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Bring classic Southern Pacific railroading to your layout with this Brass Nonpainted Iron Horse Models HO Scale Southern Pacific Cupola Caboose C-40-3 #15300. Precision-crafted in brass, this highly detailed model captures the rugged appearance and distinctive design of Southern Pacific’s iconic C-40-3 cabooses, making it an excellent addition for collectors and serious HO scale model railroad enthusiasts.

This unpainted brass model allows for full customization, giving hobbyists the opportunity to finish and weather the caboose to match their specific era and railroad operations. Featuring finely etched details, accurate cupola design, realistic ladders, grab irons, underbody components, and prototypical proportions, this caboose delivers both display-quality craftsmanship and operational realism.

Southern Pacific’s C-40-3 cabooses were a familiar sight across the western United States, serving freight trains for decades. Whether used as the finishing touch on a vintage freight consist or displayed as part of a brass collection, this Iron Horse Models caboose offers exceptional value and authenticity.

Product Features:

• HO Scale (1:87)
• Brass construction for premium detail and collector quality
• Southern Pacific C-40-3 Cupola Caboose
• Road Number: #15300
• Nonpainted finish for custom painting and weathering
• Highly detailed body, underframe, and roof details
• Ideal for collectors and advanced model railroaders
• Manufactured by Iron Horse Models

Perfect for Southern Pacific fans, brass collectors, and HO scale railroad builders looking for a rare and highly detailed caboose model.

The Iron Horse Models HO Scale Southern Pacific C-30-3 Caboose is a finely crafted brass model built for serious collectors and model railroad enthusiasts who appreciate prototype accuracy and classic railroad history. This non-painted version offers a raw brass finish, making it ideal for custom painting, detailing, and creating an authentic Southern Pacific representation tailored to your layout.

The Southern Pacific C-30-3 caboose was a distinctive part of SP freight operations, known for its extended bay window design and rugged steel construction. This model captures the signature lines and proportions of the prototype with exceptional precision, featuring detailed ladders, roofwalk components, brake wheel assemblies, window framing, underbody detail, and fine brass construction throughout.

Produced by Iron Horse Models, this HO scale brass caboose is designed for collectors seeking high-quality craftsmanship and smooth-running performance. The unpainted brass body allows modelers the freedom to finish the caboose in their preferred Southern Pacific paint scheme, weathering style, or custom railroad application.

Perfect for display or operation, this brass caboose makes an excellent addition to any Southern Pacific freight consist, brass collection, or vintage HO scale railroad roster.

Features:
• HO Scale brass model
• Southern Pacific C-30-3 Caboose prototype
• Non-painted raw brass finish
• Highly detailed brass construction
• Ideal for custom painting and weathering
• Collector-grade craftsmanship
• Excellent for Southern Pacific layouts and brass collections

Mint condition.

1984 run Cascade Models model built by Kumata in Japan. Box shows minimal shelf wear. No spare parts included. These Regal Series were delivered by ACF deskirted. A very nice model with good natural finish on the car body. These cars initially were built for the Super Chief; however, they wound up on the Chief, Grand Canyon, Texas Chief, and San Francisco Chief. After May 1, 1971, these cars went to Amtrak. 

Car has interior, window glazing, diaphragms and detailed plastic trucks.

1977 run S. Soho & Co. imported model built by Kumata in Japan. Box shows minimal shelf wear. Includes diaphragms (installed). Represents a car built by Budd in 1938. Car was used on the Tulsan, Kansas Cityian, and The San Diegan. Car has been decaled and window glazing has been added. 

A Railroad Life: On the Road with Mike Bednar Volume 4 features 196 color photos and two maps. This volume includes Mike's complete articles from issues 2 through 13 of Trains & Railroads of the Past Magazine. Many of the photos that had been printed in black and white in the magazine appear in full color in this book, and the color has been upgraded to today's standards.

