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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.
| Rapido Trains |
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May 28, 2013 - Rapido trains has announced order information for their HO-Scale GMD-1
models. Available in DC ($ 225.00) or DCC and Sound Versions ($ 325.00), ordered are due bu
October 4, 2013 for delivery in early 2014.
Versions are:
- CNR Green 1000 Series (A-1-A trucks)
- CNR Green 1900 Series
- CN Noodle 1000 Series (A-1-A Trucks)
- CN Noodle 1900 Series
- CN Black & Red 1000 Series (A-1-A Trucks)
- CN Black & Red 1900 Series
- NAR 1000 Series (A-1-A trucks)
- 6- Axle Undecorated 1000 Series
- 4-Axle Undecorated 1900 Series
- 4-Axle Undecorated 1100 Series
We expect to have store stock but as always if you wish to Guarantee delivery of the model you
want, we are accepting orders for these models now.
Full details at: the Rapido Trains locomotives GMD-1
section.
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May 28, 2013 - Rapido trains has announced order information for their HO-Scale 52'6"
Mill Gondola. Orderes are due by October 4, 2013 for delivery in early 2014.
Price is $ 44.95 per car.
Versions are:
- Undecorated
- Canadian Pacific (Black with Single Line Name)
- CP Rail (Red with Multi Mark)
- Canadian National (Brown with Single Line Name)
- Canadian National (Brown with Single Line Name 12" Lettering)
- Canadian National (Noodle)
- Pacific Great Eastern (Cariboo)
- Toronto Hamilton and Buffalo
- British Columbia Railway (Green with Dogwood Herald)
- Algoma Central (Black with Bear Logo)
We expect to have store stock but as always if you wish to Guarantee delivery of the model you
want, we are accepting orders for these models now.
Please note that the single car they show is just one of the cars from a six pak. Although they list
six packs we will break them up and sell than as singles.
Full details at: the Rapido Trains Freight Cars page GS52
section.
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| Testors / RPM Products |
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May 20, 2013 - Testors has announced that they discontinuing production of Floquil and
PolyScale paints. There is no indication that anyone will be picking up these product lines.
We are obtaining stock from where ever we can find it and will do the necessary labelling and
repackaging to make this product legal to sell in Canada.
If there are any colours you would like us to set aside for you, please let us know NOW. First
come - First served. No bulk orders.
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Almost lost in this announcement is what is going to happen to the True-Line paint
manufactured by Testors?
We are informed that this paint line will still be available although there may be a price increase
in the future.
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| Sono Nis Press |
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Product |
Date |
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Vancouver Island's Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway - The Canadian Pacific, VIA Rail and
Shortline Years, 1949 - 2013 |
September 2013 |
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By Robert Turner & Donald F. MacLachlan.
Advance orders are being taken for this book. We will have a good stock and hope to have them
autographed by Robert Turner. Image from Sono Nis. It will be replaced with a colour image
when we get one.
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| True Line Trains |
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Product |
Date |
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True Line Trains Express box cars two-pack |
2013 |
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This special run two-pack includes one Express box car
in the maroon and silver scheme and one with the red stripe to match the CP Rail Canadian
Advance orders are being taken for these models. We will have a good stock but a reservation
will guarantee delivery.
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| Wheels of Time |
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Product |
Date |
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The WHEELS OF TIME HO-Scale PC-90 PIGGY-PACKER |
Late Summer 2013 |
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Wheels of Time is releasing their very successful N-Scale
Piggy-Packer in HO Scale. Announced November 2012 for delivery late summer 2013.
Model Features & Options
- Positional boom rises, lowers and holds in place.
