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Product Announcements

This is a partial list of product announcements. It is not a full list. There are too many products coming and not enough time to list all of them. If there is something that you are interested in that you don't see listed please contact us.


Unless otherwise noted items are HO scale. Please note that most of these dates are estimated US arrival dates. Arrival in Canada may be weeks to months later. Arrival dates from one Canadian Importer should be regarded as vague suggestions rather than firm arrival dates.


Athearn
. Product Date
For a more complete listing of Athearn Announcements see: The Athearn Announcements Page

Atlas
. Product Date
HO Scale PGE RS3s July 2009
Atlas has announced HO scale PGR Two-tone green with Map Herald RS3s. They show a US Price of $ 124.95. With our rapidly fluctuating dollar a firm Canadian price cannot be set. An ESTIMATE would be around $ 162.00 (with a 1.3 exchange rate).
Pacific Great Eastern RS3 map herald

Two road numbers are being released:
Pacific Great Eastern (Two-Tone Green/Black) Rd# 568
Pacific Great Eastern (Two-Tone Green/Black) Rd# 571

We will be stocking these models but a reservation will guarantee delivery.
HO Scale BC Hydro MP15DC September 2009
Atlas has announced HO scale BC Hydro MP15DC Locomotive. This will be available in DC and DCC w Sound versions.
BC Hydro MP 15DC

Three road numbers are being released:
  • BC Hydro 151
  • BC Hydro 152
  • BC Hydro 153
The estimated MSRP for the DC versions is $ 179.95 Can$ (1.2 exchange rate)
The estimated MSRP for the DCC w Sound versions is $ 311.95 Can$ (1.2 exchange rate).

We will be stocking these models but a reservation will guarantee delivery.
N Scale C630s, BCR, CN & CP September 2009
Atlas has announced N Scale C630s in three road names: British Columbia Railway in the Two-Tone green with Dogwood herald paint scheme, Canadian Nation with the noodle and Canadian Pacific in Maroon & Grey Script. They will be available in DC and DCC versions.
British Columbia Railway C630
  • British Columbia Railway 701 DC and DCC
  • British Columbia Railway 702 DC and DCC
  • British Columbia Railway 704 DC only
  • Canadian National 2002 Noodle - DC and DCC
  • Canadian National 2010 Noodle - DC and DCC
  • Canadian National 2016 Noodle - DC only
  • Canadian Pacific 4500 M&G Script - DC and DCC
  • Canadian Pacific 4502 DC and DCC
  • Canadian Pacific 4505 DC only
The estimated MSRP for the DC version is $ 138.55 Can$
The estimated MSRP for the DCC version is $ 176.35 Can$.

We will be stocking these models but a reservation will guarantee delivery.
HO Scale RS3s and RSD4/5 August 2009
Atlas has announced HO scale RS3s and RSD4/5s. They show a US Price of $ 124.95. With our rapidly fluctuating dollar a firm Canadian price cannot be set. An ESTIMATE would be around $ 149.95 (with a 1.2 exchange rate).

RS3s
  • Undecoratewd
  • Rutland (Green/Yellow) 202
  • Rutland (Green/Yellow) 207
  • Delaware-Lackawanna (Black/Yellow) 4068
  • Delaware-Lackawanna (Black/Yellow) 4103
  • Delaware-Lackawanna (Black/Yellow) 4118
  • Lehigh & Hudson River (Dark Green/Yellow "Simplified") 3
  • Lehigh & Hudson River (Dark Green/Yellow "Simplified") 10
  • Louisville & Nashville (Green/Yellow) (ex-Rutland) 261
  • Louisville & Nashville (Green/Yellow) (ex-Rutland) 264
  • Piedmont & Northern (Black/Yellow) 1601
  • Piedmont & Northern (Black/Yellow) 1604
  • Seaboard Coast Line (Black/Yellow) (ex-P&N) 1252
  • Seaboard Coast Line (Black/Yellow) (ex-P&N) 1259

    HO RSD-4/5 Locomotive - New Road Numbers! August 2009
    • Undecorated -
    • Chicago & North Western (Green/Yellow) 1619
    • Chicago & North Western (Green/Yellow) 1620
    • Pennsylvania (Dark Green/Yellow) 8446
    • Pennsylvania (Dark Green/Yellow) 8448
    • Santa Fe (Blue/Yellow) 2100
    • Santa Fe (Blue/Yellow) 2106
    • Cotton Belt (Black/Silver "Black Widow") 271
    • Cotton Belt (Black/Silver "Black Widow") 272
    • Ferrocarril Del Pacifico (Green/Yellow) 807
    • Ferrocarril Del Pacifico (Green/Yellow) 818

    We will be stocking some of these models but a reservation will guarantee delivery.

