See the latest HO, N, Z, and large scale model railroad products from Broadway Limited Imports, DCCconcepts, ScaleTrains.com, and more!
HO scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division F units. F3A: Southern Pacific (orange and black, one road number). F7A and F7B: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (F7A, F7B, and F7A-B set in one number each); Great Northern (Big Sky Blue. F7A in two numbers, F7B in one number, and F7A-B set in one number); New York Central (Black with cigar band. F7A in one number, F7A-B set in two numbers); Penn Central (F7A, two numbers); Southern Pacific (F7A-B set [A unit in orange-and-black scheme, F7B in “Black Widow” scheme] and F7B in “Black Widow” scheme, one number each); and Union Pacific (Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist Gray. F7A in one number, F7A-B set in two numbers). F9A and F9B: Burlington Northern (“Hockey Stick” scheme. F9A, F9A/F7B set, and F9A-B set in one number each). A units feature detailed cab interior. All models have die-cast metal underframe, factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, and photo-etched metal and injection-molded plastic detail parts. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM connector: A and B units, $219.98; A-B sets, $419.98. With dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder: A and B units, $309.98; A-B sets, $599.98. June 2021. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Electro-Motive Division SD45 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (pinstripe scheme), Burlington Northern (Cascade Green), Chicago & North Western (yellow and green); and Penn Central (black). Four road numbers per paint scheme; also available undecorated. Directional light-emitting-diode headlights, illuminated number boxes, see-through steps, and holes for detail parts (Detail kit no. SXT81180 with wire grab irons, trainline hoses, m.u. hose clusters, uncoupling levers, windshield wipers, and more sold separately). Direct-current model with 21-pin connector, $104.99; with dual-mode Essential Sound Unit, $154.99. Late 2020/early 2021. Operator line. ScaleTrains.com Inc., 423-299-3689, scaletrains.com
HO scale freight cars
40-foot single-sheathed boxcar. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Boston & Maine; Canadian National; Colorado & Southern; Northern Pacific; Pacific Electric (two road numbers); Soo Line; and Southern Pacific maintenance of way (one number). Three numbers per scheme unless noted. Injection-molded plastic model with machined RP-25 contour metal wheels and body-mounted McHenry scale couplers. $28.98. June 2021. Roundhouse line. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Baltimore & Ohio class I-18 steel bay-window caboose. Chessie System (Light Blue Chessie Safety 1973+, Maroon Chessie Safety 1975+, 1981+ Raceland repaint, and 1982+ restencil [one road number each]; 1973+ repaint in two new numbers), Baltimore & Ohio (Original Blue 1968+ in two new numbers and simplified blue 1969+ in one number), and CSX (2002+ ex-Chessie System patchout, one number). Undecorated kit with Pyle marker lights also available. Model features full International Car Co. interior, wire grab irons, and Gould 70-ton roller-bearing trucks with separate brake beam part. $94.95. Tangent Scale Models, 828-279-6106, tangentscalemodels.com
HO scale passenger cars
Pullman-Standard lightweight dining car. Canadian National (1954 and 1961 schemes), Great Northern (Empire Builder scheme), VIA Rail Canada (blue, black, and yellow), Amtrak (phase 1), Baltimore & Ohio (blue and gray), Chicago & North Western (yellow and green), Grand Trunk Western (1954 and 1961 schemes), Illinois Central (orange and brown), Milwaukee Road (orange and maroon and Armour Yellow schemes), Missouri Pacific (Eagle and Jenks Blue schemes), New York Central (two-tone gray), Norfolk & Western (Tuscan Red); Northern Pacific (Loewy two-tone green), Ontario Northland (white, two-tone blue, and yellow), Pennsylvania RR (Tuscan Red), Southern Pacific (silver and red), and Union Pacific (Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist Gray). Also available undecorated (with 41-BNO-11 or 41-N-11 trucks). Based on prototype built for Canadian National in 1954. Injection-molded plastic with one-piece roof and body. Models feature multi-color interior with separate chairs, tables with full place settings, and kitchen details; track-powered lighting with capacitor for flicker-free lighting over dirty track (direct current and Digital Command Control compatible); 48-seats, 40-seats, or diner-lounge interior as appropriate; factory-installed grab irons; underbody detail with separate piping, and new coupler placement. $119.95. Rapido Trains, 905-474-3314, rapidotrains.com
HO scale details and accessories
53-foot refrigerated trailer. Excel Trucking, Fairchild, Frozen Food Express, J&R Schugel Trucking, JKC Trucking Inc., and White Arrow. Three trailer numbers per scheme. Separate, factory-applied mud flaps, spare tire rack, prototype-specific fuel tank size, etched-metal aerodynamic “wings” on select road names, and vinyl tires. $31.98. June 2021. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
N scale freight cars
40-foot wood-chip hopper. Ashley, Drew & Northern (green); Atlantic Coast Line (black); Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (black); Louisville & Nashville (Oxide Red), Seaboard Coast Line (black), and Southern Ry. (Freight Car Red). Nine road numbers per scheme (single car and two four-packs). Separate, factory-applied brake wheel; removable wood chip load; and McHenry couplers. Single car, $29.98; four-pack $114.98. June 2021. AthearnN. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
