2013 National Train Show new products report part 1

HO scale locomotives

Electro-Motive Division SDP45. Erie Lackawanna, Great Northern (Big Sky Blue), and Southern Pacific. Four road numbers per scheme. Detailed cab interior, flat or pointed long hood end as appropriate, and railroad-specific brake cylinder placement on trucks. Direct-current model, $189.98; with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control sound decoder, $289.98. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

Alco RS-3, RSD-4, and RSD-5 diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. RS-3: Gulf, Mobile & Ohio; Lamoille Valley; Long Island Rail Road; Penn Central; and Spokane, Portland & Seattle. RSD-4 and RSD-5: National Ry. of Mexico and Southern Pacific (gray and red). New road numbers. RS-3: Canadian National. RSD-4 and RSD-5: Southern Pacific (black and orange). Two road numbers each. Five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels, metal grab irons, and improved tooling. Direct-current model, $129.95; with ESU LokSound Digital Command Control sound decoder, $239.95. Third quarter 2013. Ready-to-run. Classic series. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Alco S-2 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (blue and yellow); Boston & Maine (black, red, and white in two numbers); Canadian Pacific (script lettering); Erie Lackawanna (gray, maroon, and yellow); Great Northern (Empire Builder scheme in two numbers); Pennsylvania RR; and Susquehanna (silver and maroon in two numbers). Also available undecorated with horizontal or vertical shutters. Upgraded tooling, five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels, and directional light-emitting diode headlights. Direct-current model, $149.95; with ESU LokSound Digital Command Control sound decoder, $259.95. Fourth quarter 2013. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

General Electric U30B diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Burlington Northern, Chessie System, Milwaukee Road (three road numbers), St. Louis-San Francisco (orange and white, three numbers, or “XR” series, one number), National Ry. of Mexico (three numbers, high nose), and Norfolk & Western (high nose). Four road numbers each unless noted. Based on phase 2 prototypes. Five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels, separately applied wire and etched-metal details, and railroad-specific details. Direct-current model, $189; with QSI Quantum Digital Command Control sound decoder, $299. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

National Railway Equipment GenSet II diesel locomotive. Pre-production model shown. Belt Ry. of Chicago, BNSF Ry. (post-2005 herald), Canadian Pacific, CSX, Indiana Harbor Belt, and NRE demonstrator (one road number). Two road numbers each unless noted; also available undecorated. Eight-pin Digital Command Control decoder socket, separately applied grab irons, and Accumate knuckle couplers. $144.95. Ready-to-run. Trainman Plus series. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Electro-Motive Division GP7 diesel locomotive. Atlantic Coast Line (purple and silver), Boston & Maine (McGinnis scheme), General Motors demonstrator, Pennsylvania RR, and Rock Island (red, white, and black). SoundTraxx Sound Value decoder (prime mover, three air horns, and bell), acetal handrails, and E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers. $189. October 2013. Sound Value line. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Porter 0-6-0 side tank steam locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Bethlehem Steel; Midvale Steel; Midwest Quarry & Mining Co.; and Pennsylvania RR. Digital Command Control motor decoder, soft-white light-emitting diode headlights, and blackened main and side rods. $130. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

2-8-0 steam locomotives. HOn3. Denver & Rio Grande Western (no. 342 with Royal Gorge Route herald, no. 345 with Flying Grande lettering, or post-wreck version of no. 346 with Flying Grande lettering), Denver & Rio Grande class 70 no. 401, and Rio Grande Southern (no. 41 or no. 40 with Rising Sun herald). Also available painted but unlettered (two versions). Custom SoundTraxx sound system, golden-white light-emitting diode headlights, and Kadee no. 714 couplers. $499.95; weathered, $554.95. Ready-to-run. Blackstone Models, 970-259-0690, www.blackstonemodels.com

Baldwin DS 4-4-1000 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Canadian Pacific (script lettering or Action Red with Multimark); Chicago Great Western; Erie Lackawanna; Norfolk Southern; Pennsylvania RR; Soo Line; and Western Maryland. Can motor with flywheels, separately applied detail parts, and RP-25 contour metal wheels. Direct-current model with 8-pin plug, $169.95; with ESU LokSound Digital Command Control sound decoder, $279.95. Ready-to-run. Executive Line. Bowser, 570-368-2379, www.bowser-trains.com

Baldwin RF-16A and RF-16B diesel locomotives. Baltimore & Ohio (blue, gray, and gold), Delaware & Hudson (two A units only), New York Central (cigar band herald), and Pennsylvania RR (Brunswick Green); undecorated A and B units also available. Plastic and die-cast metal construction, Paragon2 sound and operation system, and Kadee-compatible knuckle couplers. A unit, $279.99; A-B set, $399.99. January 2014. Ready-to-run. Paragon2 series. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; BHP Iron Ore; BNSF Ry. (post-2005 scheme); Chessie System with Baltimore & Ohio reporting marks; Chicago & North Western; Canadian National (North America scheme); CSX (dark blue and yellow); Iowa, Chicago & Eastern; Milwaukee Road; and Union Pacific (“We will deliver” slogan). Two road numbers each; also available undecorated. Dual-mode Paragon2 sound and operation system, plastic body shell and die-cast metal chassis, and can motor with flywheel. $269.99. December 2013. Ready-to-run. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

Electro-Motive Division SW1500 diesel locomotive. Pre-production sample shown. CSX, Louisville & Nashville, Missouri-Kansas-Texas, Norfolk Southern, Reading Co., Family Lines (L&N /Seaboard Coast Line), Southern Ry., Southern Pacific (“Kodachrome” with small or large lettering or red and gray paint schemes), St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt), Union Pacific, and Western Pacific. Two road numbers each; also available undecorated. Dual-mode Paragon2 sound and operation system, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and separately applied detail parts. Southern Pacific and Cotton Belt units have special light packages that are separately controllable. $229.99. November 2013. Ready-to-run. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