You will see the outsides of towers, the insides of towers, road power, yard power, track layouts, signals, structures, crews and almost anything that you can think of relating to railroading. And you will see diesels belonging to the Lehigh Valley, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Lehigh & New England, Conrail, Reading & Northern, and more! Alcos? You bet! Baldwins? Yup, got them, too. From the cab, in the cab, from a bridge, trackside, through the mountains, in the yards, along the river, through the snow - you'll see these classic diesels from every angle. Mike Bednar's "A Railroad Life" series presents one of the most comprehensive narratives of the people, equipment, and operations associated with railroading in Anthracite Country and the Cement Belt.

This hardcover publication provides first-hand knowledge of what it was like to be a railroader in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, supplemented with 196 vintage color photos. Mike Bednar has had quite a railroad career, working in many capacities for Lehigh Valley, Conrail, and Reading & Northern. He knows railroading inside and out, from dispatching, to running big trains over Penobscot Mountain, and everything in between. He was blessed with the ability to recall nearly every detail and his gifts of storytelling and humor show in his personable writing style. When you read Mike's articles, you'll feel like you are in the cab with him or in the tower sitting next to the dispatcher.

Contents: (page 1 starts in volume 1)
The Lehigh Valley's Escape Route, pp. 388-397,
25 Miles from Home, pp. 398-407,
The Legend of the Mustang, pp. 408-415,
You Can Never Go "Home" Again, pp. 416-421,
Off the Beaten Path, pp. 422-429,
Slatington Train Wreck, pp. 430-437,
The Mountain Cut Off, pp. 438-447,
The Railroad of My Youth, pp. 448-461,
Alco Hall of Fame, pp. 462-471,
The Clown That Completes the Circus, pp. 472-481,
The Coat of Many Colors, pp. 482-495,
From Clunkers to Saviors, pp. 496-507,
A Railroad Life Album, pp. 508.

The General Electric P42 locomotive is also known as the “Genesis” locomotive. The P42 is a modern 4200 horsepower passenger locomotive used across the United States and Canada. Amtrak’s P42 has replaced the EMD F40PH in revenue service and today they are used throughout the United States. Since their introduction, they have had a number of physical revisions to improve the ease of maintenance and parts replacements, including a bolt-on fiberglass nose panel (replacing the original’s solid metal which was difficult to repair or replace) and a new headlight bezel that is more rounded than the previous square versions.

Much work is put into all our models to ensure the colors are crisp and accurate.  Naturally, our HO P42 is no exception as we worked directly with Amtrak to ensure you get a model that looks like it came right out of Amtrak’s paint shop.  What’s more is that even up close our paint and details maintain their accuracy.

Model Features:

The Union Pacific Challengers were simple articulated 4-6-6-4 steam locomotives built by American Locomotive Company for the Union Pacific.  Union Pacific built 105 of these locomotives between 1936 and 1943. The Challengers were 122 ft (37 m) long, weighed 284,800 kg, and operated over most of the Union Pacific system, primarily in freight service.  The excellent Challenger design allowed for increased speed on mountain grades compared to UP’s previous articulated steam locomotives. 

This BLI model is of the Class CSA-2 Challenger, commonly called an “early challenger”.  Our models have a post-1947 appearance, after the locomotives were renumbered from 3900 to 3800 series.We are offering three locomotive variations: four road numbers with the as-delivered front engine, four road numbers with a rebuilt front engine, and two road numbers with an integral cast cylinder front engine.All of our models are oil-burners with 19,000 gallon cylindrical tenders.  We are also offering one painted but unlettered model of each variation, and we will build a small quantity of one model with all parts either varnished brass or painted brass.This model will have the as-delivered front engine. 

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI’s own integral DCC Decoder factory installed.  Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited’s Paragon3 Series models. 

Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:

• Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)

• Built-In capacitor pack to navigate imperfect track

• Capacitor Pack automatically disabled on program track for full compatibility with JMRI Decoder Pro

• Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model

• Switcher Mode for precise low speed control.

