New model trains for the week of August 1, 2019

HO scale locomotives
2-6-2 Prairie steam locomotive. New paint schemes: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and Boston & Maine. New road number: Pennsylvania RR. Model features operating headlight and smoke unit. $159. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmantrains.com

Baldwin Sharknose diesel locomotives. BF-16A ($279.99): Baltimore & Ohio (blue, gray, and gold), New York Central (lightning stripe scheme), Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel [DGLE] with train-phone antenna). BF-16B ($279.99): B&O (blue, gray, and gold), NYC (lightning stripes), and PRR (DGLE). BF-16 A-B sets (powered A unit and unpowered B unit, $399.99): B&O (blue, gray, and gold), NYC (lightning stripes), and PRR (DGLE with train-phone antenna on A unit [two sets] and Tuscan Red). RF-16A: Delaware & Hudson (blue warbonnet, two road numbers). BF-16A and BF-16B also available undecorated. Plastic and die-cast metal construction, factory-installed crew figures, and dual-mode Paragon3 sound decoder with Rolling Thunder. September 2019. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

Pennsylvania RR class T1 4-4-4-4 Duplex steam locomotive. As-delivered version in five road numbers and modified version in four numbers. Unlettered modified version painted Dark Green Locomotive Enamel also available. Plastic and die-cast metal construction, synchronized smoke unit, and dual-mode Paragon3 sound decoder with Rolling Thunder. $599.99. September 2019. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

HO scale freight cars
Assorted freight cars. Chicago & North Western United States Railroad Administration two-bay hoppers (single car, $17.98; three-pack, $52.98). Conrail Pullman-Standard 4,750-cubic-foot capacity three-bay covered hopper (gray, $20.98). Central of Georgia 36-foot double-sheathed boxcar with metal ends and fish-belly underframe, $18.98. Erie 36-foot Fowler boxcar, $18.98. Texas & Pacific 40-foot stockcar, $18.98. Union Pacific 40-foot steel boxcars (single door, double door, and Pullman-Standard PS-1. Single car, $19.98; three-pack, $58.98). Injection-molded plastic kits with steel weight, plastic wheelsets, and Accumate couplers. Accurail, 630-365-1173, www.accurail.com

FMC 4,700-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. BNSF Ry. (oxide red with post-2005 herald [with “Scale Monitor Car” lettering in two road numbers, without in three numbers]), Burlington Northern (reporting marks only in two numbers, with road name but no herald in one number), Chicago & North Western (faded yellow), Denver & Rio Grande Western (orange), and Interstate Commodities Inc. (gray with reporting marks only). Three numbers per scheme unless noted. See-through etched-metal running boards and crossover platforms, two outlet gate variations, and 100-ton trucks with 36” machined metal wheels. $37.98. June 2020. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com

Berwick Forge & Fabrication 7,440-cubic-foot capacity appliance boxcar. Penn Central (as delivered 1973, 12 road numbers), Illinois Central Gulf (as delivered 1973, six numbers), Rock Island (as delivered 1973, six numbers), Conrail (1980 repaint in six numbers and 1985 reweigh in one number). Separate, factory-applied detail parts; Barber 70-ton S-2 trucks, and CNC-machined 33” metal wheelsets. $44.99. Platinum series. ExactRail, 866-945-1701, www.exactrail.com

HO scale train sets
Acela Express. Includes two locomotives (one powered, one non-powered), first-class passenger car, one business class passenger car, Café Acela car, 45” x 81” oval of nickel silver E-Z Track, and power pack. Powered locomotive has Digital Command Control and features selector switch for rail or pantograph power; die-cast metal gear towers and chassis; working directional headlights, ditch lights, and markers; and operating doors. Passenger cars have tilting chassis for traveling around curves at high speeds, flush windows, lighted interiors, blackened RP-25 contour wheels, and photo-etched brass inserts on air ducts. $579. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

HO scale structures
Galvanized steel grain bin. 18 scale foot diameter, seven rings tall. Kit features roof ladder and hatch, lid, and side door. $24. Grain Belt Models line. Iowa Scaled Engineering, 719-351-8615, www.iascaled.com

HO scale details and accessories
40-foot smooth-side intermodal container. Atlantic Coast Line, Dart, Japan Line, Sealand, Seatrain, Showa, and Y.S. Line. One three-pack per scheme. Injection-molded plastic model. $32.98. June 2020. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com

Galvanized culvert pipes. 12” to 60” diameter assortment (five-pack, $6.50), 12” diameter (five-pack, $5), 24” diameter (four-pack, $5), 36” diameter (three-pack, $5), 48” diameter (three-pack, $5), 60” diameter (two-pack, $5), and 60” to 96” diameter (four-pack, $6.50). 3-D printed with corrugations inside and out. Each section measures 25 scale feet. Grain Belt Models line. Iowa Scaled Engineering, 719-351-8615, www.iascaled.com

N scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe diesel locomotive. BNSF Ry. (Heritage III scheme with isolated cab and nose headlight). Three road numbers. Five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels, directional headlights, illuminated ditch lights, and Kato knuckle couplers. Direct-current model, $135; with factory-installed TCS K1D4-NC Digital Command Control (DCC) motor decoder, $205; and with ESU DCC sound decoder (special order only), $325. December 2019. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9574, www.katousa.com

