News & Reviews News New model trains for the week of June 21, 2018

New model trains for the week of June 21, 2018

By Angela Cotey | June 21, 2018

| Last updated on November 3, 2020


See the latest HO, N, O, and Z scale model railroading products announced this week!

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale General Electric Dash 8-40C and Dash 8-40CW diesel locomotives
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale General Electric Dash 8-40C and Dash 8-40CW diesel locomotives
HO scale locomotives
General Electric Dash 8-40C and Dash 8-40CW diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. Dash 8-40C (two road numbers each unless noted): Citicorp (Union Pacific patchout with CREX reporting marks), Kansas City Southern de Mexico (Southern Belle scheme), Lancaster & Chester (light blue, one road number), and Pan Am (dark blue). Dash 8-40CW (three numbers each unless noted): Canadian National (red, white, and blue with “wet noodle” herald and www.cn.ca), CSX (dark blue and yellow with Atlantic Coast Line, Chessie System, and Monon heritage decals, one number each), and Norfolk Southern (black and white). New numbers. Dash 8-40CW: Conrail (“Quality” scheme, three numbers). Undecorated models also available. Directional golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, separately applied details, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current model with eight-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $179.95 (undecorated, $169.95); with dual-mode ESU LokSound Select sound decoder, $289.95 (undecorated, $279.95). First quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Accurail HO scale assorted freight cars
Accurail HO scale assorted freight cars
HO scale freight cars
Assorted freight cars. CP Rail American Car & Foundry 4,600-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay Center Flow covered hopper (single car, $18.98; three-pack, $55.98). Chessie System (Baltimore & Ohio reporting marks) 50-foot offset-side two-bay hopper, $17.98. Chicago Great Western 36-foot Fowler boxcar, $17.98. Greenlee Packing Co. 40-foot plug-door steel refrigerator car, $18.98. Pennsylvania RR 40-foot insulated plug-door boxcar (Fruit Growers Express scheme), $17.98. Savannah & Atlanta 36-foot double-sheathed boxcar with steel ends and fish-belly underframe, $17.98. Western Maryland 40-foot double-sheathed boxcar, $17.98. Injection-molded plastic kits with plastic wheelsets and Accumate couplers. Accurail, 630-365-6400, www.accurail.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale American Car & Foundry 50’-6” boxcar
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale American Car & Foundry 50’-6” boxcar
American Car & Foundry 50’-6” boxcar. New paint schemes: Railbox (faded paint with patched reporting marks) and Missouri Pacific (“buzzsaw” herald). New road numbers. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (large circle-cross herald); Apalachicola Northern (yellow); East Erie Commercial (reporting marks only); Green Bay & Western (yellow); and Ontario Northland (blue and yellow). Two numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Roller-bearing trucks, metal wheels, and Accumate couplers. $27.95 (undecorated, $21.95). First quarter 2019. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale American Car & Foundry Coalveyor bathtub gondola
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale American Car & Foundry Coalveyor bathtub gondola
American Car & Foundry Coalveyor bathtub gondola. New paint schemes: Albert Brothers (three road numbers), The Andersons, Appalachian Railcar Services, Joseph Transportation, RMG Leasing, Metal Management (three numbers), and Wilmot Transportation. Four numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic body, die-cast metal chassis, and Accumate couplers. $38.95 (undecorated, $29.95). First quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Tangent Scale Models HO scale General Steel Industries 60-foot bulkhead flatcar
Tangent Scale Models HO scale General Steel Industries 60-foot bulkhead flatcar
General Steel Industries 60-foot bulkhead flatcar. Great Northern (1969 rebuild in six road numbers), Atlantic Coast Line (1964 original black in three numbers, 1975 repaint in one number), Burlington Northern (1988 repaint in one number), Missouri Pacific (1983 red repaint in two numbers), and Seaboard Coast Line (1978 repaint in two numbers). Ready-to-run painted primer gray and undecorated kit also available. Prototype-specific details, wire grab irons and uncoupling levers, and Kadee scale couplers. $44.95. Tangent Scale Models, 828-279-6106, www.tangentscalemodels.com
