Rapido 516504 N Scale Budd RDC Boston & Maine B&M - DCC & Sound O Trucks but with the Rio Grande

but with the Rio Grande Industries inspired “Speed Lettering” on their flanks

and were part of the 3rd Marine Wing

Well in most things – big is better

Friday survived the race

V-8 Poncho engine

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