General Motors Diesel Division FP9 diesel locomotive. Algoma Central (conditional release), Canadian National (1954 delivery scheme and 1961 stripes), Canadian Pacific (maroon and gray with block and script lettering), CP Rail (Action Red with 5” and 8” stripes), VIA-CN, and VIA Rail Canada (CN and CP body styles). Prototype-specific details; working headlight, rear headlight, and number boxes; and separate, factory-applied grab irons and handrails. Direct-current model, $169; with dual-mode sound decoder, $279. Summer 2020. Rapido Trains, 905-474-3314, www.rapidotrains.com

VIA Rail F40PH-2 diesel locomotive. Original (1986-1998) and Canada (1998-2014) schemes. Prototype-specific details; working headlights, ditch lights, and number boxes; and separate, factory-applied grab irons and handrails. Direct-current model, $169; with dual-mode sound decoder, $279. Late spring 2020. Rapido Trains, 905-474-3314, www.rapidotrains.com

VIA Rail F40PH-2 rebuilt diesel locomotive. VIA Renaissance and limited-run no. 6403 (as depicted on Canadian $10 bill; 25 models will include special Canadian $10 bill). Working emergency headlight and emergency shutdown strobe light; separate, factory-applied grab irons and handrails; and paint-scheme-specific details. Direct-current model, $169; with dual-mode sound decoder, $279. Summer 2020. Rapido Trains, 905-474-3314, www.rapidotrains.com

N scale passenger cars
Amtrak Superliner II transition sleeper. Phase 4b paint scheme. One new road number (different number shown). Detailed interiors (can be illuminated with optional light-emitting-diode lighting kit), tinted window glazing, and modeler-installed trip pins. $35. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9574, www.katousa.com

Bombardier LRC coaches. VIA Rail (original, Canada, green, and business class rebuild schemes) and Amtrak. Coach, VIA 1, and business class versions. Detailed interior with accurate colors and tinted windows, track-powered interior lighting (compatible with direct current and Digital Command Control), working marker lights, and etched-metal stirrups. $69.96. Spring 2020. Rapido Trains, 905-474-3314, www.rapidotrains.com

VIA Rail Canada Prestige cars. Upgraded Chateau– and Park-series cars with suites, enlarged windows, and private showers. Models feature full underbody detail; prototype-specific interiors; and separate, etched-metal grab irons and handrails. Two three-car sets (two Chateau-series cars and one Park-series car), $219.95. Summer 2020. Rapido Trains, 905-474-3314, www.rapidotrains.com

N scale structures
Sal Manila Egg Wholesaler. Based on structure from George Sellios’ HO scale Franklin & South Manchester layout. Laser-cut wood kit with detail castings, Insta-Fence, cast-resin coal bin, and set of Woodland Scenics figures. Finished diorama measures 5-1/2” x 5-1/2”. Available direct from manufacturer. $79.95 plus shipping. Bar Mills Scale Model Works, 207-929-3400, www.barmillsmodels.com

New York Central System Lines West station. Laser-engraved limestone stonework, self-adhesive brick and limestone accents, micro-plywood support system, and self-adhesive shingle roofing. Measures 9-3/4” x 3-1/2” x 2-1/2”. $89.95. HO scale kit available exclusively from the New York Central Historical Society (www.nycshs.org). The N Scale Architect, 607-746-8416, www.thenarch.com

O scale structures
The House in Gaston. 1:43.5 proportion. Laser-cut cardboard kit with detailed windows, partitions, floors, and interior stairs. Measures 9.1” x 8.7” x 8.5” (including chimneys). $401.82 (price may vary based on exchange rate) Minifer, www.minifer.fr/en

Z scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division E8 diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: Missouri Pacific (The Eagle). Four road numbers. Prototype-specific details, can motor with dual flywheels, and extra front truck with coupler. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com

Z scale freight cars
1937 Association of American Railroads 40-foot boxcar. New paint scheme: New York, New Haven & Hartford. Seven road numbers (single car, two-pack, and four-pack). Murphy raised-panel roof, prototype-specific doors, metal wheels, AutoLatch couplers, and 4-5 Dreadnaught ends. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com

Z scale passenger cars
Lightweight passenger cars. Missouri Pacific (The Eagle): 6-section, 6-roomette, 4-double-bedroom sleeper (With Pullman in letterboard: Colorado River and Gunnison River). Dome car (With The Eagle in letterboard: no. 893. With The Eagle in letterboard and Texas & Pacific sublettering: no. 200). Baggage (With Missouri Pacific Lines in letterboard and “United States Mail Storage” lettering: no. 700). Coach (with The Eagle in letterboard). Observation car (with Missouri Pacific Lines in letterboard: no. 750). United States Mail Railway Post Office (With The Eagle in letterboard and “United States Mail Railway Post Office” and “Railway Express Agency” lettering: no. 811. With The Eagle in letterboard, “United States Mail Railway Post Office” and “Railway Express Agency” lettering, and International-Great Northern sublettering: no. 813). Etched-metal stirrup steps, flush window glazing, AutoLatch couplers, and add-on details. Dome cars include interior details. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com