**New Hi-Adhesion truck castings back from the foundry 8/24**

Just finished SP # 3328 in 1.6” scale. SPECS: 91” long coupler to coupler. The deck width is 16 5/8” to the outer handrails with a height of 23” to the top of the cab excluding the horn. Weight is estimated at around 650 lbs… Die cast steel sealed bearing journal boxes are now standard. A scale 2/56 nut package, steel lift rings and a cast aluminum dynamic brake blister with 48” fan completes the all steel model…

**Three 7.5” gauge locomotives ready for delivery to Train Mountain. Two Great Northern GP9’s and and a high nose GP20 WP…**

A 1.6" scale GP-9 delivered and ran at Train Mountain in May of 2017. This engine will be at Train Mountain's Triennial meet this year in late June 2018...

B.Y.T.Co's 1.6" scale GP-7. Just imagine 8 motor pulling power that is smooth with no exhaust fumes and dual subwoofer sound units...

**1.6” scale BN SW1200 & GP35 ready for the track. Note the GP35 is on an 8’ long work stand!**

Our 1" GP-20 with High Cube boxcar train consist was built for an interactive visual art install for Josephine Pryde and was nominated in the UK for the Turner prize last year. Our train was run by hundreds of people unfamiliar with the hobby at var… — Our 1" GP-20 with High Cube boxcar train consist was built for an interactive visual art install for Josephine Pryde and was nominated in the UK for the Turner prize last year. Our train was run by hundreds of people unfamiliar with the hobby at various gallerys across the U.S. Two to three people can ride comfortably on the Hi-Cube boxcars shown above. Looks like the engineer is having fun!

**1.6” scale SP GP9 having some fun on a customer’s 7.5” gauge layout…**

About

Backyard Train Co. LLC is your source for ride on steel train models in 1:8 scale. Our train models operate on track gauges of 7.25” and 7.5" making miniature railroading possible almost anywhere. Based in Denver Colorado where train history and roots run deep, our models are hand built to last a lifetime. Focusing on quality and detail, all of our trains are built from real steel and aluminum adding that extra level of realism in our models.

Drop us a line on our contact page for a build quote on a specific locomotive or for more information on how to build your own backyard railroad.

We have everything you need including;

Locomotives
Riding cars
Powered trucks
Rail, track & accessories
Detail parts for your scratch build project or current locomotive available here: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/backyardtrainco

Don't forget to check us out on YouTube where you'll see videos of current and past engine builds!

If our custom crating and truck freight won't work for you we can also deliver your locomotive to your track personally or to your train club just ask. We always encourage customers to also come say “Hi” and pick up their trains in person if possible…

Looking for detail parts for an engine build? Please contact us many of the parts used on our engines are available for purchase including;

Sand hatches
Metal windshield wipers ( our best seller)
Bells
Deck mounted ditch lights
Horns
Fire cracker style antenna