News & Products for the week of October 30th 2023
Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of October 30th 2023.
HO scale locomotives
WalthersProto Electro-Motive Division GP9 high-hood
Price: Direct-current model, $199.98; with DCC and sound, $299.98
Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218; 414-527-0770; walthers.com
Electro-Motive Division GP9 high-hood features:
- Wire grab irons & photo-etched lift rings
- Die-cast metal underframe
- Road-specific details
- Also available undecorated
Release date: Spring 2024
Road names: Illinois Central; Boston & Maine, Grand Trunk Western, Milwaukee Road, Norfolk & Western, and Pennsylvania RR.
HO scale freight cars
Athearn Berwick Bathtub Gondola
Price: Single car, $36.99; three-pack, $99.99
Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com
Berwick Bathtub Gondola features:
- Separately-applied grab irons, end ladders, and brake wheel
- Machined metal wheels
- Body-mounted scale knuckle couplers
Release date: February 2025
Road names: Pacific Rail Leasing Corp.; Conshohocken Rail; CWPM; David J. Joseph Co.; Salt River Project; Union Pacific; Utility Fuels; and Wisconsin Public Service Corp.
Rapido Trenton Works boxcar
Price: Single car, $54.95; six-pack, $329.70
Manufacturer: Rapido Trains Inc., 500 Alden Road, Unit 21, Markham, Ontario L3R 5H5 Canada; 905-474-3314; rapidotrains.com
Trenton Works boxcar features:
- Full underbody detailing
- Accurate brake platforms and running boards
- Multiple road numbers per scheme
Release date: To be announced
Road names: Canadian National
WalthersProto Trinity tank car
Price: $44.98
Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218; 414-527-0770; walthers.com
Trinity tank car features:
- Based on 30,145 gallon prototype
- See-through etched-metal walkways and end platforms
- Factory-installed grab irons
Release date: Winter 2024
Road names: Archer-Daniels-Midland, Canadian General Transit, General American Marks Company, Global Ethanol, North American Tank Car Line, Renewable Products, Trinity Industries Leasing, and Valero Marketing & Supply.
Athearn International Car Company caboose
Price: $119.99; with sound, $159.99
Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com
International Car Company caboose features:
- Interior seating for crew figures
- See-through end platforms and steps
- Etched metal window screens on door and some side windows
- Flush window glazing
- Wire-form grab irons
Release date: February 2025
Road names: Burlington Northern; and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy.
HO scale structures
Walthers Cornerstone Mid-century modern house kit
Price: $39.98
Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218; 414-527-0770; walthers.com
Mid-century modern house kit features:
- Attached carport with rear toolshed
- Roof-mounted skylight
- Included details include modern air conditioner, kettle-style grill, nonworking globe walkway lights, mailbox, gas and electric meters
- Molded in gray, white, tan & clear plastic
Release date: Winter 2024
News & Products is a regular feature of Trains.com for model railroad operators and builders to get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more. Model railroad product news may include HO, N, O, S, and Z scales. Product release dates and prices will vary according to each manufacturer.
If you are a manufacturer and have new product releases, please email Senior Editor Cody Grivno at cgrivno@kalmbach.com and Associate Editor Bryson Sleppy at bsleppy@kalmbach.com for more information.
