{"title":"R-18\"","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bli-9676","title":"Broadway Limited Imports HO 9676 - EMD F3A Diesel Locomotive \"Pennsylvania\" #9517A (Single Stripe, Brunswick Green) DC\/Stealth","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Name: Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Number: 9517A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Line: No Sound\/DCC Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog: Broadway Limited Imports Dec 2025 Arrivals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustry-leading Model Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Wheel Electrical Pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Caliber Painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Operating Radius: 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad-specific detail options in this production, prototypically accurate for each road name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pilots options - each included where prototypical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose door with and without headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal and 45-degree numberboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree different horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater fill hatch location varies per road name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically accurate filter panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand fill hatch location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic brake hatch style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling fans and exhaust hatch accurate per each prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinterization hatch present where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam generator style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour MU door options on front of model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLadder rest grab irons present where prototypically accurate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyebrow grab irons present where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrab irons above cab side windows where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof antenna present and correct where prototypically accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose lift lug brackets present on PRR types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear lift lug brackets present on PRR types\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrainphone antenna present on PRR models\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD F3 is a 1,500 horsepower diesel locomotive built by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1945 and 1949. The F3 was the third model in EMD's successful F-unit series of cab unit diesels, and it was the second most produced of the series behind the F7. The F3's were widely used in both freight and passenger service, and in total, EMD built more than 1,100 A-units and almost 700 B-units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this production run, we are building 6 prototypical road names with striking paint schemes. A few of the road names offered include locomotives that still operate today such as C\u0026amp;O 8016, and DLW 663 and 664.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Stealth Series offering will consist of No-Sound \/ DCC-Ready A\/B Sets, single A-units and single B-units. All of our models have road-specific details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50060723912950,"sku":"BLI-9676","price":195.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/9673_40_fc04f2fa-e4f8-4bdb-b085-3f256ce2f050.jpg?v=1772389625"},{"product_id":"lho-2554360","title":"Lionel HO 2554360 -Bob Ross - Work Caboose \"Bob Ross\"","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2172%;\"\u003eAnnounced Date:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.7828%;\"\u003eJuly 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2172%;\"\u003eEst. Release Date:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.7828%;\"\u003e1st QTR 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2172%;\"\u003eIndividually Boxed:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.7828%;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember1459\" class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2025 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50060827984118,"sku":"LHO-2554360","price":32.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/IMG_5254_59fdf898-8ef3-4543-b868-fc6e16351209.jpg?v=1777924469"},{"product_id":"lho-2554550","title":"Lionel HO 2554550 -Bob Ross - Reefer \"Happy Little Tree Farm\"","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2172%;\"\u003eAnnounced Date:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.7828%;\"\u003eJuly 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2172%;\"\u003eEst. Release Date:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.7828%;\"\u003e1st QTR 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2172%;\"\u003eIndividually Boxed:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.7828%;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember1463\" class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2025 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50060828049654,"sku":"LHO-2554550","price":32.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/IMG_5251_3d764de9-55a0-4740-8d51-959decfa8c61.jpg?v=1777924710"},{"product_id":"lionel-ho-2674030-maxson-scale-test-car-chicago-northwestern-263631","title":"Lionel HO 2674030 - Maxson Scale Test Car \"Chicago \u0026 North Western\" #263631","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRail Line:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eChicago Northwestern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRoad Number:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e263631\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember1575\" class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 5 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eJanuary HO 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll new tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels and operating \"scale\" couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra bearing caps included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper billing for many commodities requires accurately weighing cars. To accurately weigh both loaded and empty cars, railroads and industries alike use track scales. These scales must be calibrated periodically and to do