Downtown Deco O scale Lindsey’s Grocery
Downtown Deco HO scale Lindsey’s Grocery
HO scale structures
Lindsey’s Grocery. Cast-Hydrocal kit with full-color signs. Footprint is 2-3/4” x 3-1/2”. $44.95. Downtown Deco, 406-821-0181, www.downtowndeco.com
Menards HO scale Starbucks coffee shop
Menards HO scale Starbucks coffee shop
Starbucks coffee shop. Factory-assembled and painted structure with 24 light-emitting diodes (18 exterior, six interior), three backlit signs, seven figures, 14 chairs, seven tables, and Jack the German shepherd. Requires 4.5V power source, sold separately. Measures 4-3/4” x 6-1/8” x 2-1/2”. $59.99 plus shipping (or free shipping to your local Menards store). Menards, www.menards.com/trains
Menards HO scale Vetter Sash & Door
Menards HO scale Vetter Sash & Door
Vetter Sash & Door. Factory-assembled and painted structure with two rotating exhaust fans, backlit sign, four light-emitting diode (LED) yard lights, three red blinking LEDs on roof, three figures, Jack the German shepherd, two pallets with doors and windows, dust collector, and Dumpster. Requires 4.5V power source, sold separately. Measures 11” x 6-1/4” x 6-5/8”. $69.99 plus shipping (or free shipping to your local Menards store). Menards, www.menards.com/trains
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive
N scale locomotives
Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Green Mountain (green and yellow), Morristown & Erie (red and black, one road number), and Long Island Rail Road (early 1950s). New paint schemes: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (pinstripe scheme); Amtrak (silver and black with red, white, and blue stripes); Milwaukee Road (orange and black with “The Milwaukee Road” herald); Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel); and Susquehanna (two black-and-yellow schemes, one number each). Re-issue: Green Mountain (green, yellow, and black in one number). Two numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. Directional golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, Scale Speed motor with dual flywheels, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current model, $129.95 (undecorated, $119.95). First quarter 2019. Atlas Classic. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Bombardier ALP-45DP locomotive
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Bombardier ALP-45DP locomotive
Bombardier ALP-45DP locomotive. Montreal Metropolitan Transport Agency (four road numbers) and Bombardier demonstrator (one number). Light-emitting-diode headlights, ditch lights, and red marker lights; modeler-installed grab irons; and positionable non-functioning pantograph. Direct-current model with speaker, $149.95; with ESU LokSound sound decoder, $259.95. First quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 40-foot stockcars
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 40-foot stockcars
N scale freight cars
40-foot stockcars. New paint scheme: Chicago & North Western (green and yellow). New road numbers: Denver & Rio Grande Western (black), Great Northern (Vermillion Red), Southern Ry. (brown), and Union Pacific (oxide red and Armour Yellow schemes) schemes). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Accumate couplers. $23.95 (undecorated, $18.95). First quarter 2019. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 25,500-gallon tank car
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 25,500-gallon tank car
25,500-gallon tank car. New paint schemes. Archer Daniels Midland (in-service repaint), Cargill, CHS (partial repaint), General American, Golden Peanut Co., Lake Erie Biofuels, Trinity Industries (repaint), and Union Tank Car (BRCX reporting marks). Four road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated (five versions). Injection-molded plastic body with jacket seam, prototype-specific details, and see-through walkway and top platform grating. $35.95 (undecorated, $26.95). First quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Trinity 5,660-cubic-foot-capacity four-bay covered hopper
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Trinity 5,660-cubic-foot-capacity four-bay covered hopper
