BLMA
has scheduled an early 2014 release
for its ACF F89-J JTTX series 89' flat cars. The BLMA models will
have a number of prototype specific JTTX details such as deck
modifications with wood beams, lower brake rigging, and spe-
cific paint and lettering schemes. The models will be equipped
with Micro-Trains couplers, and BLMA 70-ton trucks with 33''
metal wheelsets. The N scale ready-to-run F89-J JTTX cars have
an MSRP of $29.95 each.
InterMountain Railway Company
is releasing a special train set to mark the company’s 25th
Anniversary. The six-piece set will include an F7A locomotive, an
R-40-23 refrigerator car, a cylindrical covered hopper with trough
hatches, a 4750 cu ft rib-side triple-bay covered hopper, an R-70-
20 refrigerator car modernized with a Carrier A/C panel, and a
caboose produced by Centralia Car Shops. Delivery is planned for
early 2014. The price for the N scale train set is $219.95 includ-
ing shipping. See the HO scale listing for an illustration. Visit the
above website for reservation information.
North American Railcar
has N scale 4275 cu ft Potash Service
cars decorated in six different Canpotex reporting mark schemes.
North American Railcars also has Potash Corporation 4300 cu ft
triple-bay covered hoppers. Both types of the ready-to-run cars
are available in six-car sets at $179.98 per set. North American
Railcars are available exclusively from Pacific Western Rail
Systems
). See the HO scale listing for additional details
and images of both cars.
Rindt’s Relics
has introduced a kit for a Four
Winds Interurban Shelter as described in the O and HO scale sec-
tion. The N scale kit sells for $19.95.
News column - 13
MRH-Jun 2013
