News & Reviews News New products for the week of July 31, 2014

New products for the week of July 31, 2014

By Angela Cotey | July 31, 2014

| Last updated on November 3, 2020


New model railroad products from Atlas Model Railroad Co., Woodland Scenics, American Z Line, and more!

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HO scale locomotives

AEM-7 electric locomotive. New fictional paint schemes: Great Northern, Lackawanna, Milwaukee Road, Pennsylvania RR, and Reading Co. Two road numbers each. New road numbers: Amtrak (as delivered or Acela) and NJ Transit. Three numbers each. Operating pantographs, separately applied wire grab irons, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current model, $179.95; with dual-mode ESU sound decoder, $289.95. First quarter 2015. Ready-to-run. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

HO scale freight cars

Trinity Rail 3,281-cubic-foot-capacity two-bay covered hopper. Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co., CSX (12 car numbers), Midwest Railcar Corp., Trinity Industries Leasing Co., Union Pacific (CMO reporting marks, 12 numbers), and Wind Bay Sand. Six numbers each unless noted. Etched-metal running boards and crossover platforms, wire grab irons, and scale bottom shelf couplers without trip pins. $48.95. Late 2014. Ready-to-run. American Limited Models, 510-796-6593, www.americanlimitedmodels.com

40-foot wood refrigerator car. New paint schemes: Alt-Brau Beer, Altoona 36 Lager Beer, Finks Purple Ribbon Beer, Fox Head Beer, Old Reading Pilsner Beer, and Storck’s Beer. Two car numbers each. Positionable roof hatches, detailed underbody, and Accumate couplers. $33.95. Fourth quarter 2014. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Assorted freight car kits. Pennsylvania RR (with shadow keystone) 40-foot gondola, Ann Arbor RR (Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co. reporting marks) 70-ton two-bay covered hopper with open side, PRR class F-30 flatcar (1950s lettering), and Clinchfield RR and Reading Co. (six road numbers) 100-ton 45-foot triple hoppers. Three car numbers each unless noted. Kits include one-piece plastic molded body, separate brake detail, plastic wheelsets, and knuckle couplers. $14.95 each. Bowser, 570-368-2379, www.bowser-trains.com

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Summit USA HO scale KFC restaurant
HO scale structures

KFC restaurant. Laser-milled styrene kit with clear acrylic window glazing, street sign, self-adhesive logo signs, and posters. Footprint is 4-3/4” x 8-1/4”. $79.95. Summit USA, 337-436-8481, summit-customcuts.com
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Classic Metal Works HO scale IH metro delivery vans
HO scale details and accessories

IH Metro delivery van. Charles Chips, Jewel Tea Co., Sealtest Milk, and Taystee Bread. Separately applied side view mirror and rolling vinyl tires. $19.75. CMW Holdings Ltd./Classic Metal Works, 419-842-8114, www.classicmetalworks.com

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Classic Metal Works HO scale 1941-46 Chevrolet stake bed trucks
1941-46 Chevrolet stake bed truck. Gulf Oil Co. and Pioneer Corn. Separately applied side view mirror and rolling vinyl tires. $19.75. CMW Holdings Ltd./Classic Metal Works, 419-842-8114, www.classicmetalworks.com
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Classic Metal Works HO scale 1941-1946 Chevrolet delivery trucks
1941-46 Chevrolet delivery truck. Red Owl and Western Auto. Separately applied side view mirror and rolling vinyl tires. $19.75. CMW Holdings Ltd./Classic Metal Works, 419-842-8114, www.classicmetalworks.com
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Classic Metal Works HO scale 1941-1946 Chevrolet pickup truck
1941-46 Chevrolet pickup truck. Apple green with black fenders. Separately applied side view mirror and rolling vinyl tires. $17.75. CMW Holdings Ltd./Classic Metal Works, 419-842-8114, www.classicmetalworks.com

