2019 National Train Show report, part 1

HO scale locomotives
Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe diesel locomotive. Union Pacific (“Powered by our people” scheme). One road number. Light-emitting-diode headlights and front and rear ditch lights, removable cab roof secured with magnets, and commemorative box. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $249.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder, $339.98. December 2019. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com

Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive. Heritage Steam Fleet (no. 4014), Great Race to Promontory (no. 4014 with oil tender from no. 3985), preserved engines (nos. 4004, 4005, 4006, 4012, 4017, 4018, and 4023), and wartime era (nos. 4002 and 4011). Detailed cab interior, light-emitting-diode lighting, and die-cast metal frame. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM connector for Digital Command Control decoder, $679.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder, $769.98. June 2020. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com

Electro-Motive Division GP7 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Great Northern (Empire Builder scheme), Algoma Central (maroon, gray, and yellow), Amtrak (silver and black), Central California Traction (red), and Missouri-Kansas-Texas (green and yellow). New road numbers: Bangor & Aroostook (gray, red, and black), Belt Ry. of Chicago (gray, black, and yellow, two numbers), and Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo (maroon and cream, two numbers). Three numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated (with and without dynamic brakes). Direct-current model, $169.95; with dual-mode ESU LokSound Select sound decoder, $279.95. Atlas Classic line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

General Motors Diesel Division GP40-2W diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western; Georgia & Florida Railnet; Hudson Bay Ry. (two road numbers); Iowa Northern; Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority; New England Central (one number); and Vermont Ry. (two numbers). New numbers: Canadian National (zebra stripes). Three numbers per scheme unless noted; also available undecorated (early and late versions). Direct-current model, $169.95 (MBTA, $189.95); with ESU LokSound Digital Command Control and sound decoder, $279.95 (MBTA, $294.95). Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

2-10-0 Russian Decapod steam locomotive. Pre-production sample shown. Erie; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Erie; St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco, with doghouse); Western Pacific; and painted black but unlettered. Dual-mode TCS WOWSound decoder; Keep-Alive capacitor; Chuffinity technology; cog V-belt flywheel drive; metal motor bearings; separately applied stack, domes, cab, bell, whistle, pop valves, uncoupling levers, handrails, and stanchions; painted crew figures; and detailed cab interior. $549. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Siemens SC-44 Charger diesel-electric locomotive. Pre-production sample shown. Amtrak (Midwest in two road numbers and Pacific Surfliner and Cascades [WSDOT] in one number each). Die-cast metal frame; dual-mode TCS WOWSound decoder with Audio Assist; Keep-Alive capacitor; directional headlights; interior corridor work lights; roof-mounted strobe lights; marker lights; and separately applied windshield wipers, grab irons, and detail parts. $459. 2020 release. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Electro-Motive Division F7A-B-A diesel locomotive set. Coca-Cola. Permanent drawbar-connected units. Modeler-installed snow plows, detailed cab interior in A units, mfx+ digital sound decoder, two powered axles per unit, traction tires, directional warm white light-emitting-diode headlights (conventional and digital modes), illuminated number boxes on A units, and wire grab irons. $659.99. Märklin Inc., 573-365-9522, www.marklin.com

Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Union Pacific (George Bush 41 Presidential Library and Museum and Powered by Our People) and Kansas City Southern (veterans scheme). One road number each. Plastic body, die-cast metal chassis, and light-emitting-diode lighting. Direct-current model, $219.95; with Digital Command Control/Digital Command System Proto-Sound 3.0, $309.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, www.mthtrains.com

General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: CSX (Honoring Our First Responders and Honoring Our Veterans). Plastic body, die-cast metal chassis, and light-emitting-diode lighting. Direct-current model, $219.95; with Digital Command Control/Digital Command System Proto-Sound 3.0, $309.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, www.mthtrains.com

Southern Pacific class GS-4 4-8-4 Northern steam locomotive. Re-release. Daylight scheme (small lettering in one road number and large lettering in three numbers) and American Freedom Train (one number). Die-cast metal boiler, chassis, and tender body; interchangeable RP-25 contour drive wheels with traction tires; light-emitting-diode lighting; quillable, variable-intensity whistle (requires MTH Digital Command System); Digital Command Control/Digital Command System decoder; and Proto-Sound 3.0. $499.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, www.mthtrains.com

Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive. Re-releases. Original in three road numbers, modified with Wilson After-Cooler radiators and coal tender in three numbers, and modified with oil tender in one number. Die-cast metal boiler, chassis, and tender body; interchangeable drivers (with and without traction tires); light-emitting-diode lighting; quillable, variable-intensity whistle (requires MTH Digital Command System); onboard 28-function Digital Command Control/Digital Command System decoder; and Proto-Sound 3.0. $599.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, www.mthtrains.com

Electro-Motive Division NW2 diesel locomotive. Elgin, Joliet & Eastern; Indiana Harbor Belt; and Union RR. Also available painted yellow and blue-and-yellow but unlettered and undecorated. Based on Phase V prototype. Proto-Max metal couplers and RP-25 metal wheels. Direct-current model with 21-pin plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $139.98; with dual-mode ESU Sound & Digital Command Control, $199.98. June 2021. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Electro-Motive Division SW1200 diesel locomotive. Pre-production sample shown. Illinois Terminal (green and yellow); Canadian National (“wet noodle” herald); Denver & Rio Grande Western (speed lettering); Great Northern (Empire Builder scheme); Illinois Terminal (green and yellow); and New York, New Haven & Hartford (black and orange with white “NH” herald). Four road numbers per scheme (two each in direct current and Digital Command Control); also available undecorated (DC only). Flexicoil or Association of American Railroads Type A truck sideframes with solid or roller bearings, sill- or hood-mounted handrails, and 600- or 930-gallon fuel tank. Direct-current model, $169.98; with dual-mode ESU LokSound Select DCC sound decoder, $259.98. September 2019. WalthersProto. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

