Occasionally I would buy HO-scale models, mainly for the reason of liking the model for its aesthetic look and for display. This Amtrak California Dash 8-32BW from Atlas RR was purchased back in 2007/8 when I was still interested in American railroad (I still do). The Amtrak California runs in the state of California; my particular model is the San Joaquin, which runs from Bakersfield to Oakland/Sacramento. Since I bought the Piko BR 185, an European loco, I thought I should bring out my American model for comparison. You will notice stark differences between the American and European locos. The … Continue reading Atlas HO-scale Dash 8-32BW Diesel Loco