army” is stylishly faded on the front of this olive drab t-shirt, made of a 60% cotton/ 40% polyester blend.

#101942

M, L, XL: $14.95 2XL, 3XL: $16.95

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Rolling Stock

In addition to their era-appropriate paint schemes and markings, these HO scale rolling stock models also feature realistic accessories – including weaponry, equipment, freight, and cranes.

A: 40' Gondola – 5½" long.

B: Army Q Car (With Hidden Gun) – 7" long.

C: 40' Tank Car – 5½" long.

D: 51' Flatcar (With Containers) – 7" long.

E: Harriman Coach Car – 9¼" long.

F: Harriman Hospital Car – 9¼" long.

G: U.S. Army 40' Depressed Flat Car with Patton Tank – 5½" long.

H: Cannon Railcar – 7" long.

I: Exploding Boxcar – 5" long.

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#404302 #R95013 #R95012 #402352 #R99970 #R99455

19.95 27.95 $ 17.95 $ 19.95 $ 29.95 $ 29.95 $ $

#405183 $26.95 #R98787 $25.95 #404311 $29.95

“Military & Hardware” Metal Sign

With an enticing invitation to “Give the lady a lift,” this vintage-style metal sign features a sultry model posed next to a classic Army Jeep. Includes mounting holes. 18"x 12".

Made in the USA.

#100186

29.95

$

Military

RAF Chronograph Watch

WARTIME WATCHES

Keeping accurate time in the harsh conditions of battle has been a priority for armed forces since the dawning of the 20th century – and many nations in turn produced resilient wristwatches for use by their soldiers. This timepiece replicating one used by the British RAF during the 1950s, features stainless steel construction, a water-resistant design, and a rugged strap. Battery operated.

Our collection of military timepieces combine classic style with rugged construction to bring you both style and punctuality! Each wristwatch replicates a style worn by troops as early as the First World War through the 1960s, featuring stainless steel housing, a water-resistant design, and an adjustable strap with a buckle closure. Battery operated.

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A: U.S. Expeditionary Force – 1917.

B: Japanese Pilot – 1940s.

C: Israeli Naval Commander – 1969.

D: Italian Diver – 1940.

E: German Navy – 1940s.

F: Russian Cosmonaut – 1949.

G: German Naval Commander – 1960.

Mean Military Machines

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Used by the U.S. and German armies during World War II, these rugged HO scale military vehicles would make a mean addition to your layout! From a lethal Long Tom cannon to a hard-hitting Tiger tank, each die cast model features authentic markings, realistic weaponry, and more. 2¼"- 3¾" long.

A: M59 155mm Long Tom Cannon – U.S. Army.

B: Dodge Military Ambulance – U.S. Army.

C: Howitzer M114 – U.S. Army.

D: Dodge 4 x 4 Truck with Canvas – U.S. Army.

E: M40 Gun Motor Carriage – U.S. Army.

F: Panzer III 174 Tank – German Army.

#97495 #97498 #97493 #97492 #97499 #97487 #97490

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#R78257 #400722 #R78796 #400721 #402202 #R95466

G: Magirus 3000 S Half-Track w/ 37mm Flak Gun German Army. #405043 H: NEW! Magirus 3000 S Half-Track w/ Field Kitchen German Army. #405669 I: NEW! Tiger Tank w/ Snorkel − German Army. #405670

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Order Today at 800-261-5922 or www.HistoricRail.com

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Industry Campbell Films, one of the industry leaders in chronicling notorious American achievements – including famous milestones, epic battles, national heroes, and so much more – has released an impressive assortment of DVDs examining U.S. military and government operations. These painstakingly researched multi-film collections feature vintage newsreels, unique rare footage, and detailed historical analysis. B&W and color.

Troop Ships, Cargo Ships, Merchant Marines

USN Land and Landing Craft

Among the most fascinating vehicles of World War II, landing craft used by the U.S. Navy were versatile and indispensable weapons helping to secure Allied victory. This exciting six-film collection – which features historical analysis, rare vintage newsreels, and training programs – examines many of these unique vehicles including the LCVP Higgins Boat, LCI, LCM, LVT, and DUKW. 1 hr. 36 min. #100722

U.S. Navy LSTs

Conceived during World War II to help carry and unload men and equipment on difficult shorelines, the "Landing Ship Tank" (LST) was developed by the British first (by converting existing ships) and then perfected by a joint venture between the Brits and Americans. This exciting six-film collection – which features historical analysis, rare vintage newsreels, and training programs – examines the unique craft and its indispensable contribution to Allied victory. 1 hr. 35 min. #100721

U.S. Navy Old Battleships

This DVD includes six vintage films on American warships. You get A Day at Sea on a Battleship, about life aboard a battleship; Blue Jackets 1942, examining the U.S.’ major warships following Pearl Harbor; We Said We’d Be Back, showcasing the American shipbuilding industry; Home from the Sea, a U.S. Department of Navy film; Battleship Crossroad, detailing the Navy’s vulnerability at Pearl Harbor; and Battleship Newsreels. 1 hr. 30 min. #MV52645

Seabees

USN Construction Battalion

Seabees of WWII Films

Filled with archival footage, this collection examines the Seabees’ exploits in both the Pacific and European theaters. Watch them build airfields in the jungles of the Pacific, help shuttle men and equipment to shore using floating pontoons, and create an artificial harbor at Normandy. 1 hr. 35 min. #MV52910

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Great American Big Bombers

This DVD includes six programs that portray life aboard Allied troop and cargo ships in WWII. You’ll tour ships; learn how to handle cargo, including live ammunition; see the training of Merchant Marines; enjoy period newsreels; and take a tour of the Jeremiah O’Brien. 1 hr. 22 min. #MV52619

See the Construction Battalion at work in WWII, building everything from airbases to huts with a hammer in one hand and a gun in the other, while also witnessing their operations in Vietnam in 1957, and a collection of World War II newsreels that follow the unit in the Pacific. 1 hr. 39 min.

All DVDs on this page only

#MV52628

This DVD is loaded with archival footage of American bombers. You get B-29 Superfortress, which presents the most advanced heavy bomber of WWII; B-36 Peacemaker, which features the largest bomber ever built, including the all-jet B-60 variant; B-47 Stratojet, which shows you the first U.S. frontline all-jet bomber; YB-49 Flying Wing, a rare look at the revolutionary Northrop wonder; B-52 Stratofortress, with early footage of its operations; B-58 Hustler, about the first medium bomber to go supersonic; and USAF on Canvas, which presents these aircraft in art. 1 hr. 10 min. #V5100

Vietnam Gunships and Gunners

Filled with rare wartime footage, this collection includes five films that feature gunships and gunners that fought during the Vietnam War. You'll see the UH-1 Huey, CH-47 Chinook, and C-130 in action; learn about the Huey door gunners, their training, and service in Vietnam; watch the development and implementation of helicopter air mobility; enjoy a collection of newsreels highlighting the various gunships in action in Vietnam; and more! 1 hr. 39 min. #V5123

U.S. Army WWII Trucks

This collection of films about the rugged 4x4 vehicles of World War II includes Army on Wheels, which explores the mobility of wheeled transportation; The Army Moves, on how the army transports supplies on the ground; Research and Development, which explains the importance of thoroughly testing new vehicles; Ledo Road, with rare footage of Army Engineers building the famous road; and Truck Newsreels, which shows trucks displaying their off-road abilities. 1 hr. 44 min. #MV52651

U.S. Army Boot Camp!

This collection of U.S. Army World War II training films is filled with rare footage.

You’ll see what it was like to enlist and go through the challenging process of basic training, learn how to safely and properly use infantry weapons ranging from the Colt .45 to the Browning machine gun and a 105mm cannon, view captured Nazi footage (edited for U.S. Army use) on how to attack a tank, and more. You even get a series of short newsreels on the use of everything from caissons to motorcycles. 1 hr. 50 min. #MV52621

United States and the Panama Canal

Featuring rare footage, this program presents America’s interest in, and involvement with, the Panama Canal. You’ll watch a U.S. military film about the region and its people, learn how the canal works as you see a Victory ship cross it, discover how the U.S. Army used the canal to bolster Latin American solidarity, get a brief overview of the 400-year planning behind the canal, and more. 1 hr. 31 min. #MV52934

Industry

Urban Rails / Amtrak Tracks of the New York City Subway

Early Trolley Cars

Enjoy three vintage traction films on one DVD! Chicago Surface Lines 1920s shows most types of CSL cars along and TinLizzie-trolley sideswipes; Getting About Detroit is a 1934 film that presents the Detroit trolley system from the late 1800s to the mid-1930s; and Man Behind the Street Car is an early 1930s look at the Philadelphia Transportation Company, including coverage of all street-car types. 53 minutes. #RV7500 $24.95

2018

Dougherty.

Starring all MTA subway lines and stations, this 2018 edition on NYC transit covers Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH), Staten Island Railroad, and AirTrain. Find the latest service changes, capital improvements, changes to signals, and more! Included are black & white track maps and all yard leads with their respective track numbers. 152 pages, 8½"x 11", spiral-bound. #404622 $39.95

PCC Streetcars

Journey back into time when the Pacific Electric and Los Angeles rail lines were famously created to serve the same purpose.

This DVD describes the history of both railways, started by Henry E. Huntington at the beginning of the 20th century. Witness real accounts from streetcars, interurban trains, and more! The film is presented with a well-researched historic narrative. 1 hr. 53 min. #404610 $24.95

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GG1 Electric Locomotive

Sporting an Amtrak paint scheme and markings, this HO scale replica of the GG1 – an electric locomotive first used in the Northeast in the 1930s – features LED directional lighting with $ a dimming function, 12-wheel drive, twin operating metal pantographs (powered by an overhead wire), a fully outfitted cab interior with see-through windows, and wire grab irons. 11" long. #401378 Reg: $235 $

Amtrak Heritage Shirts

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Show off your admiration for Amtrak’s colorful heritage! These screen-printed, pre-shrunk, t-shirts and sweatshirts feature Amtrak P42 Genesis locomotives sporting Phase I, II, III, IV, and V paint schemes.

T-Shirt – 100% cotton. #R11291 Sweatshirt – 50% cotton/50% polyester blend. #R11292

Amtrak Across America

Yanosey. Covering 46 states and 500 destinations, Amtrak has been in service since 1971 and today services nearly 30 million passengers per year – its incredible network examined here, from inception through today, organized as a state-by-state listing.

96 pages, 100+ color photos, softcover, 11"x 8½". #402700 $39.95

Riding the Rails with Amtrak

This 5-DVD collection shows the legendary Amtrak passenger service running across the country! You’ll ride the Amtrak rails from Chicago to California; from New Haven, Connecticut, to Springfield, Massachusetts; from New Haven to New York; on the California coast; and through many more of America’s most rail-friendly cities featured in these 7 programs. 7 hrs. 30 min.

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Canadian Pacific / International

Canada By Rail

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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 main line between Exshaw, Alberta 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 Pass. There's certainly a lot to love Mountain Sub & Rogers Pass $ in this set! 5+ hours. #RV5045 Reg: $34.95

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"Canadian Pacific Travel by Train" Metal Sign

Canadian Pacific #4040, prominently displaying its "Golden Beaver" logo, rushes past a white-peaked mountain.

Resembling a vintage CP advertisement featuring a GMD FP7A and a reminder to "Travel by Train," this 24-gauge steel sign resembles the look of aged metal and paint. Includes mounting holes.

12"x 24". #R60168 $29.95

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SAVE OVER SD40-2 Diesel Locomotive

This HO scale model – replicating a Canadian Pacific SD40-2 – is DCC & Sound-equipped (with 16-bit polyphonic audio including prime mover, air horn, and bells) and features illuminated number boards, an operating LED headlight, see-through cab windows, a well-equipped interior, realistic handrails and steps, an authentic underframe, and RP25 metal wheels with added weight for smooth operation.

Minimum radius of 18" is recommended. $ 9½" long. #402590 Reg: $209

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"LNER Mallard 126 MPH" Metal Sign

Featuring the famous Mallard #4468 – an LNER Class A4 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive that is the holder of the official world speed record for steam locomotives of 126 mph in 1938 – this 24-gauge steel sign is made in the USA, has smooth rolled edges, includes mounting holes, and measures 16"x 12". #R68680 $19.95

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Mallard Pullman Train Set

Breaking a world record on July 3, 1938, Sir Nigel Gresley’s “Mallard” reached its max speed of 126mph on the East Coast Line. Our OO scale train set features an A4 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive, Pullman parlor and brakecars, an oval of track, a controller with power supply, a track mat, authentic LNER livery, and more!

A minimum radius of 17" is recommended. 11½" long. #405679 $259

Flying Scotsman Train Set

Now you can add the legendary Flying Scotsman to your collection with this OO scale set! Draped in the striking apple green paint scheme of the 1930s, it features a finely detailed 4-6-2 steam engine, an accompanying rear tender with a simulated coal load and LNER livery, two composite coaches, a brake coach, a track pack with point and buffer stop, and a power pack.

48" long. #R74737 $269

Flying Scotsman Owners' Workshop Manual

LNER Class A3 Pacific 4472, 1923 Onwards

Atkins. A detailed, "inside and out" review of the legendary LNER Class A3 Pacific 4472, the Flying Scotsman, the first steam locomotive to be officially clocked at 100 mph, this heavily illustrated manual provides a unique perspective on what it takes to restore, operate, and maintain this impressive steam locomotive, as well as offers wonderful insight into its engineering and construction. 160 pages, 225 color and 25 B&W photographs, 8¼"x 10½", hardcover. #R10700 $35.95

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China Steam

Chasing China's Chariots of Fire

This program follows a New Zealand filmmaker and his faithful crew as they brave freezing temperatures and threatening officials to capture footage of some of the few remaining steam operations in China and remote Inner Mongolia. You'll see massive QJ locomotives hauling enormous loads on the Jitong Line, an antique narrow-gauge forestry line, a fleet of high-deflector JS locomotives, spectacular landscapes, $ and more. 1 hour. #RV5223 Reg: $14.95

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Railroads

Art

Railway Artwork

Put the finishing touches on your rail layout with these colorful prints from renowned artist John Winfield, capturing an eraspanning array of trains against a host of picturesque backdrops!

Signed by the artist. 24"x 18".

The Rock Island at El Reno

Coming Home (to Kirkwood)

Reminiscent of an early morning during winter, family and friends eagerly wait for their loved ones’ to come home for the holidays as a LIMITED EDITION passenger steam engine slowly pulls into the quaint town of Kirkwood, Missouri. #405680

Three Hours to Amarillo

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A trio of locomotives pull into the busy depot on a brisk winter morning in Oklahoma. As the steam engine crew takes a break, they notice the familiar bright red scheme of the Rock Island passenger service slowing down to a stop. #405681

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Best of the Burlington Route

4-8-4 Northern #2929, the last in its class of high speed steam power, was capable of reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph. Here, she pauses briefly from her dash across Santa Fe's high iron, her big 80" drivers towering over the road crew as they compare watches during a mail stop. #R07488

Daylight #98 at San Luis Obispo

Burlington's famous 4-8-4 #5632 leans into a curve as it heads west through Burlington, Iowa.

On a parallel track is the "fluted tail" of the world class California Zephyr. #R07323

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It's a bright California morning as Santa Fe's El Capitan arrives from Chicago. After a cross-country sprint, it slowly weaves through Pasadena's back yards and between buildings, across Colorado Blvd., and arrives on time at this classic Spanish-style station. #R07322

Cumberland Christmas

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Katy at Highland Park Station

Here, the neon sign proudly announces the arrival of the beautiful Pacifictype locomotive and train. The locals have come out to watch the southbound pass in this nostalgic community, a suburb of Dallas, Texas.

