Pennsylvania RR class K4 streamlined 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive. Four road numbers. TCS WOWSound dual-mode sound decoder with Audio Assist, Keep-Alive capacitor for uninterrupted operation, all-metal chassis, blackened metal wheels and side rods, die-cast metal trailing truck, separately applied parts (injectors, pump, and piping), and E-Z Mate mark II couplers. $469. Spectrum line. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe class BX-166 double-door boxcar. Late “Q” herald in two road numbers, Berwind “C” and “J” repaints in six numbers each, 24” circle-cross herald in 12 numbers, early “Q” herald in two numbers, and reporting marks only in two numbers. Also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with wire grab irons and uncoupling levers, etched-metal brakewheel platform, and 36” metal wheels. $49.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Heavyweight steel combines. New York Central (with and without air conditioning) and Boston & Maine (without air conditioning). All kits feature resin sides made from 3-D printed masters. Kits do not include trucks and couplers. $59.95 each. The Bethlehem Car Works Inc., 215-721-3006, www.bethlehemcarworks.com
Philadelphia 8000-series Peter Witt trolley. Cast-resin shell. Designed for use with Imperial Hobby Productions 3-D printed frame (Sold separately. Frame accepts the Bachmann Peter Witt motor and trucks). $34.95. Imperial Hobby Productions, 610-352-0982, ihphobby.tripod.com
Jaggerz Welding. Mixed-media kit with resin, cardstock, and basswood construction. Diorama measures 8” x 12”. Available direct from manufacturer only. $114.95 plus shipping. Bar Mills, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com
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40-foot low-cube intermodal container. Pre-production sample shown. China Shipping, CMA CGM, Maersk, Matson, OOCL, and Xines. One three-pack per paint scheme. Injection-molded plastic construction. Three-pack, $32.98. December 2019. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com
Siemens ALP-45DP locomotive. NJ Transit, Bombardier demonstrator (one road number), Montreal Metropolitan Transport Agency. Four road numbers per scheme unless noted. 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
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe class BX-166 double-door boxcar. Late “Q” herald in two road numbers, Berwind “C” and “J” repaints in six numbers each, 24” circle-cross herald in 12 numbers, early “Q” herald in two numbers, and reporting marks only in two numbers. Also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with wire grab irons and uncoupling levers, etched-metal brakewheel platform, and 36” metal wheels. $34.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Montreal Metropolitan Transport Agency modern multi-level commuter cars. Cab car (four road numbers), $69.95. Trailers (16 road numbers), $54.95. 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. First quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Bombardier Transportation Comet II cab car and coach. Unfinished resin kits with one-piece body and chassis. $29.99. Island Modelworks LLC, www.islandmodelworks.com
Montreal Metropolitan Transport Agency modern multi-level commuter sets. Three-car set (cab car and two coaches), $179.85. Bombardier ALP-45DP locomotive, cab car, and coach, $274.85. First quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Hotel Belvedere. Laser-cut acrylic kit with tab-and-slot construction, detailed instructions, and photos. Measures 7” x 4” x 15”. $256. Custom Model Railroads, 410-889-0010, www.cmrtrain.com
40-foot low-cube intermodal container. Pre-production sample (shown with 45-foot intermodal container, background). China Shipping, CMA CGM, Maersk, Matson, OOCL, and Xines. One three-pack per paint scheme. Injection-molded plastic construction. Three-pack, $29.98. December 2019. AthearnN. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com
Electro-Motive Division F3A and F3B diesel locomotives. Phase I: Denver & Rio Grande Western, Kansas City Southern, and Monon. Phase II (early): Baltimore & Ohio; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Grand Trunk Western; Seaboard Air Line; and Western Pacific. All body styles also available undecorated. Metal grab irons, die-cast metal chassis and trucks, and prototype-specific details. Sound-equipped models, $519.95; unpowered B unit (B&O, KCS, and Monon), $229.95. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Budd M3 railcar. Unfinished resin kit represents single-car version and features one-piece body, detailed chassis, trucks, and windows. $149.99. Island Modelworks LLC, www.islandmodelworks.com
Sonny’s Used Cars. Laser-cut medium-density fiberboard core, laser-cut wood siding, signs, and clear window glazing. Measures 3-1/2” x 3-3/4”. Vehicles note included. $46. Banta Modelworks, 802-258-3869, www.bantamodelworks.com
1973 Ford F-100. Candy Apple Red, Wind Blue, Winter Green, Mallard Green and Wimbledon White, and Sequoia Brown and Wimbledon White. Chrome plated grill and bumpers, plastic headlight and taillight lenses, and interior with separate steering wheel. Price to be announced. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Duncans Boots. Laser-cut wood kit with signs and clear window glazing. Measures 3” x 5”. $65. Banta Modelworks, 802-258-3869, www.bantamodelworks.com
General Electric 25-ton diesel switcher track cleaning machine. Clean Machine features spring-loaded cleaning pads. Uses six rechargeable AAA batteries (batteries and charger not included). Includes reversing switch, allowing two locomotives to run back-to-back. $229.99. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
Ophir, Colo., depot. Laser-cut basswood siding, 3-D printed chimney, 1/8” medium-density fiberboard (MDF) core, 1/16” MDF trim, and roofing material. Measures 19” x 39-1/2” x 17-3/4”. $650 (shipping included). Banta Modelworks, 802-258-3869, www.bantamodelworks.com
