Electro-Motive Division GP38-2 diesel locomotive. Conrail; Delaware & Hudson; Detroit, Toledo & Ironton (American Revolution Bicentennial scheme in one number or orange scheme); Missouri-Kansas-Texas; and Soo Line (Milwaukee Road “bandit” scheme). Four road numbers per scheme unless noted. Road-number-specific details, wire grab irons, and Celcon handrails. Direct-current model, $169.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx sound decoder, $269.98. October 2015. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
Alco RS-3 and RSD-5 diesel locomotives. New road numbers. RS-3: Boston & Maine, Canadian Pacific (three numbers), Great Northern, Seaboard Air Line, and New York Central. RSD-5: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe. New paint schemes. RS-3: Pittsburgh & Lake Erie and Jersey Central Lines. RSD-5: Chesapeake & Ohio and Milwaukee Road. Two road numbers per scheme unless noted. Direct-current model, $149.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound Select sound decoder, $259.95. Second quarter 2015. Ready-to-run. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Chesapeake & Ohio class H-8 2-6-6-6 Allegheny steam locomotive. 1941 or 1942 version. Two road numbers per body style. Die-cast metal boiler, chassis, and tender body; metal handrails, bell, and whistle; and five-pole skew-wound motor with flywheel. With Digital Command Control/Digital Command System and Proto-Sound 3.0, $649.95; with DCC/DCS/Motorola 1/2 and Proto-Sound 3E+ (European 3-rail), $679.95. Ready-to-run. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, www.mthhotrains.com
52-foot mill gondola. Burlington Northern (black); Canadian National; CSX; Elgin, Joliet & Eastern; Grand Trunk Western; and RailGon. Three road numbers per scheme. Separately applied grab irons and stirrup steps, RP-25 contour metal wheelsets, and McHenry scale couplers. $24.98. September 2015. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
FMC 60-foot double-door boxcar. Golden West Service, St. Louis Southwestern (brown or Golden West Service patchout), and Union Pacific (with SSW reporting marks). Three road numbers per scheme. Wire grab irons, etched-metal crossover platforms, and McHenry scale couplers. $39.98. September 2015. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
American Car & Foundry 23,500-gallon tank car. New paint schemes: Archer Daniels Midland (molecule logo), Dana Railcare, Dow Chemical, Southern Pacific, and Union Carbide. Three road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Separately molded brake line plumbing, 100-ton roller-bearing trucks, and Accumate couplers. $36.95 (undecorated, $31.95). Second quarter 2015. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Gunderson rebuilt all-purpose 53-foot well car. Florida East Coast (mineral red or yellow schemes), St. Mary’s RR, and TTX. Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Etched-metal see-through running boards, die-cast metal body, and factory-installed wire grab irons. $39.98. March 2015. WalthersProto. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Thrall 56-foot All-Door boxcar. Boise Cascade (Minnesota, Dakota & Western reporting marks), Canadian Forest Products Ltd., Lake State Ry., and Weyerhauser. Newly tooled etched-metal platforms, brake wheel, and crossover grab irons; re-tooled separately applied ladders; and factory-installed grab irons. $39.98. April 2015. WalthersProto. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Pullman-Standard bi-level gallery cars. Alaska RR (coach only), Amtrak (phase 3), and Chicago Regional Transportation Authority/Metra. Available as cab cars and coaches unless noted. Factory-installed grab irons, tinted window glazing, and 33” metal wheelsets. Without interior lighting, $79.98; with, $89.98. April 2015. WalthersProto. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
20-foot intermodal containers. CMA CGM, Maersk Sealand, Mitsui OSK Lines, P&O Nedlloyd, Neptune Orient Lines, and Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. Three-pack, $24.98. September 2015. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