HO scale freight cars
Gunderson Multi-Max auto rack. Pre-production sample shown. Canadian Pacific/Soo Line (red and white); BNSF Ry. (orange and black); Canadian National/Grand Trunk Western (yellow and white); and Kansas City Southern (yellow and red). Four road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. All-new flatcar, trucks, and superstructure tooling; four body style variations; and metal couplers. $99.95 (undecorated, $89.95). Fourth quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Trinity 3,230-cubic-foot-capacity pressure differential covered hopper. Pre-production sample shown. Roanoke Cement, Chicago Freight Car, CIT Group, General Electric Rail Services, TXI (Greenbrier Leasing Corp. reporting marks), and Trinity Industries Leasing. Six road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic model with factory-applied wire grab irons and uncoupling levers, etched-metal running boards, and metal wheels. $59.95 (undecorated, $49.95). Third quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

40-foot hi-cube boxcar. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Burlington Northern; Denver & Rio Grande Western; and Union Pacific. Updated tooling with positionable door. $45. 2020 release. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Poultry transport car. Live Poultry Transit Co., Live Poultry Transportation Co., Palace Live Poultry Car Co., and Stentz Palace Poultry Car. $49. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Denver & Rio Grande Western 30-foot refrigerator cars. HOn3. New road numbers: Flying Grande lettering in four numbers and Moffat Tunnel herald in two numbers. Kadee no. 714 couplers, prototype-specific details, and built-in speaker housing and openings in underbody for installation of a SoundTraxx Tsunami SoundCar Digital Command Control decoder (sold separately). $64.95. Blackstone Models, 970-259-0690, www.blackstonemodels.com

Evans 5,277-cubic-foot-capacity boxcar. Wisconsin Central (Sault Ste. Marie Bridge reporting marks), Canadian National, Ferdinand RR, Laurinburg & Southern, Mississippian Ry., and Ontario Northland. Undecorated kit also available. Drop-style grab irons, 33” or 36” metal wheels, 70- or 100-ton trucks, and Kadee no. 58 couplers. Price to be announced. Late summer 2019. ExactRail, 866-945-1701, www.exactrail.com

Association of American Railroads 1937 boxcar with square corners. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (seven versions); Canadian National (maple leaf herald); Chesapeake & Ohio (road name spelled out and “C&O for Progress” herald); Chicago & Eastern Illinois (brown with large “C&EI” reporting marks); Illinois Terminal (brown with oval herald); Nickel Plate Road (brown with black roof and ends); Soo Line (brown with “dollar sign” herald); Southern Pacific (brown with black and white Southern Pacific Lines herald); Southern Ry. (brown with road name spelled out and circle herald); St. Louis-San Francisco (“Frisco Fast Freight” slogan); Texas & Pacific (brown with Youngstown doors); and Western Pacific (brown with black roof and ends). Six road numbers per scheme; also available as undecorated kit (Youngstown doors and Murphy roof, couplers sold separately). Injection-molded plastic kit with separate, factory-applied ladders, running board, and brake wheel; metal wheelsets; and separate underbody details. $36.95 (undecorated, $24.95). InterMountain Railway Co., 800-472-2530, www.intermountain-railway.com

Thrall-Trinity 42-foot coil steel car. Pre-production sample shown. CSX (“boxcar” herald), Canadian Pacific, Chicago Heights Terminal & Transfer, Conrail (Coil Shield 2), Indiana Harbor Belt, and Norfolk Southern (Protect III). Three body types; six removable hood styles; see-through photo-etched metal walkways; simulated wood interior with hand-applied wash; separate, positionable load dividers; coil steel weight load; underbody brake details; and American Steel Foundries 100-ton trucks. $46.99. Winter 2019/2020. River Counter line. ScaleTrains.com Inc., 844-987-2467, www.scaletrains.com

53-foot Railgon gondola. Pre-production sample shown. Baltimore & Ohio; Chicago & North Western; Delaware & Hudson; Denver & Rio Grande Western; Elgin, Joliet & Eastern; Railgon; and Soo Line. Also available undecorated. New tooling based on Railgon 310000-series cars. Proto-Max metal couplers, 100-ton roller-bearing trucks, and 36” turned metal wheelsets. $27.98. June 2020. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Assorted steel mill cars. Hot metal/bottle car and slag car two-packs. Gray or rust. Additional features, release dates, and prices to be announced. WalthersProto. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Evans 50-foot cushion coil car. Pre-production sample shown. Bessemer & Lake Erie; Chessie System (Chesapeake & Ohio reporting marks); Detroit, Toledo & Ironton; Elgin, Joliet & Eastern; Grand Trunk Western; Indiana Harbor Belt; Missouri-Kansas-Texas; and Penn Central. Also available undecorated. Updated tooling with removable angled, round, or glass-fiber hoods; etched-metal walkways; factory-installed and painted grab irons; and die-cast metal frame. $59.98. June 2020. WalthersProto. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Pacific Car & Foundry 57-foot mechanical refrigerator car. Pre-production sample shown. American Refrigerator Transit, Bangor & Aroostook, Great Northern/Western Fruit Express, Pacific Fruit Express, Southern Pacific Fruit Express, and Union Pacific Fruit Express. Keystone or Hydra-Cushion underframe detail as appropriate, 9-foot Youngstown plug door with separate latch bars, Stanray peaked ribbed roof with capped exhaust stack, 70-ton roller-bearing trucks with 33” turned-metal wheelsets, and Proto-Max metal couplers. $29.98. March 2020. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Pullman-Standard 60-foot bulkhead flatcar. Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, Indiana Harbor Belt, Trailer Train (with Baltimore & Ohio bulkheads, brown, and yellow), and Weyerhauser. Also available undecorated. Detailed brake gear with piping, 8’-6” tall bulkheads with bolt attachment details, 70-ton roller-bearing trucks with 33” turned-metal wheelsets, and Proto-Max metal couplers. $29.98. June 2020. WalthersMainline. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Thrall-Trinity 42-foot coil steel car. Canadian Pacific, Chicago Heights Terminal & Transfer, Conrail (Coil Shield 2), CSX (“boxcar” herald), Indiana Harbor Belt, and Norfolk Southern (Protect III). Three body types; six removable hood styles; see-through photo-etched metal walkways; simulated wood interior with hand-applied wash; separate, positionable load dividers; coil steel weight load; underbody brake details; and American Steel Foundries 100-ton trucks. $46.99. Winter 2019/2020. Rivet Counter line. ScaleTrains.com Inc., 844-987-2467, www.scaletrains.com

