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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 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.
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Product |
Date |
| Athearn GENESIS
Series |
| Although Horizon Hobby, Inc., has taken over Athearn, we are still able to
source Athearn products from two Canadian distributors. Horizon Hobby, Inc. will be the sole
US source for Athearn products. With the loss of Walthers as a source it will not be as
convenient to source Athearn Products. |
| Genesis F Units, A or A&B sets with or without sound. |
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CNR F7 with and without sound. October 2005. $ 166.39 (A Unit w/o sound), #332.79 (A&B
w/o sound), $ 255.98 (A unit w sound), $499.19 (A&B w sound).
SP F7 with and without sound. October 2005. $ 166.39 (A Unit w/o sound), #332.79 (A&B w/o
sound), $ 255.98 (A unit w sound), $499.19 (A&B w sound).
ATSF F3A with sound. August 2005. $ 255.99.
Southern F3A & F3B with sound. August 2005. $ 499.19.
Union Pacific F3A & F3B with sound. August 2005. $ 511.98.
Pennsylvania F7A & F7B with sound. August 2005. $ 499.19.
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Product |
Date |
| Athearn |
| SD40-2 WSOR 25th Anniversary, rd # 4025. Due October 2005. $
102.39. |
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Product |
Date |
| Atlas |
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Please be advised that due to the new Atlas production methods (only producing to order) if
you have not advance ordered a model we cannot guarantee that we can get one for you.
N Scale announcements:
HO Scale announcements:
- HO Scale Trainman Products
- Evans 52' Gondola (Due September)
- ACF 50'6" Box Car (Due September)
- C&O Style Centre Cupola Caboose (Due September)
- HO Scale HO Scale RS3 Locomotives - Est $ 167.00
- CN #3900, 3901 Black & Red, Noodle
- CP #8443, 8451 Maroon & Grey, Block
- CP #8428, 8449 Maroon & Grey, Script
- Ontario Northland #1307, 1309
- British Columbia Railway #576 Two Tone Green
- CNR #3011 Green & Yellow
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Product |
Date |
| Broadway Limited |
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These are some of the Broadway Limited product announcements. Please note that
for most of these models we will only be bringing product in for orders. Arrival dates are subject
to change.
-Steam Engines-
-Diesels and Electrics-
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Product |
Date |
| Creative Model
Associates |
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Creative Model Associates has acquired the N-Scale Dimi-Trains tooling. These will be re
released under the CMA name. Delivery dates are currently unknown.
-N Scale cars
- 2700 - 120 Ton Brownhoist Crane - est $ 23.00 CAN$
- 2701 - Boom Car - est $ 11.45 CAN$
- 2702 - Repair car - est $ 11.45 CAN$
- 2703 - Crew car - est $ 11.45 CAN$
- 2704 - Work Train (1 each, 2700, 2701, 2702, 2703) - $ 45.00
- 2705 - Rotary Snow Plow - est $ 23.00 CAN$
- 2706 - Drop Bottom Gondola - est $ 11.45 CAN$
- 2707 - Sugar Beet Gondola - est $ 11.45 CAN$
Canadian prices are estimates. Actual prices will be determined when the products are
imported. |
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Product |
Date |
| Digitrax |
SDH104K1 SoundFX(TM) and LocoMotion(R) Decoder.
Plug-n-Play for Kato HO AC4400, SD38-2 & F40PH. |
October 2005 |
From the July 6, 2005 Digi-Fax:
This exciting new one amp mobile decoder from Digitrax has all the great LocoMotion®
features you've come to expect and SoundFX™, too! Based on proven locomotive decoder
technology, the addition of downloadable sound will simply "blow you away"! Ready to run with
pre-loaded sounds or customizable with your own recording. Supports the playable whistle
feature with F2 key on DT400 throttles. Includes 28mm speaker. Plug N' Play for kato HO
AC4400, SD38-2 & F40PH.
Est price $ 83.00 Can$ (depending on exchange rate at time of importation). |
| FN04K1 4 Function Decoder. |
October 2005 |
From the July 6, 2005 Digi-Fax:
This new function decoder is a stand-alone function decoder that is also the perfect complement
to the SDH104K1 SoundFX™ and LocoMotion® Decoder. 4 functions with selectable
outputs. Separating the light function from the sound and motor control decoder alows more
flexibility and options for setting up lighting in the shell of the locomotive.
