Electro-Motive Division SD70ACe and SD70M-2 diesel locomotives. SD70ACe: Union Pacific (Western Pacific heritage scheme, one road number). SD70M-2: Canadian National, Florida East Coast, and Norfolk Southern. Four road numbers each unless noted. Direct-current models, $189.98. With Digital Command Control and SoundTraxx Tsunami sound decoder, $289.98. July 2011. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
70-ton three-truck Climax steam locomotive. Cass Scenic RR, Clear Lake Lumber Co., Climax demonstrator, Moore-Keppel & Co., and painted black but unlettered (with and without red windows and white stripes). Die-cast metal construction, light-emitting diode headlight and backup light, prototype-specific pumps, and Bachmann E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers. With dual-mode Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder, $350. With dual-mode DCC decoder and sound, $495. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Alco RS-3 diesel locomotive. Boston & Maine, Denver & Rio Grande Western, New York Central, Pennsylvania RR, Southern Ry., and Western Maryland. Dual-mode Digital Command Control decoder, die-cast metal chassis, RP-25 contour wheels, and Bachmann E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers. $99. Spring 2011. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Baldwin modern 4-4-0 steam locomotive. Baltimore & Ohio, Great Northern, Louisville & Nashville, Seaboard, Southern Ry., and painted black but unlettered. Die-cast metal boiler, chassis, and frame; RP-25 contour metal wheels; and Bachmann E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers. With dual-mode Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder, $300. With dual-mode DCC decoder and sound, $445. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Electro-Motive Division GP9. New paint schemes: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (zebra stripes); Baltimore & Ohio (Capitol dome); Canadian National (green and yellow); Louisville & Nashville (black, cream, and red); Pennsylvania RR (keystone heralds); and Union Pacific (“Dependable Transportation” slogan on cab). Dual-mode Digital Command Control decoder, die-cast metal chassis, RP-25 contour wheels, and Bachmann E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers. $89. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
HO scale streetcars
Single-truck Birney safety streetcar. Baltimore, New York & Queens, Philadelphia, Sacramento, and Third Avenue Ry. System. Dual-mode Digital Command Control decoder, can motor, all-wheel drive, working trolley poles, and light-emitting diode headlights. $160. December 2010. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
General American Type 30 50-foot 20,000-gallon acid tank car. General American Marks Co. (GATX reporting marks, three versions), Vulcan Materials Co. (UCLX reporting marks), and undecorated. Four road numbers per paint scheme. Photo-etched metal platforms, separately applied brake details, uncoupling levers, Genesis series 100-ton trucks with rotating bearing caps, and McHenry upper/lower shelf couplers. $39.98 each. April 2011. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
50-foot boxcar. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Atlantic Coast Line; Central of Georgia; Delaware & Hudson; New York Central; and Union Pacific. With and without running boards as appropriate. $22. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
United States Railroad Administration 55-ton two-bay hopper. Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, Clinchfield, Delaware & Hudson, Pennsylvania RR, and Western Maryland. With removable coal load. $22. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
HO scale structures
Cityscapes building kits. Ambassador Hotel ($99), bus station ($69), department store ($89), Metropolitan Building ($99), trade tower ($119), savings & loan ($79), and variety store ($79). Injection-molded plastic kits. Spectrum series. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Motorized turntable. Eight-pin Digital Command Control decoder dummy plug, spring-loaded direction switch, gear drive, factory painted maintenance shed, and operator’s cabin. For use with Bachmann E-Z track, can be adapted for other track systems. $140. Spring 2011. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
1941/46 Chevrolet trucks. ½-ton pickup: Armour Yellow with black fenders, Brewster Green, Boatswain Blue, Omaha Orange with black fenders, and Swifts Red. 160″ single-tandem flatbed truck: Swifts Red, Brewster Green, and Railway Express Agency. Delivery trucks: Railway Express Agency, Swift’s Premium, and Union Ice Co. Tank trucks: Esso, Phillips 66, and Pure Oil Co. Tractor cabs: Brewster Green and Swifts Red (single- and double-tandem versions in both schemes). Tractor-trailer: Railway Express Agency. Plastic body with detailed interior, separately applied chrome-plated parts, clear headlight lenses, detailed ABS chassis on heavy-duty trucks, and engraved die-cast metal chassis on light-duty trucks. Pickups and tractors, $14. Delivery and tank trucks, $15, tractor-trailer sets $18. Spring 2011. CMW Holdings/Classic Metal Works, 419-842-8114, www.classicmetalworks.com