HO scale passenger equipment
Acela Express cars. Business class car (two road numbers) and quiet car (one number). Lighted interior; flush-fitting windows; tilting chassis to travel smoothly around corners at high speeds; blackened RP-25 contour metal wheels; photo-etched, blackened brass inserts on air ducts; and detailed interior with seats and tables. Price to be announced. 2020 release. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

72-foot smooth-side baggage car. Pre-production sample shown. Pennsylvania RR (Tuscan Red with keystone herald and Fleet of Modernism schemes), Baltimore & Ohio, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific. Also available painted aluminum but unlettered. $64. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

85-foot smooth-side passenger coach. Pennsylvania RR (Fleet of Modernism). Three road numbers. Cars feature lighted interior. $79. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

85-foot smooth-side observation car. Pennsylvania RR (Fleet of Modernism). One road number. Car features lighted interior. $79. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

HO scale structures
Baltimore & Ohio interlocking tower. Upgraded kit features laser-cut framing wood, siding, embossed shingle roofing, cast white-metal doors and windows, and interior detail parts. Measures 5-3/4” x 4 x 5-1/2”. $63. Alexander Scale Models, 269-944-5129, www.alexanderscalemodels.com

Haunted House. Kit includes laser-cut siding, roof, floors, chimney, and stripwood; embossed shingle stock; and cast-metal doors, window frames, and cellar doors. Measures 7” x 5-1/2” x 7-1/2”. $84.99. Alexander Scale Models, 269-944-5129, www.alexanderscalemodels.com

Digital Command Control-equipped turntable. Gear-driven model features 16 track positions with nickel silver rail, spring-loaded direction switch, painted maintenance building, and operator’s cabin. Turntable bridge is 10”; outside diameter is 14”. $299. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Assorted steel mill structures. Blast furnace with stairways and railings, blower engine house, blower engine house piping extension, coke oven and quench tower with Larry and quench cars, electric furnace, and rolling mill with reversing mill stand. Features, prices, and release dates to be announced. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Humble Home. Injection-molded plastic kit with additional metal parts. Figures, street light, details, and landscape not included. $18.99. DPM Building Kit line. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

Victorian Cottage. Injection-molded plastic kit with additional metal parts. Figures, details, and landscape not included. $23.99. DPM Building Kit line. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

HO scale details and accessories
Assorted white-metal details. Railroad telephone crossarm four-pack, $2.10. Band saw, $5.35. Light pole transformer, $2.10. Mailbox three-pack, $1.85. Pack mule and pack, $10.50. Passenger car vent four-pack, $2. Potbelly stove with stove pipe, coffee pot, and coal bucket, $5. Screw machine, $14.95. Surface grinder, $5.35. Alexander Scale Models, 269-944-5129, www.alexanderscalemodels.com

Euclid earth mover. White-metal kit. $44.95. Stewart Products line. Alexander Scale Models, 269-944-5129, www.alexanderscalemodels.com

Grain car unloading ramp. Measures 68 scale feet. Features flow-through grating for unloading covered hoppers at elevators or milling facilities. Ramp is designed to allow rail (not included) to be glued in place with correct flangeway clearance. All kit parts are 3-D printed in gray ABS plastic. Price to be announced. Dimensional Modeling Concepts, www.dmcrrproducts.com

Industrial shell and tube heat exchanger flatcar load. Scale 6 foot diameter; scale 45 feet long. 3-D printed in gray ABS plastic (shown assembled and painted). Kit, $28; assembled and primed, $40. Dimensional Modeling Concepts, www.dmcrrproducts.com

Single-track modular concrete bridge. Kit ($35) includes two double-length deck sections, abutments, and three support girder bents. Deck is designed to drop in cork roadbed without need for cutting or modification. Bridge is 61 scale feet long; can be expanded with add-on sections sold separately. Single expansion kit ($10) adds 28 scale feet of bridge deck with one additional bent. Double expansion kit ($19.50) adds 56 scale feet of bridge deck and two additional bents. Triple expansion kit ($29) adds 84 scale feet of bridge deck and three additional bents. All parts are 3-D printed in gray ABS plastic. Dimensional Modeling Concepts, www.dmcrrproducts.com

Union Pacific hydraulic icicle breaker kit. Used by Union Pacific on Donner Pass for winter operations. 3-D printed in gray ABS plastic. $12.50; Southern Pacific icicle breaker kit for Electro-Motive Division GP locomotives, $8. Dimensional Modeling Concepts, www.dmcrrproducts.com

Wood high-tension power towers and power poles. 3-D printed in gray ABS plastic. 75-foot tall H-frame wood power tower, $17.50. 60-foot tall single-arm wishbone wood power pole three-pack, $20. 60-foot tall double-arm wishbone power pole two-pack, $16. 65-foot tall TT-frame wood power tower, $14. Dimensional Modeling Concepts, www.dmcrrproducts.com

Assorted steel mill figure sets. Blast furnace crew, dock workers, loading crew, and steel mill day crew. Release date and price to be announced. SceneMaster line. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Landscape lights. Floodlight, large spotlight, and small spotlight. Two-pack, $9.99. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

United States flags. Small, medium, and large. Pole ($11.99 to $14.99) or wall mount ($9.99 to $12.99). Includes Just Plug Spotlight. Woodland Scenics, 573-346-5555, www.woodlandscenics.com

