mdvle Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 ScaleTrains new run of GE ET44s - orders due November 23rd New roadnames/paint schemes - CN (100th Anniversary with White Roof), CSX/Georgia Road, Wabtec New run of - BNSF, CSX, GE Demonstrator, KCS, NS, UP https://www.scaletrains.com/product-category/rivet-counter-ho-scale-ge-es44-gevo/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Accurail - December 2-bay ACF covered hopper - C&NW 3-bay ACF covered hopper - Seaboard 40' Wood Refrigerator Car - GTW USRA Twin Hopper - Louisville Henderson & St. Louis (L&N) 40' Steel Double Door Automobile Box Car - LV http://accurail.com/accurail/CATALOG/2020/2020_December.pdf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Broadway Limited - now available Northern Pacific 4-8-4 https://www.broadway-limited.com/paragon3np4-8-4northern.aspx 6000 Gallon Tank Car https://www.broadway-limited.com/6000gallontankcar.aspx 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Aurora Miniatures - 45' Hi-Cube Dry Containers 15 paint schemes, features working doors with painted/detailed interior, twistlocks included for stacking 3-pack C$45 / $38 Preorder December 7th, ETA April 2021 https://auroraminiatures.com/product/ho-scale-45-hi-cube-dry-containers/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Rapido Trains Freuhauf Trailers (35' and 40') 3 body styles (1x 35', 2x 40'), with and without side doors as appropriate, refrigerated as appropriate. B&M, NH, DL&W, Nickel Plate, UP, PRR, EL, PC, LV, WM, Republic Carloading, AT&SF, Navajo, GN, NP, SP, Pacific Intermountain Express https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/freight-cars/ho-scale-freuhauf-trailers 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) Athearn December - preorders due December 28th, eta December 2021 Genesis HO GP9 Diesel Locomotive - CP (both small and large multimark), SF (yellow warbonnet), TH&B, L&N (both freight and passenger), Boston & Maine (blue dip) and UP (also the B units) http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/112720/01_GEN_GP9_112720.pdf Genesis HO Gas Turbine w/Tender - some lettering variations, #'s 64, 67, 70, 72 (now have LED lighting) http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/112720/02_GEN_Veranda_112720.pdf Genesis HO PS 2893 Covered Hopper - formerly RTR, added details and early/late bodies to take it Genesis - SF, B&O, Central of Georgia, C&NW, GN, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie, Southern http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/112720/03_GEN_PS_2893_112720.pdf RTR HO SD40 Locomotives - SP, Utah Railway, CSX, FURX http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/112720/04_RTR_SD40_112720.pdf HO RTR 50’ FMC Offset Double Door Box Car - BN patched (ex Galveston Wharves, ex Union Railroad of Oregon, ex East St. Louis Junction), Arcata & Mad River, Sierra, Yreka Western http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/112720/05-RTR_50_FMC_Offset_DD_Boxcar_112720.pdf HO RTR Bathtub Gondola w/ Load - CP, Oneida & Western, David J Joseph, UP, Sullivan Scrap, CarMath, Utility Fuels http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/112720/06-RTR_Bathtub_Gondola_112720.pdf Roundhouse HO 40’ High Cube Outside Braced Boxcar - Arizona Eastern Railway, BN, PC, SP, SP/SVSR, Cotton Belt, Golden West http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/112720/07-RND_40_Ribbed_Hi_Cube_Boxcar_112720.pdf Edited November 28, 2020 by mdvle 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Tangent Scale Models - Small Business Saturday release 2 New paint schemes for their GATC 8,000 gallon insulated 1917-design radial course tank car ANPX "Anchor Petroleum Company Tulsa OKLA. 1948+" and NTCX "1922+ Lease" https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/general-american-8000-gallon-1917-design-insulated-radial-course-tank-car/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEngineShed Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 CMR have added the following sizes to their shadow box line. https://www.cmrproducts.com/store/Display-Shadow-Box-p158014175 20x9x10 30x9x10 40x9x10 20x9x13 30x9x13 40x9x13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Tangent Scale Models - Little St. Nick: Holiday Release of 86' Box Car This second release features: CSX "Repaint 1991/92+", CSX "Repaint Conspicuity 2005+", GTW "Original 1977", L&N "Original 1965", NW "Repaint 1975+", PC "Repaint 1969+", WP "Original 1964" They will also have a new run of the CR, DT&I, SOU, and SP schemes from the August release sometime in 2021 given the large number of people who were unable to get any. https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/greenville-86-high-cube-double-plug-door-box-car/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Moloco - all new Northern Pacific Brainerd built 50' XM 15-0 Double-slider box car Pre-orders due January 31st 2021, eta late Q3 2021 Price tba, expected to be similar to current pricing. BN 1972 Cascade Green repaint, 1969 Cascade Green repaint 8' NP Shad+8' NPR Monad, 1956-57 delivery arch letters+5' nomad, 1957 delivery 8' NP Shad.