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    Bachmann

    . Product Date
    Digitrax
    Duplex Radio Shipping
    The June 15, 2009 Digi-Fax has details on the new throttles; DT402, DT402R and DT402D as well as the new Duplex Radio receiver: UR92. Delivery starts June 22, 2009.
    All new throttles handle functions up to 28 and have a new menu system to setup the throttle.

    The DT402 replaces the DT400. It is I/R equipped and works tethered or with the UR90/91/92 in I/R mode. MSRP $ 185.00 US$.

    The DT402R replaces the DT400R. It works in Simplex Radio mode with the Ur91. It will work in I/R mode with the UR90/91/92. MSRP $ 235.00 US$.

    The DT402D is the new Duplex Radio Throttle. It works in Duplex Radio mode with the new UR92 Duplex Radio Receiver. MSRP $ 250.00 US$.

    The UR92 is the new Duplex Radio Receiver. It handles the new DT402D Duplex Radio Throttles. It will also handle the Duplex Radio versions of the UT4 throttles when they are announced. MSRP $ 160.00 US$.


    There will be an upgrade program for existing DT400 throttles starting in September. Upgrade prices are from $ 25.00 US$ to $ 65.00 US$ depending on what you want done. NO throttles will be accepted for conversion until the program starts in September.

    Details on New Duplex Radio versions of the UT4 throttle will be announced later this year.


    The existing simplex radio system will continue to be available and will work along side of the new Duplex radio system.

    BlackStone Models
    . Product Date
    D&RGW HON3 C-19 Locomotive 2010
    The announcement of the Blackstone Models HOn3 Locomotive was made at the National narrow Gauge Convention in Portland Oregon.
    D&RGW C-19 a 2-8-0 consolidation, D&RGW class C-19. The C-19 will include several well known early C-19's such as the 343, 345, 346, 347 and RGS 40! The C-19 will be available with or without sound, a variety of paint schemes and optional weathering.
    Part Numbers and ordering information will be distributed shortly. Introductory list price is $349 US$ without sound and $439 US$ with sound. Add $ 40.00 US$ for weathering.
    D&RGW 800 Series Drop Bottom Gondola Late 2009
    Announced at the 2008 National narrow Gauge Convention in Portland Oregon.
    D&RGW 800 Series Drop Bottom Gondolas
    The Blackstone Models Drop Bottom Gondolas are representative of the cars after the 1918 rebuild in which the coke racks were removed and an additional side board added, making them resemble their 700 Series counterparts and the way they appeared to the end of their service.
    Part Numbers and ordering information will be distributed shortly. Introductory MSRP on these cars is $48.95 US$ for non-weathered versions and $52.95 US$ for weathered versions.
    D&RGW Class 5 Long Caboose August 2009
    The first official announcement of the new Blackstone Models HOn3 D&RGW Class 5 Long caboose was made at the National narrow Gauge Convention in Portland Oregon.
    D&RGW Class 5 Long Caboose
    Blackstone Models Class 5 Caboose is representative of these cabooses numbered 0503, 0505, 0517, 0540, 0574 and a painted, unlettered version.
    Part Numbers and ordering information will be distributed shortly. Introductory MSRP on these cars is $74.95. US$.
    Second Series D&RGW High Side HOn3 Gondolas Summer 2009
    The second series of HOn3 D&RGW High Side Gondolas has been announced for delivery in Summer 2009. Full details on our Blackstone Models Page Gondolas section Blackstone Models High Side Gondola

    InterMountain
    . Product Date
    NEW CNR Fat Face SD40-2 2009

    InterMountain was showing samples of the N Scale CNR SD40-2 with wide cab at Supertrain in Calgary. Details as to price, delivery date and road numbers to come.


    Kato
    . Product Date

    . Product Date
    Kaslo Shops
    NEW
    Canadian Big Alcos
    All Road names with the Correct Truck. Unknown

    Kalso Shops is going to produce the Big Canadian Alcos with complete drives with the correct trucks. All road names and variations will be produced. Delivery Unknown. Est MSRP Unknown. More details to follow.
    Although we do not yet have firm details as to model numbers we will take advance orders for railroad specific models. No word yet as to whether a deposit will be required.

    HL-XX and HN-XX HO and N Scale HR616 CNR 2100 to 2119 Series. Unknown

    This project is in the masters stage. Delivery Unknown. Details as to power chassis to be determined. Cast resin body with etched detail set.