This print depicts servicing and crew change activities on the famous Daylight, with local on-lookers enjoying a day at the station in the early 1950s.

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It's a "Cumberland Christmas" at the Baltimore & Ohio station and Queen City Hotel as travelers arrive and depart during the holiday season.

This is a crew change point, and a helper engine will be added to the E8 locomotives for the climb up Sand Patch Grade.

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Railroad Books

The Trains of Lincoln Station

Schmeling & Bartels. Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, used to have an ongoing railroad presence, but in the last several decades it has decreased to nearly nonexistent. Combining the knowledge of local rail historians and images by local photographers, it offers a visual documentation of how trains were gradually replaced by a vibrant retail and event district. 64 pages, 66 color and B&W photos, 11"x 8½", softcover. #405845 $24.95

The Milwaukee Road Olympian A Ride to Remember

Johnson. The true story of a cross-country journey from Chicago to Tacoma on the fabled Milwaukee Road Olympian in 1941, told through the eyes of a 13 year old. The book covers each mile of the journey, is extensively illustrated, and the interactions between the railroad employees and the author are a special treat. This is a must read for anyone who would like to enjoy travel as it used to be. 333 pages, 11½"x 8¾", hardcover. #R01540 $39.95

SOO Line/CP Rail in the Twin Cities

Friemund. Known as the fourth largest railroad hub in America, the Twin Cities offers SOO Line and CP Rail operations all over. Including images from 1985 until 2015, explore the outlying terminals, a host of locomotives, and more! As a former rail employee, author Dean Friemund got up-close with his camera to create this edition.

144 pages, 400+ color photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #405846 $59.95

Denver and Rio Grande

The Early Years

Ferrell. A pictorial history of the D&RG’s narrow gauge, The Early Years walks through 60 years of vintage photography and art. Watch the fascinating transformation of the Rio Grande during its golden era from 1873 to 1921. Ideal for early railroading enthusiasts, this title is truly a one-of-a-kind visual experience! 320 pages, color and B&W photos, 12"x 9", hardcover. #404971 $79.95

The Great Northern

Yaremko. Covering James J. Hill’s Great Northern Railway, this image-rich guide follows an empire built from a pair of bankrupt Minnesota railroads. Journey through the steam era when the Great Northern played a huge role in moving iron ore. Experience the diesel era with motives by every owner, along with a pair of famous passenger trains only found in this volume. 256 pages, color photos, hardcover. #404972 $79.95

The Milwaukee Road’s Western Extension The Building of a Transcontinental Railroad

Johnson. This fascinating story of the 1905-1915 building of the first through rail line between Chicago and Puget Sound is a tale of remarkable accomplishment, full of details about the people and events involved. You'll read of the American railroad barons' struggle for power; of the surveyors, planners and laborers and the conditions under which they worked and lived; and of the new construction machines that pushed their way through the virgin wilderness. 500+ pages; nearly 450 photographs, drawings and maps; 11"x 8½", hardcover. #R02475 $74.95

The Route of the Chiefs

Stout. Learn how the Santa Fe rose to become the foremost passenger railway during the streamliner era in this photographic history! From the California Limited of 1892 to the 1926 Chief, there was no other route that offered such first-class service. Also included are remaining Chiefs, a variety of supportive motive power, and more.

256 pages, color photos, 12"x 9", hardcover.

The California Zephyr

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Kelly. Taking its first journey from San Francisco to Chicago on March 20, 1949, the California Zephyr was immediately a sensation with its scenic views through the Feather River Canyon and Rocky Mountains. This visual tribute to the iconic train examines its many luxurious Vista Dome-style cars and also includes travel brochures, engine specifications, timetables, and dining car menus!

126 pages, 100+ color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. #402723 $36.95

50 Years North America Railroads

The most comprehensive pictorial profiles of U.S. Railroads, this series of fullcolor volumes ride the rails through the Far West states as well as the Central Midwest. Photographs dating back to the 1960s show trains in action serving a host of big-name 500 Photographs! railways, along with many local short lines, and territory $ maps. 200+ color photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover.

69.95 each Volume One: The Far West – Jocelyn. 128 pages. #403432 NEW! Volume Two: Central Midwest – Blackwell. 160 pages. #405847

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An Illustrated Guide to American Freight Train Equipment

Dorin. This heavily illustrated volume examines the huge variety of American freight train equipment, both past and present, in operation across North America. You’ll learn what each freight car was designed to haul, see the equipment necessary to keep them all “on track,” and track the technological advancements of rail transportation over time.

128 pages, 200 B&W and 30 color photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.

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Railroad DVDs Choo-Choo Christmas

This 2-feature program captures trains of all types chugging through the snow! You get Choo-Choo Christmas, which, set to a fun mix of live train sounds and holiday music, follows steam, diesel, freight, and passenger trains traveling the snowy countryside; and Clickety Clack Christmas Trains, with holidaythemed trains of all sizes – from steamers to diesels, rideable scale trains, and miniatures – cutting through the powder in Maryland. 1 hr. 30 min. #RV5171 Reg: $9.95 $

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GE Standard Cabs and Cowls

Built between 1987 and 1995, the GE standard cab and cowl locomotives quickly became endangered in the 21st century, making their spotting all the more exciting! This two-volume series on the recognizable engines features footage captured from 2012-2017 and includes a look at C40-8s and C40-8Ms in the Midwest – with particular attention paid to old workhorses returning to the rails to service the North Dakota oil boom.

Widescreen. Optional narration. 2 hours. $19.95 each Vol. 1 – CSX, NS, BC Rail. #403470 Vol. 2 – BNSF, UP, CN. #403471

CSX in the 90s

Both vintage power and brand new units are featured on this program, a look at CSX in the 1990s.

Travel across a number of scenic states – including Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, and Virginia – with tracks along the former Louisville & Nashville, Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio, and Clinchfield. 1 hr. 18 min. #402589 $29.95

The Super Chief

This program presents the full story of one of the world’s most famous trains – the Santa Fe Super Chief – from birth to burial. You’ll take a trip from Chicago to Los Angeles, tour the train from the Pleasure Dome with its individual rotating chairs to the Turquoise Room used for private dinner parties, and view the world’s largest fleet of streamliners and their varied configurations: The Chief, The Texas Chief, El Capitan, and others. 1 hr. 13 min. #RV3107 $39.95

Union Pacific Trilogy

Culled from the vaults of the Union Pacific Historical Society, this DVD includes three exclusive programs produced by the company, none of which have ever been released to the general public! Viewers will see a snapshot of the UP in the 1960s, the #8444 steamer in action, and a promotional film used for the 1984 World’s Fair. 1 hr. 5 min. #400690 $29.95

Kansas City Diesel Power Review

A time-spanning snapshot of the railroad industry in Kansas City, this jam-packed DVD includes both pre-merger film from the 1980s and ’90s as well as modern footage contrasting the difference in just a few decades time! An incredible selection of iconic locomotives are featured including an AC-4400, GP-60, C-44-9, SD-70, and rarer blue- and yellow-painted SD-39s and GP-9Us. 1 hr. 52 min. #403485 $26.95

Railroads

Eureka & The Blue Goose

This program showcases two of the Rio Grande Southern’s most famous engines, 4-4-0 steam locomotive Eureka and railbus Galloping Goose #5. Though built in 1875, Eureka still puts on quite a show today as the proud steamer leads a series of exciting excursion runs at several scenic Colorado locations. You’ll also enjoy spectacular trackside and cab ride scenes of Goose #5 as the gallant railcar glides atop the curves and trestles between Taft and Hermosa, Colorado. 3 hrs. 5 min. #RV9461 $24.95

Boston & Maine Steam

Heavy Haulers and Crack Limiteds

Go back to the 1930s for a revealing look at the busiest divisions of the Boston & Maine! You’ll marvel at huge steam engines at work on the Portland, New Hampshire, and Fitchburg Divisions; see massive Berkshires defeat the Ashburnham grade; glimpse the famous “Flying Yankee” streamliner; and more. B&W, 32 minutes. #RV3502 $29.95

UP’s Marysville Subdivision

Filled with nonstop diesel action, these programs documenting the Union Pacific’s presence at the Marysville subdivision are a railfan’s dream! $ 1 hr. 15 min. each.

29.95 each Volume 1 – Head to the Marysville subdivision in the late 1990s, where you’ll see UP send up to 60 trains a day across the hilly terrain that spans the region between Kansas City and Gibbon, Nebraska. #RV9567 Volume 2 – Volume 2 picks up at Marysville, Kansas, as crews prepare for a long, 228-mile stretch of heavy-duty railroading to Kansas City. You’ll marvel at heavy coal trains, drag freights, and fast intermodals racing to deliver their payloads and see UP’s newest motive power, with GE and EMD “AC” diesels on point. #RV9568

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Indiana & Ohio Subdivisions

This exclusive DVD series on the diverse shortlines in Cincinnati invites railfans along on a journey of Indiana & Ohio Subdivision, including Oasis – part of the oldest railroad in the city – to Blue Ash which was abandoned by the Penn Central in 1968.

In addition, each program contains rare freight action and more! Optional narration.

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Oasis – Both freight and passenger trains

traverse locations in Reading, McCullough Yard, Madisonville, Fairfax, Undercliff Yard, and more.

Also, climb aboard the Cincinnati Dinner Train!

1 hr. 26 min. #404438 Midland – Hop aboard this fun adventure, starting at NA Tower in Ivorydale then head towards Midland City and Columbus, Ohio, to observe the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad. 51 minutes. #405428 Lebanon, Mason & Blue Ash – The third addition to the popular Cincinnati railroad series brings you to three I&O subdivisions that were once part of the Pennsylvania Railroad. 50 minutes. #405429

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Special Multi-Disc DVD Sets

Comprehensive and captivating, this 4-DVD set tours the many tracks of the vast CSX system, extending from the Eastern Seaboard to the Mississippi River.

All seasons, weather conditions, and time of day are featured as viewers will see every variety of freight, big city junctions in Chicago, major railroad lash-ups, steep mountain grades, and all of the fascinating hot spots from Florida to Ohio!

10 hrs. 30 min. #401838 Reg: $49.95 $

Penn Central

This 4-DVD collection – which includes all six volumes of Penn Central Heritage Series: From the Camera of Emery Gulash – examines Penn Central operations from the company’s 1968 formation through its 1976 absorption (along with six other northeastern railroads) into Conrail.

You’ll view a variety of diesel motive power, including predecessor New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives; visit famous locations throughout the system; and more. 8 hours. #RV7705 Reg: $49.95 $

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Ohio Hot Spots Special Collector’s Edition

Norfolk Southern

Four DVDs come in this collection which features action footage of all the Buckeye State’s most exciting hot spots! You get Ohio Hot Spots Parts 1-4; Marion: The Train Watching Capitol of Ohio; CSX Vol. 9: Willard to Deshler, Ohio; and Deshler, Ohio: Crossroads of CSX. View the motive power and trains of CSX, Norfolk Southern, BNSF, Grand Trunk, Conrail, C&NW, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, Santa Fe, and $ others. 7 hrs. 19 min. #RV7709 Reg: $59.95

A Tour of the Thoroughbred

Eight programs make up this incredible 5-DVD collection, a tribute to the Norfolk Southern! While much of the action is captured between Illinois and Ohio – including the busy Toledo-Elkhart corridor and the mainline pass through northwestern Indiana – it also includes a saunter down south to the “rathole” line through Kentucky and Tennessee. $ 13 hours. #402321 Reg: $59.95

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Louisville & Indiana Railroad

Narrow Gauge Spectacular

This 4-DVD collection includes 10 thrilling programs that examine narrow gauge steam operations across America from the 1950s through the 1970s and beyond! You get Best of Narrow Gauge Vol. 1, East Broad Top, Switchin’ Along the Rio Grande, Twilight of the Rio Grande, Worktrain to Silverton, Rotary on the Rio Grande, The Chama Turn, In Search of Narrow Gauge Mikados, Rio Grande Southern & Rio Grande Western, Denver & Rio Grande Western and the Bumblebee, and No. 268. 10 hours. #RV7375 Reg: $49.95 $

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Southern Steam Spectacular

This special edition 3-DVD set includes 4501: Three Decades of Excursions, ‘70s & ‘80s Steam Celebration, and ’70s & ‘80s Tennessee Steam Excursions for the ultimate in Southern motive action! Covering everything from Number 4501 – the first 177 Mikado on Southern Railway – to a look back at first and second generation steam programs, as well as a journey around Chattanooga, Tennessee. $ 4 hrs. 2 min. #405848 Reg: $49.95

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Over four hours of nonstop rail action is now available on this exclusive 5-DVD collection, including three volumes of the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC)!

Connecting with CSX, among others, you’ll witness major customers, along with motive power from L&N and Seaboard, and even a former C&O SD40!

Explore the remnants of Pennsy, stop at Clagg Tower, and more. 4 hrs. 7 min.

#405849 Reg: $59.95

10 Hours on 4 DVDs!

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Indiana & Ohio Rails

Take a ride across the Indiana & Ohio Rails in this special edition 8-DVD set! Offering an incredible amount of rail activity, you’ll see Norfolk Southern and CSX action in the Hoosier State as well as Amtrak and B&O in Ohio. Catch a host of trains with this professionally shot program using HD video cameras, featuring North and Northwest Indiana and Northwest Ohio.

7 hrs. 59 min. #405852 Reg: $69.95 $

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Illinois Trains

From Decades Past

CSX Toledo Sub. Special

Hop aboard this thrilling excursion of CSX’s Toledo Subdivisions in Ohio and ride the rails between Hamilton & Vandalia (Part 1), Tipp City to Wapakoneta (Part 2), and Cridersville to Lelpsic (Part 3), on this collectible 3-DVD set! View single-track action in the Southwest such as automotive, commodity, and manifest trains, along with historic locations, a temporary shoo-fly operation, and so much more. $ 3 hrs. 55 min. #405850 Reg: $49.95

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Tour of CSX

This 10-DVD collection includes 7 programs that examine railroading in the Land of Lincoln from the 1950s through the 1990s. You get Rails Chicago in the ’80s, Illinois Hot Spots, Rails Chicago in the Late ’90s Volumes 1-2, Chicago Odyssey Volumes 1-2, and Illinois Central. You’ll view trains and locomotives from a variety of roads, visit famous hot spots, and more. 10 hrs 54 min. #RV7393

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Canadian National

Pocahontas Division

Explore the double-tracked mainline of Bluefield to Laeger on this program covering the Norfolk & Western: Pocahontas Division! With an entertaining and informative narrative by Bob Loehne, railfans will enjoy loads of train action, unique motives, an animated map, exclusive interviews, and dynamic stereo sound. 1 hr. 25 min. #405853

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Norfolk Southern Heritage Units

Railfans can rejoice over a series of Norfolk Southern units, only found on this collectible DVD, featuring 16 of the 20 Heritage locomotives plus the NS 6920!

Shot by noted videographer Harold Holmes, witness these special locos: NYC with mixed freight on the CP, Reading Oil train with the 1069 on the BNSF, Lackawanna Triple Crown on the NS, and many more. 1 hr. 17 min.

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On the Former Illinois Central

Stretching from Chicago to New Orleans, the former Illinois Central Mainline is now owned and operated by Canadian National. This program visits many of the track’s most interesting points – such as Champaign, Tolono, Gilman, Tuscola, and Cobden – while also catching other famous railroads along the way including Norfolk Southern, CSX, BNSF, Amtrak, and Union Pacific. 1 hr. 54 min.

Rio Grande Southern & Denver & Rio Grande Western

A real treat for narrow gauge fans, this program explores Rio Grande Southern and Denver & Rio Grande Western railroading in 1950s Colorado.

