National Train Show 2009 preliminary report

Once again, Model Railroader magazine is reporting from the National Train Show, which this year is being held in Hartford, Conn., from July 10-12. What follows is a list of new products being announced by model railroad manufacturers exhibiting at the show. This is a preliminary list, including items revealed to Model Railroader before the show; products not announced until the show will be listed in a post-show report July 16.

HO scale locomotives

Chesapeake & Ohio H-4 2-6-6-2 Mallet articulated steam locomotive with VC12 Vanderbilt tender. Model represents 1940s-1950s prototype. Four road numbers available; also available painted black but unlettered. Five-pole skew-wound motor, detailed cab interior with sliding windows, and E-Z Mate Mark II magnetic knuckle couplers. $375. Fall 2009. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann

Electro-Motive Division FT A and B diesel locomotive sets. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (“Cat whisker” scheme); Baltimore & Ohio (as delivered); Delaware, Lackawanna & Western (passenger scheme); EMD demonstrator scheme (one road number only); and Western Pacific (as delivered). Two road numbers unless noted. Etched-brass details, five-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers. Direct-current models $299.95; with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control and sound, $459.95. Winter 2009. Ready-to-run. Executive Line. Bowser

Alco C-630 diesel locomotive. Chesapeake & Ohio, Conrail, Pennsylvania RR, Reading Co., and Union Pacific. Two road numbers each. Etched-brass details, five-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers. Direct-current models $169.95; with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control and sound, $269.95. Winter 2009. Ready-to-run. Executive Line. Bowser

Baldwin AS-16 and AS-616 diesel locomotives. Baltimore & Ohio (sunburst herald); Bessemer & Lake Erie; Elgin, Joliet & Eastern; Erie Lackawanna; and Soo Line. Two road numbers each. Etched-brass details, five-pole skew-wound can motor with flywheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $159.95. Fall/winter 2009. Ready-to-run. Executive Line. Bowser

4-6-6-4 Challenger steam locomotive. Clinchfield, Denver & Rio Grande Western, and Union Pacific ( available in two-tone gray with yellow or silver stripes, or black). M.T.H. Digital Command System with Proto-Sound 3.0, detailed cab interior, and Kadee-compatible magnetic knuckle couplers. $599.95. Ready-to-run. M.T.H. Electric Trains

Union Pacific 9000-class 4-12-2 steam locomotive. Four road numbers available (two with Oregon Short Line reporting marks). M.T.H. Digital Command System with Proto-Sound 3.0, detailed cab interior, and Kadee-compatible magnetic knuckle couplers. $549.95. Ready-to-run. M.T.H. Electric Trains

New York Central Dreyfuss 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive. Offered in 1938 and 1940 schemes. Two road numbers available per paint scheme. M.T.H. Digital Command System with Proto-Sound 3.0, detailed cab interior, and Kadee-compatible magnetic knuckle couplers. $449.95. Ready-to-run. M.T.H. Electric Trains

New York Central Empire State Express 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive. Two road numbers available. M.T.H. Digital Command System with Proto-Sound 3.0, detailed cab interior, and Kadee-compatible magnetic knuckle couplers. $449.95. Ready-to-run. M.T.H. Electric Trains

Electro-Motive Division SW900 and SW1200 diesel locomotives. North American Ethanol (fictional). Directional headlights, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and Proto-Max magnetic knuckle couplers. Direct-current model, $159.98; with Digital Command Control and sound, $239.98. February 2010. Proto 2000 line. Ready-to-run. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

Fairbanks-Morse H-10-44 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (pictured); Chicago & North Western (two paint schemes available); Milwaukee Road (two paint schemes available), and St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco). Directional headlights, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and Proto-Max magnetic knuckle couplers. Direct-current model, $159.98; with Digital Command Control and sound, $249.98. October 2009. Proto 2000 line. Ready-to-run. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

Electro-Motive Division GP15-1 diesel locomotive. Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Chicago & North Western, Conrail, CSX, Missouri Pacific, St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco), and Wisconsin Northern. Five-pole skew-wound can motor, helical gears, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $99.98. December 2009. Proto 1000 line. Ready-to-run. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

