Broadway
Limited Imports
is scheduled
to release a
group of EMD SW1500 diesel switchers this month. The HO
scale Paragon2 series models will be available decorated for
Union Pacific, Southern Pacific (Kodachrome), SP (bloody
nose), Western Pacific, Cotton Belt, Southern Railway, Norfolk
Southern, Reading, SCL/L&N, and CSX. Another production
run of the SW1500 with different road names is expected in
November. Details are available at the above website.
B.T.S.
is selling
an HO kits of the Cabin
Creek Coal Tipple. This
is a major complex that,
because of its laser-cut
construction, is relatively
easy to build. The kit
consists of laser-cut bass-
wood, plywood, and cardstock, plus a large supply of brass,
plastic, and white metal detail castings. The peel & stick win-
dow sash and doors can be installed open or closed. The tipple
is served by three tracks. The overall footprint is about 180’ x
95’. The HO scale kit is priced at $299.95. Visit the above web-
site for additional information.
Centralia Car Shops
is selling a large selection of HO scale ready-
to-run cabooses. They include Illinois Central side-door cabooses