- Far side arm rotates up to clear top of trailer or container
- Near side arm extends and retracts in two positions **
- Powerful magnets located under lift for "top" lifting of containers
- Thin-wall cab design
- Steering wheel and mock-up control panel **
- Amber clear warning light (non-working)
- Scaled diameter railings and see-through walkway
- Weighted to prevent tipping of tractor when lifting a trailer
- Rubber tires
- Optional bumper depending on prototype
- Optional catwalk over right front tire, depending on prototype
- Optional railing and ladder on lift, depending on prototype
- Optional container-only spreader available separately and put into place
**exclusive HO-scale feature
The first Models released are:
- 30000 - Raygo Wagner mid-range model with bottom lift, RR leased unit, no RR logo,
"Strongman" logo, no catwalk (Used by EL, DRG&W and many more). Est MSRP $ 78.99 US$
- 30006 - BNSF "BNSF cross" logo, late model with bottom lift, no bumper . Est MSRP $
78.99 US$
- 30007 - CN Intermodal, logo, late model with bottom lift, no bumper . Est MSRP $ 78.99
US$
- 30008 - Conrail, logo, no ladder, no catwalk, mid-model with bottom lift . Est MSRP $
78.99 US$
- 30009 - Milwaukee Road "The Milwaukee Motor Transportation Company", late model
with bottom lift, no bumper . Est MSRP $ 78.99 US$
- 30010 - Seaboard System, "Seaboard System RR" logo, late model with bottom lift, no
bumper . Est MSRP $ 78.99 US$
- 30011 - Southern Pacific "SP Sunset" & "Southern Pacific Transportation Company", mid-
model with bottom lift, no ladder on lift . Est MSRP $ 78.99 US$
- 30012 - Union Pacifc "UP large shield", no strongman logo, late model with bottom lift, no
bumper . Est MSRP $ 78.99 US$
- 30001 - Optional attachable container-only spreader; 2 powerful magnets embedded in this
lift. Est MSRP $ 19.99 US$
Advance orders are being taken for these units. We will be stocking a few models but an advance
order will guarantee delivery of the model you want.
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| Athearn |
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Product |
Date |
After a long break Athearn Ready-to-Run products are
now shipping. Expect a large shipment of backorders in the next two weeks..
All Genesis units are on schedule. |
| HO Scale Oneida & Western SD40-2 Units |
Delayed |
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Athearn has announced a second run of HO scale Oneida &
Western SD40-2 units. Road numbers are 9953, 9956 and 9957 (became BCR 746, 749 and 750).
Announced - April 2011 for delivery late May 2013. US MSRP is $ 134.98. These are
DCC ready. We will be stocking these models but a reservation will guarantee delivery.
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| For a more complete listing of Athearn Announcements see:
The Athearn Announcements Page
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| BlackStone Models |
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Product |
Date |
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Chili Line Passenger cars |
August 2012 |
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Blackstone has announced production of an HOn3 "Chili
Line" Passenger Coach Three-Pack. These prototypically accurate cars represent coach nos. 284,
306 and 320, with pre-installed bay windows. MSRP is $280.00 US.
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| D&RGW 3-Bay Hoppers |
Now 2012 |
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Blackstone has announced that HOn3 D&RGW 3-Bay
Hoppers are available Now !
A Limited Edition release of 3-Bay Hoppers in a D&RGW paint scheme. Available in two road
numbers, these cars feature the famous Flying Grande Herald.
Although this car didn't historically run on the Rio Grande, many customers have expressed a
desire for hopper cars for their layout that could run with the rest of their consists. The paint
scheme of the Blackstone Models' D&RGW Hoppers are based on the same protocol as other
Rio Grande narrow gauge freight cars. Coincidentally, many of the EBT 3-Bay Hoppers did find
their way to Colorado and northern New Mexico in later years for work train service on both the
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
P.N. Description MSRP US$
B340708 No. 950 $54.95 US$
B340708W No. 950, Weathered $59.95 US$
B340709 D&RGW No. 955 $54.95 US$
B340709W D&RGW No. 955, Weathered $59.95 US$
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| HOn3 ProTraxx |
October 2012 |
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Blackstone has announced production of 'ProTraxx'
HOn3 Snap-Track. Produced by Kato for Blackstone models this track with road bed connects
using Kato Uni Joiners.
First releases will be 9" straights, 19" Radius curves (22.5 degrees) in four pack. As well there
will be a starter set of four straights, sixteen curves and a power connector. Switches to be
announced later this year.
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| D&RGW HON3 C-19 Locomotive Second Run |
2013 |
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D&RGW C-19 a 2-8-0 consolidation, D&RGW class
C-19. The second run will include a few of the D&RGW and RGS road numbers which they did
not do on the first run.
