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    HO Scale Manufacturer Videos / Product Updates

    in USA & Canadian Railroads

    Posted

    Rapido Newsletter 165 brings the news that orders for the VIA HEP2 Budd coaches has been so strong that Rapido has decided to tool up the correct sides and underbody for the HEP2 coaches

     

    If sales go over 1500 coaches by June 15th they will also tool up the correct interiors.

     

    Video of Rapido visiting the VIA Toronto Maintenance Centre to measure the HEP2 coaches:

     

     

     

    UP clearing snow at Troy CA on Donner Pass

    in USA & Canadian Railroads

    Posted

    Drone footage of snow removal operations.

     

    First video has them clearing one of the tracks by plowing, second video has them using the rotary to clear the 2nd track that had snow put on it clearing the first track.  Person who posted them to YouTube has a good description of what is happening in the video descriptions on YouTube.

     

     

     

     

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    LNER J70 - O Gauge

    in Rapido Trains

    Posted

    22 hours ago, Mike Bellamy said:

    Copied from the Accurascale topic posted earlier today by one of the directors. Seems they have the confidence that was lacking from Rapido.

     

    Unless Accurascale release a J70 I don't think you can make such a claim as the potential market for different models will be a factor in a decision by any company.

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    LNER J70 - O Gauge

    in Rapido Trains

    Posted

    8 hours ago, Mike Bellamy said:

    So what about Ixion who produced the first real RTR 7mm loco

     

    Not a fair comparison.

     

    There is a difference in the financial calculations when the company is a side project and the owner(s) have full time jobs to pay their day to day life costs vs a company that is actually paying salaries to multiple employees plus the other additional costs (rent/insurance/etc).

     

     

    LNER J70 - O Gauge

    in Rapido Trains

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Pint of Adnams said:

     And who says a market exists for GWR in O?

     

    Others have answered this.

     

    7 hours ago, Pint of Adnams said:

    The point with the J70 is that all of the research for it and the accompanying tram carriages has been done for the 4mm models

     

    Not sure what your point here is.

     

    The research has also been done for the 15xx

     

    And the accompanying tram carriages weren't being proposed/offered.

     

    LNER J70 - O Gauge

    in Rapido Trains

    Posted

    On 28/02/2023 at 15:29, Pint of Adnams said:

    Great Eastern yes, Great Western no way - already better provided for by others in the scale.

     

    Except those others aren't offering the 15xx.

     

    It can often be easier to sell into a market that already exists (GWR) than to attempt to have a none-existent market (Great Eastern in 7mm) to yourself.

     

    Once your name is established in a given market (this case O/7mm) then you can try being more adventurous.

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    LNER J70 - O Gauge

    in Rapido Trains

    Posted

    2 hours ago, ngtrains.com said:

    Announcing something into a new scale then sitting back and waiting for people to beat down the door wanting one isn’t going to (didn’t ) work. The J70 got very little promotion compared to what the 00 & N stuff gets in established market sectors. one might think it was a half baked intent in the first place.

     

    One would also think that the expectations would be based on the amount of promotion done.

     

     

    HO North American Product News

    in USA & Canadian Railroads

    Posted

    Athearn - March 2023 - preorders due March 31st 2023 - eta July 2024

     

    Genesis - SD60M "Tri-clops" - UP, CSX (Legendary Livery), BN, BNSF, CP, Webb Asset Management, Buffalo & Pittsburgh, Hudson Bay Railway

    http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022423/01_GENHO_SD60M_Triclops_022423.pdf

     

    Genesis - SD70 Series - CSX, UP, EMD Leasing, Lake State Railway, Ontario Northland, SF, BNSF

    http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022423/02_GENHO_SD70M_022423.pdf

     

    Genesis - GE "Slab Side" Gas Turbine - UP plus 3 "Legendary Liveries" - GE Demonstrator, SP, C&O

    http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022423/03_GENHO_Turbine_022423.pdf

     

    NEW - Genesis - 60' ATSF/Texarcana Rebuilt Xb-172 Auto Parts Boxcar - GTW, CN, SF, Wisconsin Southern, Midwest Railcar

    http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022423/04_GEN_60ft_Texarcana_Box_Car_022423.pdf

     

    Genesis - PC&F 50' Boxcar - MKT, Evergreen Freight, SP, Data only

    http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022423/05_GEN_50ft_PCF_Box_Car_022423.pdf

     

    EMD Model 40 Locomotive - Shop Goat, Professional Locomotive Services, Electro-Motive, US Army, Borg Warner Calumet Steel, Faded Red/Yellow, Blue/Grey

    http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022423/06_ATHHO_Model_40_022423.pdf

     

