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.