+8' NPR Monad https://www.molocotrains.com/collections/freight-cars/Brainerd 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) Rapido Trains has 2 new tooled items for Christmas E8A/E8B Based on a 3D scan of UP E8 #942 at the Southern California Railway Museum 7 different noses 3 different back ends 2 different nose sides 3 steam generator options 36" fan, 48" fan, or non-dynamic brake options single or dual headlight freight or passenger pilots 3 styles of side grills porthole sides or blanked sides (including some unique variations) skirted or non-skirted fuel tanks original square, sloped or Hyatt roller bearing journal boxes ESU LokSound ditch lights on the VIA versions Otter Valley Railroad has exclusive on VIA 1898 and 1899 (Rapido are doing VIA 1800 and 1802) Road specific details 4 different sand filler hatches PRR Train Phone antenna PRR nose lifting lugs Southern rooftop air tanks Southern large-capacity water tanks UP snow shields 3 different radio antennas cab-side walkways (2 styles) pilot MU hoses ATS shoes 6 different headlight/warning light arrangements many horn styles (in brass) various bug screens, mirrors and wind deflectors numerous grab irons PDF - 3528d5ec-110f-491e-b676-785c746a6e2e.pdf (constantcontact.com) https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/diesel-locomotives/ho-scale-emd-e8a-e8b-locomotives Amtrak 50th Anniversary Commemorative E8 Limited edition (only 500) of Amtrak #4316 - the first Amtrak painted unit in a unique one-off black paint scheme (available in DCC/Sound only) engraved wood presentation box exclusive enamel pin signed certificate of authenticity PDF - b2cb1963-2d67-4247-8f21-04e280ef6bb4.pdf (constantcontact.com) https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/diesel-locomotives/ho-scale-amtrak-4316 GLa Hopper Car Already at the tooling sample stage. PDF - 0f59fa3c-28b8-497b-99b9-9f07fe095cd9.pdf (constantcontact.com) https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/freight-cars/ho-scale-gla-hopper Edited December 25, 2020 by mdvle 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Scotian Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 That's exciting, I have a soft spot for the E8s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Broadway Limited, arriving January 2021 N&W Y6b 2-8-8-2 https://www.broadway-limited.com/paragon3nandwy6b2-8-8-2.aspx Plymouth Switcher - exclusive run for Factory Direct Hobbies https://factorydirecthobbies.com/collections/ho-plymouth-w-series-35-ton-switcher-fdh-exclusive-by-bli 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Athearn - January 2021 - preorders due January 29th, eta December 2021 Genesis 2.0 - SD70M-2 - NS, FEC, Vermont Railway, Providence & Worcester, CN, CN (GT Heritage) http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/122820/01_GEN_SD70M-2_012921.pdf Genesis - FP45 - Milwaukee Road, SF, SF (Kodachrome), SPSF, BNSF, WP http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/122820/02_GEN_FP45_012921.pdf Genesis - F45 - BN, WC http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/122820/03_GEN_F45_012921.pdf Genesis - ICC Caboose - SF, SPSF, Toledo Peoria & Western http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/122820/04_GEN_ICC_Caboose_012921.pdf RTR - 50' Superior Plug Door Boxcar - SP, FGE/Clinchfield, Conrail, PC, N&W, CN http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/122820/06_RTR_50_Superior_PD_012921.pdf RTR - 26' Ore Car with Load - CP, Ferromex, UP (MOW), Conrail, Rio Tinto Group (Australia), SP http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/122820/05_RTR_26_Ore_Car_012921.pdf RTR - Model A Phone Truck - Bell Telephone, NJ Bell, Bell of Pennsylvania, Southwestern Bell, Illinois Bell, New England Telephone, Pacific Bell, Wisconsin Bell, Bell Telephone of Canada http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/122820/08_RTR_Ford-Model-A_Phonetruck_012921.pdf RTR - Ford C Canopy Cab Pumper Fire Truck - Napa, Perryville, Washington DC, Highspire, LA City, Chicago http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/122820/07_RTR_Ford-C_Firetruck_012921.pdf RTR - 40' High-Cube Containers - ONE, MSC/Florens, MSC, Maersk, NYK, Cosco Shipping, Touax/MOL http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/122820/09_RTR_40'_Container_012921.pdf Roundhouse - 50' PD Smooth Side Boxcar - Bangor & Aroostook, Rio Grande, Pennsylania, CP, Southern, D&H http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/122820/10_RND_50_Smooth_Side_PD_Boxcar_012921.pdf 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Accurail - January items 3-Bay Pullman Standard Covered Hoppers - BN 2-Bay ACF Covered Hopper - data only 40' Double Door Rib-Side Automobile Boxcar - Milwaukee Road 3-Bay ACF Covered Hopper - CP 40' Steel Reefer - Agar Packing Company 36' Fowler Wood Boxcar - Saint Louis Brownsville & Mexico http://www.accurail.com/accurail/CATALOG/2021/2021_January.pdf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Interesting new product from Piko - they are doing a Whitcomb center cab switcher built in the US for use in Europe during WW2, though post war many returned to the US and also to Canada. see pages 170/171 in the PDF catalog - https://www.piko.de/KAT_PDF/99501.pdf Google Translate is so-so, but it will have traction tires and the type of coupler isn't clear - though perhaps unlikely that Piko would tool up a North American coupler - but even if the model comes with European coupler it could be an easy fix given the scarcity of small North American switchers available. