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Athearn March - preorders April 26th - eta March 2020

 

Genesis - GP39-2 - ATSF, ATSF (Kodachrome), SOO, BN, D&H Guilford, CSX (ex-Guilford), MKT

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/032219/01_GEN_GP39-2_032219.pdf

 

RTR - 40' Modernized Box Car - D&H, SF, ONR, US Air Force, CBQ, MNS, SCL

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/032219/02_RTR_40ft_Modernized_Box_032219.pdf

 

RTR - 5-Bay Rapid Discharge Hopper - SF, UP, Southern, BNSF, Swindell-Dressler Energy, CO Springs Public Utilities

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/032219/03_RTR_Ortner_5-Bay_Hopper_032219.pdf

 

RTR - 20' Container - COSCO, Hapag-LLoyd, Blue Sky Intermodal, Florens, Matson, CAI, SITC

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/032219/04_RTR_20ft_Container_032219.pdf

 

 

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55 minutes ago, mdvle said:

In a very disorganized effort Athearn has announced the 6000 hp SD90MAC-H2, available in at least UP and CP.

 

Also EMD demonstrator and Fortescue Metals Group (ex-UP engines sold to Australia).

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Tangent has a new release of their Bethlehem Steel 3600 Cubic Foot Quad Hopper, with 5 re-runs (with new numbers) and 2 new paint schemes.

 

New are UP "1989 H-100-17" and HMLX "Ex-UP H-100-17"

 

Reruns are DT&I "Original 1976 Black", UP "Original H-100-19" / "Original H-100-18" / "1989 H-100-17 Black Repaint" / "1997 H-100-19 Black Repaint V2"

 

https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/bethlehem-quad-hopper/

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ScaleTrains has announced an another run of several of their models, preorder due April 29th:

 

Rivet Counter Thrall Carbon Black Covered Hoppers - https://www.scaletrains.com/collections/rivet-counter-ho-scale-carbon-black-covered-hopper-2nd-run

 

River Counter UP Excursion Water Tenders - now available individually - https://www.scaletrains.com/collections/tenders

 

Rivet Counter UP "Big Blow" Turbine - now with operating tri-color class lights - https://www.scaletrains.com/collections/rivet-counter-gtel-8500-hp-big-blow-turbine-1

 

Museum Quality UP "Big Blow" Turbine - https://www.scaletrains.com/collections/museum-quality-gtel-8500-hp-big-blow-turbine

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Rapido has some more announcements.

 

LRC Coaches and Business Class Cars - Business class cars are new / modified tooling and include the 2+1 seating that matches the cars rebuilt in 2013.  Paint schemes include Delivery (1981-1998), Canada (1998-present), "Green" rebuilds (2010-present).  Also available, subject to sufficient pre-orders, are Canada150 (3 different city name groups) and VIA40.

Order deadline is June 24th, and if tooling rebuild is successful delivery expected before end of 2019.

https://www.rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/passenger-cars/ho-scale-lrc-coaches

 

3800 cu.ft. Cylindrical Hoppers - tooling changes to improve the model and trucks - CN, CN "Environmental Mode", CP "Script", CP "Multimark", CGLX "Potocan", UNPX "Indusmin", PETX "Canpotex", Roberval & Saguenay, NCHX, PCSX "Potash Corp of Saskatchewan", UNPX "Alcan Yellow"

Order deadline is August 12th

https://www.rapidotrains.com/products/freight-cars/3800-cu-ft-covered-hoppers/ho-scale-3800-cu-ft-covered-hopper

 

Northern Pacific Boxcars - new run only built to fill preorders.

https://www.rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/freight-cars/ho-scale-np-10000-series-boxcar

Order deadline is August 12th

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Atlas April releases - preorder June 7th eta 4Q 2019

 

Master U23B - Southern, Chessie (C&O), D&H, SF, Lehigh Valley, Conrail Express, MP

 

Master REA Steel Express Reefer - REA (mid 1950s scheme 2), REA (Early 1960s Scheme 1), REA (Early 1960s Scheme 2 X-logo), SF, SCL, US DOT support car, REA (1947 as delivered)

 

Master 45' Container - Safmarine, P&O Nedlloyd, One, NYK Logistics

 

Trainman Aluminum Coal Gondola - Reading & Northern, CSX, EGSX, CN, BN, NS

 

Handcrafted Lighting System - assorted types of lights

 

http://download.atlasrr.com/0419MCPDF/April2019MSRPOnly.pdf

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Bachmann, from Facebook:

 

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Bachmann DEVELOPS THREE NEW TRAIN MODELS FOR SIEMENS MOBILITY

Following the success of the HO scale Siemens ACS-64 model train, Bachmann Industries is excited to announce three brand-new HO products: the Charger SC-44 passenger locomotive, the S70 light rail vehicle, and a single-level mainline passenger car.

