will include authentic details for both the first and second
delivery groups of locomotives including third-rail shoes and
pantographs where appropriate.
The N scale models
will be available for
standard DC opera-
tion at an MSRP
of $169.95 or with
ESU LokSound DCC sound decoders at an MSRP of $279.95.
Production quantities will be based on reservations with deliv-
ery planned for early fall of 2015. See an authorized dealer or
visit the above website for reservation information.
Walthers
showed pre-
liminary samples
of an N scale EMD
GP38-2 with an 88”
low nose at NTS. The ready-to-run diesel locomotive will be
available late this year with an MSRP of $99.98. Road names
will be BNSF, Canadian National, Conrail, CSX, Union Pacific,
and Soo Line.
NEW DECALS, SIGNS AND FINISHING
PRODUCTS
Archer Fine Transfers
) has released
several new sheets of Resin Rivet surface detail including
various sizes
of rivets
in circular
patterns.
Also new is
double row
of staggered
rivets
especially
suited for
flange
applications,
as suggested to
Archer by Tony Thompson. Large rivet heads (1.25” diameter)
are now available in both single and double row patterns
George’s Trains
) of Ontario, Canada, has
introduced a new acrylic paint that is said to be airbrush-ready.
It dries to a gloss finish ready for decaling. The 20 introductory
colors are based on specific Canadian prototypes. They are:
CNR - green, imitation gold, red, red/orange, grey, and letter-
ing grey; CN/VIA – blue and yellow. CPR – Tuscan, diesel grey,
diesel yellow, steam grey, and mineral brown; CP – bright red,
Action red, Action yellow, and Action green. TH&B – cream and
maroon. The paint is priced at $8.98 for a one-ounce bottle.
New HO scale decals released by
Mask Island
include Milwaukee Road 50’ double-door boxcars,
MRH-Aug 2014
