Anything related to trains, train sets, train diorama, etc.
The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 39 – Upcoming releases, I received my EF66-0 and more! * The following podcast is for those who share a love/passion for Japanese model trains and Japanese trains in general. * We have no affiliation with Takara Tomy/TOMIX/Plarail, Dovetail Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 38 – I’m so used to riding Japanese trains, what about riding on a US train? This episode is a bit different as this time I decided to try the Amtrak American passenger train in California. Read More …
The Yamanote Line is one of Japan’s most iconic lines. Where those in Tokyo ride JR East’s E-235 on the popular loop to get to major stations throughout Japan. I have been riding on the Yamanote Line since I was a young lad in college Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 35 – Japanese Train News, Japanese Model Train Sales Rankings and more!
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 33 – Train News, Model Train Reviews & More!
I have been looking to add a Bureau of Transportation – Tokyo Metropolitan Government Model 8000 Train to my collection and Hasegawa MODEMO had released them back in 2015. Known for releasing railcars/trams, MODEMO’s NT143 were among the popular releases and are now quite a Read More …
The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast Edition) Ep. 32 – Plarail Real Class announced, ICOCA & More!
“Let’s Torekatsu!” (Let’s Training) on BS FUJI JAPAN was posted on the official YouTube Channel. The show is hosted by joshitetsu announcer, Kuno Tomomi. For episode 12, Joshitetsu announcer Kuno Tomomi is on location at Kagoshima-Chuo Station in Kyushu. The number of new trains arriving Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 31 – My YouTube reaction to Yuto Hosokyoku’s new diorama layout!
When I went to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, I had the opportunity to learn about the creation of the Hiroshima Carp baseball team through a manga I had purchased about the reconstruction effort after Hiroshima was decimated by an atom bomb. While I’m Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 30 – Japanese train news, tetsudo mokei news, TomyTec releases.
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 29 – The Special プラレール (Plarail) Episode.
The J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 28 – Taking a look at Japanese Model Railroad Cafe/Restaurants
For today’s review, I am going to take a look at TOMYTEC’s Bus Collection Hokutetsu Group [Business Limited Edition] Arigatou Komatsu Bus (Set of 2). Before I begin, let me first preface that TOMYTEC is nothing like Hot Wheels or Matchbox vehicles. For one, these Read More …
I am a big fan of model train starter sets. For one, you get a four car model train which is usually $125+ US, but throw in tracks and a power controller and what should be $200, you are getting for about $108 US (at Read More …
I have been wanting to add cherry blossoms to my diorama, but one of the difficulties is reading a wide range of reviews of good and bad. But I do know this, I want it for my N Gauge Diorama and if there is a Read More …
The One about the J! (Tetsudo Mokei Podcast) Ep. 27 – Model Train Reviews, Japanese Train News and more!
I have been looking for an N Gauge medium sized building for my diorama and wanted a cinema-based building, so I went for the TOMIX 4220 (Dohrin Cinemas/Sports Field Rerailer) Medium Building. What is cool about this building is that it functions as two businesses, Read More …
In Iwate Prefecture, the Santetsu 36-700 Series DMU is a recognizable train. If anything, when you see the red, white and blue train, many know it to be a staple of the Sanriku Railway. Sanriku Railway Co., Ltd. is a third-sector railway company that operates Read More …