New model trains for the week of February 15, 2018

HO scale locomotives
Alco RS-11 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Apache, California Western, Conrail (Penn Central patchout), Delaware & Hudson (large numbers), Nickel Plate Road (broad stripes), and Norfolk & Western (blue “half moon” scheme). New road numbers: Missouri Pacific (blue and gray) and Southern Pacific (gray and scarlet). Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, two painted crew figures, and die-cast metal underframe. Direct-current model, $159.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound Select sound decoder, $269.95. Third quarter 2018. Classic line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Electro-Motive Division GP7u and GP9R diesel locomotives. GP7u: BNSF Ry. (Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe patchout) and Wisconsin & Southern (two road numbers). GP9R: Chicago & North Western. Three numbers per scheme unless noted. Road-number-specific details, wire grab irons, and detailed cab interior. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM connector, $199.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder, $289.98. January 2019. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com

Electro-Motive Division SW1500 diesel locomotive. St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco), Burlington Northern, BNSF Ry. (Heritage I), Canadian National (Wisconsin Central reporting marks), Norfolk Southern (horsehead silhouette), Reading Co., Southern Ry., and Southern Pacific. Two road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Plastic and die-cast metal construction, dual-mode Paragon3 sound decoder with Rolling Thunder, and factory-installed crew figures. $249.99. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

HO scale freight cars
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe class BX-166 double-door boxcar. Late “Q” herald in two road numbers, Berwind “C” and “J” repaints in six numbers each, 24” circle-cross herald in 12 numbers, early “Q” herald in two numbers, and reporting marks only in two numbers. Also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with wire grab irons and uncoupling levers, etched-metal brakewheel platform, and 36” metal wheels. $49.95. Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Cupola caboose. New paint schemes: Reading & Northern (one road number) and Union Pacific. New numbers: Penn Central and Western Maryland. Re-releases: Lehigh & Hudson River and NJ Transit. Two numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. $36.95 (undecorated, $29.95). Third quarter 2018. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Norfolk Southern class G-86 Top Gon. September 1992 and September 1996 rebody dates. Also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with etched-metal brakewheel platforms, factory-installed internal bracing, and body-mounted couplers. Single car (six road numbers per scheme), $42.95; three-pack (two per scheme), $128.85; and six-pack (two per scheme), $257.70. Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Midland Valley double-sheathed caboose. Laser-cut wood kit with tab-and-slot and peel-and-stick construction; laser-cut underframe, end platforms, end railings, and brake wheels; cast-resin platform steps and brake gear; white-metal smoke jack; and multi-name herald signs. Kit does not include trucks, couplers, or decals. $52.95. American Model Builders Inc., 314-646-8588, www.laserkit.com

FMC 50-foot double-door boxcar. British Columbia Ry., Burlington Northern, Chicago & North Western, Chessie System (Chesapeake & Ohio reporting marks), Northern Alberta Rys., and Western Pacific. Three road numbers per scheme. Photo-etched metal crossover platform, 33” RP-25 metal wheelsets, and body-mounted McHenry couplers. $32.98. January 2019. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com

Canadian National well car no. 67002. Cast-resin kit with cutting head for Lovat tunneling machines, mount kit, and assembly hardware. Grab irons and railings not included. $39.99. Concept Models, www.con-sys.com

HO scale structures
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Boron, Calif., station. Laser-cut wood kit with board-and-batten architecture; tab-and-slot construction; peel-and-stick windows, door, trim, and shake-style shingles; metal smoke jacks; cast-resin air conditioner; and color signs. Depot measures 4” x 2-1/2” x 2”. Baggage room measures 2-5/8” x 2” x 1-3/4”. $52.95. American Model Builders Inc., 314-646-8588, www.laserkit.com

HO scale details and accessories
Laser-cut acrylic windows. For Atlas Master Line HO scale General Electric Dash 8-40C and Dash 8-40CW diesel locomotives. Flush-fitting windows are factory masked. $5.95 each. American Model Builders Inc., 314-646-8588, www.laserkit.com

N scale locomotives
Siemens ALP-45DP locomotive. NJ Transit. Four road numbers. Illuminated directional light-emitting-diode headlights, ditch lights, and red marker lights; positionable non-functioning pantograph, and five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels. Direct-current model, $149.95; with ESU LokSound Digital Command Control sound decoder, $259.95. Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

