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Rivarossi HO Scale B&O Passenger Cars - 6 Cars in total - 1 RPO - 4 Passenger Cars - 1 Observation - All Heavy Weights - $70 plus shipping

A couple of the passenger cars don't have the couplers or coupler covers as this is how they were when I bought them 2 years ago. Private message me and I will let you know how to pay.


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Rivarossi HO Scale B&O Passenger Cars - 6 Cars in total - 1 RPO - 4 Passenger Cars - 1 Observation - All Heavy Weights - $70 plus shipping

A couple of the passenger cars don't have the couplers or coupler covers as this is how they were when I bought them 2 years ago. Private message me and I will let you know how to pay.


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Bruce]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10259 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:59:01 +0000 bdw9535]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10259
Atlas HO Conrail MP15AC #9626, has Kadee couplers and a NCE N141P decoder installed. $65.00 plus $10.00 shipping.


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Proto 1000 HO Conrail GP15-1 #1650, has Kadee couplers and a NCE D13SR decoder installed, $50.00 plus $10.00 shipping.


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Atlas HO Conrail MP15AC #9626, has Kadee couplers and a NCE N141P decoder installed. $65.00 plus $10.00 shipping.


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Proto 1000 HO Conrail GP15-1 #1650, has Kadee couplers and a NCE D13SR decoder installed, $50.00 plus $10.00 shipping.


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Bruce]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10243 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:08:58 +0000 TMo]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10243

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Walthers Conrail N-21 bay window, #21288.  Has Kadee #5 couplers installed. $10.00 plus shipping.


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Walthers Conrail N-21 bay window Operation Lifesaver #21256.  Has Kadee #5 couplers and Kadee metal wheelsets. $15.00 plus shipping.


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Two Bluford N-9 Cabooses #'s 18046 and 18196.  Both have #5 Kadee couplers and metal wheelsets.  $30.00 each plus shipping.
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Bruce]]>
Walthers Conrail N-21 bay window, #21288.  Has Kadee #5 couplers installed. $10.00 plus shipping.


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Walthers Conrail N-21 bay window Operation Lifesaver #21256.  Has Kadee #5 couplers and Kadee metal wheelsets. $15.00 plus shipping.


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Two Bluford N-9 Cabooses #'s 18046 and 18196.  Both have #5 Kadee couplers and metal wheelsets.  $30.00 each plus shipping.
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Bruce]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10074 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:03:28 +0000 jim currie]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10074 Jim]]> Jim]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10070 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:16:13 +0000 jim currie]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10070 jim

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933-3080 Double Track Swing Bridge, $48.00 plus shipping.


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933-3185 Single Track Truss Bridge, $20.00 plus shipping.


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933-3147 Trestle with Deck Girder Bridge, $25.00 plus shipping.


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Bruce]]>
933-3080 Double Track Swing Bridge, $48.00 plus shipping.


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933-3185 Single Track Truss Bridge, $20.00 plus shipping.


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Bruce]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10048 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:48:35 +0000 jim currie]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10048 Jim

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Jim]]> also is there anyone with a Athearn trainmaster frame with powered trucks that they would sell or trade or just a set of powered trucks.
Jim]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10034 Fri, 23 May 2025 02:04:26 +0000 jim currie]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10034 the American model is a rock island wood caboose the ye old huff and puff is a southern truss rod caboose 
the quality craft are both covered hoppers one D&M one nickel plate, the silver streak are 2 reefers one caboose one wood box.
pm me if you are interested in any one and I will post photo here as for cost they range from 6 to 10$ and will include more info upon request.
Jim]]> the American model is a rock island wood caboose the ye old huff and puff is a southern truss rod caboose 
the quality craft are both covered hoppers one D&M one nickel plate, the silver streak are 2 reefers one caboose one wood box.
pm me if you are interested in any one and I will post photo here as for cost they range from 6 to 10$ and will include more info upon request.
Jim]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10030 Sat, 03 May 2025 23:27:16 +0000 jim currie]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=10030 jim]]> jim]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9913 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 01:37:42 +0000 Seamus O'Leary]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9913
All titles published by Model Railroader magazine, Kalmbach Publishing and Atlas Model Railroad Company. Books are listed by category, title, author and price.  PayPal plus exact postage.  Located in Missoula, Montana.

