Norfolk Southern unveiled today their newest Locomotives, AC44C6M’s number 4000 and 4001. These are former D9-40C 8799 and 8879 converted from DC to AC. They sport a unique paint scheme to designate the units as demonstrators for the conversion program. NetzlofDesigns is releasing today the HO and N Scale Decal sets for this unique paint … Read more
CMR Products has been working closely with Big Dawg Originals over the last 9 months to offer quality custom HO and N Scale shells, cabs and detail parts. CMR Products has reached an agreement with Big Dawg Originals to acquire the N Scale product line from BDO effective January 1, 2016. We are very excited … Read more
New Release from NetzlofDesign and Model works Lycoming Valley Railroad Locomotive Decals Lycoming Valley Railroad SWs, GPs, & SDs – Includes several assorted Lycoming Valley diamonds, lettering, and other logos to represent most of the LVRR fleet. With planning multiple locomotives can be modeled from one set. Decal sets are print on demand, and the … Read more
CMR Products was founded in 1990 by Bob Hartle. He loved model railroading from an early age, having his American Flyer trains running around the Christmas tree every year. After his sons were born, he returned to the hobby. He loved tinkering with his electronics. Projects from flashing crossing signs and Lionel animation turned into … Read more
Digital Command Control can be very scary to get into. I know that was my hesitation when starting the DCC System on my N Scale layout. Worse yet, my family had been using and installing Digitrax for years. What should I be scared of? Over the next couple weeks, I’ll be reviewing the DCC Basics. … Read more
I’ve always compared DCC systems to phones. Depending on who you talk to, you will get a different opinion. Is Apple the best or Android, What about Blackberry? Each phone will drive someone to emotion, whether that is good or bad. DCC systems are very similar. Whether it’s Digitrax, NCE, Lenz or MRC everyone has … Read more
CMR Products is now offering two new models the HO C30-7a and C36-7 locomotive shells produced by Big Dawg Originals. These shells will fit on Atlas C30-7 frames. These are undecorated polyurethane shells. No additional detail parts are included in the purchase. We are expecting our first shipment of these shells in July. Pre-Order yours … Read more
That is the question I’ve been toying with since I was introduced to Digitrax. I’ve been trying to get sound in locomotives since I was very young. I remember taking tape recorders and a microphone and trying to record running diesel locomotives, so I could put that same tape recorder under an engine facility. At … Read more
Based on comments from people that have seen our End of Train device on our Truck, we are going to offer a limited run of our Truck Hitch “FRED”. (patent pending) History of the Flashing Rear End Device (FRED) In 1969, Florida East Coast Railway began replacing the crewed cabooses at the end of trains … Read more
CMRProducts.com is proud to announce the release of 3 new products in our Digitrax line. We are offering 3 polyurethane cast replacement items for your digitrax throttles. First our replacement battery box cover, available in grey but can be painted to suit your needs. This reinforced battery cover will take a lot more abuse from the … Read more
CMRProducts.com is proud to announce the release of new products from Big Dawg Originals. Norfolk Southern SD60e, MK5000c (Phase 1) or MK50-3, Baltimore & Ohio SD20-2 (also owned by CSX), and the Western Maryland GP9m Cab. All of these HO Shells/Cabs can be special ordered. We have the SD60E and SD20-2 available in stock and … Read more
CMR Products is now offering decals of the Tennessee Alabama & Georgia Railroad (TAG). Produced by Netzlof Design Model works, the decals for this GP18 are currently offered for HO scale at $10 a set. Pictures below are an engine with the TAG decals and decaled by Troy Huskins. About the TAG 50 There is … Read more