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Robert R.
Ran great...let me know where all the flaws in my track were and that's OK. I have Two 7% grades and that's where I ran into trouble. My fault for NOT taking the time to lay the track perfectly....However it is now broken at the nose arm just above the front trucks. Where do I sent it for repair???
BLI 8357 UP Big Boy #4014, "The Big Boy Tour" Excursion, Standard Finish, Challenger Excursion Tender, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, Smoke, HO
Lee R.
Painting a new landscape with Gypsolite hides the base layer, be it plywood or plaster cloth, and adds a realistic random texture to the landscape. You can still add whatever ground foam, static grass or shrubbery you want. It's important to add color to the Gypsolite before applying, unless you want hints of a light snowfall everywhere.
Scenic Express EX0050 ’GYPSOLITE’ - 1-GALLON ’GRIPPER JUG’
Capers B.
All sounds are great, which was what I was most interested in. It is so GREAT and cool to be able to use the BLI DCMaster and control the sounds running in DC,
BLI 7306 GE ES44AC, GN #2905, Empire Builder, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC (Fantasy Paint Scheme), N
Paul R.
Here’s the deal. After years of actually having the wrong nose contour a Es and F units Rapido did the homework to correct this. Having been around Es and ads I was very well aware of the discrepancy in models. Kudos to Rapido for putting out this beautiful model. We’ll worth it!!
Rapido 28533 HO EMD E8A (DC/DCC/Sound): Pennsylvania - 5 Stripe Scheme: #5896
Customer photo review of Athearn HO RTR SD40-2 w/DCC & Sound, UP #8040
Adam B.
Great looking locomotive with nice sounds and good performance. Very happy with the model and the service I get from Joe and the team at Factory Direct Hobbies
Athearn HO RTR SD40-2 w/DCC & Sound, UP #8040
Customer photo review of Athearn HO RTR SD40-2 w/DCC & Sound, UP #8037
Adam B.
Great looking locomotive with nice sounds and good performance. Very happy with the model and the service I get from Joe and the team at Factory Direct Hobbies
Athearn HO RTR SD40-2 w/DCC & Sound, UP #8037
Customer photo review of WalthersTrainline 931-1605 Flatcar - Ready to Run -- Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe #88985 (red, white), HO Scale
Dale M.
They were perfect for what I wanted. My wife decorated the flat cars with Christmas Decorations. They look great on the layout.
WalthersTrainline 931-1605 Flatcar - Ready to Run -- Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe #88985 (red, white), HO Scale
Customer photo review of Rapido X31A Boxcar (Double door): PRR Circle Keystone - 6-Pack, HO
Joseph C.
Very well detailed, weighted correctly though very free rolling so they track very well. (Please note to check coupler height before putting them on your layout)
Rapido X31A Boxcar (Double door): PRR Circle Keystone - 6-Pack, HO
Customer photo review of Rapido 135001A Procor 20K gal Tank Car: UTLX As Delivered Split P Logo, HO
Peter D.
A very well done model, sharp looking & loaded with fine details. If my layout and wallet were larger I'd order more. Regards, Peter
Rapido 135001A Procor 20K gal Tank Car: UTLX As Delivered Split P Logo, HO
Lohryn G.
Order was well packed and arrived undamaged. The track met expectations, no regrets with purchase. The shipping speed was reasonable but the tracking was a bit glitchy, showing it hadn’t left distributor but then arrived. All in all would purchase again from this seller
Micro Engineering HOn3 12-114 Code 70 36" Narrow Gauge Weathered Flex-Track (6)
Tim T.
Faller Gmbh 151704 HO Waiters and Restaurant Visitors -- pkg(6) Faller makes some great figures, and these are some very nice ones. They are nicely painted and will look great in my Alice's Restaurant recreation.
Faller Gmbh 151704 HO Waiters and Restaurant Visitors -- pkg(6)
Terence Y.
Only ran the train to see if ran ,will be running the unit a lot over the holidays. It’s on the shelf with my rapito and MRC n scale engines I purchased in the seventies. If the engine holds up to there standards I’ll be happy.
Kato USA 126-0309 4-8-4 GS-4 Southern Pacific Postwar Black #4445, N Scale
Barton M.
you all were fast in getting the box car out. very nice company to order from . you were nice in letting me know when the box car was ship and the tracking was nice also. I will deal with you all again. thank you for the having the part.
Athearn ATH-1330 HO 50’ ACF Combo Door Box Car, SOU #522789
Harold B.
Great find for me. The rail line I am modeling had this circus company come to town in the summer. These wagons are a nice addition to my circus train.
