Trainfest 2019 show report

HO scale locomotives
General Electric U28 and U28CG diesel locomotives. Road names to be announced. All-new tooling; etched-metal grills; steam generator details on U28CG; separate, factory-applied detail parts; prototype-specific headlight placement; and metal knuckle couplers. Direct-current and Digital Command Control versions will be offered. Pricing and release date to be announced in January 2020. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com

2-10-0 Russian Decapod steam locomotive. Pre-production sample shown. Erie; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco, with doghouse); Western Pacific; and painted black but unlettered. Dual-mode TCS WOWSound decoder; Keep-Alive capacitor; Chuffinity technology; cog V-belt flywheel drive; metal motor bearings; separately applied stack, domes, cab, bell, whistle, pop valves, uncoupling levers, handrails, and stanchions; painted crew figures; and detailed cab interior. $549. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, bachmanntrains.com

Siemens SC-44 Charger diesel-electric locomotive. Pre-production sample shown. Amtrak (Midwest in two road numbers and Pacific Surfliner and Cascades [WSDOT] in one number each). Die-cast metal frame; dual-mode TCS WOWSound decoder with Audio Assist; Keep-Alive capacitor; directional headlights; interior corridor work lights; roof-mounted strobe lights; marker lights; and separately applied windshield wipers, grab irons, and detail parts. $459. 2020 release. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, bachmanntrains.com

Pennsylvania RR GG1 electric locomotive. Penn Central (black with white herald in two road numbers) and Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel with brown roof, five gold leaf stripes, and Futura or Roman lettering in three numbers each; Dark Green Locomotive Enamel with buff broad stripe and Roman lettering in two numbers; and Tuscan Red with buff Roman lettering and five stripes in two road numbers). Also available painted Dark Green Locomotive Enamel and Tuscan Red but unlettered. All new tooling, dual-mode Paragon3 sound decoder with Rolling Thunder, and die-cast metal body and chassis. $399.99. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, broadway-limited.com

Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Union Pacific (Powered by Our People and George Bush 41 Presidential Library and Museum) and Kansas City Southern (veterans scheme). One road number each. Plastic body, die-cast metal chassis, and light-emitting-diode lighting. Direct-current model, $219.95; with Digital Command Control/Digital Command System Proto-Sound 3.0, $309.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, mthtrains.com

General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: CSX (Honoring Our Veterans and Honoring Our First Responders). Plastic body, die-cast metal chassis, and light-emitting-diode lighting. Direct-current model, $219.95; with Digital Command Control/Digital Command System Proto-Sound 3.0, $309.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, mthtrains.com

Southern Pacific class GS-4 4-8-4 Northern steam locomotive. Re-release. Daylight scheme (small lettering in one road number and large lettering in three numbers) and American Freedom Train (one number). Die-cast metal boiler, chassis, and tender body; interchangeable RP-25 contour drive wheels with traction tires; light-emitting-diode lighting; quillable, variable-intensity whistle (requires MTH Digital Command System); Digital Command Control/Digital Command System decoder; and Proto-Sound 3.0. $499.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, mthtrains.com

Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive. Re-releases. Original in three road numbers, modified with Wilson After-Cooler radiators and coal tender in three numbers, and modified with oil tender in one number. Die-cast metal boiler, chassis, and tender body; interchangeable drivers (with and without traction tires); light-emitting-diode lighting; quillable, variable-intensity whistle (requires MTH Digital Command System); onboard 28-function Digital Command Control/Digital Command System decoder; and Proto-Sound 3.0. $599.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, mthtrains.com

Alco PA-1, PB-1, PA-2, and PB-2 diesel locomotives. American Freedom Train (PA only, conditional release); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Delaware & Hudson (PA only); Denver & Rio Grande Western; Lehigh Valley (PA only); New York Central; Nickel Plate Road (PA only); Pennsylvania RR; and Southern Pacific (Daylight scheme [PA only] and scarlet-and-gray scheme). Nose and roof profiles 3-D scanned from the prototype, roadname-specific details, and factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers. Models will be available as single power A unit or in A-B powered sets. Conditional model will be produced if sufficient number of orders are placed. Direct-current models (21-pin decoder ready): PA, $225; PA/PB sets, $425. With dual-mode sound decoder: PA, $335; PA-PB set, $625. Late 2020. Rapido Trains, 905-474-3314, rapidotrains.com

Electro-Motive Division SD45 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (blue and yellow warbonnet); Conrail; Pennsylvania RR; and Southern Pacific. Light-emitting-diode headlights; illuminated number boxes; Flexicoil-C trucks with low-mounted brake cylinders and Hyatt bearing caps; cab interior; and factory-drilled holes for grab irons, uncoupling levers, m.u. cables, and trainline hoses. Detail kit (wire grab irons, trainline hoses, m.u. hose clusters, ucoupling levers, windshield wipers, and more) available separately. Direct-current model with 21-pin connector for Digital Command Control decoder, $99.99; with ESU LokSound Essential Digital Command Control decoder and sound, $154.99. Summer 2020. Operator line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com

