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Review: Class 232 "Ludmilla" from Trix

A model train

One of the most powerful locomotives in Germany is the class 232. They were built by Voroshilovgrad Locomotive works in the former Sovjet Union and delivered for the German State Railway in the GDR. Today they are still in use in front of the heavy freight trains all around Germany. Check out my review of the Trix model.

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Changing wheel sets for a better look

A model train

If you are like me, you may feel a bit annoyed by the large flanges on model rolling stock wheel sets. I tend to think of the wheels as pizza cutters. With the introduction of the NEM wheel standard the standard wheels now look a bit better, but you can do even better by changing the wheel sets on your rolling stock with the more prototype-like RP25 wheel sets. This is done without messing with the running characteristics of your rolling stock. Read along as I enhance the looks on some of my freight wagons.

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