so, railroads use scale test cars which have a precise and controlled weight. Many of these track scales use small segments. To accurately test them, many of the cars used are equally small. These small cars have to be spotted and re-spotted on each segment by a locomotive. In 1974, Benjamin Barnard and Michael Puareia filed a patent for a new scale test car design. Their concept involved a self-propelled car that could be re-spotted on multiple segments by a single worker. Four legs would descend from the center of the car to lift it off the rails and apply the full known weight to the segment. This saved the time and cost of a full locomotive and crew during the calibration process. The cars were first built by the Maxson Corporation and later by FMC. Similar cars were found on railroads nationwide from the 1970s to today. Controls for the car were all located in a central storage cabinet. The lower ends of the car were filled with weights. Like other test-weight cars before them, these cars did not have fully functioning air brakes or any other unnecessary equipment to help keep their weight as controlled as possible. An air line did pass through the car however to connect with cars on either side and there was a handbrake to secure the car when uncoupled. Consequently, special handling was required in trains, usually being handled withing the last five cars of the consist. Test weight cars were typically under the control of a master scale inspector who often traveled with them to perform calibrations. A master scale was maintained as well and these cars would frequently be sent back to that terminal to make sure their own weight was still correct. On your layout, these cars can be an interesting addition to any train as they travel to their next assignment; or an extra switching job at the scales themselves in yards or industries like elevators, mines and tipples. Modern era modelers can finally add these scale testing operations to their layouts. Lionel's new models feature all new tooling, separately applied detail parts, operating scale metal couplers, metal wheels, plastic trucks with rotating bearing caps and of course, they're weighted! See your dealer to order yours today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50060828705014,"sku":"LHO-2674030","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2674030ChicagoNorthwesternHOMaxsonScaleTestCar.jpg?v=1772393296"},{"product_id":"lionel-ho-2674040-maxson-scale-test-car-conrail-80095","title":"Lionel HO 2674040 - Maxson Scale Test Car \"Conrail\" #80095","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Name: Conrail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Number: 80095\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Line: Lionel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog: Lionel January 2026 Digital Catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll new tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels and operating \"scale\" couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra bearing caps included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper billing for many commodities requires accurately weighing cars. To accurately weigh both loaded and empty cars, railroads and industries alike use track scales. These scales must be calibrated periodically and to do so, railroads use scale test cars which have a precise and controlled weight. Many of these track scales use small segments. To accurately test them, many of the cars used are equally small. These small cars have to be spotted and re-spotted on each segment by a locomotive. In 1974, Benjamin Barnard and Michael Puareia filed a patent for a new scale test car design. Their concept involved a self-propelled car that could be re-spotted on multiple segments by a single worker. Four legs would descend from the center of the car to lift it off the rails and apply the full known weight to the segment. This saved the time and cost of a full locomotive and crew during the calibration process. The cars were first built by the Maxson Corporation and later by FMC. Similar cars were found on railroads nationwide from the 1970s to today. Controls for the car were all located in a central storage cabinet. The lower ends of the car were filled with weights. Like other test-weight cars before them, these cars did not have fully functioning air brakes or any other unnecessary equipment to help keep their weight as controlled as possible. An air line did pass through the car however to connect with cars on either side and there was a handbrake to secure the car when uncoupled. Consequently, special handling was required in trains, usually being handled withing the last five cars of the consist. Test weight cars were typically under the control of a master scale inspector who often traveled with them to perform calibrations. A master scale was maintained as well and these cars would frequently be sent back to that terminal to make sure their own weight was still correct. On your layout, these cars can be an interesting addition to any train as they travel to their next assignment; or an extra switching job at the scales themselves in yards or industries like elevators, mines and tipples. Modern era modelers can finally add these scale testing operations to their layouts. Lionel's new models feature all new tooling, separately applied detail parts, operating scale metal couplers, metal wheels, plastic trucks with rotating bearing caps and of course, they're weighted! See your dealer to order yours today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50060828770550,"sku":"LHO-2674040","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2674040ConrailHOMaxsonScaleTestCar.jpg?v=1772393296"},{"product_id":"lionel-ho-2674070-maxson-scale-test-car-southern-992552","title":"Lionel HO 2674070 - Maxson Scale Test Car \"Southern\" #992552","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Name: Southern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Number: 992552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Line: Lionel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog: Lionel January 2026 Digital Catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll new tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels and operating \"scale\" couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra bearing caps included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper billing for many commodities requires accurately weighing cars. To accurately weigh both loaded and empty cars, railroads and industries alike use track scales. These scales must be calibrated periodically and to do so, railroads