HO scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division F-series diesel locomotives. Burlington Northern (Northern Pacific “Pinetree” scheme patchout; F7A, F7B, and F7A-B set in one road number each), Denver & Rio Grande Western (Aspen Gold, silver, and black; F9B in one number; F9A-B set in two numbers), Milwaukee Road (1970s orange and black; F7A in one number and F7A-B set in two numbers), Northern Pacific (“Pinetree” scheme; F5A in one number and F7A-B set in two numbers), Southern Pacific (gray and scarlet with Gothic lettering; F7A and F7A-B set in one number each), and St. Louis Southwestern (gray and scarlet with “Cotton Belt” lettering, F7A in one number only). Factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, light-emitting-diode headlights, and prototype-specific details. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM plug for Digital Command Control decoder: Single A or B unit, $199.98; A-B set, $379.98. With dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder: Single A or B unit, $289.98; A-B set, $559.98. September 2020. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com
Electro-Motive Division F-series diesel locomotives. Burlington Northern (Northern Pacific “Pinetree” scheme patchout; F7A, F7B, and F7A-B set in one road number each), Denver & Rio Grande Western (Aspen Gold, silver, and black; F9B in one number; F9A-B set in two numbers), Milwaukee Road (1970s orange and black; F7A in one number and F7A-B set in two numbers), Northern Pacific (“Pinetree” scheme; F5A in one number and F7A-B set in two numbers), Southern Pacific (gray and scarlet with Gothic lettering; F7A and F7A-B set in one number each), and St. Louis Southwestern (gray and scarlet with “Cotton Belt” lettering, F7A in one number only). Factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, light-emitting-diode headlights, and prototype-specific details. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM plug for Digital Command Control decoder: Single A or B unit, $199.98; A-B set, $379.98. With dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder: Single A or B unit, $289.98; A-B set, $559.98. September 2020. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com
Accurail HO scale assorted freight cars
HO scale freight cars
Assorted freight cars. Illinois Central Gulf Pullman-Standard 4,750-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper (single car, $20.98; three-pack, $52.98). Akron, Canton & Youngstown 36-foot double-sheathed boxcar, $18.98. Ashland Chemicals American Car & Foundry 4,600-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay Center Flow covered hopper, $19.98. Baltimore & Ohio 36-foot Fowler boxcar, $18.98. New York Central 40-foot double-door boxcar, $18.98. Pennsylvania RR 41-foot steel gondola (single car, $18.98; three-pack, $55.98). Pittsburgh, McKeesport & Youghiogheny United States Railroad Administration two-bay hopper, $17.98. Injection-molded plastic kits with plastic wheelsets and Accumate couplers. Accurail, 630-365-1173, www.accurail.com
Assorted freight cars. Illinois Central Gulf Pullman-Standard 4,750-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper (single car, $20.98; three-pack, $52.98). Akron, Canton & Youngstown 36-foot double-sheathed boxcar, $18.98. Ashland Chemicals American Car & Foundry 4,600-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay Center Flow covered hopper, $19.98. Baltimore & Ohio 36-foot Fowler boxcar, $18.98. New York Central 40-foot double-door boxcar, $18.98. Pennsylvania RR 41-foot steel gondola (single car, $18.98; three-pack, $55.98). Pittsburgh, McKeesport & Youghiogheny United States Railroad Administration two-bay hopper, $17.98. Injection-molded plastic kits with plastic wheelsets and Accumate couplers. Accurail, 630-365-1173, www.accurail.com
Pacific Car & Foundry 50-foot plug-door boxcar. Burlington Northern (faded yellow in one number, yellow, and Cascade Green), Evergreen Freight Car Corp. (dark green), Great Northern (faded Glacier Green in one number and Glacier Green), Missouri-Kansas-Texas (red with “Hydra-Cushion” lettering), Southern Pacific (with “Cushion-Car” or “Hydra-Cushion” lettering, three numbers each), Washington Central (orange), and Western Fruit Express (yellow with brown ends and Great Northern herald). Four numbers per scheme unless noted. Riveted or welded body as appropriate; separate, factory-applied door-closure rods, side ladders, wire grab irons, and etched-metal end platforms; and 70-ton roller-bearing trucks. $43.98. September 2020. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com
Menards HO scale UFO Scene
HO scale structures
UFO Scene. Factory-assembled and painted structure with multi-colored light-emitting-diode lighting; animated tractor beam claw picking up Holstein cow; assorted figures (farmer, four cows, three aliens, and Jack the German shepherd); and scenicked base with static grass, shed, five trees, and four round hay bales. Lights and animation requires 4.5V power source, sold separately. Measures 9-3/4” x 6” x 4-1/4”. $79.99 plus shipping (or free shipping to your local Menards store). Menards, www.menards.com/trains
UFO Scene. Factory-assembled and painted structure with multi-colored light-emitting-diode lighting; animated tractor beam claw picking up Holstein cow; assorted figures (farmer, four cows, three aliens, and Jack the German shepherd); and scenicked base with static grass, shed, five trees, and four round hay bales. Lights and animation requires 4.5V power source, sold separately. Measures 9-3/4” x 6” x 4-1/4”. $79.99 plus shipping (or free shipping to your local Menards store). Menards, www.menards.com/trains
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Siemens ALP-45DP locomotive
