News & Products for the week of February 2nd 2026
Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of February 2nd 2026.
HO scale locomotives
Broadway Limited Imports ATSF Class 2900 4-8-4 steam locomotive
Price: Direct-current model, $799.99; with DCC and sound, $899.99
Manufacturer: Broadway Limited Imports, 9 East Tower Circle, Ormond Beach, FL 32174; 386-673-8900; broadway-limited.com
ATSF Class 2900 4-8-4 features include:
- Handcrafted brass boiler, cab, and tender with die-cast metal chassis
- Five-pole can motor with skew-wound armature
- Individually controllable headlight, cab light, and rear emergency light
- Factory-installed engineer and fireman figure
- Separately applied detail parts throughout
- Recommended minimum radius, 18″
Release date: To be announced
Road names: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (modern day, as-built, post-1947, and 1950 appearances). Also available painted black but unlettered, painted brass, and in fictional schemes (large ATSF heralds and 1870s scheme).
HO scale commuter equipment
Rapido New York City Transit Authority R32 “Brightliner” subway cars
Price: Two-car sets — unpowered, $319.95; direct-current model without sound, $399.95; and with DCC and sound, $509.95. Car plus lighted display, $399.95. Subway display platform, $79.95.
Manufacturer: Rapido Trains Inc., 382 High St., Buffalo, NY 14204; 905-474-3314; rapidotrains.com
New York City Transit Authority R32 “Brightliner” subway cars features include:
- Available as two-car sets (powered or unpowered options)
- NEM-style close-coupling system
- Track-powered, flicker-free interior lighting compatible with DC and DCC layouts
- Directional lighting, including headlights and red taillights
- Multi-color interior detailing
- Underbody details include separate electrical lines, conduit, and equipment boxes
- Display set with platforms and car plus platform options
Release date: To be announced
Road names: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (modern logo, 2000+) and New York City Transit Authority (TA logo, 1964+ and 1970+; two-tone “M” logo, 1985+).
HO scale rolling stock
Athearn Gunderson 60-foot double-plug-door boxcar
Price: Single car, $51.99; three-pack, $129.99
Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com
Gunderson 60-foot double-plug-door boxcar features include:
- Separately applied wire grab irons and etched-metal crossover platforms
- Body-mounted McHenry plastic scale couplers
- 36” metal wheels with RP-25 contour
- Minimum radius, 18″; recommended radius, 22″
Release date: June 2027
Road names: BNSF Ry. (single cars and three-pack); Canadian National (single cars and three-pack); Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Maine Central; New York, New Haven & Hartford; New York Central; Northern Pacific; Railbox; and Southern Pacific. Single cars only unless noted.
WalthersProto 65-foot mill gondola
Price: $49.98
Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218; 414-527-0770; walthers.com
- Factory-installed grab irons and other detail parts
- Proto-Max metal couplers
- 33″ metal wheels with RP-25 contour
Release date: Summer 2026
Road names: CSX, Burlington Northern, Canadian National, Conrail, Denver & Rio Grande Western, and Milwaukee Road. Two road numbers per scheme.
HO scale details and accessories
Silver Spike Designs 1960s tamper
Price: $59
Manufacturer: Silver Spike Designs, silverspikedesigns.com
1960s tamper features include:
- 3D-printed resin kit with one-piece body, one-piece roof, and wheels
- Multiple accessory components for the various buggies
- Paint and decals not included
- Also available in O ($110) and N ($28) scales
Release date: Available now
O scale locomotives
Atlas Premier O 2-8-0 steam locomotive
Price: $879.95
Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205; 908-687-0880; shop.atlasrr.com
2-8-0 steam locomotive features include:
- Die-cast metal boiler and tender
- Metal wheels and axles
- Metal handrails and bell
- Die-cast metal truck sides
- Gang plank with diamond plating between tender and engine (stamped brass)
Release date: Fourth quarter 2026
Road names: Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range; Canadian Pacific; East Tennessee & Western North Carolina; Lake Superior & Ishpeming; Nickel Plate Road; Southern Ry.; Wabash; and U.S. Army.
O scale rolling stock
Atlas Premier O American Car & Foundry three-bay Center Flow covered hopper
Price: $99.95
Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205; 908-687-0880; shop.atlasrr.com
American Car & Foundry three-bay Center Flow covered hopper features include:
- ABS body
- Metal wheelsets
- Die-cast metal couplers and trucks
- 1:48 dimensions
Release date: 4th quarter 2026
Road names: Chessie System (Western Maryland reporting marks), BNSF Ry., Cargill Salt, French’s, Reading & Northern, and Soo Line. Two road numbers per scheme.
News & Products is a regular feature of Trains.com for model railroad operators and builders to get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more. Model railroad product news may include HO, N, O, S, and Z scales. Product release dates and prices will vary according to each manufacturer. If you are a manufacturer and have new product releases, please e-mail Senior Editor Cody Grivno at cody.grivno@firecrown.com.
