stand (hence the “D” in the locomotive designation), and full
underframe detail with all of the piping and conduit found on
the prototype.
The model shown here is a preproduction sample and lacks
several details that will be included on the final version. Ten
road numbers will be available for each of two decorating
schemes: VIA's original (1986-2000) livery and the revised
"Canada" scheme (1998-2012). The HO scale F40PH-2D will be
available for standard DC operation at $249.95, as well as DCC
operation with a factory installed ESU Loksound sound decoder
at $349.95. Delivery is expected late this year.
The HO scale F40PH-2D is being produced exclusively for VIA
Rail Canada, and all orders must be placed with VIA. VIA will
establish an on line ordering system within a few weeks. Until
then, orders may be placed by sending an inquiry to
The order deadline is Monday 28 April 2014.
State Tool & Die
)
is an old-line company that specializes in rolling stock and
details for modelers of steel mills. The company has revised
its recently introduced HO scale composite 200-ton four-truck
bottle car that was loosely based on a Treadwell prototype. The
taper of the body on the revised model, shown here, has been
modified. The new kit and other ST&D products are available
through specialty dealers including Peach Creek Shops
.
News column - 10
The newest HO scale
truck from
Tahoe
Model Works
is a
40-ton ARA truck
with a spring plank
and Barber Lateral
Motion device*. The
prototype truck was
made by the Scullin Steel Co. for the Illinois Central Railroad
in 1927 and is now at the Illinois Railway Museum. As with
all Tahoe trucks, this new model is a one-piece black acetate
plastic molding with separate brake shoe detail. It comes with
InterMountain non-magnetic, insulated metal RP-25 contour
wheelsets. A choice of standard width (item TMW-114) or
.088” wide (TMW-214) semi-scale wheelsets is available. The
trucks are priced at $8.35 a pair. Tahoe does not have a web-
site. When ordering direct add $3.00 shipping and handling.
Nevada residents please add 7.475% tax. Send orders to Tahoe
Model Works, 5801 Sheep Drive #7, Carson City, NV 89701-
1420. *For information about the Barber Lateral Motion device
go to
.
Tangent Scale Models
) has
released a new run of its highly-regarded Bethlehem Steel
3600 cu ft hopper cars. The HO scale models replicate the dis-
tinctive 100-ton quad hoppers built in the 1970s by Bethlehem
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