HO scale traction

San Francisco “F Line” Presidents Conference Committee streetcar. New paint schemes coming fall 2009: Baltimore Transit Co., Boston Elevated Ry., Chicago Transit Authority, and San Francisco Muni. New paint schemes, availability date to be announced: Brooklyn Board of Transportation, Kansas City Public Service Co., Louisville Ry. Co., Newark Public Service Coordinated Transport, Philadelphia Rapid Transit, and San Francisco Muni (simplified green and cream scheme). Injection-molded plastic body, dummy roof poles, and working lighting. $129.95. Ready-to-run. Bowser

HO scale freight cars

73-foot center-beam bulkhead flatcar. BC Rail, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific (Soo Line reporting marks), Columbia & Cowlitz, Trailer Train, and Union Pacific (Chicago Heights Terminal & Transfer reporting marks). Three car numbers each; also available undecorated. Etched-metal crossover walks, wire grab irons, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $44.95 (undecorated, $39.95). October 2009. Ready-to-run. Master Line series. Atlas Model Railroad Co.

Low-bulkhead flatcar. Allegheny & Eastern, Colorado & Wyoming, GATX Capital, and Louisville & Wadley. Three car numbers each; also available undecorated. Prototype-specific details, side stake pockets, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $15.95 (undecorated, $12.95). October 2009. Ready-to-run. Trainman series. Atlas Model Railroad Co.

United States Railroad Administration 40-foot steel rebuilt boxcar. Preproduction model shown. Eight- or ten-panel body styles and side ladders or grab irons, as appropriate to prototype. Roadnames and price to be announced. Winter 2009. Atlas Model Railroad Co.

Trinity 53-foot spine cars. Trailer Train (TTAX reporting marks). Die-cast metal frames, etched-metal walkways, metal wheelsets, and magnetic knuckle couplers. Three-unit cars, five road numbers available, $89.95. Five-unit cars, three road numbers available, $149.95. Early 2010. Ready-to-run. Executive Line. Bowser

Assorted freight car kits. One-piece cast-resin bodies with custom decals. Pennsylvania RR class GLca hopper (pictured), $41.99. New York, New Haven & Hartford double-sheathed boxcar, available with wood door and braced ends or Youngstown door and dreadnaught ends, $41.99. Funaro & Camerlengo

Evans 4,780-cubic-foot-capacity covered hopper. Archer Daniels Midland (new or blue paint schemes); Canadian Pacific; Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern; East Erie Commercial RR; Soo Line; and Union Pacific (Missouri-Kansas-Texas reporting marks). Also available undecorated. Metal wheelsets and Proto-Max magnetic knuckle couplers. $29.98. July 2010. Ready-to-run. Gold Line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

Trinity 6,351-cubic-foot-capacity four-bay covered hopper. Archer Daniels Midland, Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co., Midwest DDG Transport (MWTX reporting marks), North American Ethanol (fictional), and Vera Sun Energy (TILX marks). Also available undecorated. Metal wheelsets and Proto-Max magnetic knuckle couplers. $34.98. August 2010. Ready-to-run. Gold Line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

Trinity 30,145-gallon-capacity tank car. Abengoa Bioenergy (GATX reporting marks), Global Ethanol (TILX), Midwest Ethanol Transport (MWTX), Renewable Products Marketing Group (NATX), and North American Ethanol (fictional). Four numbers each; also available undecorated. $39.98. September 2010. Metal wheelsets and Proto-Max magnetic knuckle couplers. Ready-to-run. Gold Line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range wood caboose. Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range (pictured), and Chicago Great Western. Full interior, factory-installed handrails and grab irons, and Proto-Max magnetic knuckle couplers. $49.98. December 2009. Ready-to-run. Platinum Line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

Assorted freight car kits. 1923 United States Railroad Administration-style mill gondola with corrugated ends: Youngstown & Southern Ry. and Monongahela Ry. 1927 USRA-style mill gondola with deadnaught ends: New York Central and Youngstown & Southern Ry. Pennsylvania RR class XG and XH truss-rod boxcars: Canada Southern Line, Midland Line, produce, and ventilated; original or post-1905 lettering. Urethane craftsman kits with proprietary decals. Trucks and couplers not included. $35 each. Westerfield

HO scale passenger cars

Pennsylvania RR-prototype mP54 passenger coach. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Boston & Maine; Long Island RR; Norfolk & Western; Pennsylvania (pre- and postwar paint schemes); and Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. Also available unlettered. Detailed underbody, separate end chains, and metal grab irons. $119.98 per two-pack. Con-Cor International