Pennsylvania RR class T-1 4-4-4-4 steam locomotive. As-delivered version. Five road numbers. Also available painted black but unlettered. Dual-mode Paragon2 sound and control system, 5-pole can motor with skew-wound armature, and factory installed crew figures. $499.99. Ready-to-run. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

U.S. Army Transportation Corps class S-100 0-6-0T steam locomotive. European model shown. Albemarle Paper, E.J. Lavino, Granite Rock, and U.S. Army Transportation Corps. Five-pole can motor with flywheels, die-cast metal boiler, RP-25 contour wheels, and knuckle couplers. Direct-current model. Price to be announced. First quarter 2014. Produced by Rivarossi, distributed by Hornby America, 253-922-7194, www.hornbyamerica.com

Electro-Motive Division SD90/43MAC. New paint scheme: San Luis & Rio Grande. Two road numbers. Eight-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, directional headlights and ditch lights, and five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels. $195. Ready-to-run. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9500, www.katousa.com

General Electric ES44 diesel locomotive. Pre-production model shown. Prototype-specific details, operating charging lights, and five-pole motor with flywheels. Direct-current, Proto-Sound 3.0, and Proto-Sound 3E+ (for use with European 3-rail track systems) versions will be offered. Road names and prices to be announced. Second quarter 2014. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, www.mthhotrains.com

General Electric Dash 9-44CW diesel locomotive. Pre-production model shown. Prototype-specific details, operating knuckle couplers, and five-pole motor with flywheels. Direct-current, Proto-Sound 3.0, and Proto-Sound 3E+ (for use with European 3-rail track systems) versions will be offered. Road names and prices to be announced. First quarter 2014. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, www.mthhotrains.com

Electro-Motive Division E7A diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: Chesapeake & Ohio Pere Marquette. Four road numbers (two on direct-current models, two on models with Digital Command Control). Five-pole skew-wound can motor; see-through air intake grills; and painted metal grab irons, handrails, and uncoupling levers. Direct-current models, $199.98; with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control sound decoder, $299.98. Ready-to-run. WalthersProto. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Electro-Motive Division F7A and F7B diesel locomotives. Great Northern (orange, green, and yellow or 1962-1967 simplified scheme). Prototype-specific details. Direct-current models or with SoundTraxx dual-mode sound decoders. Price and release date to be announced. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Electro-Motive Division F7A and F7B diesel locomotives. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (part of San Francisco Chief series). Separately applied late-style water fillers, 48” dynamic brake fan, brass Nathan 5-chime air horn on A unit, and single steam generator on B unit. Direct-current models: A-B set $329.98, A unit $169.98. With SoundTraxx dual-mode sound decoder: A-B set $529.98, A unit $269.98. Spring 2014. Ready-to-run. WalthersProto. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Electro-Motive Division SW1 diesel locomotive. Boston & Maine, Milwaukee Road, Southern Ry., and Southern Pacific. Two road numbers available. Five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels, directional lighting, and all-wheel drive and electrical pickup. $99.98. Ready-to-run. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

HO scale freight cars

American Car & Foundry three- and six-bay cylindrical covered hoppers. New paint schemes. Three-bay hopper: Agrico, Amerthene, Dresser Minerals, and Huntsman Chemical. Six-bay hopper: Detroit & Toledo Shore Line. New road numbers. Six-bay hopper: Southern Pacific (silver and yellow) and Wabash. Three road numbers per scheme. Upgraded tooling, detailed brake gear, and blackened metal wheelsets. $31.95. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

1937 Association of American Railroads 40-foot boxcar kit. New paint schemes: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (Scout lettering); Lackawanna RR (two car numbers); Lancaster & Chester; Monon (two numbers); Ontario Northland; and Soo Line. Three car numbers each unless noted. Detailed body with molded ladders and grab irons, full brake detail, and Accumate knuckle couplers. $15.95. Trainman series. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

FMC 5,077 double-door boxcar. City of Prineville Ry. (offset doors); McCloud River; Texas, Oklahoma & Eastern (offset doors); and Western Pacific (feather herald). Four car numbers each; also available undecorated with offset or centered doors. Wire grab irons, etched-metal details, and Accumate knuckle couplers. $35.95 (undecorated, $29.95). Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Union Tank Car Co. frameless tank car. HOn3. New road numbers: Union Tank Car Co. with “Gramps” lettering. Wire and etched-metal details, metal wheelsets, and knuckle couplers. $67.95 (factory-weathered, $75.95). Ready-to-run. Blackstone Models, 970-259-0690, www.blackstonemodels.com

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe class BX-166 62-foot double-door boxcar. Pre-production artwork shown. ATSF (boxcar red with or without circle-cross herald) in 24 road numbers per scheme. Separately applied brake wheel and underbody brake details, metal wheelsets, and Kadee no. 156 knuckle couplers. $39.95. Summer 2014. BLMA, 562-712-7085, www.blmamodels.com

100-ton hopper cars. Chesapeake & Ohio, Chessie System (Baltimore & Ohio, C&O, or Western Maryland reporting marks), Chicago & North Western, Conrail, Norfolk Western, Pennsylvania Power & Light, Pennsylvania RR, and Wheeling & Lake Erie. Metal wheelsets and Kadee knuckle couplers. $24.95 each. Executive Line. Bowser, 570-368-2379, www.bowser-trains.com

40-foot stockcar with dual-mode sound decoder. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Canadian National; Canadian Pacific; Great Northern; New York Central; Norfolk Western; Pennsylvania RR; and Union Pacific. Sound-equipped single car, $79.99; four-pack (CN, N&W, PRR, and UP) without sound, $99.99. October 2013. Ready-to-run. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

Northern Pacific 41-foot flatcar kit. Injection-molded plastic kit with metal stirrup steps but no trucks, couplers, or decals. Two-pack, $12.95. Central Valley Model Works, 805-489-8586, www.cvmw.com

