Join us at The Original Whistle Stop Friday June 23, 2023 – 5:30 – 7:30 PM PST For an “Introduction to Digital Command Control” (Better known as DCC) George Bogatiuk, of Soundtraxx, will lead the demonstration on sound and motor control systems. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMTED Contact Fred or Paul at 626-796-7791 […]
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We have three new books that all serious fans of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads must have. ~John Signor just finished the Southern Pacific in San Francisco. This 344-page book with 560 photos and John’s fantastic maps (33 to be exact) is only $80.00 San Francisco was the nucleus of the wealth, power, […]
Great News for 2023 ! PIKO has announced the Southern Pacific’s Krause-Maffei ML-4000 “Prototype” Diesel Hydraulics, as delivered in HO scale. This is their third US locomotive – the HO scale Whitcomb 65T Diesel and the North Counties Transit District (NCTD) were a great success . Get your reservations in now! PIKO has informed us […]
A Passenger Car Collector dropped off 60 passenger cars for resale! Most of the Collection is Southern Pacific and Santa Fe. There are some Aurora Car Shops – CB&Q cars – more PSC SP cars than Paul can count! WP car Co – Beaver Creek – the Car Works – Cascade Models and Lambert. They […]
Hotter days and higher gas prices, has us all rethinking our summer fun. Reconnecting to your indoor activities, such a model trains and railroading can offer some relief, joy, and can be a fun thing to do to help keep you cool these next few months! Remember, here at the Original Whistle Stop, our staff […]