be readily poked
through for nail
holes as needed.
In addition to
individual sec-
tions, the track
will be available
in boxes of five and 25. Rapido will determine the feasibility
of producing their own turnouts and crossings at a later date.
Meanwhile, Bendy Track is compatible with all major brands
of turnouts. Additional information, including pricing, is avail-
able at Rapido's website.
Showcase Miniatures
is selling
a kit for an HO scale wig-wag type crossing signal. The non-
operating model is based on a prototype manufactured by
the Magnetic Signal Company. The model can be assembled
with the doors of the cabinet containing the control mecha-
nism open. The addition of one or two technicians peering
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into the innards of the cabinet would explain why the wig-
wag is not functioning. The kit sells for $11.95. Visit the
above website for ordering details and information on addi-
tional signals available from Showcase Miniatures.
Sylvan Scale Models
has cast
resin kits for HO scale vehicles including a new fire truck
and two versions of Great Dane trailers. Also new are sev-
eral 1939-40 half-ton GMC trucks including a cab and bare
chassis, stake body, grain body, and a pickup. Prices range
from $13.95 to $20.95. Visit the above website for details on
these as well as other HO scale vehicle kits.
Tangent Scale
Models
introduced a
new version of its
HO scale Pullman-
Standard PS-2CD 4750 covered hopper at the National Train
Show. The new ready-to-run model represents the proto-
type as manufactured by P-S from 1979 to 1981. Changes
from prior cars include a new roof design, narrowed roof
hatches, sloped running board, different jacking pads,
welded underframe components, and a new brake sys-
tem. Road names are Burlington Northern, LN Family Lines
(above), Missouri-Kansas-Texas, Southern, Foster Farms
(FPFX), Mid-South Milling (MSMX), and undecorated. An
undecorated kit is also available. Check the above website
for pricing and note that Tangent allows mixing for multiple
car discounts on quantity purchases in increments of 6, 12,
36 and 48.
MRH-Aug 2013
