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Pullman-Standard 85-foot bi-level commuter cars from Walthers

By | August 10, 2022
Yellow and green bi-level passenger car

Pullman-Standard 85-foot bi-level commuter cars Scale: HO (1:87:1) Price: Standard, $89.98; lighted, $99.98 Era: Mid-1950s through mid-1980s Manufacturer: Wm. K. Walthers, Inc., 5601 W. Florist Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53218; 414-527-0770; walthers.com Features: 33” turned metal RP-25 contour wheels Factory-installed grab irons Gallery car interior configuration Light-emitting diode interior lighting (lighted cars only) Proto-Max metal couplers […]

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SoundTraxx Blunami sound decoders

By | August 10, 2022
Computer chip wrapped in white heat-shrink

Blunami sound decoders Scale: HO and small S scale models Price: $169.95 Manufacturer: SoundTraxx, 141 Burnett Dr., Durango, CO 81301; 970-259-0690; soundtraxx.com SoundTraxx Blunami features: Dimensions: 41.9 x 18.8 x 6.8mm Six function outputs 2 Watt, 8-Ohm load audio amplifier 16 sound channels Maximum motor stall current of 2A Maximum function current of 100mA per […]

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Fairbanks-Morse Locomotives, Vol. 1: Diesels from SilverLake Images LLC

By | August 9, 2022
Green book cover with black and white photo of a train engine and cars

Book: Fairbanks-Morse Locomotives Vol. 1: Diesels Price: $35 Publisher: SilverLake Images LLC, available from Ron’s Books, P.O. Box 714, Harrison, NY 10528; 914-967-7541; ronsbooks.com Fairbanks-Morse Locomotives Vol 1 features: 50-page softcover reproduction of two Fairbanks-Morse publications (Fairbanks-Morse Train Master: 2400 Horsepower Diesel Locomotive and Lackawanna Story) Train Master features look at the power plant, transmission, fuel […]

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American Z Line August 2022 diesel locomotive announcements

By | August 9, 2022
Black train locomotive with white background

American Z Line diesel locomotive announcements for August 2022 Scale: Z (1:220) Price: Contact manufacturer Era: Southern Ry. Electro-Motive Division SW1500 diesel locomotive, 1969 to 1980s. Union Pacific Alco PA-1 diesel locomotive, January 1949 to early and mid-1960s. Manufacturer: American Z Line, 6142 Northcliff Blvd., Dublin, OH 43016; 614-764-1703; americanzline.com Electro-Motive Division SW1500 features: AutoLatch couplers Prototype-specific details Directional light-emitting-diode […]

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Atlas Electric Locomotives from SilverLake Images LLC

By | August 9, 2022
Red book with black and white electric locomotive on cover

Book: Atlas Electric Locomotives Price: $35 Publisher: SilverLake Images LLC, available from Ron’s Books, P.O. Box 714, Harrison, NY 10528; 914-967-7541; ronsbooks.com Atlas Electric Locomotives Manufacturers’ Catalog features: 100-page softcover reproduction of an Atlas Car & Manufacturing Co. catalog Looks at advantages of electric storage battery locomotives Features information on drive mechanism and other components Includes […]

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Athearn Genesis HO scale SD70ACe diesel locomotive

By | August 9, 2022
Dark blue and black diesel locomotive

Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe 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 Era: 2006+ to present (varies depending on scheme) Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe diesel locomotive features: Flexible rubber trainline and m.u. hoses Etched-metal see-through steps Separate, […]

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Magor 4948 “Big John” covered hoppers from ExactRail

By | August 9, 2022
Three white train cars

Magor 4948 “Big John” covered hopper Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $59.99 Era: 1960s to 1990s (varies depending on scheme) Manufacturer: ExactRail, 525 E. 1860 S., Provo, UT 84606; 866-945-1701; exactrail.com Features: Wire coupler uncoupling levers, grab irons, brake rods, and level hangers Narrow-style draft box featuring key detail, shank wedges, striker castings, and nut and […]

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Chesapeake & Ohio Alleghany, Va., station from the C&O Historical Society

By | August 8, 2022
Gray station building with black roof and white trim and "Alleghany" sign

Alleghany, Va., C&O Station Scale: HO (1:87:1) Price: $89.95 Era: Post-1920 Manufacturer: Produced by Southern Heritage Models exclusively for the C&O Historical Society, chessieshop.com Alleghany, Va., C&O station features: Laser-cut parts Two waiting rooms Wide eaves Weatherboard (clapboard) siding Copy of C&O Magazine article “C&O’s Last Standard Station Design” from December 2010 included for reference Release date: […]

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North American Car Corp. 50-foot boxcar from Athearn

By | August 8, 2022
Yellow boxcar

North American Car Corp. 50-foot boxcar Scale: N (1:160) Price: $31.99 Era: Mid-1960s through 1970s+ (varies depending on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com North American Car Corp. 50-foot boxcar features: Etched metal stirrup steps Detailed, molded underframe Pullman-Standard or Superior plug doors Pullman-Standard or Stanray (Superior) roof […]

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Athearn HO scale General Electric C44-9W diesel locomotive

By | August 8, 2022
Red and gray train locomotive with "BNSF" on the side

General Electric C44-9W diesel locomotive Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM connector and factory-installed speakers, $169.99 Era: 1990s to mid-2000s+ (varies depending on scheme) Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com General Electric C40-9W diesel locomotive features: Body-mounted McHenry knuckle couplers Road-name-specific horn, snow plow, rear grills, trucks, and antennas Factory […]

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Railroad Cranes, Vol. 1 from SilverLake Images LLC

By | August 8, 2022
Railroad cranes book cover with black and white steam crane

Railroad Cranes, Vol. 1 Price: $35 Publisher: SilverLake Images LLC, available from Ron’s Books, P.O. Box 714, Harrison, NY 10528; 914-967-7541; ronsbooks.com Railroad Cranes, Vol. 1 features:  150-page softcover book featuring reproduction manufacturer catalogs. Burro Cranes Model 15: Includes photos, drawings, specifications, and components. Byers Shovels and Cranes: Covers many models of cranes with information on […]

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40-foot intermodal chassis from Athearn

By | August 8, 2022
Blue, flat semi trailer

40-foot intermodal chassis Scale: HO (1:87:1) Price: Two-pack, $39.99 Era: 1980s to present Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com 40-foot chassis features: Rubber tires Printed mud flaps Raised and lowered landing gear Release date: September 2023 Paint schemes: American Presidential Lines (blue), Flexi-Van (black), TRAC Intermodal (black), Genstar (orange), “K” Line […]

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