Electro-Motive Division SD45 diesel locomotive. Chicago & North Western, Pennsylvania RR, Seaboard Coast Line, and Southern Pacific. Operating light-emitting-diode ground light, prototype-specific details (red marker light, handbrake at rear of long hood, long tapered dynamic brake housing, among others), and factory-installed and painted wire grab irons. Direct-current model with 21-pin connector for Digital Command Control decoder, $184.99; with ESU LokSound 5 Digital Command Control and sound decoder featuring Full Throttle, two sugar cube-style speakers, and two PowerPack super capacitors, $274.99. Summer 2020. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com

Electro-Motive Division GP9 diesel locomotive. Illinois Central; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (pinstripe scheme); Boston & Maine; New York, New Haven & Hartford; Precision National; and Rock Island (blue). With or without dynamic brakes as appropriate; see-through steps; die-cast metal chassis; constant, directional light-emitting-diode headlights; and molded drill starter points for grab irons (detail kit no. 910-258 available separately). Based on Phase II prototype. Direct-current model with 21-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $139.98; with dual-mode ESU Sound, $199.98. January 2020. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

General Electric Evolution-series diesel locomotives. Union Pacific (breast cancer awareness scheme), BNSF Ry., Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, CSX (first responders scheme), and Ferromex. Light-emitting-diode lighting, same drive as WalthersProto locomotives, and molded drill starter points for grab irons (detail kit no. 910-250 available separately). Direct-current model with 21-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $139.99; with dual-mode ESU Sound decoder, $199.98. June 2020. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

HO scale freight cars
40-foot double-sheathed refrigerator cars. Brewing Corp. of America, Cleveland; Okray Produce Co., Stevens Point, Wis.; and Packerland Packing Co. Inc., Green Bay, Wis. Injection-molded plastic kit with numerous separately applied parts, plastic wheelsets, and Accumate couplers. 1-2 cars, $20 each; 3-6 cars, $19 each; 7-12 cars, $18 each; and 13 or more cars, $17 each. Available on first-come, first-served basis at show. Any remaining stock will be available the week after Trainfest at manufacturer’s website. Accurail, 630-365-6400, accurail.com

American Car & Foundry 2,980-cubic-foot-capacity two-bay Center Flow covered hopper. Burlington Northern; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Chicago & North Western, Denver & Rio Grande Western; Erie Lackawanna; Great Northern; Northern Pacific; and Union Pacific (additional road names to be announced at later date). Also available as undecorated kit and painted gray with data only. Injection-molded plastic kit with plastic wheelsets, weight, and Accumate couplers. Alternate holes are provided for mounting Accumate Proto:HO scale-size couplers. $19.98. Release date to be announced. Accurail, 630-365-6400, accurail.com

Green Bay & Western boxcars. Pullman-Standard 40-foot PS-1 boxcar (dark green with “Return Empty to Agent Detroit, Toledo & Ironton R.R. Fordhaven, Michigan” stencil in two road numbers and 50-foot double-door boxcar in one number). Injection-molded plastic kit with numerous separately applied parts, plastic wheelsets, and Accumate couplers. 1-2 cars, $20 each; 3-6 cars, $19 each; 7-12 cars, $18 each; and 13 or more cars, $17 each. Available on first-come, first-served basis at show. Any remaining stock will be available the week after Trainfest at manufacturer’s website. Accurail, 630-365-6400, accurail.com

Milwaukee Road 40-foot ribbed-side boxcar. “Route of the Hiawathas,” “Route of the Electrified Olympian,” and billboard lettering with “The Milwaukee Road” Herald. Injection-molded plastic kit with separate running board, ladders, underframe, and end details; Delrin trucks and wheels; steel weight; and Accumate couplers. 1-2 cars, $20 each; 3-6 cars, $19 each; 7-12 cars, $18 each; and 13 or more cars, $17 each. Available on first-come, first-served basis at show. Any remaining stock will be available the week after Trainfest at manufacturer’s website. Accurail, 630-365-6400, accurail.com

Wisconsin & Southern American Car & Foundry 4,600-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay Center Flow covered hopper. Gray in two road numbers and blue patchout in one number. Injection-molded plastic kit with numerous separately applied parts, plastic wheelsets, and Accumate couplers. 1-2 cars, $20 each; 3-6 cars, $19 each; 7-12 cars, $18 each; and 13 or more cars, $17 each. Available on first-come, first-served basis at show. Any remaining stock will be available the week after Trainfest at manufacturer’s website. Accurail, 630-365-6400, accurail.com

International Car Co. cabooses. Pre-production samples shown. Seaboard Air Line riveted-side cupola caboose: Seaboard Air Line (four numbers) and Pittsburgh & West Virginia (two numbers). Union Pacific welded-side cupola caboose (classes CA-8 through CA-10, eight numbers). Chicago, Burlington & Quincy welded-side wide-vision caboose (classes NE-13 and NE-13a): CB&Q (four numbers) and Fort Worth & Denver (two numbers). Digital Command Control decoder-controlled light-emitting-diode lighting, interior details, and factory-installed and painted wire grab irons. Direct-current model with lights, $109.98; with lights and dual-mode SoundTraxx SoundCar sound decoder, $149.98. Release date to be announced. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, athearn.com