Bethlehem 3,483-cubic-foot-capacity hopper. Preproduction sample shown. Injection-molded plastic model with new draft-gear box and Kadee scale whisker knuckle couplers. Price and road names to be announced. Late 2013. Ready-to-run. ExactRail, 866-945-1701, www.exactrail.com

Thrall 54-foot “coil shield” coil car. Preproduction sample shown. Etched-metal running boards with diamond-tread pattern, brake appliances, and Kadee no. 58 knuckle couplers. Price and road names to be announced. Late 2013. Ready-to-run. ExactRail, 866-945-1701, www.exactrail.com

Baltimore & Ohio or Central RR of New Jersey (CRP reporting marks) nine-panel, eight exterior post two-bay hopper, $44.99; Pennsylvania RR (circle keystone) class X42 60-foot express boxcar with decals, $64.99; and PRR class GPA hopper with AB brakes and maintenance-of-way decals, $49.99. All cast-resin kits feature one-piece body. Funaro & Camerlengo, 570-224-4989, www.fandckits.com

National Steel Car potash service 4,300-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. Potash Corp. (light or dark pink salmon scheme, 12 road numbers each). Model details and price to be announced. North American Railcar Corp., 866-840-7777, www.pwrs.ca

National Steel Car potash service 4,275-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. Canpotex: CEFX, CGLX, CITX, or PTEX reporting marks with yellow visibility stripes; PTEX also offered with red and white reflective tape. Each scheme available in 24 road numbers. Model details and price to be announced. North American Railcar Corp., 866-840-7777, www.pwrs.ca

Bethlehem Steel Co. 52’-6” 70-ton drop-end riveted gondola. New paint schemes: Baltimore & Ohio (class O-59A in 1956 repaint scheme, 12 road numbers), Lehigh Valley (original 1952 oxide red scheme, six numbers), and Western Maryland (original 1951 red scheme, six numbers). New road numbers (4 numbers per scheme): B&O (class O-59 in original 1937 scheme), Central RR of Pennsylvania (original 1944 scheme), Central RR of New Jersey (1944 scheme with 1952 reweigh date), LV (1973 Cornell Red repaint), and WM (original 1953 red scheme). Undecorated models (kit or ready-to-run) also available. Prototype-specific details, American Steel Foundries A-3 Ride-Control trucks with metal wheelsets, and Kadee scale metal knuckle couplers. $32.95 each (discounts for direct orders of six, 12, or 24 cars). Tangent Scale Models, 828-279-6106, www.tangentscalemodels.com

Pullman-Standard 4,750-cubic-foot-capacity covered hopper. Burlington Northern (12 road numbers), Family Lines System with Louisville & Nashville reporting marks (six numbers), Missouri-Kansas-Texas (green, six numbers), Southern Ry. (12 numbers), Foster Farms (three numbers), and Mid-South Milling (three numbers). Undecorated ready-to-run version with body-mount brakes and side-mount airline also available. New tooling based on the 1979-1982 prototype with narrowed roof hatches, welded underframe components with access holes, and a new brake system. Earlier carbody version with new road numbers: Illinois Central Gulf (12 numbers) and Penn Central (six numbers). $42.95 each (discounts for direct orders of six, 12, or 24 cars). Ready-to-run. Tangent Scale Models, 828-279-6106, www.tangentscalemodels.com

Pullman-Standard PS2-CD 4,740-cubic-foot-capacity covered hopper. New paint schemes: Gold Kist (three road numbers), Illinois Central Gulf (1979 repaint, three numbers), Norfolk & Western (class HC-69 in “hamburger” scheme, six numbers), Norfolk Southern (class HC-70, six numbers), Seaboard Coast Line (yellow scheme, 12 numbers), Central Soya (three numbers), and Erie Lackawanna (four numbers). New road numbers: Milwaukee Road (Federal Yellow). Also available undecorated (assembled or kit). $42.95 (discounts for direct orders of six or 12 cars). Tangent Scale Models, 828-279-6106, www.tangentscalemodels.com

HO scale passenger cars

Amtrak (ex-California Zephyr) passenger cars. Baggage car; Vista-Dome coach (three road numbers, one with conductor’s window); Vista-Dome dormitory-buffet-lounge car; 48-seat dining car; 10-roomette, 6-double-bedroom sleeper (three numbers); 6-bedroom, 5-compartment sleeper (two numbers); and 1-drawing-room, 3-double-bedroom Vista-Dome buffet-lounge-observation (with illuminated drumhead). One road number each unless noted. Injection-molded plastic construction, detailed and illuminated interiors, and separately applied handrails. $74.99 to $79.99 each. November 2013. Ready-to-run. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

California Zephyr passenger cars. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy: baggage car Silver Coyote; Vista-Dome Silver Stirrup; Vista-Dome dormitory-buffet-lounge Silver Chalet; 16-section sleeper Silver Larch; and 1-drawing-room, 3-double-bedroom Vista-Dome buffet-lounge-observation Silver Penthouse (with illuminated drumhead). Denver & Rio Grande Western: 48-seat dining car Silver Banquet; 10-roomette, 6-double-bedroom sleeper Silver Glacier; and 6-bedroom, 5-compartment sleeper Silver Gull. Western Pacific: Vista-Dome Silver Thistle or Silver Sage (latter with conductor’s window) and 10-roomette, 6-double-bedroom sleeper Silver Range. Injection-molded plastic construction, detailed and illuminated interiors, and separately applied handrails. $74.99 to $79.99 each; 11-car set (one of each car listed), $799.99. November 2013. Ready-to-run. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

Ex-California Zephyr cars. Chicago & North Western 16-section sleeper Lake Iowa, Ferrocarriles Nacionales de Mexico (1-drawing-room, 3-double-bedroom Vista-Dome buffet-lounge-observation Observatorio Tonantzintla and three 10-roomette, 6-double-bedroom sleepers), and Union Pacific Vista-Dome Silver Lariat. Injection-molded plastic construction, detailed and illuminated interiors, and separately applied handrails. $74.99 to $79.99 each. November 2013. Ready-to-run. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

