Soundtraxx
has introduced a 16-bit digi-
tal sound decoder specifically designed as a drop-in replace-
ment for recent decoder-equipped HO scale diesels from
InterMountain. Visit the above website for features and specifi-
cations on this upgrade system.
Tangent Scale
Models
used the
occasion of the
Naperville RPM
meet to introduce
a new HO scale model of a 6000-gallon triple-dome tank car
with a type-30 riveted underframe. General American built the
prototype from 1928 to 1942 with many of the distinctive three-
compartment cars remaining in service into the late 1970s.
Tangent will initially offer the car in three numbers each for
four paint schemes. Black cars will be available with variations
in brake hardware and lettering schemes following prototypes
painted or re-painted in 1968 and 1958 (both GATX), and 1930
(STCX). The fourth decorated model in this release is a GATX
Celanese car in green with red and green graphics.
A kit* is also available along with an assembled ready-to-run
model painted in gray primer but without any lettering. All
versions come with Kadee couplers and Tangent’s 50-ton ASF