Gunderson Multi-Max auto rack. Pre-production sample shown. BNSF Ry. (orange and black); Canadian National/Grand Trunk Western (yellow and white); Canadian Pacific/Soo Line (red and white); and Kansas City Southern (yellow and red). Four road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. All-new flatcar, trucks, and superstructure tooling; four body style variations; detailed side screens; and metal couplers. $99.95 (undecorated, $89.95). Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com

Trinity 3,230-cubic-foot-capacity pressure differential covered hopper. Pre-production sample shown. Chicago Freight Car, CIT Group, General Electric Rail Services, Roanoke Cement, TXI (Greenbrier Leasing Corp. reporting marks), and Trinity Industries Leasing. Six road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with factory-applied wire grab irons and uncoupling levers, etched-metal running boards, and metal wheels. $59.95 (undecorated, $49.95). Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com

Evans 5,277-cubic-foot-capacity boxcar. Wisconsin Central (Sault Ste. Marie Bridge reporting marks), Canadian National, Ferdinand RR, Laurinburg & Southern, Mississippian Ry., and Ontario Northland. Undecorated kit also available. Drop-style grab irons, 33” or 36” metal wheels, 70- or 100-ton trucks, and Kadee no. 58 couplers. $39.99. ExactRail, 866-945-1701, exactrail.com

50-foot boxcars. Pre-production sample shown. Plug-door boxcar: Denver & Rio Grande Western. Sliding-door boxcar: Milwaukee Road, Pennsylvania RR, and Southern Pacific. Four road numbers per scheme. Metal wheelsets and plastic couplers. $21.99. Fall 2019. Hornby America Inc., 877-358-6405, hornby.com

Association of American Railroads 1937 40-foot boxcar. Pre-production sample shown. With standard Dreadnaught ends: Chicago & Eastern Illinois; Atlantic & East Carolina; Copper Range; Delaware, Lackawanna & Western; and New York Central (Jade Green repaint). With National Steel Car NSC-2 ends: Canadian National and Ontario Northland. With “Deco ends,” Creco side doors, and Viking roofs: Chesapeake & Ohio (two paint schemes) and Baltimore & Ohio. $34.95. InterMountain Railway Co., 800-472-2530, intermountain-railway.com

Gunderson 50-foot high-cube double-door boxcars. Pre-production sample shown. Flat roof: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (“Quality” herald); BNSF Ry. (Oxide Red with circle cross or post-2005 herald); Burlington Northern; CP Rail; Milwaukee Road; Minnesota, Dakota & Western (Milwaukee Road patchout); Southern Pacific (Golden West Service patchout); and Union Pacific. Peaked roof: Denver & Rio Grande Western, Golden West Service; Southern Pacific (classes B-70-43 and B-70-43R); and St. Louis Southwestern (classes B-70-42 and B-70-42R). Six road numbers per scheme. Kadee couplers and metal wheelsets. $26.95. Value Line. InterMountain Railway Co., 800-472-2530, intermountain-railway.com

Pullman-Standard 4,785-cubic-foot-capacity covered hopper. Pre-production sample shown. Early end frame version: Archer Daniels Midland (three road numbers), Paul Bimmerman Co. (five numbers), Conrail (red with large “can opener” herald or gray with “Quality” herald), Monfort Feed Lots, New York Central (class 138-H), Penn Central (New York Central patchout and Deepwater Green repaint), A.E. Staley Manufacturing Co., and Transport Leasing. Late end frame version: Central Soya, Conrail (red with large “can opener” herald, gray with medium herald, and gray with “Quality” herald), CSX, Milwaukee Road (three numbers), Lauhoff Grain (round hatch covers), Missouri-Kansas-Texas (two numbers), and Norfolk Southern (class HCP33). H-100-21 version: St. Louis Southwestern (gray with “Cotton Belt” billboard lettering and Golden West Service patchout) and Golden West Service. Six numbers per scheme unless noted. Etched-metal running boards, wire grab irons, Kadee couplers, and metal wheelsets. $42.95. InterMountain Railway Co., 800-472-2530, intermountain-railway.com

Bethlehem Steel Co. F68BH finger-rack flatcar. Trailer Train (Oxide Red, yellow with black “TT” logo, and yellow with 1991 speed logo). Six road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Factory-installed finger rack details; MacLean-Fogg tie-down details on decks; 100-ton trucks with hydraulic snubber and bracket details, rotating bearing caps, and truck-mounted brake beams; 36” machined metal wheels; and die-cast metal semi-scale long-shank Type E couplers. $44.99. May 2020. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com