use scale test cars which have a precise and controlled weight. Many of these track scales use small segments. To accurately test them, many of the cars used are equally small. These small cars have to be spotted and re-spotted on each segment by a locomotive. In 1974, Benjamin Barnard and Michael Puareia filed a patent for a new scale test car design. Their concept involved a self-propelled car that could be re-spotted on multiple segments by a single worker. Four legs would descend from the center of the car to lift it off the rails and apply the full known weight to the segment. This saved the time and cost of a full locomotive and crew during the calibration process. The cars were first built by the Maxson Corporation and later by FMC. Similar cars were found on railroads nationwide from the 1970s to today. Controls for the car were all located in a central storage cabinet. The lower ends of the car were filled with weights. Like other test-weight cars before them, these cars did not have fully functioning air brakes or any other unnecessary equipment to help keep their weight as controlled as possible. An air line did pass through the car however to connect with cars on either side and there was a handbrake to secure the car when uncoupled. Consequently, special handling was required in trains, usually being handled withing the last five cars of the consist. Test weight cars were typically under the control of a master scale inspector who often traveled with them to perform calibrations. A master scale was maintained as well and these cars would frequently be sent back to that terminal to make sure their own weight was still correct. On your layout, these cars can be an interesting addition to any train as they travel to their next assignment; or an extra switching job at the scales themselves in yards or industries like elevators, mines and tipples. Modern era modelers can finally add these scale testing operations to their layouts. Lionel's new models feature all new tooling, separately applied detail parts, operating scale metal couplers, metal wheels, plastic trucks with rotating bearing caps and of course, they're weighted! See your dealer to order yours today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50060828868854,"sku":"LHO-2674070","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2674070SouthernHOMaxsonScaleTestCar.jpg?v=1772393296"},{"product_id":"lionel-ho-2674080-maxson-scale-test-car-union-pacific-903006","title":"Lionel HO 2674080 - Maxson Scale Test Car \"Union Pacific\" #903006","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Name: Union Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad Number: 903006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Line: Lionel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog: Lionel January 2026 Digital Catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll new tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels and operating \"scale\" couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra bearing caps included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper billing for many commodities requires accurately weighing cars. To accurately weigh both loaded and empty cars, railroads and industries alike use track scales. These scales must be calibrated periodically and to do so, railroads use scale test cars which have a precise and controlled weight. Many of these track scales use small segments. To accurately test them, many of the cars used are equally small. These small cars have to be spotted and re-spotted on each segment by a locomotive. In 1974, Benjamin Barnard and Michael Puareia filed a patent for a new scale test car design. Their concept involved a self-propelled car that could be re-spotted on multiple segments by a single worker. Four legs would descend from the center of the car to lift it off the rails and apply the full known weight to the segment. This saved the time and cost of a full locomotive and crew during the calibration process. The cars were first built by the Maxson Corporation and later by FMC. Similar cars were found on railroads nationwide from the 1970s to today. Controls for the car were all located in a central storage cabinet. The lower ends of the car were filled with weights. Like other test-weight cars before them, these cars did not have fully functioning air brakes or any other unnecessary equipment to help keep their weight as controlled as possible. An air line did pass through the car however to connect with cars on either side and there was a handbrake to secure the car when uncoupled. Consequently, special handling was required in trains, usually being handled withing the last five cars of the consist. Test weight cars were typically under the control of a master scale inspector who often traveled with them to perform calibrations. A master scale was maintained as well and these cars would frequently be sent back to that terminal to make sure their own weight was still correct. On your layout, these cars can be an interesting addition to any train as they travel to their next assignment; or an extra switching job at the scales themselves in yards or industries like elevators, mines and tipples. Modern era modelers can finally add these scale testing operations to their layouts. Lionel's new models feature all new tooling, separately applied detail parts, operating scale metal couplers, metal wheels, plastic trucks with rotating bearing caps and of course, they're weighted! See your dealer to order yours today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50060828901622,"sku":"LHO-2674080","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2674080UnionPacificHOMaxsonScaleTestCar.jpg?v=1772393297"},{"product_id":"lho-2654410","title":"Lionel HO 2654410 - Sound Boxcar “Screaming Eagle”","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember2471\" class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2026 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlows in the Dark!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels \u0026amp; knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreaming Eagle and Patriotic sounds on a Timed Loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn\/Off Switch For Sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50348450775286,"sku":"LHO-2654410","price":46.