90-degree crossing. With plastic ties and Electrofrog (live) or Insulfrog (dead) frogs. Price to be announced. Streamline 83 series. Peco, +44(0)1297 21542, www.peco-uk.com
N scale locomotives
Baldwin 4-6-0 steam locomotive. Chicago & North Western, New York Central, Union Pacific, and painted black but unlettered (with and without red windows and white stripes). Dual-mode Digital Command Control decoder, coreless motor with flywheel, die-cast metal boiler and chassis, separate domes and stack, RP-25 contour wheels, and Bachmann E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers. $150. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Electro-Motive Division GP7 diesel locomotive. Baltimore & Ohio, Chessie System, Clinchfield, New York Central, Pennsylvania RR, and Union Pacific. Dual-mode Digital Command Control decoder, can motor, all-wheel drive, die-cast metal chassis, RP-25 contour wheels, and Bachmann E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers. $99. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
General Electric 70-ton diesel locomotive. Bethlehem Steel, Louisville & Nashville, Southern Pacific, and painted but unlettered (four different colors). Dual-mode Digital Command Control decoder, can motor, all-wheel drive, die-cast metal chassis, RP-25 contour wheels, and Bachmann E-Z Mate Mark II knuckle couplers. $115. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Electro-Motive Division E9A and E9B diesel locomotives. Union Pacific. Two road numbers each. Five-pole skew-wound motor, split-frame mechanism, golden-white light-emitting diode headlight, and body-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers. For use with City of Los Angeles passenger train. $95 each. April 2011. Ready-to-run. Kato USA, 847-781-9574, www.katousa.com
N scale streetcars
Peter Witt streetcar. Baltimore Transit Co., Brooklyn & Queens Transit, Chicago Surface Lines, Los Angeles Ry., St. Louis Ry., and Toronto. Dual-mode Digital Command Control decoder, eight-wheel drive, can motor, light-emitting diode headlight and backup light, and photo-etched brass safety screen. $140. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
N scale freight cars
Canadian cylindrical covered hopper. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Canadian National; CP Rail; Canada Grain; Government of Canada; and Heritage Fund. $15. Ready-to-run. Silver Series. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
N scale passenger train
1950s Union Pacific City of Los Angeles passenger train. Storage mail; baggage- dormitory; two 44-seat coaches; dome-coach; lounge; 10-roomette, 6-bedroom sleeper; dome-diner; 5-double-bedroom lounge sleeper; 11-double-bedroom sleeper; and dome-lounge-observation. Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, low-flange wheels, and illuminated signboard on observation car. Interior lighting kit available separately. $270. April 2011. Ready-to-run. Kato USA, 847-781-9574, www.katousa.com
Assorted structures. Fresh Market, Planters Feed & Seed Supply, Main Street Mercantile, and Sonny’s Super Service. Includes details, window glazing, and dry transfers. $24.99 each. Landmark Structures Pre-Fab Building Kits. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com
N scale details and accessories
Uncoupling magnet with brakeman figure. $3.50. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
O scale locomotives
Porter 0-4-0 steam locomotive. Painted but unlettered (with horizontal and vertical cab panels). Die-cast metal boiler and frame, can motor, and brass valve guides. With dual-mode Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder, $150. With dual-mode DCC decoder and sound, $275. Spring 2011. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Porter 0-4-2 steam locomotive. On2-1/2. Greenbrier & Big Run Lumber Co., Tioga Lumber Co., and painted but unlettered (three versions). Can motor, die-cast metal boiler and frame, brass valve guides, and Bachmann E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. With dual-mode Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder, $150. With dual-mode DCC decoder and sound, $275. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Figures and details. Road crew (six figures with shovels, axes, and jackhammer) and road crew details (signs and tools). $21.99-$22.99. Scenic Accents. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com
Large scale locomotives
2-8-0 Consolidation steam locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Baltimore & Ohio; Union Pacific; U.S. Army Transportation Corps; Western Maryland; and undecorated. Details and price to be announced. Aristo-Craft Trains, 973-351-9800, www.aristocraft.com
Budd Rail Diesel Car-3. Amtrak; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Boston & Maine; Canadian National; Chicago & North Western; Great Northern; Long Island RR; New York Central; New York, New Haven & Hartford; and Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. Detailed interior and light-emitting diode headlights. Price to be announced. Aristo-Craft Trains, 973-351-9800, www.aristocraft.com
