Model railroad locomotive, freight car, passenger equipment, structure, electronics, and scenery announcements for January 6, 2022

Custom Model Railroads HO scale City Station kit

Product news 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. Here are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of January 6, 2022. HO scale freight cars U.S. Navy helium tank car. […]

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Model railroad locomotive, freight car, detail and accessory, and structure announcements for December 30, 2021

The N Scale Architect N scale Barnesville [Pa.] Tunnel kit.

Product news 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. Here are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of December 30, 2021 HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division F7A and F7B diesel […]

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Model railroad locomotive, freight car, passenger equipment, structure, and accessory announcements for December 16, 2021

Three HO scale Procor 20,000-gallon tank cars from Rapido Trains.

Product news 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. Here are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of December 16, 2021. HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SW1500 diesel locomotive. Burlington […]

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International Small Scale Steam Up event is still a go

Live steam engine on test track

Organizers of this year’s International Small Scale Steam Up in Diamondhead Miss. are excited to welcome you to their 2022 event. The annual show, which started in 1993, features a vendor room, flea market, operating live-steam tracks, and plenty of time for camaraderie and conversation with fellow enthusiasts. The event welcomes newcomers and experienced hobbyists […]

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Model railroad locomotive, freight car, detail, and tool announcements for December 9, 2021

American Z Line Conrail Electro-Motive Division SW1500 diesel locomotive.

Product news 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. Here are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of December 9, 2021. HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD70-series diesel locomotives. SD70M: […]

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Rapido Trains announces N scale FreightCar America AutoFlood III coal hopper

Group image of paint schemes offered on Rapido Trains’ N scale Freightcar America AutoFlood III five-bay coal hopper

Rapido Trains announced that a FreightCar America AutoFlood III five-bay hopper is the next release in the company’s growing N scale lineup. The modern-era coal hauler is scheduled for release in 2022. The ready-to-run car will feature a die-cast metal frame and floor; full interior rivet and K-member details; Barber S-2 100-ton trucks with metal […]

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Southern Pacific HO scale 40-foot boxcars coming from Rapido Trains

Illustration showing paint schemes on Rapido Trains’ HO scale Southern Pacific class B-50-15 and B-50-16 boxcars

Southern Pacific class B-50-15 and B-50-16 40-foot boxcars are the latest HO scale announcements from Rapido Trains. The models are based on cars that were built in the steam era and lasted into the steam-to-diesel transition era. The B-50-15 will be offered in the following configurations and paint schemes: Wood sides and Murphy roof (Southern […]

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Moloco announces HO scale American Car & Foundry 50-foot hi-cube double-plug-door boxcar

Moloco HO scale Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe American Car & Foundry 50-foot high-cube double-plug-door boxcar in April 1972 as-delivered scheme

Moloco, a manufacturer of HO scale freight cars and detail parts, is now accepting reservations for its latest car, an American Car & Foundry (ACF) 100-ton 50-foot hi-cube double-plug-door boxcar with exterior posts. The HO scale model is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2022. The boxcar, based on a prototype used for […]

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Model railroad locomotive, freight car, passenger car, and structure announcements for December 2, 2021

Penn Central Pennsylvania RR/Penn Central class G43 52’-6” corrugated-side gondola.

Product news 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. Here are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of December 2, 2021 HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD45 diesel locomotive. Great […]

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HO Scale geared steam locomotive sample photos and video shared by UK maker

Black steam locomotive.

One model manufacturer is “gearing” customers up for a new HO Scale Shay steam locomotive to come to market in 2022. United Kingdom-based KR Models Ltd. released product sample pictures and a test-run video recently which show the company’s version of the classic logging locomotive moving forward and reversing on YouTube. According to an advertisement […]

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