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2654410ScreamingEagleHOBoxcarw-Sound.jpg?v=1775585158"},{"product_id":"lho-2664010","title":"Lionel HO 2664010 - 250th Anniversary Boxcar \"U.S. America\"","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember2420\" class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2026 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted and assembled in the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50348451266806,"sku":"LHO-2664010","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2664010America250HOBoxcar.jpg?v=1775585088"},{"product_id":"lho-2664120","title":"Lionel HO 2664120 - 250th Anniversary - Boxcar “Declaration of Independence”","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember2386\" class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2026 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted and assembled in the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate our Founding Fathers within this historic 250th year with an Alexander Hamilton Mint Car; a nod to the creation of the First Bank of the United States, with one-quarter of the payments into the bank being required to be paid in gold or silver, the mint car with a gold load is a relevant tribute to Hamilton and the bank's creation. Accompanying the collection, a trio of boxcars assembled and printed in the USA, honoring founding fathers Ben Franklin, James Madison, and John Hancock, are also offered, as well as a beautifully decorated tribute to the Declaration of Independence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50348451561718,"sku":"LHO-2664120","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2664120DeclarationofIndependenceHOMUSABoxcar.jpg?v=1775585031"},{"product_id":"lho-2654200","title":"Lionel HO 2654200 - Looney Tunes - Stock Car \"Tasmanian Devil” w\/ Sound","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember1996\" class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2026 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels \u0026amp; knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooney Tunes \u0026amp; Tasmanian Devil Sound Effects on a Timed Loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn\/Off Switch For Sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing more fun items into the Looney Tunes collection with a pair of unique pieces of rolling stock! Everyone's favorite little devil is off to new destinations aboard the sound stock car. Playing officially licensed \"Taz\" recordings on a timed loop, this one is going to have everyone smiling as it rolls by! Known for their epic chases, Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner run through our newly aquarium car - a must have for the Looney Tunes collector!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50348453757174,"sku":"LHO-2654200","price":46.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2654200-HOLOONEYTUNESTasmanianDevilSoundStockCar.jpg?v=1775584447"},{"product_id":"lho-2654210","title":"Lionel HO 2654210 - Looney Tunes - Aquarium Car “Roadrunner \u0026 Wile E. Coyote”","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember1979\" class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2026 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoadrunner \u0026amp; Wile E. Coyote move through the car when powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance-free motor with On\/Off Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50348453986550,"sku":"LHO-2654210","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2654210HOLOONEYTUNESRoadrunner_WileE.CoyoteAquariumCar.jpg?v=1775584434"},{"product_id":"lho-2654120","title":"Lionel HO 2654120 - U.S. Army Boxcar \"Wings of Angels - Victoria”","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\" id=\"ember1676\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2026 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazing photographer who specializes in 1940's Hollywood glam and WWII Pinup photography, Malak's Wings of Angels series is truly unique; and is a perfect way to pay tribute to WWII pinup and aviation on your train layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50348454838518,"sku":"LHO-2654120","price":32.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2654120-WoAHOBoxcar-Victoria_Side1.jpg?v=1775584254"},{"product_id":"lho-2654130","title":"Lionel HO 2654130 - U.S. Army Boxcar \"Wings of Angels - Kacie”","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\" id=\"ember1676\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2026 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazing photographer who specializes in 1940's Hollywood glam and WWII Pinup photography, Malak's Wings of Angels series is truly unique; and is a perfect way to pay tribute to WWII pinup and aviation on your train layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50348454904054,"sku":"LHO-2654130","price":32.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2654130-WoAHOBoxcar-Kacie_Side1.jpg?v=1775584244"},{"product_id":"lho-2654140","title":"Lionel HO 2654140 - U.S. Army Boxcar \"Wings of Angels - Jessie”","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\" id=\"ember1676\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2026 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazing photographer who specializes in 1940's Hollywood glam and WWII Pinup photography, Malak's Wings of Angels series is truly unique; and is a perfect way to pay tribute to WWII pinup and aviation on your train layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50348454936822,"sku":"LHO-2654140","price":32.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2654140-WoAHOBoxcar-Jessie_Side1.jpg?v=1775584235"},{"product_id":"lho-2654150","title":"Lionel HO 2654150 - U.S. Army Boxcar \"Wings of Angels - Olga” (Christmas)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGauge:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ember1676\" class=\"ember-view specs-gauge-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMin Curve:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLength: 6.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMost Recent Catalog:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2026 Spring HO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazing photographer who specializes in 1940's Hollywood glam and WWII Pinup photography, Malak's Wings of Angels series is truly unique; and is a perfect way to pay tribute to WWII pinup and aviation on your train layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50348454969590,"sku":"LHO-2654150","price":32.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0560\/files\/2654150-WingsOfAngelsHOChristmasBoxcar_2_Olga.jpg?v=1775584223"}],"url":"https:\/\/mrmuffinstrains.com\/collections\/custom-min_curve-r-18\/custom-ho_system-dcc-ready.oembed","provider":"MrMuffin'sTrains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}