Bachmann has committed to producing full-featured models similar to the ACS-64 with DCC sound and lighting functions using Siemens Mobility’s original design documentation, and sound files for all three projects. Siemens’ Charger diesel-electric locomotive boasts high-speed, high -efficiency and clean energy performance, and their sleekly modern S70 has been adopted by many light rail systems across the United States. Their inter-city passenger car uses the latest engineering to offer passengers an extremely comfortable ride while providing state-of-the-art conveniences. Bachmann’s Charger models will be the first out of the gate, with a 2020 delivery date.

“Combining Siemens’ acclaimed designs and Bachmann’s modeling expertise, all three products will be sure to thrill any hobbyists who model in the modern era,” said Rich Janyszek, Bachmann’s Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. Spearheading the effort are Dave Ward, Chief Advisor for Siemens Mobility, and Larry Harrington, Vice-President of Product Development for Bachmann Trains.

 

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2 hours ago, mdvle said:

Though a lot of  US modelers have reservations (not of the intent to buy kind) about Bachmann USA and they do have a bit of a reputation for cheap rubbish and woefull foobies,  I have hopes they will match their UK/Europe operations in quality with this effort.  I am hoping for a California Cowl version or attachment as shown in the photo.

 

 

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Worth noting for anyone interested in the Siemens Charger that Athearn hinted, with a portion of a CAD drawing, in January that they were working on a Charger model if the people guessing at the CAD are correct.  Whether Athearn continues given today's Bachmann announcement remains to be seen, but it may provide a different option.

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Tangent Scale Models has announced a new model, the General American 1952-Design 8000 Gallon Welded General Service Tank Car, and it is shipping now.

 

First run offers 3 paint schemes - GATX Diamond Chemicals 1959+, GATX DOW "Pittsburg CA 1964+", UCLX Vulcan Materials 1966+

 

Price is $44.95

 

https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/general-american-1952-design-8000-gallon-welded-general-service-tank-car/

 

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Athearn - preorders May 31, eta April 2020

 

Genesis

EMD SDP40F - Two Amtrak schemes, Maersk (BNSF), BNSF, ATSF

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/042619/01_GEN_SDP40F_042619.pdf

 

3-Bay Trinity Covered Hopper- GACX (ex SIRX), GACX (Potash), GACX (GATX Lease), BNSF (ex GATX), BNSF (Frisco heritage), BNSF (Patch), NS, UP (CMO), Ferromex

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/042619/02_GEN_Trinity_Hopper_042619.pdf

 

RTR

40' Modernized Box Car - E&N, BCOL, IC, LNAC, UP, CP, NP, Pickens Railroad

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/042619/03_RTR_40ft_Modernized_Box_042619.pdf

 

52' Mill Gondola - RailGon, Oregon Steel Mills, Gondola Connection, Herzog, BNSF, RJ Corman, Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/042619/04_RTR_52ft_Mill_Gon_042619.pdf

 

KW Tractor - CN, BN, UP (70s&80s / Modern), Metallic Blue & Red, Orange & Black, Green & Gold

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/042619/05_RTR_KW_Tractor_042619.pdf

 

Roundhouse

Alco RS3 - CNW, CNJ, D&H, MILW, SP&S, Rock Island, Cotton Belt, P&W

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/042619/06_RND_ALCO_RS3_042619.pdf

 

50' Double Offset Plug Door Box Car - UP, Conrail, PC, ATSF, NW, SPSF, WP (Green / Blue / Orange)

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/042619/07_RND_50ft_Double_Door_HC_Box_042619.pdf

 

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US prototype models announced by Rapido today.

 

Horizon Cars - Coach and a Dinette - $99.95 - Amtrak Ph3 Early / Amtrak Ph3 Late / Amtrak Ph4 / Amtrak Ph4b / Amtrak California / Undecorated.

Order deadline Nov 18

https://www.rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/passenger-cars/ho-scale-horizon-coaches

 

Comet Coaches - Coach and Cab Control Car - 3 car set $329.95 / unnumbered coaches $99.95 - AMT / CDOT / MBTA / NJT / Septa / Undecorated

Order deadline Feb 10th

https://www.rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/passenger-cars/ho-scale-comet-cabs-and-coaches

 

F40PH Phase 2b / Commuter versions  - $225 DC / $335 DCC-Sound - Amtrak Phase II / Amtrak Phase III / Rio Grande Ski Train / Agawa Canyon Tour Train / Montreal AMT / CSX (with larger fuel tank) / Virginia Railway Express / MBTA / NJT / Undecorated

Order deadline Nov 18

https://www.rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/diesel-locomotives/ho-scale-later-phase-f40ph

 

Rio Grande Ski Train - 3-pack (Coach, Parlor-Club, Cafe-Lounge) $319.95 / additional coaches $109.95 - if sufficient orders the Snack Coach will be tooled with extra window, otherwise a standard coach will be substituted.

