Electro-Motive Division F7A and F7B diesel locomotives. New paint scheme: Burlington Northern. Two differently numbered A-B sets available. Five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels, prototype-specific details, and McHenry scale magnetic knuckle couplers. Direct-current models: A unit, $169.98; A-B set $309.98; with Digital Command Control sound decoder: A unit, $259.99; A-B set $459.98. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
Electro-Motive Division F59PHI diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Amtrak California (as-delivered, Operation Lifesaver, and Repowering the Rails schemes) and Seattle Sounder. Nine-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, factory-installed wire grab irons, and McHenry scale magnetic knuckle couplers. $129.98. April 2012. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
Electro-Motive Division GP9 diesel locomotive. Boston & Maine (two-tone blue). With solid-bearing or roller-bearing trucks. Two road numbers each. Etched-metal radiator fan grills, prototype-specific details, and McHenry scale magnetic knuckle couplers. Direct-current model, $189.98; with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control sound decoder, $289.98. April 2012. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140 , www.athearn.com
Electro-Motive Division SD40-2W diesel locomotive. Canadian National (light gray hood stripes, North America scheme, and www.cn.ca). With or without dynamic brakes as appropriate. Etched-metal details, metal grab irons, and Kadee magnetic knuckle couplers. Direct-current model, $139.95; with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control sound decoder, $219.95. Ready-to-run. InterMountain Railway Co., 303-772-1901, intermountain-railway.com
Baltimore & Ohio pump house kit. Laser-cut wood kit with tab-and-slot construction, wood and fiberboard parts, and cast-metal detail parts. Also includes vintage advertising signs from different eras. $18 plus $4 shipping. Produced in conjunction with the National Model Railroad Association Keystone Division’s 2012 convention. Monroe Models, 320-250-5610, www.monroemodels.us or www.highlinetopittsburgh.org
LG’s Billiards/Deadwood Gazette. Laser-cut wood kit with metal standing-seam roofing, laser-cut peel-and-stick board-and-batten siding, and signs. Footprint is 2-1/2” x 4”. $32.99. RSLaserKits Inc., 503-371-4290, www.rslaserkits.com
Pickle car conversion kit for 40-foot flatcars. Laser-cut birch plywood and basswood and Rail Graphics decals (enough for five G.R. Dill & Sons pickle cars). $37.95. American Model Builders Inc., 314-646-8588, www.laserkit.com
N scale locomotives
Nn3 Brill railcar. Painted Pullman Green with gray roof. Features 6.5mm gauge PowerMax Driving Force motorized chassis. Price to be announced. November 2011. Ready-to-run. Searails , 800-929-3361, www.searails.com
N scale train set
Nn3 train set. All-brass construction. Includes General Electric 25-ton diesel switcher, three cauldron cars, and loop of Rokuhan track. Price to be announced. Painted and ready-to-run. Industry in a Box series. Searails, 800-929-3361, www.searails.com
G. R. Dill & Sons Salting Station. Laser-cut wood kit. Peel-and-stick parts, tab-and-slot construction, cast-resin casks and scale, and optional open vat with simulated pickle brine. Footprint is 2” x 9”. $84.95. LaserKit series. American Model Builders Inc., 314-646-8588, www.laserkit.com
United Switch & Signal H2 target signals. Brass construction with illuminated aspects (red, yellow, lunar, and aqua green light-emitting diodes), photo-etched ladders and hood, single- and double-mast equipment cabinets, color-coded wires, and removable base. Kits start at $20; assembled but unpainted models start at $35. BeNscale Models, 619-922-7123, www.benscale.com
O scale structures
Baltimore & Ohio pump house kit. Laser-cut wood kit with tab-and-slot construction; wood and fiberboard parts; and cast-metal detail parts. Also includes vintage advertising signs from different eras. $23 plus $4 shipping. Produced in conjunction with the National Model Railroad Association Keystone Division’s 2012 convention. Monroe Models, 320-250-5610, www.monroemodels.us or www.highlinetopittsburgh.org
Manhole covers. Etched-brass parts with detailed webbing, raised “sewer” lettering, and notch for opening. Based on prototype in Milwaukee, Wis. $3.95 per four covers and four rings. Great Lakes Models, www.greatlakesmodels.com
O scale details and accessories
Flatcar conversion kit. Converts Bachmann On2-1/2 flatcar into an open crew car. Includes a one-piece basswood deck, factory-cut basswood parts for seats, and Grandt Line brake wheel and gear. Based on Weyerhauser prototype. $12.95. RSLaserKits Inc., 503-371-4290, www.rslaserkits.com
Baltimore & Ohio class I-1 caboose kits. Narrow-platform version with coach-type steps, wide-platform version with vertical steps, or transfer caboose without cupola. Kits include more than 250 photo-etched, laser-cut, and cast-resin parts. Trucks, couplers, brake parts, and decals not included. $69.95. Designed and manufactured by Lake Junction Models LLC (lakejunctionmodels.com), distributed by The Supply Car LLC, www.thesupplycar.net
S scale structures
Baltimore & Ohio pump house kit. Laser-cut wood kit with tab-and-slot construction; wood and fiberboard parts; and cast-metal detail parts. Also includes vintage advertising signs from different eras. $20 plus $4 shipping. Produced in conjunction with the National Model Railroad Association Keystone Division’s 2012 convention. Monroe Models, 320-250-5610, www.monroemodels.us or www.highlinetopittsburgh.org
TrainBoss talking defect detector. Now with female automated voice. Speaks and displays hotbox, dragging equipment, and four other defect reports for passing trains. Also reports axle count, train speed and length, and temperature. More than 120 built-in words and phrases. Speakers not included. Talking defect detector, $139.95. Displaying defect detector, $89.95. Boulder Creek Engineering LLC, 303-443-5784, bouldercreekengineering.com
Sixteen-bit HO scale universal steam mini sound decoder. Two- or four-digit addressing, 28 functions, eight- and nine-pin connectors, 1.5 amp capacity, and a 28mm speaker. $99.98. Model Rectifier Corp., 732-225-2100, www.modelrectifier.com
HO scale universal sound decoder. With six prime mover sounds: Alco 244 and 539T, Electro-Motive Division 567B, 645, 645E, and 710, EMD 645. Two- or four-digit addressing, eight-pin connector, 20mm round speaker, and 1.5 amp capacity. $89.98. Model Rectifier Corp., 732-225-2100, www.modelrectifier.com
Software
The Advertiser. More than 200 full-color advertising signs from the 1900s to present. CD-ROM for printing on printer or decal paper in any scale. $30. Evan Designs, 303-410-1118, www.modeltrainsoftware.com
Tools
Cab assembly jig. For use with Cannon & Co. Electro-Motive Division cab kits (nos. 1501 and 1502). $4.95 each. American Model Builders Inc., 314-646-8588, www.laserkit.com
Multi-Max oscillating tools. MM20: 2.3 amp motor and larger fan for enhanced performance, $99. MM40: 2.5 amp motor and Quick Lock accessory change system, $139.99. Dremel, 262-554-1390, www.dremel.com
Decals
Milwaukee Road 40-foot ribbed-side boxcars. Billboard paint scheme. Includes two Miller Beer logo outlines. Each set will letter two cars. $4. Curt Fortenberry, www.greatdecals.com/Curt.htm
Club offerings
“Steam Across Kansas ¬– Second Pass” 2012 calendar. Offered by the Kansas Central Model Railroaders of Hutchinson, Kan. $15. Joey Jackson, VP-KCMR, 1013 E. 22nd St., Hutchison, KS 67502.
Athern Genesis are the locos that will deliver the goods in ho scale of course….
good news always welcome