• Record & Play Operation – Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation

• High Resolution Audio

• Quillable Whistle for various whistle lengths and patterns

• Choice of 3 selectable Horns

• Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played

• Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell

• Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys

• Johnson Bar Sound at Direction Change

• Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command

• Grade Crossing Automatic Signal

• Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal – When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot.  When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice.  When moving in reverse. toots three times.

• Chuff sound intensity varies with load

• Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect

• EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

The E1 was an early passenger-train diesel locomotive sporting 1800 HP, with an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement, manufactured by Electro-Motive Corporation of La Grange, Illinois. They were built during 1937 and 1938 for the ATSF Railway for a new generation of diesel-powered streamlined trains. Eight cab-equipped lead A-units and three cabless booster B-units were built. The initial three locomotives were AB pairs built to haul the Santa Fe's Super Chief diesel streamliners, while the others were built as single A-units to haul shorter trains. The locomotives were diesel-electrics with two 900 hp (670kW) Winton 201-A engines each, with each engine driving its own generator to power the traction motors. The E1 was the second model in a long line of passenger diesels of similar design known as EMD E-units. All Winton 201A-engined Santa Fe passenger units, including the E1s, were extensively rebuilt into the 80-class E8M engines in 1952-53. These were similar to production E8 models but reduced to 2000 hp so as not to burn out the early traction (axle) motors (which were reused).

The EA/EB and E1 featured nearly identical and innovative styling showing the influence of the EMC's new buyer General Motors. While they had much mechanically in common with previous experimental EMC locomotives, GM understood the importance of looking new and exciting, not merely being technically innovative. This basic "slant nose" style was continued in the subsequent E3, E4, E5, and E6 models, while a more "bulldog nose" style was tried in the E2 and a style somewhere in between was used in the E7, E8, and E9, as well as the freight diesel cab units. It could fairly be said that the overall styling influenced passenger locomotives around the world.

At more or less the same time, EMC built the EMC EA/EB locomotives for the B&O Railroad. These hauled the Royal Blue, the Capitol Limited, and the National Limited, in addition to others. B&O #52 was sold to Alton in 1940 and became a GM&O locomotive in 1947. These EA/EB locomotives were quite similar in appearance to the ATSF E1 models.

In this production, Broadway Limited will offer two detail arrangements of the ATSF E1 (pre-1946 and post-war), and they are offering three ATSF paint schemes: a 1940 version with the as-delivered red-orange color in place of the traditional red, a pre-1946 version with the traditional red, and a post-war version. They are also offering models of the ATSF E1s painted for the B&O Railroad and a single unit painted as GM&O #100A.

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series models.

FEATURES:

• Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
• Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
• Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
• All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
• ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
• Premium Caliber Painting
• Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
• Prototypical Light Operation
• Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD E1 Diesel Locomotive
• Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
• Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
• Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches
• Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:
  • Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
  • Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
  • Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
  • Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
  • Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
  • High Resolution Audio
  • Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
  • Choice of 3 selectable Horns
  • Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
  • Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
  • Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
  • Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
  • Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
  • Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
  • Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
  • Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
  • EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

The Bottle Wrench by ArizonaHobbies.com is a purpose-built tool designed to make opening and securing 1-oz Tru-Color paint bottles easier, safer, and more reliable. Whether you’re tightening caps to prevent leaks or loosening stubborn lids, this tool provides the extra grip and control needed to get the job done without spills or mess.

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This tool is especially beneficial for modelers of all experience levels. It offers valuable assistance for older hobbyists or anyone with reduced hand strength, arthritis, or grip issues, while also making the process quicker and more consistent for everyday users.

Each Bottle Wrench is 3D printed in-house using durable PETG material, selected specifically for its resistance to paint, solvents, and harsh chemicals commonly found in hobby environments. This ensures long-lasting performance even with frequent use around paints and cleaners.

