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New products for the week of November 20, 2014

By Angela Cotey | November 20, 2014

| Last updated on November 3, 2020


New model railroad products from Athearn Trains, Atlas Model Railroad Co., Wm. K. Walthers Inc., and more!

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Athearn Trains HO scale Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe CF7 diesel locomotive
HO scale locomotives

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe CF7 diesel locomotive. New road names: BNSF Ry. (Heritage I) and Watco (three Santa Fe patchouts, one number each). New road numbers: Amtrak and Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (round cab in pinstripe scheme, angled cab in blue-and-yellow warbonnet). Three road numbers per scheme. Prototype-specific details, factory-applied wired grab irons, and McHenry knuckle couplers. $114.98. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

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Athearn Trains HO scale 30,000-gallon ethanol tank cars
HO scale freight cars

30,000-gallon ethanol tank car. New paint schemes: Archer Daniels Midland (leaf scheme) and South Dakota Soybean Processors. New road numbers: Abengoa Bioenergy, Procor, Renewable Products, and Union Tank Car Co. Ten road numbers each. Separately applied details, etched-metal walkways and crossover platforms, and McHenry shelf couplers. Single car, $35.98; three-pack (three sets per road name), $106.98. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

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Athearn Trains HO scale FMC 4,700-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hoppers
FMC 4,700-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay covered hopper. New paint schemes: Burlington Northern (Arthur, N.D., Farmers Elevator Co. patchout), Casey Fork & Western (XTRA leasing patchout), Milwaukee Road, Northwestern Oklahoma (Chicago & North Western patchout), Procor, and Rex Railways Leasing (Klemme, Iowa Coop Grain patchout). Three car numbers each. Separately applied details, metal wheelsets, and McHenry knuckle couplers. $34.98. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
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Athearn Trains HO scale FMC 5,347-cubic-foot-capacity boxcars
FMC 5,347-cubic-foot-capacity boxcar. Cemento Cruz Azul, Columbus & Greenville, East Camden & Highland, East Erie Commercial RR, North Louisiana & Gulf, and Railbox. Three car numbers each. Separately applied details, metal wheelsets, and McHenry knuckle couplers. $24.98. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
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Athearn Trains HO scale Fruit Growers Express 57-foot mechanical refrigerator cars
Fruit Growers Express 57-foot mechanical refrigerator car. New paint schemes: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (FGE “Solid Cold” patchout with SFLC reporting marks); Burlington Northern (white); Fruit Growers Express; Great Northern (Tater Frater, one number); Union Pacific (FGE “Solid Cold” patchout with UPFE reporting marks); and Wisconsin Central (FGE “Solid Cold” patchout). Four numbers each unless noted. Full underframe detail, metal wheelsets, and McHenry knuckle couplers. Without sound, $49.98; with SoundTraxx dual-mode sound decoder, $79.98. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
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Athearn Trains HO scale Thrall high-side gondola
Thrall high-side gondola. New road names: David J. Joseph Co.; Depew, Lancaster & Western; OmniSource Corp.; and Sullivan Scrap Metal (pink single car and blue three- packs). New road numbers: Herzog Contracting Corp. Seven road numbers per scheme unless noted. Factory-applied brake wheel, air reservoir, and brake cylinder; high or low brake wheel as appropriate; and McHenry couplers. Single car, $24.98; three-pack (two sets per road name), $71.98. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale 40-foot plug-door boxcar
40-foot plug-door boxcar. New road numbers: Fruit Growers Express (RBNX reporting marks). New paint schemes: FGE (Atlantic Coast Line marks), Great Northern (RBWX marks, late), Green Bay & Western, Mountain Pine Lumber, and Penn Central. Three road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Prototype-specific trucks, metal wheelsets, and Accumate couplers. $23.95 (undecorated, $18.95). Ready-to-run. Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

1937 Association of American Railroads 40-foot boxcar kit. New paint schemes: Canadian Pacific (“Spans the World” scheme); Detroit & Mackinac; Genesee & Wyoming; Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis (“Dixieland” scheme); New York Central (Jade Green); and Union Pacific (Oregon-Washington RR & Navigation reporting marks). Three car numbers each; also available undecorated. Detailed body with molded ladders and grab irons and full brake detail. $18.95 (undecorated, $13.95). Trainman line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Wide-cupola caboose. New paint schemes: Denver & Rio Grande Western, Montana Rail Link, Southern Pacific, and Wisconsin & Southern. One road number per scheme. Magnetic couplers, added weight, and RP-25 contour wheels. $19.98. WalthersTrainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

