News & Reviews News New model trains for the week of November 8, 2018

New model trains for the week of November 8, 2018

By Angela Cotey | November 6, 2018

| Last updated on November 3, 2020


See the latest HO and N scale model railroading products from Athearn, Bachmann Trains, Wm. K. Walthers Inc., and more!

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HO scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division GP7 and GP9B diesel locomotives. GP7: Missouri Pacific (Jenks Blue); Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel); Quanah, Acme & Pacific (black-and-yellow scheme, one road number); and St. Louis-San Francisco (black-and-yellow scheme). GP9B: Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel). Four road numbers per scheme unless noted. Factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, die-cast metal frame, and light-emitting-diode headlights. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM connector, $199.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami 2 sound decoder, $289.98. October 2019. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Alco RS-11 diesel locomotive
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Alco RS-11 diesel locomotive
Alco RS-11 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Apache, California Western, Conrail (Penn Central patchout), Delaware & Hudson (large numbers), Nickel Plate Road (broad stripes), and Norfolk & Western (blue “half moon” scheme). New road numbers: Missouri Pacific (blue and gray) and Southern Pacific (gray and scarlet). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, two painted crew figures, and die-cast metal underframe. Direct-current model, $159.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound Select sound decoder, $269.95. Classic line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. HO scale Alco PA and PB diesel locomotives
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. HO scale Alco PA and PB diesel locomotives
Alco PA and PB diesel locomotives. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Delaware & Hudson (PA only, four road numbers [two each in direct current and Digital Command Control]); New York Central; New York, New Haven & Hartford (PA only, four numbers); and Southern Ry. (PA only, four numbers). Three PA-PB sets and three PAs per road number (one number in direct current and two numbers with DCC and sound) unless noted. Injection-molded plastic shell, die-cast metal chassis, factory-installed handrails, and drill starter points for grab irons (available in diesel detail kit no. 910-252, sold separately). Direct-current models: PA, $159.98; PA-PB set, $299.98. With dual-mode ESU sound decoder: PA, $219.98; PA-PB set, $419.98. September 2019. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale 70-ton nine-panel three-bay hopper
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale 70-ton nine-panel three-bay hopper
HO scale freight cars
70-ton nine-panel three-bay hopper. New road numbers: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (black with white “Burlington” billboard lettering and Burlington Route herald); Central Vermont (maintenance of way); Chesapeake & Ohio (“Woodchip Service Only” lettering); Chessie System (Chesapeake & Ohio lettering, three-pack only); Canadian National (“wet noodle” herald); Missouri-Kansas-Texas (“The Katy Serves the Southwest” slogan); and Reading & Northern (“Domestic Coal Service” lettering). Flat or peaked ends as appropriate, removable load, metal wheels, and Accumate couplers. Two road numbers per scheme. Single car, $31.95 (undecorated, $24.95); Chessie System three-pack, $95.85. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
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Bachmann Trains HO scale 40-foot single-dome tank car
40-foot single-dome tank car. British American Oil, American Maize Products Co., and J.M. Huber. Metal wheels and E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. $29. Early 2109. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Menards HO scale Menardsville Train Station
Menards HO scale Menardsville Train Station
HO scale structures
Menardsville Train Station. Factory-assembled and painted structure with light-emitting diodes under the eaves, eight figures, trashcans, luggage, crates, announcement board, and Jack the German shepherd. Requires 4.5V power source, sold separately. Measures 5-3/4” x 5-1/8” x 3-3/8”. $59.99 plus shipping (or free shipping to your local Menards store). Menards, www.menards.com/trains
Menards HO scale Taco Bell
Menards HO scale Taco Bell
Taco Bell. Factory-assembled and painted structure with backlit facade, four figures, opaque windows with window advertisements, a table with chairs, three planters, and Jack the German shepherd. Requires 4.5V power source, sold separately. Measures 5-3/4” x 6-3/16” x 3-3/8”. $59.99 plus shipping (or free shipping to your local Menards store). Menards, www.menards.com/trains
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Wm. K. Walthers Inc. assorted station platform detail kits
HO scale details and accessories
