currently available for G scale equipment only. Remote uncou-
pling for Number 1 scale is expected to be announced soon.
Equipment for other scales is not available at this time. The
uncoupling system operates entirely independent of any track
signal. A basic starter kit that includes a hand-held transmitter,
a body-mount coupler kit, and a receiver sells for $349.99. An
extensive FAQ can be accessed at
NEW PRODUCTS FOR O SCALE
Atlas-O
) plans to deliver another run of its popular
O scale caboose. The ready-to-run model is based on a proto-
type built by International Car Company with both standard
and extended view cupolas. Atlas’s extended view caboose will
be available decorated for Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Denver
& Rio Grande; and Maine Central. Cars with standard cupolas
will be available for Great Northern, Norfolk Southern, Norfolk
& Western, and Northern Pacific. Undecorated models will be
available in both styles of cupola. The model has interior light-
ing, full interior details including crew figures, flashing warning
light at the rear, metal grab irons, and Barber Bettendorf-type
caboose trucks with rotating bearing caps. A 3-rail version with