You'll visit the Black Canyon of Gunnison (now underneath a lake!), make a stop at Ouray, travel Lizard Head Pass in a galloping goose, and much more. 1 hr. 22 min.

#RV7803 Reg: $24.95

Tracks of the Old B&O

Professionally captured footage helps tell the story of the former Baltimore & Ohio mainline across Indiana and Ohio in this two-DVD set.

Now a primary artery of the CSX system, the line hosted plenty of dramatic action from Conrail and Amtrak in locations such as Walkerton, Nappanee, Cromwell, Defiance, Deshler, and Fostoria. 3 hours.

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Bessemer & Lake Erie

Produced in the fall of 1990, this film offers exclusive insight into the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad. Feel as though you are onboard the train as you view operations between North Bessemer and Erie Pennsylvania, as well as Conneaut, Ohio! In addition, see beautiful autumn scenery from both trackside and as a train passenger. $ 1 hr. 30 min. #404433 Reg: $24.95

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BNSF

The Chillicothe Subdivision Part 2

Need more BNSF action from the Chillicothe Subdivision?

Part 2 brings railfans back to the busy Illinois area to explore the famous Houlihan’s curve, in addition to Edelstein Hill. Through the lens of Chris Wehman’s HD video camera, spend time in a well-known railroad town called Galesburg, travel to Cameron, and finish in Fort Madison, Iowa. 1 hr. 52 min.

#405855 Reg: $24.95

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The Chillicothe Subdivision Part 1

From the HD footage of videographer Chris Wehman, Part 1 – of the two-part series – takes a look at BNSF Railway’s Chillicothe Subdivision!

Starting at Chicago and running through Fort Madison, Iowa, view a series of trains as well as breathtaking landscape along northern Illinois.

In addition, this program features the route from Joliet, outside of Chicago, to Toluca, IL. 1 hr. 11 min. #404434

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Across the Southwest BNSF’s Southern Transcon

The scenic Southwest and its beautifully quiet landscape is the star of this captivating program which follows along on BNSF’s Western region tracks, primarily in Arizona and California. Visit the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, enjoy extended stops in both Crozier and Kingman Canyons, and see the California Railroad interchanging with BNSF in Cadiz. Optional narration. $ 1 hr. 26 min. #401843 Reg: $24.95

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St. Louis Sojourn

You’ll take the Norfolk and Western’s night train – the St. Louis Limited – from Detroit to St. Louis, where you’ll see a variety of motive power, rolling stock and paint from the likes of B&O, Mopac, Penn Central, C&EI, Southern, GM&O and many more! Dolby Digital 2.0, 1 hour.

#RV7756 Reg: $24.95

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Jigsaw Puzzles Spend relaxing time indoors this holiday season with our challenging and fun jigsaw puzzles, displaying a diverse selection of locomotives and backdrops!

Santa Fe #3751 Mike Bennett.

1,000 pieces.

26¾"x 19¼".

#404843

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Grand Canyon Eric Dowdle.

1,000 pieces.

26¾"x 19¼".

#R67457

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Country Stop

Kevin Walsh.

300 pieces.

24"x 18".

#405813 $12.95

Crossing the Columbia Larry Fisher.

550 pieces.

24"x 15".

#405809

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Around the Horn Ken Zylla.

300 pieces.

26"x 16".

#405812

Train to the Coast

Kevin Walsh.

1,000 pieces.

27"x 20".

#405810

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Winter Arrival

Marc Desobeau.

1,000 pieces.

30"x 19".

#405811

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End of the Line

Keith Brown.

550 pieces.

24"x 15".

#405814

14.95

$

Holiday with the Family Larry Fisher.

550 pieces.

24"x 15".

#405815

14.95

$

Highly collectible and beautifully adorned, our stock and bond certificates display historic railroad events.

Memorable keepsakes from the steam to transition or diesel eras, each one showcases a classic vignette of allegoric figures or an old-time train, is hand-signed and cancelled.

Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia

Baltimore & Ohio

$ 100 stock certificate.

11¼"x 7½".

#405891

100 stock certificate.

11½"x 8". $

#405885

29.95

$

19.95

$

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western

New York, Chicago & St. Louis

$ 100 stock certificate.

11½"x 8".

14.95

$

#405892

15 stock certificate.

11½"x 8". $

#405886

12.95

$

Beech Creek

1,000 bond.

13"x 9". $

Little Miami

50 stock certificate.

9¼"x 5½".

$

#405887

Pennsylvania

10 stock certificate.

11½"x 8".

12.95

$

New York Central

100 stock certificate.

11½"x 8". $

#405889

14.95

$

12.95

$

#405888

#405893

$

12.95

$

New York Central & Hudson $ 1,000 bond.

13½"x 9½".

#405894

14.95

$

Erie

100 stock certificate.

12"x 8". $

#405895

9.95

$

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Modeling

Structures

American Bungalow with Garage Kit

HO SCALE

A charming addition to any HO scale neighborhood, this American bungalow plastic kit – with a separate single-car garage – resembles the look of an updated 1900s design.

Complete with a picturesque enclosed front porch, it also includes two roof dormer options and a detailed hip roof, and three molded-in colors.

House: 6¼" tall with 3½"x 3½" footprint. Garage: 2½" tall with 1½"x 1¾" footprint. #405839 $44.95 Before the days of cookie-cutter fast food chains, cozy roadside restaurants – such as Fred & Red’s Hamburgers – fed travelers along major highways.

This HO scale kit features incredible detail such as a laser-cut floor, aged sidewalk, and exterior walls with etched nail holes! Assembly required. 2"x 4½" footprint.

#404883

Fred & Red’s Hamburgers Kit

Sombrero Restaurant

A little south of the border deliciousness, right in your layout!

Made of resin, this HO scale model of the “Sombrero Restaurant” is pre-painted and includes simulated doors, windows, signage, and a front step. 4" tall with a 5¾"x 5¾" footprint. #R74052 $51.95

“Margaritas Especial”

Ralph Burch.

“Vive la vida loca” with our handmade, heavy-gauge steel sign and clock, Made in displaying an enticing Señorithe USA. ta! Each one includes mounting holes for easy hanging.

Metal Sign – 12"x 15". #87700 $29.95 Clock – Features an American-made quartz movement. Requires one AA battery (not included). 24"x 24". #405865 $44.95

HO SCALE

32.95

$

Skyview Drive-In

Metal Signs

Made in Hang one of these tasteful the USA. metal signs for a nostalgic look at classic American cuisine!

Made of durable steel, each one features a retro-style handmade design. Includes mounting holes.

HO SCALE

Vehicles not included.

19.95 each

$

NEW! French Fries – 14"x 8". #405840 Hamburgers – 12"x 18". #404884 Hot Dogs – 12"x 18". #404885

Red Owl Food Store Kit

This HO scale plastic kit of a typical small town “Red Owl” food store features a two-story building with separately colored windows and doors molded in place to speed assembly; simulated brick walls, glazed HO SCALE windows, and authentic Red Owl exterior signage; and a selection of colorful interior details and window treatments. You even get a set of Red Owl delivery truck decals for a tractor and trailer up to 53' long (truck not included). 3½" tall with a 4¼"x 3¾" footprint; assembly required. #R86392 $29.95

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HO SCALE

Movies under the stars, as they were meant to be! A fully equipped drive-in, this kit comes with a main screen, a projection booth/concession stand building, a main entrance sign, and 24 double speaker stands. You can even slide your tablet into the screen holder – which fits most 7" models – to bring your theater to life! Screen measures 11"x 7¼"x 1¼". #R11081 $49.95

Metals Bank

Ready to be your townsfolk’s savings and loans provider, this kit representing Metals Bank features a faux brick facade with aged detailing, positionable plastic windows, an awning, and a street lamp.

HO Scale – 3" tall with a 6"x 4" footprint.

#R74376

49.95

$

N Scale – 2" tall with a

3"x 2" footprint.

#R74377

34.95

$

O Scale – 4" tall with a

10"x 6" footprint.

#R74378

119

$

Structures Bingo’s Pool Hall Kit

HO/N SCALE

Always a popular hangout, pool halls were found in nearly every American city and town in the mid-20th century. This HO scale kit features cast walls with a cracked, simulated stucco/brick finish; a one-piece resin front; plastic doors and windows; trash cans and junk; full-color paper signs and awnings; and more. Assembly required.

HO Scale – 5" tall with a 6½"x 4" footprint.

39.95 each

$

#R86364 N Scale – 2¾" tall with a 3½"x 2¼" footprint. #R86365

A

Metal Signs

Made in the USA.

A: “Nice Rack!”

12"x 15". #405841 B: Queen of Hearts – 12"x 18". #405842

B

Ideal décor for guys’ night, each purposely aged metal sign displays a sexy addition to the man cave!

Handmade from heavy-duty steel, they include mounting holes for easy hanging.

29.95 each

$

A new and improved Old-Fashioned version of an old favorite, our HO scale gas station Gas Station Kit kit features high-quality HO SCALE detail that will instantly liven up your display!

It includes a laser-cut basswood body, along with laser-cut doors and windows, assorted metal and resin castings, a separate front road sign, and various advertising graphics.

Assembly required. 3½"x 1¾" footprint. #404525 $39.95

Storm Lake Mobil Station Kit

Provide your congregation a gathering place with this country church! This HO scale, plastic kit of a simple, yet elegant, church features preassembled walls for fast and easy construction; a fieldstone foundation; realistic clapboard siding; tall, simulated stained glass windows; an intricate bell tower steeple topped with a cross; and fine details including rafters, gable braces, and porch railings. 7½" tall with a 5¼"x 6¾" footprint; assembly required. #R04966 $59.95

Modeling

HO SCALE

Country Church Kit

Smith’s General Store Kit

HO SCALE

A perfect accent in any display case, this strikingly detailed HO scale General Store kit features a classic Victorian storefront, LED interior lighting, full-color printed drapes and window detail sheet, and colorful decal signs. Assembly and minimal gluing required. 5½" tall with a 5¾"x 5" footprint. #R11085 $34.95

Pettibone’s Pawn & Gun Kit

This pawn and gun shop would make a great “down-by-thetracks” accent in any modern day layout! It features laser cut basswood parts and a grassy terrain base with sidewalk. Minimal assembly required. 8" tall with a 4"x 7½" footprint. #400129 $39.95

HO/N SCALE

“Liquor, Guns & Ammo” Metal Sign Made in the USA.

A replica of a Mobilgas station located in Storm Lake, Iowa, this HO scale kit features laser-cut basswood walls; an enclosed garage; plastic windows and doors; cast metal detail parts, including realistic “electric” pumps and a Mobilgas shield sign on a tall pole; a fence-base billboard and complete signage; and more. Assembly required. 8¼"x 8¼" footprint.

HO Scale – 8¼"x 8¼" N Scale – 4½"x 4½" footprint. #R86068 $44.95 footprint. #R86069 $29.95

A lethal combination, this custom-shaped metal sign showcases the dangerous world of guns, liquor, and women with an old Western theme!

Constructed using American steel, it includes mounting holes for easy hanging. 20"x 16".

Made in the USA.

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#105197

39.95

$

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Modeling

Expansion / Accessories

Railpower 1370 Power Pack

HO SCALE

Compatible with both HO and N scale models, this power pack features 300-degree extended range speed control – three times that of average power packs!

– a main line direction switch for easy reversal, AC terminals for accessories, an LED light, and an 80" cord. #402227 $69.95

SAVE UP TO

30

$

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.

HO Scale – 63"x 45" oval (22" radius).

E-Z Track Crossing Gate

Create an even more realistic railroad layout with this HO scale crossing gate, featuring an automatic lowering capability as the train passes by!

Compatible with steel alloy or nickel silver E-Z Track. #405079 $49.95

127 75.75

#R99968 Reg: $157 $

N Scale – 34"x 24" oval (11½" radius). #R99969 Reg: $90.75 $ HO SCALE

E-Z Command DCC Controller System

E-Z Track Sections

Take ultimate control of your DCC layout with this premium E-Z command controller system!

Able to power multiple locomotives of all scales (5-Amp Power Boost required for O and large-scale operation), it features plug-and-play compatibility, easy digital control (of speed, direction, lighting, and sound), on-track programming, 28-speed step control, and a 1-amp power supply. #402721 $195

Expand your HO scale layout with these sets of four E-Z Track sections! Made of steel alloy or nickel silver rail mounted on realistic roadbed, they snap together in seconds!

9" Straight − Steel alloy rails. #R95182 $12.95 22" Radius Curve − Each measures 8½" long. Steel alloy rails. #R95183 $16.95 9" Straight − Nickel silver rails.

#405083 $17.95 22" Radius Curve − Each measures 8½" long. Nickel silver rails. #405084 $21.95

E-Z Track Hayes Bumpers

DCC Guide: Second Edition

HO SCALE

Ensure the ends of your track spurs are finished correctly by adding these E-Z track Hayes HO scale $ bumpers!

19.95 each A

A: Nickel Silver #405081

B: Steel #405082

B

Fiehmann. This comprehensive volume will help you get the most out of your Digital Command Control (DCC) system! Diagrams and photographs show you how DCC works, from wiring and installation to decoder settings, throttle units, super capacitors and improved LEDs for lighting, and much more. You even get advanced instructions on decoder programming and how to control trains with computers, tablets, and other devices. 88 pages, 250 color photographs, 8¼"x 10¾", softcover. #R02416 $19.95

E-Z Track Rail Joiners

Compatible with the E-Z Track system, these rail joiners ensure the tracks snap together and stay put! Modeled after the Association of American Railroads track engineering dimensions, they’re designed for HO scale systems.

Includes 36 joiners. #405080 $9.95

HO SCALE

E-Z Track Turnout with Remote Switch

Steel

29.95 each

Nickel

A

44.95 each

$

Holds 20 locomotives and cars. #R66710

39.95 each

$

Left-Hand Turnout – steel alloy rails Right-Hand Turnout – steel alloy rails Left-Hand Turnout – nickel silver rails Right-Hand Turnout – nickel silver rails

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Featuring a foam interior, these HO / N SCALE cardboard train storage cases safely and conveniently hold your valuable HO or N scale locomotives and cars. 28"x 12½"x 2½".

A: HO Scale

Switch your cars from one track to another with these HO scale turnouts. Each features an E-Z Track section with a turnout, and a pre-wired switch for manual or remote track-moving operation. 10¾" long. $

Train Storage Cases

#R95488 #R95489 #R98644 #R98645

B: N Scale

Holds 36 locomotives and cars. #R66711

Display Cases

These HO scale, vacuform plastic cases include track.

14": #R09232 18": #R09231 22": #R09230

24.95 26.95 $ 27.95 $ $

HO SCALE

B

Models not included.

HO Scale Vehicles

Modeling

Law Enforcement Cars

HO SCALE

A

Our highly detailed law enforcement cars offer HO scale neighborhoods a sense of comfort as they patrol your streets! Each die cast model features vintage badging, interior seats, and window glazing. 1½"-2" long.

B

A

B

17.95 each

$

C

A: 1950 Dodge County Sheriff #405829 B: 1950 Dodge Police #405830 C: 1967 Ford State Police #405827 D: 1967 Ford State Highway Patrol #405828

D

AeroVan Trailers

E

F

Commercial Vehicles & Roadside Accessories

Create the ultimate HO scale roadside landscape and commercial highway traffic with our collection of incredibly detailed billboard trucks, gas pump islands, and more!