N scale locomotives
Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive. Heritage Steam Fleet (no. 4014), Great Race to Promontory (no. 4014 with oil tender from no. 3985), preserved engines (nos. 4004, 4005, 4006, 4012, 4017, 4018, and 4023), and wartime era (nos. 4002 and 4011). Detailed cab interior, light-emitting-diode lighting, and die-cast metal frame. Direct-current model with Quick Plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $399.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder, $499.98. June 2020. AthearnN. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com

Norfolk Southern SD60E diesel locomotive. Thoroughbred scheme in two road numbers; GoRail, Honoring Our First Responders, and Honoring Our Veterans in one number each. Also available undecorated. Golden white light-emitting-diode headlights, blackened metal wheels, and operating front and rear ditch lights. Direct-current model with speaker only, $149.95; with ESU Digital Command Control sound decoder, $259.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Baltimore & Ohio class EM-1 2-8-8-4 steam locomotive. Early large dome and later small dome. Two road numbers each. Dual-mode SoundTraxx Econami Sound Value decoder, die-cast metal boiler and frame, all-wheel pickup in engine and tender, soft white light-emitting-diode headlight and backup light, chemically blackened metal wheels with traction tires, and E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. $499. October 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Electro-Motive Division GP40 diesel locomotive. BNSF Ry., CP Rail, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific. Dual-mode SoundTraxx Econami Sound Value sound decoder, directional headlights with Rule 17 dimming, precision motor with flywheel, die-cast metal frame, illuminated number boxes, and E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. $279. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Norfolk & Western Class J 4-8-4 steam locomotive. Three road numbers. SoundTraxx Econami Sound Value Digital Command Control sound decoder; die-cast metal boiler, underframe, and tender frame; separately applied detail parts; laser-cut exterior detailing; die-cast metal driver spokes; and E-Z Mate Mark II coupler on rear of tender. $439. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe diesel locomotive. Union Pacific (George H.W. Bush Presidential Library scheme in one number; “Building America” scheme in two numbers; and Chicago & North Western, Denver & Rio Grande Western, Missouri Pacific, Missouri-Kansas-Texas, Southern Pacific, and Western Pacific heritage schemes in one number each) and Norfolk Southern (thoroughbred scheme in two numbers; New York Central, Reading Co., Erie, and Penn Central heritage schemes in one number each). Also available undecorated. Plastic body with die-cast metal chassis, golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, and dual-mode Paragon3 sound decoder featuring Rolling Thunder. $249.99. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

United States Railroad Administration heavy and light 2-8-2 Mikado steam locomotives. Heavy: Great Northern; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Erie; Milwaukee Road; and New York Central/Pittsburgh & Lake Erie. Light: Baltimore & Ohio, Canadian National, New York Central/Indiana Harbor Belt, Pennsylvania RR, Southern Ry. (one road number), and Union Pacific. Two numbers per scheme unless noted; both versions available painted black but unlettered. Die-cast metal body and chassis, golden-white light-emitting-diode headlights, and dual-mode Paragon3 sound decoder with Rolling Thunder. $329.99. Broadway Limited Imports, 386-673-8900, www.broadway-limited.com

N scale freight cars
41-foot ballast hopper. Union Pacific (teal), Amtrak (yellow), Burlington Northern (Mineral Red), CP Rail (black with Multimark herald), Herzog (Mineral Red with billboard lettering), and Milwaukee Road (brown with billboard lettering). Injection-molded plastic body, separately applied brake wheel, and knuckle couplers. Single car, $29.95; three-pack, $89.85. Third quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Difco side-dump car. Alaska RR (yellow), BC Rail (black), Denver & Rio Grande Western (gray), Helm Leasing (faded black), Montana Rail Link (blue), Norfolk & Western (green), Southern California Regional Rail Authority (white), and Union Pacific (maintenance-of-way green with Missouri Pacific reporting marks). Three road numbers per scheme. Truck-mounted couplers and 100-ton roller-bearing trucks. $34.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Evans 48-foot coil steel car. Pre-production sample shown. Burlington Northern (Cascade Green), BNSF Ry. (mineral red with circle-cross herald); Conrail (brown); Chicago South Shore (brown body with orange hoods); CSX (“SteelPro” slogan on hoods and blue-and-yellow scheme with New York Central reporting marks); Union Pacific (gray with Chicago & North Western marks); and WCTU Ry. (Pittsburgh & Lake Erie patchout). Model based on 1967 prototype. Die-cast metal body, two removable rounded hoods, and wood-lined trough floor. $32.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

General American 50-foot insulated boxcar. Pre-production sample shown. Conrail, Delaware & Hudson, Milwaukee Road, Missouri Pacific, and Wabash. Injection-molded plastic model with separate, factory-applied wire uncoupling levers and etched-metal running boards and crossover platforms. Price and release date to be announced. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

General American 4,180-cubic-foot-capacity Airslide covered hopper. Westvaco (black and blue); St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco, gray and black); Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (gray and black); Rock Island (gray and black); and Southern Ry. (gray and black). Four road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic body with high-mounted brake wheel and etched-metal running boards. Based on 1965-1966 body style. $36.95. Third quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Greenville 100-ton two-bay hopper. Golden West Service (blue, yellow, and red scheme), Norfolk Southern (brown-and-white scheme); Southern Pacific (brown-and-white scheme); Southern Ry. (black-and-white scheme); Union Pacific (brown-and-white scheme); and Wisconsin Central (gray). Three road numbers per scheme. $29.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Pullman-Standard 4,427-cubic-foot-capacity low-side covered hopper. Pre-production sample shown. Chessie System (Western Maryland reporting marks); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (circle-cross herald and “Quality” logo); Canadian National (Wisconsin Central reporting marks); Illinois Central Gulf (orange); and Union Pacific (gray). Three road numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Injection-molded plastic body, knuckle couplers, and detailed brake wheel and air reservoir. $32.95. Third quarter 2019. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Russell snow plow. Boston & Maine (blue-and-black scheme), Chessie System (yellow with Chesapeake & Ohio reporting marks), Chicago & North Western (yellow), Conrail (yellow-and-black scheme), Canadian National (red), Denver & Rio Grande Western (orange-and-black scheme), Great Northern (Big Sky Blue), and New York Central (brown-and-black scheme). One road number per scheme. Molded body details and window glazing. $32.95. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Southern Iron & Equipment Co. 50-foot pulpwood flatcar. Ashley, Drew & Northern; CSX; Illinois Central Gulf; Kansas City Southern; Missouri Pacific; Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac; and Southern Ry. Free-rolling trucks and knuckle couplers. Release date and price to be announced. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