Rio Grande Zephyr. 48-seat dining car Silver Banquet; Vista-Dome coaches Silver Bronco, Silver Pony, Silver Mustang, and Silver Colt (Mustang and Colt with conductor’s window); Vista-Dome dormitory-buffet-lounge car Silver Shop; coaches (converted 16-section sleepers) Silver Aspen and Silver Pine; and 1-drawing-room, 3-double-bedroom Vista-Dome buffet-lounge-observation car Silver Sky. Injection-molded plastic construction, detailed and illuminated interiors, and separately applied handrails. $74.99 to $79.99 each. November 2013. Ready-to-run. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

Amtrak Phase IVb passenger cars. Baggage, coach, coach-baggage, lounge, diner, and sleeper. Metal wheelsets and knuckle couplers. $85 to $90 each. Ready-to-run. Interior lighting and taillight kits sold separately. Ready-to-run. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9500, www.katousa.com

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe San Francisco Chief. Pullman-Standard (PS) 74-foot baggage car, $69.98 (March 2014); Budd 83-foot 36-seat diner, $79.98 (April 2014); PS 85-foot Valley-series 6-section, 6-roomette, 4-double-bedroom sleeper, $69.98 (June 2014); Budd 85-foot 46-seat coach, $79.98 (December 2013); PS 85-foot Hotevilla-series 4-double bedroom, 4-compartment, 2-drawing room sleeper, $79.98 (January 2014); Budd 85-foot Big Dome bar-lounge dormitory, $84.98 (February 2014); PS 85-foot Blue-series 10-roomette, 3-double-bedroom, 2-compartment sleeper, $79.98 (August 2014); PS 85-foot lunch counter-diner-dormitory, $79.98 (July 2014), PS 85-foot Yampi-series 8-section, 2-compartment, 2-double-bedroom sleeper, $79.98 (May 2014); and PS 85-foot Indian-series 24-duplex roomette sleeper, $79.98 (September 2014). Plated metal finish, factory-installed wire grab irons, and car name and number decals. Ready-to-run. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Chesapeake & Ohio Pere Marquette. American Car & Foundry 85-foot Railway Post Office/baggage (standard only, $69.98), Pullman-Standard (PS) 72-foot baggage car (standard only), PS 85-foot 52-seat coach (with and without skirts), PS 85-foot diner-coach, PS 85-foot lunch counter-buffet-lounge Chessie Club, and PS 85-foot 10-roomette, six-double-bedroom City-series sleeper. Turned metal 36” wheelsets, tinted window glazing, and factory-installed wire grab irons. Standard cars, $74.98 unless noted; with light-emitting diode interior lighting (direct current and Digital Command Control compatible), $84.98. Ready-to-run. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Great Northern Empire Builder. American Car & Foundry (ACF) baggage-mail; ACF baggage-dormitory; ACF 60-seat coach; ACF ranch-coffee shop-lounge; ACF 36-seat Lake-series diner; Budd 46-seat Vista-Dome coach; Budd View-series Great Dome; Pullman-Standard (PS) 7-duplex roomette, 3-double-bedroom, 4-section, 1-compartment River-series sleeper; PS 6-roomette, 5-bedroom, 2-compartment Pass-series sleeper; and Coulee-series 6-roomette, 4-double bedroom, 1-compartment observation car. Omaha Orange and Pullman Green or Big Sky Blue. Upgraded models with factory-installed grab irons, tinted window glazing, 36” metal wheelsets, Proto-Max knuckle couplers. Select cars will be offered with factory-installed light-emitting diode interior lighting. Price and release date to be announced. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

HO scale structures

Arnie’s Hogs. Laser-cut wood and cast plastic kit. Footprint is 5” x 10”. $57. Alpine Division Scale Models, 562-860-6060, www.alpinemodels.com

Roadside USA buildings. Airplane gas station (6-1/8” x 6-3/4”), $79; The Coffee Pot (2-7/8” x 3-5/8”); ice cream stand (2-1/2” x 4”); Sombrero Restaurant (5-7/8” x 5-7/8”); and Tepee Hotel (two tepees, 3-1/4” x 3-1/2” each; arrow, 1-1/4” x 4”), $79. $49 each unless noted. Cast-resin construction. September 2013. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Shaw’s Ridge Equipment & Supply. Laser-cut wood kit with metal and resin detail castings, color signs, and awnings. Footprint is 4” x 8”. $69.95 plus $5 shipping. Bar Mills Scale Model Works, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com

Tiny’s Trackside Cafe. Laser-cut wood kit with printed tar paper strip roofing, scribed wall sections, and color signs. Footprint is 4” x 4-1/2”. $47.95. Bar Mills Scale Model Works, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com

Papa Lou’s Cigar Shoppe. Laser-cut wood kit with signs. $34.95. Bar Mills Scale Model Works, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com

Eastern-style 150-foot truss bridge with gusseted girders. Impact-grade styrene kit with square plates on girders. Measures 2-7/8” wide, 4-3/8” high, and 21” long. Gusseted girders also sold separately. $43.95. Central Valley Model Works, 805-489-8586, www.cvmw.com

150-foot truss bridge with punchplate girders. Impact-grade styrene kit. Measures 2-7/8” wide, 4-3/8” high, and 21” long. Punchplate girders also sold separately. $43.95. Central Valley Model Works, 805-489-8586, www.cvmw.com

The Charles kit. Laser-cut acrylic and smoke-mirrored acrylic with detail parts. Tab-and-slot construction. Includes underground parking garage. Footprint is 8” x 9”. Assembled kit is 28” tall. $315. Lighting kit sold separately, $10. Custom Model Railroads, 410-889-0010, www.cmrtrain.com

Commuter station. Laser-cut acrylic and smoked-acrylic parts, tab-and-slot construction, detail parts, and adjustable length skywalk. Footprint is 16-1/4” to 18-14” x 30”. Price to be announced. Custom Model Railroads, 410-889-0010, www.cmrtrain.com