General American 4,180-cubic-foot-capacity Airslide covered hopper. BNSF Ry. (buffer service), Corn Products, Denver & Rio Grande Western, Grand Trunk Western, Missouri-Kansas-Texas, Rock Island, and Union Pacific. Multiple road numbers. Model based on phase TZL prototype. Features separate, factory-applied Airslide plumbing; one-piece Barber S-2 100-ton trucks; and gravity outlet gates. Detail kit (metal grab irons, uncoupling levers, trainline hoses, and more available separately). $25.99. Summer 2020. Operator line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com

General American 4,180-cubic-foot-capacity Airslide covered hopper. Phase HC (4” square column-style side posts and square tub-style horizontal end braces): BNSF Ry. (buffer service), Burlington Northern, and Chicago & North Western (gray). Phase TZL (hat-section side posts and Z-section horizontal end braces): Great Northern (Big Sky Blue), Illinois Central, Milwaukee Road, and Southern Ry. (Claytor scheme). Multiple road numbers. Apex or Morton running boards and crossover platforms, gravity or gravity-pneumatic outlet gates, and Barber S-2 100-ton trucks with rotating bearing caps. $41.99. Summer 2020. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com

Gunderson 5,188-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. BNSF Ry. (post-2005 lettering), Canadian Pacific Ry. (beaver herald), Ferromex (gray and red), Kansas City Southern (Southern Belle), and Union Pacific (gray “Building America” scheme). Six road numbers per scheme. Simplified underbody brake rigging details, printing, and lettering; .110” wheels; and body-mounted semi-scale couplers. $27.99. Operator line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com

Gunderson 5,188-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. BNSF Ry. (post-2005 herald in 22 road numbers; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Colorado & Southern; Fort Worth & Denver; Great Northern; and St. Louis-San Francisco heritage schemes in one number each), General American with CMO reporting marks (Oxide Red, three numbers), Kansas City Southern (Southern Belle in 12 numbers, gray with red herald and gray patchout in three numbers each), Northwestern Oklahoma (gray, three numbers), AIG Rail Services (BNSF Ry. patchout with SOXX reporting marks in three numbers), and Union Pacific (gray “Building America” scheme with high and low reporting marks in six numbers each). Factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, photo-etched stainless steel crossover platforms, and die-cast metal Type E lower shelf couplers. $44.99. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com

General American 1957-design 8,000-gallon welded general service tank car. General American (black lease scheme, 12-1974+) and Clinton Corn Processing Co. (original 1958+, four numbers). Four road numbers per scheme; also available as undecorated kit and painted black but unlettered ready-to-run model. See-through running board wraps around underframe; separate, factory-applied tank handrail and tank strap detail; and Kadee scale-head couplers. $44.95. Tangent Scale Models, 828-279-6106, tangentscalemodels.com

60-foot high-cube Plate F boxcar. BNSF Ry., Canadian National, Mexican Rail Transportation Group (TFM), TTX, and Union Pacific. Separate, factory-applied latch bars; 100-ton roller-bearing trucks with 36” turned-metal wheelsets; and roof with X and diagonal panels. $29.98. June 2020. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

HO scale passenger equipment
72-foot smooth-side baggage car. Pre-production sample shown. Pennsylvania RR (Tuscan Red with keystone herald and Fleet of Modernism schemes), Baltimore & Ohio, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific. Also available painted aluminum but unlettered. $64. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, bachmanntrains.com

2019 Christmas car. German Federal RR (DB) Bavarian-design branch line baggage car with Christmas RR lettering. Includes Preiser Santa Claus figure. $54.99. Third quarter 2019. Märklin Inc., 573-365-9522, marklin.com

HO scale train sets
Amtrak Acela passenger train set for kids. Passenger train set (remote-controlled locomotive and attached first class car, business class car, cafe car, unpowered locomotive, remote control, and four straight and 12 curved plastic snap-together track sections). Locomotive requires four AA batteries, remote requires three AAA batteries (not included). Remote-controlled locomotive features horn (recorded from full-size Acela), bell, and welcome announcement. Equipment can be run on any HO scale layout. Powered locomotive and first class car with remote control, figure 8 track expansion pack, and business class car also available separately. Train sets will ship in mid-November. Pricing to be announced. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlastrainkids.com

HO scale structures
Farm house. Pre-production sample shown. Undecorated injection-molded plastic kit. Measures 5-1/4” x 6-1/4” x 3-1/2”. $29.99. Lionel LLC, 800-454-6635, lionel.com

Granville Lumber. Limited-run kit features laser-cut walls, peel-and-stick shingles, roofing, scale lumber, scale plywood sheets, details, signs, and 3-D printed wood working equipment. Price to be announced. The TrainMaster LLC, 740-405-4722, thetrainmaster.com

Modern police station. Injection-molded plastic kit with glass atrium and brick walls. Features separate doors, windows, gas meter, air conditioner, nonworking lights, and electrical panel. Printed signs, window blinds, fire lane marker, and warning signs also included. Measures 8” x 7-5/8” x 3”. $39.98. December 2019. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

