Atlas Model Railroad Co HO scale Electro-Motive Division GP39-2 diesel locomotive
HO scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division GP39-2 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Wisconsin & Southern (35th anniversary lettering, one road number), CSX (dark blue and yellow), Delaware & Hudson (blue, gray, and yellow), Reading Co. (green and yellow), and Union Pacific (red sill stripe). Two numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. Drill-starter points for grab irons, die-cast metal underframe, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current model with eight-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $149.95; with dual-mode Digital Command Control and sound, $239.95. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Electro-Motive Division GP39-2 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Wisconsin & Southern (35th anniversary lettering, one road number), CSX (dark blue and yellow), Delaware & Hudson (blue, gray, and yellow), Reading Co. (green and yellow), and Union Pacific (red sill stripe). Two numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. Drill-starter points for grab irons, die-cast metal underframe, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current model with eight-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $149.95; with dual-mode Digital Command Control and sound, $239.95. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale 70-ton nine-panel three-bay hopper
HO scale freight cars
70-ton nine-panel three-bay hopper. New road numbers: Central Vermont (maintenance of way); Chesapeake & Ohio (“Woodchip Service Only” lettering); Chessie System (Chesapeake & Ohio lettering, three-pack only); Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (black with white “Burlington” billboard lettering and Burlington Route herald); Canadian National (“wet noodle” herald); Missouri-Kansas-Texas (“The Katy Serves the Southwest” slogan); and Reading & Northern (“Domestic Coal Service” lettering). Flat or peaked ends as appropriate, removable load, metal wheels, and Accumate couplers. Two road numbers per scheme. Single car, $31.95 (undecorated, $24.95); Chessie System three-pack, $95.85. Third quarter 2018. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
70-ton nine-panel three-bay hopper. New road numbers: Central Vermont (maintenance of way); Chesapeake & Ohio (“Woodchip Service Only” lettering); Chessie System (Chesapeake & Ohio lettering, three-pack only); Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (black with white “Burlington” billboard lettering and Burlington Route herald); Canadian National (“wet noodle” herald); Missouri-Kansas-Texas (“The Katy Serves the Southwest” slogan); and Reading & Northern (“Domestic Coal Service” lettering). Flat or peaked ends as appropriate, removable load, metal wheels, and Accumate couplers. Two road numbers per scheme. Single car, $31.95 (undecorated, $24.95); Chessie System three-pack, $95.85. Third quarter 2018. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale American Car & Foundry Hart 70-ton ballast car
American Car & Foundry Hart 70-ton ballast car. New road numbers: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and Chicago & North Western. New paint schemes: Canadian Pacific (black with script lettering), Erie Lackawanna (post-1960 Erie patch), Milwaukee Road (billboard lettering), and Soo Line (billboard lettering). Five road numbers per scheme (two single cars and one three-pack); also available undecorated. Die-cast metal chassis, 70-ton solid-bearing trucks, and Accumate couplers. Single car, $34.95 (undecorated, $26.95); three-pack, $104.85. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Bowser Manufacturing Co. HO scale 70-ton wood-chip hopper
70-ton wood-chip hopper. Norfolk Southern (pre-1982 company); Boston & Maine; Canadian National; CP Rail; Georgia RR; Gulf, Mobile & Ohio; Louisville & Nashville; Milwaukee Road; Seaboard Coast Line; and Soo Line. Three road numbers per scheme. Solid-bearing trucks and metal wheels. $25.95. Late 2018. Bowser Manufacturing Co. Inc., 800-327-5126, www.bowser-trains.com
Bowser Manufacturing Co. HO scale Pennsylvania RR class G39, G39a, and G39b ore cars
Pennsylvania RR class G39, G39a, and G39b ore cars. G39: Penn Central and Pennsylvania RR. G39a: Conrail, PC, and PRR. G39b: Conrail, PC, and PRR. G39 and G39a cars in six road numbers each; G39b in three numbers each. Crown, solid-bearing, or roller-bearing trucks as appropriate; metal wheels; and separately applied details. $25.95. Late 2018. Bowser Manufacturing Co. Inc., 800-327-5126, www.bowser-trains.com
Kadee Quality Products Co. HO scale Pullman-Standard 50-foot PS-1 boxcar
Pullman-Standard 50-foot PS-1 boxcar. Tidewater Southern. Injection-molded plastic model with separately applied details, two-piece self-centering trucks, and scale couplers. $39.95. Kadee Quality Products Co., 541-826-3883, www.kadee.com
Tangent Scale Models HO scale Pullman-Standard PS2-CD 4,750-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper
Pullman-Standard PS2-CD 4,750-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. GTA Grain Marketing (March 1974 with Union Tank Car Co. reporting marks, three road numbers); Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co. (1973, three numbers); Co-op Yetter, Iowa (1973, two numbers); E&M Grain (1973, two numbers); Illinois Central Gulf (December 1973, 12 numbers); Milwaukee Road (July 1973, 12 numbers). Injection-molded plastic model with see-through etched-metal running boards, prototype-specific details, and Kadee scale couplers. $44.95. Tangent Scale Models, 828-279-6106, www.tangentscalemodels.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Paired-window heavyweight coaches
HO scale passenger equipment
