National Train Show 2009 final report

The National Model Railroad Association’s annual National Train Show was held in Hartford, Conn., from July 10-12. What follows is a list of new products announced by model railroad manufacturers exhibiting at the show. This list includes items not announced before the show; products revealed to Model Railroader before the show were listed in our preliminary report July 9.

HO scale locomotives

Electro-Motive Division GP15 diesel locomotive. Preproduction model shown. See-through grills, wire grab irons, and magnetic knuckle couplers. Road names and price to be announced. Ready-to-run. Athearn Trains

Electro-Motive Division GP40-2LW diesel locomotive. Preproduction model shown. Road names, features, and price to be announced. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co.

Electro-Motive Division GP40-2 Phase 2 diesel locomotive. Preproduction model shown. Boston & Maine, Burlington Northern, Norfolk Southern, St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt), and Southern Pacific. Three road numbers each in Silver Series and Gold Series; also available undecorated in two body styles. Five-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels, etched-metal and wire details, and Accumate magnetic knuckle couplers. Silver series (direct-current model with eight-pin Digital Command Control decoder plug), $159.95; Gold series (with DCC and QSI Quantum sound), $249.95. December 2009. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co.

Baldwin Centipede diesel locomotive. Preproduction model shown. Baldwin demonstrator scheme (A-A set, one road number available), National Railways of Mexico (A unit only, one number), Pennsylvania RR (Brunswick Green, five-stripe passenger scheme, sold in two A-A sets plus A1 [with trainphone antenna] and A2 [without] sold separately; or one-stripe freight scheme, two A-A sets available), and Seaboard Air Line (freight scheme, A unit only, two numbers). Dual-mode Paragon2 dual-mode Digital Command Control sound decoder, five-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers. A-A sets, $449.99; individual units, $249.99. October 2009. Ready-to-run. Paragon2 series. Broadway Limited Imports

Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 high-hood diesel locomotive. Preproduction model shown. Canadian Pacific (two road numbers available), Norfolk Southern (four numbers), Norfolk & Western (four numbers), and Southern Ry. (tuxedo scheme, two numbers). Dual-mode Paragon2 dual-mode Digital Command Control sound decoder, five-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $249.99. September 2009. Ready-to-run. Paragon2 series. Broadway Limited Imports

Electro-Motive Division SD7 diesel locomotive. Baltimore & Ohio; Burlington Northern (one road number available); Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (Chinese Red); Conrail; Denver & Rio Grande Western; Southern Pacific (Black Widow scheme); and Union Pacific (“Dependable Transportation” slogan). Two numbers unless noted; also available undecorated. Direct-current sound decoder, five-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $189.99. November 2009. Ready-to-run. BlueLine. Broadway Limited Imports

Electro-Motive Division SD9 diesel locomotive. Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Chicago & North Western, Great Northern (simplified Empire Builder paint scheme), Milwaukee Road (one road number available), Norfolk & Western (blue), and Southern Pacific (“bloody nose” scheme). Two numbers unless noted; also available undecorated. Direct-current sound decoder, five-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $189.99. November 2009. Ready-to-run. BlueLine. Broadway Limited Imports

Pennsylvania RR class Q2 4-4-6-4 steam locomotive. Preproduction model shown. Hybrid brass-and-plastic model. Five road numbers available, one with Dulux Gold lettering; also offered undecorated. Paragon2 dual-mode sound decoder, five-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $599.99. Winter 2009-2010. Ready-to-run. Paragon2 series. Broadway Limited Imports

Union Pacific modernized class UP-4 and UP-5 4-12-2 steam locomotives. Hybrid brass-and-plastic model. Four road numbers available; also offered undecorated or painted black and graphite but unlettered. Paragon2 dual-mode sound decoder, five-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $549.99. Early 2010. Ready-to-run. Paragon2 series. Broadway Limited Imports

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Electro-Motive Division E-1 diesel locomotives. Sold as A-B unit set or A unit only. Five road numbers; no. 3 modified for California service. Brass construction, five-pole skew-wound motor, and magnetic knuckle couplers. Price to be announced. Ready-to-run. The Coach Yard