Assorted lightweight passenger cars. Buffet-parlor car: Amtrak (Phase 1 paint scheme); Canadian National (1954); Chicago & North Western; Erie; Grand Trunk Western; Gulf, Mobile & Ohio; Milwaukee Road; Missouri Pacific; New York Central; and Northern Pacific. Also available undecorated. $64.95. Post-war 6-section, 6-roomette, 4-double bedroom sleeper: Amtrak (Phase 1 paint scheme); Canadian National (“wet noodle” herald); Chicago & Eastern Illinois; Chicago & North Western; Erie; Great Northern; Milwaukee Road; Missouri Pacific; Nashville RR; Chattanooga & St. Louis; New York Central; Northern Pacific, and VIA Rail Canada. Also available undecorated. $64.95. Canadian National/VIA Rail Canada club galley car, $69.95. All include detailed interiors, operating diaphragms with etched-metal end gates, and Macdonald-Cartier magnetic knuckle couplers. Ready-to-run. Super Continental Line. Rapido Trains

Milwaukee Road 261 excursion car combo-pack. Set includes Skytop observation and Cedar Rapids Super Dome in 2005-2009 paint scheme. Based on former Hiawatha cars still in excursion service. Metal wheelsets, detailed interiors, and Accumate magnetic knuckle couplers. $149.98. Ready-to-run. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

HO scale structures

Hurst Boiler & Welding. Laser-cut wood craftsman kit with weathered and aged shingles and detail castings. Production limited to 500 kits. Price to be announced. August 2009. Bar Mills Scale Model Works

1904 Ford factory. Craftsman kit models first Ford Motor factory in Canada. Laser-cut wood walls with interlocking “zipper” edges. $314. Imagine That Laser Art

Klein’s Pharmacy. Laser-cut wood kit with cast metal details, injection-molded plastic windows and doors, and printed color signs. $34.95. JL Innovative Design

North American Ethanol series structure kits. Corn loading and unloading shed (pictured), $79.98; October 2009. Corn storage and elevator, $69.98; November 2009. Fermentation tanks, $79.98 (fermentation tank detail kit, price to be announced); March 2010. Processing center, $89.98; December 2009. Energy center, $89.98; June 2010. Cooling tower, $59.98; January 2010. Tanks, pipes, and loading/unloading rack, $74.98; July 2010. Styrene construction. Cornerstone series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

Laser-cut wood structure kits. All kits include laser-cut wood, cast-metal details, and full-color signs. September 2009: Don’s Mower & Saw service, $37.98; Macon’s, $24.98; Midtown Oil, $49.98. October 2009: Lakeshore Coal & Ice, $29.98; Redlon Welding, $49.98; Quality Woodwork, $39.98. Cornerstone Lasercut series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

HO scale details and accessories

20-foot high-cube municipal solid waste container. AWIU (“Red Star” logo), DSEU, LWT, Regus Industries LLC, and U.S.A. Waste Services. Four numbers each. Simulated forklift pockets, detailed chain securement, and fire port on one side. Undecorated production samples shown; flatcar pictured not included. $19.95. September 2009. Trainman series. Atlas Model Railroad Co.

53-foot RoadRailer intermodal trailers. 53-foot Platewall RoadRailers: Triple Crown with large logo (four numbers available), medium logo (four numbers), or small logo (two numbers). 53-foot Duraplate RoadRailers: Canadian National (three numbers), BNSF Ry. Ice Cold Express (three numbers), and Triple Crown (Wabash 10,000th trailer scheme). $22.95 each. Ready-to-run. Executive Line. Bowser

Assorted cast-metal detail parts. Gas station stacks of stuff and junk detail set (pictured), 18 pieces, $14.95. Stovepipes and chimneys, 12 pieces, $10.95. JL Innovative Design

N scale locomotives

Chesapeake & Ohio H-4 2-6-6-2 Mallet articulated steam locomotive with VC12 Vanderbilt tender. Model represents 1940s-1950s prototype. Four road numbers available; also available painted black but unlettered. Dual-mode Digital Command Control decoder; wire details; and separately applied bell, whistle, pop valve, and hand rails. $285. Fall 2009. Spectrum series. Bachmann

N scale train sets

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe El Capitan. Electro-Motive Division F7 diesel locomotive in red-and-silver passenger warbonnet scheme, A unit (two road numbers available) or B unit (one number), $85 each. Ten-car base set: Baggage-dormitory (transition), five coaches, two step-down coaches, lounge, and diner, $250. Two-car add-on set: Storage mail car and baggage, $50. Ready-to-run. Kato USA Inc.

