Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Pennsylvania RR GG1 electric locomotive
HO scale locomotives
Pennsylvania RR GG1 electric locomotive. Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel with brown roof, five gold leaf stripes, and Futura or Roman lettering in three numbers each; Dark Green Locomotive Enamel with broad buff stripe and Roman lettering in two numbers; and Tuscan Red with buff Roman lettering and five stripes in two road numbers) and Penn Central (black with white herald in two road numbers). Also available painted Dark Green Locomotive Enamel and Tuscan Red but unlettered. All new tooling, dual-mode Paragon 3 sound decoder with Rolling Thunder, two motors, prototype-specific vents, flat pilot with fixed coupler, and die-cast metal body and chassis. $399.99. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, broadway-limited.com
Pennsylvania RR GG1 electric locomotive. Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel with brown roof, five gold leaf stripes, and Futura or Roman lettering in three numbers each; Dark Green Locomotive Enamel with broad buff stripe and Roman lettering in two numbers; and Tuscan Red with buff Roman lettering and five stripes in two road numbers) and Penn Central (black with white herald in two road numbers). Also available painted Dark Green Locomotive Enamel and Tuscan Red but unlettered. All new tooling, dual-mode Paragon 3 sound decoder with Rolling Thunder, two motors, prototype-specific vents, flat pilot with fixed coupler, and die-cast metal body and chassis. $399.99. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, broadway-limited.com
Rapido HO scale Alco RS-11 diesel locomotive
Alco RS-11 diesel locomotive. Pennsylvania RR (with and without train-phone antenna); Alco demonstrator (one road number); Conrail (Penn Central patchout in two numbers or blue); Lehigh Valley (ex-Pennsylvania RR); New York, New Haven & Hartford (McGinnis scheme in six road numbers); Norfolk & Western (as-delivered scheme in two numbers and blue with “hamburger” herald); Penn Central (ex-PRR with solid white herald in two numbers and with red “P” in one number; ex-New Haven with solid white herald in three numbers); and Southern Pacific (black widow and scarlet-and-gray schemes). Four road numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated (LV, NH, N&W, PRR, and SP body styles). Prototype-specific details, die-cast metal chassis, and Macdonald-Cartier couplers. Direct-current model with 21-pin connector for Digital Command Control decoder, $225; with dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder, $335. Rapido Trains, 905-474-3314, rapidotrains.com
ScaleTrains.com HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive
Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern (Mount Rushmore 50th anniversary scheme in one number, with “DME” on long hood in three numbers); BNSF Ry. (Burlington Northern patchout, four paint schemes); Chicago & North Western (Traditional Yellow and Zito Yellow in two numbers each); and CSX (Chessie System patchout in two paint schemes; gray and blue scheme in two numbers; and gray, yellow, and blue scheme in one number). New road numbers (two numbers per scheme): Burlington Northern and Chessie System (Baltimore & Ohio reporting marks). Detailed cab interior, see-through dynamic brake intakes with resistor grid detail, and directional light-emitting-diode headlights. Direct-current model with 21-pin connector, $159.99; with dual-mode ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder, PowerPack with two super capacitors, and dual cube-type speakers, $259.99. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com Inc., 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com
HO scale freight cars
40-foot steel refrigerator car. American Refrigerator Transit (yellow with Missouri Pacific and Wabash heralds), Illinois Central (orange with NRC reporting marks, four road numbers), Northern Pacific (Western Fruit Express reporting marks), Pacific Fruit Express (aluminum [four numbers], early [single car and three-pack], and late [single car and three-pack] schemes), Pure Carbonic Co. (white, four numbers), St. Louis Refrigerator Car Co. (white, four numbers), and Swift Refrigerator Line (red). Six numbers (three single cars and one three-pack) per scheme unless noted. Injection-molded plastic body, solid-bearing trucks with 33” RP-25 contour metal wheels, and body-mounted McHenry scale couplers. Single car, $29.98; three-pack, $86.98. February 2021. Roundhouse line. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
40-foot steel refrigerator car. American Refrigerator Transit (yellow with Missouri Pacific and Wabash heralds), Illinois Central (orange with NRC reporting marks, four road numbers), Northern Pacific (Western Fruit Express reporting marks), Pacific Fruit Express (aluminum [four numbers], early [single car and three-pack], and late [single car and three-pack] schemes), Pure Carbonic Co. (white, four numbers), St. Louis Refrigerator Car Co. (white, four numbers), and Swift Refrigerator Line (red). Six numbers (three single cars and one three-pack) per scheme unless noted. Injection-molded plastic body, solid-bearing trucks with 33” RP-25 contour metal wheels, and body-mounted McHenry scale couplers. Single car, $29.98; three-pack, $86.98. February 2021. Roundhouse line. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Auto-Max Auto Carrier. Auto-Max (Arkansas-Oklahoma RR reporting marks), BNSF Ry. (blue-and-green circle-cross herald), CSX, Ferromex, Kansas City Southern, and Union Pacific (“Building America” slogan and CMO marks). Three road numbers per scheme. Separate, factory-applied ladders, brake rigging, stirrups, and hand brake details; simulated corrugated roof; 70-ton roller-bearing trucks with 33” machined metal wheels; and body-mounted McHenry scale couplers. $69.98. February 2021. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
