Athearn Trains HO scale EMD SD45T-2 diesel locomotive
HO scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division SD45T-2 diesel locomotive. St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt, American Revolution Bicentennial scheme in one number, scarlet and gray with Roman lettering in four numbers), Southern Pacific (1990s version with SP light removed and faded paint in three numbers), National Railway Equipment (Southern Pacific speed and Roman lettering patchouts and painted light gray with red lettering in one road number each), Montana Rail Link (fictional paint scheme, three numbers), and Southern Ry. of British Columbia (fictional paint scheme, one number). Light-emitting-diode lighting, vinyl m.u. hoses, and McHenry scale couplers. Direct-current model, $149.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Econami sound decoder, $209.98. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Electro-Motive Division SD45T-2 diesel locomotive. St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt, American Revolution Bicentennial scheme in one number, scarlet and gray with Roman lettering in four numbers), Southern Pacific (1990s version with SP light removed and faded paint in three numbers), National Railway Equipment (Southern Pacific speed and Roman lettering patchouts and painted light gray with red lettering in one road number each), Montana Rail Link (fictional paint scheme, three numbers), and Southern Ry. of British Columbia (fictional paint scheme, one number). Light-emitting-diode lighting, vinyl m.u. hoses, and McHenry scale couplers. Direct-current model, $149.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Econami sound decoder, $209.98. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Pennsylvania RR class DD-1 boxcab electric locomotive. Pennsylvania RR and Long Island Rail Road. 1939 version in three road numbers per scheme. Direct-current model, $499.99; with ESU LokSound5 Digital Command Control sound decoder, $599.99. GHB International, 301-515-0182, ghbintl.com
HO scale freight cars
Fruit Growers Express 50-foot boxcar with Youngstown plug door. Chicago & North Western (brown), Evans Railcar Leasing Co. (yellow, red, and black Canadian Forest Products Ltd. scheme), Fruit Growers Express (“Solid Gold” lettering), Manufacturers Railway Co. (white with red sill), Northern Pacific (dark green), Penn Central (yellow Fruit Growers Express scheme), Providence & Worcester (orange), and Western Pacific (brown with “Rides Like a Feather” slogan). Six road numbers per scheme (three single cars and one three-pack). Separate, factory-applied side and end ladders; newly tooled 70-ton roller-bearing trucks; and body-mounted McHenry couplers. Single car, $33.98; three-pack, $95.98. October 2020. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Fruit Growers Express 50-foot boxcar with Youngstown plug door. Chicago & North Western (brown), Evans Railcar Leasing Co. (yellow, red, and black Canadian Forest Products Ltd. scheme), Fruit Growers Express (“Solid Gold” lettering), Manufacturers Railway Co. (white with red sill), Northern Pacific (dark green), Penn Central (yellow Fruit Growers Express scheme), Providence & Worcester (orange), and Western Pacific (brown with “Rides Like a Feather” slogan). Six road numbers per scheme (three single cars and one three-pack). Separate, factory-applied side and end ladders; newly tooled 70-ton roller-bearing trucks; and body-mounted McHenry couplers. Single car, $33.98; three-pack, $95.98. October 2020. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Athearn Trains HO scale GATX 2600 Airslide covered hoppers
General American Transportation Corp. 2,600-cubic-foot-capacity Airslide covered hopper. Great Northern (Big Sky Blue in one number and gray), Baltimore & Ohio (gray with billboard “B&O”), ConAgra (white with separately applied placard), Conrail (Penn Central patchout), Erie (gray with billboard lettering and diamond herald), and Milwaukee Road (billboard lettering). Three numbers per scheme unless noted. Prototype-specific shaker brackets and outlets, see-through metal running boards, and McHenry scale couplers. $52.98. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Kadee HO scale Missouri Pacific 50-foot PS-1 boxcar