86-foot Howe truss deck bridge. Wood kit with stripwood, crossties, nut-bolt-washer castings, metal rods, and full-size drawings/templates. $100. Applicable taxes and shipping extra. Hunterline, 1-866-934-4174, www.hunterline.com

170-foot Howe truss deck bridge. Wood kit with stripwood, crossties, nut-bolt-washer castings, metal rods, and full-size drawings/templates. $220. Applicable taxes and shipping extra. Hunterline, 1-866-934-4174, www.hunterline.com

Erie RR Livonia, N.Y., station and freight house. Craftsman kit with detailed interior and exterior, detail castings, and laser-cut components. Freight house can be attached to station as on prototype or built as a separate structure. Price to be announced. Laser Modeling 3, 585-243-3480, www.lasermodeling3.com

Corner porch house. Factory-painted and -weathered model with simulated cedar-shake roof, corner wrap-around porch, and assorted details. $84.99. Built & Ready Landmark Structures. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

Mo Skeeters Bait & Tackle. Factory-painted and weathered model with simulated metal roof, narrow clapboard siding, and assorted details. $84.99. Built & Ready Landmark Structures. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

HO scale details and accessories

Assorted lights. Clock light, ball light, park light, street light, highway light (two versions), and curved light. Brass construction with light-emitting diode, quick-fit base, and resistors. $28.95-$29.95. Fourth quarter 2013. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

53-foot CIMC and Jindo containers. New paint schemes. CIMC: APL Logistics, CH Robinson, UPSU, and Universal. Two sets each. New road numbers (one set each). CIMC: EMP, Hub (Union Pacific), and UMAX. Jindo: CSX Intermodal (UMXU), Ferromex, Hub (UPHU), Pacer (UMXU), and Stax (UMXU). Side corrugations with an 8-55-8 arrangement, front wall with 10 vertical corrugations, roof with 6-54-6 corrugations, and 1-3-1 beveled doors. Three-pack, $44.95. Third quarter 2013. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Ice and milk wagon. Wood kits with white metal work horses. Two-pack, $27.95. Bar Mills Scale Model Works, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com

Collapsible full-width diaphragms for Southern Pacific Daylight. One pair, $34.99. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

Ballast King ballast spreading car. Improved resin hopper and wider and heavier end blocks. Steel and brass construction with flow control. Works on code 83 and 100 track. $239 plus $12.35 shipping. Russ Boersma, 913-681-5896, ogaugeconnection.com

High Performance MagnaLock brake lines. Rubber hoses that can be retrofitted to almost any car or locomotive. Reversible, automatic operation regardless of orientation of car or locomotive. Compatible with Kadee and other brands of couplers. 10 pair, $24.98. North American Railcar Corp., 866-840-7777, www.pwrs.ca

Mechanical interlocking. Point rodding (switch pipes) kit includes 14 bases in three heights, six standard cranks, six compensating cranks, six adjustable cranks, two compensators, two complete facing switch locks with deflector ramps, and more than three feet of pipes with molded supports. Point rodding extension kit has more than six feet of extra pipes. Non-functioning. Injection-molded plastic construction. Price to be announced. Wills Kits from Peco, +44 (0)1297 21542, www.peco-uk.com

Baltimore & Ohio color position light signals. Bi-directional with marker lamp above signal head, $69.99; bracket-style with marker lamp above signal head, $39.99; and with six marker lamps (three each above and below signal head), $59.99. N.J. International, 480-219-4135, www.njinternational.com

Assorted 1939-40 GMC trucks. ½-ton pickup ($13.95), cab and chassis ($17.95), stake body ($20.95), and grain body ($20.95). Cast-resin kits with detailed cab interior and separate tires. Prices to be announced. Sylvan Scale Models, www.sylvanscalemodels.com

HO scale track

ProTraxx HOn3 snap-track system. 9” straight (four-pack, $18.25), 19” radius (four-pack, $18.25), and narrow gauge track starter set (four sections of straight track, 16 sections of curved track, and one power joiner with three feet of wire, $89.95). Code 70 nickel silver rail, ballast-colored roadbed, Kato UniJoiners, and painted and textured crossties. Blackstone Models, 970-259-0690, www.blackstonemodels.com

N scale locomotives

Alco S-2 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (blue and yellow); Boston & Maine (black, red, and white in two numbers); Canadian Pacific; Erie Lackawanna (gray, maroon, and yellow); Great Northern (Empire Builder scheme in two numbers); Pennsylvania RR; and Southern Ry. (green, yellow, and black in two numbers). Also available undecorated with horizontal or vertical shutters. Die-cast metal hood and chassis, prototype-specific radiator shutters, and directional light-emitting diode headlights. Direct-current model, $119.95; with ESU LokSound Digital Command Control sound decoder, $239.95. Fourth quarter 2013. Ready-to-run. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Alco RS-3, RSD-4, and RSD-5 diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. RS-3: Jersey Central Lines, Nickel Plate Road, Pacific Great Eastern, Penn Central, Seaboard Coast Line, and Vermont Ry. RSD-4 and RSD-5: Ferrocarril Del Pacifico, National Ry. of Mexico, and Southern Pacific. Two road numbers per scheme. Directional lighting, Scale Speed motor, and blackened metal wheelsets. $119.95.Third quarter 2013. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

