Locomotives Database

The Locomotives Database at iModeler

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HO Scale Santa Fe Snaptite kit by Monogram

by Rick Schad "The Pope of Plastic" on June 17, 2025 · in Uncategorized · 8 ≡

Well this is different for me! I found this old Monogram Snaptite kit at a model show and just had to do it. Here is proof that you can make a nice looking model from a cheap easy kit. Build time about 30 minutes, paint and weathering [...]

Trumpeter 1/35 DRB Class 52 locomotive

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on June 15, 2023 · in Uncategorized · 18 ≡

Trumpeter did a good job in depicting the iconic WWII German locomotive at the 1/35th scale. Or maybe I am not familiar enough with the locomotive to criticize design issues...

Aoshima 1/45 DD51 Japanese Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotive.

by Clarence Novak on December 12, 2021 · in Uncategorized · 2 ≡

Aoshima 1/45 DD51 Japanese Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotive In service 1962-1978. This kit was 3000 Parts including PE - detailed duplicate systems including dual engines, transmissions, and engineer stations. Added brass handles and railings. [...]

Video: Kriegslokomotive BR 86 - Hobby Boss 1/72 – Train Model

by iModeler Youtube Picks on December 6, 2021 · in Aviation · 1 ≡

1/87 Revell BR01 Express Locomotive

by PHILLIP EVANS on August 24, 2021 · in Uncategorized · 8 ≡

Just completed the build of the Revell 1/87 (HO gauge) BR01 Express Steam locomotive. Paints used are Vallejo Model color Vermilllon Red, Oily Steel and Black. All brush painted. Had a choice of 4 different sets of decals for four [...]

Industrial Locomotives AKA "Critters"

by Mike Maynard on September 30, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 10 ≡

In the real world of railroading there are three levels of diesel locomotives; the high horsepower locomotives produced by General Electric and Electro Motive, the medium 2000 HP units, followed by heavy duty switch engines in the 100-125 [...]