Can anyone give me a couple of good sources for HO engines? I can only remember Caboose, Factory Direct Trains, and Trainworld, but I know there are lots of other good sources. I sure miss my short term memory!!- Mike
This isn't as good as TrainWorld, but:
http://www.wholesaletrains.com/
I'll try to beat Yampa Bob ;):
http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/index_brief.php
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/HO_Scale_Steam_s/1461.htm
Do not order until you check out this site.
I order from Micro-Mark. Never had a problem.
http://micromark.com/ (http://micromark.com/)
Sid
ebay has the favorite spot, a highly recommended site.
http://stores.ebay.com/THE-FAVORITE-SPOT_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm (http://stores.ebay.com/THE-FAVORITE-SPOT_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm)
Here are some I use.
http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/index.php Locs, rolling stock
http://www.cchobbies.com/ Figures
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/ Locos
http://www.micromark.com/freecat/mmfreecat.html Toosl, Locos
http://www.peachcreekshops.com/ Locos
http://www.rivercityrailroad.com/ Rolling stock
http://www.litchfieldstation.com/lobby/index.htm Very good for DCC components
http://www.walthers.com/ Good for reference but full price usually
Rich
I use Tower Hobbies site for quick reference, they at least give a few details such as loco and tender length, great pictures, and have a large Bachmann inventory.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/listings/cat-u.html
When searching at Caboose Hobbies, it helps to know the Walther's prefix number for manufacturers. For example, the Bachmann prefix is 0160, so entering the part number 016083607 in the advanced search retrieves the Spectrum UP 2-8-0.
Caboose Hobbies has been in business 70 years, the largest train store in the U.S. If you plan to visit the store in Denver, allow at least 5 days to see most of their inventory. To bypass the main page and get to the goodies, use this link.
http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/index_home.php