for finishing the
group of build-
ings which are
cast in Hydrocal.
Signs shown in
the illustration are
included. The fin-
ished model has a footprint of 12 x 6 inches including the side-
walks. The model will be available direct at $69.95.
ExactRail
) previewed two different but similar
HO scale flat cars at NTS. Like their General Steel Car proto-
types, the models look similar at first glance, but the cast
underframes have different truck centers.
The Northern Pacific flat car shown above is 53 feet 6 inches
long with 42-foot truck centers. In addition to the 1967 as-
delivered NP scheme, the HO scale ready-to-run model will be
available for Union Pacific in both the 1970 livery and UP’s
MOW scheme.
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This UP car is also 53 feet 6 inches long, but the truck centers
are at 43 feet 3 inches. It will be available decorated for Santa
Fe 1954 as-delivered MOW scheme, Northern Pacific 1965
scheme, Union Pacific 1962 scheme, and Union Pacific MOW
scheme. Both cars feature complex plastic and metal cast
underframes and laser-etched deck boards. Pricing and deliv-
ery information is pending.
Fox Valley Models’
exhibit
booth at NTS showed several
new items including pre-
production samples of EMD
GP60M diesel locomotive.s
Scheduled for release in
October, the HO scale ready-
to-run model will be decorated for Santa Fe (warbonnet), Norfolk
Southern, and NS Operation Lifesaver scheme. A non-sound DCC-
ready version will list at $199.95. A DCC model with ESU LokSound,
$299.95.
Funaro and
Camerlengo
)
is selling kits
for HO scale
B&M (Boston
& Maine) and WAG (Wellsville, Addison & Galeton) class XM-1
boxcars. The cast resin kits come with decals and body com-
ponents and a one-piece body. Trucks and couplers are not
included. Visit the above website for details on various door
and roof options available.
MRH-Aug 2014