A: 1954 Ford Stakebed Truck & Oil Drums (Union 76) B: 1954 Ford Stakebed Truck & Produce Crates C: 1960 Ford Tank Truck with Sign & Gas Pump Island (Gulf Oil) D: 1960 Ford Tank Truck with Sign & Gas Pump Island (Texaco) E: 1954 Ford Bottle Truck (Coca-Cola) F: 1950’s International Harvester Metro Van (Hostess)

GMC 6x6 Tankers

A

HO SCALE

#405822 #405821 #405824 #405823 #405825 #405826

21.95 21.95 $ 27.95 $ 27.95 $ 29.95 $ 29.95 $ $

C

D HO SCALE

A

Complete with original factory paint schemes, these B AeroVan trailers are great for steam- and diesel-era HO SCALE layouts! Each HO scale die cast C model features chrome-plated wheels, padprinted graphics, and real rubber tires. 4½" long.

D $

21.95 each

A: Santa Fe #405831 B: Overland Freight #405832 C: Old German Beer #405833

D: Coca-Cola #405834

A

B B HO SCALE

A: Texaco #405835

B: Gulf Oil #405836 Complete with an authentic 1940s design, these HO scale versions of the GMC 6x6 tanker – also known as “Jimmy” – create a realistic post-WWII look! Each die cast model offers a vintage scheme with $ see-through windows, and free-rolling wheels. 3" long.

12.95 each

These IH R-190 IH R-190 tractors with Tractor with flatbed trailers 32’ Flatbed Trailer Set give any HO scale layout a retro commercial trucking appearance! Each die cast model includes $ free-rolling wheels, and glazed windows. 4½" long.

32.95 each

A: Elkins Logging Co. #405837

B: Brier & Smith Building #405838

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New & Noteworthy Limited Quantities!

1971 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup

#405765

The One Percenter

The World of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs from Abyss Ghosts to Zombies Elite

Make this limited edition 1/18 scale, die cast model of a retrostyle 1971 Chevy C-10 pickup a showcase centerpiece of your vintage truck collection! Complete with a lowered suspension, it also features custom wheels and tires, a Hurst floor shifter, a realistic air intake and big-block 454 engine, as well as a fulllength exhaust with mufflers. 9" long.

Hayes. Explore the dark world of elite biker clubs, in this title that draws back the curtain to reveal answers to those mysterious questions we’ve all wondered about one-percenter motorcycle gangs. Reflecting exhaustive research, it exposes details on founding chapters and their dates as well as the number of clubs and their exclusive members. 256 pages, B&W and color illustrations, 8½"x 10", softcover. #405770 $24.95

149.95

$

1/18 SCALE

1977 Ford Cruising Van Kit

Far out! Travel back to the ‘70s with an authentic, 1/25 scale replica of the groovy Ford street van. This plastic kit features two sets of factory stripe options, pad-printed Firestone tires, realistic wheel covers, an opening hood, collectible retro packaging, and more!

Assembly required. Skill level 2. 9" long. #405766 $29.95

Decade of Highway Death

A shocking collection of traffic safety films, Decade of Highway Death was a result of the Highway Safety Foundation enlisting the movie industry to scare people into driving safely. Each dramatic reenactment ends in horrific car crashes and their mangled victims. Maybe, you’ll think twice before getting into a car after watching these five vintage shorts! B&W, 1 hr. 36 min. #405767 $12.95 1/18 SCALE

1953 Cadillac Eldorado

A full-size luxury car manufactured for over ten generations, the original 1953 Cadillac Eldorado convertible was the most expensive model during the late 1950s. Complete with vintage badging, this 1/18 scale, die cast replica features an opening hood (exposing a detailed engine), doors and trunk, along with its distinct tail fins, whitewall tires, gleaming chrome parts, and more. 12¼" long. #405769 $89.95

1931 Peerless Master 8 Sedan

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Ideal wall art for American chopper enthusiasts, this vintage-style metal sign proves you’re devoted to “fast and reliable” bikes!

Made in the USA, it is constructed of sturdy aluminum and includes mounting holes. 18"x 12". #405771 $24.95

1971 Plymouth Duster 340 Kit

A sporty two-door coupe version of Chrysler’s Primus Valiant, the 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 gained popularity from its high-performing 5.6-liter V8 engine. Ideal for American muscle car fans, this 1/25 scale plastic kit features a multi-piece hood with scoop, a rear spoiler, a separate suspension, drive shaft and train, an accurate interior, instructions, and more. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 7" long. #405773 $29.95

1970 Chevelle Stamp Metal Sign

From the U.S. Postal Service collection, this stamp-shaped metal sign celebrates an iconic muscle car – the 1970 Chevy Chevelle! Handmade from heavy-duty steel, it includes a long-lasting finish and mounting holes for easy hanging. 18"x 12".

#405772

29.95

$

1/18 SCALE

Unable to survive the Great Depression, the 1931 model was one of Peerless Motor Cars last productions. Housing an intricate Continental Straight 8 engine under its hood, this 1/18 scale, die cast replica of a Master 8 Sedan reflects a detailed interior behind opening “suicide” doors, dual spare tires, and steerable front wheels. 11" long.

#405768

American Motorcycle Metal Sign

89.95

$

1969 Ford F-100 Pickup

1/18 SCALE

Relive the golden days of American pickup trucks with this 1/24 scale, die cast model of a classic 1969 Ford F-100!

Finished in shiny black paint, it features realistically treaded rubber tires, authentic vintage badging, steerable wheels, an accurate and incredibly detailed interior, engine compartment and bed, along with an opening hood and doors. 8" long. #405774 $21.95

Lost Car Company Books / 1920s Crosley and Crosley Motors

Hudson Automobiles

An Illustrated History of America's First Compact Car and the Company that Built It

An Illustrated History

Banks. Lavishly illustrated, this book examines the history of America’s first compact car, the Crosley, from its humble beginning as a mere sketch on the back of a napkin in 1937 to its life beyond production and its cult status in the 21st century. You’ll also learn of Crosley Motors’ other automotive innovations, including disc brakes, the first Sport Utility Vehicle, a do-it all farm vehicle, and much more! 128 pages, 170 B&W and color photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover. #R10689 $39.95

Auburn Automobiles 1900-1936 Photo Archive

Bill. Trace the evolution of Auburn Automobiles, from its founding in 1900 to its steady rise as a maker of conservative automobiles, its 1924 takeover by E.L. Cord and subsequent “dolling-up,” and the high-performance vehicles of the 1930s. You’ll marvel at quality, archival photographs and informative captions that show the brief, but exciting, life of Auburn. 128 pages, B&W photos, 8½"x 10¼", softcover. #R10597 $36.95

Packard Motor Cars 1946-1958 Photo Archive

Patrick. Filled with rare archival images depicting Packard's final years, this volume features Packard's 20-26 series, 5400-5600 series, and final S7L and S8L series cars with factory and custom bodies. 128 pages, 120 B&W photos, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. #R10677 $36.95

Foster. While hundreds of auto manufacturers competed with a bewildering number of models, the Hudson Motor Company rose above the fray to establish itself as one of America’s greatest automobile companies. Filled with rare archival photos and vintage advertisements, this book examines Hudson and its famous cars – such as the legendary Super Six and Hornet racers – from the late 1900s-1950s. 128 pages, 139 B&W and 52 color photos and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover. #R10348 $34.95

Miller-Meteor

The Complete Illustrated History

McPherson. Filled with hundreds of never-beforepublished photographs, this volume examines funeral cars, ambulances and other professional vehicles produced by Miller-Meteor and its predecessors, from the 1910s through the 1970s. You'll view unique carriages and coaches, learn about each company's history, and much more. 334 pages, 800+ B&W photos and illustrations and 53 color photos, 8¾"x 11¼", hardcover. #R10346 $79.95

Kaiser-Frazer

1947-1955 Photo Archive

Foster. This nostalgic photo-history of one of the great collaborations in American motoring, pitting two engineers against America’s Big Three automakers, contains a collection of rare factory photos and archival materials. You’ll view the K-F hardtops, sedans, convertibles – including an impressive fiberglass sports car! – a line of lowpriced compact cars, and much more. 128 pages, 121 B&W photos and illustrations, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. #R10688 $36.95

1/24 SCALE

1920s Ford Model T Collection

Ford’s Model T automobile line offered a wide range of body styles that served in countless professional and government roles. Their collection included wagons, convertibles, and sedans that accommodated a huge market of customers ready to purchase their first vehicle. Our 1/24 scale, die cast replicas express great detail, featuring hoods that lift to reveal a detailed engine, well-equipped $ interiors, opening doors, gold accents, and real-moving rubber tires.

27.95 each

A: 1925 Touring − 8" long. #404521

B: 1926 Runabout Convertible − 6" long. #404523

1923 Ford Model TT Pickup

1/32 SCALE

Make this 1923 Ford Model TT pickup an outstanding piece in your classic car collection with its antique look from the 1920s. This 1/32 scale, die cast model features adjustable front wheels, an opening hood, tailgate, and doors, and a display plaque. 5¾" long. #405194 $24.95

Vehicles

A

B

1920 Delivery Van

1928 Chevy Imperial Lanau

1/32 SCALE During the 1920s, deliveries still needed to be made in a timely manner and this 1/32 scale, die cast van worked for Texaco. It features an opening hood, free-rolling tires, a detailed interior, and a display base.

6" long. #405095 $24.95

An excellent 1/32 SCALE addition to your classic vehicles collection, this 1/32 scale, die cast model of a 1928 Chevrolet Imperial Lanau 4-door sedan features a finely cast body, a detailed interior, opening doors and a hood, glazed headlamps, simulated chrome parts, free-rolling wheels with realistically treaded tires, authentic badging, and more. 4" long. #K695008 $19.95

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Vehicles

1930s

1934 Duesenberg II SJ-Silver

1930s-1960s General Motors Film Collection

Finished in gleaming silver, this 1/18 scale 1/18 SCALE replica of a 1934 Duesenberg II SJ – made with die cast metal and few plastic parts – exudes authentic detail, along with shiny chrome-plated accents. It also features steerable wheels with realistic rubber tires, opening doors and hood (revealing a detailed engine), and a well-appointed interior.

10" long. #405775 $89.95

Weekend At The Castle

SAVE

50%

Many of the era's most famous stars would drive their luxury automobiles to the castle to visit for the Signed by Stan Stokes! weekend, like the 1930 Model J Duesenberg shown in this print.

21"x 14. #K125029 Reg: $150 $

74.95

1934 Ford Coupe Convertible

Showcasing pre-WWII body style, this 1/24 scale, die cast replica of a 1934 Ford Coupe convertible – completed 1/24 SCALE in glistening black paint – offers opening doors, trunk and hood with a detailed engine compartment, black rubber tires, authentic badging, and a realistic interior and exterior. 8" long. #405776 $24.95

1939 Ford DeLuxe Coupe

Complete with vintage Ford badging, this 1/18 scale, die cast model of a 1939 DeLuxe Coupe features a fully outfitted interior with a dashboard, a working steering wheel, and glazed windows, a hood that opens to reveal a realistic V8 engine, glazed headlight 1/18 SCALE lenses and plenty of simulated chrome, opening doors and trunk, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and a removable display base. 10" long. #R88162 $39.95

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Filled with rare archival footage, this DVD includes six films exploring the history of the General Motors from the 1930s to ‘60s. You’ll experience a day in the life of 1937 Chevrolet workers in From Dawn to Sunset, celebrate GM’s contributions during World War II in General Motors News Parade and the production of its 50-millionth automobile in USA, and view the advanced futuristic technology Achievement USA GM envisioned in Design for Dreaming, A Touch of Magic, and To New Horizons.

B&W and color, 1 hr. 35 min. #RV3186 $14.95

1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K

The Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster, of which only 29 were built, epitomized 1930s German automobile 1/18 SCALE engineering. A replica of one of those 500Ks often seen in Nazi newsreel footage (Adolf Hitler owned a black one), this 1/18 scale, metal and plastic model features a fully outfitted interior with gauges, simulated leather seats, and a windshield; opening hood, door, and rumble seat parts; a 6-cylinder engine; simulated lights, spare tires, and other fine detail parts; and free-rolling wire wheels – including steerable front wheels – with whitewall tires. 11½" long.

#M900812

49.95

$

1939 Chevrolet Coupe

Featuring the signature 1930s style, the Chevys of the era – including sedans, coupes, and trucks – remain popular vehicles among collectors.

A replica of a 1939 two-door coupe, this 1/24 scale, die cast model features a two1/24 SCALE piece windshield, an opening hood, opening doors, and realistically treaded tires. 8" long. #400485 $24.95

1939 Chevrolet Panel Truck – Norman Rockwell Edition

Based on the Ridgewood Dental Clinic illustration by famed artist Norman Rockwell, this 1/24 scale, die cast model of a 1939 Chevy panel truck pays tribute LIMITED EDITION 1/24 SCALE his iconic artwork as a limited edition collectible! It features an officially licensed logo and scheme, as well as realistic rubber tires, chrome-plated accents, and a detailed interior.

5¼" long. #405777 $34.95

Saturday Evening Post Jigsaw Puzzle

The Saturday Evening Post’s most famous and prolific illustrator Norman Rockwell is regarded by many as the greatest artist in American history! Complete with a collage of his popular work, this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle reflects Rockwell’s use of color and detail.

26¾"x 19¼". $

#405778

15.95

1940s

SAVE 50%

Vintage Vixens Figures

Give your vintage cars a few admirers! This set includes four 1/18 scale, resin figures ready to pose with your favorite autos! Standing figures are 4" tall.

1/18 SCALE

#K660003 Reg: $29.95

14.95

$

Vehicles

1940s Classic American Vehicles

Demonstrating the economic difference between during and postWWII, each 1/24 scale, die cast model – including a luxurious 1949 Ford Coupe in a rich burgundy – features a detailed interior, opening doors, trunk and hood (revealing a realistic engine), and rubber tires.

1/24 SCALE

24.95 each

$

NEW! 1949 Ford Coupe (Burgundy) 8½"long. #405779

1948 Tucker Torpedo

1/24 SCALE

1941 Plymouth Pickup Truck #92777 (Red) – 8" long.

1/18 SCALE

Featuring its distinctive “suicide” doors and directional third headlight – or “Cyclops Eye” – this 1/18 scale, die cast model of a rear-engine Tucker Torpedo also offers a fully equipped interior with an instrument panel and controls, a hood that lifts to expose removable luggage and a spare tire, prototypical fenders, an opening trunk (revealing a detailed flat-V6 engine), authentic badging, and more. It includes a removable display base. 10" long. #K680080 $59.95

1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible

This amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, die cast 1/18 SCALE model of a 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible - the brand's flagship model from 1946 to 1957 - features a fully outfitted interior with a working steering wheel and glazed windows, as well as a hood that opens to reveal an intricate engine, an opening trunk and doors, iconic VentiPorts behind the front fenders, and a removable display base. 11¾" long. #R77316 $39.95

1948 Ford Woody

This 1/18 scale, die cast model features real wood paneling, a hood that opens, a fully-equipped interior with opening front doors, real-working steering, a top-mounted surfboard, treaded whitewall tires, 1/18 SCALE “groovy” stickers on the rear windows, and authentic Ford badging. You even get a commemorative medallion! 11" long. #R98619 $109

SAVE

George’s

50%

Stan Stokes.

A man leans against the trunk of his Tucker 48, enjoying the crashing waves LIMITED EDITION as his dog patiently waits to return to the comfort of the “Torpedo.”

Another road-weary family piles out of their woody to relish the refreshments offered at George’s seaside restaurant. This print is signed and numbered by the artist! $ 21"x 14". #K125034 Reg: $150

1948 Chevy Aerosedan Fleetline

A stunning replica of the 1948 Chevy Aerosedan Fleetline, this 1/24 scale, die cast model features a two-piece 1/24 SCALE windshield, an opening hood revealing a detailed engine, opening doors, a well-equipped interior, realworking steering, and plenty of simulated chrome. 8" long. #400475 $24.95

74.95

Surfboard Pin-Up Metal Signs

A

B Made in the USA.