Modern short span concrete railroad bridge. Injection-molded plastic kit with parts for four spans. Includes abutments, handrails, and concrete and steel H-piles. Based on precast concrete designs used from 1960s to present. Measures 17-7-8” x 2-13/16” x 2-7/8”. $39.98. January 2020. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

Humble Home. Injection-molded plastic kit with additional metal parts. Figures, street light, details, and landscape not included. $18.99. DPM Building Kit line. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, woodlandscenics.com

Rustic Cabin. Factory-assembled and painted plastic structure features board-and-batten siding, covered porch, and shake shingle roof. Also includes two rocking chairs, wood pile, television antenna, electric meter, and light-emitting-diode porch light (compatible with the Just Plug Lighting System). $64.99. Built-&-Ready line. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, woodlandscenics.com

HO scale details and accessories
Searchlight signals. Single and double searchlight signals with tall Union Switch & Signal cabinet and platform ladder (based on Union Pacific designs) and no cabinet and straight ladder (based on Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and Southern Pacific designs). Features three-color H2-style searchlight heads and integrated mini-plug connector for seamless integration with the Atlas All Scales Signal System control boards and cables (available separately). Price and release date to be announced. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com

Assorted freight car loads. Ice breaker ($14.95), Sherman tank ($17.95), wheel rack for flatcars and highway trailers (33” or 36” wheels, $19.95 each), and welded rail racks for flatcars ($19.95). Unpainted 3-D printed parts. Available direct from manufacturer only. English’s Model Railroad Division of Bowser Manufacturing, 570-368-2379, bowser-trains.com

Farm people. Pre-production sample shown. Factory-painted figures. Six-pack, $11.99. Lionel LLC, 800-454-6635, lionel.com

New Look bus. Pre-production sample shown. Calgary Transit, Chicago Transit Authority, Dallas Transit System, Denver Tramways, GO Transit (Toronto), Kansas City Metro, Milwaukee County, New Orleans Public Service, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (green and two-tone blue schemes), Ottawa OC Transpo, Rapido Trains no. 3380, Philadelphia (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority), San Francisco Muni (maroon “ribbon” and orange “Landor” schemes), Santa Monica Municipal Bus Lines, and Winnipeg Transit. Several painted but unlettered versions will also be available. Tubular profile based off 3-D scan of prototype bus, era-correct rear engine door, and detailed interior with separate seats, seatback handrails, and grooved flooring. Deluxe models will include interior lighting; illuminated headlights, taillights, and front destination sign; painted seatback handrails; and two-tone seats as appropriate (lighting requires 12V direct-current power supply, not included). Standard model, $49.95; deluxe model, $59.95; undecorated kits (two styles), $29.95. Chicago Transit Authority and GO Transit models have a $10 premium due to licensing agreements. Late 2020. Rapido Trains, 905-474-3314, rapidotrains.com

Concrete culverts. Kit includes two each small- and large-style aprons, eight wing walls, and two each box- (square opening) and pipe- (round opening) style head walls. Includes parts to build four rectangular barrels used in box-style culverts. $24.98. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

Police vehicles. Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor ($11.98) and Ford Expedition Special Service Vehicle ($14.98). Available in red with lights and fire command decals; black with white doors, non-working lights, and police, sheriff, and highway patrol decals; black or silver without lights; white with non-working lights and police agency decals; and white with blue stripe, non-working lights, and police, sheriff, and highway patrol decals. Vehicles feature interior detail, clear window glazing, and rolling wheels. February 2020. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

Vintage trackside details. Twenty-piece set includes two signal bungalows, two double-door signal cabinets, four single-door battery cabinets, four battery vaults, and eight telephone boxes (poles sold separately). Injection-molded plastic parts. $19.98. December 2019. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

Landscape lights. Floodlight, large spotlight, and small spotlight. Two-pack, $9.99. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, woodlandscenics.com

United States flags. Small, medium, and large. Pole ($11.99 to $14.99) or wall mount ($9.99 to $12.99). Includes Just Plug Spotlight. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, woodlandscenics.com

N scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Division GP20 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (pinstripe scheme); Southern Pacific (scarlet and gray); Burlington Northern (Cascade Green); Conrail (blue, two road numbers); Electro-Motive Division demonstrator (blue, silver, and white scheme, two numbers); and Union Pacific (Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist Gray with road name on long hood and herald on cab). Three numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. Directional golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, dual brass flywheels, and low-friction mechanism. Direct-current model with speaker, $129.95; with ESU Digital Command Control sound decoder featuring Full Throttle, $239.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com

Baltimore & Ohio class EM-1 2-8-8-4 steam locomotive. Early large dome and later small dome. Two road numbers each. Dual-mode SoundTraxx Econami Sound Value decoder, die-cast metal boiler and frame, all-wheel pickup in engine and tender, soft white light-emitting-diode headlight and backup light, chemically blackened metal wheels with traction tires, and E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. $499. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, bachmanntrains.com