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Buried even further down the Piko catalogue, on page 376, is their intent to produce a Siemens Desiro 2 car Diesel multiple unit in NCTD Sprinter livery, it looks sharp! Not cheap at €259.99 sans sound etc but certainly nice for passenger service in current times. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Given that the Escondido branch that those Sprinters run on still has a freight service that's an interesting subect for a modern layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 20 hours ago, Allegheny1600 said: Buried even further down the Piko catalogue, on page 376, is their intent to produce a Siemens Desiro 2 car Diesel multiple unit in NCTD Sprinter livery, it looks sharp! Not cheap at €259.99 sans sound etc but certainly nice for passenger service in current times. Good point - it is going to take a while for the idea that the FRA will allow European passenger stuff to filter through both on the prototype, but also on less strict model layouts who want to have a bit of fun with a modern passenger service. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Arrowhead Models - now available, 2nd run of their gondola, now with white interiors https://arrowheadmodels.com/collections/shop/products/gonx-330000-330099-as-delivered-greenville-2494-railgon-gondola 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 31/12/2020 at 18:21, Allegheny1600 said: Buried even further down the Piko catalogue, on page 376, is their intent to produce a Siemens Desiro 2 car Diesel multiple unit in NCTD Sprinter livery, it looks sharp! Not cheap at €259.99 sans sound etc but certainly nice for passenger service in current times. Having travelled on those services numerous times to visit various breweries I do fancy one of those. However they require raised platforms with floding back ramps to allow frieght to pass at night so would be interesting as to how to make them work. Would certainly be a talking point at Freemo meets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 On 08/01/2021 at 02:06, roundhouse said: Having travelled on those services numerous times to visit various breweries I do fancy one of those. However they require raised platforms with floding back ramps to allow frieght to pass at night so would be interesting as to how to make them work. Would certainly be a talking point at Freemo meets. Only if you care to support your HO wheelchair passengers. The standard non-high-level platform height in North America is 8", the commuter bilevels have some sort of recessed 25" platform for disabled access. SIemens Desiro brochure says 550mm level boarding (21.6") so there is no reason the European rolling stock couldn't use 8" platforms - and if you really wanted the easy way to accomdate your disabled customers would be a portable lift, kept secured in a little hut out of the way on the platform (this is what VIA does). (or you could do the GO style raised platform that is set back, and train personnel put in place a ramp to bridge the gap between the 25" platform and the train). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, mdvle said: Only if you care to support your HO wheelchair passengers. The standard non-high-level platform height in North America is 8", the commuter bilevels have some sort of recessed 25" platform for disabled access. SIemens Desiro brochure says 550mm level boarding (21.6") so there is no reason the European rolling stock couldn't use 8" platforms - and if you really wanted the easy way to accomdate your disabled customers would be a portable lift, kept secured in a little hut out of the way on the platform (this is what VIA does). (or you could do the GO style raised platform that is set back, and train personnel put in place a ramp to bridge the gap between the 25" platform and the train). At Santa Barbara they have a small raised platform but also a small manual lift stored in a small hut which is what I have seen used but not the raised platform . Modelled both on my N scale layout of Santa Barbara. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Tangent Scale Models - new run of Bethlehem 52'6" 70-ton gondolas Baltimore & Ohio "O-59A 3-1940 Capitol Dome Delivery" Baltimore & Ohio "1957 O-59 Repaint" Central Railroad of Pennsylvania (CRP) "Original 1944" Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) "Restencil 1952" Lehigh Valley "USRE Green 1970" Lehigh Valley "Gray 5-1973" Wellsville, Addison & Galeton (WAG) "1961 Paint" Western Maryland "Chessie 1980" https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/bethlehem-70-ton-riveted-drop-end-gondola/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Atlas January - preorders due February 17th Master - MP15DC - FURX, LTEX, The Prairie Line, MP, NS, Reading, Southern, SP Master - NSC Newsprint Box Car (ex TLT) - CN, CP, CV, Boise Cascade, BCOL Master - 73' Center Partition Car - Iowa Northern Railway, NS, First Union Rail, Willamette and Pacific, BNSF, CP (Soo), TTX, UP Trainman - 3560 Covered Hopper - Cancarb (ACFX), Georgia Pacific, Chessie System (C&O), CSX, Duluth Missabe & Iron Range, Kerr-McGee (ACFX), Potash Corp. http://download.atlasrr.com/0121MCPDF/0121ASMCMSRPOnly.pdf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now