With their alluring looks, these pin-ups were too tempting to escape the bite of a ravenous shark! Complete with a unique surfboard cutout design, each heavygauge metal sign features an eye-catching image. Includes mounting $ holes. 6"x 24".

27.95 each

A: #405099

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B: #405100

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1950s “American Cars of the 1950s” Jigsaw Puzzle

Chevy Bel Air Wood Sign

Perfect for display in your garage or man-cave, this antiqued wood sign – which features a fade-resistant image of a Chevy Bel Air – is stylishly distressed and made of resilient natural lumber. 15"x 26". $

Eighteen colorful cars from the 1950s are featured on this collage-style jigsaw puzzle, including Chevys, Fords, Cadillacs, and more! 1,000 pieces.

26¾"x 19¼".

#400850

19.95

"57 Chevy Classic Original" T-Shirt

Most recently 1/18 SCALE featured in the 1983 best-selling novel by Stephen King called Christine, the 1958 Plymouth Fury has not only become a big part of popular culture, but is a favorite for most classic car collectors! This 1/18 scale, die cast replica features steerable rubber tires, an opening hood and trunk, working doors, and engine compartment. 10" long. #404515 $54.95 1/24 SCALE

Take home the ultimate American 1950s convertible with this highly collectible 1/24 scale version of a 1958 Chevy Impala!

Complete with a Robin’s Egg blue paint scheme and contrasting interior, this die cast model features opening doors, trunk and hood (revealing a detailed engine compartment), an accurate interior and exterior, and rubber tires. 8" long. #405782 $24.95

1958 Chevy Corvette Convertible

This 1/18 scale, die cast replica of a 1958 Chevy Corvette Convertible expresses the epitome of a fast dream car with its familiar body design and signature headlights! Finished in an eye-catching blue, it features steerable front wheels, a detailed interior and engine, and opening doors.

9¾" long. #405783 $49.95

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59.95

$

1958 Plymouth Fury Model

1958 Chevy Impala

#400636

1/18 SCALE

This pre-shrunk 100% cotton, gray t-shirt features an iconic "Classic Original" Chevy Bel Air Back coupe screen-printed on the back, and the front, $ "Bel Air - 57". #K105054 M, L, XL: 19.95

1950 Chevrolet Bel Air

2XL: $21.95 1/18 SCALE

This 1/18 scale, die cast model features a well-equipped interior with glazed windows, a hood that lifts to reveal a six-cylinder engine, an #K680084 opening trunk and $ 49.95 doors, an intricate chassis, simulated chrome, reversed-rim wheels with moon caps, and authentic badging. 10½" long.

1950 Chevy Bel Air

1/24 SCALE

Finished in classic mint green, this 1/24 scale, die cast model of a 1950 Chevy Bel Air offers authentic vintage style and luxury! It includes a detailed interior, exterior and engine compartment, as well as opening doors, hood and trunk, realistic rubber tires, and more. 8" long. #405844 $24.95

1957 Chevy Bel Air

An ideal collectible for classic Chevy fans, 1/24 SCALE this 1/24 scale, die cast model of a 1957 Bel Air hardtop showcases all the nostalgic characteristics in a sleek emerald green scheme! Complete with iconic tailfins, it features opening doors, hood and trunk, steerable and free-rolling wheels, shiny chrome-plated parts, and whitewall tires.

8¼" long. #405781 $24.95

1950s-1970s 1955 Willys Jeep Station Wagon

The All-American Muscle Car

Draped in an eye-catching blue and white paint scheme, this 1/18 scale model is a reproduction of a 1955 Willys Jeep Station Wagon – based on the prolific World War II support vehicle. 10" long.

#402693

The Birth, Death and Resurrection of Detroit's Greatest Performance Cars

69.95

$

1/18 SCALE

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Convertible

1/18 SCALE

The company’s most expensive and exclusive automobiles, the 300 S – produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1951 and 1958 – and its successor, the 300 Sc, were the pinnacle of the Mercedes line of their era. This 1/18 scale, die cast model features an opening hood and doors, steerable front wheels, four-wheel suspension, and a detailed chassis. 8" long.

Wangers, Comer, Leffingwell, & Oldham.

A tribute to the 50-year history of American muscle, this pictorial history – with a combination of stunning modern and archival photographs – examines Detroit’s performance cars. You’ll learn about the early years of muscle; the cultural trends that made muscle cars wildly popular; the pop culture surrounding muscle cars in music, film, and television; and racing – both legal and illegal. 192 pages, 200 color and 32 B&W photos, 9¾"x 11¼", hardcover. #R10734 $24.95

Collecting Muscle Car Model Kits

SAVE

Boyd. Model kits were a huge hit back in the 1960s with children building everything from airplanes to space ships! The most popular choice was muscle cars and they still are today among adults who remember their dream automobiles. This book takes you through an entire era featuring original kits, as well as older and new reproductions. 176 pages, 8½"x 11", softcover. #404924 $29.95

30%

48.95

#404720 Reg: $69.95 $

Game Shows of the 50s

Watch groundbreaking game shows on this DVD, featuring two episodes of each wacky production from the 1950s! First in “Beat The Clock,” couples compete by doing crazy physical stunts with host Bud Collyer. Next up, “I’ve Got a Secret” stars celebrity panelists who must uncover secrets of their mystery guests.

B&W, 1 hr. 57 min. #405784 $12.95

Automotive Kits

Striking showcase centerpieces and easy to assemble, these automotive kits would add style and power to any collection! Each 1/25 scale plastic kit features a well-equipped interior, soft treaded tires, and colorful decals.

Assembly required.

1964 Chevy Impala “Super Shaker”

Lost TV Comedy of the 50s

Comes with both street and hot rod tires, a blown 409 engine, and stock engine components.

7" long. #402754 $26.95

A collection of four great comedy shows, this DVD brings you the most hilarious episodes retrieved from long lost archives for the first time since their original broadcast! Included are: Meet the O’Briens, The Joe E. Brown Show, Let’s Join Joanie, and Operation E.S.P. B&W, 1 hr. 52 min.

#405785

12.95

1/25 SCALE

$

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Postage Stamp Metal Signs

Exclusive designs from the U.S. Postal Service Signs collection, each metal sign – featuring a unique stamp cutout shape – presents an iconic American muscle car with incredible detail and vibrant color! Constructed of heavy-gauge steel, they include mounting holes for easy hanging. $ 18"x 12".

29.95 each

A: NEW! 1966 Pontiac GTO #405786 B

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B: NEW! 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda #405787

1/25 SCALE

1968 Chevy Camaro Z/28 Comes with stock or custom hood options, multiple motor intake options, rally or custom mag wheels, and a custom side pipe exhaust option. 7¼" long.

#402755

25.95

$

2 in 1 Kit!

Classic Muscle Cars Hawaiian Shirt

Made in Hawaii of 100% cotton, this navy shirt features a Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang and Pontiac GTO – all parked in front of classic American diners. Cool, comfortable, and generously cut, the shirt includes a matching pocket and M, L, XL: $39.95 genuine coconut 2XL: $44.95 shell buttons. #R41073

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Muscle Cars

CLASSIC AMERICAN SPORTS CARS

$

Celebrate the heritage of American-built cars from the 1960s through early ‘70s, showcased in our premium collection with legendary Chevy, Ford, and Dodge models! Finished in glossy paint colors, each 1/18 scale, die cast replica offers opening doors, trunk and hood (revealing a revved-up engine!), B an accurate interior, tons of shiny chrome accents, real-working steering, real rubber tires, and more.

A: 1967 Mustang GTA Fastback (Black) – 10" long. #400958 B: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Convertible (Turquoise) 8½" long. #R94870 C: NEW! 1969 Dodge Charger (Black) – 11" long. #105018 D: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS Coupe (Red) – 10½" long. #400957 E: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Coupe (Blue) – 10½" long. #R56053

1/18 SCALE

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Limited Edition Muscle Cars

LIMITED EDITION

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Must-have showpieces for vintage muscle car enthusiasts, our quality selection of 1/18 scale, die cast models – limited edition reproductions with signature paint schemes – reflect well-appointed interiors with intricate dashboards, a hood that opens to reveal a big-block engine, realistically treaded rubber tires, gleaming chrome parts, and a detailed underbody. 10" long.

A: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (Black Jade) #405788 B: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator (Competition Yellow) #405789

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C: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Yenko Stinger (Man-O-War Red) D: 1970 Buick Grand Sport Hardtop (Seamist Green)

Each

#405790 #405791

Metal Signs

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Gas Station Metal Signs

Made in the USA.

Our premium selection of signs resembles nostalgic automobile parts and gasoline promotional materials, complete with purposely aged metal and paint to create a vintage look! Constructed of durable aluminum, each one includes mounting holes for easy hanging.

D A

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A: NEW! Fisk Tires 12"x 18". #405796 $24.95 B: NEW! Brake Dokter 14" diameter. #405797 $29.95 C: NEW! Sinclair Gasoline 12"x 18". #405798 $24.95 D: Esso Motor Oil Tiger 11" long. #401524 $24.95 E: NEW! Conoco Gasoline 14" diameter. #405799 $29.95 F: NEW! Dixie Gas – 14" diameter. #405800 G: NEW! Black Diamond – 12"x 18". #405801

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Classic Car & Pin-Up Metal Signs

Equal parts sexy and dangerous, these vintage-style metal signs display your two favorite things: classic cars and, of course, a beautiful partner-inE crime! Made from 24-gauge steel, each one features a long-lasting finish $ and mounting holes for easy hanging.

29.95 each

A: Daydreams – 18"x 12". #405193 B: Hot Rod Beauty – 18"x 12". #R65163 C: Eye Candy – 18"x 12". #R66337

D: License to Kill – 12"x 18". #R66336 E: NEW! Moonlight Serenade – 18"x 12". #405792 F: NEW! Hot Rod – 18"x 12". #405793

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G: NEW! Man’s Ruin – 18"x 12".

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#405794

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From the coolest hot rods to revved up muscle cars, our 1/25 scale plastic kits are not only easy-to-assemble and super authentic, but they also bring back fun memories! Each one features an opening hood (revealing a realistic engine), padprinted tires, collectible full-color packaging, illustrated instructions, and more. Assembly required.

1/25 SCALE

A: NEW! 1940 Ford Coupe – Complete with several building

options, it includes two engines, a fuel tank, blower and headers, 5-spoke mag wheels, and “nerf”-style bumpers. 7¼" long. #405707 $29.95

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B: NEW! 1948 Ford “Greased Lightning” – Features authen-

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tic lightning bolt decals, a well-appointed interior, pad-printed whitewall tires, and more! 7¼" long. #405708 $29.95

C: NEW! 1951 Chevy Convertible – Comes with stock or

custom build options, as well as molded-in white parts, an authentic engine, chassis, and interior, and baby moon wheels. 7¾" long. #405709 $27.95

D: 1957 Chrysler 300 – Includes a realistic V8 engine, a

Torque Flite transmission, a separate frame and floorboard, "ground up" interior assembly, an opening hood, and tires with whitewall inserts. 8¾" long. #405127 $29.95

E: 1958 Edsel Pacer – This kit features a detailed V8 engine, multi-piece chassis with separate “ground-up” floor pan and interior assembly, and whitewall tires. 8½" long.

E F

#404919 27.95 F: NEW! 1964 Chevy Impala – Complete with a lowering kit $

option, it also includes an opening trunk, a separate frame, a detailed interior and engine, soft black tires, and more. 7½" long. #405710 $29.95

G: NEW! 1966 Ford Fairlane GT – Includes a detailed engine, separate frame and floorboard, “ground-up” interior assembly, pad-printed tires, and an opening hood. 7¾" long. #405711

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29.95

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H: 1967 Pontiac GTO – This kit features Magnum 500

5-spoke wheels with black vinyl tires, a separate rear suspension and exhaust system detail, bucket seats (optional racing style), floor shifter with console, and optional headers. 8" long. #405129 $19.95

I: NEW! 1967 Plymouth GTX – Comes with a realistic Hemi engine with opening hood, chrome-plated parts, authentic decals, free-rolling wheels, a detailed interior and exterior, and more! 8" long. #405712 $29.95 J: NEW! 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS – Features its signature

stretched body frame with wide slicks, chrome-plated parts, molded-in white, and an authentic interior and exterior. 8" long. #405713 $29.95

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Model Display Case

Enamel Finishing Set

This complete set includes everything you need to finish your new kits! It features a hobby knife, a one-fluid-ounce bottle of clear parts cement and window maker, a bottle of modeling cement, three gluing tips, five sanding films, eleven ¼-fluid-ounce bottles of flat enamel paint, a bottle of paint thinner for cleanup, three paintbrushes, and a paint tray. #83807 $29.95

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Plastic Kit Cement #6023 $2.95

Our durable twopiece display case is designed to fit 1/25 scale models for convenient storing or showing! The cover Car model not included is made of a high-quality, clear Polystryene with a textured black base that is interlocking to allow additional cases to be stacked. 9¾"x 4¼". #404501 $13.95

Automotive Figures

Pair a resin figure – from bikini-clad babes and K9 police officers to surfer dudes and car mechanics – with a wide variety of vehicle models for a creative way to showcase your automobile collection! 1/18 scale figures measure 4" tall, while 1/24 scale figures are 3" tall.

Bikini Girls A: June

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Diorama Figures Surfers

1/18 SCALE 1/24 SCALE

1/18 Scale: $11.95 1/24 Scale: $9.95

1/18 SCALE 1/24 SCALE

I: Casey

1/18 Scale: $12.95 1/24 Scale: $9.95

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1/18 Scale #403392 1/24 Scale #403407

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J: Paris

1/18 Scale #403393 1/24 Scale #403408

1/18 Scale #405724 1/24 Scale #405725

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K: Jay

1/18 Scale #403395 1/24 Scale #403410

B: February

1/18 Scale #405716 1/24 Scale #405717

L: Greg

1/18 Scale #403394 1/24 Scale #403409

C: January

1/18 Scale #405714 1/24 Scale #405715

D: March

1/18 Scale #405718 1/24 Scale #405719

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Mechanics 1/18 Scale: $11.95 1/24 Scale: $9.95

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1/18 Scale #405720 1/24 Scale #405721 1/18 Scale #405722 1/24 Scale #405723

K9 Officers

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19.95

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U.S. Army Jeeps

These 1/18 scale, die cast metal and plastic models replicate Jeeps driven by the U.S. Army in World War II. Complete with an overall military green or weathered desert camo scheme, each one features a folddown windshield, accessories, a wellA equipped interior, and treaded tires. 8" long.

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1/18 SCALE 1/24 SCALE

M: Manager Tim 1/18 Scale #403396 1/24 Scale #403411 N: John 1/18 Scale #403397 1/24 Scale #403412 M O: Larry 1/18 Scale #403398 1/24 Scale #403413 P: Tony 1/18 Scale #403399 1/24 Scale #403414

F: May

G: K9 Police Unit I 1/18 Scale #405726 1/24 Scale #405727 H: K9 Police Unit II 1/18 Scale #405728 1/24 Scale #405729

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C: Desert Camouflage (Weathered) #402162

Don’t forget to outfit your new Jeep with a U.S. Army soldier, available in seated or standing configurations!

2½"- 4" tall.

9.45 each

Reg: $11.95 $

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A: Standing with Rifle B: Standing Pointing Rifle C: Seated/Riding D: Seated/Driving E: MP I #402388 G: MP III F: MP II #402389 H: MP IV

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Trucks

Classic Pickup Trucks

Complete with authenA B C tic vintage badging, these 1/24 SCALE 1/24 scale, die cast models of Ford and Chevrolet pickup trucks – ranging from 1937 through post-WWII 1950s A: 1937 Ford (Green) #405743 – feature a detailed interior, free-rolling wheels with treaded tires, $ and plenty of shiny chrome-plated parts. 7½"- 8¼" long.