Baldwin AS-616 diesel locomotives. Chesapeake & Ohio, Chicago & North Western, ITT-Rayonier (yellow/green/black paint scheme, two road numbers available, or “Bicentennial” scheme, one number), Milwaukee Road (two road numbers), Ontario & Northwestern (one number), Pacific Electric (with trolley poles, one number), Soo Line, Southern Pacific (“Tiger Stripe,” “Black Widow,” or “Scarlet Wings” scheme, also available in cabless versions), Trona Ry. (black/silver/orange or silver/red/black scheme, one number each), and Union Pacific (two numbers). Three road numbers per scheme unless noted. Brass construction, Cannon can motor with dual flywheels, and Kadee magnetic knuckle couplers. $950. Ready-to-run. Overland Models Inc.

HO scale train sets

Circus Mondolino starter set. Decoder-equipped 0-6-0 steam locomotive, three cars with Relex couplers, four animal figures with trainer, oval of Märklin C-track with two spurs, base station/power pack, and wireless controller. $194.99. Märklin Inc.

New York Central 4500-4599 series M-U car. Preproduction model shown. Brass construction, etched-metal and wire details, and clear window glazing. Unpowered model, $530; powered, $580. Ready-to-run. MTS Imports

HO scale freight cars

Denver & Rio Grande Western radial-roof long caboose. “Flying Grande” herald (five road numbers available), Moffat Tunnel herald (three numbers), Royal Gorge Route herald (one number), and 1930s lettering without herald (one number). Also available painted but unlettered. Electrical pickups for optional interior lighting, prototype-specific details, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $74.95 (factory-weathered, $78.95). Ready-to-run. Blackstone Models

Procor 3,300-cubic-foot-capacity Pressure Flow cylindrical covered hopper. Preproduction model shown. British Columbia Ry., Canadian National, Halliburton, and Mountain Minerals. Metal wheelsets, etched-metal and wire details, and Kadee magnetic knuckle couplers. Price to be announced. Ready-to-run. InterMountain Railway Co.

Northern Pacific 52-foot flatcar. Undecorated resin kit. With straight side sill and fish-belly center sill. One-piece cast-resin body, separate underframe detail, wire details, and decals. $38 plus shipping: $4 for one kit, $6 for two, $8 for three or more. Speedwitch Media

Pullman-Standard PS-2CD 4,740-cubic-foot capacity covered hopper. Bunge Corp. (TLCX reporting marks, six road numbers), Early & Daniel (TLCX marks, three numbers), Milwaukee Road (six numbers), Norfolk & Western (“hamburger” herald, 12 numbers), Producer’s Grain (TLCX marks, six numbers), and Tabor & Co. (TLCX marks, three paint schemes, one number each). Roadname-specific details, wire and etched-metal details, and Kadee scale magnetic knuckle couplers. $42.95. Ready-to-run. Tangent Scale Models

HO scale structures

Rivera Station. Laser-cut wood kit based on Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe prototype. Tab-and-slot assembly, peel-and-stick trim, and Grandt Line details. 5″ x 8″ footprint. $119.98. Branchline Trains

Fallen barn. Laser-cut wood kit. Tab-and-slot assembly with peel-and-stick trim. 4-1/4″ x 6-3/4″ footprint. $87.50. Branchline Trains

Split-level home. Laser-cut wood kit. Tab-and-slot assembly, peel-and-stick trim, and resin detail castings. 6″ x 6″ footprint. $79.98. Branchline Trains

House under construction. Laser-cut wood kit. Tab-and-slot assembly. 6″ x 6″ footprint. $99.98. Branchline Trains

Laser-cut acrylic city structure kits. Mount Royal Station (shown): city train station with clock tower, 8-1/2″ x 24″ footprint, price to be announced. Majestic Towers: 20-story Art Deco-style apartment tower, four-story add-on available, 6-5/8″ x 7-3/4″ footprint, price TBA. The Gorham: seven-story office/retail building, four-story add-on available, 6-1/2″ x 8-3/8″ footprint, price TBA. Judy’s Jams & Jellies: Brick and concrete curtain-wall factory, 6″ x 16″ footprint, price TBA. The Park Hotel: 22-story urban hotel, 8-5/8″ x 10-1/4″ footprint, $375; three-story add-on, $45; eight-story add-on, $90; detail set, $25. Custom Model Railroads