Oversized loads. Laser-cut kits. Crane turntable measures a scale 7’-1” x 18’-8” x 18’-9”. Crane counterweight measures a scale 3’-6” x 14’-0” x 22’-4”. Both loads feature bolt head and bolt hole detail, welded load mounting fins, and painting handles. $18.96 each. Precision Design Co., 204-324-8711, www.pdc.ca
Offset-cupola caboose. New paint schemes: Elgin, Joliet & Eastern; Gulf, Mobile & Ohio; and Vermont Ry. New road numbers: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Great Northern; and Southern Pacific. Two numbers per scheme. Injection-molded plastic body with rivet detail, separate end rails, and Accumate couplers. $19.95. Second quarter 2015. Trainman series. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
American Car & Foundry 23,500-gallon tank car. New paint schemes: Archer Daniels Midland (molecule logo), Dana Railcare, Dow Chemical, Southern Pacific, and Union Carbide. Three road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Separately molded brake line plumbing, 100-ton roller-bearing trucks, and Accumate couplers. $27.95 (undecorated, $22.95). Second quarter 2015. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
General Electric Dash 8-32BHW, Dash 8-40B, and Dash 8-40BW diesel locomotives. New road numbers. Dash 8-32BHW: Amtrak (phase 5 scheme). Dash 8-40B: BC Rail, Conrail, and CSX. Dash 8-40BW: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and BNSF Ry. (post-2005 scheme, two road numbers). Three road numbers per scheme unless noted. Die-cast metal chassis, sill unit, and fuel tank; metal grab irons; and operating ditch lights. Sound-equipped model, $499.95; unpowered, $219.95. First quarter 2016. Atlas O, 908-687-9590, www.atlaso.com
Northwest Fruit Growers 40-foot double-sheathed refrigerator car. Injection-molded plastic body, positionable ice hatches, and sprung die-cast metal trucks. $87. Produced by Atlas O, available from Lowell Smith Signature Series, www.lowellsmith.net
California Zephyr dorm-buffet-lounge car. Amtrak (Silver Club and Silver Lounge); Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (Silver Lounge); Denver & Rio Grande Western (Silver Shop); and Western Pacific (Silver Hostel). Sprung diaphragms, interior lighting (track or battery powered), and detailed interior. $164.95. Third quarter 2015. Atlas O, 908-687-9590, www.atlaso.com
California Zephyr baggage car. Amtrak (two road numbers); Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (Silver Coyote); Denver & Rio Grande Western (Silver Antelope); and Western Pacific (Silver Beaver). Sprung diaphragms, detailed underbody, and sprung die-cast metal trucks. $164.95. Third quarter 2015. Atlas O, 908-687-9590, www.atlaso.com
Electro-Motive Division GP7 diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: Denver & Rio Grande Western. Four road numbers available (two each with closed or open skirting). Can motor with dual flywheels, light-emitting diode headlights, prototype-specific details, and AutoLatch couplers. $169. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
33,000-gallon LPG tank car. New paint scheme: Pyrofax Gas. Two road numbers. Metal wheelsets and AutoLatch couplers. $41. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
Assorted Pullman heavyweight passenger cars. 10-section, 1-drawing room, 2-compartment sleeper (Lake Winder, Lake Cone, and Lake Vineyard); 28-seat, 1-drawing room parlor car (Larchmont and Dahlia); 36-seat dining car; observation car (Crystal Brook and Ponce De Leon); and United States Mail Railway Post Office (with clerestory roof or roof vents). Metal wheelsets and AutoLatch knuckle couplers. $53 each. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
Electronics/controls
Fusee Pro. Each micro light-emitting diode fusee begins “burning” when circuit is triggered by a single-pole single-throw switch or any other control device capable of grounding a trigger input. Adjustable burn cycle time from approximately 10 minutes (real time) or approximately 38 seconds (16:1 fast time). Lighting effects include ignition, burning, and sputtering as it extinguishes. Powered from AC or DC. Draws approximately 25mA. Two-pack, $28.95. Logic Rail Technologies, 281-251-5813, www.logicrailtech.com