Est price $ 31.98 Can$ (depending on exchange rate at time of importation). |
| SDH104K1 and FN04K1 Combo Pack. |
October 2005 |
From the July 6, 2005 Digi-Fax:
This combo pack gives you everything you need to have realistic operation, sound and lighting in
your locos. Install the FN04K1 on your SDH104K1 before installing in your locmotive and
you'll have SoundFX™, LocoMotion® and Functions!
Est price $ 102.39 Can$ (depending on exchange rate at time of importation). |
| DT400X and UR92 - DT400 with bidirectional radio communications and
receiver for same. |
Unknown but testing is being done. |
| The following announcement slipped out. |
| SE8F |
Unknown |
| SE8F - Full featured SE8C. Reads block detectors and
turnout position from sensors, and other block status to determine signal outputs. |
| DS64 |
Unknown |
| Quad turnout controller (solenoid or stall). Annoucement
in July RMC. Delivery and pricing information unknown at this time. |
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Product |
Date |
| Special Runs
Commissioned by Hobbycraft Canada |
| from Athearn Genesis |
| from Atlas |
| HO Scale C424 - Second Release |
January 2006 |
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Painted for CNR, CPR, CP Rail, Ottawa Central, QCRY. (Limited to 144 models each)
Estimated MSRP $ 208.35
To quote the release:
- Correct notched rear hood for CN.
- Correct smooth rear hood for CP.
- Correct fuel tanks and battery box for CN and CP.
- Correct lights for CN & CP.
- DCC ready.
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| from Bachmann |
| HO Heavy Weight Pullman Passenger Cars |
Unknown |
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Painted for CNR and CPR.
Estimated MSRP $ 65.00 Cdn.
Canadian National, green and black, University Series: McGill, Toronto, Western Ontario,
Victoria, Dalhousie, McMaster, Montreal and Queens.
Canadian Pacific, maroon, 'Grand' series; Grand Prairie, Grand Mahan, Pre, Bay, Coulee, Falls,
Forks, Valley.
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Product |
Date |
| Hundman Publishing
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| Book |
Northern Light - A Portrait of BC Rail |
2005 |
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Announced August 2, 2004 - Northern Light - A Portrait
of BC Rail.
Delivery now UNKNOWN.
Full Colour, Est MSRP over $ 100 Cdn. Advance orders accepted. |
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Product |
Date |
| InterMountain |
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N Scale CP rail Bathtub Gondola |
Fall 2005 |
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February 28, 2005. Released in the summer to a single
vendor. These will be released to the real world in the fall. Estimated price is $ 20.00 US$,
which is $ 25.00 Cdn$ at the current exchange rate. |
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Product |
Date |
| Kaslo
Shops |
NEW
Canadian Big Alcos |
All Road names with the Correct Truck. |
2006 |
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We have a Strong Rumour that 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
2006. 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.
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| HL-XX and HN-XX |
HO and N Scale HR616 CNR 2100 to 2119 Series. |
2005 |
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March 1, 2003. Estimated MSRP $ 99.99 Cdn
Advanced Details. This project is in the masters stage. Delivery will be in 2005. Details as to
power chassis to be determined. Cast resin body with etched detail set. |
| HL-XX |
HO CPR GP9u |
Spring 2005 |
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February 12, 2005. Estimated MSRP $ 99.99 Cdn
Advanced Details. This project is in the masters stage. Delivery may be Spring 2005. To fit
Proto 2000 GP7/9/18 chassis. Cast resin body with etched detail set.
We have seen and approved a master. |
| HL-9 to 14 |
M420 and variants HO |
Spring 2005 |
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June 9, 2005 getting closer bit still no firm delivery date. I believe that test assembly of
production kits is being done now.
- HL-8 BCRAIL M-420W MSRP $ 99.95
- HL-9 BCRAIL M-420WB MSRP $ 99.95
- HL-10 CN M-420W as Built MSRP $ 99.95
- HL-11 CN M-420W as Rebuilt MSRP $ 99.95
- HL-12 P&W M-420R MSRP $ 99.95
- HL-13 CN HR-412 as Built MSRP $ 99.95
- HL-14 CN HR-412 Rebuilt MSRP $ 99.95
Details of M420
These shell only kits will drop on the (HO) Atlas U23B Chassis (See U23Bs on the Atlas HO
Page or the (N) Atlas B30-7 Chassis. For HO scale there will be companion chassis and fuel tank
kits. There may be three variations to allow for the different sizes of fuel tanks.
