Pulling Yard Duty Well Into the Forty's – Pennsylvania 0-8-8-0 Steam Engine

Built by Baldwin in 1919 the Pennsylvania 0-8-8-0 Steam Locomotives where considered in their time to be some of the most powerful reciprocating steam engines ever built.

These well fed workhorses where drafted for the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh.  They pulled their duty honorably until the mid 40's when you could find one of these steamers humping cars in the yard or pulling transfer runs.

Eventually in 1945 reliable, efficient, low maintenance diesel-electric locomotives replaced the CC2s Mallet Class 0-8-8-0's, of which there where only 10 originally built by Baldwin in "1919".

Lionel has done it again an brought an American classic to life in O Gauge. Lionels Vision Line | Steam Engines brings to you for the first time the Pennsylvania CC2 [0-8-8-0] Steam Locomotive and Tender.

• New Steam and Smoke Features
• Upgraded Sound

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German and U.S. Engineering Pull Together To Produce -- AC6000 Diesel

The AC6000 Diesel Locomotives whether Union Pacific 7517 or CSX 618 the 6000 series locomotives are hands down some of the most powerful engines gliding across rails today. General Electric and Deutz MWM designed these 76 footers to carry 5,500 gallons of diesel fuel and provide enough brute force to hall thousands of tons of freight. You'll commonly see these "Guerrillas" rumbling across tracks at any railroad crossing throughout the country.

Lionels Classy Classic Line | STANDARD O-Scale AC6000 Diesel Locomotive  (not pictured) >>>

Odyssey II Speed Control and Legacy Rail Sounds.

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Fox Vally Model Works – N Scale General Electric ES44AC

Freight traffic is booming in the United States and GE is bringing good things to light. Orders are coming in by the hundreds from the six major rail transportation companies and their is an all out war between manufactures to produce quality products. General Electric once again is at the forefront of train manufacturing.

With companies such as BNSF, Norfolk, Canadian National, Union Pacific, and CSX constantly demanding the best for less, EMD and GE… the two dominant diesel manufactures are in a serious biding war to land the service rich contracts.

GE appears to be the winner as their locomotive division is cranking these babies out in record numbers. GEs Evolution Series has long been synonymous with perfection and this diesel locomotive is no acception. Equipped with state of the art traction inverters housed in a cabinet behind the crew compartment this mammoth modern locomotive is bound to rule the rails for most locomotive transport companies in the United States and abroad.

Fox Vally Model Works is Proud to Bring this Railed Workhorse to YOU in Tiny N Scale…

• 2 Cabs
• Directional Headlights
• Illuminated Ditch Lights
• 5 Pole Motor w/Dual Flywheels
• Simple DCC installation
• and Much more!

General Electrics - ES44AC Diesel Locomotive

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This Ones a Beauty – Santa Fe (2-10-10-2) 3000 Steam Locomotive

In her hay day she was the titanic of ships. This 1911 marvel of engineering was only marveled for so long before her lack of steam power at high velocities was recognized. This lack of power deprived the locomotive of enough force the to keep the cylinders in pace. She was underpowered but a marvel never the less. Tipping the scales at almost a million pounds this gigantic steam engine saw operation proudly from 1911 until 1918.

Her sleek before her times design is not to be ignored. She was a head turner then and is a head turner now.

Lionel has brought the Santa Fe 2-10-10-2 3000 Steam Engine to life for O scale modelers. We must congratulate Lionel on their first cab controlled adjustable steam and smoke effect. This beauty comes with top notch sound effects and Odyssey II Speed Control.

She's a beauty ain't she…..
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Known as the "J' to those who maned her, this powerful speed demon once hit the astounding speed of 115 mph. Considering todays Amtrak's HPP-8 Hippo travels the  northwestern corridor at a modern speed of 125mph the 4-8-4 "J" steam powered loco accounted for one heck of a ride in her day…

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As the "J" maintains it's place in history as the last mainline steam loco to traverse U.S. rails, Bachmann decided to deliver the goods with this one.

