Electro-Motive Division SD70M diesel locomotive. CSX (dark blue and yellow with boxcar herald in two road numbers), Norfolk Southern (Thoroughbred scheme with Positive Train Control antennas and primer gray, both with flared radiators in three numbers each), Progress Rail (CSX patchout, three numbers), Southern Pacific (as-delivered scheme, four numbers), and Union Pacific (no. 4014, ex-SP units in modified lightning-stripe scheme with PTC antennas in two numbers, and SP patchout in one number). Road-number-specific details, factory-painted and installed wire grab irons, and detailed cab interior. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM connector for Digital Command Control decoder, $229.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder, $319.98. August 2020. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com
200-ton crane with flatcar. Arizona & California (green, white, and yellow crane with Boxcar Red patchout flatcar), Canadian National (black crane with “wet noodle” herald, oxide red flatcar), Canadian Pacific (black and gray crane with gold beaver herald, oxide red flatcar), Conrail (black crane with “can opener” herald, Boxcar Red flatcar), Norfolk Southern (orange and black crane with Thoroughbred herald, oxide red flatcar), maintenance of way (orange and black crane with American Hoist logo, gray flatcar), Ontario Northland (white, dark blue and black crane with dark blue flatcar), RJ Corman (red and black crane, red flatcar), and Union Pacific (Armour Yellow, Harbor Mist Gray, and black crane with SPMW reporting marks; MOW Green flatcar). Crane features rotating, positionable boom and positionable blocks. Both models feature RP-25 contour metal wheelsets. $69.98. August 2020. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com
53-foot Hyundai intermodal containers. Early: BNSF Ry. (HUBU reporting marks, white with blue and green circle-cross herald), EMP (EMHU marks, white with yellow, black, and blue logo), Hub Group (HUNU marks, white with black lettering), NACS (NCDU marks, white with blue and yellow logo), and Trailer Bridge (TRBU marks, white with black lettering). Late: CSX (CSXU marks, white with black lettering and blue corner posts), Dart (DRTU marks, white with red and black lettering), NFI (NFIU marks, white with black and blue lettering), and Schneider (SNLU marks, orange with black lettering). Three two-packs per scheme; both body styles available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic models. Two-pack, $26.95. InterMountain Railway Co., 303-772-1901, www.intermountain-railway.com
Difco dump car. Alaska RR, BC Rail, Denver & Rio Grande Western, Helm Leasing, Missouri Pacific (Union Pacific shield), Norfolk & Western, Montana Rail Link, and Southern California Regional Rail Authority. Three road numbers per scheme. Truck-mounted couplers and 100-ton roller-bearing trucks. $34.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com
20-foot standard intermodal tank containers. Sitra, Dana, Eurotainer, GE Seaco, R.M.I. Global Logistics, and Stolt. Injection-molded plastic with four walkway versions, mechanical unit (heat or cool), etched-metal ladder, and placard toolbox. Two-pack, $34.95. Jacksonville Terminal Co., 904-233-9526, www.jtcmodeltrains.com
Electro-Motive Division F3A and F3B diesel locomotives for 1952 California Zephyr. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (A-B-A set); Denver & Rio Grande Western (two F3A-B sets); and Western Pacific (A-B-B set and single A unit). Can motor with flywheels, optional truck with coupler to replace front truck, and optional drawbar for close coupling. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com
1952 California Zephyr. Four 10-car sets include baggage car; three dome coaches; dome buffet; three 10-roomette, 6-double-bedroom sleepers; diner; 16-section sleeper; and dome observation. All cars are from the Silver-series and feature California Zephyr in letterboard and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Denver & Rio Grande Western; and Western Pacific sublettering as appropriate. Pennsylvania RR 10-6 sleeper Silver Rapids available separately. Injection-molded plastic cars have metal wheels, AutoLatch couplers, and tinted window glazing. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com