Alexander B.
Phenomenal locomotive from Rapido. The detail is amazing, the sound is out of this world, and it runs very smooth right out of the box. Top notch stuff!
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Rapido Trains 27513 EMD SW1200: Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific #924 (Flexicoil Trucks), DCC & Sound, HO
Michael S.
Does exactly as advertised! Easy to use. Solved a number of issues at our train museum which had a number of locomotives with unknown addresses. Great product.
Broadway Limited Address Changer 1020
Robert M.
Outstanding buying experience with Factory Direct Hobbies! Great communication, fast secure shipping, top quality Lionel Legacy engine, all at an absolutely unbeatable price. Will definitely be back!
Lionel 2131440 Reading LEGACY 4-6-0 Camelback #652, O Gauge
Daniel D.
This Proto GP 9 is perfect for my 1990s era Hiawatha Ave line. Looks great, runs smooth as butter and sounds fantastic. Factory Direct has the best price too!
WalthersProto 920-42710 EMD GP9 Phase II - LokSound 5 Sound and DCC -- Soo Line #2413 (white, red, black), HO
Jeffrey B.
Excellent model, by far the best HO GG1 on the market. Reliable runner and great shelf queen when not on the layout.
BLI 6360 PRR GG1 Electric, #4883, DGLE, 5-Stripe, Gold Leaf Lettering & Stripes, Roman Lettering, Paragon3 Sound/DC/DCC, HO
Scott L.
These containers work well with the Walther's REA intermodal flats and will be an welcome addition to my 1960s-era layout.
Walthers SceneMaster 949-8680 20’ Smooth-Side Container with Right Side Door 2-Pack - Ready to Run -- Railway Express Agency #260090, 260092, HO
Carl S.
Package arrived 100% as described and detailed in the description. I have examined the pieces and everything is as should be, I have not started the kit yet much less completed it, so there is no photos to share. I absolutely would use them again and can't think of any reason not to recommend them to anyone else.
Polar Lights 999 Star Trek Strange New Worlds U.S.S. Enterprise 1:1000
James B.
These I-Beams will add a needed touch of realism to the steel mill scene on my Christmas platform this year. Factory Direct had the best on line price for the product and the shipping. Very good people to deal with. Will definitely be buying from them again.
Jim Bennett
Lionel O 6-83223 Steel I-Beams (12)
Ian M.
I ordered 12 of these wagons,But you sent me 11 wagons and 1 useless snow plough, It is not much use in this part of the world,
I will keep it because there are to many hassles to send it back
Regards Ian
Walthers Proto 920-110064 45’ Difco Dump Car, Burlington Northern Santa Fe #902575, HO
Matthew J.
BLI out did themselves with the Gs4. Details are beautiful with crisp paint lines. The sound from this one is the best they’ve done so far in my opinion. Don’t miss out.
BLI 7610 Southern Pacific GS-4, #4449, Modern Excursion, Daylight Paint, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, Smoke, HO
Mitchell L.
Factory Direct Hobbies is my go-to on line hobby store since 2019. They generally have fair prices, and often have great prices on all my favorite HO stuff. This PS C&NW covered hopper wears one of my favorite paint schemes for a railroad livery that does not include a fireball (WM). The paint match is almost perfect and all the lettering is crisp and readable with no burring of the small lettering. The details are correct and it runs well. I have yet weighed it or put it through a technical ch...
WalthersMainline 910-7047 HO 50’ Pullman-Standard PS-2 2893 3-Bay Covered Hopper - Ready to Run - Chicago & North Western(TM) #95420
Keith M.
Kit went together nicely, the pieces are sized and fit with nice precision. Stained the wood and then colored the walls with pan pastels. I'm still applying detail, so no pictues yet.
Blair Line 2005 Greene’s Feed & Seed -- Kit - 7-3/16 x 2-13/16" 18.3 x 7.1cm, HO Scale
Donald S.
this is my third set of engines from Rapido they are the most beautifully detailed models I have ever purchased. They are quiet, consistently, good quality, and great pullers I am looking forward to my GE 44 tonners their service department is amazing. It puts all the rest of the manufacturer to Shane.
Rapido 37023 HO ALCo FA-1 + FB-1 (DC/Silent): Lehigh & New England: #702 + #753
Benjamin G.
