New products for October 4, 2012

HO scale locomotives

Electro-Motive Division F7 diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: Great Northern (Big Sky Blue). Five-pole skew-wound motor with flywheels, prototype-specific details, and McHenry knuckle couplers. A unit only (freight): Direct-current model, $169.98; with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control sound decoder, $269.98. A-B set (freight or passenger): DC model, $309.98; with SoundTraxx DCC sound decoder, $489.98. May 2013. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

Electro-Motive Division FP7 and F7B diesel locomotives. New paint scheme: Soo Line (maroon). Two differently numbered A-B sets available. Five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels, prototype-specific details, and McHenry knuckle couplers. FP7 Direct-current model, $189.98; with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control sound decoder, $289.98. FP7 and F7B set: DC model, $359.98; with SoundTraxx DCC sound decoder, $519.98. May 2013. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

Electro-Motive Division SD70ACe and SD70M-2 diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. SD70ACe: Union Pacific (President George W. Bush Presidential Library or Missouri-Kansas-Texas heritage, one number each). SD70M-2: Norfolk Southern (four road numbers). Etched-metal grills, prototype-specific details, and McHenry scale knuckle couplers. Direct-current models, $199.98; with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control sound decoder, $299.98. May 2013. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

Alco RS-11 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Northern Pacific, Central Vermont; Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific; National Ry. of Mexico; and Pennsylvania RR. New road numbers: Nickel Plate Road (three numbers) and Seaboard Coast Line. Two numbers each except as noted. Five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels, directional lighting, and Accumate knuckle couplers. $129.95. Ready-to-run. Atlas Classic. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

HO scale freight cars
 
26-foot flat-bottom ore car. CP Rail, National Ry. of Mexico, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific. One single car and three six-packs per road name. Metal wheelsets, McHenry knuckle couplers, and removable ore loads. Single car, $22.98; six-pack, $124.98. May 2013. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

FMC 5,347-cubic-foot-capacity boxcar. Erie Western, Maine Central, Rock Island, and Valdosta Southern. Three car numbers each. Separately applied wire grab irons, metal wheelsets, and McHenry scale knuckle couplers. $26.98. May 2013. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

Baltimore & Ohio class M-53 wagontop boxcar. 1937-40, 1942-47, 1946-55, and 1962-66 paint schemes with flat or Youngstown doors as appropriate. Three car numbers each. Wire grab irons, metal wheelsets, and Kadee knuckle couplers. $30.95. Ready-to-run. Fox Valley Models, 847-768-2344, www.foxvalleymodels.com

40-foot milk car. Bellows Falls Cooperative Creamery, Borden’s, Dairymen’s League, and Hood’s. Three car numbers each. Factory-installed grab irons, separate door rods, and McHenry scale knuckle couplers. $26.98. May 2013. Ready-to-run. Roundhouse, 310-763-7140, www.roundhousetrains.com

HO scale details and accessories

1993 Ford Explorer. New paint schemes: Alaska RR, Burlington Northern (no beacon), BNSF (post-2005 scheme), CSX, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific. Also available painted (orange, white, or yellow) but unlettered and undecorated. Simulated rotary beacon except as noted, interior detail, and rolling vinyl tires. $17.95 (BN and SP, $15.95). Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Railroad crossing road signs. With “Exempt” or “Private crossing” signs. $1 each or $3.50 per five-pack. Howard’s Hobby, 203-732-5346, www.howardshobby.com

N scale freight cars
 
40-foot milk car. Bellows Falls Cooperative Creamery, Borden’s, Dairymen’s League, and Hood’s. Three car numbers each. Metal wheelsets and McHenry knuckle couplers with springs. $19.98. May 2013. Ready-to-run. Roundhouse, 310-763-7140, www.roundhousetrains.com

General American Marks Co. (GATX) 20,700-gallon-capacity non-insulated tank car. New paint schemes: British Columbia Ry., Cape Fear Feed Products Inc. (GATX reporting marks), and GATX. New road numbers: Cotton Belt (type 10 saddles), Dow Chemical, and Montfort Packing (GATX reporting marks). All models have type 20 saddles except as noted above. Also available undecorated with type 10 or type 20 saddles. Detailed five-section non-insulated body, bottom outlet, and control housing. $29.95 (undecorated, $21.95). Ready-to-run. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Thrall 2,743-cubic-foot-capacity gondola. New road numbers: BNSF Ry., CP Rail, CSX, Gondola Connection, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific. Three car numbers each. Separately applied ladders, detailed stirrup steps, and Accumate knuckle couplers. $21.95 Ready-to-run. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Milwaukee Road 50-foot ribbed-side boxcars. Route of the Hiawathas slogan, billboard lettering with herald, or yellow band with “DF” lettering. Etched-metal running boards, metal wheelsets, and Magne-Matic knuckle couplers. $19.95. Ready-to-run. Fox Valley Models, 847-768-2344, www.foxvalleymodels.com

O scale freight cars

American Car & Foundry 50’-6” boxcar. New paint schemes: PanAm Ry. (Maine Central reporting marks), Clarendon & Pittsford, Family Lines (Atlanta & West Point reporting marks); Kansas City Southern, Missouri Pacific, and National Ry. of Mexico. Diagonal panel roof, die-cast metal roller bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps, and 10-foot Youngstown doors. $52.95. Ready-to-run. Trainman series. Atlas O, 908-687-9590, www.atlaso.com

O scale structures

American Iron & Boiler Works. Laser-cut wood kit with shake and corrugated metal roofing, cast details, and signs. Footprint is 12” x 23”. $126.95. Sidetrack Laser, 503-449-5361, www.sidetracklaser.com

Corner Emporium. Factory-painted and assembled injection-molded plastic structure. Includes bicycles, sings, barber shop pole, parlor table, and more. Interior lights on both floors. $139.99. Built & Ready Landmark Structures. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

Deuce’s Bike Shop. Factory-painted and assembled injection-molded plastic structure. Includes weathered metal roof and siding, signs, decals, soda machine, and dog. Interior and exterior lights included. $149.99. Built & Ready Landmark Structures. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

Z scale freight cars

33-foot offset-side two-bay hopper. New road name: Nickel Plate Road. Bowser trucks, blackened metal wheelsets, and knuckle couplers. Two-pack, $42. Ready-to-run. Full Throttle, 352-589-0303, www.wdwfullthrottle.com

Tools

Digital calipers. Four-inch jaw, liquid-crystal display, locking screw, 1.5V battery, and millimeter to inch conversion. $44.94 (price may vary depending on exchange rate). Shesto Ltd., 020 8451 6188, www.shesto.com

Software

A-Track. Extension to complement the facilities of NCE Digital Command Control systems. Assists in reading and programming of DCC decoders. Allows users to make complete backups of decoder contents. Compatible with any Windows PC produced in the last 10 years (Windows XP, Vista, or 7). All files and future updates can be downloaded from manufacturer’s website. Free. A-Trains Systems, www.a-train-systems.co.uk