40-foot gondola. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Burlington Northern (black 1991 scheme); Denver & Rio Grande Western (black); and Pennsylvania RR (Tuscan Red). Injection-molded plastic with E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. $29. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

50-foot plug-door boxcar with track cleaning pad. Union Pacific, Baltimore & Ohio, Conrail, and Western Pacific. Dry cleaning system with reusable track cleaning pad. $49. Replacement cleaning pad two-packs. Price to be announced. Both November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Evans 5,277-cubic-foot-capacity boxcar. HO scale model shown. Ontario Northland, Wisconsin Central (Sault Ste. Marie Bridge reporting marks), Canadian National, Ferdinand RR, Laurinburg & Southern, and Mississippian Ry. Retooled with body-mounted Micro-Trains no. 1015 couplers, CNC machined 33” or 36” metal wheels, and 70- or 100-ton trucks. Price to be announced. Late summer 2019. ExactRail, 866-945-1701, www.exactrail.com

N scale passenger cars
Montreal Metropolitan Transport Agency modern multi-level commuter cars. Pre-production sample shown. Cab car (four road numbers), $69.95. Trailers (16 road numbers), $54.95. 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. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

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). Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Amtrak Viewliner II baggage car. Phase 3 heritage scheme. Two road numbers. Injection-molded plastic with metal wheels, Kato knuckle couplers, modeler-installed trip pins, and window glazing. $35. Kato USA Inc., 847-781-9500, www.katousa.com

N scale train sets
Montreal Metropolitan Transport Agency modern multi-level commuter sets. Pre-production sample shown. Three-car set (cab car and two coaches), $179.85. Bombardier ALP-45DP locomotive, cab car, and coach, $274.85. Master Line. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

N scale structures
E-Z Track blinking bridge. $30. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

E-Z Track Truss bridge. $25. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Bain & Mitchell Wagon Co. kit. Includes two farm wagons and spare wheels. Measures 3-5/8” x 7-1/4”. Based on prototype in Salt Lake City. $69.99. RSLaserkits, 503-371-4290, www.rslaserkits.com

Mudville Station kit. Measures 2-1/8” x 4” at platform. Based on a design and O scale build by Dave Rouse. $49.99. RSLaserkits, 503-371-4290, www.rslaserkits.com

Schoharie Junction Station kit. Measures 2-1/4” x 5-1/8” at building; 3-3/4” x 7” at platform. Station is based on prototype at the junction of the Delaware & Hudson and Middleburgh & Schoharie RR near what is now Central Bridge, N.Y. $49.99. RSLaserkits, 503-371-4290, www.rslaserkits.com

American Bungalow. Injection-molded plastic kit with open or closed porch, separate one-car garage, and optional roof dormers. $39.98. December 2019. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Two-story frame house. Injection-molded plastic kit with parts for two different front walls and porches and separate doors, windows, and details. December 2019. Cornerstone Series. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

N scale details and accessories
20-foot standard height intermodal container. BNSF Ry. (Chicago Division). Injection-molded plastic container with prototype-specific details, inter-box connecting pins, and JTC magnetic connecting system (magnet on bottom and metal plate on top). Single container, $14.95. Jacksonville Terminal Co., 904-253-3430, www.jtcmodeltrains.com

48-foot high-cube intermodal container. Sea Star, CSX Intermodal (white and blue in three versions and Flexi-Van restencil), and Pacer Stacktrain (new and faded paint). Injection-molded plastic container with prototype-specific details, inter-box connecting pins, and JTC magnetic connecting system (magnets on bottom and metal plate on top). Two-pack, $33.95. Jacksonville Terminal Co., 904-253-3430, www.jtcmodeltrains.com

16-foot rowing prams. Laser-cut cardstock kits pre-painted a “tan wood” color. Six-pack, $9.99. RSLaserkits, 503-371-4290, www.rslaserkits.com

O scale locomotives
Baldwin 2-6-2T Class 10 trench steam locomotive. On30. U.S. Army (three road numbers), Quartermaster Corps (one number), and painted black but unlettered. TCS WOWSound Digital Command Control sound decoder with Chuffinity technology, background and battlefield sounds, and load- and grade-sensing technology. $459. September 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

O scale freight cars
62-foot bulkhead and short-bulkhead flatcars. Pre-production sample shown. New paint schemes. Bulkhead: TTX (yellow with black and white logo), Canadian Pacific (dark green), CSX (patched reporting marks), and Union Pacific (Oxide Red). Short bulkhead: Allegheny & Eastern (red) and Northwestern Oklahoma (Oxide Red). New road numbers. Short bulkhead: Allegheny & Eastern (red). Two road numbers per scheme; both body styles available undecorated. Side stake pockets, simulated tie loops, and fish-belly center sill. $61.95 (undecorated, $56.95). Trainman line. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Pullman-Standard 50-foot PS-1 plug-door boxcar. New paint schemes: New York Central (Jade Green), Bangor & Aroostook (State of Maine), American Colloid Co., and Canadian National (“wet noodle” herald). New road numbers: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (“Super Shock Control” slogan) and Great Northern (Glacier Green with standing Rocky herald and “Cushioned Ride” lettering). Two numbers per scheme; also available undecorated. Plastic body; etched-metal running boards; and separately applied grab irons, ladders, and brake line details. $97.95. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