Trinity 5,660-cubic-foot-capacity four-bay covered hopper. New paint schemes: Bombardier Capital Rail Inc. (NBIX reporting marks), CIT Group (CEFX marks), First Union Rail, General American, Norfolk Southern, and Transportation Co. of America. Six road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Separately applied wire grab irons and uncoupling levers, etched-metal brakewheel platform, and body-mounted couplers. $39.95 (undecorated, $36.95). First quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Montreal Metropolitan Transport Agency modern multi-level commuter cars
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Montreal Metropolitan Transport Agency modern multi-level commuter cars
N scale passenger equipment
Montreal Metropolitan Transport Agency modern multi-level commuter cars. Cab car (four road numbers), $69.95. Trailers (16 road numbers), $54.95. First quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
N scale train sets
Montreal Metropolitan Transport Agency modern multi-level commuter sets. Three-car set (cab car and two coaches), $179.85. Bombardier ALP-45DP locomotive, cab car, and coach, $274.85. First quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Downtown Deco O scale Lindsey’s Grocery
Downtown Deco N scale Lindsey’s Grocery
N scale structures
Lindsey’s Grocery. Cast-Hydrocal kit with full-color signs. Footprint is 1-1/2” x 2”. $39.95. Downtown Deco, 406-821-0181, www.downtowndeco.com
Atlas O scale 40-foot stockcar
Atlas O scale 40-foot stockcar
O scale freight cars
40-foot stockcar. New paint schemes: Canadian Pacific (red and white); Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (red); Chicago & North Western (green and yellow); and Missouri-Kansas-Texas (yellow and black). New road numbers: Great Northern (Vermillion Red) and Union Pacific (brown). Two road numbers per scheme. Separately applied running boards, ladders, brake wheel, and brake lines; sprung, die-cast metal trucks; and body-mounted scale couplers. $69.95. First quarter 2019. Trainman line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas O 55-ton two-bay coal hopper
Atlas O 55-ton two-bay coal hopper
55-ton two-bay coal hopper. New paint schemes: Lehigh Valley, Nickel Plate Road, and Public Service of New Jersey. New road numbers: Ford and Peabody Short Line. Four numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Die-cast metal center sill, chassis, and stirrups; wire grab irons; and scale couplers. $89.95 (undecorated, $84.95). First quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
O scale structures
Turntable. Injection-molded plastic with 24” table diameter, tabletop installation, and drive assembly under utility shed. Model features larger, more powerful motor; flat cogged anti-slip belt; and deck support with additional roller bearings for greater support of heavier locomotives. Compatible with AC, DC, and MTH Digital Command System (using DCS accessory interface). $299.95. First quarter 2019. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Downtown Deco O scale Lindsey’s Grocery
Downtown Deco O scale Lindsey’s Grocery
Lindsey’s Grocery. Cast-Hydrocal kit with full-color signs. Footprint is 5” x 7”. $69.95. Downtown Deco, 406-821-0181, www.downtowndeco.com
American Z Line General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive
American Z Line General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive
Z scale locomotives
General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: Norfolk Southern (pre-1982 Norfolk Southern heritage scheme). One road number. Prototype-specific details, directional light-emitting-diode headlights, traction tires, and can motor with dual flywheels. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
American Z Line 40-foot single-sheathed boxcar
American Z Line 40-foot single-sheathed boxcar
Z scale freight cars
40-foot single-sheathed boxcar. New paint scheme: Rock Island. Seven road numbers (single car, two-pack, and four-pack). Etched-metal running boards, positionable doors, blackened metal wheels, and AutoLatch couplers. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
Bowser HO scale Hogsback & Southern offset-side wood-chip hopper decorated for the Lansing Model Railroad Club
Bowser HO scale Hogsback & Southern offset-side wood-chip hopper decorated for the Lansing Model Railroad Club
Club offerings
Hogsback & Southern offset-side wood-chip hopper. Bowser HO scale kit custom-decorated for the Lansing Model Railroad Club. Four road numbers. Kadee-compatible couplers, metal wheelsets, and wood-chip load. $18 each plus $7 shipping (covers one or two cars). Send check, payable to LMRC, to Lansing Model Railroad Club, P.O. Box 1305, East Lansing, MI 48826; www.lmrc.org/store
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