HO scale passenger cars

Heavyweight passenger cars. Baggage, Railway Post Office, Pullman, diner, clerestory-roof coach, round-roof coach, and observation. Chesapeake & Ohio (blue, yellow, and gray), Great Northern (Empire Builder), and New York Central (two-tone gray). Injection-molded plastic body with separate brake wheel, RP-25 contour metal wheelsets, and McHenry scale couplers. $29.98. July 2015. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

HO scale maintenance of way

Rotary snow plow with tender. Alaska RR; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Burlington Northern; Canadian National; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; New York Central; Milwaukee Road; and Union Pacific. One road number per scheme. Upgraded tooling, metal wheelsets, and operating rotary blades powered by 12V DC motor. $84.98. July 2015. Ready-to-Roll. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

Russell snow plow. New paint schemes: Burlington Northern, Canadian Pacific, Chicago & North Western (Chicago Great Western reporting marks), Conrail, Milwaukee Road, and Pan Am Rys. One road number per scheme. Railroad-specific details, custom front truck for tight-radius curves, hinged wing blades, and factory-installed grab irons. $69.98. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

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Moebius Models HO scale Mel’s Drive-in
HO scale structures

Mel’s Drive-In. Factory-assembled injection-molded styrene structure. $99.99. Moebius Models, 386-734-3599, www.moebiusmodels.com

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Moebius Models HO scale Munster’s house
Munster’s house. Factory-assembled and painted injection-molded styrene structure. Footprint is 6” x 10”. $124.99. Moebius Models, 386-734-3599, www.moebiusmodels.com

Aunt Lucy’s House. Injection-molded plastic kit with snap-together assembly, interior light-emitting diode lighting kit, and detailed railings and eaves. $34.98. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Metro Power & Light. Injection-molded plastic kit with detailed “metal” siding, rooftop vents, and separate smokestack. $64.98. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

River Road Mercantile. Injection-molded plastic kit with snap-together assembly, one-piece walls and trim molded in two colors, interior light-emitting diode lighting kit, and printed drape and window detail sheet. $34.98. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Smith’s General Store. Injection-molded plastic kit with snap-together assembly, Victorian storefront with bay window and false front, interior light-emitting diode lighting kit, and decal signs. $34.98. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Wally’s Warehouse. Injection-molded plastic kit with snap-together assembly, one-piece walls and trim molded in two colors, and interior light-emitting diode lighting kit. $44.98. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Willow Glen Bridge. Injection-molded plastic kit with snap-together assembly and one-piece walls and trim molded in two colors. Designed for one-lane rural roads. $29.98. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

HO scale details and accessories
28-foot trailers with dolly. Consolidated Freight, Overnite, PIE, Preston, Roadway, and Yellow. Injection-molded plastic trailers with interchangeable landing gear (raised or lowered) and rolling vinyl tires. $36.98. July 2015. Athearn Trains, 310-763-7140, www.athearn.com

Assorted detail castings. Small suitcase (eight pack), sign bracket (three pack), dogs (four styles available, (three to four per pack). Unpainted white metal. $4.95. B.E.S.T., 603-267-1818, www.besttrains.com

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BLMA HO scale Carrier X2 reefer unit
Carrier X2 reefer unit. Injection-molded plastic detail part. $8.45. BLMA, 562-712-7085, www.blmamodels.com

Roadside mobile sign. Kit includes one laser cut scale 6 x 9 foot sign, three pairs of sign face decals, assembly jig, and painting handles. $8.96. Custom sign faces also available (six for $10, shipping included). Precision Design Co., 204-324-8711, www.pdc.ca

20-foot corrugated-side intermodal containers. China Shipping (billboard lettering), Hamburg Süd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk-Sealand, MSC (red or yellow), OOCL, Seaco, and Triton. One container number per scheme; also available undecorated. $6.98. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

20-foot ribbed-side intermodal containers. Evergreen, Genstar, Hamburg Süd, Linea Mexicana, Maersk, Matson, Nedloyd, and Triton. One container number per scheme; also available undecorated. $6.98. December 2014. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

40-foot hi-cube corrugated-side intermodal container. American President Line, China Shipping, CMA-CGM, Evergreen, K-Line, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, and Maersk-Sealand. One container number per scheme; also available undecorated. $9.98. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