Missouri Pacific Pullman-Standard 50-foot PS-1 boxcar. 1959 factory-new scheme with “Route of the Eagles” slogan. Injection-molded plastic model with separate, factory-applied ladders and grab irons; metal wheels; and Kadee couplers. $38.98. Kadee Quality Products Co., 541-826-3883, kadee.com
HO scale details and accessories
Ocean Network Express 20- and 40-foot corrugated intermodal containers. Cherry Blossom Magenta and white schemes. Three two-packs per paint scheme. $26.95 each. Release date to be announced. A-Line and InterMountain Railway Co., 800-472-2530, intermountain-railway.com
Ocean Network Express 20- and 40-foot corrugated intermodal containers. Cherry Blossom Magenta and white schemes. Three two-packs per paint scheme. $26.95 each. Release date to be announced. A-Line and InterMountain Railway Co., 800-472-2530, intermountain-railway.com
Athearn Trains N scale F89 tri-level auto rack railroad cars
N scale freight cars
F89 tri-level auto rack. Missouri Pacific (Texas & Pacific), Northern Pacific, Norfolk & Western, Seaboard Coast Line, St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco), and Southern Pacific. Three road numbers per scheme. Die-cast metal underframe, Whitehead & Kales auto rack, and 70-ton roller-bearing trucks with 33” metal wheels. $42.98. AthearnN. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
F89 tri-level auto rack. Missouri Pacific (Texas & Pacific), Northern Pacific, Norfolk & Western, Seaboard Coast Line, St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco), and Southern Pacific. Three road numbers per scheme. Die-cast metal underframe, Whitehead & Kales auto rack, and 70-ton roller-bearing trucks with 33” metal wheels. $42.98. AthearnN. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
FMC 50-foot boxcar with Superior plug door. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (circle-cross and quality heralds); Atlantic & Western (Oxide Red patchout); Canadian National (“wet noodle” herald); Chattahoochee Industrial RR (gray); Kansas City Southern (Boxcar Red); Laurinburg & Southern RR (green patchout); Stone Container Corporation (green); and Wisconsin Central (maroon). Three road numbers per paint scheme. Newly tooled roller-bearing trucks, scale profile brake wheel, and body-mounted McHenry couplers. $25.98. October 2020. AthearnN. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Minifer N scale Toulousain’s Warehouse structure kit
N scale structures
Toulousain’s Warehouse. Laser-cut cardboard kit. Measures 5.11” x 3.34” x 1.77”. $30.86. Price may vary based on exchange rate. Minifer, minifer.fr/en
Toulousain’s Warehouse. Laser-cut cardboard kit. Measures 5.11” x 3.34” x 1.77”. $30.86. Price may vary based on exchange rate. Minifer, minifer.fr/en
ITLA Scale Models N scale industrial wall system
Industrial wall system. Rail truck loading dock assembly ($39.99). Industrial wall module pairs ($14.99 each): four-panel brick, two each brick and window panels, four-window panel, fire exit walls with fire escape kit, and filler panel set. Laser-cut and etched industrial wall modules feature fine-scale window frames, positionable sashes, broken pane fillers, and separate components for no-mask painting. Modular wall kits are configurable and stackable. ITLA Scale Models, itlascalemodels.com
Atlas O O scale Chesapeake & Ohio caboose
O scale freight cars
Chesapeake & Ohio steel cupola caboose. Chesapeake & Ohio (red and white), Boston & Maine (blue, white, and orange), Burlington Northern (Cascade Green and yellow, fictional scheme), Monon (red, black, and white), and Virginian Ry. (red, black, and white). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Separately applied see-through running boards, window awnings, brake wheels, and roof grab irons; interior lighting with on/off control switch on chassis; and 33” scale wheels. $67.95. Trainman line. Atlas O, 908-687-9590, atlasrr.com
