Trains & Track

From coach and freight yards to primary power for shortlines, the WalthersMainline SW7 is a perfect choice for your HO layout! Delivering 1200-horsepower from an updated 567A prime mover, the prototypes proved popular with both railroads and industrial lines, with nearly 500 produced in just two years from 1949 to 1951, with several still in service, each layout-ready model is packed with features including: One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available Used by dozens of railroads and industrial lines for switching, local and branch line service with several preserved today! - Phase One body as appropriate with arched front cab windows and louvered radiator cover for units built from 1949 to 1950 - Phase Two body as appropriate with straight front cab windows and wire grille radiator cover for units built from 1950 to 1951 - Dual tall conical exhaust stacks - Large front radiator grille - Single straight hood to cab transition - 6 louvered side doors with letterboard gap - Factory-installed grab irons on hood and cab - With or without footboards as appropriate - 4 styles of headlights to match prototype practice as appropriate: * Original large single * Retrofit horizontal dual * Retrofit dual vertical * Dual sealed beam Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring: - Five-pole skew-wound motor - 14:1 gear ratio - Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation - All-wheel drive and electrical pickup - Heavy die cast metal chassis - Constant and directional LED headlights Next18 DCC Plug Correct size RP-25 metal wheels Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

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Handle fast freight on your HO railroad with the rugged WalthersProto SD45! Introduced in 1966 with a 20-cylinder 645 prime mover cranking out 3600 horsepower, SD45s quickly became the preferred power for expedited freights and piggyback trains, going on to new careers with regionals and shortlines into the 1980s and beyond. Ready for service, features of these WalthersProto replicas include: NEW - High, short hood versions of Norfolk & Western and Southern Railway units One time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available! Prototypes in freight service from 1966 to early 2000s - several preserved today! With LokSound 5 Sound and DCC for DCC and Standard DC layouts Road-specific details Superb paint and lettering Five-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running LED constant and directional headlights as appropriate Easy multiple-unit operation Heavy die-cast metal underframe Correct size RP-25 metal wheels Road-specific details on this model include: NEW - High short hood Leslie S-5T-R air horn Firecracker radio antenna Long hood forward operation Hood-mounted walkway lights (nonworking) Long hood mounted bell and bracket Flexicoil-C trucks with high-mount brake cylinders See other road-numbers and engine electronics: WalthersProto 920-41158 (DCC & Sound #3132) Current: WalthersProto 920-41159 (DCC & Sound #3149)

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The Bachmann HO Scale Pacific Flyer Train Set is an excellent entry into the hobby of model railroading. Decorated for the legendary Union Pacific, the 0-6-0 steam locomotive with operating headlight hauls its freight like a real trooper. Following just behind is a boxcar, a gondola and a cupola caboose, all with E-Z Mate(R) magnetic knuckle couplers. The train rides on a 36" circle of E-Z Track, including 11 pieces of curved track and a curved plug-in terminal rerailer. Cars feature Also includes a UL-listed power pack and an illustrated instruction manual.

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Bring the power of today's railroading to your HO layout with the WalthersMainline General Electric Evolution series diesels. Introduced in 2005 to comply with tougher emission standards, and more known among railfans and modelers as GEVOs, these big engines have quickly become one of the most popular locos worldwide. Designated as the ES44 (Evolution Series, 4,400 horsepower), prototype variations in North American service include locos with DC or AC traction motors and buyers have also specified center idler axles, as well as high adhesion or steerable trucks. Features of the models include: Limited edition - one time run of these roadnumbers! Model today's railroading at WalthersMainline prices The most popular prototype diesel in North America Thousands in service from 2005 to the present Correct profile radiator grilles & roof-top walkway surface details Easily handles 18" radius curves (22" or larger recommended) Six powered axles per unit LED Lighting includes: High or low headlight per prototype Working front ditch lights Three truck styles to match prototypes: Standard high-adhesion Steerable C4 A1A center idler axle Fully assembled Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring: Five-pole skew-wound motor 14:1 gear ratio Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation All-wheel drive and electrical pickup Dual machined brass flywheels Heavy die-cast metal chassis Constant and directional lights Add grab irons to your model with the GE ES44 Evolution Series Diesel Detail Kit (910-250, sold separately) RP-25 metal wheels Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers Model features low headlight, C4 A1A trucks and 2-vent dynamic brake details. Related suggestions: WalthersMainline 910-9867 HO EMD SD70ACe - DC - Canadian National #8015

