First appearing on American railroads in the late 1940s, Chemical Tank Cars provided a safe and efficient means for transporting industrial liquid loads. To protect the potentially volatile or corrosive chemicals they were intended to carry, the cars...

First appearing on American railroads in the late 1940s, Chemical Tank Cars provided a safe and efficient means for transporting industrial liquid loads. To protect the potentially volatile or corrosive chemicals they were intended to carry, the cars...

Refrigerated rail transportation revolutionized the North American produce industry in the early 20th century, allowing fresh commodities from the west to be sold for the first time in the east, and vice-versa. To expedite the delivery of these...

Refrigerated rail transportation revolutionized the North American produce industry in the early 20th century, allowing fresh commodities from the west to be sold for the first time in the east, and vice-versa. To expedite the delivery of these...

Refrigerated rail transportation revolutionized the North American produce industry in the early 20th century, allowing fresh commodities from the west to be sold for the first time in the east, and vice-versa. To expedite the delivery of these...

Refrigerated rail transportation revolutionized the North American produce industry in the early 20th century, allowing fresh commodities from the west to be sold for the first time in the east, and vice-versa. To expedite the delivery of these...

Before the development of the Pullman Standard PS-2, it was common practice to transport granular materials such as feed, cement, and sand in bags stacked inside boxcars. This meant that valuable space was lost, and while the bags could easily be...

Designed primarily for hauling coal in bulk-unit consists, the 40’ Quad Hopper could also be found frequently on mixed freights. Coming in several new paint schemes, the Bachmann 40’ Quad Hopper will make a great addition to any N scale freight car...

Designed primarily for hauling coal in bulk-unit consists, the 40’ Quad Hopper could also be found frequently on mixed freights. Coming in several new paint schemes, the Bachmann 40’ Quad Hopper will make a great addition to any N scale freight car...

Designed primarily for hauling coal in bulk-unit consists, the 40’ Quad Hopper could also be found frequently on mixed freights. Coming in several new paint schemes, the Bachmann 40’ Quad Hopper will make a great addition to any N scale freight car...

Designed primarily for hauling coal in bulk-unit consists, the 40’ Quad Hopper could also be found frequently on mixed freights. Coming in several new paint schemes, the Bachmann 40’ Quad Hopper will make a great addition to any N scale freight car...

The Wide-Vision Caboose (also known as Extended-Vision Caboose) was designed with a wider cupola projecting from its sides. After World War II, train cars began to be taller and wider than their predecessors. The extended cupola assisted the train's crew...

The Wide-Vision Caboose (also known as Extended-Vision Caboose) was designed with a wider cupola projecting from its sides. After World War II, train cars began to be taller and wider than their predecessors. The extended cupola assisted the train's crew...

The GP40 was considered the top of EMD's four-axle line when first introduced in the late 1960s. It visually differed from earlier GP models, featuring three radiator fans on its long hood, but was otherwise similar in style to the GP38, which entered...

The GP40 was considered the top of EMD's four-axle line when first introduced in the late 1960s. It visually differed from earlier GP models, featuring three radiator fans on its long hood, but was otherwise similar in style to the GP38, which entered...

The GP40 was considered the top of EMD's four-axle line when first introduced in the late 1960s. It visually differed from earlier GP models, featuring three radiator fans on its long hood, but was otherwise similar in style to the GP38, which entered...

EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive WISCONSIN CENTRAL #2001 - HO Scale. The GP38-2 is a powerful 2000 horsepower four-axle diesel-electric locomotive. Designed as a General Purpose road switcher, this locomotive was built by General Motors, Electro-Motive...

Founded in 1868 as a horse-car manufacturer in Philadelphia, the J. G. Brill Company would become one of the largest single producers of streetcars and interurban rail vehicles by the early 20th century. This classic Brill design is based on the...

Founded in 1868 as a horse-car manufacturer in Philadelphia, the J. G. Brill Company would become one of the largest single producers of streetcars and interurban rail vehicles by the early 20th century. This classic Brill design is based on the...

With production beginning in 1918, the USRA 0-6-0 was one of a selection of locomotives designed by the United States Railroad Administration during the brief period in World War 1when the US rail network was nationalized under government ownership...