N scale freight cars

Etched-brass freight car kits. Pennsylvania RR class H30 and H30A covered hopper, PRR class K7 stockcar, and Baltimore & Ohio class S-1 and S-2 stockcars. Prices to be announced. TrainCat Model Sales

N scale passenger cars

Railway Post Office heavyweight passenger car. Road names and price to be announced. Micro-Trains trucks and magnetic knuckle couplers. October 2009. Micro-Trains Line Co.

Assorted lightweight passenger cars. Dayniter leg-rest coach (new body style): Central of Georgia, Chesapeake & Ohio, Illinois Central, Louisville & Nashville, Milwaukee Road (Union Pacific colors), Missouri Pacific, Norfolk & Western, and Ontario Northland. Also available undecorated. Lightweight coach (new paint schemes): Algoma Central, Canadian Pacific, Delaware & Hudson, Erie RR, Grand Trunk Western, and Lackawanna. Duplex sleeper (new paint schemes): Chesapeake & Ohio, Erie, Illinois Central, Lackawanna RR, Louisville & Nashville, Milwaukee Road (Union Pacific colors), and Missouri Pacific. $47.95 Winter 2009/2010. Detailed interiors, diaphragms with etched-brass end gates and separate support rods, and Micro-Trains magnetic knuckle couplers. Ready-to-run. Panorama Line. Rapido Trains

Pullman-Standard 64-seat coach. Amtrak; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Chesapeake & Ohio; Chicago & North Western; Denver & Rio Grande Western; Great Northern; New York Central; Northern Pacific; Pennsylvania RR; Rock Island; and Southern Pacific. Detailed interiors, prototype-specific sides, and Accumate magnetic knuckle couplers. $39.98. December 2009. Ready-to-run. Wm. K. Walthers Inc.

N scale details and accessories

Cast-metal recreational detail items. Two boats, two outboard motors, four oars, riding lawnmower, and vintage snowmobile. $7.95. JL Innovative Design

O scale freight cars

Trinity 5,161-cubic-foot-capacity covered hopper. Ag Processing Inc., BNSF Ry., Boraxo, Canadian Pacific (Soo Line reporting marks), Illinois Central, and General Electric Rail Services Corp. (NAHX marks). Four car numbers each. Metal stirrups and grab irons, etched-metal running boards and safety platforms, and magnetic knuckle couplers. Price to be announced. December 2009. Ready-to-run. Atlas O

Single-sheathed double-door 50-foot automobile boxcar. Burlington Northern, Great Northern, Rock Island, and Western Pacific. Two car numbers available; also available undecorated. Weighted fish-belly underframe, radial roof, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $45.95. October 2009. Ready-to-run. Atlas O

On2-1/2 side-door wood caboose. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes. Also available unlettered but painted caboose red, oxide brown, oxide red, or yellow and black. Removable cupola and roof, amber light-emitting diode interior lighting, and E-Z Mate Mark II magnetic knuckle couplers. $65. Fall 2009. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann

O scale structures

Dove Creek Ore Mill. Craftsman kit. Laser-cut wood walls with interlocking “zipper” edges. 40-scale-foot-wide version, $392; 60-scale-feet version, $492. Imagine That Laser Art

Z scale locomotives

Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive. Road names and price to be announced. Micro-Trains magnetic knuckle couplers. September 2009. Micro-Trains Line Co.

Large scale locomotives

Baldwin 2-4-4 Forney steam locomotive. Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes. Also available painted but unlettered. Outside or inside frame, custom-wound motor with flywheel, plug-and-play control electronics, and magnetic knuckle couplers. $1,150. Fall 2009. Ready-to-run. Spectrum series. Bachmann

Large scale train sets

Large scale Thomas & Friends train sets. Thomas with Annie and Clarabel train set (pictured) and Percy with the Troublesome Trucks train set. Moving eyes on the engines, 4′-3″ x 5′-4″ oval of track, and instructional DVD. $385 each. Fall 2009. Bachmann

Multiple-scale details and accessories

Union Switch & Signal H2 signals with large box. One or two operating signal heads. Red, yellow, and green light-emitting diodes. In N and HO scales. Prices to be announced. Late 2009. BLMA Models

