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Friday, July 30, 2010 -

HO SEEKER

December 09 2009

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You will find within this site many items that may assist you in repairing, identifying and collecting HO Trains. Listed in the "Literature Section" are Assembly Diagrams with Part Numbers for many different HO train engines and rolling stock. This includes Athearn, Bowser, Globe, Penn Line, Kato, Model Power, Model Die Casting, Roundhouse, Mantua, Tyco, AHM, Rivarossi, Bachmann, Varney, and many more. Additionally, Catalogs, Brochures and Product Sales Lists for these trains can be referenced here.

New Tyco Collector's Photo Album on the way!

November 10 2009

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Take a gander at the beginnings of our photo album of Tyco. More details will follow next week regarding the structure, content, purpose and requirements for the album. The intent is to be as inclusive of all members as possible with the goal of covering everything Tyco.

Loopy got me started on this with the 1950's catalogs.

Visit Tony Cook's HO-Scale Trains Resource.

January 07 2006

The web's most popular spot for the TYCO train enthusiast! This site covers both the Red and Brown Box Eras of Tyco. Check it out, there's a wealth of information there along with resources for tons of other HO Scale railroading.
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Posted by tykowolf On July 25 2010 At 02:47:16 AM

Christmas in July: The Los Angeles Limited.

When IHC folded, I eagerly snapped up several dealer selected sets in the crazy clearance sales that followed for the more I bought - the bigger the discount. This Union Pacific passenger pack tops my favourites featuring a dependable 2-10-2, a half dozen heavyweight cars along with two useful building kits including Arlee; a proper railway station that's almost Tyco to boot! The "free" metal wheels are less a bonus and more a necessity judging by past experience but that's quibbling. Overall, I rate the IHC LA Ltd: 10 out of 10.

Now if you'll excuse me, I've a new train set in a cosy room on a cold and gloomy afternoon - perfect weather for playing with trains!

Posted by tykowolf On July 11 2010 At 12:16:11 AM

No factory release sets? Me neither. Just have to make do.
Today I bought this:

The Pace Setter West! This industrial set boasts a pair of IHC SD24's that should handle the half dozen Athearn RTR freight cars with ease including 50' Piggybacks, always a railfan favourite. Bundled structures are the tidy Tyko Truck Terminal plus a very old friend: The Built-Up Lighted Factory... only not built-up... nor lighted... or even painted. Oh well, something to do over the holidays! The Ford van and McHenry couplers were a welcome surprise bonus and so all up, I give this set: 9/10.

Posted by tykowolf On June 29 2010 At 08:18:48 AM

Inspired by romcat's excellent Mixed Train Daily of last week, here is my one and only mixed train set.

Since I managed to damage a passenger platform whilst searching for a lost beaver laden HO Canuck, the Not Quite Tyco coaling station is still sealed for safety, awaiting a permanent layout. This was and is a fun set to run but sorely needed one last thing for completeness - especially in this place where, how's it go? Every train has a ...