General Electric U23B diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Family Lines (SBD reporting marks) and Penn Eastern. New road numbers: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Chessie System; Delaware & Hudson; Lehigh Valley; and Western Pacific. Three road numbers each. Separate uncoupling levers, prototype-specific details, and directional lighting. Direct-current model, $119.95; with NCE Digital Command Control motor decoder, $154.95. Fourth quarter 2013. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Baltimore & Ohio class EM-1 2-8-8-4 steam locomotive. B&O (large dome in two road numbers, single headlight and large dome in one number, and dual headlight with small dome in one number). Digital Command Control motor decoder, die-cast metal boiler, soft-white light-emitting diode headlight, separately applied details, and chemically blackened wheels. $350. August 2013. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Electro-Motive Division DDA40X diesel locomotive. Union Pacific (three road numbers). SoundTraxx Sound Value decoder (dual motor sounds, three air horns, and bell), 16-wheel drive, and two motors with flywheels. $209. October 2013. Ready-to-run. Sound Value line. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Electro-Motive Division NW2 diesel locomotive. Great Northern, New York Central, Pennsylvania RR, Union Pacific, and painted yellow and black but unlettered. Digital Command Control motor decoder, double-shafted coreless motor, die-cast metal frame, and prototype-specific headlight. $139. September 2013. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Alco PA-1 and PB-1 diesel locomotives. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Denver & Rio Grande Western; Erie Lackawanna (PA-1 only); Lehigh Valley (PA-1 only); New York Central; New York, New Haven & Hartford (PA-1 only); Nickel Plate Road (PA-1 only); Pennsylvania RR; Southern Pacific; and Union Pacific. Undecorated PA-1 and PB-1 also available. Paragon2 sound and operation system, plastic shell with die-cast metal chassis, and can motor with dual flywheels. PA-1 and PB-1 sets, $249.99; single PA-1 or PB-1, $199.99 each. October 2013. Ready-to-run. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

General Electric U25C diesel locomotive. Five-pole can motor with flywheels, die-cast metal chassis, and prototype-specific details. Road names and price to be announced. Produced by Arnold, distributed by Hornby America, 253-922-7194, www.hornbyamerica.com

Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: Milwaukee Road (American Revolution Bicentennial). Split-frame mechanism, injection-molded plastic shell, and Kato knuckle couplers. $175. Ready-to-run. Kobo Custom line. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9500, www.katousa.com

Electro-Motive Division SD70ACe diesel locomotive. Norfolk Southern (two road numbers) and NS heritage units (one number each): Erie, Illinois Terminal, Jersey Central Lines, Lackawanna, New York Central, Reading Co., Savannah & Atlanta, Virginian, and Wabash. Split-frame mechanism, bolsterless non-radial HTSC truck, five-chime air horn, five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels, and directional headlights. $135. Ready-to-run. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9500, www.katousa.com

Electro-Motive Division SW1500 diesel locomotive. Separately applied handrails, bell, air horn, and window glazing; body-mounted Magne-Matic knuckle couplers; and AAR-style trucks. Road names and price to be announced. Spring 2014. Micro-Trains Line Co., 541-535-1755, www.micro-trains.com

N scale freight cars

40-foot double-sheathed refrigerator car. Erie RR, Horvitz Brothers, Mexene, Nucoa Products, Phenix Cheese (URTX reporting marks), and St. Louis Refrigerator Co. Two car numbers each. Positionable roof hatches, separately applied details, and Accumate knuckle couplers. $24.95. Ready-to-run. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Chesapeake & Ohio-style cupola caboose. New paint schemes: Alaska RR; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Boston & Maine; Chesapeake & Ohio (four new car numbers); Delaware & Hudson; Grand Trunk Western; Norfolk Southern; Pere Marquette (two new numbers); and Providence & Worcester (one number). Two car numbers each except as noted. Weighted and detailed underframe, window glazing, and Accumate knuckle couplers. $18.95. Ready-to-run. Trainman series. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Pullman-Standard 2,750- and 2,960-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay hoppers. Pre-production model shown. Die-cast metal hoppers and center sill, solid- or roller-bearing trucks as appropriate, and optional heap shields. Road names, price, and release date to be announced. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

55-ton two-bay hopper. Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, Clinchfield, Pennsylvania RR (Tuscan red), and Western Maryland (speed lettering). $25. October 2013. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe class BX-166 62-foot double-door boxcar. Pre-production artwork shown. ATSF (boxcar red with or without circle-cross herald) in 24 road numbers per scheme. Separately applied brake wheel and underbody brake details, metal wheelsets, and Magne-Matic knuckle couplers. $27.95. Summer 2014. BLMA, 562-712-7085, www.blmamodels.com

89-foot bi-level auto rack with vandal panels. Erie Lackawanna. Etched stainless steel vandal panels, body-mounted Magne-Matic knuckle couplers, and plastic wheelsets. $44.95. November 2013. Ready-to-run. Produced by Eastern Seaboard Models (www.esmc.com) and Micro-Trains Line Co. (541-535-1755, www.micro-trains.com)

Evans Car Co. 65-foot 100-ton log car. Georgia Pacific. Two road numbers. Die-cast metal spine; injection-molded plastic uprights, platforms, and brake details; body-mounted Magne-Matic knuckle couplers; and 100-ton trucks with 36” wheelsets. $24.30 each. Ready-to-run. Micro-Trains Line Co., 541-535-1755, www.micro-trains.com

National Steel Car potash service 4,300-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. Potash Corp. (light or dark pink salmon scheme, 12 road numbers each). Model details and price to be announced. North American Railcar Corp., 866-840-7777, www.pwrs.ca

National Steel Car potash service 4,275-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. Canpotex: CEFX, CGLX, CITX, or PTEX reporting marks with yellow visibility stripes; PTEX also offered with red and white reflective tape. Each scheme available in 24 road numbers. Model details and price to be announced. North American Railcar Corp., 866-840-7777, www.pwrs.ca

N scale structures

The Charles kit. Laser-cut acrylic and smoke-mirrored acrylic with detail parts. Tab-and-slot construction. Includes underground parking garage. Tab and slot construction. Footprint is 4” x 4-1/2”. Assembled kit is 14” tall. $165. Lighting kit sold separately, $10. Custom Model Railroads, 410-889-0010, www.cmrtrain.com

Commuter station. Laser-cut acrylic and smoked-acrylic parts, tab-and-slot construction, detail parts, and adjustable length skywalk. Footprint is 10” to 11” x 16-1/2”. Price to be announced. Custom Model Railroads, 410-889-0010, www.cmrtrain.com