Micro-Trains N 983 02 272 20’ Containers Strates Shows Container 3-Pack #1
Dennis K.
Ordering was easy and it arrived quickly and packed wonderfully well for safe delivery! I'm VERY happy with the Walthers Controls 942-4000 DC Train Control! More powerful than what I was using and giving me much smoother and dependable operation of my locomotives! ... Hoping they are able to get more in stock so I can purchase a second one!
Walthers Controls 942-4000 DC Train Control -- 2 Amps, Up to 24 Volt-Amphere, 16-Volt Accessory Output, All Scales
John C.
LOOKS JUST LIKE THE REAL THING WHEN I WORKED ON THE WP...AS INFO I CREATE DIORAMAS RATHER THAN WORRYING ABOUT WORKING ROLLING STOCK AND TO THAT END IT LOOKS 200%.
Rapido 040035 HO EMD GP40 (DC/Silent): Western Pacific - Zephyr: #3502
Jim D.
First time with a silent BLI locomotive. Enjoy it just like the sound equipped but gives me some time to later upgrade if I wish. Easy to add a new decoder. Runs smoothly and the paint is crisp.
BLI 8336 EMD F3A, LV 512, Cornell Red w/ Black Stirpes, No-Sound / DCC-Ready, HO
Eric G.
I’m not very familiar with BLI products, but I must say that things have started off really well: smooth running, quiet, looks great (to my untrained eye). I’m optimistic about this locomotive and others from BLI. Thumbs up!
BLI 7738 EMD F3A, SP 337, Black Widow, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, N
Customer photo review of WalthersMainline 910-3010 60' High Cube Plate F Boxcar - Ready to Run -- Canadian National #793993, HO
Lynn S.
This car goes well with some of my other rolling stock. The detail is excellent and I'll be adding more of this type of car in the future.
WalthersMainline 910-3010 60’ High Cube Plate F Boxcar - Ready to Run -- Canadian National #793993, HO
Customer photo review of ATLAS HO TM 68' BULKHEAD FLAT CAR UNION PACIFIC [MOW] #915816
John C.
The level of detail on this MofW car is beyond belief and it is very nicely weighted. Now to find some UP equipment to put on the car,
ATLAS HO TM 68’ BULKHEAD FLAT CAR UNION PACIFIC [MOW] #915816
Jerry H.
I like Bowsers RS 3. It is a very unique locomotive. I have yet to install a decoder in it but I'm sure it is up to Bowsers standards. Also, the price was right.
Bowser HO 25239 Alco RS3 Hammerhead High Hood, Pennsylvania Railroad #8445 (Standard DC)
Robert D.
A great looking loco with crisp sharp painting that's been a long time coming to fill a niche in the market for Amtrak enthusiasts. Glad to have one in my collection.
Athearn ATH18265 HO GP40-2 Sound-Ready, Amtrak #661
Customer photo review of Miller Engineering Animation MIE883751 Acme Billboard, Large, HO and O Scales
Michael H.
This was fun, if a bit complicated. All the parts went together easily, and the electronics worked as promised. The kit will work best on top of a structure. The biggest challenge was cutting the 1/4" x 1" slots in the layout top and the electrical backboard to accommodate the large connector that links the sign to the electronics. It would be easier to mount the sign on top of a structure, and place the electronics inside. Still, I'm glad I made the purchase. It's a great conversation starter. ...
Miller Engineering Animation MIE883751 Acme Billboard, Large, HO and O Scales
Customer photo review of Woodland Scenics BR5032 J. W. Shoe Cobbler, HO
Joshua G.
This is a nice built-up with some good detail. The interior is easy to see and interesting. What'a nice about this is not just that it is built, but that it has some figures, a bench and other extras that normally would not be in a kit and you'd have to purchase/make/add separately. A nice addition to my street.
Woodland Scenics BR5032 J. W. Shoe Cobbler, HO
Customer photo review of BLI 3833 Cryogenic Tank Car, Linde, Single Car, N
Mason S.
Broadway 公司出品很棒的貨車，細節漂亮，優惠價值得購買。
BLI 3833 Cryogenic Tank Car, Linde, Single Car, N
Customer photo review of BLI 7259 H32 Covered Hopper, C&O, Variety 2-pack, N Scale (Fantasy Paint Scheme)
Mason S.
Broadway 公司出品很棒的貨車，細節漂亮，優惠價值得購買。
BLI 7259 H32 Covered Hopper, C&O, Variety 2-pack, N Scale (Fantasy Paint Scheme)
Customer photo review of BLI 7256 H32 Covered Hopper, Conrail, Variety 2-pack, N Scale
Mason S.