Equipped with:

• DCC, ready for speed
• Mark II Couplers
• RP25 wheels
• and much more…

The ho scale bachmann  4-8-4 Class J Norfolk and Western will make a great addition to any steam locomotive lovers collection.

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Walthers HO Scale High Hood EMD GP20 Diesel Locomotive

Walthers recognized the importance of these high hooded monsters and has brought the mid 50's prototype to life once more. The higher hoods in the from and rear of the cap was an attempt to make overhauling these locomotives easier. As the 50's ensued, many of the prominent railroads of the era picked up these locos from other company's as they where know to operate efficiently at high altitudes which had given many locomotives problems due to changes in atmospheric conditions.

Classymodeltrains.com and structuresandtrainsbyfred.com have teamed up to offer this timeless piece of rail history to you in all its splendor. Fred, owner of structuresandtrainsbyfred.com has taken the time to provide a wide variety of diesel and steam replicas. Fred's prices are OUTSTANDING, you'll be hard pressed to find prices lower than this former eBay power seller is willing to offer.

In addition to these already low cost… If you order through classymodeltrains.com, we'll pay your shipping and handling fees!  

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Walthers HO Scale Lackawanna F3 - F4 Diesel Locomotive

Following the unveiling of the FT series diesel locomotives, EMD, famous diesel train manufacturer produced a masterpiece. The F2 boasted 1,350 horsepower. Its familiar strength came from his older brother the FT!

In production for a limited time the F2 set the standard for years to come. Shortly following the F2 came the EMD F3. The F3 series was slated to operate as both a passenger liner and a freight hauler. the F2 and F3 performed admirably until their decommissioning in 1949. They where then replaced by the infamous F7's

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Walthers – Express Box Car (Rebuilt Troop Sleeper) – Assembled (2-pack) HO – Erie Lackawanna

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Similar to AMTs Acela  -  HHP-8 Hippo Reaches 125mph Across Northeast Corridor

Known as the Hippo to those close to her, the HHP-8 is a double ended electric passenger locomotive that has exclusive rights to the territories surrounding Baltimore all the way down the eastern cost to Washington DC.

The Sleek 8000 horsepower HPP-8 Hippo has a distictive  slant nose that any speed freak would love. The Hippo has all but replaced the AEM-7. Even with a history of Unfavorable setbacks. It was noticed in 2002 that the HHP-8s had a sever problem with foul dampers within their trucks. The dampers act as shocks under trucks. Hippos where yanked from the lines re-fitted and put back to work. They have been pushing people from New York to Boston for well over a decade with safety in the forefront!

There where originally 21 Hippos built and those same locomotives are humping rails as we speak.

Lionel brings to you its new AMTRAK HHP-8

• Directional lighting
• Metal Frame
• Die cast Metal Trucks
• Realistic Horn & Bell
• CW-80 Transformer
• Fast Track
• and much more!

Amtrak HHP-8 Amfleet Passenger Set
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Conquered the Great Open Plains 70 yrs Ago and Still Chugging Along – Challenger UP3985

The Union Pacific 3985 Challenger is a monstrous 4-6-6-4 Steam Engine. His brute strength has allowed him to perform up until this very day. He is the last of two original work horses from the 40's,50's, and 60's.

His counterpart… UP 3977 is tucked away comfortably in a plush museum somewhere, we'll get back with you as to his exact location.

However as hinted at before… the magnificent UP3985 remained in operation until "2008". This makes him one of  the oldest operating trains in actual use… that means with a JOB!

Lionel Has Once Again Graced Us with this Living Legend in Miraculous Detail through the Eyes of 1:48 Gauge.

The CHALLENGERS had a purpose thats for sure. The story is they where slated to be single handed heroes of pre WW2 plains States. These locomotives where to speed delivery of freight and mail in the great open plains. And thats exactly what they did!

O Lionmaster 4-6-6-4 Challenger, D&RGW from Lionel offers these engines with state of the art DCC and  Odyssey II Speed Control. This popular Lionel is never going away!

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