86-foot Howe truss deck bridge. Wood kit with stripwood, crossties, nut-bolt-washer castings, metal rods, and full-size drawings/templates. $65. Applicable taxes and shipping extra. Hunterline, 1-866-934-4174, www.hunterline.com

170-foot Howe truss deck bridge. Wood kit with stripwood, crossties, nut-bolt-washer castings, metal rods, and full-size drawings/templates. $145. Applicable taxes and shipping extra. Hunterline, 1-866-934-4174, www.hunterline.com

Consolidated Auto Parts Co. Laser-cut clapboard siding walls, tarpaper roofing material, Tichy Train Group windows and doors, BEST Trains white metal detail parts, and signs. Footprint is 3” x 8-1/4”. $75. Motrak Models, 813-476-4784, www.motrakmodels.net

Fuel filling station. Injection-molded plastic kit. $24.99. N.J. International, 480-219-4135, www.njinternational.com

Old homestead. Factory-assembled and painted structure with outhouse, rusty propane tank, old barrels, mailbox, and dog asleep on the porch. $54.99. Built & Ready Landmark Structures line. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

Firehouse. Factory-assembled and painted structure with hinged doors, downspouts, non-operating exterior lights, conduit and junction boxes, and signs. $69.99. Built & Ready Landmark Structures line. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

N scale details and accessories

Assorted lights. Clock light, ball light, park light (two versions available), street light, highway light, and curved light (two versions). Brass construction with light-emitting diode, quick-fit base, and resistors. $29.95-$30.95 each. Fourth quarter 2013. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

High Performance MagnaLock brake lines. Rubber hoses that can be retrofitted to almost any car or locomotive. Reversible, automatic operation regardless of orientation of car or locomotive. Compatible with Micro-Trains and other brands of couplers. 10 pair, $34.98. North American Railcar Corp., 866-840-7777, www.pwrs.ca

O scale locomotives

Electro-Motive Division F3A and F3B diesel locomotives. New paint schemes: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Chicago & North Western; Great Northern (A unit only); Jersey Central Lines; Missouri-Kansas-Texas; and Union Pacific. Two road numbers each on A and B units. Prototype-specific details; die-cast metal chassis, fuel tank, and trucks; and metal grab irons. With QSI Digital Command Control sound decoder, $499.95; unpowered units (B unit only in UP paint), $219.95. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-9590, www.atlaso.com

O scale freight cars

American Car & Foundry 8,000-gallon tank car. New paint schemes: Champlin Refining, Lion Oils, Omar Refining, Shell Chemical, and Shippers’ Car Line. Four car numbers each. Die-cast metal chassis; metal grab irons, handrails, and stirrups; and metal wheelsets. $74.95. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-9590, www.atlaso.com

Pullman-Standard 40-foot Hy-Cube boxcar. New road numbers: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (1975 repaint); Denver & Rio Grande Western (brown); Illinois Central (orange); and Northern Pacific (green). Two car numbers per scheme. Separately applied ladders, brake wheels, and brake line detail; sprung die-cast metal trucks with rotating bearing caps; and knuckle couplers. $57.95. Trainman series. Atlas O, 908-687-9590, www.atlaso.com

52’-6” gondola. New paint schemes: Burlington Northern, Chicago & North Western, Lehigh Valley, and Pennsylvania RR. Separately applied ladder, brake wheel, and brake lines; sprung, die-cast metal trucks; and detailed underframe. $52.95. Ready-to-run. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlaso.com

O scale structures

Bull’s Salvage. Laser-cut wood kit with scrap windows and doors, pallets, stacks of steel girders, Insta-Fence, color signs, and white metal detail castings. Footprint is 7-1/2” x 11-1/2”. $89.95. Bar Mills Scale Model Works, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com

The Crown Crate Co. structure kit. Includes detail castings, stack of crates, and lumber piles. Scenery and figure not included. Footprint is approximately 8” x 12”. $89.95. Bar Mills Scale Model Works, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com

Hinkle’s Package Store kit. Clapboard siding and corrugated roof. Includes white-metal and resin detail castings, signs, sidewalk, and unpainted scale figure. Footprint is 5-1/2” x 6”. $47.95. Bar Mills Scale Model Works, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com

Town Line Tire & Battery kit. Laser-etched wood walls and windows, resin castings, and color signs. Vehicle and figure are not included. Footprint is 7”x 11”. $99.95. Bar Mills Scale Model Works, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com

86-foot Howe truss deck bridge. Wood kit with stripwood, crossties, nut-bolt-washer castings, metal rods, and full-size drawings/templates. $190. Applicable taxes and shipping extra. Hunterline, 1-866-934-4174, www.hunterline.com

170-foot Howe truss deck bridge. Wood kit with stripwood, crossties, nut-bolt-washer castings, metal rods, and full-size drawings/templates. $345. Applicable taxes and shipping extra. Hunterline, 1-866-934-4174, www.hunterline.com

Assorted structure kits. Corner Emporium ($89.99), Country Store expansion ($94.99), Deuce’s Bike Shop ($94.99), Harrison’s Hardware, J.W. Cobbler, and Lubener’s General Store. Positive-alignment system, factory-finished edges, detail parts, and window glazing. $84.99 each unless noted. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

O scale details and accessories

Union Switch & Signal type VA (Baltimore & Ohio dwarf color position light) signals. Basic signal, $39.99; with one marker light, $42.99. N.J. International, 480-219-4135, www.njinternational.com

S scale structures

Hinkle’s Package Store kit. Clapboard walls, detail castings, and color signs. Footprint is 3” x 3-1/2”. $37.95. Bar Mills Scale Model Works, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com

86-foot Howe truss deck bridge. Wood kit with stripwood, crossties, nut-bolt-washer castings, metal rods, and full-size drawings/templates. Also suitable for On2-1/2 (On30). $140. Applicable taxes and shipping extra. Hunterline, 1-866-934-4174, www.hunterline.com

170-foot Howe truss deck bridge. Wood kit with stripwood, crossties, nut-bolt-washer castings, metal rods, and full-size drawings/templates. $265. Applicable taxes and shipping extra. Hunterline, 1-866-934-4174, www.hunterline.com

