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cars to cover pre-orders were received, but little remains for
open stock inventory. No word yet on when the next shipment is
expected to be received.
Fox Valley
is developing new tooling for several versions of an
N scale GEVO ES44 diesel locomotive. The initial release will
include an ES44AC decorated for KCS in three road numbers, an
ES44DC decorated for Canadian National in three numbers, and
a BNSF ES44C-4 in four road numbers. Three variations of body
style and three different cabs will be offered. Additional fea-
tures include directional headlights, operating ditch lights, and
either Hi-Ad or steerable trucks depending on the road being
modeled. The models will be equipped for standard DC at an
MSRP of $124.95. Conversion to DCC will be relatively simple
using a drop-in after market decoder such as Digitrax DZ1251N
or TCS EUN651. Delivery dates for the initial production run
are expected to be announced soon. InterMountain Railway is
responsible for marketing Fox Valley products. For additional
information visit
Great Lakes Models
has introduced
three new kits for N scale modelers. They include a wood tun-
nel portal that measures 2.767" high x 2.997" wide. The interior
clearance dimensions are 2.019" high x 1.385" wide. The portal
sells for $8.00. Also new is a wood retaining wall that can also
serve as a tunnel liner. The wall is 2.095" high and is priced at
$14.58 each.
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The final new kit from Great Lakes is a set of right and left
stepped abutments (see illustration). Each abutment measure
4.463" wide x 2.769" high. They are priced at $16.34 per pair.
All of the above items are composed of basswood which makes
them easy to modifying and staining.
InterMountain Railway
) is tak-
ing dealer reservations for N scale four-bay cylindrical covered
hopper cars for delivery in November/December. Road names
include Toronto, Buffalo & Hamilton; Canpotex; CNXL; CNIS;
Trona; CP Rail; Potash; and CN (red wet noodle). The N scale ver-
sion of the ready-to-run car will have an MSRP of $22.95.
Kato USA
) has released N scale versions of
General Electric’s P42 Genesis locomotive decorated in four
versions of Amtrak’s 40th Anniversary scheme. Amtrak’s Phase
II scheme is shown here on road No. 66, Phase III on No. 145,
Phase IV on No. 184, and Phase Vb on locomotive No. 61.
Features include magnetic knuckle couplers, directional LED
headlights, and illuminated number boards. The DC models
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