21.95 each B: 1940 Ford (Black) #405744

Tractor and Trailor Kits

Peterbilt Trucks at Work

Adams. Filled with rare archival images, these heavily illustrated books examine Peterbilt trucks from 1939 through the late ‘70s. Initially made for local businesses along the West Coast, these tough and rugged haulers grew to become a nationwide company! 128 pages, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. at work across America at the height of their popularity, meet the owners who operated them, and more. 80 B&W and 50 color photos. #R10618 $32.95

ers at work, from the company’s formation in 1939 through the golden era of trucking. 122 B&W photos.

#R05367

34.95

$

Peterbilt 379 Truck

Our 1/32 scale, die cast model of the Peterbilt 379 truck is one-of-akind with its blackout style!

1/32 SCALE POW and MIA decals along the side and front give this long hauler significant details. It also includes functional doors, moving wheels, and various other movable parts. 11" long. #404616 $21.95

molded-in white, black, and clear parts, along with a realistic chassis, and interior, and 10 authentic vinyl tires. 10¼" long.

B

#405747 $44.95 B: White Freightliner 2-in-1 SC/DD Cabover – Can be built with

a single drive/day cab, or dual drive/ C sleeper cab configuration!

250 pieces. #404491 $44.95

C: Kenworth Conventional W925

Tooled to the original specifications of the W925 vintage model, it also has an air ride driver’s seat inside the authentic interior. 300 pieces.

#404492

39.95

$

Tractor & Moving Van Kits

D: Wilson Livestock

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Tractor not included.

Features opening rear doors with slide-up center section, and shiny chrome-plated wheels. Skill level 3.

19¼" long. #405124 $34.95 Tractor not included.

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1/25 SCALE

A: Mack DM600 – Comes with

1939-1979 – Examines Peterbilt heavy haul-

Tractors: 22.95 each A: 1939 Ford Tractor #405751 B: 1950-53 GMC #405749 1947-55 Fruehauf $ Moving Vans: 24.95 each C: Bekins #405752 D: Allied #405753

C: 1955 Chevy (Black) #405745 D: 1956 Ford (Blue) #405746

Create your own Big Rig and/or A trailer to pull behind it with our incredibly detailed 1/25 scale plastic kits, including the most popular names in the industry! Each one features chrome-plated parts, authentic logo decals, realistic tires, instructions, collectible packaging, and more. Assembly required.

Skill level 3.

1960s – You’ll view the famous heavy haulers

$

D

HO SCALE

Add a realistic and colorful HO scale tractor or moving van kit to your layout for a unique look! Made of resin, each one features a onepiece body, black rubber tires, and period-accurate detail. Assembly required. Skill level 2.

E: Peerless Logging – Complete with girder and log payload options, it also includes a cab guard, vinyl E tubing for air lines, realistic logs, folding stakes, a 13¼" long beam, and more. 100+ pieces.

Skill level 2. #405357 $29.95 F: Gravel Trailer – Includes multiple configurations as trailer or dump box, molded-in white, customizable decals, and more!

Skill level 3. 12" long. #405748

39.95

$

F Tractor not included.

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Construction “Caution Machine Has No Brain...” Metal Sign

Caterpillar

Modern Earthmoving Marvels

This aluminum sign, measuring 18"x 12" and including mounting Made in holes, reminds you to use the USA. your brain in an area with heavy machinery!

#402444

Heavy Equipment Kits

Raczon. This illustrated guide tracks the meteoric rise of Caterpillar – designing heavy machinery for nearly a century – by giving special attention to the modern models that continue to set the industry bar. See Caterpillar’s most advanced excavators, backhoe loaders, motor-graders, off-highway trucks, and more! 224 pages, illustrated, 10"x 11¼", hardcover.

21.95

$

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HO SCALE

#401555

Caterpillar Equipment

Replicas of heavy equipment from the 1940s, these HO scale, B cast metal kits feature a detailed operator’s station, realistic tracks and tires, and more.

Assembly required.

A: Motor Grader – 3¼" long.

C A C

HO SCALE

#R85089 $16.95 B: Caterpillar D7 Bulldozer 1¾" long.

#R85086 $16.95 C: Caterpillar Track-Type Loader – 1¾" long. #R85087 $16.95

44.95

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D: Insley Model K Backhoe 3¼" long. #R85088

24.95

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Images of America

Our quality HO scale Caterpillar equipment creates a real-looking construction work zone in your diorama. Made of die cast metal and plastic, each model features a detailed cab interior, front wheel steering, rubber tires with realistic treads, authentic CAT logos, and more. 4"- 4½" long. $41.95 each

A: 450E Backhoe Loader #R04785 B: D9T Track-Type Tractor #R95168

Building Monuments

Experience the construction of monumental landmarks found across the U.S. in this exclusive collection from Images of America. Each title follows the creation through completion of these life- and land-changing destinations. 128 pages, 200+ B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover. $

C: 772 Dump Truck #R86953 D: 12M3 Motor Grader #404502

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21.95 each

The Lehigh Valley Cement Industry – Front,

Christopher & Fox. This photo-history examines the quarries, cement mills, support companies and people that grew the industry and the legacy that lives on today. #R03715

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NEW! Shasta Lake: Boomtowns and the Shasta Dam – Rocca. Including images from the U.S. Bureau

of Reclamation and the Shasta Lake Historical Society, this edition contains two towns that no longer exist, as well as the few surviving communities. #405756 NEW! The Oroville Dam – Matthews. During the early 1960s, construction workers and their families migrated to Oroville, California to assist with the largest earth-fill dam in the world – a project so massive it came with a fatal price. #405757 NEW! Washington National Cathwedral – Bittner.

A gothic great church built between 1907 and 1990, this title – broken down into each decade – covers the process of constructing the church from beginning to end.

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#405758

Featuring modernized CAT markings and authentic yellow schemes, these O scale-compatible (1/50) models replicate popular equipment used at many worksites today! Each one features a detailed cab interior (including operator figure), realistic treaded tires, movable parts, and articulated steering.

A: NEW! 906M Compact Wheel Loader – 4¼" long. #405755 $69.95 B: D9T Track-Type Tractor – 6½" long. #401299 $139 C: 657G Wheel Tractor Scraper – 13½" long. #R93371 $129

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Motorcycles Honda Motorcycle Kits

Harley Davidson The Complete History

Holmstrom. Celebrating an iconic motorcycle brand in a beautifully illustrated tribute, this title follows Harley Davidson from its earliest models to the latest and greatest! View incredible images of the Knucklehead, Panhead, Sportster, among others, in addition to historic photos. Also includes chapters of famed Harley writers who tell the famous story from firsthand accounts. 240 pages, 10¼"x 12¾", hardcover. #405730 $49.95

Harley Davidson Series 36 Motorcycle 6-Piece Set

1/18 SCALE

Start your own Harley collection with this ultimate set of six 1/18 scale, die cast replicas of their most notable bikes, featuring a 2015 Street 750, 1999 FLHR Road King, 2016 Breakout, 2009 FXDFSE CVO Fat Bob, 2017 Road King Special, and a 2002 FXSTB Night Train! Each one offers real rubber tires, steerable wheels, and measures 5½" long. #405731 $59.95

1/12 SCALE

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B

Harley-Davidson Models

Harley-Davidson is an American motorcycle manufacturer, founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1903.

Each of these striking, 1/12 scale, die cast models comes with a realistic seat and motor, plenty of simulated chrome, real-working front steering, and treaded rubber tires. 8" long.

A: 2014 Sportster Iron 883 #K680070 $19.95 B: 2015 Harley-Davidson Street Glide #403478 $14.95

Franklin’s Indians

1/16 SCALE

A: Super Hawk

This 1/16 scale kit features molded-in white with chrome wheels, fenders, and accessories. 5" long.

#405189

B

24.95

$

1/8 SCALE

B: NEW! 750 Road Racer “Dick Mann” Includes a bubble windscreen, white and black graphics, molded-in pearl orange and black, and a gauge cover. 1/8 scale, 10½" long.

#405732

39.95

$

C

C: NEW! Trail 70 Minibike

Complete with molded-in pearl red, it features a bench-style saddle seat, rear shocks with metal springs, and optional graphics.

1/8 scale, 7½" long.

#405733

1/8 SCALE

27.95

$

D: NEW! Trail 750 Four

Features optional striping and molded-in red, clear, and clear red. 1/8 scale, 10¾" long.

#405734

D

39.95

$

1/8 SCALE

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 system, a shift lever with a foot clutch, prototypical forks, a luggage rack with saddlebags, footboards, freerolling wheels with treaded tires, and an authentic paint scheme with Indian logos on the fuel tank. 6" long.

Sucher, Pickering, Diamond & Havelin.

Raised in Ireland, Charles Franklin established himself as the first big star of racing and was the first to represent Ireland in an international competition.

Later on, he moved to the U.S. and became the Chief Design Engineer for Indian Motorcycles. This title chronicles his life Made in story, as well as describing the history of the USA. Indian bikes. 352 pages, 7½"x 9¾", softcover. #405735 $49.95

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Available in super-cool plastic kits, these Honda motorcycles – one of the most A recognizable classic import bikes – can now be created into collectible models!

Each one features plenty of chrome parts, vinyl tires and tubing (for brake lines), unique color decals, illustrated instructions, vintage-style packaging, and more. Assembly required.

#95822

1/12 SCALE

19.95

$

Indian Motorcycle Pin-Up Metal Sign

Show off your love of Indian Motorcycles with this eyecatching metal sign! Constructed of durable aluminum, it includes mounting holes for easy hanging.

18"x 12". #405736 $29.95

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Boats / Ships Customizing Boat (3-in-1) Kit

1/25 SCALE

Choose between a relaxing trip down river or a thrilling race at high speeds with this 3-in-1 customizing boat 1/25 scale plastic kit, featuring three choices: inboard runabout, customized speedboat, or seagoing dragster! It includes two engine options, a towable trailer (compatible with most 1/25 scale car kits), and rubber tires. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 8" long. #405738 $29.95 1/72 SCALE

Luxury Yacht Kit

Have you always dreamed of owning a multi-million-dollar luxury yacht? Make your biggest wish come true – at a realistic price tag – with this 1/72 scale plastic kit!

Featuring a two-piece hull, wood detail, a well-appointed upper deck interior and stern bar, sun beds, tinted windows, Arneson surface drives, and a display stand.

Assembly required. 117 pieces.

Skill level 3. 17½" long. #405739 $39.95

A

Vintage Wooden Watercraft Metal Signs

Made in the USA.

Featuring beautiful passengers aboard vintage wooden powerboats, these 24-gauge steel signs resemble the look of aged metal and paint. Includes mounting holes. 12"x 18".

A: “Midnight Lace” #R69046

B

29.95 each

$

B: “Vintage Watercraft” #R69047

Chris-Craft Display Model

This wooden display model replicates a classic Chris-Craft runabout speed boat! In addition to its handsome wood style, it features a pair of open-top areas (with detailed seating), rope fixtures, a steering wheel, a rear-side American flag, and a display base. 14" long. #405146 $49.95

USS Olympia Kit

Launched in 1892, the USS Olympia had a long, distinguished career – including time spent as George Dewey’s flagship. Recreate the famous ship with this 1/240 scale plastic kit, featuring molded-in white, a display stand, instructions, decals and more! Assembly required. Skill level 3. #M807277 $ 17¼" long.

34.95

HISTORIC BATTLESHIPS

1/96 SCALE

USS Constitution Kit

A replica of “Old Ironsides,” this 1/96 scale plastic kit features a full hull, intricate stern and bow engravings, plastic sails, cannons, a detailed captain’s quarters, a fully outfitted deck, lifeboats with oars, rigging line and thread, and 20 crewmen. Can be rigged with or without sails. Assembly required.

1,223 pieces. Skill level 3. 32" long.

#M800227

99.95

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USS Constitution Old Ironsides

This DVD includes six films about the USS Constitution. From scrap to full restoration, each program explains in great detail how this historic ship was saved, ferried to New York in 1927, and brought back to life. Hear the epic battle stories and witness exclusive newsreels on "Old Ironsides." You even get a bonus film about other tall ships! B&W, 2 hrs. 14 min.

#MV52643

19.95

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1/700 SCALE

Two of the world’s most legendary battleships are featured in this premium collection of 1/700 scale, die cast models, including a revised color scheme, realistic deck and superstructure, a wooden presentation stand, and a sea-wave $ blister for waterline display.

54.95 each

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A: USS Missouri (BB-63)

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One of the most celebrated ships in U.S. history, it's the official site of Japanese surrender at the end of WWII. 15¼" long. #701955 B: USS Arizona (BB-39) – Built in the 1910s, this battleship was the last of the Pennsylvaniaclass of "Super Dreadnoughts". 10¼" long.

#701961

U.S. Navy Old Battleships

Two Display Bases Included!

This DVD includes six vintage films on American warships, examining life aboard a battleship, the U.S. major warships from Pearl Harbor, and the American shipbuilding industry.

Also, view a U.S. Department of Navy film and bonus Battleship Newsreels! Color and B&W, 1 hr. 30 min. #MV52645 $19.95

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National Parks

Made in the USA.

Route 66: Fill Her Up! Metal Sign

The golden age of pin-ups dates back to America's participation in World War II when women challenged society with their brilliant smiles and daring clothing choices.

These racy yet classy photos adorned servicemen's walls, lockers, and planes, giving them hopeful reminders of why they're fighting. This heavy-gauge steel metal sign is custom-made and includes mounting holes. 12"x 18". #105015 $24.95

Ghost Towns of Route 66

Hinckley. The quintessential boom-and-bust highway of the American West, Route 66 once hosted a thriving array of boomtowns built around oil mines, railroad stops, cattle ranches, resorts, stagecoach stops and gold mines. This lavishly illustrated book explores more than 25 of those forgotten outposts. 160 pages, 140 color and 20 B&W photos, 10¼"x 8¾", hardcover. #R10617 $24.95

Route 66 and America’s National Parks

Called the “Main Street of America,” Route 66 connected the east and west for 60 memorable years. This 10-DVD set, which includes an audio CD with 20 popular American theme songs performed by the Over 12 Hours on 10 DVDs! 101 String Orchestra, explores that incredible road from Chicago to L.A. You’ll see several of America’s most exquisite National Parks, as well as historic landmarks and beautiful scenery along the way. Widescreen, 12 hrs. 22 min. #RV3296 $29.95

Images of America National Parks

Take a picturesque vacation without leaving the comfort of your home with our exclusive Images of America titles, featuring national parks across the United States! From breathtaking views of Glacier and Yosemite State Parks to exotic Hawaiian volcanoes, experience the formation of each destination as well as their popularity today. 128 pages, 200 B&W $ photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

21.95 each

Glacier – Yenne. Covering millions of acres across

the Continental Divide and Hudson Bay Divide, Glacier National Park is an ongoing landscape filled with massive mountains, ancient glaciers, and incredible biodiversity. #405693

Yosemite – Radanovich. Known worldwide as an

amazing natural escape, Yosemite National Park – established in 1863 – has unmatched granite outcroppings and dreamlike waterfalls. #405698

Badlands – Cerney. Learn more on the remarkable

history of the Badlands through this pictorial guide that tells the story of Indians, fossil hunters, and freight haulers, along with how it became a national monument in 1939. #405695

Hawai’i Volcanoes – Foster. Found tucked away in one

of the most remote locations in the world, the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park had a violent creation that left a trail of tropical flowers and endless scientific studies. #405696

“National Parks Badges” Jigsaw Puzzle

Charlie Girard. From Olympic to Acadia National Park, this colorful jigsaw puzzle features badges from coast to coast U.S. attractions. 1,000 pieces.