Chesapeake & Ohio steel cupola caboose. Chesapeake & Ohio (red and white), Boston & Maine (blue, white, and orange), Burlington Northern (Cascade Green and yellow, fictional scheme), Monon (red, black, and white), and Virginian Ry. (red, black, and white). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Separately applied see-through running boards, window awnings, brake wheels, and roof grab irons; interior lighting with on/off control switch on chassis; and 33” scale wheels. $67.95. Trainman line. Atlas O, 908-687-9590, atlasrr.com
LGB large scale Golden Spike steam locomotive set
Large scale train sets
Golden Spike steam locomotive set. Union Pacific 4-4-0 no. 119 and Central Pacific RR 4-4-0 Jupiter. Locomotives feature metal construction; separate, factory-applied details; mfx/Digital Command Control decoder with light and sound functions; synchronized smoke unit; engineer and fireman figures; and working link-and-pin coupler on the tender. Running sounds, whistle, and bell activated by reed switches will also work in analog operation. Reproduction gold-plated metal American track spike, flag pole with scale American flag, LGB standard couplers, and American knuckle couplers also included. Locomotives packaged in wooden case. Limited run of 299 sets. $9,999.99. LGB, 573-365-9521, lgb.com
Golden Spike steam locomotive set. Union Pacific 4-4-0 no. 119 and Central Pacific RR 4-4-0 Jupiter. Locomotives feature metal construction; separate, factory-applied details; mfx/Digital Command Control decoder with light and sound functions; synchronized smoke unit; engineer and fireman figures; and working link-and-pin coupler on the tender. Running sounds, whistle, and bell activated by reed switches will also work in analog operation. Reproduction gold-plated metal American track spike, flag pole with scale American flag, LGB standard couplers, and American knuckle couplers also included. Locomotives packaged in wooden case. Limited run of 299 sets. $9,999.99. LGB, 573-365-9521, lgb.com
American Z Line Z scale Southern Pacific lightweight observation car
Z scale passenger cars
Lightweight passenger cars. Southern Pacific (Daylight scheme). Observation car, baggage car (Texas & New Orleans nos. 650 and 651), coach, diner, and United States Mail Railway Post Office (nos. 5000 and 5001). Etched-metal stirrup steps, flush window glazing, AutoLatch couplers, and add-on details. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, americanzline.com
Lightweight passenger cars. Southern Pacific (Daylight scheme). Observation car, baggage car (Texas & New Orleans nos. 650 and 651), coach, diner, and United States Mail Railway Post Office (nos. 5000 and 5001). Etched-metal stirrup steps, flush window glazing, AutoLatch couplers, and add-on details. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, americanzline.com
Great Northern Ry. Historical Society N scale GN standard 30 x 60 foot combination depot kit
Club offerings
Great Northern Ry. standard 30 x 60-foot combination depot. N scale kit features laser-cut 3-ply birch plywood walls, soffit, roof, and platform; laser-scribed siding, wainscoting, and platform deck; peel-and-stick three-tab shingles, doors, windows, and trim; angled bay window; cast-resin chimney; and clear window glazing. Measures 4-5/8” x 2-7/8” x 1-3/4”. $59.95 (Great Northern Ry. Historical Society members, $49.95). Great Northern Ry. Historical Society, gnrhs.org
Great Northern Ry. standard 30 x 60-foot combination depot. N scale kit features laser-cut 3-ply birch plywood walls, soffit, roof, and platform; laser-scribed siding, wainscoting, and platform deck; peel-and-stick three-tab shingles, doors, windows, and trim; angled bay window; cast-resin chimney; and clear window glazing. Measures 4-5/8” x 2-7/8” x 1-3/4”. $59.95 (Great Northern Ry. Historical Society members, $49.95). Great Northern Ry. Historical Society, gnrhs.org
Kankakee Model Railroad Club Accurail HO scale 50-foot plug door boxcar kit
Kankakee Daily Journal 50-foot plug-door boxcar with exterior posts. Accurail HO scale car custom-decorated for the Kankakee Model Railroad Club. Kit, $25; assembled with Kadee couplers, $30. Shipping is $5 per car. Checks payable to KMRC, 197 S. East Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901