    30' NACC 8,000 Gallon Tank Car - Hamm's, Penguin Ginger Ale, Wyandotte Chemicals, Vulcan Chemicals, GATX

    http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022423/07_ATHHO_30' 8000k_Tank_022423.pdf

     

    Ford C Rescue Truck - Fire Ground Support, Valley Fire Department, County Fire Department, Tri-County SWAT, Rural Fire District, Department Public Safety

    http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022423/08_ATHHO_Ford C_Rescue_022423.pdf

     

    Ford F850 Box Van - UP, GN, MP, NYC, Irv & Son Moving, White, Yello

    http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022423/09_ATHHO_Ford 850_Boxvan_022423.pdf

     

    NEW - 60' Container - Canadian Tire, Undecorated

    http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/022423/10_ATHHO_60ft_Container_022423.pdf

     

     

     

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    Magazines / Specials

    in USA & Canadian Railroads

    Posted

    Model Railroad Planning 2023

     

    Model Railroad Planning 2023 includes 12 all-new stories packed with tips for planning your model railroad. You’ll get design ideas for N, HO, and O scales from top modelers like Lance Mindheim, Bernard Kempinski, and more.

     

    Take your layout to the next level with projects from top modelers including:

    • Modeling the Pennsy in North Philadelphia: How to model a big railroad in a manageable size
    • Managing Complexity: Increase the odds of finishing your project
    • Build It Before You Build It: Build a model of your model railroad to check your design ideas
    • A Shift from N to HO: Learn how to switch scales

    And much more!

    Pages: 92

     

    https://kalmbachhobbystore.com/product/special-issue/vt-mrp230101-c

    Virtual Events (slideshows/live events/rpms)

    in USA & Canadian Railroads

    Posted

    Hindsight 20/20 15.0

     

    Now available to register (for free), Saturday March 4th 2023 - 11:30am - 6:00pm EST

     

    11:30 - 12:00  Modeling Loray, Virginia on the N&W in 1956

    12:15 - 12:45  PRR Shift in Car Types for Lime Service - Focus on a Single Plant from the late 40's through 50's

    1:00 - 1:30  "The Art of Model Railroading": A History of Frank Ellison and the Delta Lines

    1:45 - 2:15  Illinois Central 1937 & 1944 Modified AAR Boxcars - 1950s

    2:30 - 3:15  Break

    3:15 - 3:45  Scratch building structures from styrene

    4:00 - 4:30  Deciphering the NH DL-109 Details and Paint Schemes

    4:45 - 5:15  Building Cars from Brass and 3D Printed Car Sides

    5:30 - 6:00  Scratch that Etch or How to Create Etchings for Your Modeling Projects

     

    Registration - http://speedwitchmedia.com/product/hindsight-20-20-15-0-registration/

     

    PDF - http://speedwitchmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hindsight2020-flier-15.0-rev1.pdf

    HO North American Product News

    in USA & Canadian Railroads

    Posted

    Catch up - Atlas Fall 2023

     

    Master - GP40-2 - Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay, CSX, Indiana Harbor Belt, ON, SP, UP, Rio Grande, SP

     

    Master - U30B - BN, CSX, Georgia Central, WP, Chessie, N&W, NdeM

     

    NEW - Master - CNCF 5000 Box Car - Ann Arbor, Atlantic & Western, CP, Columbus & Greenville, Ferromex, Moscow Camden & San Augustine, NdeM

     

    NEW - Master Plus - Portec 3000 Covered Hopper - The Andersons, Boston & Maine, Midwest Railcar, Milwaukee Road, Winifrede RR, Winchester & Western

     

    Master - Slab Side Hopper - CGLX, CN, CP, TH&B

     

    Master - USRA Steel Rebuilt Boxcar - Canton Railroad, Chicago West Pullman & Southern, Georgia Railroad, GN, PC, SF, Wellsville Addison & Galeton RR

     

    Master - 51'6" Bulkhead Flat Car - Algoma Central, BCR, CN, DW&P, Indiana Harbor Belt, North American Car Leasing, Montana Rail Link

     

    Ford 1978 Fairmont - Black, Light Chamois, Silver Metallic, Dark Jade Metallic, Medium Chestnut Metallic, Medium Blue, Dark Cordovan Metallic

     

    https://download.atlasrr.com/1122MCPDF/Fall2022HONMSRPOnly.pdf

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    N North American Product News & Videos

    in USA & Canadian Railroads

    Posted

    Catch up - Atlas Fall 2022

     

    NEW - Master SD45 (low nose / high nose) - SP, EL, BN, Pennsy, NW, NYS&W, D&RGW

     

    Master - H15/16-44 - Jersey Central, NH, NYC, Rock Island, Long Island, Pennsy, Southern, UP

     

    Master - Trinity PD5000 Covered Hopper - ADM, CLI Industries, ConAgra Mills, FCC Catalysts, Grace Davison, KCS, NS

