during momentary power losses due to imperfect wheel pick-
ups. The SoundCar™ decoders have an MSRP of $42.50. They
are also available in a three-pack at a list price of $112.95.
The Underground Railway Press
is offering plans and instruc-
tions of the historically-interesting Russ Simpson structure kit
line. Simpson HO scale structure kits have been unavailable
since 1978. The plans and instructions cover such interest-
ing structures as the mine head, boiler house and ore chutes
at Gold King Mine; the bunk house at Rio Grande, Hillside
water column, and the depot at Allison, Colorado. Also, the
Mich-Cal portable camp house, West Side camp house, P&NI
Diamond Springs water tank, and the NPC trestle culvert at
Tomales. Each plan set is $4.00 plus $3.00 postage and han-
dling per order. To order, or for additional information, con-
tact: Underground Railway Press, PO Box 814MH, Brevard, NC
28712-0814.
O SCALE PRODUCT NEWS
Atlas O
is develop-
ing a Trinity 5161
cu. ft. covered
hopper for deliv-
ery during the
first quarter of next year. The O scale Master series model is
based on a curved-side prototype introduced in 1995. In addi-
tion to the Soo Line/CPR car shown above, the ready-to-run
model will be available decorated for BNSF (wedge scheme),
Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific. Visit the above website
for additional information on both the 2-rail and 3-rail versions
of the model.
News column - 4
MRH-Jul 2014