Brass 200-foot camelback truss bridge. N and HO scales. Factory-assembled and painted silver or black. Features exact rivet detail and dimensions. Prices and availability dates to be announced. BLMA Models

Lighted signs. Electroluminescent signs suitable as rooftop signs or roadside billboards. All signs come with support structure and are usable in HO and O scale. The Luv Shack, 2-7/8″ wide by 2-7/8″ high, $34.95. New York Central oval logo, 4-1/8″ wide x 4-1/4″ tall, $49.95. Castrol billboard, 4-1/4″ wide x 5-1/8″ high, $45.95. Miller Engineering LLC

Transportable flashing roadside arrow. Self-contained mobile display available in a single or double flashing yellow arrow. Each model includes a 3 volt (V) direct-current transformer and five feet of 30-gauge wire. Available in HO and O scales. Portable traffic arrow panel (available in O scale only) runs off 3 to 4V direct current. Includes a battery holder and two feet of 30-gauge wire. Prices to be announced. Miniatronics Corp.

Switch indicators and signals. N scale switch indicators: all-brass construction, painted silver or black, red and green light-emitting diode indicators, $15.99 per pair. HO scale modern D-type signals: all brass construction with LEDs: three-light single head, $19.99; dual head three over two, $25.99; or dual head three over three, $29.99. August 2009. N.J. International Inc.

James E. Strait’s Carnival wagons. Cast pewter bodies with laser-cut wood detail parts and injection-molded plastic wheels. Models sold on monthly subscription basis. N or Z scale: $22.98 for kit, $46.95 assembled and finished; available now. HO scale: $24.98 for kit, $48.95 assembled and finished; available January 2010. Sparkling Star Models

Metal scale chain. Phosphor bronze (52 links per inch) or brass (72 links per inch). Prices to be announced. TrainCat Model Sales

Etched-brass details and accessories. HO and N scale Pennsylvania RR scenic details: Hairpin-style fences and gates, two- and three-pipe railing, mast signals with interlocker, and railroad crossbuck and warning signs. N scale industrial details: two-track team track crane, baseball diamond, six-foot high security fence and gate, woodchip loader. Baltimore & Ohio signal details: platform signals (N scale), two-track signal bridge (HO scale). Industrial ladders: Z, N, and HO scales. All prices to be announced. TrainCat Model Sales

Electronics and controls

Revolution wireless train control system. System uses 2.4 GHz digital spread spectrum signal for glitch-free signal. Controls up to 50 locomotives or accessories. Receivers include capacitors for operation over poor track conditions. Available for HO and G scales. G scale: Train Engineer 2.4 GHz set, $300. Train Engineer 2.4 GHz transmitter, $200. Train Engineer 2.4 GHz receiver, $116. Train Engineer 2.4 GHz receiver six-pack, $525. HO scale: Revolution TE set, $260; Revolution TE transmitter, $200; Revolution TE receiver, $75; Revolution TE receiver six-pack, $350. Aristo-Craft/Polk

Wireless Super Throttles and transceiver. Expanded 29-function support, step-by-step throttle option setup, and wireless operation via infrared, radio, or duplex radio. DT402 infrared Super Throttle, $185. DT402R radio Super Throttle (works with UR91 receiver), $235. DT402D duplex radio Super Throttle (works with UR92 receiver), $250. UR91 radio/IR receiver, $149.99. UR92 duplex radio/IR transceiver panel, $160. Digitrax Inc.

Super Empire Builder Xtra and Super Chief Xtra Digital Command Control starter sets. Super Chief Xtra sets: 5-amp DCS100 or 8-amp DCS200 command station/booster, DT402 tethered/infrared throttle, and UP5 LocoNet panel; 5-amp version $455, 8-amp version $475. Super Chief Xtra duplex radio sets: 5-amp DCS100 or 8-amp DCS200 command station/booster, DT402D duplex radio throttle, and UP5 LocoNet panel; 5-amp version $665, 8-amp version $685. Super Empire Builder Xtra sets: DB150 command station/booster, DT402 tethered/infrared or DT402D duplex radio throttle, and UP5 LocoNet panel; IR version $355, radio version $575. Digitrax Inc.

