Weekly Quick Hits

Hey everybody! Welcome to the weekly "Quick Hits" -- it's our mini-showcase of rare, unique, and budget friendly items that we've just added to our always-expanding inventory. Most of these items are new arrivals coming from all over the country and hand-picked by yours truly for the weekly showcase. My selection knows no bounds, and includes picks from Post-War to Modern, HO scale to O Gauge, and so much more! Without further ado, let's roll into what we got this week!

 

HO Round-Up

Kicking off the week and first up for the Ho round-up is this SD-70 G6405 Diesel locomotive sporting the Conrail road name. Packing tons of power in its DC ready motor, and sporting the traditional "Bright Future" blue paint job those Conrail locomotives were so famous for creates an incredible life-like experience on your HO layouts. If this Conrail model has worked its charm on you, you'll be happy to find the official listing here. And if you're looking for something different -- We have so many more great HO options for both steam and diesel locomotives on our website at Trainz.com.

Manufacturer: Athearn

Model Number: G6405

Road Name: Conrail (CR)

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5163199.

 

Post-War Picks!

This week's Post-War selections are a couple of home-run pieces if I do say so myself. Coming up first for my Post-War picks is this vintage Lionel O-Gauge 2543 Pennsylvania Aluminum Pullman car originally produced from 1955-1956. Getting our hands on this piece early last week was a pleasant surprise because the condition of some of these older post-war items can sometimes be a bit of a toss-up! But, this beautiful passenger has stood the test of time, with the original patina holding up great over the course of half a century. Whether you're just collecting Post-War cars, or operating them, this historic piece is a great addition thanks to a strong aesthetic appeal, and verified functionality! The listing for this Pullman car can be found here. Need some more Passenger cars? We've got you covered with plenty of Post-War selections on our website!

Manufacturer: Lionel

Model Number: 2543

Years Manufactured: 1955 - 1956

Road Name: Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5119904.

 

The Post-War Hits Keep Rolling

My next pick for the Post-War selection is a doozy to say the least! And I mean that in the most flattering way possible. This Lionel 2291W 2379P/C AB Super Freight Train Set from 1957 is going to come in on the pricier side, but the rarity and condition of this particular set demands a shout-out for the quick hits this week! Upon initial inspection, I couldn't help but to notice how excellent the items in this vintage set looked. The A-unit shows some normal wear and tear over the years, but overall this is an incredibly well-taken care of Post-War set. Throw in that top notch quality from Lionel Post-War manufacturing, and you're in for one heck of a piece for your collection! If this vintage Post-War Super Freight set is calling your name, have no fears because you can find its official listing here. And if you're hunting for additional post-war sets, we have a massive selection of great sets from the Post-War era from makers like Lionel and Marklin just to name a couple.

Manufacturer: Lionel

Model Number: 2291W

Years Manufactured: 1957 - 1957

Road Name: Rio Grande

Scale/Era: O Postwar

Model Type: Sets Scale

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5203098.

 

Oh My O-Gauge!

It seems I've just gotten a little fixated on the Conrail road name this week, as I once again find myself selecting another Conrail locomotive for my O Modern selection this week. But hey at least it's not another diesel locomotive. No, this Weaver 1067 Conrail Gold Edition is a beautifully made electric GG-1 locomotive sporting the #4800 road number and featuring that ever popular "Bright Future" blue Conrail paint job. The team at Weaver didn’t hold back when they designed this model capturing so many great elements of the real life GG-1 locomotives with its true to original design evident from the number boards to the pantographs! Couple a great design with fully functional twin motors, you'll probably never back away from the transformer when you set this beauty down on the tracks for a run. The Weaver 1067 Conrail Gold Edition GG-1 Electric Locomotive 4800 is one of my personal favorites (I'm a sucker for the blue paint job) and its listing can be found here. And the fun doesn't just stop with the GG-1, our O-gauge inventory is un-matched with tons of great O Modern options to choose from.

Manufacturer: Weaver

Model Number: 1067

Road Name: Conrail (CR)

Scale/Era: O Modern

Model Type: Electric Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5201466.

 

What's New in Parts and Accessories?

What's a layout without a little detail? At trains we've got everything from trees, shrubs, and bears? That's right, we've got some North American Black Bears ready to steal the picnic basket you left alone for just a few minutes while you tend to that loose piece of track. There, see that -- that's my Yogi Bear reference, pardon me while I show my age there. These detailed little bears come in a 6-pack from Woodland Scenics and make a great addition for anybody running mountainous and famous North American route themed layouts. But it's not just bears we offer to bring those layouts to life; we've gotten a great variety of buildings & scenery to choose from our inventory.

Manufacturer: Woodland Scenics

Model Number: A2737

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11422389.

 

The Budget Pick of the Week

So last and certainly not least is my budget friendly pick of the week! A seasoned collector can easily tell you it's not hard to get carried away when you're adding your favorite items to your cart. So I've decided to add a budget friendly pick that brings tons of fun to your collection without having to break the bank. Kicking things off with this week is this set of Lionel 29267 6464 Series Boxcars from 1999. Variety is the spice of life, and that's what we're bringing with these beautiful Lionel 6464 series boxcars. The set includes a 29235 NYC Pacemaker (6464-510), 29236 M-K-T (6464-515), and 29237 Minneapolis & St. Louis (6464-525) boxcars, each sporting a factory fresh paint job and ready to grace your layout! This specific listing can be found here, and additional 6464 series boxcar sets can be found here.

Manufacturer: Lionel

Model Number: 6-29267

Years Manufactured: 1999 - 1999

Scale/Era: O Modern

Model Type: Freight Cars

The Trainz SKU for this item is 5202797.

And That's a Wrap!

Well that's all I have for this week! I hope everybody enjoyed my picks as much as I enjoyed making the selections. For additional products please check out our diverse inventory at Trainz.com where we continue to add excellent new and pre-owned locomotives and accessories to our roster daily.

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