30"x 24". #K130061 $16.95

Grand Canyon Burrometer Metal Sign

The only sure way to tell the weather at the Grand Canyon? Burro tail, of course! This heavy-gauge steel sign, a tribute to the National Park, includes mounting #402204 $19.95 Made in holes. 12"x 16".

Made in the USA.

the USA.

1947 Teardrop Camper

Bring back fond family camping memories with this retro-style 1/24 scale, die cast camper! Incredibly detailed and accurate, it features realistic rubber tires, an opening side door and rear gate, an authentic exterior, and a wellappointed interior. 5½" long. #405543 $24.95

Shasta 15' Airflyte

An incomparable replica of the classic camper trailer, this Shasta 15' Airflyte can become a sharp addition to your outdoor adventure collection! This 1/24 scale, die cast model features real rubber tires, an opening side door with a detailed interior, and collectible packaging. 7½" long. #405760 $24.95

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National Park Metal Signs

Capture some of America’s most monumental parks with our reproduced metal signs! Purposely aged for a vintage look, each one includes mounting holes for easy hanging.

1/24 SCALE

A: Glacier National Park – 14" diameter. #405697 B: Yosemite National Park – 12"x 16". #405699

19.95 26.95

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Patriotic

USA Stocking Cap

George Washington Bust

An image of Old Glory is embroidered on this knit stocking cap – made of 100% acrylic – which also salutes America with the letters “USA” and its red, white, and blue design. #701751 $19.95

Proudly display our first U.S. President on your mantle or bookshelf for a sophisticated look! Hand painted with a faux bronze finish, this statue bust of George Washington is made of a long-lasting cold cast resin. 9" tall. #105415 $39.95

Made in the USA.

Founding Fathers/ Presidents Portraits $ 2 Bill

Arriving with a certificate of authenticity in a handsome blue folder, this full-color $2 bill – full legal tender – features an obverse image of the seven Founding Fathers/U.S. Presidents that appear on today's U.S. currency notes: George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and Alexander Hamilton. #103585 $16.95

1909-1958 “Pound of Wheaties” Coin Set

A terrific collection for coin enthusiasts of all ages and experience, this onepound set includes roughly 150 coins – each one a Lincoln penny struck from 19091958. No two sets will be alike, so collectors will Great for Collectors enjoy sifting through to find the most exciting of All Ages! coins, including the coveted 1943 steel penny (unique for its World War II heritage) featured in each assortment. 19mm diameter. #102332 $19.95 A

Big Bang® Cast Iron Cannon Safe for Replicas All Ages!

Produces a Bang!

A popular addition to B backyard celebrations since it was introduced in 1907, the American-made Big Bang® cannon is safe and easy to use! Add a little water, some fresh air, some Bangsite® “ammunition,” and a spark, and you’ve got your very own loud bang and flash of light, but with none of the heat or recoil associated with traditional cannons! Made of cast iron, these replicas of heavy cannons modeled after real field weapons feature an automatic charger mechanism for rapid, multiple firing; treaded tires; and more.

Includes Bangsite® and a spark plug for a few “rounds.”

A: 155mm – 25" long. #M902821 $189 B: 60mm – 9" long. #M902827 $99.95 C: Bangsite® Ammunition 100 rounds #M902823 $8.95 D: 5-Piece Spark Plugs Made of flint. #M870266 $5.95

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“Stand for the Flag, Kneel for the Fallen” Long Sleeve Shirt

Front

The Stars and Stripes wave proudly M, L, XL: $24.95 on the 2XL: $27.95 reverse side of this black shirt, as a fully-equipped soldier kneels in respect for his fallen comrade. 100% cotton. #104535

50' Double Door Plug Boxcar

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Support U.S. troops with our replicas of 50' boxcars featuring HO SCALE double plug doors. These HO scale models also include a finely cast body, detailed ladders and railing, authentic Wisconsin & Southern markings, and B 70-ton roller bearing trucks.

A: NEW! God Bless America Minimum radius of 18". $ 6¾" long.

34.95 each B: We Support Our Troops!

#405701 #405299

4-8-4 Steam Locomotive

First used by Northern Pacific, the 4-8-4 steamer – which would go on to be used by numerous leading railroad companies – is most commonly referred to simply as the “Northern.” Equipped for DCC & Sound, this HO scale model (equipped with its accompanying tender) features 16-bit polyphonic audio (including chuff, whistles, bells, steam release, and blower), an operating headlight, and separately applied detail parts.

16½" long with tender. #404024 $349.95 Made in the USA. Featuring red, white, and blue feathers, this bald eagle is an eyecatching celebration of the United States of America!

Made of heavy-gauge steel, this sign includes mounting holes. 21"x 12". #104327 $29.95

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The acclaimed series Images of America is a go-to collection for classic Americana, examining various locations, events, and monuments across the country. In each edition you’ll find nearly 200 B&W images of military bases, epic natural disasters, famous theaters, and Hollywood film studios contributing to the history and future of America. 128 pages. 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

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Military Bases

Epic Natural Disasters

Theatres & Film Studios

Lowry Air Force Base

The Great Boston Fire of 1872

Ford’s Theater

Ballard, Bond & Paxton.

Primarily a technical training center, it graduated more than 1.1 million enlisted members and officers – strengthening America's war efforts in World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, and the Cold War. #18237

San Diego’s Naval Training Center

Garey. Examines the history of more than 70 years, served as a young recruit’s introduction to a naval career – from its 1923 commission through its 1997 closure. #18155

Sammarco. Consuming a total of 775 buildings and costing millions of dollars in damage, the Great Boston Fire nearly destroyed all of “old” Boston in 1872, unknowingly making room for the thriving metropolitan of today. #405656

1906 San Francisco Earthquake

Anderson. Located in downtown Washington D.C., Ford’s Theater – best known for the scene of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination – was converted into a theater in 1861 by John T. Ford. #405661

The Chicago Movie Palaces of Balaban and Katz

Balaban & Ducibella. The Balaban and Katz Theater Corporation had perfected the art of the “movie palace” concept in Chicago.

Becoming less common, only a few of these ornate theaters remain. #405662

Fort Ord

Hansen & Hansen. Witness before the quake through the fire and into the rebuilding of the city, in addition to firsthand accounts from survivors, and over 30 years of research. #405657

Fort Dix

Anderson. In the 1970s, reminders to locals about the active volcano possibly erupting before the end of the 20th century were often disregarded. Watch the climatic events unfold from the volcanic mountain in 1980. #405658

Tillmany. Although many of the decorative theaters that once graced the streets of San Francisco are now gone, they still live on through vintage images captured by patrons and locals. #405663

Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967

Stephens, Christaldi & Wanamaker. Explore Paramount’s earlier years in this edition covering the last major motion picture studio in Hollywood and its over 100-year legacy. #405664

Raugh, Jr. Covering more than 28,000 acres near the city of Monterrey in its heyday, experience Ford Ord from its founding as an infantry training center during World War I through its closure at the end of the Cold War. #M103968 Zimmerman. Chronicles the history from that beginning to the present, showing you the influence of the 78th Division, the Civilian Conservation Corps, The Women’s Army Corps, Desert Storm, and the resettling of Kosovo refugees. #M101942

The Seabees at Port Hueneme

Mount Saint Helens

Korst. On April 21, 1967, the fatal tornado touched down and it went through the town, leaving 30 people dead, more than 400 injured, and a destroyed community.

#405659

Outer Banks Shipwrecks: Graveyard of the Atlantic

Nichols. Explores California’s Port Hueneme and the Seabees who are based there in detail, from World War II, through the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, to modern operations in the Middle East. #M101938

Riddle. With a known reputation for being dangerous, the coast of North Carolina has been navigated by ships for centuries and more than 2,000 wrecks have occurred from 1582 through 2012.

Naval Training Center, Bainbridge

Historic Fires of New York City

Quesenbery. This photohistory covers from its 1941 formation on 1,200 acres, through its role in preparing 350,000 sailors for battle in World War II, to its 1976 demolition. #M101939

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Corbett & Cannon. Tour the five boroughs and explore the historic fires that have reshaped the overall landscape of the Big Apple and meet the men brave enough to battle the flames. #R37152

Theatres of San Francisco

Early Paramount Studios

Early Universal City

Birchard. Recognized for its thrilling theme park, Universal City is the largest and the longest continuously operating movie studio in Hollywood, formed by a dozen producers in 1912. #405665

Location Filming in the Alabama Hills

Morfin. The familiar landscape of Alabama Hills resembles a number of destinations found around the world. Located three hours from Hollywood, there have been over 500 productions made here.

#405666

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Nostalgic Gifts Coca-Cola Metal Sign

Delicious, refreshing and only a nickel! Featuring Coca-Cola's iconic logo, this nostalgic tin sign measures 16"x 12½" and includes mounting holes. #R69028 $14.95

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Classic Tin Straw Dispenser

Enjoy a refreshing Coke the original way with this tin straw dispenser! Decorated in vintage logos and the classic red scheme, it features a viewing window for easy refilling and a top lid with handle. Includes 50 plastic straws. 9" tall. #405619 $16.95

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Limited Quantity!

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Vintage Coca-Cola Delivery Vehicles Displaying classic Coca-Cola logos, each of these collectible, die cast models features see-through windows, a detailed interior, and freerolling wheels with rubber tires.

A: 1955 Chevy Stepside Pickup 1/43 scale, 4½" long. #405926 $24.95 B: 1962 Volkswagen Cargo Van 1/43 scale, 3¾" long. #405616 $24.95 C: 1920 White Delivery Van 1/32 scale, 6" long. #405617 $29.95 D: 1923 Ford Model TT Pickup 1/32 scale, 6" long. #405618 $44.95

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Coca-Cola Holiday Jigsaw Puzzles

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Spend this festive season creating your own picturesque artwork with our holidaythemed Coca-Cola jigsaw puzzles! Recommended for ages 3 and up.

A: NEW! Polar Bear – 1,000 pieces. 30"x 24". #405620 $19.95 B: Santa’s Christmas – 1,500 pieces. 28¾"x 36". #400206 $24.95

Babe Ruth Colorized $ 2 Bill

Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards

Featuring sets from 1863 to 1980, this standard catalog is “the world’s most trusted price guide” for vintage baseball cards with nearly 250,000 valued listings! A leading source for detailed information on card sets for 25 years, this edition comes complete with checklists, photos, and values listed in alphabetical order. 696 pages, 5000+ B&W illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover. #405651 $9.95

This Babe Ruth Signature Series $ 2 bill – with the Bambino on the obverse and Thomas Jefferson on the reverse – is genuine legal tender, enhanced with beautiful colorized images! Arrives handsomely showcased in a blue two-sided display folio. #105172 $16.95

Retro Baseball Games

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Experience the fun and excitement all over again with our selection of nostalgic baseball games!

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A: 1978 Mattel Electronic Handheld – Looks, sounds,

12-Coin Set: Baseball Legends Gold-Plated Quarters

Create your own Hall of Fame by collecting all twelve 24-karat gold-plated quarters, starring the biggest names in baseball! From “The Great Bambino” to Jackie Robinson – the first African American to play on a major team – this legendary set features fullcolor portraits and a certificate of authenticity, along with an acrylic capsule and a display stand for each coin. #106034 $34.95

and plays just like the 1978 A version with the same digital display and colorful push buttons. Requires 3 AAA batteries (included).

3½"x 5". #106035 $39.95

B: 1900 Tin Series – Based on the 1900s board game, in a fun travel-size box!

Includes pins, dice, and instructions. 3½"x 5".

Buy All Three – Save $10! #106039 $74.85 #106037

29.95

$

C: Pinball – Hit homeruns in an enclosed simulated tin stadium, featuring a simple pull, launch, and score system with metal pinballs. 5"x 9½". #106038 $14.95

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Nostalgic Kits

Collecting Monster Toys

Rommel’s Rod Kit

Marshall. Covering various ghouls, goblins, and mutants, this collectible guide gives an entertaining and informative run-down on all things monster!

From board games to wind-ups, it’s filled with spooky toys beginning with vintage collectibles of the 1960s through ‘90s throwbacks. Also featured are prices for each item in the captions. 160 pages, 610 color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. #405672 $29.95

Over 1½ -Feet Tall!

In 1969, famous hot rod artist Tom Daniel designed this Rommel’s Rod caricature kit as a follow-up to the wildly popular Red Baron kit. This re-issued edition of that famous, 1/24 scale plastic kit features a Mercedes front and a half-track rear, a swivel-mounted machine gun, vinyl tires, skeleton driver and Rommel figures, and more. Assembly required. 71 pieces. 9" long. #83671 $29.95

Big Frankenstein Kit

A must-have for nostalgic modelers, this big Frankenstein plastic kit brings the original green monster back to life all the way from 1964! With a retro look and feel, it features detailed injection-molded parts, realistic chain links, a headstone, creepy hands and feet, and an instruction guide.

Assembly required. 52 pieces.

Skill level 3. 19½" tall. #405005 $119

Stroker McGurk’s Flying Car Kit

The familiar mascot of Hot Rod Magazine, Stroker McGurk is back after 50 years, featuring one of his harebrained inventions – the “Ghost of America” flying car! This 1/18 scale plastic kit comes with a detailed Allison engine, a driver figure, chrome-plated wheels and radiator shell, decals, instructions, and collectible retro packaging.

Assembly required. Skill level 2. 11" long. #405674 $29.95

Stroker McGurk’s Surf Rod Kit

Forgotten Prisoner Kit

A reissue from the 1960s, this plastic kit was originally released in conjunction with Famous Monsters magazine published in 1958 as the world’s first monster magazine! It features original tooling, packaging, and logos, as well as illustrated instructions.

Assembly required. Skill level 3. #405006 $34.95

Michael Myers Kit

Based on John Carpenter’s Halloween, this spooky 1/8 scale plastic kit of Michael Myers comes to life with accurate detail of the onscreen killer! Complete with a light-up LED pumpkin for an extra creepy effect, it also includes a detailed front porch diorama, his scary clown mask, illustrated instructions, and more. Assembly required. Skill level 3.

10½" tall. #405673 $39.95

A Weird-Oh World The Art of Bill Campbell

Cantrell.. Relive the wacky Weird-Oh models from Bill Campbell in this title, which includes over 700 captivating images! Follow his career, beginning with early work of the 1960s to the invention of model kits. Also included are Bill’s examples for national ad campaigns, editorial cartoons, and much more. 192 pages, 771 color photos, 9"x 12", softcover. #405676 $39.95

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Also known as the “Hot Rodder’s Buddy,” Stroker McGurk starred in a clever comic strip during the 1960s. Featuring a surfboard with a powerful motor, this unique action kit includes molded-in white plastic parts, a figure (with a moving torso), cool decals, instructions, and collectible retro packaging. Assembly required. Skill level 2. 12" long. #405675 $29.95

Road Runner and His Rail Rider Kit

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, “soupedup” 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. 9" long. #R85114 $24.95

Huey’s Hut Rod Kit

Weird-Ohs Digger Kit

Watch out for Digger – “The Way Out Dragster” – in this fully customizable plastic kit of an iconic Weird-Oh character!

Made from the original vintage 1960s molds, it features detailed white plastic parts, collectible retro packaging, instructions, eye-catching decals, and more.

Assembly required. Skill level 2.

8" long. #405677 $29.95

From creative genius Bill Campbell, Huey’s Hut Rod model features one of the wild Weird-Oh monsters driving “The Way Outhouse Bomb!” Fully customizable with wacky, colorful decals, this kit includes finely-detailed molded-in polystyrene parts, vintage packaging, instructions, and more. Assembly required.

60 pieces. Skill level 2. 7" long.