Navigator Digital Command Control system. Controls up to 40 locomotives and 100 accessories, switches up to 21 functions per locomotive (depending on decoders’ capacities), and handles up to 9,999 addresses. System supports up to four infrared wireless controllers at a time. Starter set with one controller $289.50; additional controller $139.50; additional infrared receiver (for increased range on large layouts), $34.50. ESU LLC

LokSound Select dual-mode sound decoder. Can be used with direct-current or Digital Command Control units. Back-electromotive-force control, multiple whistles and horns, simultaneous eight-sound playback, and individually adjustable sound effect volume. Produces 20 sound effects for both diesel and steam locomotives and supports custom sounds. $99.95. ESU LLC

LRC100 RailCom transmitter and Standard+ locomotive decoder. LRC100 RailCom transmitter allows regular Digital Command Control decoders to work with RailCom system. $79.95 per five-pack. Standard+ locomotive decoder offers the features of the Standard locomotive decoder plus the addition of RailCom technology, which allows decoder to transmit data for bi-directional communications from the decoder to RailCom devices. With eight-pin plug. $24.95. Lenz Agency of North America

12-volt (V) direct-current power source regulator. Converts an alternating-current or direct-current input voltage into a filtered and regulated 12V direct-current output. 12V alternating and 14V direct-current minimum input voltage. 18V alternating and 20V direct-current maximum input voltage. One amp maximum output current. $19.95. Logic Rail Technologies

Optical Detector. Two versions available. OD-1 uses a photocell and OD-1-IR uses infrared components for train detection. $24.95 per OD-1, $27.95 per OD-1-IR. Logic Rail Technologies

Tech 6 direct-current power pack. Direct-control power pack includes controls for sound-equipped DC decoders, such as Broadway Limited’s Blue Line. Two versions available: 2 amp capacity for HO scale and 6A capacity for O scale. Model switch selects between analog direct-current or BlackBox technology, smooth linear motor control in either mode, and 28 function controls. Two-amp unit, $109.98; six-amp unit, $269.98. Model Rectifier Corp.

Z-series DC-350 35-watt direct-current transformer. 16-volt alternating-current accessory port, momentum and braking control, and built-in circuit breaker protection. $79.95. M.T.H. Electric Trains

Digital Command Control three-amp boosters. SB3a Smart Booster: Add-on booster unit allows running more trains on DCC layouts, and adds capacity to handle up to four additional NCE Power Cabs, $129.95. DB3a Booster: More power for more trains on DCC layouts, $99.95. Both boosters require separate power supply. NCE Corp.

MZA4 drop-in decoder. Easy installation. Fits Micro-Trains Line Z scale diesel locomotives. One amp motor drive, 3mm super-bright golden-white LEDs, and back-electromotive-force control. $39.95. Train Control Systems

MRR-NP1009_102
ALD4 drop-in decoder. Drop-in replacement for printed-circuit board in Atlas N scale SD50 and SD60 diesel locomotives. Back-electromotive-force control, four function outputs, and lighting effects with 3mm super-bright golden-white LEDs. $36.95. Train Control Systems

K1D4-NC drop-in decoder. Drop-in board replacement for Kato N scale GG1 and SD70ACe diesel locomotives. Back-electromotive-force control, four function outputs, and advanced lighting effects. $36.95. Train Control Systems

Track

Bullfrog manual turnout control with accessories. Features a small mounting footprint, automatic power routing with an integrated single-pole, dual-throw switch (with the option to add a second switch), and a high-torque, long throw wire. Compatible for all scales. $6 per unassembled version ($9 per ready-to-use version). Fast Tracks

Nu-Vy O scale roadbed. Available in 3-inch standard or 3 width for new modular track from Fast Track, M.T.H. Real Trax, Atlas Industrial Rail, etc. Also available in 12″ x 14″ sheets. 1/4″ thick. Price to be announced. Scenic Express

Black Track Tack O scale self-adhesive roadbed. Uncured butyl roadbed sticks to benchwork and holds track and ballast without adhesive. 3″ x 30″ roll, $42.95. Scenic Express

Scenery

O scale scenery products. Multiple tone/multiple length buffalo grass tufts, $24.99 each. Maple and sycamore leaf foliage or English ivy, $23.99 each. Summer lupines, $33.99 each. Sampler packages, $5.99 each. Garden vegetables, cholla, organ pipe and barrel cacti, small and large succulent plans and hanging chili peppers, $6.99-$8.99. Large 10-12″ pine and fir tree assortment, ten trees, $32.98. Scenic Express