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EMD’s E-8 (and successor, E-9) were the quintessential North American passenger locomotive of the 1950s through the 1970s. 450 E8A and 46 E8B units were produced, with an additional 100 E9A and 44 E9B locos following. The first E8s were delivered in 1949, with the last E9 being produced in 1964. These units pulled passenger trains from coast to coast, and later became the backbone of Amtrak’s fleet in its early days. Many more were later used in commuter service before being retired. Today several units live on in museums and tourist railroads throughout North America. What makes Rapido’s E8 and E9 models different than every E8 or E9 that has come before? Simple – we’re doing it right. Every E8 model out there is a “best guess” as to the nose, roof and windshield contours of the real thing. At Rapido’s we don’t believe in making guesses. That’s why we commissioned a 3D laser scan of Union Pacific E8 #942 at the Southern California Railway Museum. A 3D scan ensures that we get those impossible-to-guess contours bang-on accurate. Our engineers trace the scan and shrink it down to HO scale. Rapido’s E8 model features: 3D laser-scanned body shell Accurate nose and roof contours Seven different noses Three different back ends Two different sides – with and without lifting lug covers Three different steam generator options 36” fan, 48” fan or non-dynamic brake options Single- or dual-headlight configurations Freight or passenger pilots Three styles of side grills Original porthole sides or rebuilt with blanked sides (including unique variations) Skirted or non-skirted fuel tanks Original square and sloped or Hyatt roller bearing journal boxes Heavy die-cast chassis Smooth running drive system with all wheels powered Complete lighting effects – headlights, class lights, backup lights, ground lights, cab lights and more Numerous road-specific detail parts in both plastic and etched metal Below is a list of just SOME of the road-specific detail parts that we are producing: Four different sand filler hatch styles PRR Train Phone antenna Southern rooftop air tanks Southern large-capacity water tanks UP snow shields Cab-side walkways (2 styles) Pilot MU hoses ATS shoes PRR Nose lifting lugs Three different radio antenna Six different headlight/warning light inserts Various bug screens, mirrors, and wind deflectors Numerous grab iron configurations Several horn styles (in brass) And probably more that we’ve forgotten! Each E8A & E8B locomotive will have road specific details applied. Details are listed with each product. You can see a visual representation of the details by clicking the button below. More Information Item # 28564 Scale HO Locomotive Type Diesel Engine Style E8 Engine Electronics DC, DCC and Sound Road Name Southern

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Bowser HO Scale ready-to-run 70-Ton 2-Bay Covered Hoppers are based on Pullman-Standard prototypes built beginning in the mid 1950s and operated into the 2000s. They hauled cement, grain and other heavy, granular materials. These layout-ready freight cars feature injection-molded bodies with accurate decoration, molded details that stand up to layout operations, free-rolling trucks with metal wheels and magnetic knuckle couplers. The 70-Ton 2-Bay Covered Hopper model feature open or closed sides as appropriate for each scheme. They re great additions to your diesel-era freight trains.  HO Scale Features: • Ready to run • Road number 71300  • Roller Bearing Trucks with metal wheels • Interior & slope sheet braces and knuckle couplers. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including STYRENE which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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For #5, 9, 20-Series & 40 Series & Whisker® Couplers. Any coupler using the #232 (NO.5®) or #234 Gear Boxes. Shims will need to be trimmed to work with #242 Whisker® Gear boxes. 20 each per package

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This industry leading coupler features an all metal coupler head, shank, and Whisker® centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #144 Magne-Matic® Whisker® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #242 Snap-Together Gearbox or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated gearbox or insulated #24 coupler. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #144 Whisker® Metal Couplers - Short Underset Shank (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #144 Whisker® Metal Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Shank Length  -   Short (1/4") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Underset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Whisker® Head  -   Standard Head Works In Place of  -   #24, #34 (#144 in a #252 box), Short Underset "clone" couplers Works With  -   #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262, manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes #242 Snap-Together Gearbox Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Lid Type  -   Snap-Together Dimensions  -   7/16"L x 5/16"W x 1/8"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and 40-Series, All Whisker® Couplers Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   25/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #240 Double Headed Pin Vise #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43)

