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Turn your ScaleTrains diesel into a fully sound-equipped locomotive with the NixTrainz NTZ-501 conversion kit. This all-in-one HO scale package pairs the V5b Decoder Buddy motherboard with a Power Bridge III keep-alive and a Scale Sound Systems speaker, giving you flicker-free lights, uninterrupted sound over dirty track, and a clean, solder-light install. Just add your favorite 21-pin decoder and you're ready to run. Looking for more HO DCC and sound gear? Browse our HO Track, Tools & Accessories and HO Trains & Track. What's Included Item Qty V5b Decoder Buddy (with 1.0K resistors) 1 Power Bridge III keep-alive (two 1.0 Farad super capacitors) 1 Scale Sound Systems Universal #1 speaker with enclosure 1 Mounting adhesive 1 Note: A 21-pin sound decoder is required and is not included. Features Complete sound-conversion kit for ScaleTrains HO locomotives — plugs onto the factory light board footprint. V5b Decoder Buddy accepts any standard 21-pin (PLuX/NEM) sound decoder for a plug-and-play brain swap. Power Bridge III keep-alive with dual 1.0 Farad super capacitors keeps sound and lights running across dirty track and frogs. Includes a Scale Sound Systems Universal #1 speaker pre-mounted in an enclosure for rich, full-range audio. Pre-installed 1.0K LED resistors and included mounting adhesive make for a fast, tidy install. Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand NixTrainz Item Number NTZ-501 Scale HO (1:87) Product Type DCC Sound Conversion Kit Decoder Interface 21-pin (decoder sold separately) Condition New UPC 0494000024003 FAQ Which locomotives does this kit fit?It's designed for ScaleTrains HO diesels including the EMD GP38-2, GP40, SD7 & 9, SD40-2, and SD45, plus GE Dash 8-40C, Dash 9, and ES/ET/GEVO/Tier 4 models. Does it come with a decoder?No. The kit provides the Decoder Buddy motherboard, keep-alive, and speaker. You supply any standard 21-pin sound decoder of your choice. What does the Power Bridge III do?It's a keep-alive circuit with two 1.0 Farad super capacitors that stores power to prevent sound dropouts, light flicker, and stalling on dirty track or turnouts. Do I need to solder?Installation is largely plug-and-play thanks to the 21-pin Decoder Buddy, though basic hobby soldering skills are helpful for the speaker and keep-alive connections.

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Give the gift of choice with a Squeaky's Trains Digital Gift Card, delivered instantly by email. Perfect for model railroaders, train collectors, and hobbyists building their dream layout. Whether they're adding locomotives and rolling stock, expanding their track, or stocking up on scenery and detail parts, this gift card lets them choose exactly what they need. Available in multiple amounts Delivered digitally for fast and easy use No expiration date No added fees Great for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions This is a digital product. No physical card will be mailed. Gift cards can be used on eligible purchases at Squeaky's Trains & Things and are applied at checkout. Please note: Gift cards are non-refundable and cannot be returned once purchased. For full details, please review our Refund Policy.

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Add authentic mid-century freight to your Santa Fe roster with this WalthersMainline ACF 1958 cubic foot covered hopper. This ready-to-run HO scale two-bay car wears crisp Santa Fe lettering and captures the compact covered hopper used to haul dense commodities like cement, sand, and clay. It rolls right out of the box and couples up with the rest of your fleet. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. Features Accurate Santa Fe paint and lettering on a prototypical ACF 1958 cu. ft. two-bay covered hopper. Separately applied details including ladders, roof hatches, and brake gear. Equipped with knuckle couplers for easy, reliable coupling to your existing cars. Rolls smoothly on free-rolling metal wheelsets. Fully assembled and ready to run — no kit building required. Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand WalthersMainline Item Number 910-49706 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type ACF 1958 Cu. Ft. 2-Bay Covered Hopper Road Name Santa Fe (ATSF) Road Number 182051 Coupler Knuckle (Kadee-compatible) Condition New UPC 616374229277 FAQ Is this car ready to run?Yes. It's fully assembled with couplers and wheels installed — just set it on the track and go. What couplers does it use?It comes with knuckle couplers that are compatible with Kadee and other standard HO knuckle couplers. What era does it fit?ACF 1958 cu. ft. covered hoppers entered service in the late 1950s and ran for decades, making this Santa Fe car right at home on transition-era and later layouts. Is it sold individually?Yes, this is a single covered hopper, road number 182051.

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Add authentic mid-century freight to your Santa Fe roster with this WalthersMainline ACF 1958 cubic foot covered hopper. This ready-to-run HO scale two-bay car wears crisp Santa Fe lettering and captures the compact covered hopper used to haul dense commodities like cement, sand, and clay. It rolls right out of the box and couples up with the rest of your fleet. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. Features Accurate Santa Fe paint and lettering on a prototypical ACF 1958 cu. ft. two-bay covered hopper. Separately applied details including ladders, roof hatches, and brake gear. Equipped with knuckle couplers for easy, reliable coupling to your existing cars. Rolls smoothly on free-rolling metal wheelsets. Fully assembled and ready to run — no kit building required. Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand WalthersMainline Item Number 910-49705 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type ACF 1958 Cu. Ft. 2-Bay Covered Hopper Road Name Santa Fe (ATSF) Road Number 182045 Coupler Knuckle (Kadee-compatible) Condition New UPC 616374229260 FAQ Is this car ready to run?Yes. It's fully assembled with couplers and wheels installed — just set it on the track and go. What couplers does it use?It comes with knuckle couplers that are compatible with Kadee and other standard HO knuckle couplers. What era does it fit?ACF 1958 cu. ft. covered hoppers entered service in the late 1950s and ran for decades, making this Santa Fe car right at home on transition-era and later layouts. Is it sold individually?Yes, this is a single covered hopper, road number 182045.