     

    Master - Coalveyor Bathtub Gondola - Reisner Scrap Metals, Cobra Trading, Frontier Scrap Metals, David Joseph, Chicago & Illinios Midland, Kansas City Power & Light, Utility Fuels

     

    Master - ACF 70-ton 52' Gondola - Conrail, DL&W, Pennsy, SCL, SP, WP, D&H

     

    Master - USRA Steel Rebuilt Box Car - Canton Railroad, Chicago West Pullman & Southern, Georgia Railroad, PC, SF, Wellsveille Addison & Galeton RR, GN

     

    Ford F-2150/350 Pickup Truck Sets - White, Safety Yellow, Safety Orange, LORAM, Herzog, Ferromex, Long Island RR

     

    Ford 1978 Fairmont - Black, Light Chamois, Silver Metallic, Dark Jade Metallic, Medium Chestnut Metallic, Medium Blue, Dark Cordovan Metallic

     

    https://download.atlasrr.com/1122MCPDF/Fall2022HONMSRPOnly.pdf

     

    N North American Product News & Videos

    in USA & Canadian Railroads

    Posted

    Atlas - Winter 2023 - preorders due March 22nd

     

    Master - GP-38 - CM&Q, C&NW, Conrail, FURX, Indiana Harbor Belt, P&W, Rock Island Rail, NW, Southern

     

    Master - Trinity 17,600 Gallon Corn Syrup Tank Car - GATX, Tate & Lyle, Tate & Lyle Staley, ADM, Cargill, Minnesota Corn Processors, ON

     

    Master - GSI 60' Flat Car - BN, ICG, NW, NP, Pennsy, UP

     

    Trainman - 50' Mechanical Reefer -  SF, PFE, BN, CN, CP, Tropicana

     

    Mobile Office Container - Aries, Mobile Mini, Triumph, Wilmot

     

    NEW Styles - Layout lighting - Square Lighting (Single Arm / Double Arm / Four Arm / Wall Mount)

     

    Collectors Holiday Series - Atlas website only - July 4th, Halloween

     

    http://download.atlasrr.com/0123MCPDF/Winter2023MSRPOnly.pdf

    HO North American Product News

    in USA & Canadian Railroads

    Posted

    Atlas - Winter 2023 - preorders due March 22nd

     

    Master - Dash 8-32/39/40B and Dash 8-40BW - CSX (YN2), LMX (GE Leasing), SP, Pan Am, PW, RJ Corman, Western Maryland Scenic RR, Amtrak California, Amtrak Phase V, BNSF, RJ Corman

     

    Master - Trinity 17,600 Gallon Corn Syrup Tank Car - GATX, Tate & Lyle, Tate & Lyle Staley, ADM, Cargill, Minnesota Corn Processors, ON

     

    Master - 36' Wood Reefer - Baum's Better Beef, Memphis Packing Corporation, St. Louis Refrigerator Car, Swift (1949 Scheme), Wilson Packing Certified Ham, Kahn's, Nuckoll's

     

    Master - ACF 3 & 6 Bay Cylindrical Hopper - Cargill Salt, CEMEX (Mexico), J.M. HUBER, Saskatchewan Minerals, Wilkes-Barre Milling, Ziegler Chemical, Kaiser Aluminum, NW

     

    Mobile Office Container - Aries, Mobile Mini, Triumph, Wilmot

     

    Viaduct Kits - Concrete (Single / Double), Cut Stone (Single / Double), Rough Stone (Single / Double)

     

    NEW Styles - Layout Lighting -  Square Light (Single Arm / Double Arm / Four Arm / Wall Mount)

     

    Holiday Collector Cars - Atlas online store only - Halloween, July 4th

     

    Collectors Alternate History paint schemes - Atlas online store only - Dash 8-40BW in SF Yellow Bonnet or SF Blue Bonnet

     

    Collectors Alternate History paint schemes - Atlas online store only - BN Bicententinial Cylindrical Hopper

     

    http://download.atlasrr.com/0123MCPDF/Winter2023MSRPOnly.pdf

     

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    O North American Product News & Videos

    in USA & Canadian Railroads

    Posted

    Atlas - Winter 2023 - preorders due March 29th

     

    Next announcement in April

     

    Premier - PS-2 2-Bay Hopper - C&NW/CGW, Duluth Missabe & Iron Range, Full-O-Pep Feeds, Jersey Central, SP, US Borax

     

    Premier - Coalporter - BN, CSX, David J Joseph, Pennsy, Reading & Northern, SF

     

    Premier - 40' PS-1 Box Car with 7' Door - Cotton Belt, Maine Central, NH, EL, Port Huron & Detroit, WP

     

    https://download.atlasrr.com/0123MCPDF/Winter2023OMSRPOnly.pdf

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