Beggars Pouch Leather Co. Laser-cut wood kit. Etched wood “brick” siding. $49. Model Tech Studios

Owens Monumental Co. Inc. Laser-cut wood kit with resin and plastic details. Tichy Train Group windows and doors, resin tombstone casting, and plastic gantry crane. Footprint 3-3/4″ x 6-1/2″ (main building only). $114.95. August 2009. Stella Scale Models

HO scale details and accessories

Yard tractor. Preproduction model shown. Clear window glazing, detailed cab interior, and rolling vinyl tires. Paint schemes and prices to be announced. Athearn Trains

Ford F850 flatbed truck with boom crane. Preproduction model shown. Clear window glazing, detailed cab interior, and rolling vinyl tires. Paint schemes and prices to be announced. Athearn Trains

Hi-rail vehicles. 1929 track inspection sedan: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Baltimore & Ohio; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Canadian Pacific; Great Northern; Milwaukee Road; Pennsylvania RR; Southern Ry.; Southern Pacific; and Union Pacific. Also available in generic maintenance-of-way and railroad police paint schemes. Modern pickup Roadrailer: Amtrak, Canadian Pacific, Chicago & North Western, Conrail, CSX, Florida East Coast, and Norfolk Southern. Also available in maintenance-of-way yellow. Brass construction. Direct-current model, $39; dual-mode Digital Command Control, $59. Ready-to-run. Broadway Limited Imports

Hi-rail vehicles. 1929 track inspection sedan: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Baltimore & Ohio; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Canadian Pacific; Great Northern; Milwaukee Road; Pennsylvania RR; Southern Ry.; Southern Pacific; and Union Pacific. Also available in generic maintenance-of-way and railroad police paint schemes. Modern pickup Roadrailer: Amtrak, Canadian Pacific, Chicago & North Western, Conrail, CSX, Florida East Coast, and Norfolk Southern. Also available in maintenance-of-way yellow. Brass construction. Direct-current model, $39; dual-mode Digital Command Control, $59. Ready-to-run. Made by Broadway Limited, distributed by Factory Direct Trains

Cast rubber scenery. Oil drum dump (7″ x 3-1/4″, shown) or tire piles, $20. Urban outcrop (6″ x 28″), $50. Cripplebush Valley Models

Barge kits. Laser-cut wood, metal, and plastic kit. Derrick lighter work barge (shown), $199.99. Garbage scow barge, $129.99. Model Tech Studios

Assorted resin vehicle kits. Vinyl tires, driver figure, and positionable front wheels. Produce dealer’s truck (shown): $13.95. Mack B-67 highway tractor: single-axle version, $15.95; tandem-axle version, $18.95. Sylvan Scale Models

N scale locomotives

General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive. Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Ferromex, and Iowa Interstate. Also available undecorated with two truck variations. Five-pole skew-wound motor with flywheels, prototype-specific trucks and cabs, and wire grab irons. $119.95. Ready-to-run. Fox Valley Model Works

New York Central jet-powered rail diesel car M-497. Model represents prototype that set the light-rail speed record in 1966. Digital Command Control, sound, and light-emitting diodes to simulate jet afterburners. $295. September 2009. Ready-to-run. Kato USA Inc.

N scale structures

Canaan Station. Laser-cut wood kit based on New York, New Haven & Hartford prototype. Tab-and-slot assembly, preprinted signs, and resin details. 10″ x 11″ footprint. $179.98. Branchline Trains

Moose Lake Depot. Preproduction mockup shown. Laser-cut wood kit based on Soo Line prototype. Peel-and-stick roofing and cast resin details. Price to be announced. Fall 2009. Monroe Models

N scale details and accessories

Modern auto carrier truck frame and trailer. Flat-packed etched stainless steel and brass kit. (Athearn Mack R dump truck cab and chassis shown not included.) $34.95. TrainCat Model Sales

O scale details and accessories

Diesel and steam 45-foot harbor tugboats. Diesel model shown. Resin kit with cast-pewter details. $89.75. Frenchman River Model Works

