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Halloween-themed offset-side two-bay hoppers from PIKO America

By | August 30, 2022
Model of two-bay hopper with halloween artwork on side in front of white background

Halloween-themed offset-side two-bay hoppers Scale: Large scale (1:24) Price: $111.99 each Manufacturer: PIKO America LLC, 4610 Alvarado Canyon Rd., Ste. 5, San Diego, CA 92120; piko-america.com Halloween hopper features: Glow-in-the-dark highlights Molded handrails and stirrup steps Plastic wheelsets Hook-and-loop couplers Minimum recommended radius, 23.6” Release date: September 2022 Paint schemes: Monster Mayhem and Tacky Tombstones No. […]

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Pedestrian barriers and photographers with working camera flash in HO scale

By | August 29, 2022
Road scene with photographers behind pedestrian barriers

Pedestrian barriers and photographers with flash Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Pedestrian barrier 16-pack and photographer with working camera flash, $20 each Manufacturer: East Coast Circuits LLC, P.O. Box 25412 Providence, RI 02905; 401-400-0668; eastcoastcircuits.com Pedestrian barrier features: 3-D printed parts Figures and display not included Photographer features: Works on 9-12V AC or DC power On/off switch included Four […]

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Freight building block car R/C starter set from PIKO America

By | August 29, 2022
Small orange locomotive and two flat cars on track with building blocks in foreground and white background

Freight building block car R/C starter set Scale: Large scale (1:24) Price: $439.99 Era: Modern Manufacturer: PIKO America LLC, 4610 Alvarado Canyon Rd., Ste. 5, San Diego, CA 92120; piko-america.com Freight building block car R/C starter set features: Includes General Electric 25-ton diesel locomotive, two flatcars with building block decks, R/C pocket remote with eight selectable […]

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Woodward Dream Cruise series 1 from Greenlight Collectibles

By | August 29, 2022
Drawing of the side of six classic cars in multiple colors

Woodward Dream Cruise series 1 Scale: 1:64 Price: Single-sale car, $6.99; six-pack, $41.94 Era: 1967-1969 Manufacturer: Greenlight Collectibles 5901 Lakeside Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN., 46278, 317-287-0600, greenlighttoys.com Features: Chrome accents Die-case metal chassis Rubber tires Scale details Limited edition   Paint Schemes: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible (blue and silver), 1967 Shelby GT500 (scarlet and gray), 1968 […]

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Railfan photographer with working camera flash from East Coast Circuits

By | August 29, 2022
Railroad crossing scene with railfan photographers taking pictures

Railfan photographer with flash Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $20 Manufacturer: East Coast Circuits LLC, P.O. Box 25412 Providence, RI 02905; 401-400-0668; eastcoastcircuits.com Photographer features: Works on 9-12V AC or DC power Track sensor included Barriers and display not included Release date: October 2022 News & Products is a regular feature of Trains.com for model railroad operators and builders to […]

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ScaleTrains TTX class F68AH bulkhead flatcar

By | August 29, 2022
Drawing of brown bulkhead flatcar with white background

Class F68AH bulkhead flatcar Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $49.99 Era: 1969 to present (depending on scheme) Manufacturer: ScaleTrains, 7598 Highway 411, Benton, TN 37307; 844-987-2467; scaletrains.com Features: Road-number-specific details Factory-applied laser-cut wood deck Transverse deck risers and recessed deck tie-down details Photo-etched stainless steel crossover platforms Factory-applied metal grab irons, uncoupling levers, and trainline hoses Early […]

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2022 Walthers Model Railroad Scholarship Winners announced

By | August 26, 2022
Walthers logo

Milwaukee, WI – Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. is pleased to introduce the winners of the firm’s 2022 Model Railroad Scholarships, Kinzer Hurt and Michael Newman. Both are students at Clemson University; Kinzer is currently in his third year of Landscape Architecture studies, while Michael will be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Now in its […]

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Walthers President receives 2022 Bobbye Hall Award

By | August 26, 2022
A man and woman stand holding plaque

The Hobby Manufacturers Association presented the 2022 Bobbye Hall Distinguished Service Award to Stacey Walthers Naffah, president of Wm. K. Walthers Inc. The award is named in honor of the late Bobbye Hall, who served the model railroad industry in various capacities during her career. Stacey was nominated for the award “for her continuous dedication […]

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Athearn Genesis Electro-Motive Division SD90MAC diesel locomotive

By | August 26, 2022
Drawing of large yellow diesel locomotive

Athearn Genesis HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD90MAC diesel locomotive Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM connector, $259.99; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder, $359.99. Add $10 for Primed for Grime models. Era: 1996+ to present (varies depending on scheme) Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com Electro-Motive Division SD90MAC diesel locomotive features: […]

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Athearn Genesis Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACU diesel locomotive

By | August 26, 2022
Drawing of diesel locomotive decorated in marron and gray scheme

Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACU diesel locomotive Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM connector, $259.99; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder, $359.99. Add $10 for Primed for Grime. Era: 2016 to present Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com SD70ACU diesel locomotive features: Body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers Celcon handrails Detailed cab interior Die-cast metal […]

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Milwaukee, Racine & Troy American Car & Foundry 50’-6” boxcar kit

By | August 26, 2022
Blue boxcar with white door with white background

Milwaukee, Racine & Troy American Car & Foundry 50′-6″ boxcar Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $27.99 Era: December 1987+ Manufacturer: Produced by Accurail, available from Kalmbach Hobby Store, KalmbachHobbyStore.com Features: Separate underbody details Factory-installed brake wheel Molded ladders, crossover platforms, and stirrup steps Modeler-installed doors included (two each 10-foot plug and Youngstown) Roller-bearing trucks Steel weight […]

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Logic Rail Technologies announces new Layout Command Control Fast Clocks

By | August 25, 2022
Drawing of digital fast clock

LCC fast clock Price: Standard (0.8” digits), $89.95; large version (2.3” digits), $135.95 Manufacturer: Logic Rail Technologies, 21175 Tomball Pkwy., Ste. 287, Houston, TX, 77070; 281-251-5813; logicrailtech.com Features: Local 12 or 24 hour time format PM indicator Ability to change the network time and fast rate Configurable features (pause time upon power up, flashing colon when clock […]

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