18-foot boxcar with Murphy roof. On30. United States Army (gray in four road numbers) and US Quartermaster (green in two road numbers). Two-pack. Price to be announced. 2020 release. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Low-side gondola. United States Army (gray in four road numbers) and US Quartermaster (green in two numbers). Two-pack. Price to be announced. 2020 release. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

O scale structures
Wheeler’s Auto Dealers. Injection-molded plastic kit. Measures 10-1/16” x 8-15/16” x 6-1/2”. $39.95. Hillside Structure Series. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Steel water tank. Injection-molded plastic kit. Base footprint is 5-1/2” square, water column footprint is 1-5/8” x 3-1/4”. $39.95. Hillside Structure Series. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Two-stall modern enginehouse with motorized doors. Measures 7.9” x 11” x 23.6”. $299. Produced by Proses, available from Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

O scale details and accessories
Operating crossing gates. Red-and-black or red-and-white arms, red light-emitting-diode warning light on gate, and base. Will operated on AC or DC (8-12V). Gates operated by supplied switch. Two-pack, $59.95. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Operating oil pump. Black, blue and white, orange and black, and Red Bird. Factory-assembled and wired. Operates on alternating or direct current (8-22V). $89.95. Fourth quarter 2019. Atlas O, 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

Assorted details. Cable drum two-pack, $32. Machinery crate two-pack, $24. Produced by Proses, available from Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Large scale locomotives
Eggliner motive power. Pre-production sample shown. Police and fire rescue. Operating headlights and marker lights. $249. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

2-6-0 Mogul steam locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and Union Pacific. Directional light-emitting-diode lights, smoke unit, PIKO SmartDecoder, and sound unit. Full featured in direct current and Digital Command Control. $649.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Clean Machine R/C General Electric 25-ton diesel switcher. Battery-powered locomotive (requires 6 AAA batteries, not included) with easy-to-use RC controls. $299.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Deutsche Bahn BR 360 diesel switcher. Five-pole can-type motor; molded and separate, factory-applied details; and light-emitting-diode headlights. Locomotive is designed to accept PIKO no. 36195 sound kit and no. 36125 decoder, both sold separately. $439.99. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe diesel locomotive. 1:32 proportion. BNSF Ry. (Heritage III), Electro-Motive Diesel demonstrator (yellow, black, and gray), Norfolk Southern (as-delivered and Reading Co. heritage schemes), Union Pacific (as-delivered, Denver & Rio Grande Western heritage, George Bush 41 Presidential Library and Museum, and Sprit of the Union Pacific schemes). One road number each. Polycarbonate body, light-emitting-diode lighting, remote-controlled Proto-Couplers, and Proto-Sound 3.0. $749.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, www.mthtrains.com

Southern Pacific class GS-4 4-8-4 Northern steam locomotive. 1:32 proportion. American Freedom Train (one road number) and Southern Pacific (Daylight scheme with large and small lettering in two numbers each and with small lettering and light-emitting-diode [LED] Christmas lights). Polycarbonate boiler and tender, die-cast metal chassis, LED lighting, and Proto-Sound 3.0 with quillable whistle (quillable whistle requires DCS system). $1,195 (with LED Christmas lights, $1,399.95). MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, www.mthtrains.com

Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger steam locomotive. 1:32 proportion. Union Pacific (Heritage Fleet and two-tone gray with silver or yellow stripes), Clinchfield, and Denver & Rio Grande Western. One road number per scheme. Polycarbonate boiler and tender, die-cast metal chassis, light-emitting-diode lighting, and Proto-Sound 3.0 with quillable whistle (quillable whistle requires DCS system). $1,499.95. MTH Electric Trains, 410-381-2580, www.mthtrains.com

Large scale freight cars
40-foot steel refrigerator car. Santa Fe Refrigerator Despatch ($84.99) and Christmas 2019 (109.99). Injection-molded plastic with plastic wheelsets and hook-and-loop couplers. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Deutsche Bahn flatcar with two 20-foot containers. Injection-molded plastic with plastic wheelsets and hook-and-loop couplers. Containers are decorated for P&O and Hapag-Lloyd. $249.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Deutsche Bahn tank car with brake platform. VTG. Injection-molded plastic two-axle car with plastic wheelsets, separate ladders and handrails, and hook-and-loop couplers. $134.99. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Double-sheathed center-cupola caboose. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe ($89.99) and Merry Christmas ($119.99). Injection-molded plastic with plastic wheelsets, separately applied grab irons, and hook-and-loop couplers. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Offset-side two-bay hopper. Trick or Treat Halloween scheme. Injection-molded plastic with solid-bearing trucks, plastic wheelsets, and hook-and-loop couplers. Graphics feature glow-in-the-dark highlights. $84.99. October 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Large scale passenger cars
Deutsche Bahn first-class passenger car. Injection-molded plastic with metal wheelsets, clear window glazing, and molded interior seats. Accepts PIKO no. 36132 light-emitting-diode light kit, sold separately. $309.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Deutsche Bahn second-class passenger car. Injection-molded plastic with metal wheelsets, clear window glazing, and molded interior seats. Accepts PIKO no. 36132 light-emitting-diode light kit, sold separately. $309.99. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Large scale train sets
General Electric 25-ton industrial starter set. Set includes General Electric 25-ton diesel switcher with directional light-emitting-diode headlights, two ore cars, circle of track with brass rail, power supply, and more. $349.99. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