N scale locomotives

Electro-Motive Division SD50, SD60, and SD60M diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. SD50: CSX (dark blue and yellow with boxcar herald), Utah Ry. (two road numbers), and Norfolk & Western. SD60: Canadian National, Electro-Motive Division leasing, GATX Locomotive Group (two numbers), and Soo Line (two numbers). SD60M: BNSF Ry. (Heritage III), Canadian Pacific (four numbers), and CSX. Three numbers each unless noted. Directional lighting, separate snow plow and winterization hatch, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current models, $129.95; with NCE motor, $169.95. Second quarter 2015. Ready-to-run. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

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Kato USA N scale General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive
General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive. BNSF Ry. (Heritage III), Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, CSX (dark blue and yellow), and Union Pacific (Building America scheme with United States flag). Two road numbers per scheme. Five-pole motor with dual flywheels, directional headlights, illuminated ditch lights, and factory- printed number boards. Designed for drop-in installation of Train Control Systems K1D4 Digital Command Control decoder. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9500, www.katousa.com

N scale freight cars

American Car & Foundry 14,000-gallon kaolin tank car. New paint schemes: Mississippi Lime and United Clays (one road number). New road numbers: Engelhard, General Electric Rail Services Corp. (ACF Industries), Georgia Kaolin, J.M. Huber, and Omya. Three numbers each unless noted. Separately applied safety bars, 100-ton roller-bearing trucks, and Accumate couplers. $27.95. First quarter 2015. Ready-to-run. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

52’-6” gondola. Atlantic & Western; Canadian National (Illinois Central Gulf and Wisconsin Central reporting marks, three road numbers each); Chicago South Shore & South Bend RR; Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern; Florida East Coast; Georgetown RR; Golden West Service; Illinois Central Gulf; Illinois Terminal; and Milwaukee Road. Six numbers each. Injection-molded plastic body with die-cast metal underframe; body-mounted knuckle couplers; and etched-metal grab irons, ladders, and stirrup steps. $26.95. Early 2015. Ready-to-run. Trainworx Inc., 970-874-9747, www.train-worx.com

O scale freight cars

1937 Association of American Railroads 40-foot boxcar. New paint schemes: Erie Lackawanna (express service), Genesee & Wyoming, New York Central (Jade Green), Northern Pacific (arched lettering with “Main Street of the Northwest” slogan), and Southern Pacific (1955 repaint). Two car numbers each. Etched-metal running boards, wire grab irons, and 33” metal wheelsets. $76.95. First quarter 2015. Ready-to-run. Atlas O, 908-687-9590, www.atlaso.com

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Woodland Scenics O scale Sully’s Tavern
O scale structures

Sully’s Tavern. Factory assembled and weathered structure with light-emitting diode interior lighting, printed interior, window treatments, and signs. $139.99. October 2014. Built & Ready Landmark Structures. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

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Woodland Scenics O scale J. Frank’s Grocery
J. Frank’s Grocery. Factory assembled and weathered structure with loading dock and dolly, large display windows, awnings, kiddie ride, light-emitting diode interior lighting, printed interior, and window treatments. $149.99. October 2014. Built & Ready Landmark Structures. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com
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American Z Line Electro-Motive Division SD75M diesel locomotive
Z scale locomotives

Electro-Motive Division SD75M diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe. Four road numbers available. Can motor with dual flywheels, light-emitting diode directional lighting, prototype-specific details, and AutoLatch couplers. $189. Ready-to-run. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com

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American Z Line 33,000-gallon-capacity LPG tank car
Z scale freight cars

33,000-gallon-capacity LPG tank car. New paint scheme: Wanda Petroleum (ACFX reporting marks). Two car numbers available. Metal wheelsets and AutoLatch knuckle couplers. $41 each. Ready-to-run. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com

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HO scale Providence & Northern 20th Anniversary 40-foot steel boxcar kit. Custom-decorated Accurail car offered by the Providence Northern Model Railroad Club.
Club offerings

Providence & Northern 20th anniversary 40-foot steel boxcar. Accurail HO scale kit custom-decorated for the Providence Northern Model Railroad Club Inc. Two road numbers available. $18 each plus $6.50 shipping (covers two cars). Rhode Island residents add 7 percent sales tax. Mail checks (payable to PNMRR Club) to: Providence Northern Model Railroad Club, c/o 26 Glendale Drive, West Warwick, RI 02893; www.providencenorthern.org

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