Paired-window heavyweight coaches. New paint schemes: Chicago & Eastern Illinois (blue and orange, two road numbers); Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range (dark green and black); New York, New Haven & Hartford (maintenance of way, one number); Northern Pacific (two-tone green and yellow); and Virginian (Pullman Green and black). New road numbers: Chesapeake & Ohio (blue, yellow, and gray); Milwaukee Road (orange, red, and black); and Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo (maroon and black). Three numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. Separately applied underbody details, sprung diaphragms, and Accumate couplers. $69.95 (undecorated, $59.95). Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Paired-window heavyweight coaches. New paint schemes: Chicago & Eastern Illinois (blue and orange, two road numbers); Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range (dark green and black); New York, New Haven & Hartford (maintenance of way, one number); Northern Pacific (two-tone green and yellow); and Virginian (Pullman Green and black). New road numbers: Chesapeake & Ohio (blue, yellow, and gray); Milwaukee Road (orange, red, and black); and Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo (maroon and black). Three numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. Separately applied underbody details, sprung diaphragms, and Accumate couplers. $69.95 (undecorated, $59.95). Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Electro-Motive Division GP7 and GP9 diesel locomotives
N scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division GP7 and GP9 diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. GP7: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (Chinese Red); Denver & Rio Grande Western (black and Aspen Gold); Lackawanna (black and gold); and Southern Ry. (black, silver, and gold). GP9: Chessie System (Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, and Western Maryland reporting marks), Pennsylvania RR (Dark Locomotive Enamel Green and gold), and Union Pacific (“Road of the Streamliners” slogan). Two road numbers per scheme; both body styles also available undecorated. Low-friction drive with dual brass flywheels, directional golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current model, $119.95; with NCE motor-only decoder, $154.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Electro-Motive Division GP7 and GP9 diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. GP7: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (Chinese Red); Denver & Rio Grande Western (black and Aspen Gold); Lackawanna (black and gold); and Southern Ry. (black, silver, and gold). GP9: Chessie System (Baltimore & Ohio, Chesapeake & Ohio, and Western Maryland reporting marks), Pennsylvania RR (Dark Locomotive Enamel Green and gold), and Union Pacific (“Road of the Streamliners” slogan). Two road numbers per scheme; both body styles also available undecorated. Low-friction drive with dual brass flywheels, directional golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current model, $119.95; with NCE motor-only decoder, $154.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale General American 3,500-cubic-foot-capacity Dry-Flo covered hopper
N scale freight cars
General American 3,500-cubic-foot-capacity Dry-Flo covered hopper. New paint schemes: Burlington Northern (Cascade Green), Monsanto (red billboard lettering), Quaker Oats (black billboard lettering and GACX reporting marks), Pennsylvania RR (gray with shadow keystone herald), and Union Pacific (red billboard lettering). Three road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Separate brake detail, 70-ton American Steel Foundries Ride-Control trucks with 33” metal wheels, and body-mounted scale couplers. $37.95 (undecorated, $32.95). Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
General American 3,500-cubic-foot-capacity Dry-Flo covered hopper. New paint schemes: Burlington Northern (Cascade Green), Monsanto (red billboard lettering), Quaker Oats (black billboard lettering and GACX reporting marks), Pennsylvania RR (gray with shadow keystone herald), and Union Pacific (red billboard lettering). Three road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Separate brake detail, 70-ton American Steel Foundries Ride-Control trucks with 33” metal wheels, and body-mounted scale couplers. $37.95 (undecorated, $32.95). Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Standard- and wide-cupola cabooses
Standard- and wide-cupola cabooses. New paint schemes. Wide cupola: Milwaukee, Racine & Troy (shoving platform in one number, standard scheme in two numbers); Belt Ry. of Chicago; Burlington Northern; BNSF Ry. (shoving platform); Delaware & Hudson; and Missouri-Kansas-Texas (American Revolution Bicentennial scheme, one number). Standard cupola: Norfolk Southern (Norfolk & Western and Southern Ry. heritage and horsehead ribbon logo, one road number each). New numbers. Standard cupola: Northern Pacific (green). Wide cupola: Alaska RR and Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Two numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. Roller-bearing trucks, separate brake cylinder, and running boards as appropriate. $28.95 (undecorated, $15.95). Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Wheels of Time N scale Pacific Car & Foundry 50-foot insulated exterior-post boxcar
Pacific Car & Foundry 50-foot insulated exterior-post boxcar. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (large circle-cross herald and “Shock Control” lettering); Burlington Northern (Cascade Green); Conrail; CSX (reporting marks only); Golden West Service (Denver & Rio Grande Western reporting marks); Missouri Pacific (Texas & Pacific marks); and Union Pacific (D&RGW marks, one road number). Eight numbers per scheme unless noted. Landis or Keystone plug doors as appropriate, body-mounted couplers, and metal wheels. $26.95. Fourth quarter 2018. Wheels of Time, 866-737-9654 (fax), www.wheelsotime.com
Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 1973 Ford F-100 pickups
N scale details and accessories
1973 Ford F-100 pickups. New paint schemes: Candy Apple Red and Wimbledon White, maintenance-of-way yellow, Raven Black, Sequoia Brown, Wimbledon White and Winter Green, and Wimbledon White. Two-pack, $28.95 (two-tone schemes, $32.95; undecorated, $18.95). Third quarter 2018. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
1973 Ford F-100 pickups. New paint schemes: Candy Apple Red and Wimbledon White, maintenance-of-way yellow, Raven Black, Sequoia Brown, Wimbledon White and Winter Green, and Wimbledon White. Two-pack, $28.95 (two-tone schemes, $32.95; undecorated, $18.95). Third quarter 2018. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Showcase Miniatures N scale ST Class hi-rail rotary dump truck
ST Class hi-rail rotary dump truck. Cast-resin cab, one-piece dump body, pewter castings, vacuum-formed windshield, and stainless steel photo-etched parts. Hi-rail wheels can be modeled in raised or lowered position. $22.95. Showcase Miniatures, 334-750-3276, www.showcaseminiatures.net
Atlas Model Railroad Co. O scale 17,600-gallon corn syrup tank cars
O scale freight cars
17,600-gallon corn syrup tank cars. New paint schemes: Minnesota Corn Processors Bulk Products Division (SYRX reporting marks) and Union Tank Car Co. (“Corn Products” lettering). New road numbers: Archer Daniels Midland (molecule logo), Cargill Foods (“Corn sweeteners” lettering), and General American Transportation. Four numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. Separately applied brake detail, 100-ton roller-bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps, and see-through platforms. $94.95 (undecorated, $84.95). Third quarter 2018. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
17,600-gallon corn syrup tank cars. New paint schemes: Minnesota Corn Processors Bulk Products Division (SYRX reporting marks) and Union Tank Car Co. (“Corn Products” lettering). New road numbers: Archer Daniels Midland (molecule logo), Cargill Foods (“Corn sweeteners” lettering), and General American Transportation. Four numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. Separately applied brake detail, 100-ton roller-bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps, and see-through platforms. $94.95 (undecorated, $84.95). Third quarter 2018. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Atlas O 45-foot intermodal container
O scale details and accessories
45-foot intermodal container. Cronos, Evergreen, Lykes, and Maersk. Six container numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic with positionable doors. $29.95 (undecorated, $19.95); eight-pack (two numbers from each scheme), $239.60. Third quarter 2018. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
45-foot intermodal container. Cronos, Evergreen, Lykes, and Maersk. Six container numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic with positionable doors. $29.95 (undecorated, $19.95); eight-pack (two numbers from each scheme), $239.60. Third quarter 2018. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
American Z Line General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive
Z scale locomotives
General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: Norfolk Southern (Lehigh Valley heritage unit). One road number. Prototype-specific details, directional light-emitting-diode headlights, working ditch lights, traction tires, and can motor with dual flywheels. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: Norfolk Southern (Lehigh Valley heritage unit). One road number. Prototype-specific details, directional light-emitting-diode headlights, working ditch lights, traction tires, and can motor with dual flywheels. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
American Z Line Budd Rail Diesel Car
Budd Rail Diesel Car. New paint scheme: Canadian National. Two road numbers. Directional light-emitting-diode headlights and AutoLatch couplers. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
American Z Line 40-foot single-sheathed boxcar
Z scale freight cars
40-foot single-sheathed boxcar. New paint scheme: Nickel Plate Road. 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
40-foot single-sheathed boxcar. New paint scheme: Nickel Plate Road. 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
Xuron Corp. Model 2175 Maxi-Shear flush cutter
Tools
Model 2175 Maxi-Shear flush cutter. High-carbon steel with non-glare black finish, soft rubber hand grips, and Light Touch return springs. Designed for cutting materials up to 2mm thick, including plastic, soft wires, and lead. $17.75. Xuron Corp., 207-283-1401, www.xuron.com
Model 2175 Maxi-Shear flush cutter. High-carbon steel with non-glare black finish, soft rubber hand grips, and Light Touch return springs. Designed for cutting materials up to 2mm thick, including plastic, soft wires, and lead. $17.75. Xuron Corp., 207-283-1401, www.xuron.com
Great Railroad Series: Our First Locomotive
Books
Great Railroad Series: Our First Locomotive. By Isaac ben Levi. Children’s book about the beginning of a small railroad. The first locomotive, saved from the scrap pile, embraces his new role and discovers adventures that wait in his new home. Paperback, 28 pages. $11.95. Available at www.amazon.com and www.greatrailroadseries.com
Great Railroad Series: Our First Locomotive. By Isaac ben Levi. Children’s book about the beginning of a small railroad. The first locomotive, saved from the scrap pile, embraces his new role and discovers adventures that wait in his new home. Paperback, 28 pages. $11.95. Available at www.amazon.com and www.greatrailroadseries.com
Nice rolling stock offerings here but whenever I look for available road names (I model N scale New York Central) I’m always amazed at how frequently the Pennsylvania RR is offered. I know that it was the largest railroad in the country for a long time but the NYC wasn’t ever far behind.