News & Products for the week of September 5th 2023
Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of September 5th 2023.
HO scale locomotives
Athearn Genesis Alco Challenger
Price: $529.99; with DCC and sound, $629.99
Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com
Alco Challenger features:
- Detailed boiler backhead
- Adjustable top cab vent and cab windows
- Individually applied detail parts include brass-painted bell and whistle, piping, valves, generator, steps, air pump, air tanks, reverser and coupler lift bar
Release date: December 2024
Road names: Union Pacific
HO scale freight cars
Athearn American Car Foundry 50-foot outside post boxcar
Price: Single car, $34.99; three pack, $87.99
Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com
American Car Foundry 50-foot outside post boxcar features:
- Separately applied brake wheel
- Injection molded body
Release date: December 2024
Road names: Apalachicola Northern; Family Lines system; Missouri Pacific; Railbox; Santa Fe; and Union Pacific.
Athearn Roundhouse 50-foot double sliding door boxcar
Price: Single car, $31.99; four pack, $109.99
Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com
50-foot double sliding door boxcar features:
- Fully assembled
- Weighted for optimum performance
Release date: December 2024
Road names: Chicago, Burlinton & Quincy; Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific; Northern Pacific; Santa Fe; and Wabash.
HO scale passenger cars
Walthers Amfleet I Club/Dinette
Price: $104.98; with interior lighting, $119.98
Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218, 414-527-0770, walthers.com
Amfleet I Club/Dinette features:
- 18 club seats & six four-place booths
- Plated metal finish simulates stainless steel
- Detailed underbody
- Factory-installed grab irons
- Available in Amtrak Phase III and VI paint schemes
Release date: Spring 2024
Road names: Amtrak
WalthersProto Amfleet Coach Cars
Price: $99.98; with interior lighting, $114.98
Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218, 414-527-0770, walthers.com
Amfleet Coach Cars features:
- Available in Amtrak Phase III and VI paint schemes
- Plated metal finish simulates stainless steel
- Detailed underbody
- Factory-installed grab irons
Release date: Available now
Road names: Amtrak
Z scale locomotives
American Z Line Electro-Motive Division E8
Price: Contact manufacturer
Manufacturer: American Z Line, 6142 Northcliff Blvd., Dublin, OH 43016; 614-764-1703; americanzline.com
Line Electro-Motive Division E8 features:
- Two A units available
- Optional front truck with mounted coupler
- Metal steps
Release date: To be announced
Road names: Pennsylvania Railroad
News & Products is a regular feature of Trains.com for model railroad operators and builders to get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more. Model railroad product news may include HO, N, O, S, and Z scales. Product release dates and prices will vary according to each manufacturer.
If you are a manufacturer and have new product releases, please email Senior Editor Cody Grivno at cgrivno@kalmbach.com and Associate Editor Bryson Sleppy at bsleppy@kalmbach.com for more information.