    Monte Vista Publishing
    . Product Date
    New Book BC Rail The Early Years: June 1984 through 1987 by Brian A. Elchlepp & Jeff Ainsworth Summer 2009

    This book will be Monte Vista Publishing's first all color Hard Bound Book.

    9" tall x 12" wide Landscape

    The photo sizes are double the previous size, now 11.5" x 7.00" full color photos, with loco info and detailed captions.
    This first volume begins coverage in June 1984 and continues through 1987.

    Estimated MSRP - $ 75.00 US$

    We will have a good stock of this book as soon as it is released. We are taking reservations for those who want to be notified as soon as it arrives.


    Rapido Trains
    . Product Date
    HO Scale CPR Angus Shops Wide Vision Caboose Fall 2009
    Announced February 12, 2009 - Delivery shown as Fall 2009. MSRP $ 59.95 Can$.
    Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose

    (Image from Rapido Trains)
    The CPR Angus Shops Wide Vision Caboose.

    1. CP Rail - twelve road numbers
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose CP Rail
    2. Algoma Central - four road numbers.
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Algoma Central
    3. Burlington Northern - six road numbers.
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Burlington Northern
    4. Chessie System(CSX) - six road numbers.
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Chessie System (CSX)
    5. Cotton Belt - six road numbers.
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Cotton Belt
    6. CSX 'Safety First' - Rd# 21195
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose CSX Safety First
    7. Great Northern (Red) - six road numbers.
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Great Northern
    8. Milwaukee Road - six road numbers.
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Milwaukee Road
    9. Northern Pacific - six road numbers
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Northern Pacific
    10. Ontario Northland - eight road numbers
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Ontario Northland
    11. Rock Island - six road numbers
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Rock Island
    12. Santa Fe - six road numbers
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Santa Fe
    13. Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo - four road numbers
      Rapido Trains HO Scale Wide Vision
Caboose Toronto Hamilton and Buffalo
    14. Undecorated - whatever number you wish.
    Details at: Rapido Trains Angus Shops Caboose

    We will have store stock. Advance Orders are suggested if you want a particular road number.

    All images from Rapido Trains.

    HO Scale CPR Canadian 2010
    Announced November 2008 - Delivery shown as 2010. MSRP $ 1499.95 Can$.
    Rapido Trains CPR The Canadian

    (Image from Rapido Trains)
    The CPR Canadian, 10 car train with FP9 locomotives.

    Seven consists

    1. Consist One - CPR Maroon (Block lettering on Locomotives) FP9A 1406 & 1407 plus F9B 1900 Baggage-Dormitory 3017; Coach 111; Coach 120; Skyline 515; Diner Louise; Chateau Argenson; Chateau Rigaud; Amherst Manor; Douglas Manor; Yoho Park
    2. Consist Two - CPR Maroon (Block lettering on locomotives) FP9A 1410 & 1413 plus F9B 1901 Baggage-Dormitory 3008; Coach 105; Coach 119; Skyline 504; Diner Princess; Chateau Roberval; Chateau Lauzon; Grant Manor; Stuart Manor; Banff Park
    3. Consist Three - CPR Maroon (Script lettering on locomotives) FP9A 1408 & 1409 plus F9B 1903 Baggage-Dormitory 3000; Coach 103; Coach 117; Skyline 512; Diner Kent; Chateau Montcalm; Chateau Iberville; Thompson Manor; Dufferin Manor; Algonquin Park
    4. Consist Four - CP Rail Lettering - FP9A 1411 & 1412 plus F9B 4476 Baggage-Dormitory 602; Coach 108; Coach 123; Skyline 506; Diner Emerald; Chateau Salaberry; Chateau Dollard; Cornwall Manor; Burton Manor; Assiniboine Park
    5. Consist Five - VIA Rail Canada (early) - FP9A 1406 & 1413 plus F9B 1962 - Baggage-Dormitory 605; Coach 102; Coach 113; Skyline 501; Diner Alexandra; Chateau Maisonneuve; Chateau Levis; Cabot Manor; Mackenzie Manor; Evangeline Park.
    6. Consist Six - VIA Rail Canada (late) - FP9A 1405 & 1414 plus F9B 1965 - Baggage-Dormitory 610; Coach 116; Coach 127; Skyline 516; Diner York; Chateau Bienville; Chateau Lasalle; Bell Manor; Wolfe Manor; Riding Mountain Park
    7. Consist Seven - CP Rail w/ 8" Stripes FP9A 1406 & 1413 plus F9B 1962 - Baggage-Dormitory 602; Coach 108; Coach 123; Skyline 506; Diner Emerald; Chateau Salaberry; Chateau Dollard; Cornwall Manor; Burton Manor; Assiniboine Park
    Production is limited to a combined total of 2000 sets.
    We will have a set or two for store stock.
    It you want one (or more) of the consists Advance Orders are suggested.