GUIDES FOR BEGINNING MODEL RAILROADERS

HO Model Railroading Handbook: Build an Exciting HO Layout the Easy, Inexpensive Way by Robert Schleicher: $10
Building a Model Railroad Step by Step by David Popp: $10
All Aboard: The Practical Guide to HO Model Railroading by Model Railroader magazine: $5
764 Helpful Hints for Model Railroaders by Bob Warren: $1
Beginner's Guide to Locomotives & Rolling Stock by Cody Grivno: $12

BENCH WORK AND LAYOUT DESIGN

How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, 2nd edition by Linn Westcott: $5
Creative Model Railroad Design by John Armstrong: $15
Realistic Model Railroad Deign by Tony Koester: $10
Design Handbook of Model Railroads by Paul Mallery: $2
Modeling the Transition Era by Tony Koester: $8

TRACK PLANNING AND LAYOUTS

The Model Railroad Track Plan Book by John Armstrong: $20
Track Planning for Realistic Operation, 3rd edition by John Armstrong: $25
The Classic Layout Designs of John Armstrong: $12
The Atlas Beginner's Guide to HO Model Railroading #9 by Atlas Model Railroad Company: $5
101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders by Linn Westcott: $3
Six HO Railroads You Can Build, 2nd edition by John Armstrong and Thaddeus Stepek: $2
Atlas Custom Line HO Layouts, 2nd edition by John Armstrong and Thaddeus Stepek: $2
Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide by Jeff Wilson: $2
Trackwork and Lineside Detail by Kent Johnson: $8

WIRING AND DCC

How to Wire Your Model Railroad (DC) by Linn Westcott: $5
The Complete Atlas Wiring Book #12 (DC): $2
Easy Model Railroad Wiring (DC) by Andy Sperandeo: $12
Basic Wiring for Model Railroad: The Complete Photo Guide (DC) by Rick Selby: $
Wiring Your Model Railroad by Larry Puckett (DC & DCC): $15
DCC Made Easy by Larry Strange: $6
DCC Guide: How to Select and Use Your Command Control System by Don Fiehmann: $10
Wiring Projects for Your Model Railroad (DC & DCC) by Larry Puckett: $12

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Maintaining & Repairing Your Scale Model Trains by Jim Volhard: $12

SCENERY AND STRUCTURES

Basic Scenery for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide by Lou Sassi: $12
Basic Scenery for Model Railroaders, 2nd edition by Lou Sassi: $12
How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery, 3rd edition by Dave Frary: $20
303 Tips for Detailing Model Railroad Scenery and Structures by Dave Frary and Bob Hayden: $10
The Model Railroader's Guide to Mountain Railroading by Tony Koester: $12
222 Tips for Building Model Railroad Structures by Dave Frary: $8
Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles by Model Railroader magazine: $12
The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges & Trestles by Jeff Wilson: $15

OPERATIONS

How to Operate Your Model Railroad (All Scales) by Bruce Chubb: $10
Realistic Model Railroad Operation: How to Run Your Trains Like the Real Thing by Tony Koester: $15

HISTORY

The Great Northern Railway: A Pictorial Study, 3rd printing (1989) by Charles & Dorothy Wood: hardcover $75

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (my personal planning notes, diagrams, etc. and Model Railroader magazine articles on all aspects of the hobby. Archived in tabbed, three-ring binders): $10 each

Great Northern Railway Prototype & Design:
- The Empire Builder
- Great Northern Railway
- layout design
- track curvature
- three Atlas layouts
- purchasing model railroad equipment

Technical and modeling articles, references and diagrams:

- ballasting
- couplers
- electrical
- electrical accessories and structures
- maintenance and repair
- painting
- scenery
- soldering
- streets and highways
- structures
- tools
- terrain and landscaping
- weathering
- Blueprints for Atlas Snap-Track HO Layouts
- catalog of Atlas Model Railroad Products]]>
All titles published by Model Railroader magazine, Kalmbach Publishing and Atlas Model Railroad Company. Books are listed by category, title, author and price.  PayPal plus exact postage.  Located in Missoula, Montana.