New York, New Haven & Hartford catenary. Factory assembled and painted brass models. Two-track model, $137; three-track, $147; four-track, $157. Model Memories

High tension towers. Factory assembled and painted brass models. $21. Model Memories

Wooden steam tugboat. Resin kit. Detailed wheelhouse interior, dinghy, and crew figures. $89.95. Sylvan Scale Models

S scale freight cars

Pullman-Standard 5,344-cubic-foot exterior-post boxcar. Apalachicola Northern; Boston & Maine; Chicago & North Western; Montreal, Maine & Atlantic (State of Maine scheme), and Texas Mexican. Four road numbers each. Wire grab irons, etched-metal end walks, and American Flyer-style knuckle couplers. $44.98. Des Plaines Hobbies

Large scale rolling stock

Assorted European-prototype rolling stock. Rhätische Bahn 6/6 411 “Crocodile” electric locomotive, $1,299.99. Rhätische Bahn Glacier Express dining car, $679.99. Zillertalbahn cafe car, $154.99. Herforder beer car, $179.99. COOP strawberry container car, $199.99. Ready-to-run. Made by LGB, distributed by Märklin Inc.

Multiple-scale train sets

New York, New Haven & Hartford Comet articulated passenger train. Three-unit set. HO and N scale. Eight-pin Digital Command Control decoder socket, lighted and detailed interiors, and RP-25 contour metal wheelsets. Prices to be announced. Ready-to-run. Con-Cor International

Multiple-scale freight cars

33,000-gallon LPG tank cars. Preproduction model shown. HO and N scales. Etched-metal platforms, wire details, and magnetic knuckle couplers. Road names and prices to be announced. Ready-to-run. Athearn Trains

Multiple-scale maintenance-of-way cars

Steam pile driver railcar. Wood, metal, and plastic kit. Trucks and couplers sold separately. HO scale $89.99, O scale $139.99. Model Tech Studios

Multiple-scale structures

Timber bridge piers. Wood kits. Pile (left) or framed (right) trestles. N scale $12, HO scale $20, S scale $35, O scale $45. Hunterline

Multiple-scale details and accessories

Telltales. Factory assembled and painted brass models. O scale: single-track (pictured) $23, two-track $48, three-track $68. HO scale: single-track $8.75, two-track $23.50, three-track $31.25. Model Memories

Steam industrial machinery. Wood, metal, and/or plastic kits. Steam crane (shown) or shovel: N scale $34.99, HO scale $24.98, O scale $129.99. Erie-style 30-ton crane: HO $69.99, O $89.99. Model Tech Studios

SA type searchlight signals. With true three-color indication. Brass construction. N scale (shown): single-head or ground signal, $29.99. S scale: single-head $22.99, double-head or ground signal $25.99. O scale: ground signal, $29.99. Fall-winter 2009. N.J. International Inc.

Electronics and controls

Police siren. Self-contained circuit with speaker runs on 12-18 volt alternating current or Digital Command Control track power. Pushbutton switch, 1.4″ speaker, and two-minute automatic shutoff. $19. Evan Designs

Kynar-coated hookup wire. 28 AWG solid-strand wire with Teflon-like coating for easy handling. 25 feet, $3; 50 feet, $4.75. Evan Designs

Märklin Central Station base station. Combines 3-amp booster, two throttles, and large color touchscreen. Supports programming track, 16 locomotive functions, and up to 320 accessories. Built-in Märklin Digital locomotive database, two locomotive card readers, and USB and network connections. $1,049.99. Märklin Inc.

Tsunami KT1000 Digital Command Control decoder. For plug-and-play installation in Kato HO scale diesel locomotives. Golden-white LED headlight and backup light, 16-bit sound processor, and Hyperdrive motor-control software. $119.05. SoundTraxx

Paints and airbrushes

Wood stain washes. New colors: Barn Red, Boxcar Brown, Light Brown. Alcohol-based, 8-ounce bottles. $5 or three for $12. Hunterline

Scenery

Silflor MiniNatur crop rows. Alfalfa/winter wheat or soybeans/potatoes. Both types available in spring, summer, late summer, and autumn tones. Each pack contains 20 rows 8-1/2″ long. $21.99. Scenic Express