N scale locomotives
Siemens ALP-45DP locomotive. NJ Transit. Four road numbers. Illuminated directional light-emitting-diode headlights, ditch lights, and red marker lights; positionable non-functioning pantograph; and five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels. Direct-current model, $149.95; with ESU LokSound Digital Command Control sound decoder, $259.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Siemens ALP-45DP locomotive. NJ Transit. Four road numbers. Illuminated directional light-emitting-diode headlights, ditch lights, and red marker lights; positionable non-functioning pantograph; and five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels. Direct-current model, $149.95; with ESU LokSound Digital Command Control sound decoder, $259.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Pullman-Standard 4,427-cubic-foot-capacity low-side covered hopper
N scale freight cars
Pullman-Standard 4,427-cubic-foot-capacity low-side covered hopper. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (circle-cross herald and “Quality” logo); Canadian National (Wisconsin Central reporting marks); Chessie System (Western Maryland reporting marks); Illinois Central Gulf (orange); and Union Pacific (gray). Three road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic body, knuckle couplers, and detailed brake wheel and air reservoir. $32.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Pullman-Standard 4,427-cubic-foot-capacity low-side covered hopper. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (circle-cross herald and “Quality” logo); Canadian National (Wisconsin Central reporting marks); Chessie System (Western Maryland reporting marks); Illinois Central Gulf (orange); and Union Pacific (gray). Three road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic body, knuckle couplers, and detailed brake wheel and air reservoir. $32.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale NJ Transit multi-level cab car, trailer coach, and trailer coach with toilet
N scale passenger cars
NJ Transit multi-level cab car, trailer coach, and trailer coach with toilet. Pre-production samples shown. Multi-level cab car in four road numbers, multi-level trailer with toilet in four numbers, and multi-level trailer without toilet in 16 numbers (12 in standard scheme, four with safety slogans). All models feature light-emitting-diode (LED) illuminated interior with seat detail; separately applied lift lugs, end barriers, and vinyl diaphragms; and free-rolling metal wheels. Cab car has illuminated, directional LED headlights and ditch lights and red marker lights. Multi-level cab car, $69.95; multi-level trailer with toilet, $54.95; and multi-level trailer without toilet, $54.95 ($59.95 with safety slogan). Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
NJ Transit multi-level cab car, trailer coach, and trailer coach with toilet. Pre-production samples shown. Multi-level cab car in four road numbers, multi-level trailer with toilet in four numbers, and multi-level trailer without toilet in 16 numbers (12 in standard scheme, four with safety slogans). All models feature light-emitting-diode (LED) illuminated interior with seat detail; separately applied lift lugs, end barriers, and vinyl diaphragms; and free-rolling metal wheels. Cab car has illuminated, directional LED headlights and ditch lights and red marker lights. Multi-level cab car, $69.95; multi-level trailer with toilet, $54.95; and multi-level trailer without toilet, $54.95 ($59.95 with safety slogan). Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Kato USA N scale 2018 Operation North Pole train set
N scale train sets
2018 Operation North Pole train set. Includes Electro-Motive Division F40PH no. 129, gallery bi-level coaches (Rosemont, Allstate Arena, Chicago Wolves, and Donald E. Stephens), and gallery bi-level cab-coach (Vitalant). Set includes bookcase packaging with custom-printed slipcover. $410. Late December 2019. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9500, www.katousa.com
2018 Operation North Pole train set. Includes Electro-Motive Division F40PH no. 129, gallery bi-level coaches (Rosemont, Allstate Arena, Chicago Wolves, and Donald E. Stephens), and gallery bi-level cab-coach (Vitalant). Set includes bookcase packaging with custom-printed slipcover. $410. Late December 2019. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9500, www.katousa.com
Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd. O scale carriage lamps
Electronics/controls
O scale carriage lamps. Each 3-D printed pole measures 14 scale feet tall and includes 3 feet of 1.5mm fiber optic. Lamp is designed to be used with Dwarvin Lamplighter 1 or 2 boxes. No wiring required. Two-pack, $22.50. Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd., www.dwarvin.com
O scale carriage lamps. Each 3-D printed pole measures 14 scale feet tall and includes 3 feet of 1.5mm fiber optic. Lamp is designed to be used with Dwarvin Lamplighter 1 or 2 boxes. No wiring required. Two-pack, $22.50. Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd., www.dwarvin.com
DCCSpecialties.com Frog-AR four-output frog controller and auto reverser
Frog-AR four-output frog controller and auto reverser. Each frog can be independently set to operate at 1, 2, 3, or 4 amperes. The Set Current determines when to switch the frog polarity and is also the maximum current that will flow to the frog. Can also be configured to control one or two reverse loops. Limiting the trigger current reduces wear and tear on engine wheels and pickups. Device will only function with Digital Command Control. $59.95. DCC Specialties.com, 800-671-0641, www.dccspecialties.com