GUIDES FOR BEGINNING MODEL RAILROADERS

HO Model Railroading Handbook: Build an Exciting HO Layout the Easy, Inexpensive Way by Robert Schleicher: $10
Building a Model Railroad Step by Step by David Popp: $10
All Aboard: The Practical Guide to HO Model Railroading by Model Railroader magazine: $5
764 Helpful Hints for Model Railroaders by Bob Warren: $1
Beginner's Guide to Locomotives & Rolling Stock by Cody Grivno: $12

BENCH WORK AND LAYOUT DESIGN

How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, 2nd edition by Linn Westcott: $5
Creative Model Railroad Design by John Armstrong: $15
Realistic Model Railroad Deign by Tony Koester: $10
Design Handbook of Model Railroads by Paul Mallery: $2
Modeling the Transition Era by Tony Koester: $8

TRACK PLANNING AND LAYOUTS

The Model Railroad Track Plan Book by John Armstrong: $20
Track Planning for Realistic Operation, 3rd edition by John Armstrong: $25
The Classic Layout Designs of John Armstrong: $12
The Atlas Beginner's Guide to HO Model Railroading #9 by Atlas Model Railroad Company: $5
101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders by Linn Westcott: $3
Six HO Railroads You Can Build, 2nd edition by John Armstrong and Thaddeus Stepek: $2
Atlas Custom Line HO Layouts, 2nd edition by John Armstrong and Thaddeus Stepek: $2
Basic Trackwork for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide by Jeff Wilson: $2
Trackwork and Lineside Detail by Kent Johnson: $8

WIRING AND DCC

How to Wire Your Model Railroad (DC) by Linn Westcott: $5
The Complete Atlas Wiring Book #12 (DC): $2
Easy Model Railroad Wiring (DC) by Andy Sperandeo: $12
Basic Wiring for Model Railroad: The Complete Photo Guide (DC) by Rick Selby: $
Wiring Your Model Railroad by Larry Puckett (DC & DCC): $15
DCC Made Easy by Larry Strange: $6
DCC Guide: How to Select and Use Your Command Control System by Don Fiehmann: $10
Wiring Projects for Your Model Railroad (DC & DCC) by Larry Puckett: $12

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Maintaining & Repairing Your Scale Model Trains by Jim Volhard: $12

SCENERY AND STRUCTURES

Basic Scenery for Model Railroaders: The Complete Photo Guide by Lou Sassi: $12
Basic Scenery for Model Railroaders, 2nd edition by Lou Sassi: $12
How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery, 3rd edition by Dave Frary: $20
303 Tips for Detailing Model Railroad Scenery and Structures by Dave Frary and Bob Hayden: $10
The Model Railroader's Guide to Mountain Railroading by Tony Koester: $12
222 Tips for Building Model Railroad Structures by Dave Frary: $8
Model Railroad Bridges & Trestles by Model Railroader magazine: $12
The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges & Trestles by Jeff Wilson: $15

OPERATIONS

How to Operate Your Model Railroad (All Scales) by Bruce Chubb: $10
Realistic Model Railroad Operation: How to Run Your Trains Like the Real Thing by Tony Koester: $15

HISTORY

The Great Northern Railway: A Pictorial Study, 3rd printing (1989) by Charles & Dorothy Wood: hardcover $75

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (my personal planning notes, diagrams, etc. and Model Railroader magazine articles on all aspects of the hobby. Archived in tabbed, three-ring binders): $10 each

Great Northern Railway Prototype & Design:
- The Empire Builder
- Great Northern Railway
- layout design
- track curvature
- three Atlas layouts
- purchasing model railroad equipment

Technical and modeling articles, references and diagrams:

- ballasting
- couplers
- electrical
- electrical accessories and structures
- maintenance and repair
- painting
- scenery
- soldering
- streets and highways
- structures
- tools
- terrain and landscaping
- weathering
- Blueprints for Atlas Snap-Track HO Layouts
- catalog of Atlas Model Railroad Products]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9863 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:22:18 +0000 cid]]> https://bigbluetrains.com/showthread.php?tid=9863