Order deadline Sept 9

https://www.rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/passenger-cars/ho-scale-denver-rio-grande-ski-train

 

USRA Double-Sheathed Wood Boxcar - $49.95 / $199.80 4-pack / $99.80 bright yellow 2-pack. CB&Q, ATSF, B&M, Rock Island, Lackawana, GN, NYC, MP, Minneapolis & St. Louis, Frisco, SP&S, Wabash, Pere Marquette, TH&B (Red), TH&B (Yellow), Undecorated

Order deadline Sept 9th - model is fully tooled and final sampled and ready to go.

https://www.rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/freight-cars/ho-scale-usra-double-sheathed-wood-boxcar

 

Rebuilt FL9 - relaunch of project - $249.95 DC / $349.95 DCC-Sound - ConnDot(New Haven) / Metro North (NYC) / Metro North (Silver/Blue) / Metro North (Blue/Red) / Amtrak Phase III / Maine Eastern

Order deadline Oct 31st

https://www.rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/diesel-locomotives/ho-scale-modernized-emd-fl9

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Athearn, preorder due June 28, eta May 2020

 

Genesis - F-Units - ATSF (Cat Whiskers), MILW, MKT, Frisco, WM

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/053119/02_GEN_F-Unit_053119.pdf

 

Genesis - GP38-2 - BN, EJE, Illinois Terminal, P&LE, Conrail

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/053119/01_GEN_GP38-2_053119.pdf

 

RTR - 60' Gunderson Boxcar - Railbox/TTX, UP, BNSF, Southern Railroad of British Columbia, Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana, WC, SPSF

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/053119/03_RTR_60ft_Gunderson_box_053119.pdf

 

RTR - 40' 3-Bay Ribbed Hopper - UP, CSX, Conrail, Herzog, NS, RJ Corman, Alaska

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/053119/04_RTR_Ballast_Hopper_053119.pdf

 

RTR - 48' Container - Allied Van Lines, SF, BN, Conrail, BN, American President Lines, CN, SP

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/053119/05_RTR_48ft_Container_053119.pdf

 

Roundhouse - 50' 5283 FMC Double Door Boxcar - Bangor & Aroostook, Golden West, WS, Cotton Belt, BC Rail, Infinity Rail, SP,  Minnesota Dakota & Western

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/053119/06_RND_50ft_5283_FMC_Box_053119.pdf

 

Roundhouse - 50' HC Double Door Boxcar - BC Rail, Midwest Car, NS (MOW)

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/053119/07_RND_50ft_Double_Door_HC_Box_053119.pdf

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Atlas Summer announcements - preorder by August 21st

 

NEW - Master 14 Section Pullman Sleeper - $72.95 - N de M, NYC, Pullman (C&O, IC, RI, UP, Pool)

 

Master GP40-2 - FEC, CP, Conrail, CSX, CSX "Operation Red Black", UP, BN, NS "Operation Lifesaver, Boston & Maine

 

Master H15/16-44 - NYC, New Haven (Post McGinnis), Rock Island, Jersey Central, Milwaukee Road, Long Island "Dashing Dan", Pennsy, Southern (AGS), UP

 

Master 1932 ARA Box Car - NYC "Demonstrator", Maine Central, Central of Georgia, MP, N de M, Linde Air Products, NC&STL, Nickel Plate

 

Master 50' GARX Reefer - Chicago & Eastern Illinois, C&NW, Rio Grande, N&W, Toledo Peoria & Western, IC, SP

 

Master 3 and 6-bay Cylindrical Hopper - Potocan, Cancarb, Conrail, Westroc, Rail Logistics, Hooker Chemical, GN, Wabash

 

Master Articulated Auto Carrier - NS "Horsehead", SF, TOAX, BTTX, NS

 

Master 36' Wood Reefer - Agar Packing, Lange Creamery, Nuckoll's Refrigerator, Dold Packing, NY Despatch, Pittsburgh Provision & Packing, Rex Canned Meats, Schwarzchild & Sulzberger Lard

 

Master 50' Single Door Postwar Box Car - NYC, CN, C&O, MP, N de M, NP "Savings Bonds", Reading

 

Master FMC 5077 Double Door Boxcar - Camino Placerville and Lake Tahoe, Seattle & North Coast, UP, Union Railroad of Oregon

 

Cararama Construction Vehicles - Volvo Tipper A40D, Volvo Bulldozer L150C, Volvo Loader L180C, Volvo Excavator EC210

 

http://download.atlasrr.com/0619MCPDF/Summer2019MSRPOnly.pdf

 

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