This locomotive is highly detailed and the faded appearance with the UP patches looks cool. It also sounds great and runs nicely. 10/10
Athearn Genesis ATHG64926 HO GP40P-2 w/DCC & Sound, UP #1373
Graham A.
Woodland scenics are great products and can be purchased at a lot of retailers. We placed a large order with Factory Direct Hobbies and are very impressed with their service.
Goods arriveed in Perth, Australia well packed and we were able to track the parcels progress at all times.
Will have no hesitation with dealing with this supplier again.
Graham
Woodland Scenics 5702 Expansion Hub - Just Plug
David C.
Very nice addition to Layout..
Used it on Track Signals and Grade Crossings.
Little filing and clean up, Silver Paint and their ready...
Great Product..
The N Scale Architect 20080 Relay Cabinet/Signal Box - Making A Scene(TM) -- Unpainted Metal Kit - Medium pkg(4), N Scale
Ricardo R.
Looks great. Really enhances the layout. Interior lighting is a great feature.
Looking forward to my next purchase in this type of product, Rick.
Woodland Scenics BR5068 Carver’s Butcher Shoppe - HO Scale
Stephen M.
Very clean crisp detail,,great sound and adjustable functions like forward and reverse warnings, lighting is great,marker lighting is a nice touch. Worthy model thanks FDH and BLI.
BLI 4272 EMD GP20, Conrail #2111, Blue & White, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, HO
Jason O.
I love it
Its a cool little caboose with good detail, it rolls good on the tracks, and the couplers are good height.
Pennsylvania #476087 - Bobber Cabooses - HO Scale
David S.
This is the best engine Athearn has produced bar none. They have raised the bar with the detail and lighting. This engine is on par with ScaleTrains.
Athearn HO G2 SD70ACu, CPR #7000, DC
Michael C.
Great detail, and sound, smoke works well with mineral oil, and of course (for me) the only choice is steam...
BLI 6804 Reading T1 4-8-4, "Iron Horse Rambles" Excursion #2102, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, Smoke, HO
James L.
Wife let me look at it before she wrapped it for Christmas tell you more in another month it was pretty from the box can’t wait to run it
BLI 7328 2-8-0 Consolidation, C&O 162, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, Smoke, HO
John S.
The engine goes good with my Ringling Brothers passenger car set. I purchased this set of cars 30 years ago, the cars are Round House product. The paint scheme would look great, change the lettering a Christmas saying and year. I am still collecting yearly Christmas cars, my set goes goes back to 1983, first car put out by Con Cor. Have over 30 some cars.
Bachmann 53701 RINGLING BROS. & BARNUM & BAILEY - USRA 0-6-0 HO, HO Scale
Jerry A A.
Found the Rapido Alco Pa-1 & Pb-1 to be very detailed & well worth the money paid. I am very happy with purchase.
Rapido 023532 PA-1/PB-1 Set: PRR #5754 and #5754B, A/BSet DCC/Sound, HO
Richard H.
Excellent model. Very well done. I never rode the buses but. My. Mother knew I liked trains. On. My birthday she. Would take. Us Long Beach on blimps red cars. Always been a fan. Of. Pe.ll
Athearn ATH29072 HO Intercity Bus, Pacific Electric Long Beach
Michael F.
Delighted to have this for my expanding fleet of switchers! Currently operating on an 18' by 24' layout designed and build by Rasch Studios. It is an amazing layout!!!
We are in the design phase for expanding it to the neighboring 18' by 24' building which will more than double the track footage. This expansion will have two mainline tracks with the balance being yards and spurs servicing various industries.
Athearn ATH29766 HO SW1500 Locomotive with DCC & Sound, Union Pacific #1014
John T.
Purchase the AT&SF Budd Passenger cars in advance of an :upgrade" to my layout to allow running of longer cars (going from 18" radius to 24" radius) and I wanted to make sure that i had the cars in my possession. They look awesome and even purchased the lighting kit for a couple of the cars. Great prices as well!!
WalthersMainline 910-30002 85’ Budd Large-Window Coach - Ready to Run -- Santa Fe (silver), HO
Michael F.
Nice turntable, does not require cutting a hole in the benchwork. the optional motor drive is a nice addition to this easy to use (and inexpensive option) to Your layout.
Atlas Model Railroad Co. 2790 N TURNTABLE
Brian L.