53’-6” flatcar. Minneapolis & St. Louis (brown with Chicago & North Western herald), Conrail (brown), Illinois Central Gulf (orange), Rock Island (brown), Southern Pacific (brown), and Union Pacific (Armour Yellow). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Free-rolling trucks, separate brake wheel, and knuckle couplers. $29.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com
Cryogenic tank car. AirCo. Air Liquide, Air Products, American Cryogenics, Canadian Liquid Air Co., Linde, and Union Tank Car Co. (white). Three road numbers (single car and two-pack) per scheme; also available undecorated (single car only, three body styles). ABS body with separate, factory-applied handrails, ladders, brake wheel, and roof running board and Magne-Matic compatible couplers. Single car, $39.99; two-pack, $74.99. Broadway Limited Imports, broadway-limited.com
N scale details and accessories
40-foot standard-height (8’-6”) riveted-side intermodal container. Atlantic Container Lines, Dart Lease, Nissan, Sealand, Showa, XTRA Lease, and Zim Container Service. Injection-molded plastic with inter-box connecting pins, magnetic connecting system (three magnets on bottom and metal top plate), multiple door styles, and prototype-specific front end and roof styles. Two-pack, $29.95. Jacksonville Terminal Co., jtcmodeltrains.com
53-foot corrugated intermodal container with 6-42-6 sides. DRT Transportation (gray), Canadian National (white, green, and black and white with red “wet noodle” herald, both with “We Deliver” slogan), Crowley (dark blue), CSX Intermodal (white), Hub Group Inc. (faded red with UPHU reporting marks), and North American Container System (white). Injection-molded plastic with inter-box connecting pins, magnetic connection system (magnets on bottom and metal plate on top), two different fronts, and five different door ends. Two-pack, $33.95. Jacksonville Terminal Co., jtcmodeltrains.com
Large scale locomotives
Talyllyn no. 1 0-4-2ST steam locomotive. 1:19-proportion live-steam locomotive in 32mm or 45mm gauge. Available in Furness Red, deep bronze green, and black. $2,100. The Train Department, 732-770-9625, thetraindepartment.com
Large scale details and accessories
Replacement crankpins for Deutsche Bahn BR80 0-6-0T steam locomotive. Dark nickel-plated screw-type metal replacement parts. Fits small 36.5mm (1.44”) diameter starter set BR80 locomotive wheels. Six-pack. Price to be announced. PIKO-America LLC, 619-280-2800, piko-america.com
Z scale freight cars
Gunderson Maxi-I five-unit articulated well car. “K” Line Rail-Bridge. Five road numbers (two sets include five “K” Line intermodal containers). Wells have metal chassis, roller-bearing trucks, etched-metal details, and add-on parts. End units feature AutoLatch couplers. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, americanzline.com
Scenery
Fiber optic-illuminated billboard. Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Camaro, Ford, Hellmann’s mayonnaise, Levi’s, Packard, Phillips 66, Schlitz Beer, Shell Oil, and Texaco Motor Oil. For HO, S, and O scales. Billboard comes with 9 feet of 1mm fiber optic preinstalled and drill template. Requires Lamplighter box, sold separately. Flat packed, $23.90; fully assembled, $29.90. Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd., 717-350-1747, dwarvin.com
MBR scenery products. Deciduous and coniferous trees, shrubs, bushes, static grass, mats, leaves, and more. Products are made from natural materials. Trees are handmade with leaf- or needle-like foliage and detailed trunk and branches. Available in Z, N, HO, and O scales. Tree prices start at $19.99. Produced by MBR, available from Reynauld’s Euro Imports Inc., 888-762-6872, reynaulds.com
Tools
Heavy track cutters. Tool features flat back for making clean cuts in OO, HO, and N track that has already been installed. Also suitable for heavier rail (larger than code 100). Can be used to cut alloys, brass, copper, nickel silver, and similar non-ferrous metals; plastic; wood; and cardstock. $14.93. Price may vary based on exchange rate. DCCconcepts, +44 (0)1729 821 080, dccconcepts.com
Super sharp track cutters. Features flat back for flush cuts. Use only for nickel silver, brass, or mild steel rail. Not for use on turnout actuators or track pins. $12.12. Price may vary based on exchange rate. DCCconcepts, +44 (0)1729 821 080, dccconcepts.com
Club offerings
Stanley Motor Carriage Co. 36- and 40-foot double-sheathed boxcars. Accurail HO scale kits custom-decorated for the Illini Chapter of the Professional Car Society. One road number per car. Plastic wheelsets and Accumate couplers. $23.98 each plus $8.30 shipping (one car) or $9 (multiple cars) to U.S.A. addresses, $20.75 shipping for foreign orders of any size. Illini Chapter PCS, 918 W. Colfax St., Palatine, IL 60067
Dominion Atlantic 36-foot double-sheathed boxcar. Accurail HO scale kit custom-decorated for the Illini Chapter of the Professional Car Society. One road number. Renumbering decals available upon request. Plastic wheelsets and Accumate couplers. $19.98 each plus $8.30 shipping (one car) or $9 (multiple cars) to U.S.A. addresses, $20.75 for foreign orders of any size. Illini Chapter PCS, 918 W. Colfax St., Palatine, IL 60067
