Electro-Motive Division GP40-2 diesel locomotive Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct-current model with factory-installed speaker and 21-pin plug, $169.99 Era: Early 1990s+ to present (varies depending on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822, 800-338-4639, athearn.com Electro-Motive Division GP40-2 diesel locomotive features: 21-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder (sold separately) 2,600- or 3,600-gallon fuel tank […]
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40-foot double-door express boxcar Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $36.99 Era: 1940s+ to 1960s+ (varies depending on paint scheme). Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822, 800-338-4639, athearn.com 40-foot double-door express boxcar features: 33” machined metal wheels with RP-25 contours Body-mounted McHenry scale couplers Double Youngstown doors Injection-molded plastic body Minimum radius: 18” Separate, factory-applied brake wheel […]
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American Car & Foundry 50-foot Precision Design boxcar Scale: N (1:160) Price: $30.95 (undecorated, $23.95) Era: 1972 to present (varies depending on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205, 908-687-0880, shop.atlasrr.com American Car & Foundry 50-foot Precision Design boxcar features: 70-ton roller-bearing trucks Accumate couplers Die-cast metal underframe Separate brake system Scheduled for […]
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50-foot plug-door boxcar Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $39.95 (undecorated, $33.95) Era: 1955 to 1984+ (varies depending on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205, 908-687-0880, shop.atlasrr.com 50-foot plug-door boxcar features: 8/8 panel, riveted sides Accumate couplers Blackened metal wheels Late improved Dreadnaught ends Overhanging diagonal-panel roof with or without running boards as appropriate […]
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50-foot high-cube double-plug-door boxcar Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $34.99 Era: 1970s+ to 2000s+ (varies depending on paint scheme). Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822, 800-338-4639, athearn.com 50-foot high-cube double-plug-door boxcar features: Body-mounted McHenry scale couplers Injection-molded plastic body Machined metal wheels with RP-25 contours Minimum radius: 18” Separate, factory-applied brake wheel Underbody with brake system […]
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American Car & Foundry 2,970-cubic-foot capacity two-bay Center Flow covered hopper Scale: N (1:160) Price: Single car, $39.99; three-pack, $99.99 Era: 1966+ through 1989+ (varies depending on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822, 800-338-4639, athearn.com American Car & Foundry 2,970-cubic-foot capacity two-bay Center Flow covered hopper features: New features include rubber trainline hoses; separate, […]
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General Electric ES44 Evolution Series diesel Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct-current model with 21-pin DCC plug, $169.98; with dual-mode ESU sound decoder, $219.98. Era: 2003 to present Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218, 414-527-0770, walthers.com Two- or four-vent dynamic brake vent as appropriate Six powered axles Light-emitting diode headlights […]
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Pullman-Standard 5,277-cubic-foot capacity boxcar Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $39.99 Era: 1975+ to present (varies depending on paint scheme). Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822, 800-338-4639, athearn.com Pullman-Standard 5,277-cubic-foot capacity boxcar features: 10-foot Pullman-Standard doors Body-mounted McHenry scale couplers Injection-molded plastic body Machined metal wheels with RP-25 contours Minimum radius: 18” Photo-etched metal crossover platforms Separate, […]
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International Car Co. NE-6 center-cupola caboose Scale: N (1:160) Price: $33.95 (undecorated, $23.95) Era: 1940s to 1980s+ (varies depending on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205, 908-687-0880, shop.atlasrr.com PHOTO CAPTION Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Master Line Chicago, West Pullman & Southern International Car Co. NE-6 center-cupola caboose no. 207. International […]
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General Electric Dash 8-40C diesel locomotive Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct current with factory-installed speaker –front ditch lights, $199.99; front and rear ditch lights, $209.99; and undecorated with front ditch lights (Phase I and II), $179.99. With dual-mode ESU LokSound sound decoder – front ditch lights, $309.95; front and rear ditch lights, $319.95; and undecorated with front […]
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Trinity 30,145-gallon modified tank car Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $49.98 Era: Modern Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218, 414-527-0770, walthers.com Trinity 30,145-gallon modified tank car features: Based on cars updated with reinforced ends, revised end platforms, and multi-valve housing to comply with Federal Railroad Administration mandates Photo-etched metal end […]
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Union Pacific collector’s set Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM connector, $529.99; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder, $699.99. Both versions include caboose with dual-mode NCE light decoder. Era: 1969+ Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822, 800-338-4639, athearn.com Electro-Motive Division DDA40X diesel locomotive features: All-wheel electrical pickup Celcon handrails and stanchions Detailed fuel […]
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