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American Z Line diesel locomotive announcements for July 2022 Scale: Z (1:220) Price: Contact manufacturer Era: Wisconsin Central Electro-Motive Division SW1500 diesel locomotive in Canadian National paint, early 2000s to present. Denver & Rio Grande Western Alco PA-1 diesel locomotive, January-February 1947 to March 1950 (as decorated). Manufacturer: American Z Line, 6142 Northcliff Blvd., Dublin, OH 43016; 614-764-1703; americanzline.com American […]

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American Z Line diesel locomotive announcements for July 2022 Scale: Z (1:220) Price: Contact manufacturer Era: Louisville & Nashville Electro-Motive Division SW1500 diesel locomotive, November 1971 to mid-1980s. Freedom Train Alco PA-1 diesel locomotive, 1947 to 1949. Manufacturer: American Z Line, 6142 Northcliff Blvd., Dublin, OH 43016; 614-764-1703; americanzline.com EMD SW1500 features: AutoLatch couplers Prototype-specific details Directional light-emitting-diode lighting Blackened […]

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Pennsylvania RR class K4 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $569 Era: 1914-1928 to 1947-1959 Manufacturer: Bachmann Trains, 1400 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124; 215-533-1600; bachmanntrains.com Pennsylvania RR class K4 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive features: Blackened metal RP-25 contour wheels and side rods Die-cast metal trailing truck Dual-mode TCS WOWSound decoder E-Z […]

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Pullman-Standard 4750-cubic-foot capacity three-bay covered hopper Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Single car, $32; two-pack, $60 (Prices are postpaid to addresses in the U.S. Illinois residents include 9-1/2 percent sales tax). Era: March 1974 to late 1980s Manufacturer: Produced by Accurail, available from CNWHS, P.O. Box 1068, North Riverside, IL 60546. Online orders at cnwhs.org. Pullman-Standard […]

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Pullman-Standard/Trinity Backpacker 5-unit articulated well car Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $144.99 Era: 2000s to present Manufacturer: ScaleTrains, 7598 Highway 411, Benton, TN 37307; 844-987-2467; scaletrains.com Pullman-Standard/Trinity Backpacker 5-unit articulated well car set features: Die-cast metal body Photo-etched stainless-steel see-through walkways Wire grab irons on side and end sills Celcon corner uprights and vertical grabs Detailed […]

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Operator CIMC 40-foot modern angled intermodal containers Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Single container, $10.49, three-pack, $30.99 Era: Late 1990s to present Manufacturer: ScaleTrains, 7598 Highway 411, Benton, TN 37307; 844-987-2467; scaletrains.com Operator CIMC 40-foot modern angled intermodal containers features: Decorated containers feature rooftop reporting marks, warning labels, and capacity data 40-foot standard-height (8’-6” tall) container […]

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Sheffield Farms Creamery Scale: N (1:160) Price: $79.95 Era: 1892 to present Manufacturer: The N Scale Architect, 607-746-8416, thenarch.com Sheffield Farms Creamery features: Completely redesigned with larger overall footprint, interior support system, and upgraded roofing Laser-cut wood fiber board and micro-plywood kit Peel-and-stick laser-cut slate roofing and stone work Illustrated step-by-step instructions Measures 8¾” x 4¼” x 3¾” Vehicles […]

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68-foot flatcars Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: $32.95 (undecorated, $29.95) Era: Late 1970s to present (varies depending on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205, 908-687-0880, shop.atlasrr.com 68-foot flatcars features: Side stake pockets Simulated tie loops, pull plate, and lift ring detail Fish-belly center sill Pull plates and lift rings Accumate couplers Release date: […]

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General American Transportation Corp. 20,700-gallon tank car Scale: N (1:160) Price: $37.95 (undecorated, $29.95) Era: 1965 to present (varies depending on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205, 908-687-0880, shop.atlasrr.com General American Transportation Corp. 20,700-gallon tank car features: Bottom outlet Brake gear and pipes Control housing Five-section non-insulated body Manway One- or two-piece […]

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Operator CIMC 40-foot tarp top containers Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Single container, $10.49 Era: Late 1990s to present Manufacturer: ScaleTrains, 7598 Highway 411, Benton, TN 37307; 844-987-2467; scaletrains.com Operator CIMC 40-foot tarp top containers features: Simulated canvas tarp top 40-foot standard-height (8’-6” tall) container Eight squared vertical nose corrugations 42 angled side wall corrugations Cored-through […]

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45-foot logging flatcar Scale: N (1:160) Price: $29.95 Era: 1942 to 1978+ (varies depending on paint scheme) Manufacturer: Atlas Model Railroad Co., 378 Florence Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205, 908-687-0880, shop.atlasrr.com 45-foot logging flatcar features: Separate, factory-applied brake wheel Solid-bearing trucks Release date: Scheduled for release in second quarter 2023 New road numbers: Burlington Northern (black and yellow), British Columbia […]

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