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The #118 coupler will work anywhere a NO.5®, #28, #38, #58, #118, #119 & #148 Coupler will work.The #118 Kadee® Magne-Matic® Coupler features a Metal Coupler, insulated #242 Draft Gear Box and Lid with center screw holes for mounting. Shelfs actually work. The #118 Coupler may be mounted with supplied #242 draft gear box or with Manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. Two pair per package Manual uncoupling requires the #241 Dual Tool. The "SF" Shelf Coupler can be easily modified to look like the type "F" Shelf Coupler or "H" Passenger Car Coupler. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box.It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair SF Metal Shelf Whisker® Magne-Matic® Coupler - Medium Centerset Shank (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #118 Whisker® Metal Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Shank Length  -   Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Whisker® Head  -  SF Metal ShelfHead Works In Place of  -   NO.5®, #58, #28, #38 (#148 in a #252 box), #118, #119, #158, medium centerset "clone" couplers Works With  -   #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262, manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes #242 Snap-Together Gearbox Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Lid Type  -   Snap-Together Dimensions  -   7/16"L x 5/16"W x 1/8"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and 40-Series, All Whisker® Couplers Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #240 Double Headed Pin Vise #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick

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This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The#28 Magne-Matic® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #213 or #232 Gearbox or with most other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. The #28 Coupler is the plastic equivalent to the NO.5® Metal Coupler. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #28 Plastic Shank Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank (2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style (2) Pair 055" ID & .100" ID Bushing/Sleeves (2) Pair #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors (2) Pair #213 Gearboxes (2) Pair #232 Gearboxes (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #28 Plastic Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank Shank Length  -   Medium (19/64") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style Head  -   Standard Head Works In Place of  -   NO.5®, #58, #118, #119, #148, #158, most medium centerset "clone" couplers Works With  -   #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #213 Plastic Draft Gearboxes: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   25/64"L x 5/16"W x 3/32"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #232 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   29/64"L x 19/64"W x 7/64"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #28 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications: Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" #28 in a #213 monted on bottom. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #28 in a #213 monted on top. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   23/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #28 in a #232 Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Side Holes  -   0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. (Screw length will vary) Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #230 Talgo Adaptor Insertion Pic #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #240 Double Headed Pin Vise #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43) #780 Tap (0-80) and Drills (#55 and #52)

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This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The#26 Magne-Matic® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #213 or #232 Gearbox or with most other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #26 Plastic Shank Couplers - Long Centerset Shank (2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style (2) Pair 055" ID & .100" ID Bushing/Sleeves (2) Pair #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors (2) Pair #213 Gearboxes (2) Pair #232 Gearboxes (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #26 Plastic Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank Shank Length  -   Long (25/64") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style Head  -   Standard Head Works In Place of  -  #146, long centerset "clone" couplers Works With  -   #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #213 Plastic Draft Gearboxes: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   25/64"L x 5/16"W x 3/32"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #232 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   29/64"L x 19/64"W x 7/64"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #26 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications: Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" #26 in a #213 monted on bottom. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #26 in a #213 monted on top. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   23/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #26 in a #232 Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Side Holes  -   0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. (Screw length will vary) Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #230 Talgo Adaptor Insertion Pic #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #240 Double Headed Pin Vise #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43) #780 Tap (0-80) and Drills (#55 and #52)

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This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The#24 Magne-Matic® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #213 or #232 Gearbox or with most other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #24 Plastic Shank Couplers - Short Underset Shank (2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style (2) Pair 055" ID & .100" ID Bushing/Sleeves (2) Pair #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors (2) Pair #213 Gearboxes (2) Pair #232 Gearboxes (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #24 Plastic Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank Shank Length  -   Short (1/4") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -  Underset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style Head  -   Standard Head Works In Place of  -  #144, short underset "clone" couplers Works With  -   #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #213 Plastic Draft Gearboxes: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   25/64"L x 5/16"W x 3/32"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #232 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   29/64"L x 19/64"W x 7/64"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #24 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications: Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" #24 in a #213 monted on bottom. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -  25/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #24 in a #213 monted on top. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   19/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #24 in a #232 Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   25/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Side Holes  -   0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. (Screw length will vary) Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #230 Talgo Adaptor Insertion Pic #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #240 Double Headed Pin Vise #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43) #780 Tap (0-80) and Drills (#55 and #52)

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