Assorted station platform detail kits. Baggage carts (parts for five open carts), $21.98. Baggage tractor and trailers kit (parts for one non-powered electric tractor and three open-side trailers), $21.98. Suitcases and packs (86-piece set with assorted suitcases, handbags, briefcases, and eight one-piece baggage trolleys), $14.98. January 2019. SceneMaster Line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
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Wm. K. Walthers Inc. trailer hitch accessory pack
Trailer hitch accessory pack. Injection-molded plastic parts molded in orange for American Car & Foundry and Pullman-Standard hitches. Based on hitches used from 1955 to present. Builds two each raised and one collapsed hitch of each style. $9.98. January 2019. WalthersProto. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
N scale locomotives
General Electric Tier 4 GEVo locomotives. New road numbers: BNSF Ry. (ET44C4), Canadian National (ET44AC), CSX (ET44AH, five road numbers), General Electric (ET44AC field test demonstrator, one number), Navajo Mining (ET44AC, two numbers), Norfolk Southern (ET44AC), and Union Pacific (C45AH). Four numbers per scheme unless noted. Prototype-specific details, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and body-mounted couplers. Direct-current model, $129.99; with ESU Next 18 motor-only decoder, $164.99; and with dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder, $224.99. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, www.scaletrains.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 3,560-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 3,560-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper
N scale freight cars
3,560-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. New paint schemes: Canpotex (CGLX reporting marks), Agrium (SHQX marks), David J. Joseph (Oxide Red), and Potash Corp. New road numbers: Corn Products (yellow). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated ($17.95). Body-mounted brake gear, V-frame ends, and Accumate couplers. $22.95. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 50-foot boxcar
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 50-foot boxcar
50-foot boxcar. New paint schemes: Northern Pacific (“Share in Freedom” scheme); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (“The Route of the El Capitan” slogan); Atlantic Coast Line (black with “Another Cushioned Load” slogan); Boston & Maine (blue and black); Central of Georgia (black with silver oval and “The Right Way” slogan); Missouri Pacific (“Cushion Car” lettering); and Pacific RR (green and yellow). Two road numbers each; also available undecorated. $24.95 (undecorated, $16.95). Trainman series. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Assorted freight cars. Chicago & North Western 40-foot stockcars (yellow-and-green scheme, two road numbers), $27.60. Grand Trunk Western 50-foot double-door boxcar, $24.85. New York Central 34-foot double-sheathed caboose (“Safety Wherever” slogan), $32.90. Norfolk Southern 50-foot gondola with coil steel load, $26.90. Ozone Waters 56-foot general service tank car, $33.80. Injection-molded plastic models with plastic wheelsets and Magne-Matic couplers. Micro-Trains Line Co., 541-535-1755, www.micro-trains.com
N scale passenger cars
78-foot heavyweight paired-window coach. Northern Pacific (Loewy light and dark green scheme). Interior seating, plastic wheelsets, and Magne-Matic couplers. $34.90. Micro-Trains Line Co., 541-535-1755, www.micro-trains.com
Bachmann Trains 16V DC multi-accessory power supply
Bachmann Trains 16V DC multi-accessory power supply
Electronics/controls
16V DC multi-accessory power supply. Several accessories can be attached to each side of power supply for up to 1 Amp total load. Six 16V DC accessory attachments. For use with all scale accessories. $59. Early 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. hedges
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. hedges
Scenery
Hedges. Light and dark green. Short (19-5/8” x 3/8” x ¼”) and tall (19-5/8” x 3/8” x 5/8”) versions. Flexible, easy-to-cut material. $9.98. February 2019. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. leaves
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. leaves
Leaves. Medium green, dark green, and reddish brown. 1-3/4 ounce bag, $7.98. December 2018. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. roof texture kit
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. roof texture kit
Roof texture kit. For modeling tar and gravel roofs. Resealable plastic bag with 8.8 ounces of stone. Use with water-based glue (sold separately). $7.98. January 2019. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
RR in a Box by Alley Friends Architects Horned Owl model layout building kit
RR in a Box by Alley Friends Architects Horned Owl model layout building kit
Layouts
Horned Owl model layout building kit. HO and N scales. Pre-cut foam board layout with internal ribs and profiles to create the benchwork. Assemble with white glue. Layout design allows for two-train operation. Track, trains, buildings, and scenery not included. Modules A and B (3’-4” x 5’-4”), $349 plus $35 shipping; module C (2’-8” x 3’-4” expansion), $179 plus $35 shipping. QuickieLine Kits. RR in a Box by Alley Friends Architects, 215-922-3554, www.rrinabox.com

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