online source of ho steam

[Mike]

Can anyone give me a couple of good sources for HO engines? I can only remember Caboose, Factory Direct Trains, and Trainworld, but I know there are lots of other good sources. I sure miss my short term memory!!- Mike

[Santa Fe buff]

This isn't as good as TrainWorld, but:

http://www.wholesaletrains.com/

I'll try to beat Yampa Bob :
http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/index_brief.php

[Pacific Northern]

http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/HO_Scale_Steam_s/1461.htm

Do not order until you check out this site.

[WoundedBear]

I order from Micro-Mark. Never had a problem.

http://micromark.com/

Sid

[pdlethbridge]

ebay has the favorite spot, a highly recommended site.
http://stores.ebay.com/THE-FAVORITE-SPOT_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm

[richG]

Here are some I use.

http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/index.php  Locs, rolling stock
http://www.cchobbies.com/ Figures
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/  Locos
http://www.micromark.com/freecat/mmfreecat.html Toosl, Locos
http://www.peachcreekshops.com/ Locos
http://www.rivercityrailroad.com/    Rolling stock
http://www.litchfieldstation.com/lobby/index.htm  Very good for DCC components
http://www.walthers.com/  Good for reference but full price usually

Rich

[Yampa Bob]

I use Tower Hobbies site for quick reference, they at least give a few details such as loco and tender length, great pictures, and have a large Bachmann inventory.   

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/listings/cat-u.html

When searching at Caboose Hobbies, it helps to know the Walther's prefix number for manufacturers.  For example, the Bachmann prefix is 0160, so entering the part number 016083607 in the advanced search retrieves the Spectrum UP 2-8-0.

Caboose Hobbies has been in business 70 years, the largest train store in the U.S. If you plan to visit the store in Denver, allow at least 5 days to see most of their inventory.  To bypass the main page and get to the goodies, use this link.

http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/index_home.php