News & Reviews News New model trains for the week of February 28, 2019

New model trains for the week of February 28, 2019

By Angela Cotey | February 25, 2019

| Last updated on November 3, 2020


Check out the latest HO, N, O, and Z scale model railroading products from Atlas, American Z Line, Kato USA, and more!

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP38 and GP40 diesel locomotives
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP38 and GP40 diesel locomotives
HO scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division GP38 and GP40 diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. GP38: Conrail (American Revolution Bicentennial scheme in one road number, blue with white sill stripe in two numbers) and Bangor & Aroostook (dark blue and gray). GP40: Georgia RR (black and white), New Orleans Public Belt (orange and black, two numbers), and Western Pacific (green and orange with “WP” on nose). New numbers. GP38: Norfolk Southern (thoroughbred scheme, two numbers) and RJ Corman (red, silver, and white scheme). GP40: Baltimore & Ohio (blue and yellow) and Southern Pacific (speed lettering). Re-issues. GP38: Norfolk Southern (“First Responders” scheme, one number). GP40: NJ Transit. Three numbers per scheme unless noted; both body styles available undecorated. Directional golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, detailed cab interior with crew figures, and positionable drop steps. Direct-current model with eight-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $189.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound Select sound decoder, $299.95. Third quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Pennsylvania RR class K4s 4-6-2 steam locomotive
Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Pennsylvania RR class K4s 4-6-2 steam locomotive
Pennsylvania RR class K4s 4-6-2 steam locomotive. Pre- and post-war versions (three road numbers with regular tender, one road number with long tender). Die-cast metal body with die-cast metal chassis, can motor, and separately applied detail parts. Features dual-mode Paragon3 sound decoder with Rolling Thunder transmitter. $499.99. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale 42-foot coil steel car
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale 42-foot coil steel car
HO scale freight cars
42-foot coil steel car. New paint schemes: Indiana Harbor Belt (Norfolk Southern patchout), GE Railcar (DLRX reporting marks and patchout NS Protect III hood), Inland Steel (open coil car), and Norfolk Southern (open coil car). New road numbers: CSX (dark blue and yellow) and Norfolk Southern (Protect III scheme). Four numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. See-through walkways, removable hood, and uncoupling levers. $41.95 (undecorated, $32.95). Third quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Kato USA N scale Electro-Motive Division F40PH diesel locomotive
Kato USA N scale Electro-Motive Division F40PH diesel locomotive
N scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division F40PH diesel locomotive. Blue scheme with ditch lights (Ravina). New paint scheme with ditch lights (Fox River Grove and Village of Schaumburg). Directional golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, illuminated number boxes with factory-printed number boards, and body-mounted couplers. Direct-current model, $120 to $130; with pre-installed Digital Command Control, $190 to $200; and with ESU LokSound Digital Command Control and sound decoder, $300 to $310. Kato USA, 847-781-9500, www.katousa.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 41-foot ballast hopper
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 41-foot ballast hopper
N scale freight cars
41-foot ballast hopper. Union Pacific (teal), Amtrak (yellow), Burlington Northern (Mineral Red), CP Rail (black with Multimark herald), Herzog (Mineral Red with billboard lettering), and Milwaukee Road (brown with billboard lettering). Injection-molded plastic body, separately applied brake wheel, and knuckle couplers. Single car, $29.95; three-pack, $89.85. Third quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 17,360-gallon tank car
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 17,360-gallon tank car
17,360-gallon tank car. New road numbers: American Car & Foundry (black with orange stripe) and General American Marks Co. (black and white). New paint schemes: American Car & Foundry (“Leased to Olin Corporation” stencil), Georgia-Pacific Corp. (black with GPBX reporting marks), Occidental Chemical Corp. (gray with HOKX marks), and PPG Industries Inc. (black with PPGX marks). Three numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with separately applied details. $34.95 (undecorated, $27.95). Third quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Kato USA N scale Amtrak passenger equipment
Kato USA N scale Amtrak passenger equipment
N scale passenger cars
Amtrak passenger equipment. Heritage baggage car, Amfleet II coach, and Viewliner I sleeper. One road number per body style. Injection-molded plastic with window glazing, metal wheels, and Kato knuckle couplers. All models painted in phase 6 paint scheme. $30 each. June-July 2019. Kato USA, 847-781-9500, www.katousa.com
Micro-Trains Line Co. N scale Pennsylvania RR heavyweight sleepers, available exclusively from Lowell Smith Signature Series.
Micro-Trains Line Co. N scale Pennsylvania RR heavyweight sleepers, available exclusively from Lowell Smith Signature Series