North Pole Hauler remote-control starter set. Includes General Electric diesel switcher with directional light-emitting-diode headlights, two ore cars, transformer, RC-operated direct current controller, pocket remote, and circle of track with brass rail. $374.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Large scale details and accessories
1:29 proportion couplers. Six pairs per card. $50. October 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Z scale locomotives
Alco RS-3 diesel locomotive. Pre-production sample shown. Proposed road names: Burlington Northern; Canadian National; Delaware & Hudson; Denver & Rio Grande Western; Great Northern; Milwaukee Road; New York Central; New York, New Haven & Hartford; Northern Pacific; Pennsylvania RR; Seaboard Air Line; St. Louis-Southwestern (Cotton Belt); Southern Ry.; and Union Pacific. Association of American Railroads Type B two-axle trucks, prototype-specific details (smoke stack, turbochargers, headlights, number boards, snow plow, and fuel tank, among others), and AutoLatch couplers. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com

Alco RSD-5 diesel locomotive. Pre-production sample shown. Proposed road names: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Chesapeake & Ohio; and Southern Pacific. Trimount three-axle trucks, prototype-specific details (smoke stack, turbochargers, headlights, number boards, snow plow, and fuel tank, among others), and AutoLatch couplers. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com

Z scale structures
Railway Express Agency transfer warehouse. Pre-production sample shown. Base kit (3.15” x 6.10” x 3.15”, $89.75) includes two end sections and one middle section. Extension kit (3.15” x 3.38” x 2.83”, $45) features middle section. American Z Line, 614-764-1703, www.americanzline.com

Electronics/controls
TS3 trackside signal control circuit. Detects trains using infrared light and controls track signals at a junction or passing siding. Infrared detection requires no modification or rolling stock and works on alternating current, direct current, Digital Command Control, and battery-powered layouts. Can be linked to other TS3 circuits and TS2 and TS2-D signal circuits. Computer-free system can be expanded and reconfigured. Automatically adapts to common anode (positive) or common cathode (negative) light-emitting-diode signals. Features onboard current-limiting resistors. User can select three-aspect (clear/approach/stop) or four-aspect (clear/advance approach/approach/stop) operation. TS3 with two infrared sensors, $49; two-pack (two circuits and four sensors), $89. Azatrax, 303-775-2214, www.azatrax.com

Digital Command Control trackside turnout decoder. Allows modeler to upgrade electrically operated turnouts to Digital Command Control (DCC). Decoder installed inside trackside bungalow. Decoder can be soldered to control circuit board and hide wires through a hole in the structure. For plug-and-play use, snap off breakaway tab and plug in E-Z Track connectors. $45. 2020 release. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Power pack and speed controller. With AC accessory terminals. For N, HO, and On30. Not Digital Command Control compatible. $89. October 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Three-color lighted block signals. HO scale. Three-pack, $35. Produced by Proses, available from Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

HO, N, and Z scale signals. Searchlight, D-type, G-type, and dwarf signals. Prices start at $12. Optional detail parts, including maintenance platforms and safety railings, also available. Signals installed on signal bridges. Custom orders welcome. Volume and club discounts available. Custom Signal Systems LLC, www.customsignalsystems.com

Zephyr Express. Set includes DCS52 all-in-one throttle/command station/booster, PS314 power supply, one LT1 LocoNet cable and decoder test kit, Zephyr Express quick start guide and manual, and Digitrax decoder manual. Throttle features 2.4” liquid crystal display screen and large backlit keypad, speed control knob and direction switch with brake, integrated USB computer interface, two- and four-digit addressing, and smooth speed control. $235. Digitrax, 850-872 9890, www.digitrax.com

Highway lamp. HO scale. Each lamp includes 3 feet of 1.5mm fiber optic. Lamp is designed to be used with Dwarvin Lamplighter 1 or 2 boxes. No wiring required. Three-pack, $22.50. Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd., www.dwarvin.com

Industrial building lamp. HO scale. Fits into the wall of a building above the door. Each lamp includes 3 feet of .75mm fiber optic. Lamp is designed to be used with Dwarvin Lamplighter 1 or 2 boxes. No wiring required. Three-pack, $16. Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd., www.dwarvin.com

Lamplighter 2. Provides power for more than 45 Dwarvin fiber-optic lamps. Works with all scales. $129. Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd., www.dwarvin.com

Street lamp. O scale (18 scale feet tall). Each lamp includes 3 feet of 1.5mm diameter fiber optic. Lamp is designed to be used with Dwarvin Lamplighter 1 or 2 boxes. No wiring required. Two-pack, $22.50. Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd., www.dwarvin.com

TwistLock turnout motor. 16VAC, 3A solenoid turnout motor. Compatible with all Peco (and other manufacturers) turnouts up to O scale. Can be removed and refitted repeatedly. Drive pin long enough to reach through baseboards up to 15mm (.59”) thick. Twin microswitch attachment twist-locks to motor for changing polarity. Surface mounting option available. Options include TwistLock turnout motor, turnout motor and microswitch, turnout microswitch, and surface-mount turnout motor. Prices to be announced. Pritchard Patent Product Co. Ltd. (Peco), +44 0 1297 21542, www.peco-uk.com

3A remote-control locomotive receiver with pocket remote. Compact design can fit in many large scale locomotives. Receiver includes two relay-type function contacts for activating functions (horn, whistle, bell, etc.) on a separate sound unit. Receiver is battery powered (batteries not included) but can be powered by a fixed DC supply of 7V to 22V. Receiver has connection for motor power and the two function outputs. $99.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

PIKO SmartDecoder 4.1. Allows recent PIKO sound modules to work on either direct current or Digital Command Control. Includes built-in buffer capacitors for smoother locomotive operation through spots of poor electrical contact (switch frogs and dirty track). Replaces older 36122 decoder. $124.99. August 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Remote-control analog power set. Provides walkaround radio control for direct-current track-powered trains and rolling stock. Includes continuous 3A capacity transformer (5A peak), RC-operated DC controller, and pocket remote. Controller also provides RC-operated DC voltage outputs for accessories. $184.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

Remote-control pocket remote. Additional remote for RC train system. Includes eight selectable RC channels allowing for multiple operators and/or multiple trains without the need for track blocks and extra wiring. Remote has two push-button controls for relay-type functions, including the activation of horns, whistles, and bells. Up to 60-foot range (indoors and outdoors). $24.99. September 2019. PIKO America, 619-280-2800, www.piko-america.com

