Electro-Motive Division GP7 and GP9B diesel locomotives. GP7: Missouri Pacific (Jenks Blue); Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel); Quanah, Acme & Pacific (black-and-yellow scheme, one road number); and St. Louis-San Francisco (black-and-yellow scheme). GP9B: Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel). Four road numbers per scheme unless noted. Factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, die-cast metal frame, and light-emitting-diode headlights. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM connector, $199.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami 2 sound decoder, $289.98. October 2019. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com
70-ton nine-panel three-bay hopper. New road numbers: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (black with white “Burlington” billboard lettering and Burlington Route herald); Central Vermont (maintenance of way); Chesapeake & Ohio (“Woodchip Service Only” lettering); Chessie System (Chesapeake & Ohio lettering, three-pack only); 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. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
Menardsville Train Station. Factory-assembled and painted structure with light-emitting diodes under the eaves, eight figures, trashcans, luggage, crates, announcement board, and Jack the German shepherd. Requires 4.5V power source, sold separately. Measures 5-3/4” x 5-1/8” x 3-3/8”. $59.99 plus shipping (or free shipping to your local Menards store). Menards, www.menards.com/trains
Assorted station platform detail kits. Baggage carts (parts for five open carts), $21.98. Baggage tractor and trailers kit (parts for one non-powered electric tractor and three open-side trailers), $21.98. Suitcases and packs (86-piece set with assorted suitcases, handbags, briefcases, and eight one-piece baggage trolleys), $14.98. January 2019. SceneMaster Line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
General Electric Tier 4 GEVo locomotives. New road numbers: BNSF Ry. (ET44C4), Canadian National (ET44AC), CSX (ET44AH, five road numbers), General Electric (ET44AC field test demonstrator, one number), Navajo Mining (ET44AC, two numbers), Norfolk Southern (ET44AC), and Union Pacific (C45AH). Four numbers per scheme unless noted. Prototype-specific details, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and body-mounted couplers. Direct-current model, $129.99; with ESU Next 18 motor-only decoder, $164.99; and with dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder, $224.99. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, www.scaletrains.com
3,560-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. New paint schemes: Canpotex (CGLX reporting marks), Agrium (SHQX marks), David J. Joseph (Oxide Red), and Potash Corp. New road numbers: Corn Products (yellow). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated ($17.95). Body-mounted brake gear, V-frame ends, and Accumate couplers. $22.95. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
78-foot heavyweight paired-window coach. Northern Pacific (Loewy light and dark green scheme). Interior seating, plastic wheelsets, and Magne-Matic couplers. $34.90. Micro-Trains Line Co., 541-535-1755, www.micro-trains.com
16V DC multi-accessory power supply. Several accessories can be attached to each side of power supply for up to 1 Amp total load. Six 16V DC accessory attachments. For use with all scale accessories. $59. Early 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com
Hedges. Light and dark green. Short (19-5/8” x 3/8” x ¼”) and tall (19-5/8” x 3/8” x 5/8”) versions. Flexible, easy-to-cut material. $9.98. February 2019. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com
Horned Owl model layout building kit. HO and N scales. Pre-cut foam board layout with internal ribs and profiles to create the benchwork. Assemble with white glue. Layout design allows for two-train operation. Track, trains, buildings, and scenery not included. Modules A and B (3’-4” x 5’-4”), $349 plus $35 shipping; module C (2’-8” x 3’-4” expansion), $179 plus $35 shipping. QuickieLine Kits. RR in a Box by Alley Friends Architects, 215-922-3554, www.rrinabox.com
Great update on what’s new and when available. Gets your creative juices going.