#405678

29.95

$

Hollywood

JAMES DEAN

Porsche 550A Spyder Model

2 Bill – A 1955 American drama with heartthrob James Dean, Rebel Without A Cause was his most celebrated role and the only film that he received top billing!

Showcasing full-color images on uncirculated U.S. genuine, legal tender, this collectible $2 bill forever memorializes James Dean as a Hollywood legend.

Includes a blue two-sided display folio and certificate of authenticity. #405621 $16.95

Infamous for his 1955 death, James Dean’s Porsche 550A Spyder “Little Bastard” had a reputation of being cursed, causing death or destruction wherever it went.

Finished in shiny silver paint, this 1/18 scale, die cast model features opening doors, trunk, and hood (revealing a detailed engine), a well-appointed interior, realistic rubber tires, and a plastic display base.

9" long. #405650 $49.95

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1/18 SCALE

Groucho! James Dean! & Marilyn – Who can forget the charming, boyish looks of James Dean, Marilyn’s unmatched beauty, and the original funny man Groucho? Witness the legendary on-screen appearances of these icons during their greatest moments on film with this DVD, featuring uncut programs: You Bet Your Life, Campbell Playhouse, and, The Jack Benny Show! B&W and color. 3 hrs. 25 min. #105038 $21.95

“The King of Rock ’n’ Roll” Metal Sign Captured in four classic poses, the King is putting on a show on this montagestyle metal sign! Includes mounting holes. 16"x 8½".

#400969

14.95

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Elvis Presley $2 Bill Displaying a timeline of Elvis Presley images, this $2 bank note features a highdefinition colorization process on a crisp, uncirculated bill. It's authentic and genuine U.S. tender that includes a blue two-sided display folio and certificate of authenticity. #104969 $16.95

1955 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60

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Marilyn Monroe $ 2 Bill

Enhanced with full-color images of the glamorous actress, this limited edition Marilyn Monroe $2 bill – genuine and uncirculated U.S. legal tender – has been specifically designed to exhibit as a show-stopping centerpiece! Includes a handsome two-sided display folio and a certificate of authenticity. #404784 $16.95

Playing Cards

This retro-style official playing card deck features Marilyn Monroe as her famous Norma Jeane role in Some Like It Hot. #105049 $7.95

1/6 SCALE

1/18 SCALE

The ’55 Sixty Special, a fifthgeneration $ Cadillac sedan, is best remembered as being Elvis Presley’s vehicle of choice – his pink model is still on display at the Graceland Museum in Memphis. This 1/18 scale, die cast replica of the iconic car features opening doors, a stylish interior, real-working steering, authentic Cadillac badging, Elvis’ actual license plate number, and collectible packaging. 10½" long.

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Elvis Enlistment Photo Mug

Own a rarely-seen image of Elvis during his Army enlistment with this black and white, 11-oz. mug! Made from ceramic, it’s dishwasher and microwave safe.

#405622

9.95

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LIMITED EDITION

Limited Quantities!

Marilyn Monroe Figure

Among her most iconic roles, Marilyn Monroe gave an unforgettable performance as showgirl Lorelei Lee in the 1953 blockbuster Gentleman Prefer Blondes. Wearing the glamorous gold dress from the film, this 1/6 scale articulating figure features multiple interchangeable hands, high heels, earrings, lipstick, a gold compact (with mirror), an eyebrow pencil, and a figure stand. 11½" tall. #104029 $239

Marilyn Monroe “Man’s World” Metal Sign

Draped in intricate black lace, Marilyn could truly command attention with her alluring looks and playful wit! Made from quality tin, this sign features a long-lasting finish. Includes mounting holes. 12½"x 16". #401228 $14.95

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Nostalgic Décor

Made in the USA.

Metal Advertisement Signs

Purposely distressed paint and aged metal creates memorable artwork with our diverse collection of nostalgic signs, showcasing retro advertisements! Each one features a long-lasting finish and includes mounting holes.

Blue Goose Pears 18"x 12".

#405652

24.95

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Moxie, Candy, Soda & Cigars 18"x 12". #405285 $24.95

Old Gold Smooth Cigarettes 9"x 12". #405625 $19.95

Lucky Strike Cigarette 14" diameter.

27.95

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Hamm’s Beer 9"x 12". #404417

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Motorola Radio Drink Double Cola 18"x 12". #405623

Black Cat Cigarettes 12"x 16". #402527

Five Jacks Whiskey 18"x 12". #404799

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Moon Pie Best Lunch 12½"x 16". #405624 $19.95

18"x 12".

Houdini

Miller High Life 12"x 18". #404633

12"x 16".

402530

#404055

19.95

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Louisville Slugger 16"x 12½". #402765

24.95

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21.95

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Pearl Lager Beer

14.95

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18"x 12".

#404468

19.95

24.95

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Pin-Up / Railroad Signs

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Perfect décor ideas for railfans, our eclectic selection of vintage metal railroad-themed signs are purposely aged to create a cool, antique look! Featuring carefully handmade construction, each one includes mounting holes for easy hanging.

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Pin-Up Signs

Made in the USA.

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A: “Cute Caboose” B: “Smooth Ride” C: “Climb Aboard & Take a Ride” D: “Streamlined Beauty” E: “Travel in Style” F: “Ride the Chief” G: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

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Made in the USA.

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A: NEW! Canada for Holidays – 12"x 18".

B: NEW! El Capitan Nothing Like It – 12"x 18".

C: Denver Zephyrs – 12"x 18".

D: NEW! Greater Power – 12"x 18".

E: NEW! Southern Pacific Lines – 18"x 12".

F: 1939 Hiawatha – 12"x 18".

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#405655 #405656 #R62055 #405653 #405654 #R60433

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Made in the USA.

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Railroad Gifts

Steam Train Pocket Watch

With Lights, Smoke & Sound!

A great gift for your favorite railfan, this enamel and gold-tone pocket watch features a 4-4-0 American steam locomotive on the cover, a quartz three-hand movement, and a watch fob.

1¾" diameter; arrives in a handsome presentation box. #R06519 $24.95

Casey the Train Engineer Bear

Cuddle up to Casey the Train Engineer plush toy bear, dressed in traditional striped overalls with matching cap and an adorable, red handkerchief!

18" long. #405671 $16.95

Vintage Metal Signs

Railroad Crossing with Flashing Lights and Sound

This fully functional railroad crossing features alternately flashing red warning lights and sound that can be operated together or separately.

Requires three AA batteries (not included).

10½" tall.

#R06536

29.95

$

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Train Room Metal Signs B

A: Do Not Hump – 12"x 7¾".

B: "Be Prepared" – 12"x 8½".

Super Deluxe Steam Train Playset

Great for those new to the hobby, this 1/32 scale plastic super deluxe playset has many of the features that larger train sets include, but none of the complex assembly!

You get a large, 9" steam locomotive, a livestock transport car with opening doors, and a flatbed freight car; a tractor and a trailer; 14 track segments; two engineers; and eight farm animals. The locomotive even makes realistic whistle sounds as it travels forward or in reverse on the 50"x 63" track oval! Requires two C batteries (not included). #R08435 $64.95

Battery-Operated Train Set

This jumbo locomotive will delight children and adults alike! 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 and a real working head light. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). 13" long.

Ages 4+. #R67026 $24.95

Made in the USA.

A

Designed to keep saftey a priority, these vintage-style signs are made of rugged aluminum and include mounting $ holes.

21.95 each

Rocky Mountain Bump & Go Locomotive

#R69353 #R60409

B

These white gloss aluminum signs have rounded corners, measure 11½"x 4", and include mounting holes. $6.95 each

A: "My Train of Thought..."

B: Grandpa's Train Room

1/32 SCALE

This complete, battery-operated plastic train set will have you running a passenger train in minutes! You get a steam locomotive with a working headlight and real train sounds, a Working Headlights tender with a simulated coal load, two passenger cars and Real Train Sounds! with detailed interiors, 14 feet of easy-connect track, and two trees. You get 20 pieces in all! Locomotive and tender measure 11½" long and each passenger car measures 10½" long; requires two AA batteries (not included). (not compatible with HO scale track). #R93310 $21.95

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Just 4 Fun

Hollywood Movies Snowpiercer

Based on the French graphic novel Le Transperceneige, Snowpiercer stars Chris Evans as Curtis Everett who is a member of the lower class leading a revolution against the upper or elite, aboard a globespanning train which holds the last of humanity. A 2013 science-fiction action film, the intensity between societal groups in a fast-paced train setting makes for a heart-pounding plot. 2 hrs. 6 min. #405200 $19.95

Danger on Wheels

After designing a revolutionary engine and entering it in an auto race, Pop O’Shea can only watch in anguish as its car goes up in flames. The aftermath is a whirlwind as stuntman Lucky Taylor, blamed for the wreck, must clear his name and find a way to reenter O’Shea’s now-banned engine into the race – without alerting track officials! 1 hr. 1 min.

#RV7772

9.95

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The Hollywood Knights

Trying to save Tubby’s Drive-In in 1965, high school students wage a hilarious campaign against anyone trying to shut down their hangout. Hopping in their ’57 Chevy and racing a ’66 Cobra 427, Deuce Coupe, and other street rods, it’ll be a night they won’t forget! Widescreen, 1 hr. 31 min.

#KV00049

9.95

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The California Kid

This 1974 TV film stars Martin Sheen as a man hell-bent on avenging the death of his brother at the hands of the crooked local sheriff (Vic Morrow). Nick Nolte rounds out an impressive cast, though the classic American cars might be the real star of this action-packed thriller, it features some of the most gripping car-chase scenes ever filmed!

1 hr. 14 min. #KV00124 $9.95

Paradise Express

In this 1937 thriller, a shortline railroad struggles for survival when a corrupt trucking firm comes to town determined to derail the railroad's business. Faced with bankruptcy, the owner of the railroad challenges the truckers to race for a prestigious hauling contract, with leading man Grant Withers taking the controls of the Paradise Express – winner takes all!

1 hour. #RV8234 $9.95

The Train

Emperor of the North

With an all-star cast that includes Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine and Keith Carradine, this Depression-era tale of a brutal conductor and the hobo who will risk his very life to ride the conductor's freight train is one of the greatest railroad films ever made. Includes the theatrical trailer. Widescreen.

2 hours. #RV6996 $14.95

Wild Wild West Double Feature

One of the most popular western-themed television shows of all time, Wild Wild West ran on CBS from 1965-1969. As a tribute to the classic program, a pair of made-for-TV films were produced in 1979 and 1980, each one – Wild Wild West Revisited and More Wild Wild West – featured here, reuniting the original cast for more 1870's secret agent action! 3 hrs. 10 min. #404293 $14.95

Sleeping Car to Trieste

When thieves who are after a dangerous diary follow their double-crossing collaborator aboard the Orient Express, they encounter an oddball collection of travelers... and a night of intrigue and murder! Plus extras: The Three Stooges in The Hot Scots, a Superman cartoon, a Fox Movietone newsreel and more.

1 hr. 35 min. #RV7464 $17.95

Terror on a Train

In this thriller from 1953, a saboteur has planted a bomb aboard a British Railways train carrying sea mines to the Portsmouth Naval Yard during World War II. The only hope for preventing the destruction of an entire city is a former Royal Canadian Engineers’ bomb specialist (Glenn Ford) – but can he find the fuse in time? You also get a Superman cartoon, a “soundie” musical interlude, and more. 2 hrs. 30 min.

#RV7460

19.95

$

Runaway Train

Jon Voight and Eric Roberts star in this 1985 picture set aboard a train bound from Alaska. The duo, recently escaped from prison and hitching a ride along the rails, discover the conductor dead from a heart attack as the train hurtles toward certain death – unless they solicit the help of a third passenger, a female railroad worker. #RV6983 $19.95 1 hr. 51 min.

Berlin Express

Burt Lancaster plays a train engineer who, during the waning days of World War II, tries to prevent Nazi colonel Paul Scofield from transporting a precious art collection back to Germany. Can Lancaster and his Resistance colleagues stall for time with the Allies on their way? Widescreen, 2 hours. #RV6982 $19.95

In this 1948 thriller – shot amid war-ravaged Germany – a diplomat is killed on a train bound for Berlin. When four travelers discover that the man killed was a decoy, the group works together trying to find the real target in the streets of postwar Germany. However, not all on the team are who they seem to be!

2 hrs. 22 min. #RV7462 $17.95

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Historic North American Locomotives

An Illustrated Journey

Boyd. Follow the evolution of North American locomotives from the early 1800s to present day in this beautifully illustrated title. With over 100 trains rarely pictured together, it features unique images and landscape-formatted pages, as well as a satisfying mixture of both old-time and modern-era motives. 232 pages, 200 color photos, 11"x 8½", hardcover. #405910 $44.95

Daylight Stamp Metal Sign

Outfitted in eye-catching bright colors, this stampshaped metal sign shows an Made in the USA. iconic passenger train of the West Coast – the Daylight Limited! Handmade from 24-gauge steel, it includes mounting holes for easy hanging. 18"x 12". #405909 $29.95

40' AAR Boxcars

29.95 each

50%

Part Two – 5-DVD Set

Tour Cincinnati to Kentucky and back in this 5-DVD set on the rails of Norfolk-Southern and CSX! Explore popular locations, as well as the lesser-known areas, including a former hot spot known as the RR crossroads to Chicago mainline.

Witness local and foreign power, several leased units, and even a cameo from a recently painted NS #3170. 6 hrs. 51 min.

29.95

#405851 Reg: $59.95 $

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HO SCALE

Accurately based off the American A Association of Railroads (AAR) standard design from 1944, the 40' boxcar was typically used for various loading roles until the B 1980s. Expand your HO scale set with this die cast model, featuring 4-4 dreadnought ends, a Murphy panel roof, a see- C through Apex running board, Youngstown doors, and AAR (Tab) side sills.

5½" long. $

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Ohio Hot Spots Spectacular

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1954 Ford Bottle Delivery Trucks

Deliver colorful additions to your diesel-era HO scale layout with our classic Ford bottle trucks! Each die cast model features an original logo and $ scheme, free-rolling wheels, and etched details. 3" long.

19.95 each

A: Coca-Cola #405911 B: Dad’s Root Beer #405912

HO SCALE

1961-72 International DC Tractor Kits DC-405

A

D

A: B&O #405913 B: New York Central #405914 C: Union Pacific #405915

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HO SCALE

D: Santa Fe #405916

Widely known by truckers as the “Donald Duck” (long hood) and “Daisy Duck” (short hood) due to their hood design, these HO scale resin kits resemble International DC tractors from 1961 to 1972! Each one features a one-piece body and chassis, rubber tires, and etched details.

Assembly required.

DC-400

B

A: “Donald Duck” B: “Daisy Duck”

#405761 #405762

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Chuck Pinson. 30"x 19". #405808

Chuck Pinson. 27"x 20". #405817

Ken Zylla. 30"x 19". #405807

Sledding to Town

‘Tis the Season

Faith Runs Deep

Give the gift of a jigsaw puzzle this Christmas! 1,000 pieces.

Holiday $ Jigsaw Puzzles

Higgins Bond. 27"x 20". #405804

Santa Solves the Puzzle

Last Minute Touchup

Larry Jones. 27"x 20". #405802

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95

More on the back!

#405816

Tom Newsom.

19¼"x 26¾".

Santa’s Workshop

#405805

Tom Newsom.

26¾"x 19¼".

Santa Painting Cars

Tom Newsom.

26¾"x 19¼". #405806

Santa’s Playtime

Give the gift of a challenging, holidaythemed jigsaw puzzle this Christmas season to create fond memories with friends and family. Choose from our colorful selection of professional artistic designs, featuring Santa Claus and a variety of beautiful winter illustrations!

1,000 pieces.

$

Holiday Jigsaw Puzzles

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