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Briefly noted at press time ...
. . .
Hornby America
has announced
plans to import an all-new Rivarossi U25C locomotive. The
HO scale model of the General Electric diesel is scheduled for
release during the second quarter of 2014. Road names will
include Northern Pacific, Pennsylvania, CB&Q, and Atlantic
Coast Line. Both DC and DCC/sound models will be offered.
. . .
True Line Trains
is developing an HO
scale version of a New York Central 190000 series standard
wood caboose. The ready-to-run model will be available deco-
rated for NYC and P&LE in both pre-1955 Roman lettering and
post-1955 gothic lettering. Rutland versions will include mod-
els with "Route of the Whippet" slogan, and green and yellow
paint schemes. Delivery is planned for 2014. The MSRP will
be $44.99, however, preorders booked through your favorite
dealer before May 31, 2013 will be priced at $39.99.
. . .
Yarmouth Models
has released
an HO scale resin kit for a Canadian Pacific wartime plywood-
sheathed boxcar. The craftsman style kit sells for $55.00 plus
$8.00 shipping to addresses in North America. We’ll have photos
of the finished model in the June edition of MRH.
Selected Events
May 2013
AUSTRALIA, NSW, ALBURY,
May 25-26,
Annual Model Railway Show, hosted by
Murray Railway Modellers. Featuring trader
tables, model railway displays from various
regions of Australia in N, HO and O scales,
and special Thomas the Tank Engine display. Mirambeena
Community Centre, 19 Martha Mews, Lavington. Info at
CANADA, ONTARIO, OTTAWA
, May 4-5, Ottawa Train Expo,
with operating trains, vendor displays, and railroad exhib-
its. Clinicians include Paul Anderson, Michael Boucher, Allan
Egan, Mike Hamer, Chris Lyon, Peter Nesbitt, Ron Newby, Ralph
Renzetti, and Don Smith. Carleton University Field House, 1125
Colonel By Drive. Details at
.
NEW ZEALAND, DUNEDIN,
May 11-12, Dunedin Model Train
Show sponsored by the American Modular Group, at Forbury
Park, 146 Victoria Road. Numerous operating layouts including
two Sn3, and five New Zealand Railways layouts, plus operat-
ing Thomas and Friends layout for kids. Additional details at
ARIZONA, TUCSON,
May 31-June1, Train Show Arizona, spon-
sored by Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Operating Museum, at
Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road. Info at
CALIFORNIA, LONG BEACH (Area),
May 18, Self-Guided Tour
of home layouts in the Long Beach and South Bay area, spon-
sored by Model Railroads of Southern California. Layout
descriptions and a tour map are available on request from Bob
Chaparro at
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