hatches have an MSRP of $21.95 and will be available in six num-
bers each for Canadian National (environmental mode, wet noo-
dle), Canadian National (grey body, red wet noodle), Canadian
National (grey body, black wet noodle), Canadian National–
Continent, Potash, CP–Multi Mode, UNPX-Alcan Chemical
Products (above), and Roberval Saguenay.
Models with a trough hatch have an MSRP of $22.95 and will
be available in six numbers each for CNWX–Canada (red),
CPWX–Canada (red), FLIX–Farmland Coop (above), CNWX-
Canadian Wheat Board, CPWX-Canadian Wheat Board, CNIS–
Canadian National (grey body, red wet noodle), and Ferrocaril
Del Pacifico.
Kato USA
) has announced two new N scale
models in its Kobo Custom line: a Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1,
and a BNSF business car. Both models are scheduled for avail-
ability late next month. The GG-1 is based on Pennsylvania’s
Congressional trains that operated between New York City and
Washington D.C. during the 1950s. Three of the six GG-1s Pennsy
assigned to the train were decorated in a special variation of the
Congressional Silver scheme with a broad red stripe and a large
keystone shadow herald. Kato’s GG-1 has an MSRP of $195.00.
January News column - 18
N scale kit is scheduled for release in mid-June at an MSRP of
$39.95. The structure has a footprint of 3.90” x 1.51”. The dock
measures 3.05” x .60”.
Reservations close January 15, 2013, for
BLMA’s
new variation on its popular Norfolk Southern class
G-85R TopGon coal cars. Cars in this fourth production release
will feature a smooth tub underframe without the ribbed
braces. The car will be available in 24 numbers with each road
number displaying specific light and loaded weight data. The
injection molded plastic cars will have separately applied wire
grab irons and uncoupling levers, etched-metal brake wheel
platforms, accurate internal bracing, Accumate® rucks and
couplers. The N scale ready-to-run cars will have an MSRP of
$22.95 each. Delivery is planned for the fourth quarter of 2013.
InterMountain
Railway Company
)
plans to release
the next run of N
scale four-bay
cylindrical covered
hoppers in March. The ready-to-run models will come with
Micro- Trains® trucks and couplers. Models with round roof
Prototype photo courtesy of Joe Shaw
MRH-Jan 2013
