sleepers. Like the prototype, the N scale models will be based
on ex-New York Central Panorama cars. The ready-to-run
models will be available exclusively from Pacific Western Rail
Systems. Pricing and release dates are expected to be con-
firmed soon.
Trainworx
is taking reservations for an N
scale ready-to-run four-bay hopper cars in the following road
names: Rio Grande (the Action Road slogan), Mo-Pac (eagle),
Mo-Pac (buzz saw), C&EI, TP, CTRN, Clinchfield (white), and
Clinchfield (yellow). Delivery is planned for this fall.
Also due late this year from Trainworx is a run of GS general
service drop-bottom gondola cars. The ready-to-run model will
feature automatic magnetic knuckle couplers and Fox Valley
solid bearing trucks with metal wheelsets. Road names will be
Santa Fe, Northern Pacific, Norfolk & Western, Southern Pacific
(with SPL circle), and Southern Pacific (without SPL circle). Visit
the above website for additional information including pricing.
Woodland Scenics
has added two
assembled N scale structures
to its Built & Ready Landmark
Structure series of buildings.
Shown above is the Davenport
Department Store, a three-story
commercial Victorian structure
with a corner turret topped with
an octagonal roof. The large
street level windows feature
fashion mannequins. Additional features include roof detail,
News column - 16
MRH-May 2014