Silflor turf mats. Goldenrod weeds, six 6″ strips, $24.99. Savannah grass, 12″ x 19″ mat, $34.99. Both types available in spring, summer, late summer, and autumn tones. California golden grass, 12″ x 19″ mat, $27.99. Scenic Express

Software

Trainz Simulator 2009: World Builder Edition. New version includes increased terrain and texture detail, higher resolution graphics, improved search and filter functions, and more than 13,000 rail-related items. Requires Windows XP or Vista. Published by Auran Games, distributed by Cordes Sales LLC

American Advertising Collection. More than 100 full-color advertising signs on CD-ROM for printing on paper or decal film in any scale. $30. Evan Designs

Manufacturers featured in this week’s News & Products

Athearn Trains
1550 Glenn Curtiss St.
Carson, CA 90746
310-763-7140
www.athearn.com

Blackstone Models
210 Rock Point Drive
Durango, CO 81301
970-259-0690
blackstonemodels.com

Branchline Trains
333 Park Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06108
860-282-7080
branchline-trains.com

Broadway Limited Imports
9A East Tower Circle
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
386-673-8900
broadway-limited.com

Con-Cor International
8101 E. Research Ct.
Tucson, AZ 85710
520-721-8939
all-railroads.com

Cordes Sales LLC
800-671-0335
cordessales.com

Cripplebush Valley Models
264 Saddlemire Hill Rd.
Sloansville, NY 12160
518-868-2218
cripplebush.net

Custom Model Railroads
3937 Keswick Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-889-0010
cmrtrain.com

Des Plaines Hobbies
1468 Lee St.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-297-2118
desplaineshobbies.com

Evan Designs
P.O. Box 2044
Broomfield, CO 80038
303-410-1118
modeltrainsoftware.com

Factory Direct Trains
2004 Riverside Drive, Unit V
Asheville, NC 28804
828-350-7710
factorydirecttrains.com

Fox Valley Model Works
P.O. Box 970
Des Plaines, IL 60017
847-813-5172
foxvalleymodels.com

Frenchman River Model Works
HC1 Box 185A
Stratton, NE 69043
308-276-2174
frenchmanriver.com

Hunterline
1072 Riverbank Drive
Cambridge, ON N3H 4R6
Canada
519-653-4174
hunterline.com

InterMountain Railway Co.
P.O. Box 839
Longmont, CO 80502
303-772-1901
intermountain-railway.com

Kato USA Inc.
100 Remington Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-781-9500
www.katousa.com

Märklin Inc.
402 Travis Lane, no. 64
Waukesha, WI 53189
262-522-7080
marklin.com

Model Memories
P.O. Box 722
Powhatan, VA 23139
203-798-0544
info-4U.com/modelmemories/

Model Tech Studios
P.O. Box 1497
North Hampton, NH 03862
603-964-5995
www.modeltechstudios.com

Monroe Models
P.O. Box 1120
Cokato, MN 55321
320-286-2854
monroemodels.us

MTS Imports
P.O. Box 50
Middletown, NY 10940
845-342-5623
mtsimports.com

Overland Models Inc.
311 S. Walnut St.
Muncie, IN 47305
765-289-4257
overlandmodels.com

Scenic Express
175 Sheffield Dr., Ste. 100
Delmont, PA 15626
724-468-3106
scenicexpress.com

SoundTraxx
210 Rock Point Dr
Durango, CO 81301
970-259-0690
soundtraxx.com

Speedwitch Media
645 Tanner Marsh Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
203-453-6174
speedwitch.com

Stella Scale Models
P.O. Box 121
High Bridge, NJ 08829
908-797-0534
stellascalemodels.com

Sylvan Scale Models
32229 Sylvan Rd., Rte. 2
Parkhill, ON N0M 2K0
Canada
519-294-6601
isp.on.ca/Sylvan

Tangent Scale Models
P.O. Box 25005
Asheville, NC 28813
828-279-6106
www.tangentscalemodels.com

The Coach Yard
P.O. Box 593
Del Mar, CA 92014
818-796-8004
thecoachyard.com

TrainCat Model Sales
3709 Heron Ridge Lane
Weston, FL 33331
http://traincat2.com/models.htm