News & Products for the week of September 2nd 2025
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 September 2nd, 2025.
HO scale locomotives
Fox Valley Models 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotive
Price: Direct-current model with 21-pin connector, $439.99; with dual-mode ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder, speakers in boiler and tender, and ESU-designed “PowerPack” with two super capacitors, $549.99
Manufacturer: ScaleTrains, 4901 Old Tasso Rd. NE, Cleveland, TN 37312; 844-987-2467; scaletrains.com
2-8-4 Berkshire features:
- Die-cast metal boiler and tender body
- Light-emitting-diode lighting
- Metal semi-scale Type E knuckle couplers
- Metal handrails and handrail posts
- Positionable cab roof vents
- Printed builder’s plate with detailed information
Release date: June 2026
Road names: Nickel Plate Road, Chesapeake & Ohio, Erie, and Pere Marquette.
Third & Townsend Models and Sunset Models 4-8-0 “Mollies”
Price: $1,795.99 (with SoundTraxx Blunami decoder, add $75; Digital Command Control ready, subtract $50). Prices subject to change.
Manufacturer: Third & Townsend Models and Sunset Models, 510-342-4389, thirdandtownsendmodels.com
Features on Third & Townsend Models and Sunset Models 4-8-0 “Mollies”:
- Brass construction
- Detailed cab with painted handles and dials
- Four versions: Norfolk & Western (as-delivered, in-service, Strasburg, and experimental M-2 1100)
- Models produced to reservations
- Operating cab roof vents, tender water and oil hatches, and operating cab apron
- SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder
Release date: Summer 2026 (estimated)
Road names: Norfolk & Western; Chesapeake & Western; Atlanta, Birmingham & Coast; Atlantic Coast Line; and Winston-Salem Southbound
HO scale passenger equipment
Broadway Limited Pullman five-car heavyweight passenger set
Price: $449.99
Manufacturer: Broadway Limited Imports, 9 East Tower Circle, Ormond Beach, FL 32174; 386-673-8900; broadway-limited.com
Pullman five-car heavyweight passenger set features:
- Detailed interiors and underbody
- Set includes the following heavyweight cars: one combine, one business car, and three coaches
- Sprung, operating diaphragms
- Minimum radius, 18″
- Also available in holiday-themed paint scheme
Release date: To be announced
Road names: Chessie Steam Special; 1947 Freedom Train; Baltimore & Ohio; and Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern.
Golden Gate Depot 80-foot Common Standard Harriman passenger cars
Price: $139.95
Manufacturer: Third & Townsend Models, 510-342-4389, thirdandtownsendmodels.com
Golden Gate Depot 80-foot Common Standard Harriman car features:
- Body styles include class 72-IC-1 and 72-IC-2 “subs”, class 72-C-1 through 72-C-4 coaches, class 75-CS Harriman lounges, class 77-D-3 and 77-D-4 diner and SP hamburger grill, and class 72-O-1 observation car
- Compatible with 18” radius curves
- Injection-molded plastic construction
- Lighted and painted interiors
Release date: Winter 2025
Road names: Southern Pacific, Illinois Central, Oregon-Washington RR & Navigation Co., Rock Island, and Union Pacific
HO scale rolling stock
Conowingo Caboose No. 4
Price: $47
Manufacturer: Conowingo Models; conowingomodels.com
Caboose No. 4 features:
- Laser-cut wood components
- Inspired by Pickering caboose No. 4 on Niles Canyon Ry.
- Custom decals
- 3D printed parts
- Tichy Train Group details
- Trucks and couplers sold separately
Release date: Available now
Road names: Pickering Valley.
WalthersMainline Pullman-Standard 40-foot PS-1 boxcar
Price: $39.98
Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218; 414-527-0770; walthers.com
Pullman-Standard 40-foot PS-1 boxcar features:
- Pullman-Standard ends without rectangle stiffeners
- Pullman-Standard “bowtie” roof with flat end panels
- Factory-applied Apex steel running board with see-through tread
- 6-foot Superior doors, non-opening
- Also available undecorated
Release date: Winter 2026
Road names: Chicago & Eastern Illinois; Canadian Pacific; Chesapeake & Ohio; Chicago & North Western; Copper Range; Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic; Missouri-Kansas-Texas; and Port Huron & Detroit.
WalthersProto Gunderson 48-foot all purpose well car
Price: $55.98
Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218; 414-527-0770; walthers.com
Gunderson 48-foot all purpose well car features:
- Die-cast metal body
- Factory-installed wire grab irons and brake gear
- Etched-metal walkways
- 33″ metal wheelsets
- Factory installed trailer hitches at each end
- Minimum radius, 22″; recommended radius, 24″
- Also available undecorated
Release date: Winter 2026
Road names: BNSF Ry., Burlington Northern, Coe Rail Inc., and TTX.
HO scale structures
WalthersSpaces vintage gas station interior kit
Price: $11.98; with gas station kit, $64.98
Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218; 414-527-0770; walthers.com
Vintage gas station interior kit features:
- Printed interior for two rooms
- 3D printed tool chest
- Two light-emitting-diode lights
Release date: Fall 2025
N scale structures
WalthersTrainline Victorian houses five-structure kit
Price: Five-pack, $75.98; individual houses, $24.98 each
Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218; 414-527-0770; walthers.com
Victorian houses five-structure kit features:
- Detailed walls, window frames, and porches with period-accurate architectural details
- Houses measure 1-11/16″ x 4-3/16″ x 2-11/16″
- Molded in multiple colors
- Five-pack includes one each of the following kits: Kavanaugh, Queen Anne, Steiner, Painted Lady, and Gingerbread
Release date: Fall 2025
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.