40-foot smooth-side intermodal container. Orient Overseas Container Line, Sea-Land, Seatrain, Maersk, and United States Lines. One container number per scheme; also available undecorated. $9.98. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale Pullman-Standard 40-foot PS-1 boxcars with 8-foot door
N scale freight cars

Pullman-Standard 40-foot PS-1 boxcar with 8-foot door. New paint schemes: Ann Arbor RR, Atlanta & West Point, Central of Georgia, Great Northern, Louisville & Nashville, Rock Island, and Virginian Ry. Two road numbers per scheme. Etched-metal running boards, separately applied ladders, and Accumate couplers. $27.95. Ready-to-run. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale 90-ton hoppers
90-ton hopper. New road numbers: BNSF Ry. (post-2005 herald), Burlington Northern, Clinchfield, Conrail (“Quality” scheme), Denver & Rio Grande Western, and Norfolk & Western. Three numbers each. Coal load, plastic wheelsets, and Accumate couplers. $18.95. Ready-to-run. Trainman series. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Three-bay cylindrical covered hopper. Boraxo, Domino Sugar, Farm & Ranch Feed Supply Co., Hercules, Old Dutch Cleanser, Purina, Southern States, Sterling Salt, USI Petroleum, and Wayne Feeds. Three road numbers per scheme. Injection-molded plastic model with roller-bearing trucks, Fox Valley Models metal wheelsets, and body-mounted knuckle couplers. $19.95. Summer 2015. Ready-to-run. Bowser, 570-368-2379, www.bowser-trains.com
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Micro-Trains Line Co. N scale assorted freight cars
Assorted freight cars. Chesapeake & Ohio 40-foot dispatch stock car, $19.20; Pennsylvania RR 60-foot double-plug-door boxcar (two road numbers available), $26.90; and Milwaukee Road 50-foot gondola with boxcar door load, $26.40. Injection-molded plastic models with plastic wheelsets and Magne-Matic couplers. Ready-to-run. Micro-Trains Line Co., 541-535-1755, www.micro-trains.com

N scale passenger cars

Heavyweight diner. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe ($27.95) and Pennsylvania RR ($29.95). One road number per scheme. Injection-molded plastic model with detailed interior, window glazing, and Magne-Matic couplers. Ready-to-run. Micro-Trains Line Co., 541-535-1755, www.micro-trains.com

N scale details and accessories

Carrier X2 reefer unit. Injection-molded plastic detail part. Two-pack, $10.95. BLMA, 562-712-7085, www.blmamodels.com

O scale details and accessories

24-foot tugboat kit. One-piece resin hull; one-piece cast-resin superstructure; resin smokestack and life rings; lead-free pewter mast, funnels, and searchlight; and laser-cut window glazing. $45. Frenchman River Model Works, 308-276-2174, www.frenchmanriver.com

Z scale locomotives

Electro-Motive Division SD75I diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: Canadian National. Four road numbers. Can motor with dual flywheels, brass handrails and side panels, and AutoLatch couplers. $189. Ready-to-run. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com

Z scale freight cars

33,000-gallon liquefied-petroleum gas tank car. New paint scheme: Union Texas Petroleum. Two road numbers. Metal wheelsets and AutoLatch couplers. $41. Ready-to-run. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com

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Chicago Great Western 40-foot boxcar. Accurail HO scale kit custom decorated for the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.
Club offerings

Chicago Great Western 40-foot boxcar. Accurail HO scale kit custom decorated for the Chicago & North Western Historical Society. Features Evans Products Co. Damage Free Loaders (DF) lettering and “Return to Agent CGW Council Bluff, IA” stencil. Two road numbers. $19 each plus $6 shipping. Illinois residents add 8.5 percent tax. C&NWHS-M, P.O. Box 1068, North Riverside, IL 60546; www.cnwhs.org
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Chicago Great Western 40-foot boxcar. Accurail HO scale kit custom decorated for the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.
Chicago Great Western 40-foot boxcar. Accurail HO scale kit custom decorated for the Chicago & North Western Historical Society. Features Transco Equipment’s Stage Loading (SL) lettering. Two road numbers. $19 each plus $6 shipping. Illinois residents add 8.5 percent tax. C&NWHS-M, P.O. Box 1068, North Riverside, IL 60546; www.cnwhs.org
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