Key Features:

• Designed for 1-oz Tru-Color paint bottle caps

• Fits standard 30mm (1.25”) lids

• Compatible with prescription and safety push-and-turn caps

• Helps prevent spills and ensures proper sealing to avoid paint drying out

• Ideal for users with limited grip strength or dexterity challenges

• Made from chemical-resistant PETG

• Manufactured in-house by Arizona Hobbies

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This is a Broadway Limited 6893 HO ATSF E1 A/B Diesel Locomotive Sound/DC/DCC #2L/2A. Features: Unpowered B-Unit, Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring Rolling Thunder, Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC, Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation, All Wheel Electrical Pick-up, ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort, Premium Caliber Painting, Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers, Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills, Prototypical Light Operation, Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD E1 Diesel Locomotive, Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2), Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail, Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches.

The E1 was an early passenger-train diesel locomotive sporting 1800 HP, with an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement, manufactured by Electro-Motive Corporation of La Grange, Illinois. They were built during 1937 and 1938 for the ATSF Railway for a new generation of diesel-powered streamlined trains. Eight cab-equipped lead A-units and three cabless booster B-units were built. The initial three locomotives were AB pairs built to haul the Santa Fe’s Super Chief diesel streamliners, while the others were built as single A-units to haul shorter trains. The locomotives were diesel-electrics with two 900 hp (670kW) Winton 201-A engines each, with each engine driving its own generator to power the traction motors. The E1 was the second model in a long line of passenger diesels of similar design known as EMD E-units. All Winton 201A-engined Santa Fe passenger units, including the E1s, were extensively rebuilt into the 80-class E8M engines in 1952-53. These were similar to production E8 models, but reduced to 2000 hp so as not to burn out the early traction (axle) motors (which were reused).

The EA/EB and E1 featured nearly identical and innovative styling showing the influence of the EMC’s new buyer General Motors. While they had much mechanically in common with previous experimental EMC locomotives, GM understood the importance of looking new and exciting, not merely being technically innovative. This basic “slant nose” style was continued in the subsequent E3, E4, E5, and E6 models, while a more “bulldog nose” style was tried in the E2 and a style somewhere in between was used in the E7, E8, and E9, as well as the freight diesel cab units. It could fairly be said that the overall styling influenced passenger locomotives around the world.

At more or less the same time, EMC built the EMC EA/EB locomotives for the B&O Railroad. These hauled the Royal Blue, the Capitol Limited, and the National Limited, in addition to others. B&O #52 was sold to Alton in 1940, and became a GM&O locomotive in 1947. These EA/EB locomotives were quite similar in appearance to the ATSF E1 models. In this production, Broadway Limited will offer two detail arrangements of the ATSF E1 (pre-1946 and post-war), and we are offering three ATSF paint schemes: a 1940 version with the as-delivered red-orange color in place of the traditional red, a pre-1946 version with the traditional red, and a post-war version. We are also offering models of the ATSF E1s painted for the B&O Railroad and a single unit painted as GM&O #100A.

Industry-leading Model Features:

Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER

Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC

Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation

All Wheel Electrical Pick-up

ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort

Premium Caliber Painting

Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers

Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills

Prototypical Light Operation

Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD E1 Diesel Locomotive

Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)

Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail

Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI’s own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited’s Paragon3 Series models.

Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:

Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)

Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track

Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model

Switcher Mode for precise low speed control

Record & Play Operation – Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation

High Resolution Audio

Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns

Choice of 3 selectable Horns

Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played

Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell

Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys

Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command

Grade Crossing Automatic Signal

Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal

Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load

Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect

EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

The E1 was an early passenger-train diesel locomotive sporting 1800 HP, with an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement, manufactured by Electro-Motive Corporation of La Grange, Illinois. They were built during 1937 and 1938 for the ATSF Railway for a new generation of diesel-powered streamlined trains. Eight cab-equipped lead A-units and three cabless booster B-units were built. The initial three locomotives were AB pairs built to haul the Santa Fe's Super Chief diesel streamliners, while the others were built as single A-units to haul shorter trains. The locomotives were diesel-electrics with two 900 hp (670kW) Winton 201-A engines each, with each engine driving its own generator to power the traction motors. The E1 was the second model in a long line of passenger diesels of similar design known as EMD E-units. All Winton 201A-engined Santa Fe passenger units, including the E1s, were extensively rebuilt into the 80-class E8M engines in 1952-53. These were similar to production E8 models, but reduced to 2000 hp so as not to burn out the early traction (axle) motors (which were reused).

