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The Pere Marquette 1225 train is an absolutely iconic silhouette that everyone who’s into trains, hobby or real, should know about! It’s a class N-1 2-8-4 Berkshire-type steam locomotive that was built all the way back in 1941! It’s had an incredible history since then, both on the rail and also serving as inspiration for … Read more
Louis Marx and the Marx Toys company flourished a lot during their operational years, to the point where back in the 1950s, they were the biggest toy company in the world! They produced everything from tinplate buildings, toy soldiers, toy dinosaurs, mechanical toys, toy guns, action figures, dolls, dollhouses, toy cars as well as manufacturing … Read more
We all remember what it was like to see Harry board the Hogwarts train for the first time! It gave us a glimpse into what the wizarding world had to offer. The carts full of sweets and junk food were something we all craved! We all felt jealous of Harry for standing there on platform … Read more
This post was updated in October of 2021 to include some great new Christmas train sets to help update your setup! We’re not really sure HOW Christmas train sets under the tree got started, but we’re all for it! As a kid, nothing really beats the magic of Christmas morning, opening presents and spending time … Read more
The EMD SW1500 is the most powerful locomotive in the SW series from General Motors. It is not a locomotive for intercity travels. Rather it is seen in stations and terminals doing carriage switching jobs. The history of the EMD Sw1500 The EMD SW1500 is manufactured by General Motors. General Motors had started its manufacturing … Read more
The EMD F7 is the most successful model of the F series of General Motors. It is also one of the greatest locomotives to ever run on the American railway. This legendary train may not have had the best high-tech engine of that time, but it still managed to win the hearts of many American … Read more
The BR Class 28 is one of the oldest diesel locomotives used in the British railways. It is known as a diesel-electric locomotive. The train had an unusual configuration of its wheelbase and did not quite fit the bill for replacing the old steam engines. The history of the BR Class 28 The BR Class … Read more
The exceptional locomotive, the P42, is one of the most well-known locomotives designed for passenger service. Even though this Genesis type is extremely rare, it has left an indelible mark on railroad history in North America. Let’s have a look at this fascinating Genesis series. The History of the P42 In the 1980s, Genesis was … Read more
The AC4400CW- GE Genesis is the locomotive that comes to mind first when you think of a locomotive with a single, high-powered AC-traction diesel engine. This locomotive, built by none other than GE, is one of North America’s most commercially successful AC-traction diesel locomotives. Let’s have a look at this article to learn more about … Read more
The BR Class 55 is famously known as one of the fastest and powerful diesel engine locomotives in the mid-1900s. They were responsible for making steam engine locomotives old-fashioned and took their place. The history of the BR Class 55 The BR Class 55 is one of the first diesel engine locomotives to enter service. … Read more
