News & Reviews News New model trains for the week of September 27, 2018

New model trains for the week of September 27, 2018

By Angela Cotey | September 25, 2018

| Last updated on November 3, 2020


See the latest HO and N scale model railroad products from Noch GmbH & Co. KG, Piko America, WiFiTrax, and more!

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Wm. K. Walthers Inc. HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD60M diesel locomotive
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD60M diesel locomotive
HO scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division SD60M diesel locomotive. Burlington Northern, BNSF Ry. (Heritage III), Canadian Pacific, Norfolk Southern, Soo Line, and Union Pacific. Four road numbers (two each in direct current and Digital Command Control). Three-piece cab windshield, open grating on steps, and light-emitting-diode headlights. Direct-current model, $129.98; with dual-mode ESU sound decoder, $199.98. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Wm. K. Walthers HO scale General Electric ES44AC and AH diesel locomotives
Wm. K. Walthers HO scale General Electric ES44AC and AH diesel locomotives
General Electric ES44AC and AH diesel locomotives. ES44AC: CitiRail (four-vent dynamic brake), BNSF Ry. (two-vent dynamic brake), Canadian Pacific (two-vent dynamic brake), Iowa Interstate (steerable truck sideframes and four-vent dynamic brake), and Kansas City Southern (four-vent dynamic brake). ES44AH: Union Pacific (four-vent dynamic brake). Four road numbers per scheme (two each in direct current and Digital Command Control). Models feature hi-ad truck sideframes unless noted. Light-emitting-diode headlights and ditch lights, RP-25 contour metal wheels, and Proto-Max couplers. Direct-current model with nine-pin plug for DCC decoder, $129.98; with dual-mode ESU sound decoder, $199.98. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Accurail HO scale Assorted freight cars
Accurail HO scale assorted freight cars
HO scale freight cars
Assorted freight cars. BNSF Ry. (post-2005 herald) Pullman-Standard 4,750-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper, $20.98. Boston & Maine 40-foot boxcar, $18.98. Chicago Great Western 40-foot double-sheathed refrigerator car, $19.98. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis 36-foot double-sheathed boxcar with steel ends and fish-belly underframe, $18.98. Delaware, Lackawanna & Western 40-foot double-sheathed boxcar, $18.98. New York, Susquehanna & Western United States Railroad Administration two-bay hopper (single car, $17.98; three-pack, $52.98). Pacific Great Eastern 36-foot single-sheathed Fowler boxcar, $18.98. Pennsylvania RR class X56 50-foot double-door boxcar, $18.98. Injection-molded plastic kits with plastic wheelsets and Accumate couplers. Accurail, 630-365-1173, www.accurail.com
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. HO scale 40-foot American Association of Railroads 1944 boxcar
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. HO scale 40-foot American Association of Railroads 1944 boxcar
40-foot American Association of Railroads 1944 boxcar. Delaware & Hudson (“The Bridge Line to New England” slogan in circle herald); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (circle-cross herald in black square and “The Chief Famous Daily Streamliner West” slogan); Baltimore & Ohio (Time-Saver Service scheme); Elgin, Joliet & Eastern (orange and green with “Around – Not Through – Chicago” slogan); New York Central (Pacemaker Freight Service scheme); and Union Pacific (“Serves All the West” and “Road of the Streamliners” slogan). Three road numbers per scheme. Murphy panel roof, 4-4 Improved Dreadnaught ends, and 33” turned-metal wheelsets. $27.98. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. HO scale International bay-window caboose
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. HO scale International bay-window caboose
International bay-window caboose. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; CSX (Operation Lifesaver); Great Northern; New York Central; Norfolk Southern; Southern Ry.; and Southern Pacific. One number per scheme. Prototype-specific bay window, drill starter points for grab irons (sold separately), and Proto-Max couplers. $34.98. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Wm. K. Walthers HO scale Budd 85-foot dome-coach
Wm. K. Walthers HO scale Budd 85-foot dome-coach
HO scale passenger cars
Budd 85-foot dome-coach. Amtrak (phase 3); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Southern Ry.; Union Pacific (Armour Yellow & Harbor Mist Gray); and VIA Rail Canada. Also available undecorated. Tinted window glazing, full interior, and 36” turned-metal wheelsets. $39.98. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Piko America LLC Piko SmartControl light Deutsche Bahn Inter City Express (ICE) 3 train set
Piko America LLC Piko SmartControl light Deutsche Bahn Inter City Express (ICE) 3 train set
HO scale train sets
Piko SmartControl light Deutsche Bahn Inter City Express (ICE) 3 train set. Includes two end cars and two central cars, 12 pieces of no. 55212 R2 curved track, six pieces of no. 55201 straight track, one no. 55275 connection clip, one track connection cable, one no. 55289 rerailing device, one no. 55017 SmartControl light set, and operating manual. $359.99. Piko America LLC, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
East Coast Circuits HO scale custom lighted vehicle
East Coast Circuits HO scale custom lighted vehicle
HO scale details and accessories
Custom lighted vehicle. River Point Station Ford F-350 police department pickup. Features alternating headlights; taillight strobes; and grill strobes, rear slick top, and operating light bar with red and blue light-emitting diodes. Four flashing patterns. 9V to 12V DC input only. $85 (shipping included). East Coast Circuits, www.eastcoastcircuits.com
N scale freight cars
Assorted freight cars. Canadian National 40-foot single-sheathed boxcar, $20.95. Chesapeake & Ohio 40-foot plug-door boxcar, $29.80. Denver & Rio Grande Western 36-foot riveted-side steel caboose, $33.95. H.J. Heinz 40-foot double-sheathed refrigerator car, $29.95. Southern Pacific 70-foot Husky-Stack well car (two road numbers), $29.90. Wabash 40-foot stockcar, $20.60. Models feature plastic wheelsets and Magne-Matic couplers. Micro-Trains Line Co., 541-535-1755
Jacksonville Terminal Co. N scale 40 foot high-cube intermodal container
Jacksonville Terminal Co. N scale 40 foot high-cube intermodal container
N scale details and accessories
40 foot high-cube intermodal container. Mediterranean Shipping Co. S.A., Chilean Co. of Interoceanic Navigation S.A., Orient Overseas Container Line, TAL International Group (50 years logo), and United Arab Shipping Co. Injection-molded plastic container with Inter-Box Connecting pins, magnetic connecting system (three magnets on bottom, metal top plate), and prototype-specific door variations. Two-pack, $29.95. Jacksonville Terminal Co., 904-253-3430, www.jtcmodeltrains.com
Piko America LLC Sound decoder and speaker for Deutsche Bahn Inter City Express (ICE 3)
Piko America LLC Sound decoder and speaker for Deutsche Bahn Inter City Express (ICE 3)
Electronics/controls
Sound decoder and speaker for Deutsche Bahn Inter City Express (ICE 3). $138.99. Piko America LLC, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Loco Operator app. Controls up to two locomotives. Features headlight and taillight control, real-time speedometer, consisting, and telemetry information (current, performance, etc.). Can be installed on multiple devices. For Windows 10 PC and Android phone or tablet. Free. WiFiTrax, +61 (0)2 9456 4849, www.wifitrax.com