    HO Scale Odd-ball Cars Mid 2009
    Announced September 2008 - Delivery shown as mid 2009. MSRP $ 64.95

    Odd ball Cars announced by Rapido Trains.
    • Burlington Northern Executive Scheme - "Dayniter" Leg-Rest Coach, Duplex Sleeper, Cafe-Bar-Lounge, 10-5 Sleeper and Baggage (Six different car numbers in total - a complete executive train!)
      Rapido Trains BN Executive Scheme
    • CN 1960 Experimental Paint Scheme - Lightweight Coach and Baggage Car.
      Rapido Trains CN 1960 Scheme
    • CN Silver Baggage Car
      Rapido Trains CNR Silver Baggage Car
    • Canadian Pacific Lightweight Coaches - Eight different numbers. Of course these are not correct but they look good.
      Rapido Trains CN Bogus 2100 Series
Coaches
    • Central of Georgia "Dayniter" Leg-Rest Coaches
      Rapido Trains Central of Georgia
    • Chicago and North Western (Simplified) - "Dayniter" Leg-Rest Coaches, Duplex Sleepers and Cafe-Bar-Lounge cars. Multiple car numbers.
      Rapido Trains C&NW Simplified paint
scheme.
    • CB&Q Shadownlined Baggage Cars - Used on the California Zephyr and elsewhere.
      Rapido Trains CB&Q Shawod Lined
Scheme
    • Illinois Central "Dayniter" Leg-Rest Coaches and Duplex Sleepers
      Rapido Trains Illinois Central
    • Milwaukee Road Duplex Sleepers
      Rapido Trains MILW 1950 Scheme
    • Milwaukee Road Duplex Sleepers - 1955 Union Pacific paint scheme.
      Rapido Trains MILW UP Scheme
    • Missouri Pacific Jenks Blue "Dayniter" Leg-Rest Coaches - Six cars
      Rapido Trains MP Jenks Blue
    • Ontario Northland Cafe-Bar-Lounge Cars - Two numbers.
      Rapido Trains Ontario Northland
    • Southern Railway "Dayniter" Leg-Rest Coaches
      Rapido Trains Southern Scheme
    • Texas & Pacific "Dayniter" Leg-Rest Coaches - Five more car numbers.
      Rapido Trains T&P Scheme
    • Union Pacific "Dayniter" Leg-Rest Coaches and Duplex Sleepers - New car names and numbers.
      Rapido Trains Union Pacific Scheme
    • VIA "Grey Ghost" Coaches - VIA introduced this scheme in 1980 and quickly removed it a few months later.
      Rapido Trains VIA Grey Scheme
    • VIA "Glen Fraser" Lounge Car
      Rapido Trains VAN Glen Fraser
Lounge
    • VIA-CN Coaches and Duplex Sleepers
      Rapido Trains VIA CN Scheme
    Names, Road numbers and part numbers to follow.
    As always advance orders are being accepted to guarantee delivery of the cars you want.
    N Scale Lightweight Coaches Mid 2009
    Announced June 2008 - Delivery shown as mid 2009. MSRP $ 47.95.

    Multiple Road Numbers for - Via Rail Canada, Amtrak (Phase I), Baltimore & Ohio, CNR (1954 Scheme), CN (noodle), Chicago & North Western, Erie-Lackawana, Great Northern, Milwaukee Road, New york Central, Northern Pacific, Pennsylvania, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific and two types of Undecorated.

    Details at: N Scale Light Weight Coaches
    N Scale Duplex Sleepers Mid 2009
    Announced June 2008 - Delivery shown as 1st Q 2009, so mid 2009.SRP $ 47.95.

    Multiple Road Names/Numbers for - Via Rail Canada, Amtrak (Phase I), Baltimore & Ohio, CNR (1954 Scheme), CN (noodle), Chicago & North Western, Erie-Lackawana, Great Northern, Milwaukee Road, New york Central, Northern Pacific, Pennsylvania, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific and two types of Undecorated.

