autocoach Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 29/05/2020 at 05:00, mdvle said: Tangent - new run of the General American 8,000 Gallon 1917-Design Radial Course Tank Cars DMSX "Dunbar Molasses New Orleans 1919+", GATX "Union Starch and Refining Company 1950+", UTLX "1926+ Lease", UTLX "Black Repaint 1958+" https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/general-american-8000-gallon-1917-design-radial-course-tank-car/ They are already sold out of the undecorated kits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 On 30/05/2020 at 10:05, mdvle said: Athearn is slow getting the PDF files up, but yesterday they announced an upgrade of their P40/P42 model to a Genesis level model. Several Amtrak paint schemes in the first run, with VIA as a tentative (still awaiting licensing). And the website has (mostly) been updated, so here are June's announcements - preorders due June 26th eta May 2021 Genesis - GP15-1 - UP, Frisco, BNSF, GMTX, C&NW (Operation Lifesaver / Traditional yellow), Ventura County Railroad, California Northern (G&W Orange / Original Green & Cream), San Joaquin Valley http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/052920/01_GEN_GP15_052920.pdf Genesis AMD 103/P42 - Amtrak (Heritage Phase II / Heritage Phase IV / Phase V / Phase III), VIA (newly tooled nose with extra VIA lights). http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/052920/02_GEN_AMD103_052920.pdf Genesis - ICC Caboose - CSX (Operation Redblock/Operation Lifesaver - each side has different slogan), B&O, Chessie (B&O), Chessie "Gold Caboose" with safety slogans http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/052920/03_GEN_ICC_Caboose_005290.pdf Genesis - ACF 4600 Covered Hopper - BN, The Rock, Ex-TheRock (Cotton Belt, First Union Rail, Milwaukee Road), Chicago & Eastern Illinois, Family Lines, MP http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/052920/04_GEN_ACF4600_052920.pdf RTR - RTC 20k Acid Tank Car - Union Tank Car (white / black), Hooker Chemicals, BCol, TILX (Dupont / Red-Brown), Allied Chemical http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/052920/06_RTR_20K_Acid_Tank_Car_052920.pdf 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 And the final PDF of the June Athearn announcements got posted RTR - Bombardier Bi-Level Commuter Cars - Metrolink (standard / 3-pack-Bikes-standard-StayAlertStayAlive), Utah Frontrunner, Montreal, Altamont (Commuter Express / Corridor Express), GO Transit (original / modern) http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/052920/05_RTR_Bombardier_052920.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Atlas Summer 2020 releases with a Beer theme - preorders due August 5th, eta 1st Quarter 2021 Master - 40' Wood Reefer - Blatz, Eastside, Jax, Lucky Lager, National Bohemian, Old Milwaukee Master - Ford LNT 9000 Tractor Cab - Lucky Lager, Old Milwaukee, Old Style, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Schlitz, Stroh's Master - 45' Pines Trailer - Lucky Lager, Old Milwaukee, Old Style, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Schlitz, Stroh's Trainman - 40' Plug Door Box Car - Pabst Blue Ribbon, Schlitz, Schaefer, Rainier, Old Style, National Bohemian http://download.atlasrr.com/Beer2020ASMC/ASMCBEER2020MSRPOnly.pdf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Scotian Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 4 hours ago, mdvle said: And the final PDF of the June Athearn announcements got posted RTR - Bombardier Bi-Level Commuter Cars - Metrolink (standard / 3-pack-Bikes-standard-StayAlertStayAlive), Utah Frontrunner, Montreal, Altamont (Commuter Express / Corridor Express), GO Transit (original / modern) http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/052920/05_RTR_Bombardier_052920.pdf Any idea why the Go Transit are more expensive? Seems like an odd difference, unless there's a difference in tooling I can't see? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 29 minutes ago, Nova Scotian said: Any idea why the Go Transit are more expensive? Seems like an odd difference, unless there's a difference in tooling I can't see? Not aware of any official explanation, but this week's Athearn Live was cancelled so the rest of the June announcements haven't been discussed yet (on Friday they only covered the GP15 and P40/42). My guess is licensing fees - Metrolinx (provincial organization that runs GO Transit) now requires licensing to use their trademarks on models, and I know Rapido delayed the announcement of the F59PH by about a year because of trouble getting a license. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 New resin kit from Resin Car Works - the Pacific Fruit Express R-30/40-9 reconditioned wood reefer reflecting the cars bearing the Western Pacific emblem - $60 plus shipping. http://blog.resincarworks.com/new-pfe-reefer-kit/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 On 03/06/2020 at 14:40, Nova Scotian said: Any idea why the Go Transit are more expensive? Seems like an odd difference, unless there's a difference in tooling I can't see? Covered on today's Athearn Live - Metrolinx is charging a royalty/license fee that is significant enough that Athearn needs to charge the higher pricing. Also noted that the negotiations are still ongoing with Metrolinx so the cars are tentative, and if they do end up being produced Athearn will work with Rapido to try and match their paint colours to what Rapido is doing for the F59PH. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Scotian Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 25 minutes ago, mdvle said: Covered on today's Athearn Live - Metrolinx is charging a royalty/license fee that is significant enough that Athearn needs to charge the higher pricing. Also noted that the negotiations are still ongoing with Metrolinx so the cars are tentative, and if they do end up being produced Athearn will work with Rapido to try and match their paint colours to what Rapido is doing for the F59PH. Thank you - that is quite disappointing given the likely volume, and thus revenue, from those fees. The only real exposure I've had to brand standards we were far more focused on quality assurance (eg. that the branding was applied correctly and was representative) than on squeezing a few more cents out of a sunk cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Bowser Trains - 70 Ton 2 Ballast Car with Side Shutes - preorders due July 10, eta early 2021 Alaska, BN, C&NW (Grey / Placard), CSX (Black / Orange), DT&I, MILW, WS, GTW, PC, Bessemer & Lake Erie, Conrail https://www.bowser-trains.com/docs/Chutes/70T Chutes.pdf 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Rapido have just announced 2 Boxcars PC&F B-100-40 - SP, Golden West - Ventura County, Golden West - SP Patch, Amtrak - Green, Amtrak - Phase IV, SP/UP Shield Repaint, Columbus & Greenville, Undecorated - $50 https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/freight-cars/ho-scale-b-100-40-boxcar PRR X31A in both single and double door https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/freight-cars/ho-scale-prr-x31a-boxcar Rapido Facebook Live event today at 6pm EDT to discuss them. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Tangent today announced a "First Day of Summer" 2nd release of their B&O I-18 caboose in 8 paint schemes, available now. B&O "Original Blue 1968+" / "Blue Simplified 1969+", Chessie System (B&O) "1973+ Repaint" / "B&O Light Blue Chessie Safety 1973+" / "Maroon Chessie Safety 1975+" / "Raceland Repaint 1981+" / "1982+", CSX "Ex-Chessie Patch 2002+" (windows plated over, lights removed) https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/new-release-bo-international-i-18-bay-window-cabooses/ https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/icc-bo-i-18-steel-bay-window-caboose/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Athearn July - preorders due July 31st, eta June 2021 Genesis - F-Units - Great Northern (F7A, F7 A/B, F7B), UP (F7A, F7 A/B), BN (F9A - hockey stick scheme, F9A/F7B, F9 A/B), NYC (F7A, F7A/F7A, F7A/F7B), PC (F7A), SP (F3A, F7B, F7A/F7B), SF (F7A, F7B, F7A/F7B) http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/062620/01-Gen_FUnit_062620.pdf Genesis - GP38-2 - Toledo Peoria & Western, MP, CN, Soo, UP, CP, ICG (2 schemes) http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/062620/02-Gen_GP38-2_062620.pdf Genesis - F89F Long Runner Flat Car - Trailer Train, Trailer Train w/ 2- 53' Utility Reefer Trailers (note that one of the sets with trailers has a commemorative Veterans trailer for those who are interested in that sort of thing) http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/062620/03-Gen_F89_Long _Runners_062620.pdf RTR - 60' Berwick Hi-Cube Boxcar - SF, Rio Grande, N&W, Conrail, Milwaukee Road, MP http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/062620/04-RTR_60_Berwick_062620.pdf RTR - 53' Reefer Trailer - Fairchild, J&R Schugel, Excel Trucking, Frozen Food Express, JKC Trucking, White Arrow http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/062620/05-RTR_53_Utility_Trailer_062620.pdf RTR - 50' Ice Bunker Reefer - SF, WIlson, Rath Packing Company, FGE, NP http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/062620/06-RTR_50_Ice_Bunker_Reefer_062620.pdf RTR - Ford C Telesqurt Fire Truck - assorted classic paint schemes http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/062620/07-RTR_Ford_Telesqurt_062620.pdf RTR - 40' Woodchip Hopper with Loads - Ashley Drew & Northern, Gulf Mobile & Ohio, SCL, ACL, Southern, L&N http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/062620/08-RTR_40_Wood Chip Hopper_062620.pdf Roundhouse - 40' Single-Sheathed Box Car - SF, CN, NP, Soo, Boston & Maine, Colorado and Southern, SPMW/Pacific Electric http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/062620/09-RND_40_Ribbed Wooden_Boxcar_062620.pdf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Menards is a