The EA/EB and E1 featured nearly identical and innovative styling showing the influence of the EMC's new buyer General Motors. While they had much mechanically in common with previous experimental EMC locomotives, GM understood the importance of looking new and exciting, not merely being technically innovative. This basic "slant nose" style was continued in the subsequent E3, E4, E5, and E6 models, while a more "bulldog nose" style was tried in the E2 and a style somewhere in between was used in the E7, E8, and E9, as well as the freight diesel cab units. It could fairly be said that the overall styling influenced passenger locomotives around the world.

At more or less the same time, EMC built the EMC EA/EB locomotives for the B&O Railroad. These hauled the Royal Blue, the Capitol Limited, and the National Limited, in addition to others. B&O #52 was sold to Alton in 1940, and became a GM&O locomotive in 1947. These EA/EB locomotives were quite similar in appearance to the ATSF E1 models. In this production, Broadway Limited will offer two detail arrangements of the ATSF E1 (pre-1946 and post-war), and they are offering three ATSF paint schemes: a 1940 version with the as-delivered red-orange color in place of the traditional red, a pre-1946 version with the traditional red, and a post-war version. BLI is also offering models of the ATSF E1s painted for the B&O Railroad and a single unit painted as GM&O #100A.

Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series models.

FEATURES:

• Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
• Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
• Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
• All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
• ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
• Premium Caliber Painting
• Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
• Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
• Prototypical Light Operation
• Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD E1 Diesel Locomotive
• Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
• Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
• Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches
• Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:
  • Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
  • Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
  • Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
  • Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
  • Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
  • High Resolution Audio
  • Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
  • Choice of 3 selectable Horns
  • Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
  • Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
  • Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
  • Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
  • Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
  • Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
  • Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
  • Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
  • EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

YORKTOWN (CV-5) was laid down in 1934, launched in 1936 and commissioned in 1937. Following its shakedown cruise in 1938, YORKTOWN engaged in exercises simulating attacks on the US East Coast. Joining the Pacific Fleet in 1939, tactical exercises continued in 1940, centered on the defense of the Hawaiian islands in the North Pacific.

Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, YORKTOWN became the flagship of aircraft carrier Task Force 17, targeting Imperial Japanese Navy garrisons in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands in February 1942, and engaging IJN shipping in the Coral Sea in May 1942.

Returning to Pearl Harbor with severe bomb damage that would take 3 months to repair, YORKTOWN was back at sea after only 3 days, to mount an attack on the Japanese Navy in the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

YORKTOWN suffered direct hits from Japanese torpedo aircraft but did not sink. Attempts at salvage were interrupted when a final assault by IJN submarine caused YORKTOWN to eventually capsize and sink on June 7th 1942.

Item No: 03711
Item Name: USS Yorktown CV-5
Bar Code: 9580208037110
Scale: 1:200
Item Type: Plastic Model Warship Kit
Model Brief: 1245.5mm beam: 179.8mm
Total Parts: 1120+
Metal Parts: anchor chain
Photo Etched Parts: 8 pcs
Film Parts: n/a
Resin Parts: n/a
Total Sprues: 44 sprues , hull and decks
Released Date: 2018-12
More Features:
- One-piece hull made from two-directional slide molds
- Deck pattern finely rendered
- Accurately detailed gun

- 8 pieces of photo etched frets for handrails, ladders , radar parts etc.
- Aircraft: F4F-4 (5), SBD-3 (5) TBD-1 (5)

Contents:
Gallery: LAUPT in 1958, pp. 2-3,
The Mail Bag, pp. 4-5,
The San Jose Roundhouse, pp. 6-17,
From the Archives: Salt Lake Division Assignment Clerks/Telegraphers, pp. 18-27,
Gallery: Steam Generators, pg. 28,
Southern Pacific Co. and SUNSET magazine, pp. 29-32,
Bad Day at Clotho (grade crossing derailment), pg. 33,
SP No. 1, C.P. Huntington, photos, blueprint diagams, lettering, pp. 34-47.

