News column - 8
Bowser
has
released its HO scale
Baldwin DS 4-4-1000
diesel switcher in
several new road
names. The ready-
to-run Executive Line
model is available for Canadian Pacific (gray and maroon), CP
Rail (Pac-Man scheme), Santa Fe (zebra stripes), Soo Line, Erie
Lackawanna, Pennsy, Norfolk Southern, Chicago Great Western,
and Western Maryland (Fireball scheme, above). DC models
have an MSRP of $169.99. DCC units with sound list at $279.95.
B.T.S.
) is selling a craftsman-type structure kit for
“Godfrey Lighting Supply.” Features include tabbed construction
of laser-cut basswood, cardstock and plywood; brass and white
metal detail castings; positionable window sash and doors; inte-
rior walls; and appropriate signage. The finished model has a
scale 81’ x 15’ footprint. The HO scale kit sells for $89.95. See
the O scale listing for a photo of the assembled model. The next
structure kit from B.T.S will be “The Howard Brothers Feed &
Grain Complex.” We’ll have details for readers next month.
Carstens Publications
has released
the 2013 edition of its HOn3 Annual.
Capably edited by Chris Lane, the 116-page
publication includes 21 chapters covering
layouts, modeling projects, construction fea-
tures, product reviews, and other subjects
of interest to narrow gauge modelers. The
MRH-Oct 2013
