Maple Leaf Trains
is selling a
cast resin kit for a
GP9 slug. The
principal contents
of the kit are a
resin cast body
and frame, etched metal parts, cast resin details, and instruc-
tions. The HO scale model represents class GY00d and GY00e
slugs (CN# 215-241).
Trucks, side-
frames, MU hoses,
grab irons, and
an LED for the
headlight are not
included.
NJ International
has intro-
duced a Barrel Rack kit with sufficient material to
assemble a rack and 24 barrels. The HO scale kit
is composed of molded plastic parts. Kit #6110
has an MSRP of $19.99.
In conjunction with Canada’s Expo 67, a special train was
assembled to tour the nation and promote the Expo as well as
Canadian history. Named the Confederation Train, equipment
was provided by both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific
railroads. The consist included FP9As from both roads, a CN
steam heater car, and several smooth-side passenger cars. All