Pennsylvania RR heavyweight sleepers. Independence and Valley Forge. Injection-molded plastic model with shadowline paint scheme, tan interior, plastic wheelsets, clear window glazing, and body-mounted Magne-Matic couplers. $64 each. Pullman Park Series. Produced by Micro-Trains Line Co., available exclusively from Lowell Smith Signature Series, www.lowellsmith.net
Atlas O 42-foot coil steel car
Atlas O 42-foot coil steel car
O scale freight cars
42-foot coil steel car. New paint schemes: Indiana Harbor Belt (Norfolk Southern patchout), GE Railcar (DLRX reporting marks and patchout NS Protect III hood), Inland Steel (open coil car, $81.95), and Norfolk Southern (open coil car, $81.95). New road numbers: CSX (dark blue and yellow) and Norfolk Southern (Protect III scheme). Four numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. See-through walkways, removable hood, and uncoupling levers. $91.95 unless noted (undecorated, $81.95). Third quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas O 1973 Ford F-100 pickup truck
Atlas O 1973 Ford F-100 pickup truck
O scale details and accessories
1973 Ford F-100 pickup truck. Candy Apple Red, Mallard Green and Wimbledon White, Sequoia Brown and Wimbledon White, Wind Blue, and Winter Green. Plastic headlight and taillight lenses, cab interior with separate steering wheel, and rolling tires. $26.95; two-tone schemes, $29.95; and undecorated, $22.95. Third quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
American Z Line Z scale General Electric P42 Genesis diesel locomotive
American Z Line Z scale General Electric P42 Genesis diesel locomotive
Z scale locomotives
General Electric P42 Genesis diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: VIA Rail Canada (blue variant in two road numbers, green variant in one number). Traction tires and directional light-emitting-diode headlights. Designed for Digitrax and TCS drop-in Digital Command Control decoders. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
American Z Line Z scale 89-foot flatcar with military loads
American Z Line Z scale 89-foot flatcar with military loads
Z scale freight cars
89-foot flatcar with military loads. TTX (yellow and red schemes). Yellow cars offered with one each Z-Panzer M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) and M1134 Stryker Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Vehicle (green or tan). Red car available with one each M1126 ICV and M1134 (ATGM, both green) or two M1126 Stryker ICVs (both tan). Flatcars have metal wheels and AutoLatch couplers. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
American Z Line Z scale lightweight diner
American Z Line Z scale lightweight diner
Z scale passenger cars
Lightweight diner. Amtrak (phase 4b scheme, three road numbers). Metal wheels, AutoLatch couplers, and window glazing. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
American Z Line Z scale lightweight mail car
American Z Line Z scale lightweight mail car
Lightweight mail car. VIA Rail Canada (two road numbers). Metal wheels, AutoLatch couplers, and window glazing. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
PIKO America HO scale Roadbed A-Track
PIKO America HO scale Roadbed A-Track
Track
HO scale Roadbed A-Track. Bumper, $8.89. Curved track six-packs (R1/30 degree, $3.49; R2/30 degree, $3.99; and R9/15 degree, $4.19). Roadbed six-packs (for switch machine, left curved switch machine, and right curved switch machine, $15.99 each). Roadbed end cap 10-pack, $10.99. Roadbed for power clip six-pack, $15.99. Roadbed track assembly screws (50-pack, $3.29; 1.4mm x 18mm 400-pack, $10.49). Straight track six-packs (for power clip, 231mm, or 239mm, $3.29 each). Track set B (one no. 55421 right-hand turnout, one no. 55400 239mm straight section, five no. 55401 231mm straight section, and two no. 55446 track bumpers), $49.99. Track set C (one no. 55400 239mm straight section, one no. 55401 231mm straight section, one no. 55420 left-hand turnout, one no. 55421 right-hand turnout, six no. 55411 R1 curved section, and two no. 55419 R9 curved section), $77.99. Turnouts (R9/239mm left- and right-hand, $21.99 each; R2/RS left- and right-hand, $32.99 each). Molded roadbed and code 100 nickel silver rail. Second quarter 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com
NOCH GmbH & Co. KG assorted trees
NOCH GmbH & Co. KG assorted trees
Assorted trees. Deciduous trees: six-pack (5.51” to 7.09”), $19.53; eight-pack (3.94” to 5.51”), $18.38; and 16-pack (1.57” to 3.94”, $22.98; 3.94” to 5.51”, $34.47). Fir trees: six-pack (5.51” to 7.09”), $14.93; eight-pack (3.94” to 5.51”), $14.93; and 16-pack (1.57” to 3.94”, $19.53; 3.94” to 5.51”, $27.58). Mixed forest: three each deciduous trees and firs (5.51” to 7.09”), $17.23; four each deciduous and firs (3.94” to 5.51”), $17.23; and eight each deciduous trees and firs (1.57” to 3.94”, $21.83; 3.94” to 5.51”, $31.02). October through December 2019. NOCH GmbH & Co. KG, www.noch.com
JM Hobby Supply Styrene Tack It II plastic welder
JM Hobby Supply Styrene Tack It II plastic welder
Glues
Styrene Tack It II plastic welder. Bonds styrene in 5 to 8 seconds, acrylic in 10 to 12 seconds. Add xylene (10 to 50 percent) to slow curing time. One fluid ounce bottle, $5.50; 12-pack, $55. JM Hobby Supply, www.jmhobbysupply.com

2 thoughts on “New model trains for the week of February 28, 2019

  1. Is it just me, or is the Atlas Conrail Bicentennial GP38 numbered incorrectly in the product image? Isn’t it supposed to be numbered “1776” instead of “7776,” anyone?

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