Norfolk & Western Class J 4-8-4 steam locomotive. Three road numbers. SoundTraxx Econami Sound Value Digital Command Control sound decoder; die-cast metal boiler, underframe, and tender frame; separately applied detail parts; laser-cut exterior detailing; die-cast metal driver spokes; and E-Z Mate Mark II coupler on rear of tender. $439. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, bachmanntrains.com

Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe diesel locomotive. Union Pacific (George H.W. Bush Presidential Library scheme in one number; “Building America” scheme in two numbers; and Chicago & North Western, Denver & Rio Grande Western, Missouri Pacific, Missouri-Kansas-Texas, Southern Pacific, and Western Pacific heritage schemes in one number each) and Norfolk Southern (thoroughbred scheme in two numbers; New York Central, Reading Co., Erie, and Penn Central heritage schemes in one number each). Also available undecorated. Plastic body with die-cast metal chassis, golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, and dual-mode Paragon3 sound decoder featuring Rolling Thunder. $249.99. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, broadway-limited.com

General Electric GEVo diesel locomotive. Kansas City Southern (Southern Belle scheme), BNSF Ry. (Heritage III), Canadian National, CSX (“boxcar” herald), Norfolk Southern (Thoroughbred scheme), and Union Pacific (“Building America” scheme). Light-emitting-diode headlights and ditch lights, illuminated number boxes, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and body-mounted semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers. Direct-current with Next18 connector for Digital Command Control decoder, $99.99; with Next18 Micro motor-only Digital Command Control decoder, $134.99. Summer 2020. Operator line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com

General Electric GEVo diesel locomotive. Kansas City Southern ET44AC (Southern Belle scheme), BNSF Ry. ET44C4 (Heritage III scheme), Canadian National ET44AC (as-delivered, 100th anniversary and Aboriginal Affairs logo, and Aboriginal Affairs logo), CSX ET44AH (“boxcar” herald), Norfolk Southern ET4AC (Thoroughbred scheme), and Union Pacific C45AH (“Building America” scheme). Multiple road numbers. Light-emitting-diode headlights and ditch lights, illuminated number boxes, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, and body-mounted semi-scale Type E couplers. Direct-current model with Next18 connector for Digital Command Control decoder, $129.99; with Next18 Micro motor-only decoder, $164.99; with ESU LokSound 5 Micro Digital Command Control and sound decoder with single cube-type speaker, $224.99. Summer 2020. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com

N scale freight cars
General American 50-foot insulated boxcar. Pre-production sample shown. Delaware & Hudson, Conrail, Milwaukee Road, Missouri Pacific, and Wabash. Injection-molded plastic model with separate, factory-applied wire uncoupling levers and etched-metal running boards and crossover platforms. $34.95 (undecorated, $31.95). Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, atlasrr.com

40-foot gondola. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Burlington Northern (black 1991 scheme); Denver & Rio Grande Western (black); and Pennsylvania RR (Tuscan Red). Injection-molded plastic with E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. $29. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, bachmanntrains.com

Evans 5,277-cubic-foot-capacity boxcar. Wisconsin Central (Sault Ste. Marie Bridge reporting marks), Laurinburg & Southern, Ontario Northland, Canadian National, Ferdinand RR, and Mississippian Ry. Retooled with body-mounted Micro-Trains no. 1015 couplers, CNC machined 33” or 36” metal wheels, and 70- or 100-ton trucks. $27.99. ExactRail, 866-945-1701, exactrail.com

Gunderson 50-foot high-cube double-door boxcars. Pre-production HO scale sample shown. Flat roof: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (“Quality” herald); BNSF Ry. (Oxide Red with circle cross or post-2005 herald); Burlington Northern; CP Rail; Milwaukee Road; Minnesota, Dakota & Western (Milwaukee Road patchout); Southern Pacific (Golden West Service patchout); and Union Pacific. Peaked roof: Denver & Rio Grande Western, Golden West Service; Southern Pacific (classes B-70-43 and B-70-43R); and St. Louis Southwestern (classes B-70-42 and B-70-42R). Six road numbers per scheme. $26.95. Value Line. InterMountain Railway Co., 800-472-2530, intermountain-railway.com

National Steel Car 53-foot, nine-post well car. TTX (class NWF13A, five road numbers). Die-cast metal body; etched stainless steel end walkways; separate, factory-applied brake system details; Micro-Trains wheels; and body-mounted couplers. Price and release date to be announced. Jacksonville Terminal Co., 904-253-3430, jtcmodeltrains.com

Department of Defense flatcar with Humvee loads. Injection-molded plastic flatcar with Buckeye six-wheel trucks, plastic wheelsets, tie-down chains, and Magne-Matic couplers. Three-pack, $124.99. Micro-Trains Line Co., 541-535-1755, micro-trains.com