Model Railroad System version 2.1.43. Contains libraries for communicating with various model railroad control systems, including C/MRI, XpressNet, OpenLCB/LCC, Azatrax, and CTI. Also includes a program for time table management and generation, a freight car forwarding program using switch lists, and a program for generating Centralized Traffic Control panels. Additional features include a user-mode driver for the Rail Driver control console, a library to parse XTrkCAD layout files, and utilities for computing dropping resistors. Open source, runs under Linux, MS-Windows, and MacOSX. Binaries have been built for 32 and 64 bit Intel and 32 bit Arm Linux, 32 bit MS-Windows, and 32/64 bit MacOSX. Source and binary files are available as a free download. Deepwoods Software, 978-544-6933, www.deepsoft.com
Railroad-shaped USB drives. 4-6-2 Pacific with tender ($10) and silver bullet train ($8). Each drive has 8GB capacity and is pre-loaded with version 2.1.43 of the Model Railroad System and the latest snapshot of the RRCircuits GitHub tree. Deepwoods Software, 978-544-6933, www.deepsoft.com
Zephyr Express starter set. DCS52 command station, throttle, and booster; PS314 power supply; LT1 LocoNet cable and decoder test kit; system reference manual; and decoder manual. DCS52 features color 2.4” liquid crystal display screen; large, backlit keypad; speed-control knob and direction switch with brake; and integrated USB computer interface. Two- and four-digit addressing. $235. Digitrax, www.digitrax.com
PCD4 photocell detector board. Supports up to four photocell detection loops. Detection module offers open-collector outputs that are compatible with many other manufacturer’s systems. Board provide “loss of shunt” timer to bridge gaps in detection. $15. Signalogic Systems Inc., 587-520-5390, www.signalogicsystems.com
Prime Mover sound sets. Six new diesel engine sounds for WOWSound library. Additional features and price to be announced. Train Control Systems, 215-453-9145, www.tcsdcc.com
Universal handheld WiFi throttle. Primary throttle for Train Control Systems’ upcoming WiFi Command System. Will work with Digital Command Control (DCC) systems from many manufacturers, JMRI, and the WiThrottle protocol. Ergonomic design, easy-to-read menus, and new throttle features. Price and release date to be announced. Train Control Systems, 215-453-9145, www.tcsdcc.com
TrainTraxx railcar tracking system. Replicates real world train operations and inventory management. Integrates Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology with cloud-based services. Traxx ID beta kit, $179.99; Traxx ID starter kit, $296.99; and Traxx ID deluxe starter kit, $495.99. TrainTraxx, 210-474-6554, www.traintraxx.com
Railroad Graphics Vol. 7. Includes 540 new backdrop production kits, 245 new background building prints, 150 more new street and waterway backdrop extensions, structure interiors and enhancements, and thousands of new signs. New feature is 10 3-D building background flats in each of three scales, nine different container load kits in each of five scales, and four sheets of graffiti. Show special price, $24.99 (regular retail price, $29.99). LARC Products, www.larcproducts.com
Animated billboard. Sunbeam bread. Small sign measures 2.15” x 2.2” (for N and HO scales), $32.95. Large sign with supports measures 4-1/2” x 6-1/4” (for HO and O scales), $49.95. Miller Engineering, www.microstru.com
Bridge warning signs. Four different styles, eight signs. Molded in yellow styrene with black printing. N and HO scales, $4.95 each; S and O scales, $6 each. Tichy Train Group, www.tichytraingroup.com
Firehouse and low vehicle warning signs. Six low vehicle may drag, four firehouse, and two truck crossing signs. Molded in yellow styrene with black printing. N and HO scales, $4.95 each; S and O scales, $6 each. Tichy Train Group, www.tichytraingroup.com
HO scale codes 83 and 100 flextrack. With thin-profile dark brown plastic ties with wood-grain detail. 36” sections. Five-pack, $49.98 each. April 2019. Code 100 to code 83 transition track, $11.98. October 2019. Newly tooled track with molded spike and tie-plate detail, spike mounting holes next to the rail, molded starter points on the bottom for fasteners. WalthersTrack. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Bow cutter extension arms. Adds extra depth to compound 4-foot bow cutter. Available in 24-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch lengths. Sold in pairs. Prices start at $39.95. Hot Wire Foam Factory, 866-735-9255, www.hwff.com
Commonwealth Edison HO scale coal gondola decal sets. As-delivered (1964+, $9) and black-and-white repaint (1969+, $10). Each screen-printed waterslide decal set letters three cars and includes an assortment of extra reweighs and other data. Illinois Central Gulf Decals, home.mindspring.com/~paducah/
Detailing and Upgrading Steam Locomotives. Collection of previously published Model Railroader articles covers an overview of steam locomotive types, history, and how they work; upgrading and repowering older plastic and brass models; and adding Digital Command Control and sound, weathering, and modifying details to reflect various prototypes. Softcover, 96 pages. $21.99. Kalmbach Hobby Store, www.KalmbachHobbyStore.com
Deluxe Materials 2019 product catalog. Twenty-four page catalog features 92 products (including 10 new items). Includes advice on product selection and application and use techniques for adhesives, accessories, scenery, and finishing products. Free download. Deluxe Materials Ltd., www.deluxematerialsus.com
The Art of Model Railroading video series. Vol. 1: Howard Zane’s Piermont Division (two hours run time). Vol. 2: Tony Koester’s Nickel Plate Road (mid-2019). Programs show the model railroad in operation, panoramic views, interviews, and specialty segments. DVD and Blu-ray disc two-pack, $39.95. Nace’s Videography, 800-285-8685, www.nacesvideograpy.com
You are right Joseph but now I have to go back at the top and take a look at all rolling stocks to find the culprit !! 🙂
Nothing bothers me more than seeing a freight car or locomotive on a piece of track with one or more wheels off.