hardware store in the mid-western-ish US that also has its own line of model railroad items. While the items are mainly toy oriented and it may be difficult to get the items outside of the US for those who can get stuff in the US may find some of their items of interest. New item include a warehouse flat for the background of a layout - https://www.menards.com/main/grocery-home/menards-collectibles/train-stuff-from-menards/train-stuff/ho-scale-warehouse-background-building/2795736/p-1566541990839-c-13318.htm Full line of HO and O stuff - https://www.menards.com/main/grocery-home/menards-collectibles/train-stuff-from-menards/c-14331.htm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Arrowhead Models 2nd product is the Greenville 2494 Railgon Gondola Model features etched brass sides, brass ends and floor, code 088 wheelsets, $54.95. Ordering open now, available August 10th. https://arrowheadmodels.com/ https://arrowheadmodels.com/collections/shop/products/gonx-330100-330499-as-delivered-greenville-2494-railgon-gondola 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 That gondola is magnificent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Walthers: Next named train is the late 1960s Combined Santa Fe Super Chief El Capitan, with the much shorter Denver Connection also being offered. Newly tooled items are the steam generator and the 11- double-bedroom-sleepers https://www.walthers.com/products/name-trains/super-chief-el-capitan They also announced a new post-war-kit-house and a modern concrete long span bridge in their Cornerstone line. 2021 Reference book is available for pre-order, available this fall. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Rapido - 2 brand new items plus a second run Evans X72/X72A Boxcar - PC (Large Logo / Small Logo), Conrail (small logo / large logo), WP, CN, York Rail, APASCO (GE Leasing) https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/freight-cars/ho-scale-evans-x72x72a-boxcar Procor GP20 20,000 Gallon Tank Car - UTLX (as delivered w/Split P Logo), PROX (as delivered w/Split P Logo), PROX (modern), NCTX (North American), UTLX (Government of Alberta - as delivered / later), CP Rail, BC Rail https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/freight-cars/ho-scale-procor-gp20-20000-gal-tankcar RS-11 second run (with lots of necessary new tooling) - BN, NP, CV, D&H, DW&P, NYC, Main Central, Portland Terminal, NP, Nickel Plate, Seaboard https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/diesel-locomotives/ho-scale-rs-11-locomotives-second-run 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Bachmann - scribbled notes (possible errors) from Trainworld virtual train show - details on Bachmann website middle next week. Bachmann - details on website next Wednesday - USRA 0-6-0 - newly tooled boiler and tender - $329 - B&O, Pennsy, NYC, UP, CNJ(?) - FT - $299 - SF, NYC, Lackawana, Southern, WP - Pennsy K4 - $549 - 52' Center Beam flatcar /with bulkheads - $42 - CN, BC Rail, NP, Bachmann - offset streamlined cupola caboose -$45 - CB&Q, Wabash, N&W, GT - Thomas - Origin James - $139 - later this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Trainworld Virtual Train Show - Atlas - not previously announced, another run of multimax cars arriving in August - three roadnames (NS, CSX, ??) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Accurail - July 40' Double Sheath Wood Boxcar - Reading PS Covered Hopper (3-car set or individually) - Corn Sweeteners, Farmers Co-op, Georgia Pacific 55-ton USRA twin hopper - Susquehanna & NY, Grand Trunk 36' Double Sheath Wood Boxcar - Pittsburgh & Lake Erie 40' Plug Door Steel Refrigerator Car - Milwaukee Road http://www.accurail.com/accurail/CATALOG/2020/2020_July.pdf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Bachmann has posted a PDF with their announcements from last week https://resources.bachmanntrains.com/2020_New_Releases/2020_New_releases.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Scaletrains - new variation of their BSC F68 - The BSC F68CH-DH flat car - preorders due August 24th https://www.scaletrains.com/product-category/rivet-counter-ho-scale-bsc-f68ch-dh-flat-car/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Athearn - new tooling - Genesis Dash 9-40C's, 9-44CW's, 9-44CL - can be found via search on their website, full details coming later today via an Athearn Live event on Facebook and Youtube at 3:30pm PDT / 5:30pm CDT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Sweet! Genesis-2 GE;s; Dash 9-44CW BNSF H1, H2, Dash 9-44CW CNW, Dash 9-44CW UP, Dash 9-44CWL BC Rail, Dash 9-44CWL CN, Dash 9-40C NS, With/without sound (from Tsunami 2 decoders), amazing detailing but not cheap at $249.98 analogue, $339.98 srp (ouch!). http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/073120/GEN_Dash 9 Series_073120_Combined.pdf Am I tempted by the North Western one? Maybe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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