2-4-2 steam locomotive. Based on Southern Ry. of England prototype. Painted black but unlettered (with and without red windows and white stripes) and green and black with white stripes. Factory-installed speaker, all-metal wheels, and metal bearings and gearbox. $325. Spring 2011. Ready-to-run. Big Haulers. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Baldwin Industrial 2-6-0 Mogul steam locomotive. 1:20.3. Colorado Mining Co., Midwest Quarry & Mining Co., Yellow Pine Lumber Co., and painted black but unlettered with white stripes. Can motor, all-wheel tender pickup, updated pilot truck, operating front and rear light-emitting diode headlights, and detailed cab interior with working firebox door. $295. Ready-to-run. Big Haulers. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Two-truck Climax steam locomotive. 1:20.3. Bayside Lumber Co., Clear Lake Lumber Co., Climax demonstrator, Elk River Coal & Lumber Co., and painted black but unlettered (with white running board stripes and red windows, white pinstripes, and white running board stripes). Can motor, choice of three smokestacks, and firebox flicker and ashpan glow. With dual-mode Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder, $1,250. With dual-mode DCC decoder and sound, $1,400. Spectrum series. Ready-to-run. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Large scale streetcars
Presidents Conference Committee streetcar. Baltimore; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Hamburg, Germany; Los Angeles; Marseille, France; Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Boston); Melbourne, Australia; NJ Transit; Philadelphia Traction Co., San Francisco; Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (Philadelphia); Toronto; and undecorated. Low-profile motor, working trolley pole, detailed interior, new gearbox design, and working lights and doors. Price to be announced. Aristo-Craft Trains, 973-351-9800, www.aristocraft.com
Large scale freight cars
Narrow gauge boxcar with Murphy roof. 1:20.3. Colorado & Southern, Denver & Rio Grande Western, Florence & Cripple Creek, and painted (oxide red and oxide brown) but unlettered. $210. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Muscle cars. 1968 Buick GS 350, 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, 2010 Chevy Camaro RS, and 2010 Ford Mustang GT. Die-cast metal construction with positionable hood, detailed engines, and vinyl tires. Price to be announced. GreenLight Collectibles, 317-287-0600, www.greenlightcollectibles.com
Electronics/controls
Remote-control train control system. For HO and O scales. Battery operation component with battery charged from track power. Supports multi-train control on same track, momentum, and all stop. Includes transmitter with backlit screen and text-like programming. Uses direct sequence spread spectrum signals. Controls up to 99 locomotives or switch machines. Price to be announced. Aristo-Craft Trains, 973-351-9800, www.aristocraft.com
HO scale Digital Command Control (DCC) motor decoders. MC1H102P8: Two-function decoder with eight-pin plug, $19.95. MC2H104AT: Four-function decoder designed to replace light boards in Atlas HO scale diesel locomotives and some InterMountain Railway Co. locomotives, $23.95. MC2H104OP: Four-function decoder with nine-pin JST to eight-pin wiring harness. Can be used in many DCC-ready models with an eight-pin socket. $23.95. MC2H104P9: Four-function decoder with nine-pin universal JST wire harness. For use in pre-DCC and brass locomotives. $23.95. SoundTraxx, 970-259-0690, www.soundtraxx.com
N scale two-function Digital Command Control motor decoders. MC1Z102 with six-pin NEM651 connector ($24.95) and MC1Z102SQ with attached wire harness ($29.95). Suitable for models that don’t exceed 1 amp stall current. With SoundTraxx Hyperlight lighting effects and Hyperdrive motion control system. SoundTraxx, 970-259-0690, www.soundtraxx.com
Assorted trees. Fall maple: 3″-4″ (three-pack) and 5″-6″ (two-pack), $20 each. Lodgepole: 2″-5″ (eight-pack), 6″-8″ (five-pack), 10″-11″ (two-pack), and 16″-18″ (single tree), $30 each. Maple: 3″-4″ (three-pack) and 5″-6″ (two-pack), $20 each. Redwoods: 6″-9″ (five-pack, $30), 11″-12″ (two-pack, $30), 14″-18″ (two-pack, $35), 22″-24″ (two-pack, $45), and 21″-23″ (two-pack, $50). Grand Central Gems, 801-891-7255, www.grandcentralgems.com
Patriot Arrow. Single needle/nozzle design with tapered 1/16 ounce color cup. $117. Badger Air-Brush Co., 847-678-3104, www.badgerairbrush.com
Renegade Jet. Dual-action internal-mix airbrush. Modified 1/16 ounce mounted color cup, .21mm tip, and “stopset” trigger. $155. Badger Air-Brush Co., 847-678-3104, www.badgerairbrush.com
IC-Loc thread lockers. Blue: Medium strength. Apply before assembly. Allows parts to be disassembled. Red: High strength. Apply before assembly. Permanent bond. Green: High strength. Wick into threads of assembled nuts and bolts.10ml bottle, $5.99. Bob Smith Industries, 805-466-1717, www.bsi-inc.com
Micro wire looping pliers. Surgical grade stainless steel. Three small rounded mandrels for wire looping. Wide lower jaw can be used as chain nose pliers. $25. Burfitt Tools Australia, 0407 338 990, burfitt.com.au