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). Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com
Rapido HO scale Tempo passenger equipmentHO scale passenger equipment
Tempo passenger equipment. Canadian National (complete sets and single coaches), VIA Rail (complete sets and single coaches), and Algoma Central/Agawa Canyon Tour Train (single cars only, conditional release, orders must meet minimum requirement to be produced); coaches also available undecorated. Complete sets include RS-18 MRE-18g locomotive; one each Tempo coach, club car, and cafe-bar-lounge car; two commemorative Tempo tumblers; 100 commemorative Tempo cocktail napkins; and Tempo 50th anniversary book. RS-18 features extended short hood with head-end power equipment on roof, metal handrails with plastic stanchions, and factory installed wire grab irons. Passenger cars have multi-color interior, detailed underbody with separate piping and conduit, and etched-metal end gates. Complete sets: Direct-current model with 21-pin connector for Digital Command Control decoder, $529.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder, $649.95. Single cars, $109.95. Rapido Trains Inc., 905-474-3314, rapidotrains.com
Tempo passenger equipment. Canadian National (complete sets and single coaches), VIA Rail (complete sets and single coaches), and Algoma Central/Agawa Canyon Tour Train (single cars only, conditional release, orders must meet minimum requirement to be produced); coaches also available undecorated. Complete sets include RS-18 MRE-18g locomotive; one each Tempo coach, club car, and cafe-bar-lounge car; two commemorative Tempo tumblers; 100 commemorative Tempo cocktail napkins; and Tempo 50th anniversary book. RS-18 features extended short hood with head-end power equipment on roof, metal handrails with plastic stanchions, and factory installed wire grab irons. Passenger cars have multi-color interior, detailed underbody with separate piping and conduit, and etched-metal end gates. Complete sets: Direct-current model with 21-pin connector for Digital Command Control decoder, $529.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder, $649.95. Single cars, $109.95. Rapido Trains Inc., 905-474-3314, rapidotrains.com
HO scale details and accessories
28-foot trailers with dolly. Estes, Motor Cargo, Old Dominion, Transcon, YRC Freight, UPS Freight, and XPOLogistics. Injection-molded plastic with separate, factory-applied parts. Paint schemes vary between trailers on select schemes. Two-pack, $49.98. February 2021. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
28-foot trailers with dolly. Estes, Motor Cargo, Old Dominion, Transcon, YRC Freight, UPS Freight, and XPOLogistics. Injection-molded plastic with separate, factory-applied parts. Paint schemes vary between trailers on select schemes. Two-pack, $49.98. February 2021. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Freightliner tractor. Estes, Motor Cargo, Old Dominion, Transcon, YRC Freight, UPS, XPOLogistics, and owner-operator (green, purple, and teal schemes). Separate, factory-applied parts, molded cab interior with separate steering wheel, vinyl tires, and clear window glazing. $26.98. February 2021. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Electro-Motive Division GP38-2 diesel locomotive
N scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division GP38-2 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: National Railways of Mexico, BNSF Ry. (Heritage I), CSX (dark blue and yellow with boxcar herald), Indiana Harbor Belt (two road numbers), Norfolk Portsmouth Belt Line (one number), Norfolk Southern (horsehead silhouette), and Wisconsin & Southern. New numbers: Boston & Maine (blue and white) and Rock Island (blue and white). Three numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated (with and without dynamic brakes). Golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, blackened metal wheels, and separately applied uncoupling levers. Direct-current model with 8-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $124.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control and sound decoder, $234.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com
Electro-Motive Division GP38-2 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: National Railways of Mexico, BNSF Ry. (Heritage I), CSX (dark blue and yellow with boxcar herald), Indiana Harbor Belt (two road numbers), Norfolk Portsmouth Belt Line (one number), Norfolk Southern (horsehead silhouette), and Wisconsin & Southern. New numbers: Boston & Maine (blue and white) and Rock Island (blue and white). Three numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated (with and without dynamic brakes). Golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, blackened metal wheels, and separately applied uncoupling levers. Direct-current model with 8-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $124.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control and sound decoder, $234.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com
N scale freight cars
