B.T.S.
has
released a kit for an
HO version of Howard
Brothers Feed & Grain
complex. The elevator,
which has an overall
height of 82', can be
built with or without the
horizontal bands. The
craftsman-style kit con-
sists of laser-cut cardstock, basswood, and plywood with slots and
tabs to ease alignment and speed construction. Adhesive-backed
window sashes simplify window glazing.
Additional features include a removable roof and positionable
doors and window sash. Brass and white metal detail castings,
including workers, are included. Track and scenery items in the
illustration are not included. Visit the above website for details
on special introductory pricing.
Fos Scale Models
) has introduced
a new craftsman-style
kit called Execution
Rocks. The HO scale
kit is composed of two
parts, the first being a
block of four commercial
structures that includes
Bennett Nautical Traders,
McGloin's Groceries, Millat's Coffee Shop and Baroody
Fresnel Glass. The second portion of the kit is for a multi-
story structure. Called Peckham Sailmakers, the large building
and pier are designed to rest on a rocky outcropping over-
looking the sea.
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The limited edition kit includes metal and plastic detail parts,
color signage, and Tichy plastic windows and doors. The roof
cards, shingles, sidewalks, and doors are all laser-cut. Building
instructions, assembly templates, and weathering suggestions
are all included in this limited edition kit. Visit the above website
for additional information including an explanation of why the
complex is called Execution Rocks.
Great Lakes Models
is selling HO scale ver-
sions of 4' V-Grove Block
Concrete Barriers based on
a prototype made by the
World Block Company. The
models are cast in lead-
free white metal. They
are priced at $6.56 for four barriers. Visit the above website for
ordering information including price breaks on packages of eight
and 16 barriers.
InterMountain
Railway
) is scheduled to
release a new run of
R-40-23 refrigerator
cars in February. In addition to the APPX car shown here, deco-
rating schemes will be PFE (color SP-UP double herald), PFE
(black and white SP-UP double herald), PFE (Gothic), Armour,
Libby’s, Northern Pacific-Mainstreet, and MDT. The ready-to-run
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