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Add modern intermodal muscle to your HO layout with this WalthersProto Gunderson As-Built All-Purpose 48' Well Car in TTX colors. A heavy die-cast metal body gives it excellent tracking whether loaded or empty, and factory-applied wire grab irons, brake gear, and etched-metal see-through walkways capture the rugged, workhorse look of contemporary double-stack service. It rolls right out of the box on scale metal wheelsets with Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. Features Heavy die-cast metal body for excellent tracking, loaded or empty Factory-installed wire grab irons, brake gear, and separately applied details Etched-metal walkways for a realistic see-through effect Ultra-smooth-rolling metal axles with scale 33" metal wheelsets Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers, factory installed Trailer hitches at each end; compatible with Walthers SceneMaster 20'–48' containers (sold separately) Minimum radius 22" (24" recommended) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand WalthersProto Item Number 920-109220 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 48' All-Purpose Well Car (Intermodal) Road Name TTX Road Number 456269 Era Modern Coupler Proto MAX Metal Knuckle Minimum Radius 22" (24" recommended) Condition New UPC 616374228027 FAQ Does this well car come with containers?No, the car is sold without containers so you can load it with your choice of Walthers SceneMaster 20'–48' containers (sold separately). Will it run on my layout?It needs a minimum 22" radius (24" recommended), so it's best suited to medium and larger HO layouts. Are the couplers ready to use?Yes — it ships with factory-installed Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers, compatible with Kadee and other knuckle couplers. Is the body really metal?Yes, it has a heavy die-cast metal body that adds weight for smooth, reliable tracking.

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Add modern intermodal muscle to your HO layout with this WalthersProto Gunderson As-Built All-Purpose 48' Well Car in BNSF colors. A heavy die-cast metal body gives it excellent tracking whether loaded or empty, and factory-applied wire grab irons, brake gear, and etched-metal see-through walkways capture the rugged, workhorse look of contemporary double-stack service. It rolls right out of the box on scale metal wheelsets with Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers. Looking for more HO rolling stock? Browse our HO Trains & Track and HO Track & Accessories. Features Heavy die-cast metal body for excellent tracking, loaded or empty Factory-installed wire grab irons, brake gear, and separately applied details Etched-metal walkways for a realistic see-through effect Ultra-smooth-rolling metal axles with scale 33" metal wheelsets Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers, factory installed Trailer hitches at each end; compatible with Walthers SceneMaster 20'–48' containers (sold separately) Minimum radius 22" (24" recommended) Scale: HO (1:87) More Information Brand WalthersProto Item Number 920-109214 Scale HO (1:87) Car Type 48' All-Purpose Well Car (Intermodal) Road Name BNSF Road Number 210002 Era Modern Coupler Proto MAX Metal Knuckle Minimum Radius 22" (24" recommended) Condition New UPC 616374227969 FAQ Does this well car come with containers?No, the car is sold without containers so you can load it with your choice of Walthers SceneMaster 20'–48' containers (sold separately). Will it run on my layout?It needs a minimum 22" radius (24" recommended), so it's best suited to medium and larger HO layouts. Are the couplers ready to use?Yes — it ships with factory-installed Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers, compatible with Kadee and other knuckle couplers. Is the body really metal?Yes, it has a heavy die-cast metal body that adds weight for smooth, reliable tracking.

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Add the Bachmann 40' Gondola - New York Central #605699 - Silver Series to your HO scale roster. This ready-to-run freight car is finely detailed and equipped with knuckle couplers and metal wheelsets. Features Ready-to-run HO scale freight car. Finely detailed with New York Central road name. Knuckle couplers and metal wheelsets. Specifications Brand Bachmann Item Number 17219 Road Name New York Central Scale HO Scale Explore More Browse more at Squeaky’s Trains & Things.

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Expand your layout with Kato V4 Switching Siding Set - Unitrack. Kato Unitrack features a molded roadbed and snap-together UniJoiners for fast, reliable, solid track connections every time — ideal for permanent or temporary N scale layouts. Features Kato Unitrack with molded roadbed. Snap-together UniJoiners for solid connections. Reusable for permanent or temporary layouts. For N scale. Specifications Brand Kato Item Number 20863 Scale N Scale Explore More Browse more at Squeaky’s Trains & Things.

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Expand your layout with Kato CV2 Compact Multi-Purpose Turnout Set - Unitrack. Kato Unitrack features a molded roadbed and snap-together UniJoiners for fast, reliable, solid track connections every time — ideal for permanent or temporary N scale layouts. Features Kato Unitrack with molded roadbed. Snap-together UniJoiners for solid connections. Reusable for permanent or temporary layouts. For N scale. Specifications Brand Kato Item Number 20891 Scale N Scale Explore More Browse more at Squeaky’s Trains & Things.

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Add the Bachmann Pullman-Standard PS-1 40' Steel Boxcar - Southern - Silver Series to your HO scale roster. This ready-to-run freight car is finely detailed and equipped with knuckle couplers and metal wheelsets. Features Ready-to-run HO scale freight car. Finely detailed with Southern road name. Knuckle couplers and metal wheelsets. Specifications Brand Bachmann Item Number 16018 Road Name Southern Scale HO Scale Explore More Browse more at Squeaky’s Trains & Things.

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