I am looking to get a amtrak engine for my son to run on our layout. We are looking at the ge p42 because thatz what runs in our area. Does anyone have any experience with the kato ge p42 genesis dcc ready model? Are there any others I am missing that I should consider?

Hi Folks, Here's my latest product review. I hope you enjoy it! :) Thanks, Eric Siegel Eric's Trains

Hello, I have a mix of Walthers Proto and Kato rolling stock for the Southwest Chief Train I am building. I have decided to do all Kato rather than mix and thought I'd see if anyone else was doing the opposite and willing to trade their Kato for my Walthers. I would be willing to add a little...

Anyone want extra vehicles for their Amtrak train? I am going to start listing my Empire Builder consist that has seen many layouts and run many times. so far I only have two cars up: superliner transition sleeper and a series 1700 baggage car all of the vehicles I am putting up will be in...

Hello, I am thinking of purchasing a Rapido Amtrak F40PH Phase III, and am wondering what kind of passenger cars would be best to go with them. Price can be below $60 per car, but I am open to all suggestions.

Hi all! Thought I'd prod you guys for what passenger trains you're modeling. I'm always fascinated by what kinds trains people have, old or new. Tell us why you model that train also! I'm modeling the modern Empire Builder, after an amazing train trip I took with the family. The train grew on...

Does anyone know where to get either Cascade Talgo cars, or Talgo cars similar to those used by Amtrak in N scale. Thank you! Brandon

Hello everyone, I have loved trains since I was like a day old and now I finally have the space to build a layout. I already have a 8 x 4 table built and a few tracks on it but I am going to re-do everything this weekend. I am going to stick to Southern Pacific, Amtrak and BNSF.... even though...

Found some pictures of the new Amtrak American Cities Sprinter 64 at Railcolor (future Amtrak 600 series). From Ralcolor: "In 2010, Amtrak ordered seventy new electric locomotives from Siemens; the Amtram Cities Sprinter (ACS) 64. Delivery of the first unit is scheduled for the beginning of...

Neat article in the Times about increased ridership along the NEC due to increased airfare. http://nyti.ms/SmAr5J

Hello Everyone, I am interested in purchasing an Atlas AEM-7 for Amtrak in phase III paint scheme in either road number #908 or 911. If anyone has any available please let me know. Thanks in advance. Eric Kreszl Just to let everyone know I was able to find a AEM-7 today that I was looking...

Does anyone know where I can get some addon Amtrak talgo cars made my Electrotren.

Hi Im looking for a Ho Atlas AEM-7 #907 or #914 in phase v. I would prefer #907 because I already have #914, but i could always renumber it. If anyone can help me find one it would be much appreciated.