This locomotive is out of production, and one remains in stock. Rocket Rewards applies to this price!

Road number 412 was a special item among the Crocodiles. This locomotive was built in 1925 and in 2005 – in conjunction with the anniversary "75 Years of the Glacier Express" was painted blue to go with the Alpine Classic cars of the RhB. In addition to the reference about this anniversary, the locomotive also had the company logos for the two model companies Bemo and LGB on it. Both companies had offered this special version of the locomotive as models. Unfortunately, it did not run in this paint scheme very long – as early as 2008 it was overtaken by gear damage, which led to it being stored and scrapped.

This is a model of the RhB class Ge 6/6 I electric locomotive, the legendary Crocodile. This is a finely detailed model heavily constructed of metal with many separately applied details. The locomotive has a special blue paint and lettering scheme for Era V, road number 412, as the locomotive looked from 2005 to 2008 in special train use. The locomotive is driven by two powerful motors on both trucks. The locomotive has an mfx/DCC decoder with many light and sound functions such as headlights, cab lighting, running sounds, a whistle that can be activated by reed switches, and much more. The running sounds also work in analog operation. The pantographs are powered by servomotors and can be raised and lowered in digital operation. The couplers can also be activated by remote control in digital operation. The locomotive has many fine details on the superstructures and running gear. The cabs have complete interior details, and the cab doors can be opened. 2 rail clearance devices without an opening for the LGB system coupler are included. They can be mounted on the locomotive after the servo motor powered coupler(s) have been removed at one or both ends.
The minimum radius for operation is 600 mm / 23-5/8".
Length over the buffers 60 cm / 23-5/8".

This locomotive is in a special version in the anniversary year 2021 in the blue paint scheme as it was in use and produced between 2005 and 2008 as a one-time series.

by Jerry Pyfer

Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company (in partnership with South Platte Press)
Released: March 17, 2026
ISBN: 979-8-9946504-2-4
Pages: 80
Format: 8.5"x11" softcover

The Milwaukee Road Racine & Southwestern Division: The Rest of the Story continues Jerry Pyfer’s previous Tales from the Racine & Southwestern, his firsthand account of life on one of the Milwaukee Road’s most memorable divisions during its final years. Rather than a traditional corporate history, this book captures the everyday reality of railroading in southeastern Wisconsin and northwestern Illinois through personal stories and a wealth of photographs, many published here for the first time. Pyfer draws on his own experiences working train service between 1971 and 1978, presenting railroading as it was lived — imperfect, demanding, and deeply human.

Arranged largely in chronological order, the book allows readers to follow the evolution and decline of the Racine & Southwestern Division as the Milwaukee Road faced aging infrastructure, power shortages, and financial collapse. Richly illustrated and candidly told, The Rest of the Story is an essential companion to Tales from the Racine & Southwestern and a compelling read for Milwaukee Road enthusiasts, railroad historians, and anyone interested in the working railroad of the 1970s.

For more than half a century, Railway Express Agency moved America’s commerce from coast to coast and to nearly every town across the country. This comprehensive new volume traces the full history of REA, from its origins and corporate structure to the realities of daily express operations. Detailed chapters examine rolling stock, terminals and facilities, air express service, logos and emblems, and the vast green truck fleet that carried the familiar red-and-white shield into nearly every city and town in America until 1975.

More than 300 photographs, diagrams, and technical drawings, including original illustrations by author Vic Roseman, provide unmatched visual and technical depth. Extensive appendices and a chapter on modeling REA equipment make this the definitive history of Railway Express Agency. 8.5 x 11 Hardcover, 164 pages By V.S.

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