33,900-gallon liquefied-petroleum gas tank car. Flat panel: Union Tank car (white [three road numbers] and gray). Late body: Procor (black, three single cars and two three-packs), Southwest Rail Industries (black, three numbers), Trinity Industry Leasing (black), United Pacific Energy (black, three numbers), and Union Tank Car (blue). Three single cars and one three-pack per scheme unless noted. Photo-etched metal walkways and end platforms, wire safety rails and end handrails, and 100-ton roller-bearing trucks. Single car, $33.98; three-pack, $95.98. February 2021. AthearnN. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
33,900-gallon liquefied-petroleum gas tank car. Flat panel: Union Tank car (white [three road numbers] and gray). Late body: Procor (black, three single cars and two three-packs), Southwest Rail Industries (black, three numbers), Trinity Industry Leasing (black), United Pacific Energy (black, three numbers), and Union Tank Car (blue). Three single cars and one three-pack per scheme unless noted. Photo-etched metal walkways and end platforms, wire safety rails and end handrails, and 100-ton roller-bearing trucks. Single car, $33.98; three-pack, $95.98. February 2021. AthearnN. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
American Car & Foundry 2,970-cubic-foot-capacity Center Flow covered hopper. Great Northern (Big Sky Blue [single car and three-pack] and gray [single car]), BNSF Ry. (Mineral Red with circle-cross herald), Burlington Northern (Cascade Green), CSX (tan), Missouri-Kansas-Texas (green), Rock Island (light gray with block lettering), and Union Pacific (gray with billboard lettering). Two single cars and one three-pack per scheme unless noted. Round or trough hatch covers as appropriate, photo-etched metal running boards, machined metal wheels, and body-mounted McHenry scale couplers. Single car, $31.98; three-pack, $89.98. February 2021. AthearnN. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale American Car & Foundry Coalveyor bathtub gondola
American Car & Foundry Coalveyor bathtub gondola. New paint schemes: Joseph Transportation, Albert Brothers (three road numbers), Appalachian Railcar Services, The Andersons, 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. $32.95 (undecorated, $26.95). Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com
Electronics/controls
LokSound upgrade kits. For Electro-Motive Division GP35, GP38-2, GP40X, GP40-2, SD38, SD39, SD40, SD40-2, SD40T-2, SD45, SD50, and SD60; General Electric AC4400CW and C44-9W; and Santa Fe rebuilt CF7 diesel locomotives. Kits are for Athearn Ready-to-Roll locomotives with 8-pin sockets (with or without sound) and feature 8-pin plug, 15mm x 35mm speakers with baffles, and instructions. Assembly and soldering wires (wire not included) to speaker required. $110 each. English’s Model Railroad Division of Bowser Manufacturing Co. Inc., 570-368-2379, bowser-trains.com
LokSound upgrade kits. For Electro-Motive Division GP35, GP38-2, GP40X, GP40-2, SD38, SD39, SD40, SD40-2, SD40T-2, SD45, SD50, and SD60; General Electric AC4400CW and C44-9W; and Santa Fe rebuilt CF7 diesel locomotives. Kits are for Athearn Ready-to-Roll locomotives with 8-pin sockets (with or without sound) and feature 8-pin plug, 15mm x 35mm speakers with baffles, and instructions. Assembly and soldering wires (wire not included) to speaker required. $110 each. English’s Model Railroad Division of Bowser Manufacturing Co. Inc., 570-368-2379, bowser-trains.com
LocoFi 2 sound decoder module. Features improved sound quality, more reliable Wi-Fi communication, and more than twice the onboard capacitance. Includes pre-wired speaker. Diesel sounds are customizable and loaded onto pluggable microSD card. Module fits in most HO scale diesel locomotives with little or no modification to chassis. Designed for use with DC (7-24V), Digital Command Control, and battery power. Measures .64” x 1.98”. Requires free LocoFi Controller App. $125. Wi-Fi Model Railroad LLC, wifimodelrailroad.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. Code 65 True-Track no. 5 turnout reverse curve
Track
Code 65 True-Track no. 5 turnout reverse curve. Left and right versions. Molded plastic roadbed, nickel silver rail, painted wood ties, and two rail joiners. Each section features three hollow tubes underneath for adding track nails (holes must be opened by modeler with drill bit). Two-pack, $5.50. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com
Code 65 True-Track no. 5 turnout reverse curve. Left and right versions. Molded plastic roadbed, nickel silver rail, painted wood ties, and two rail joiners. Each section features three hollow tubes underneath for adding track nails (holes must be opened by modeler with drill bit). Two-pack, $5.50. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com
HO scale Warwick Ry. Evans 52-foot gondola
Club offerings
Warwick Ry. Evans 52-foot gondola. Atlas Trainman HO scale model custom-decorated for the Worcester Model Railroaders. Two road numbers. Metal wheels and McHenry couplers. $20 each plus $8 shipping for one car, $10 for two cars, $12, for three cars, and $14 for four or more cars. Worcester Model Railroaders, wmrr.org/club-cars
Warwick Ry. Evans 52-foot gondola. Atlas Trainman HO scale model custom-decorated for the Worcester Model Railroaders. Two road numbers. Metal wheels and McHenry couplers. $20 each plus $8 shipping for one car, $10 for two cars, $12, for three cars, and $14 for four or more cars. Worcester Model Railroaders, wmrr.org/club-cars
Interesting. The Atlas code 65 track announcement does not mention scale. Assume N. .