Engines & rolling stock
Accucraft, 3260 Central Ave, Union City CA 94587 has an Adams Radial Tank 4-4-2T in 1:32 scale. This live-steam engine is butane fired and available in both kit and ready-to-run versions, with a choice of several roadnames Price (kit): $1,945 or (RTR) $2,160. See the website for more information. Website: accucraft.com
Details & accessories
3000Toys has two different forklifts in 1:25 scale from manufacturer Conrad. The Linde N20 Order Picker Forklift (#2627) costs $45.99, and the Still RX 60-25 Electric Forklift (#2628) costs $79.99. Website: 3000toys.com
Tools
Kalmbach Media, PO Box 1612, Waukesha WI 53186 is selling a Tamiya Modeler’s Knife Pro knife kit. The set includes the handle, three straight blades, 2 curved blades, and 2 chisel blades. Price: $28. Website: Kalmbachhobbystore.com
Xuron Corporation, 62 Industrial Park Rd., Saco ME 04072-1840, has introduced five new Precision Scissors made for craft and hobby modelers. Several models are of interest to garden railroaders. Model 440 is designed to cut photo-etched detail parts, thread, and yarn. Model 9180 features serrated blades for cutting Kevlar fibers. Model 9180NS is designed cutting non-ferrous sheet metals and soft wires. Learn more on the website at xuron.com
Books
Kalmbach Media, PO Box 1612, Waukesha WI 53186 has Making Model Buildings for Garden Railways, written by Peter Jones with Kes Jones. This 192-page book covers the techniques of modeling in concrete, making wooden buildings, modelling in plastic, and roofing, as well as creating some working buildings and more advanced projects. Price: $39.95. Website: Kalmbachhobbystore.com
Kalmbach Media, PO Box 1612, Waukesha WI 53186 sells Modern Freight Cars. This 112-page book provides an overview of freight cars from the 1960s through today, featuring more than 200 photos and covers various types of cars and how they evolved. Price: $21.99. Website: Kalmbachhobbystore.com
