Bachmann
has introduced a
new On30 model
of a 50-ton center-
cab Whitcomb
diesel locomotive.
It comes with DCC
for speed, direction, and lighting. The locomotive has an MSRP
of $435.00. It has factory installed speakers and is ready for the
addition of 16-bit Tsunami plug-and-play sound module that is
sold separately at an MSRP of $129.00. Features of the ready-to-
run model include soft white LED directional headlights, eight-
wheel drive, dual brass flywheels, metal handrails, photo-etched
grilles, and a detailed cab interior with engineer, gauges, and
control stand. Unlettered decorating schemes include orange/
cream, red/yellow, and yellow with black stripes, as shown here.
A fully decorated version is also available for Midwest Quarry.
Additional new
On30 items from
Bachmann include
two double-
sheathed wood
boxcars decorated
with data only.
The ready-to-run models are available in a choice of oxide red or
mineral red. They have an MSRP of $58.00 each.
Morgan Hill Models
) is selling a lim-
ited-edition kit for a 22’ water tank car. The On3/On30 kit is
composed of pre-cut Mount Albert basswood and laser-cut
ends. The tank is assembled from individual boards applied
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to a pre-formed
core. Detailed
instructions and
weathering sug-
gestions are
included along
with all necessary
hardware except
trucks and couplers. Visit the above website for pricing and
availability.
San Juan Car
Company
has released a new
O scale ready-to-
run tank car. The
well-detailed model
is based on a group
of 18 frameless prototype tank cars that frequently had their
trucks changed back and forth from narrow gauge to standard
gauge between 1946 and 1953. The model comes with standard
gauge 2-rail Bettendorf trucks and a new O scale coupler.
Decorating
schemes include
UTLX (yellow),
UTLX-Gramps, and
PNRX – Pioneer
Oil & Refining. The
model has an MSRP
of $89.95.
MRH-Oct 2014