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Product |
Date |
| New England Rail
Service |
| CNR Dominion Box Car 1923 series. |
Unknown |
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March 31, 2003 Announcement. Price - To Be
Determined but should be under $26.50 Cdn. (1.5 exchange rate).
Due to mold problems this is delayed.
First release: CNR - 6 foot door, Hutchins Metal Roof, and a four brace end.
Additional versions with a different 5 foot door, different roof and different ends are
planned. |
| CPR Dominion Box Car. |
Unknown |
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March 31, 2003 Announcement. Price - To Be
Determined but should be under $26.50 Cdn. (1.5 exchange rate).
Due to mold problems this is delayed.
First release: CPR - 5 foot door, flat panel metal roof, and two brace end.
Additional CPR versions are planned. |
| Peco |
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Product |
Date |
| Peco Code 83 North American profile Track. |
2004 |
| To come: #8 Turnouts (LH and RH) in Electrofrog and
Insulfrog, single and double slip switches, wyes, and 3 way turnouts.
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| Proto
1000 |
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Product |
Date |
| N Scale RS-10 and RS-18 |
Unk 2005 |
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February 12, 2005 - It is not known if this is a dead
project.
January 11, 2003 Announcement. - Delivery December
2003, Estimated MSRP $ 141.95. February 27, 2003 Price increase to $ 158.35.
RS10
- CN Green and yellow Rd# 3079
- CN Black, Grey and Red, Rd# 3085
- CP Maroon and Grey Block Lettering, Rd# 8596
- CP Maroon and Grey Script Lettering, Rd# 8590
- CP Rail Rd# 8582
- CP Rail Rd# 8378
RS18
- CN green and yellow rd# 3632
- CN Red, Black and Grey Rd# 3631
- CN Red, Black and Grey Sargent Stripes Rd# 3665
- CP Maroon and Grey Block Rd# 8729
- CP Maroon and Grey Script Rd# 8743
- PGE Orange and Green Rd# 601
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Product |
Date |
| NEW CPR Caboose |
June 2006 |
| NEW CNR Caboose |
June 2006 |
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July 2005 Announcement. Delivery - shown as June 2006.
Estimated MSRP $ 39.99 to $ 44.99 Cdn.
From the Release announcement:
CANADIAN NATIONAL / CANADIAN PACIFIC
ACCURATE AS CAN BE
CABOOSES
Over the years we have been asked to produce accurate models of Canadian National and
Canadian Pacific Cabooses. As you all know there were many different configurations so it is
financially unfeasable to produce all the variations prototypically correct. But!!! We are going to
produce the first and most accurate HO Scale model of a CN & CP Caboose circa early 50's to
the mid 70' where some were still found today. Weight and size are NMRA correct and the same
quality as our 50' Newsprint cars. Anticipated retail price will be $ 39.99 - $ 44.99.
No details as to road numbers.
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| NEW Canadian C-Liners with Sound
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2006 |
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July 2005 Announcement. Delivery - 2006.
Estimated MSRP not given.
From the Release announcement:
Press Release
Life Like Canada Announces
CANADIAN NATIONAL
CANADIAN PACIFIC PLUS
MORE
5 AXLE C-LINER A UNITS ARE COMING
WITH & WITHOUT SOUND
Canadian National was the only railway to use C-Liner 5 Axle B units
and they only purchased 6. No other railroad purchased any. As a result, we will not be making
the 5 Axle C-Liner B Unit. However, we will offer the 5 Axle A unit Chassis as a separate bulk
item for those who wish to kit bash the 5 Axle B Unit. As we get closer to production, we will
send out more information on paint schemes, reporting #'s and pricing.
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| Fowler Stock Cars CN & CP, 6 cars each. |
Unknown 2005 |
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September 2004 Announcement. Delivery - as March 2005 is
long past, the delivery date is now Unknown.
Estimated MSRP $ 45.00 Cdn. Sale $39.98.
5' Wood Doors, steel roof, AAR trucks with Simplex bolsters. Die cast chassis, Built up and
ready to roll. CP cars a prototypical as injection moulding can be. CN cars are not as
prototypical as the doors are not exact - Disclaimer about the doors on the side of the kits.
We will be stocking lightly. Advance orders are recommended..
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Updated September 3, 2005
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