Part Numbers and ordering information to be released. |
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Product |
Date |
| Bowser |
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Canadian Big Alcos Second Run |
Late 2012 |
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Bowser has announced a second run of ALCO C630Ms. All
paint schemes are being redone. Orders by the end of March for delivery 2013.
- CP Rail, 8" Stripes, Ditch lights, Modern Air intakes: #4500 and #4501
- CP Rail, 8" Stripes, No Ditch lights, Original Air Intakes #4504 and #4503
- CP Rail, 5" Stripes, No Ditch Lights: #4503 and #4507
- Canadian Pacific - Maroon & Grey: #4503 and #4505
- Canadian National - Stripes, Non Dynamic: #2015 and #2042
- Canadian National - Noodle, Non Dynamic: #2017 and #2020
- Pacific Great Eastern Railway - Two-Tone Green w Map Herald: #701 and #704
- Cape Breton & Nova Scotia: #2003 and #2029
- Cape Breton & Nova Scotia - Stripes: #2028
- British Columbia Railway - Two-Tone Green w Dogwood herald: #702 and #703
- BC Rail - Red/White/Blue: #702 and #703
All images from Bowser.
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| Baldwin DS 4-4-1000 Switchers |
Late 2012 |
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Bowser has announced a run of Baldwin DS 4-4-1000
Switchers. Order by the end of April for delivery late 2012.
- Canadian Pacific Maroon & Grey Script: #7066 and #7068
- CP Rail Pac Man: #7067 and #7069
- Western Maryland Fieball: #133 and #134
- Santa Fe Zebra Stripes: #2262 and #2273
- SOO Line Red/White: #311 and #312
- Erie Lackawanna: #602 and #614
- Pennsylvania: #9059 and #9275
- Norfolk Southern Original: #1001 and #1002
- Chicago Great Western: #33 and #40
All images from Bowser.
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| Fox Valley Models |
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Date |
| NEW |
MILW and PGE Bunk Cars |
Mid 2013 |
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Fox Valley Models has announced both HO Scale and N Scale models of Milwaukee Road
Bunk Cars. These will be available in the Milwaukee Road 1948 scheme (Rd#s 4442 and 4445),
Milwaukee Road 1952 scheme (Rd#s 4443 and 4447) and the Pacific Great Eastern Orange and
Green Scheme (Rd#s 621, 624 and 625). We will have a modest stock of these cars in both
scales.
Estimated prices are: $ 64.95 for HO Scale and $ 44.95 for N Scale. |
| Rapido Trains |
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HO GMD-1 |
2013/14 |
| NEW |
December 25, 2011 Rapido Trains announced an HO Scale
GMD-1. We will post details as we receive them. |
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Rapido will be doing a cross country road trip to promote the
GMD-1 in August. We will post the date they will be in the store when it is confirmed. |
| LRC Locomotive |
2013 |
| The LRC Locomotive will eventually be produced. No ideas as
to when. |
| NEW |
December 25, 2011 Rapido Trains announced an HO Scale
GMD-1. We will post details as we receive them. |
| True Line Trains
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| CPR Mini Box Cars |
2013 |
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June 21, 2012 Announcement. Delivery - 2013.
Estimated MSRP $ 44.99 Each
- Canadian Pacific - "Spans the World" - Six pack.
- Canadian Pacific - "Stepped Lettering" - Six pack
- Canadian Pacific - "Script Lettering" - Six pack
- Canadian Pacific - "As Delivered" - Six pack
- BCOL/PGE - Six pack
- Undecorated Two-pack with icicle breakers
- Undecorated single
- Undecorated single with lumber door
- Icicle Breakers
Reservations are being accepted for these cars. We will sell in full multi-packs or singles. There
may be limited availability of single road numbers.
More Details.
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Updated May 28, 2013
www.central-hobbies.com
2825 Grandview Hwy, Vancouver, BC
Canada, V5M 2E1
Phone 1-604-431-0771, Fax 1-604-431-9855
Orders Only 1-888-7TRAINS (1-888-787-2467)
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