General Electric Evolution Series diesel locomotives. ES44AC: Chessie System (fictional heritage scheme, one road number), Citirail, CSX (Safety Train, one number), General Electric Evolution Hybrid demonstrator (one number), and Iowa Interstate (red-and-yellow Rock Island heritage scheme, one number). ES44C4: BNSF Ry. (Heritage III with Positive Train Control antenna) and Florida East Coast (red and yellow). Three numbers per scheme unless noted. Prototype-specific trucks, illuminated ditch lights, and optional metal grab irons. Accepts Digitrax DZ125IN and Train Control Systems TCS EUN651 Digital Command Control decoders (sold separately). Direct-current model, $135. Fox Valley Models, www.foxvalleymodels.com

N scale freight cars
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe class BX-166 double-door boxcar. Late “Q” herald in two road numbers, Berwind “C” and “J” repaints in six numbers each, 24” circle-cross herald in 12 numbers, early “Q” herald in two numbers, and reporting marks only in two numbers. Also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with wire grab irons and uncoupling levers, etched-metal brakewheel platform, and 36” metal wheels. $34.95. Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Norfolk Southern class G-86 Top Gon. September 1992 and September 1996 rebody dates. Also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with etched-metal brakewheel platforms, factory-installed internal bracing, and body-mounted couplers. Single car (six road numbers per scheme), $27.95; three-pack (two per scheme), $83.85; and six-pack (two per scheme), $167.70. Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

N scale passenger cars
NJ Transit multi-level cab car, trailer coach, and trailer coach with toilet. Multi-level cab car in four road numbers, multi-level trailer with toilet in four numbers, and multi-level trailer without toilet in 16 numbers (12 in standard scheme, four with safety slogans). All models feature light-emitting-diode (LED) illuminated interior with seat detail; separately applied lift lugs, end barriers, and vinyl diaphragms; and free-rolling metal wheels. Cab car has illuminated, directional LED headlights and ditch lights and red marker lights. Multi-level cab car, $69.95; multi-level trailer with toilet, $54.95; and multi-level trailer without toilet, $54.95 ($59.95 with safety slogan). Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

13-double-bedroom sleeper. Long Island Rail Road (three names); National Ry. of Mexico (three names); New York Central (1939 20th Century Limited and 1946 postwar two-tone gray); Pennsylvania RR (Fleet of Modernism and Tuscan three-stripe schemes); Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey (three road numbers); and Southern Pacific (as-delivered Lark, dark Lark gray, and Sunset schemes). Four names or numbers per scheme unless noted; also available factory assembled but undecorated. Wire grab irons, interior lighting, and truck-mounted couplers. $49.95 (undecorated, $44.95). September/October 2018. Centralia Car Shops and InterMountain Railway Co., 800-472-2530, www.intermountain-railway.com

O scale freight cars
1937 Association of American Railroads 40-foot double-door boxcar. New paint schemes: Baltimore & Ohio (“Sentinel Service” slogan), Great Northern (Vermillion Red), Erie (“Automobile” lettering), Illinois Central (“Automobile” lettering), and Southern Pacific (“Automobile” lettering). New road numbers: CP Rail (Action Red with Multimark herald). Four numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. $82.95. Third quarter 2018. Master Line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

50’-6” sliding-door boxcar with exterior posts. New paint schemes: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (Railbox patchout); Berlin Mills Ry.; Green Bay & Western (blue); and New York, Susquehanna & Western (reporting marks only). New road numbers: Burlington Northern (1991 scheme) and Union Pacific (“Building America” slogan and Missouri Pacific reporting marks). Two numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Die-cast metal roller-bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps; diagonal-panel roof; and separately applied end ladders, brake wheel, and crossover platforms. $64.95 (undecorated, $62.95). Third quarter 2018. Trainman line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Bay-window caboose. New paint schemes: Chessie System (Chesapeake & Ohio reporting marks), Conrail, Norfolk Southern (Southern Ry. heritage in one number and horsehead silhouette), and Union Pacific (steam train service in one number and with safety slogans). New road numbers: Nickel Plate Road. Two numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated. See-through running boards, solid-bearing caboose trucks, and interior lighting with on/off control switch on chassis. $81.95. Third quarter 2018. Trainman line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Electronics/controls
ProtoThrottle. Wireless handheld throttle that works in tandem with Digital Command Control system and simulates a diesel locomotive control stand. Features anodized aluminum faceplate that includes spring-loaded horn button; fully dented 8-position (plus idle) throttle; fully detected reverser; latched bell button; smooth, resistive brake; independent light switches; and more. Requires the purchase of a DCC-specific receiver (only one receiver needed for multiple throttles), $99. Advance registration production run, $449. List price, $482. Second quarter 2018. Iowa Scaled Engineering, www.protothrottle.com