Mike Militello |
12013 Wales Drive, Fredericksburg VA 22407
Phone (540) 846-6206 •
Email: pwc586@hotmail.com |
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Welcome! This is a web site dedicated mainly to HO model railroading and
model railroaders everywhere, at every age and skill level. Think of this web
site as a train store owned and operated by actual rail modelers. Our vision and mission is the
exact opposite of
most hobby and train shops. My partner Scott and I hope to prosper NOT by
CHARGING AS MUCH
AS
possible, but rather, by CHARGING AS LITTLE as possible. This includes
giving away as much as we can, especially modeling tips, how-to's and
information which would carry a price elsewhere; but here, they're free. And as
to product, we will only offer you a value proposition
that is unmatched. |
About Makin' Tracks |
Customer Satisfaction |
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Model Market - the stuff you
need "down there." |
These links will take you both to our ever-changing inventory of
products we purchase from various sources, plus the basic products every rail
modeler needs, which we keep in stock at all times. What you'll find here
represent a significant value which will in most all cases cost you less than
elsewhere. |
Specials |
When we have them, you'll find listings of exceptional value; honest
bargains often including close-outs from time-honored manufacturers,
pre-owned locos and cars and other items of exceptional value. Please note:
we don't put anything here unless we think it really is a big deal. |
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ATLAS HO LOCOS - MANY SOLD OUT & HARD
TO FIND
DCC & SOUND (Gold Series) OR DCC READY (Silver Series) |
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Conrail GP38-2
"Bicentennial" #7776
Gold: Partno: 10003241
Silver: Partno: 10003211 |
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Norfolk Southern GP38-2
"Thoroughbred" (2 Road Nos.)
#5634: Gold: Partno: 10003242
#5637: Gold: Partno: 10003243
#5634:
Silver: Partno: 10003212
#5637: Silver: Partno. 10003213 |
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Norfolk Southern GP38-2
"First Responder" #5642
Gold: Partno: 10002405
Silver: Partno: 10002369 |
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RAPIDO HO
MARINE INDUSTRIES (MIL) AND NATIONAL STEEL CAR
(NSC)
3800 CuFT CYLINDRICAL HOPPERS
These exquisite models accurately
portray the prototypes in every detail and include the following
features:
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Dofasco S-2 100-ton
trucks
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Two body variations
with six or 11 side panels
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Brake equipment
variations and additional air reservoir as applicable
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Etched running boards
and brake changeover platform
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Factory-installed air
pipes and coupler cut levers
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Finely molded plastic
walkway supports and end cages
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Full separate air
piping and brake equipment details
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Metal knuckle couplers
are fitted as standard
◄ Click the images
at left to see larger,
more detail pictures.
Order by number from 1 to 10.
Quantities limited. Order as many as you want, but
we can only fill from stock on hand.
PRICING:
Contact us for inflation-fighting
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HOW TO ORDER: Send an email to Mike Militello (pwc586@hotmail.com).
FOR ATLAS LOCOS, specify Atlas Partno and qty.
FOR RAPIDO HOPPERS, specify number (1-10) at right of images above
and qty.WE WILL SEND YOU
AN INVOICE BY RETURN EMAIL,
WHICH YOU MAY PAY BY CREDIT CARD, OR PAYPAL.
ALL ORDERS FILLED ON FIRST COME,
FIRST SERVED BASIS. |
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Quick Pick |
In stock, ready to ship essentials we keep
in stock ALL the time (or try to, anyway): track, joiners, Tortoise
motors, couplers, wheels, trucks - and more! Fast ordering, GREAT
prices! |
The Information
Resources |
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Looking for our "No-Fail" Tortoise Installation Instructions? Your
wish is our command! Find them at this
Tortoise No Fail Instruction Link.
You'll also find the excellent instruction from the manufacturer there.
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Articles
Formerly occupying space on this page, they became so numerous as to deserve a
special place of their own. The information you pay for elsewhere we give away
for nuttin'. We cover model railroad terminology, track installation, types and
selection of couplers, the basics of DCC, ballasting track, modeling short cuts,
converting "toy" cars to good models, making convincing scenery out of trash,
calculating a helix, and more. All, written in plain language, published as
Google Documents so you may copy, print or download. Want to know "how to?" or
"how did it get to be this way?" Follow this 'Splain
it to me link. These articles are being updated continuously. Feel free to
add your own experience and tips - just
shoot me an email.
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World's BEST Model Railroading Magazine: 3 initials, but perhaps NOT the
ones you think. No, I refer instead to MRH (Model Railroad Hobbyist
magazine) which is today's unchallenged leader in providing quality information
and stunning portrayals of modeler layouts. ALL of it for FREE, all delivered by
simple download. Go to the site and sign up. Supported entirely by advertisers,
this publication is exactly what rail modelers need right NOW. And ALL
past editions are online, all free for the taking. Here's the link:
Model Railroad
Hobbyist magazine.
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WORLD'S BEST TRAIN SHOWS! |
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Held four times each year, the Great Scale Model Train Shows are a 3 decades
long tradition in the Baltimore, MD area. These are juried, scale model shows
to assure you of the best variety and huge inventory of everything railroad.
- Locos, cars, electronics, scenery, supplies, tools.
- ALL scales, scores of brand names, and 900 or more vendor tables.
- Railroadiana, antiques from the real railroad, books, videos and
wardrobe.
- Free parking
- 3 & 1/2 acres
- Food and refreshments
- Dozens of operating, museum quality layouts
Learn more at the website:
www.gsmts.com |
Our Customers and Friends
at Work and Play! |
Need inspiration? Want to see what others are doing? This is the place for you.
We publish photos sent to us by customers and friends. Click
this CustomerWork link to see 'em. |
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