Tower Operator app. Detect and maintain all fixed Wi-Fi layout controllers (WFS-46/86 four-way Wi-Fi universal switch machine controllers, WFP-40 four-block power controller, and WFG-80 eight-way lighting and general-purpose controller). Design track schematic control panels, tap switch icons to change routes, view blocks occupied by locomotives, and see current draw. Can be installed on multiple devices. For Windows 10 PC and Android phone or tablet. Free. WiFiTrax, +61 (0)2 9456 4849, www.wifitrax.com

WFG-80 eight-way lighting and general-purpose controller. Wi-Fi control for eight light-emitting diodes or low-power filament lamps. Use for signals, buildings, and street lamps. Dimmable in banks of four lights. Requires free Tower Operator app for Android and Windows 10. $59. WiFiTrax, +61 (0)2 9456 4849, www.wifitrax.com

WFP-40 four-block power controller. Wi-Fi-operated block detector and auto reverser. Controls four power blocks (districts). Can detect locomotive presence. Detects and protects against short circuits. Features automatic reverse for loops, wyes, and turntables. Requires free Tower Operator app for Android and Windows 10. $69. WiFiTrax, +61 (0)2 9456 4849, www.wifitrax.com

WFS-46/86 four-way or eight-way universal switch machine controllers. Wi-Fi operated stationary decoder. Powerful capacitor discharge for two- and three-wire twin coil machines (Atlas, Kato, Peco, and LGB). Can also be used on Tortoise by Circuitron switch motors. Requires free Tower Operator app for Android and Windows 10. Four-way controller, $69; eight-way controller, $89. WiFiTrax, +61 (0)2 9456 4849, www.wifitrax.com

WMH-20 harnessed Wi-Fi locomotive controller. Decoder can be plugged into Digital Command Control-ready locomotive or soldered to leads. Features speed control via back-electromotive force and capacitor for operating over dirty track. Compatible with Digital Command Control on same track. Requires free Loco Operator app for Android and Windows 10. $69. WiFiTrax, +61 (0)2 9456 4849, www.wifitrax.com

WMR-10 board replacement Wi-Fi locomotive controller. Decoder replaces existing board in many locomotives. Features speed control using motor back-electromotive force and capacitor for operating over dirty track. Compatible with Digital Command Control on same track. Requires free Loco Operator app for Android and Windows 10. $69. WiFiTrax, +61 (0)2 9456 4849, www.wifitrax.com

WUFP-40 four-block universal Wi-Fi locomotive/power controller. Can operate two direct-current locomotives on separate blocks. Speed control using motor back-electromotive force. Compatible with Digital Command Control and Wi-Fi on same track. $89. WiFiTrax, +61 (0)2 9456 4849, www.wifitrax.com

Piko America LLC Assorted HO scale track with concrete ties
Piko America LLC Assorted HO scale track with concrete ties
Track
Assorted HO scale track with concrete ties. Flextrack (37”), $6.99. Left- and right-hand R9 turnout (36” radius curve), $19.99. All track components features code 100 nickel silver rail and injection-molded plastic ties. Piko America LLC, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
Noch GmbH & Co. KG Deco Minis
Noch GmbH & Co. KG Deco Minis
Scenery
Deco Minis. Cauliflower (16 pieces), $16.99. Pumpkins (eight pieces), $16.99. Red cabbage (16 pieces), $16.99. Tomato plants (six pieces), $11.99. White cabbage (16 pieces), $16.99. Prices may vary based on exchange rate. Each plant bed measures 1.1811” x 2.3622”. Noch GmbH & Co. KG, www.noch.com/en/
Noch GmbH & Co. KG Hay bales
Noch GmbH & Co. KG hay bales
Hay bales. Eighteen pieces. $13.99. Prices may vary based on exchange rate. Noch GmbH & Co. KG, www.noch.com/en/
Noch GmbH & Co. KG Ornamental plants
Noch GmbH & Co. KG Ornamental plants
Ornamental plants. Mediterranean plants (three pieces), palms (three pieces), rose arch (four pieces [one rose arch, two thuja, and one rose]), and thuja (six pieces). $16.99 each. Prices may vary based on exchange rate. Noch GmbH & Co. KG, www.noch.com/en/
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