The next production
release of Atlas’ Thrall
53’ triple articulated well
cars has been scheduled
for the 4th quarter of
2014. Interesting spot-
ting features include angular wheel cutouts, wide flared bottom
sections, and narrow side posts. In addition to the TTX scheme
shown above, the HO scale ready-to- run models will also be
available in the blue, white, and red paint scheme of Pacer Stack
Train. The well cars will be sold as a triple set at an MSRP of
$109.95. An undecorated set will list at $89.95.
Bachmann Trains
has
new HO scale
versions of the
Pennsylvania
Railroad class GG-1 electric locomotives. The ready-to-run model
is produced from new tooling and features 12-wheel drive and
twin operating metal pantographs. The locomotive can operate
from overhead wire if desired. DCC-ready versions have an 8-pin
socket for an aftermarket DCC decoder (not included).
The GG-1 is also available in a DCC sound-equipped version
that includes Bachmann Sound Value SoundTraxx. Sounds in
the 16-bit sound package include motors with blowers, panto-
graph extension and retraction, air compressors, short and long
horns, and a bell. Available decorating schemes include PRR in
Brunswick green with a single gold stripe, PRR Brunswick green
with five gold stripes (above), PRR Tuscan red with five stripes,
PRR in congressional silver scheme with a red stripe, and Penn
Central in black with white lettering.
News column - 7
MRH-May 2014
