RUN FOR THE BORDER: The fully assembled and illuminated no. 279-4451 Taco Bell Restaurant brings a popular fast food chain to O gauge layouts. Mounted on a 101/2 x 111/4-inch landscaped base, the building features back-lit sign, illuminated interior, outdoor dining area with four figures, Jack the German shepherd figure, and two die-cast metal vehicles with illuminated headlights and taillights. The lights are powered by a Menards no. 279-4061, 279-4062, or 279-4050 4.5-volt power supply (sold separately). The modern restaurant costs $89.99 plus shipping, or select free shipping to your local Menards store. Order online at www.Menards.com/Trains.
COMMUTER MOVER: MTH’s Premier line ALP46 electric engine is available now. The scale-proportioned O gauge no. 20-5701-1 is decorated for NJ Transit and operates on O-72 curves. It features two flywheel-equipped motors, intricately detailed body, and Proto-Sound 3.0 with passenger station Proto-Effects. The locomotive costs $549.95. See your MTH retailer of go to www.MTHtrains.com for more information.
SIDEWALK SYSTEM: Made from flexible vinyl is the new Concrete Sidewalk System from Chooch Enterprises. Drive-up automobile curves in two styles, multiple water drains, and sidewalk elevator detail are available in sheets . Can be cut with scissors or razor knife. Includes Chooch peel-and-stick adhesive. Sidewalks only or sidewalks and details. Small for N scale, medium for HO, and large for O scale. $12.99 each. Chooch Enterprises Inc., 425-273-4794, www.choochenterprises.com
SHOP AT SONNY’S: Banta Modelworks’ no. 6122 Sonny’s Used Cars O scale kit includes a laser-cut medium-density fiberboard core, laser-cut wood siding, signs, and clear window glazing. The finished structure measures 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches. Vehicles not included. $46. Banta Modelworks, 802-258-3869, www.bantamodelworks.com