Broadway 公司出品很棒的貨車，細節漂亮，優惠價值得購買。
BLI 7256 H32 Covered Hopper, Conrail, Variety 2-pack, N Scale
Customer photo review of BLI 7030 EMD SD70ACe, UP #1943, "The Spirit" Locomotive, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, N
Mason S.
UP #1943/SD70ACe...非常漂亮的美國柴油機車頭...我非常的喜歡它...值得購買😊
BLI 7030 EMD SD70ACe, UP #1943, "The Spirit" Locomotive, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, N
Customer photo review of BLI 7263 H32 Covered Hopper, UP, Variety 2-pack, N Scale (Fantasy Paint Scheme)
Mason S.
Broadway 公司出品很棒的貨車，細節漂亮，優惠價值得購買。
BLI 7263 H32 Covered Hopper, UP, Variety 2-pack, N Scale (Fantasy Paint Scheme)
Customer photo review of BLI 6850 EMD F3A, SOO 202B, Maroon & Imitation Gold, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, N
Randall C.
Love the sound and the operating mats light, It’s almost like time travel back to the early 1960s when I got to watch the real ones.
BLI 6850 EMD F3A, SOO 202B, Maroon & Imitation Gold, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, N
Craig C.
Two beautiful locomotives. I now have four BLI Big Boys in my stable. Two paragon 3’s and two paragon 4’s. I would love to see a BLI Big Boy brass hybrid in the future. Can’t wait to run them! Craig C
BLI 9502 UP Big Boy 4-8-8-4, #4019, w/ Experimental Smoke Deflectors, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, Smoke, HO
Richard C.
I was having trouble with my rolling stock not sure if it was my old track or old equipment. I wanted some new good track to compare. Everything worked fine on the new track. Now I need to figure out which sections to replace.
Lionel O27 6-65033 Tubular O27 Curved Track
David S.
I was very much into cars in 1958 and this particular body style of Chrysler products of the era was very exciting in that the cars looked as if they were moving at 60 mph while standing still. This model is typical AMT, meaning it is beautifully crafted and a joy to just look at and wonder how the artist/engineers at AMT can constantly create these master works.
AMT AMT840 CHRISTINE 1958 PLYMOUTH FURY - RED 1:25 SCALE MODEL KIT
Ronald O.
Seems like I pre-ordered the GP 40 eons ago. It is well worth the wait. The paint job is great. All sounds and light functions work properly. I am a happy customer.
Rapido 040535 HO EMD GP40 (DC/DCC/Sound): Western Pacific - Zephyr: #3502
Allan P.
WOW! What a difference lighted passenger cars make. The kit is easy to install. Then you snap the roof back on and place the car on live track. Order several so you can have a whole train of lighted cars. Turn off the ceiling lights and enjoy! If you add a few seated passengers while you have the roof off, the effect is even better!
Walthers 920-1060 Lighting Kit for Fits WalthersProto(R) ACF, Budd & Pullman-Standard Cars, HO
Robert H.
Finally got an engineer's cap. Very well made. Will wear it in the train room and not out in public. Lol. No one will know what it is if they are not into trains.
Brooklyn Peddler 8 Adult Engineer Cap -- Blue
Robert H.
This Kato UP excursion train 7 car set is very cool. Looks great behind my Kato UP 4014 Big Boy. I also added the water tenders 809 and 814 along with a SD70M flat radiator UP 4015 to complete the consist.
Kato106-086 N Union Pacific Excursion Train 7-Car Set, N Scale
Nick L.
I really like it. This question should go to BLI, not you, but why are the markers on the blind end of the car and not the rear? I’ve been trying to find and observation car to “bring up the markers”. But nobody but brass mfg’s seem to want to make one.
BLI 8975 Z74D Business Car, PRR 120, "Pennsylvania", Mid-1930’s Appearance, HO
Gordon H.
i realy like my new five car christmas livery. Although, I was disapointed that right after I recived (paid for) my 5 car set, a new version was announced that looks way more holiday inspired. I still realy like the ones I got but I am left with a little livery envy.
BLI 9103 Heavyweight 5-Car Passenger Set, Christmas Paint Scheme, HO
Don N.
I like this flex track for use in hidden areas that I can lay down a perfect piece with no adjustments needed. Its just like laying down a standard straight track with the bump outs for pins & everything so there is little effort needed. If I need to make custom sizes I would use the Atlas flex track or Walthers if needed.
Life-Like Products 3004 Flex Track - 36" 91.4cm pkg(5) -- Code 100 Nickel Silver, HO Scale
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