Z scale locomotives

United States Railroad Administration 2-8-2 light and heavy Mikado steam locomotives. Light: Southern Ry., Baltimore & Ohio, Canadian National, New York Central, Nickel Plate Road, Union Pacific, and Pennsylvania RR. Heavy: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Great Northern; Milwaukee Road; and Western Pacific. Injection-molded plastic detail parts, filigree handrails, directional light-emitting diode headlights, traction tires, tender power pickup, and working front AutoLatch knuckle coupler. $219. Ready-to-run. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com

Electronics/controls

Automated point-to-point shuttle controller. Redesigned with momentum effect and remotely adjustable turnaround delay time. Pickle Fork RR version operates up to three trains on a point-to-point layout. SwitchBack version controls a single train on a point-to-point switchback layout with up to four turnouts. Both versions operate only with DC powered trains of any scale. Train detectors (sold separately) are required. Controller only, $32.50 (through July 31, 2013). Azatrax, www.azatrax.com

DN163K4A motor decoder. Replacement decoder for Kato N scale Alpine Glacier Express sightseeing train. 1.5 amp/2.0 amps peak motor current rating and six FX3 functions (500mA function current rating). $36. Digitrax, 850-872-9890, www.digitrax.com

PR3 Xtra SoundFX USB decoder programmer. Allows SoundFX users to download new project sound files and reflash the sound decoder’s firmware for the latest updates. Also serves as computer interface and LocoNet Translator for a PC. Includes PS14 (300mA, 14VDC) power supply. $86. Digitrax, 850-872-9890, www.digitrax.com

LNRPXTRA LocoNet repeater module. Isolates and protects LocoNet layouts and allows for greater expansion of the LocoNet system. Acts as a diagnostic tool if LocoNet network problems occur. Includes PS14 (300mA, 14VDC) power supply. $72. Digitrax, 850-872-9890, www.digitrax.com

Digitrax Tool Box app. Now available for iPhone, iPad, and Android. Includes Decoder Selector for finding decoders for specific locomotives, dealer locator, manuals, configuration variable calculators, and video tutorials. Digitrax, 850-872-9890, www.digitrax.com

LokSound Select sound decoders. Alco 244 12-cylinder prime mover, Electro-Motive Division non-turbocharged 567 16-cylinder prime mover, Baldwin 606SC and 606A prime movers, Baldwin 606NA prime mover, General Electric P42 diesel locomotive, and General Electric GEVO-12 prime mover. Each sound decoder includes up to 16 air horns, 2 different brake squeals, and 2 different bells or bell rates. $99 each. ESU, 570-649-5048, www.loksound.com

Power feed rail joiners. For code 100 (HO scale); codes 70, 75, and 83 (HO and HOn3); and codes 55/80 (N scale). Factory-soldered rail joiners with approximately 7 inches of wire. Four pairs per pack. Price to be announced. Peco, +44 (0)1297 21542, www.peco-uk.com

Jack Wabbit Quad quad output stationary decoder. Operates all switch motors, Direct LocoNet, and NCE and Lenz connections. Features include Auto Throw, Auto Throw Timer, Auto Return, Smart Route, Dispatcher Over-Ride, Lock Block, Locked Route Control, Smart Default Ops, and Smart Power Routing. Price to be announced. DCC Specialties, 800-671-0641, www.dccspecialties.com

Tortoise Buddy. Wires directly to track to power Tortoise by Circuitron switch motor. Tortoise Buddy Baby (eight screw terminals, no self powered input connection from track, and direct wire connections for manual turnout point control), $6.49; Tortoise Buddy Junior (self powered input connection from track and no screw terminals), $5.99; Tortoise Buddy Senior (12 screw terminals, self powered input connection from track, and direct wire connections for manual turnout point control), $11.99; and Tortoise Buddy Wiz-Kid (12 screw terminals, Auto Throw feature that lines turnout when a train is approaching, self powered input connection from track, and direct wire connections for manual turnout point control), $15.99. DCC Specialties, 800-671-0641, www.dccspecialties.com

Layout Lighting Solution. Controls lighting effects, sound elements, and motion, among other features. Can be synchronized with fast clock to create lighting sequences based on time of day. All events and triggers are programmed using a web-based interface that can be controlled with computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone, or other WiFi-connected device and a web browser. $699. Pricom, www.pricom.com

Digital sound decoder National Ry. Equipment GenSet locomotive. Features sound files of Cummins QSK19C prime mover in NRE 3GS-21B locomotive. Separate sound channel for each prime mover, 16-bit digital sound processor, 1-watt amplifier, and Hyperdrive motor control. $99.95. SoundTraxx, 970-259-0690, www.soundtraxx.com

8 ohm speakers. 30mm (1.2”) round speaker rated at 0.5 watts, $9.95. 22mm x 35mm oval speaker rated at 2 watts, $13.50. August 2013. SoundTraxx, 970-259-0690, www.soundtraxx.com

Zimo MX10 command station with 400W power. Main output 12A, second output 8A. Front features rotary knob, voltage adjustment, buttons for software updates and sound project loading. Rear has screw terminals for power supply (not transformer) from 24V to 30V; CAN socket for Zimo devices with sync cable, boosters, and track section modules; and socket for other devices. Price to be announced. Produced by Zimo, available from Model Railroad Solutions, 250-765-7017, www.mrsonline.net

Decals

Assorted HO scale General American Airslide covered hopper decals. Peavey-King Midas Flour Mills (1954+), $10; Peavey/Russell Miller-King Midas (1961+), $12; and William Kelly Milling Co. (1960+), $10. Each set completes two cars. ICG Decals, home.mindspring.com/~paducah

Weathering supplies

Wood stain. New colors: Bordeaux, Colorado red, red bluff, rust, sandstone, tie brown, and western redwood. Rubbing alcohol base. $8. Hunterline, 1-866-934-4174, www.hunterline.com