I have been waiting 3 years for these pass.cars. they look great. Having them puts the Finnishing touch on my BN Executive train. Thanks Joe for finally getting them to me.
Athearn Roundhouse RND79123 HO Streamline Passenger Cars, BN #1 (3)
Donald V J.
Unfortunately, I made a mistake, and did not realize that it was in N Scale. I have been in HO for 75-plus years, and mis-read the ad. I will be returning it to you as soon as can get to a UPS Store.
You offer a great service, and I will continue buying from you.
I had a Model Train store back in 1970 to 1986, and sold it to a friend at that time.
Then I went back into the public transit field.
Regards,
Don Jewell
Bluford Shops 44280 International Car Bay Window Caboose Phase 4 - Ready to Run -- Southern Pacific 1406 (Boxcar Red, orange Bay Window), N Scale
Mary B.
My son wanted one of these because this locomotive's design is very close to that of the West Point Route's two class P-74 4-6-2s and there isn't an actual model of either P-74 available in almost any scale apart from a Key Imports/Samhongsa HO-scale brass import that was made in the 1980s. He thus plans to eventually turn it into a "stand-in" model of Atlanta & West Point #290, which his father and I both rode behind during the late 1980s and early 1990s when it was pulling excursions for the N...
BLI 7992 USRA Heavy Pacific 4-6-2, Unlettered, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, N
Robert H.
Got this retired diesel locomotive due to it having the number 844 that is now used on the current in service UP steam locomotive. This diesel is now in use at the Nevada Southern Railway. Looks just like the real locomotive in Nevada.
BLI 9580 EMD GP30, UP 844, As Appears Today, No-Sound / DCC-Ready, HO
Kevin H.
Wanted to see how a Broadway limited stealth locomotive would perform under a different decoder. I was impressed. Don't get me wrong I like their sound and dcc locos, I wanted to experience one without sound.
BLI 7907 Southern Pacific 2-8-4 Berkshire, T1a #3509, 4-axle Tender, No-Sound / DCC-Ready, HO
Robert H.
Went together very well and I'm now in the process of painting it. Will do a paint job that matches a tugboat in Duluth MN. Looks great alongside the railroad car float.
Walthers Cornerstone 933-3153 Railroad Tugboat -- Kit - 13 x 3-1/2 x 3-7/8" 32 x 8.7 x 9.6cm, HO Scale
Scott D U.
The purchase was as easy as the delivery time. Both took a short tim and produced great results. Very happy with the locomotive too!
BLI 7360 Union Pacific 4-8-4, Class FEF-3 #844, Black & Graphite, 1989 - 2013 Excursion w/ Mars Light, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, Smoke, HO
Henry K.
Beautiful detail, good sound, runs smoothly. It wasn't on the tracks at my local model railroad clubbmore than 5 minutes when I was advised that the paint scheme was never put on this type of METRA engine but on another kind. Nonetheless, since it is a fantasy scheme, I am not concerned about trying to match the real thing. It looks great to me.
Athearn ATH64729 HO RTR F59PHI w/DCC & Sound, METX #405
Kevin L.
The two items I bought, the tires and water columns, were items I had been searching for for some time. I am happy that they fit my needs. The response to my order was quick and I appreciate all the updates.
Durango Press DP-93 Auto Tires pkg(12), HO Scale
James B.
I am acquiring parts for a scratch build project and the stairway treads are perfect for the prototype building I will be modeling. I will have plenty left over for other projects.
Plastruct 90442 STA-4 2pk STAIRWAY, HO
Michael F.
This is an incredible addition to the UP power of my fleet! I have fond memories of seeing these operate on the UP lines of the western US. Hats off to you guys for providing such nice era locomotives!
Athearn Genesis ATHG71645 HO DDA40X w/DCC & Sound, UP #6905
Joseph C.
Nicely detailed girder in a great PA RR colors. The track rails are a bit tall, code 100 i believe, they can easily be replaced with whatever rail one uses. I use 83code and it was easily modded to fit. The underside has two pins you can then push out the old rail easily, which is a nice feature if it was intended.
Bachmann 44603 Girder Bridge - E-Z Track(R) - Assembled -- Pennsylvania Railroad (Tuscan) - 10-1/2" 26.7cm Long, HO Scale
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