O scale concrete wall segments. Lightweight urethane foam construction. Concrete walls, $14.50; wing walls, $15.50; seam sealers, $8. Scenic Express

Superturf ground foam. Light green, spring green, medium green, dark green, and desert sage. $7.49 per 32-ounce jug. Scenic Express

Manufacturers featured in this week’s News & Products

Aristo-Craft/Polk
698 S. 21st St.
Irvington, NJ 07111
973-351-9800
www.aristocraft.com

Atlas Model Railroad Co.
378 Florence Ave.
Hillside, NJ 07205
908-687-0880
www.atlasrr.com

Atlas O
378 Florence Ave.
Hillside, NJ 07205
908-687-9590
www.atlaso.com

Bachmann
1400 E. Erie Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19124
215-533-1600
www.bachmanntrains.com

Bar Mills Scale Model Works
P.O. Box 609
Bar Mills, ME 04004
207-929-3400
www.barmillsmodels.com

BLMA Models
16623 Pear Blossom Ct.
Whittier, CA 90603
562-712-7085
www.blmamodels.com

Bowser
P.O. Box 322
Montoursville, PA 17754
570-368-2379
www.bowser-trains.com

Con-Cor International
8101 E. Research Ct.
Tucson, AZ 85710
520-721-8939
www.all-railroads.com

Digitrax Inc.
2443 Transmitter Rd.
Panama City, FL 32404
850-872-9890
www.digitrax.com

ESU LLC
815 60th Ave SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304
320-202-0865
www.loksound.com

Fast Tracks
2208, 17th St. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2T 5Y9
Canada
403-703-5859
www.fast-tracks.net

Funaro & Camerlengo
10 Funaro Court
Honesdale, PA 18431
570-224-4989
www.fandckits.com

Imagine That Laser Art
8349 Aalbers Crescent, RR1
McGregor, Ontario N0R 1J0
Canada
519-726-9674
www.imaginethatlaserart.com

JL Innovative Design
PO Box 322
Saulk Rapids, MN 56379
320-746-2358
www.jlinnovative.com

Kato USA Inc.
100 Remington Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-781-9500
www.katousa.com

Lenz Agency of North America
P.O. Box 143
Chelmsford, MA 01824
978-250-1494
www.lenz.com

Logic Rail Technologies
21175 Tomball Pkwy., Suite 287
Houston, TX 77070
281-251-5813
www.logicrailtech.com

Micro-Trains Line Co.
P.O. Box 1200
Talent, OR 97540
541-535-1755
www.micro-trains.com

Miller Engineering LLC
234 Cascade Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
203-595-0619
www.microstru.com

Miniatronics Corp.
561-K Acorn St.
Deer Park, NY 11729
631-242-6464
www.miniatronics.com

Model Rectifier Corp.
80 Newfield Ave.
Edison, NJ 08837
732-225-2100
www.modelrectifier.com

M.T.H. Electric Trains
7020 Columbia Gateway Dr.
Columbia, MD 21046
410-381-2580
www.mthhotrains.com

N.J. International Inc.
P.O. Box 1029
Higley, AZ 85238
480-219-4135
www.njinternational.com

NCE Corp.
82 East Main St.
Webster, NY 14580
585-265-0230
www.ncedcc.com

Rapido Trains
140 Applewood Crescent
Concord, Ontario L4K 4E2
Canada
905-738-6445
www.rapidotrains.com

Scenic Express
175 Sheffield Dr., Ste. 100
Delmont, PA 15626
724-468-3106
www.scenicexpress.com

Sparkling Star Models
9525 Burlington Place
Boca Raton, FL 33434
561-470-1250
sparklingstarmodels.com

Tomar Industries
9520 Napier Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
877-697-9731
www.tomarindustries.com

TrainCat Model Sales
3709 Heron Ridge Lane
Weston, FL 33331
www.traincat2.com/models.htm

Train Control Systems
P.O. Box 341
Blooming Glen, PA 18911
215-453-9145
www.tcsdcc.com

Westerfield
53 River Ln.
Crossville, TN 38555
931-484-7233
www.westerfield.biz

Wm. K. Walthers Inc.
P.O. Box 3039
Milwaukee, WI 53201
414-527-0770
www.walthers.com