Locomotives and rolling stock
Burlington Northern (1991 scheme), Montana Rail Link (blue 2009 scheme), TTX (gray patchout with TOFX reporting marks, yellow-and-black as-delivered scheme, and yellow-and-black with Forward Thinking patch), and York Rail (brown) are the new paint schemes on the Atlas O Premier line Gunderson 50-foot high-cube boxcar. The paper-hauling boxcar, priced at $79.95, is offered in two numbers per scheme and has an ABS body, positionable doors, and a factory-installed brake wheel. In addition, Atlas O is offering limited-edition CSX heritage and TTX three-packs priced at $239.85 each. Look for the cars in the second quarter of 2024. Check out shop.atlasrr.com for product updates.
Six new paint schemes are coming on the Atlas O 8,000-gallon tank car in the second quarter of 2024, including Wyandotte Chemicals, GATX, GATX Rail Canada, Hooker Chemicals, Southern Star Lard, and Union Tank Car. The 1:48-proportion model, offered in two road numbers per scheme, has an ABS body, metal handrails, and die-cast metal couplers. The Premier line model is priced at $79.95. Check out shop.atlasrr.com for more information.
BNSF Ry., Canadian National with Grand Trunk Western reporting marks, Canadian Pacific, CSX, and TTX are the new paint schemes on the Atlas O Greenbrier Companies 89-foot Multi-Max auto rack. The model, scaled to 1:48 proportions, has newly tooled trucks; separate, factory-applied grab irons, and detailed side screens. The car is priced at $139.95 and has a minimum diameter curve of O-72. Look for this model in the second quarter of 2024. Keep up to date on this model at shop.atlasrr.com
The Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club (CLRC) is offering a Lumber Jack Lager Refrigerator Car to existing and new members. This is the first CLRC road name specific limited-edition car. Manufactured for CLRC by Lionel, the car is a PS1 O scale modern reefer. It features die-cast sprung trucks and measures 11½” long. A total of 200 cars have been produced in two different numbers (586 and 587, 100 of each number). Sales are on a first come first served basis. Cost is $85 per car, payable by check only, plus $12 shipping. Regular club members can deduct $10 per car. One-year associate memberships are available for $3.00. Full details and ordering information are available at www.clrctrains.com.
Lionel offers the 4-4-2 Hiawatha in three versions, No. 1 (2431690), No. 2 (2431700), and No. 4 (2431710). The built-to-order Legacy engine is able to run in Legacy, TrainMaster Command Control, or with a standard transformer. It features Lionel Voice Control via the LionChief App, real time quilling whistle, CrewTalk dialog, and much more. Price: $1,199.99. Visit Lionel.com to learn more.
Lionel also has two new American Flyer S gauge items from the Polar Express line. The 20th anniversary boxcar (2419020) has opening doors, die-cast trucks, and a metal frame. Price: $69.99. Also available is a 20th anniversary coach (2419030). The coach features underbody detail, interior lighting, and simulated snow on the roof. Price: $99.99. Visit Lionel.com to learn more.
Menards has modern tank cars in several liveries, including New York Central Pacemaker (2759220), Santa Fe (2759216), UTLX (2759218), and New Haven (2759214). Cars will navigate O-27 curves and are uniquely numbered. Price: $24.99. Order from menards.com/trains
Accessories & details
MTH has announced two operating 1950s-style gas stations as part of their RailKing line. The structure features a 1:32 scale automobile, lighted signs and gas pumps, motorized opening garage door, digital sounds, and more. The building measures 15″ x 11″ x 6 3/4″. Delivery expected in May 2024. Price: $199.95. Learn more on the MTH website at mthtrains.com/.
Scenery
Kalmbach Media sells a variety of Woodland Scenics products, including Medium Green Foliage, Light Green Foliage, talus in different colors, Clump-Foliage, and more. Visit the hobby store to see the selection and prices.
Books & media
Kalmbach Media has the Railroad Stations in American Life DVD. View the beautiful cathedral-like interior and exterior architecture that set these stations apart, classifying them as temples of transportation. Visit Stations in Philadelphia, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, and more! Don’t miss coverage of stations large and small across the U.S., from Miami to Los Angeles and many more in between throughout this 86-minute program. Produced by Rich Luckin and narrated by Michael Gross. Approximate run time: 96 minutes. Price: $29.99. Order from the Kalmbach Hobby Store.
