On-line source/store for Atlas and Kato Locomotives

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Does anyone know of a good on-line source/store to buy Atlas/Kato diesel locomotives? (besides e-Bay)

One with:

  • Good selection, pictures, details
  • Low price
  • Secure/on-line automated order system

I’m looking to replace my aging fleet of Athearn’s with new motive power!

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I hear many people say good things about Caboose Hobbies. www.caboosehobbies.com

They have a neat search engine for their product catalog. Besides the normal keyword search you can go by scale, road name, or any other catagory.

Hope this helps.

Jesse

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M.B. Klein, aka Modeltrainstuff.com

As an N scaler, I don’t have a lot of exposure to the HO retailers, but I know MB is very good across the scales, and at least in N scale, has better prices than Caboose.

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I’m sorry… I forgot to specify… I’m looking for HO Scale Atlas and Kato

5

I’m also looking for a reliable US source for all kinds of MR material. Buying US rolling stock, locomotives and detail parts in Europe (if availble at all) is most times a costly adventure. Does any of you European/EEC forum members have experience with particular US suppliers, particularly as to shipping and security of creditcard payment.

6

I’ve never had a problem with Internet Trains ( http://www.internettrains.com/ ) or ordering direct from Walthers (http://www.walthers.com/).

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I do a lot of business as above from www. internettrains.com they havew good prices, usually give stuff away with a certain purchase amount, and the delivery time is ok…usually withing two to three weeks depending on in stock items or not…Chuck

8

Take a look at the mailorder ads in MR for www.trainworld.com
www.standardhobby.com www.firsthobby.com

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Thanks to all who responded! I appreciate the information, will test it out.

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does anyone know a good on line sorce to buy parts for a kato loco and kato unitrack? thanks, plumloco