Pullman-Standard 4,785-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. Penn Central (gray with PCB reporting marks), Conrail (gray “quality” scheme), Golden West Service, Milwaukee Road, New York Central, and Norfolk Southern. Multiple road numbers. Photo-etched stainless steel see-through Apex running boards and crossover platforms with separate grab irons, factory-applied ladders with metal rungs and grab irons, uncoupling levers, end shear plates (as appropriate), body-mounted semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers, and Barber S-2 100-ton trucks with raised foundry data. $31.99. Summer 2020. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com, 844-987-2467, scaletrains.com

N scale train sets
2018 Operation North Pole train set. Includes Electro-Motive Division F40PH no. 129, gallery bi-level coaches (Rosemont, Allstate Arena, Chicago Wolves, and Donald E. Stephens), and gallery bi-level cab-coach (Vitalant). Set includes bookcase packaging with custom-printed slipcover. $410. Late December 2019. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9500, katousa.com

N scale structures
Coal bunker. Kit features laser-cut wood walls, wall framing, and roofing. Price to be announced. QuickKit line. The TrainMaster LLC, 740-405-4722, thetrainmaster.com

Loading dock. Kit features laser-cut wood dock support legs, floor, ramp, and walls. Other details include windows, door, roofing, boxes, and sacks. Vehicles, figures, and trash can shown in image not included. Footprint is 6” x 1-1/4”. $19. QuickKit line. The TrainMaster LLC, 740-405-4722, thetrainmaster.com

N scale details and accessories
Assorted freight car loads. Welded rail racks for flatcars ($14.95), ice breaker ($8.95), Sherman tank ($8.95), and wheel rack for flatcars and highway trailers (33” or 36” wheels, $11.95 each). Unpainted 3-D printed parts. Available direct from manufacturer only. English’s Model Railroad Division of Bowser Manufacturing, 570-368-2379, bowser-trains.com

20-foot standard height intermodal container. Ocean Network Express, Evergreen, Hanjin, JTC holiday container (single unit, $18.95), Lotus, Maersk Sealand, MOL, and Triton. Injection-molded plastic with inter-box connecting pins and JTC magnetic connecting system. Two-pack, $29.65. Jacksonville Terminal Co., 904-233, 9526, jtcmodeltrains.com

40-foot high-cube intermodal container. Maersk Sealand, APL (with and without logo), CAI, Hapag-Lloyd, “K” Line, Ocean Network Express, P&O, Seaco, and TransAmerica (China Shipping patchout). Injection-molded plastic with inter-box connecting pins and JTC magnetic connecting system. Two-pack, $29.95. Jacksonville Terminal Co., 904-233, 9526, jtcmodeltrains.com

40-foot intermodal container chassis. Two six-packs (Two of each scheme: APL, Flexi-Van, and TransAmerica; and Maersk Line, OOCL, and TAL). North American prototype design with gooseneck, inter-box connector holes for connecting 40-foot containers, built-in metal plates to attract magnets, raised and lowered landing gears, and rotating wheels with 10 lug hubs. Six-pack, $89.95. Jacksonville Terminal Co., 904-233- 9526, jtcmodeltrains.com

40-foot standard height smooth-side intermodal container. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Japan Line, “K” Line, Neptune, NYK Worldwide Services, OOCL, Seatrain, and United States Lines. Injection-molded plastic model based on Type 40SS body. Features inter-box connecting pins and JTC magnetic connecting system. Two-pack. Price to be announced. Jacksonville Terminal Co., 904-233- 9526, jtcmodeltrains.com

40-foot standard height ribbed-side intermodal container with panels. XTRA, CAI, Container Transport International, Gelco, Itel, NYK, SSI, and Trans Freight Lines. Injection-molded plastic model based on Type 40RPS3 body. Features inter-box connecting pins and JTC magnetic connecting system. Two-pack. Price to be announced. Jacksonville Terminal Co., 904-233- 9526, jtcmodeltrains.com

Large scale locomotives
Eggliner motive power. Pre-production sample shown. Police and fire rescue. Operating headlights and marker lights. $249. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, bachmanntrains.com

Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe diesel locomotive. 1:32 proportion. Electro-Motive Diesel demonstrator (yellow, black, and gray), BNSF Ry. (Heritage III), Norfolk Southern (as-delivered and Reading Co. heritage schemes), Union Pacific (as-delivered, Denver & Rio Grande Western heritage, George Bush 41 Presidential Library and Museum, and Sprit of the Union Pacific schemes). One road number each. Polycarbonate body, light-emitting-diode lighting, remote-controlled Proto-Couplers, and Proto-Sound 3.0. $749.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, mthtrains.com

Southern Pacific class GS-4 4-8-4 Northern steam locomotive. 1:32 proportion. American Freedom Train (one road number) and Southern Pacific (Daylight scheme with large and small lettering in two numbers each and with small lettering and light-emitting-diode [LED] Christmas lights). Polycarbonate boiler and tender, die-cast metal chassis, LED lighting, and Proto-Sound 3.0 with quillable whistle (quillable whistle requires DCS system). $1,195 (with LED Christmas lights, $1,399.95). MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, mthtrains.com

Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger steam locomotive. 1:32 proportion. Union Pacific (Heritage Fleet and two-tone gray with silver or yellow stripes), Clinchfield, and Denver & Rio Grande Western. One road number per scheme. Polycarbonate boiler and tender, die-cast metal chassis, light-emitting-diode lighting, and Proto-Sound 3.0 with quillable whistle (quillable whistle requires DCS system). $1,499.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, mthtrains.com

Clean Machine R/C. Battery-powered General Electric 25-ton track cleaning locomotive with R/C controls. Spring-loaded, long-lasting mesh cleaning pads. Requires six AAA batteries. $299.99. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, piko-america.com

Z scale freight cars
2019 Christmas car. Low-side car with laser-cut transparent Plexiglas snowmen. $40.99. Fourth quarter 2019. Märklin Inc., 573-365-9522, marklin.com

Scenery
Clamshell stone roads. Small (N and HO scales), medium (HO), and large (HO and O scales). Flexible gray vinyl material. Can be cut with scissors. Each sheet measures 3-3/4” x 12”. Compatible with Chooch peel-and-stick adhesive (sold separate, four-pack $9.99). Two-pack, $19.99. Chooch Enterprises, 425-273-4794, choochenterprises.com

Grass tufts. Wild mix long (1/2”), wild mix short (1/4”), tall and short weeds (1/4”), tall mixed weeds (1/2”), yellow meadow flowers (1/2”, $8.98), and blooming flowers (1/4” to ½”). Tufts feature flexible, transparent base. $17.98 each unless noted. December 2019. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

Tear-and-plant products. Light and dark green bushes, tall grass, and meadow grass. Flexible, transparent base blends into existing scenery and uneven terrain. Can be cut or torn into smaller pieces. $11.98. December 2019. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

Trees. Mixed trees with flat base (10 deciduous and 15 fir trees), $29.98. With pin base: pine tree 10-pack (3-3/8” to 5-1/2”, $19.98; 5-1/2” to 7-3/8”, $24.98); spring tree 10-pack (3-3/8” to 5-1/2”), $21.98; and summer tree 10-pack (3-3/8” to 5-1/2”), $21.98. Factory-assembled trees feature flexible gray-brown plastic armatures with textured trunk. December 2019. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, walthers.com

Track
MagneLock HO scale track. 4-1/2” straight section four-pack, $19.99; 5” straight section four-pack, $19.99; 9” straight track four-pack, $22.99; 20” radius curve four-pack, $22.99; 20” radius half-curve four-pack, $19.99; and code 83/100 rail joiners (24-pack, $2.99; 400-pack, $34.99). Track features code 83 nickel silver rail, molded roadbed with magnets, and electrical connections under roadbed. Can be joined to other HO scale track with rail joiners. Lionel LLC, 800-454-6635, lionel.com

HO scale flextrack. Codes 83 and 100. Nickel silver rail and plastic ties. Five-pack, $29.99; 100-pack, $499.99. Lionel LLC, 800-454-6635, lionel.com

Electronics/controls
Power pack and speed controller. With AC accessory terminals. For N, HO, and On30. Not Digital Command Control compatible. $89. October 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, bachmanntrains.com

Zephyr Express. Set includes DCS52 all-in-one throttle/command station/booster, PS314 power supply, one LT1 LocoNet cable and decoder test kit, Zephyr Express quick start guide and manual, and Digitrax decoder manual. Throttle features 2.4” liquid crystal display screen and large backlit keypad, speed control knob and direction switch with brake, integrated USB computer interface, two- and four-digit addressing, and smooth speed control. $235. Digitrax, 850-872 9890, digitrax.com

R/C analog power set. Provides walk-around radio control for direct-current, track-powered trains and rolling stock. Set includes 22V, 5 Amp capacity transformer (5 Amp max continuous power), an R/C operated DC controller, and a pocket remote. Controller also provides R/C operated DC voltage outputs for accessories. Up to 80 foot R/C range and 8 channels. $184.99. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, piko-america.com

R/C locomotive receiver. Compact design can fit into many G scale locomotives. Receiver features two relay-type function contacts for activation of horn, whistle, or bell on a separate sound unit. Receiver is designed to be battery powered (batteries not included), but can be powered by a fixed DC supply of 7 to 22V. Receiver has connection for motor power and two function outputs. 3.5A max continuous power. $99.99. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, piko-america.com

R/C pocket remote. Includes eight selectable R/C channels, allowing for multiple operators and/or multiple trains without the need of track blocks or additional wiring. Remote has two push-button controls for relay-type functions, such as activation of horns, whistles, and bells. Up to 80 foot range. Batteries not included. $24.99. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, piko-america.com

MC1H104P21 mobile decoder. Plugs into many Athearn or other manufacturers’ models equipped with 21-pin motherboard. Decoder is also compatible with other SoundTraxx mobile decoders and products. Max stall current 1A. Four function outputs, 15 Hyperlight effects, and 28 point speed table. Operates in National Model Railroad Association Digital Command Control only. $23.95. SoundTraxx, 970-259-0690, soundtraxx.com