WDMI-24 WiFi/DCC module for large scales. Install in large scale locomotive along with choice of suitable high-current Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder and battery. Outputs high-current bipolar DCC just like a DCC booster. Use WiFiTrax’s free Loco Operator app to control DCC decoder over home WiFi network. Supply power from 12V battery or suitable DC to DC converter (not intended for track power). $79. WifiTrax Model Science, +61 (0) 2 94564849, www.wifitrax.com

WDMI-35 8-pin, 1A WiFi/Digital Command Control interface module. Plugs into 8-pin socket on locomotive. Add your favorite Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder on top. Provides WiFi control for sound and non-sound DCC decoder. Control locomotive from Loco Operator app via WiFi or with DCC signals on track from a DCC command station/booster. Provides DCC configuration variable programming via WiFi (no need to place locomotive on programming track). Optional CPM-10 Capacitive Power Maintenance plug-in module for better performance over dirty track. $49. WifiTrax Model Science, +61 (0) 2 94564849, www.wifitrax.com

WDMI-52 WiFi/Digital Command Control motherboard for HO scale Kato GP35 diesel locomotive or similar. Replaces factory printed-circuit board. Provides WiFi control of Digital Command Control-equipped locomotive. Features 8-pin connector. Connections on board for battery (Stanton Associations BPS-v4 and BPS-430 LiPo batteries, sold separately), DC-DC converter, and speaker. $49. WifiTrax Model Science, +61 (0) 2 94564849, www.wifitrax.com

WFD-25 4A WiFi/Digital Command Control trackside interface booster. Provides full Digital Command Control (DCC) command/control and booster capability under WiFi control. Supports up to 16 DCC locomotives. Programming track outputs for DCC configuration variable programming via WiFi. 4A capability on main track, 1A on programming track. Suitable for all scales that use National Model Railroad Association-compliant DCC decoder. $89. WifiTrax Model Science, +61 (0) 2 94564849, www.wifitrax.com

Scenery
Assorted scenery products. 1” tall corn stalk 30-pack. ¾” tall cattail 24-pack. 1” tall sunflower 16-pack. 1” tall wheat 40-pack. Bare wood’s edge tree 14-pack. Boxwood plant 20-pack. Detachable grass bushes 30-pack. Dried corn stalk 30-pack. Hay bundle 35-pack. $10.99 each. August 2019. Produced by JTT, available from Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Flexible dry stack rock walls. Dry stack blasted rock (HO and N scales) and dry stack fieldstone (all scales). Flexible, interconnecting vinyl sheets designed for hillsides. Gray and unpainted. Sheets measure 3-1/2” x 11-1/2” $14.99 each. Chooch Enterprises, 425-273-4794,
www.choochenterprises.com

Railroad Graphics Volume 7. Features 540 new landscape backdrop kits; 245 background building prints; 150 new street and waterway backdrop extensions; thousands of billboards, posters, and storefront signs; and new building interior scenes and window enhancements. Also includes 10 3-D background building flat kits in five scales, nine flatcar container load kits, and four sheets of graffiti. No repeat content from previous volumes. Images are sizable for any scale. Compatible with home computers and standard color printers. Show special, $24.95 (regular price, $29.95). LARC Products, www.larcproducts.com

Assorted tunnel portals. HO scale Hoosac west portal, $48.50. N scale auto portals (concrete and stone), $8.95 each. S scale Lehigh Valley double-track portal, $34.50. O scale Soldier Summit portals, $34.50. Pre-Size Model Specialties, 970-527-4586, www.pre-size.com

Track
Buffer stop. HO scale two-pack, $25; N scale two-pack, $20. Produced by Proses, available from Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Code 80 N scale Customline turnouts. No. 8 left and right. Can be operated with under-the-table switch machines or manual ground throws. Cast-metal frog can be powered. Price to be announced. Atlas Model Railroad Co., 908-687-0880, www.atlasrr.com

E-Z Track HO scale flashing light-emitting-diode track bumper. Nickel silver ($31) or steel alloy ($28) rail. November 2019. Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Code 83 HO scale bridge track set. One 36” long section, one filler piece, two bridge track end pieces, and two end piece wood filler ties. Features molded inside code 83 guardrails. $39.98. April 2020. WalthersTrack. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Code 83 HO scale bridge track end piece set. Two bridge track end pieces and two end piece wood filler ties. $9.98. April 2020. WalthersTrack. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Code 83 HO scale turnouts. Number 6 double crossover, $99.98. Number 8 left and right, $34.98. Number 10 left and right, $37.98. Curved turnouts (left and right, 20” and 24” radii and 24” and 28” radii), $49.98 each. Digital Command Control-friendly turnouts with ties molded in dark brown with woodgrain, spike, and tie plate detail; spike mounting holes next to the rail; and nickel silver rail. April 2020. WalthersTrack. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Code 100 HO scale track. Numbers 4, 5, and 6 turnouts. Left and right. Digital Command Control-friendly turnouts with ties molded in dark brown with woodgrain, spike, and tie plate detail; spike mounting holes next to the rail; and nickel silver rail. $29.98 each. June 2020. WalthersTrack. Wm. K. Walthers Inc., 414-527-0770, www.walthers.com

Tools
HO scale track pack tool assortment. Ballast spreader, flexible track holder, track voltage tester, snap-and-glue clamps, and parallel track tools. $159. Produced by Proses, available from Bachmann Trains, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com

Weathering supplies
Weathering Mix. New colors: Burnt orange, emerald green, fern green, marigold yellow, moss green, olive green, and pumpkin orange. Alcohol-based washes. Eight-ounce bottle, $10. Hunterline, 866-934-4174, www.hunterline.com

Industry news
Jane’s Tools has added the inventory of The Tool Man to its display. A choice from several hundred hobby tools is now available.