    Details at: N Scale Duplex Sleepers
    73' 6" Smooth-Side Baggage-Express Car Third Run 2009
    MSRP - $ 59.95
    Algoma Central, Burlington Northern (Green), Canadian National (Green), Canadian Pacific, Central of Georgia, Chesapeake & Ohio, Delaware & Hudson (Two-Tone Gray), Lackawanna, Grand Trunk Western, Great Northern (Big Sky Blue), Milwaukee Road (UP Colors), Missouri Pacific (Eagle), New York Central (Gray), Ontario Northland (Green).

    Details at: Rapido Trains Baggage Cars
    Steam Generator Cars First Run August 2009
    MSRP - $ 59.95
    Via Rail Canada, VIA (CN Paint), Amtrak Phase I, Canadian National (1954 Scheme), Canadian National (Wet Noodle), Chesapeake & Ohio, Great Northern, Milwaukee Road (UP Scheme), Missouri Pacific (Jenks blue), New York Central, Northern Pacific, Pennsylvania Railroad, Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Undecorated.

    Details at: Rapido Trains Steam Generators
    LRC Locomotive 2010
    LRC Coaches Late 2009

    SoundTraxx
    . Product Date

    Steam Powered Video
    . Product Date
    Rail Atlas for Western Canada In stock Now
    Following on their excellent series of Atlases on the US railway system (16 Volumes) comes their first Full Atlas on Canadian Railways. Western Canada is out now. Further volumes (Central Canada, Ontario, Quebec & Labrador) to come.

    Ontario is the next Atlas. Coming Soon.

    True Line Trains
    . Product Date
    CNR 5 Axle C-Line B Units with Sound. 2009 ??
    June 24, 2008 Announcement. Delivery - not announced but not before 2009..
    Estimated MSRP $ 375.00.

    • CNR 1954 Scheme - six road numbers: 6800 thru 6805.
    • CNR Sergeant Stripes - six road numbers: 6800 thru 6805.
    NEW CNR U-2-g Northern Unknown
    September 2007 Announcement. Delivery - No Delivery date shown but expect 2009.
    Estimated MSRP - No price given but rumored to be $ 1100.00 or higher.

    Canadian National U-2-g Northern, 10 different road numbers, details and painting specific to that road number.
    A short production run of all ten models (100 each).

    As this announcement is very short on important specifics (Price and projected delivery date) we may require a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. Please contact us if you are interested in this model.

    . Product Date
    Walthers
    NEW HO Scale Milwaukee Road Hiawatha, 13 cars, E7 A Diesels (with and without sound) in UP Paint Scheme.

    More Passenger Car Details, Details on the Structures
    2008-2009
    NEW HO Scale New York Central 20th Century Limited Train, 9 cars, E7 A and B Diesels (with and without sound). 2008 - 2009
    September 2008 Announcement. Delivery - Dec 2008 to August 2009.
    Reservations will be accepted until December 15, 2008 for this series.
    • Two sets of EMD E7 A/B set with Sound and DCC Walthers NYC 20th Century
Limited
E7 Locomotives




    • Two different EMD E7 A Units with Sound and DCC
    • Two sets of EMD E7 A/B set Standard DC
    • Two different EMD E7 A units Standard DC
    • 4-4-2 Sleeper, Bridge Series - Delivery December 2008. Walthers NYC 20th Century
Limited 4-4-2 Sleeper




    • 22-Roomette Sleeper, Bay Series - Delivery January 2009 Walthers NYC 20th
Century
Limited 22-Roomette Sleeper




    • 10-6 Sleeper, River Series - Delivery February 2009 Walthers NYC 20th Century
Limited 10-6 Sleeper




    • 12 Double Bedroom Sleeper, Port Series - Delivery March 2009 Walthers NYC 20th Century
Limited 12 Double Bedroom Sleeper




    • Full Length Dining Car, Rd# 400-03 - Delivery April 2009 Walthers NYC 20th Century
Limited Dining car




    • Kitchen-Dormitory, Rd# #474-75 - Delivery May 2009 Walthers NYC 20th Century
Limited Kitchen Dormitory




    • Club-Lounge, Shore Series - Delivery June 2009 Walthers NYC 20th Century
Limited Club-Lounge




    • 60' Full RPO, Rd# #5017-20 - Delivery July 2009 Walthers NYC 20th Century Limited
RPO




    • 5 Double Bedroom Buffet-Lounge-Observation, Creek Series - Delivery August 2009 Walthers NYC 20th Century
Limited 5 Double Bedroom Buffet-Lounge-Observation




    • and undecorated versions of all of the above.

    More Passenger Car Details

    Updated June 20, 2009

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