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was a constant maintenance problem. BLI’s Paragon2 HO scale
brass hybrid models represent modernized versions of the proto-
type. They will be available in four road numbers, unlettered, and
in varnished brass. The MSRP will be $699.99. For complete details
visit the above website. One prototype locomotive survives, at the
Fairplex Museum in Pomona, California.
Details West
has
expanded its selection of
assembled HO scale operat-
ing signals. The signals are
produced from new tool-
ing developed from manu-
facturer’s blueprints and
field photos. Construction
is of cast pewter and brass
with etched brass number plates. The assembled signals are fit-
ted with three-color LEDs (green-yellow-red) wired for common
anode. Resistors (not included) are required to connect to your
choice of detection or other electronic circuit (not included).
Signals shown above are General Railway Signal (GRS) style D
with individual visors (left), GRS double-headed 3/3 style D with
snow shield (center), and Union Switch & Signal type W with
snow shield (right). Visit the above website for an illustrated cat-
alog of available signals.
ExactRail
) has
introduced a
Norfolk Southern
Thrall 54’
Protector Coil
Car. The Protector name stands for PROtected TEmperature
Coil Transport On Rail. Although these cars have the same
body as the Conrail coil shield car, Thrall built the NS prototype
with a distinctive aluminum insulated hood. The model comes
equipped with Kadee #156 couplers and rides on ExactRail ASF
100-ton Ride-Control trucks with machined 36” wheels. The HO
scale ready-to-run Platinum series model is available in 12 num-
bers at $46.95 each.
Funaro &
Camerlengo
)
is selling a resin
kit for a Reading
class XAd 40’
auto boxcar.
Reading Railroad
Historical Society
member, Dick
Foley, introduced the kit during his presentation on Reading auto
cars at the recent Valley Forge RPMMeet. The HO scale kit fea-
tures a one-piece cast resin body; Allen Wood diamond-plate
running board, diagonals and brake step; Duryea underframe;
MRH-May 2014
