News column - 8
Blackstone
is taking res-
ervations for
the initial
release of a
new Denver
& Rio Grande
Western 30’ refrigerator car. American Car & Foundry built the
prototype cars in 1908. Blackstone’s HOn3 model is based on
cars that D&RGW rebuilt in 1926 with Murphy roofs.
Paint schemes will include freshly-shopped ART-American
Refrigerator Transit with yellow sides, and red roof and ends.
Additional liveries include three D&RGW schemes – Flying
Grande, Moffat Tunnel, and Royal Gorge Route in eight road
numbers each. The estimated MSRP is $55.95. Visit the above
website for more information.
Bowser
) is producing a GMD version of
a SD40-2 diesel locomotive. Rather than being a variation on
a standard US production locomotive, Bowser developed the
model as a Canadian-built GMD. Features include GMD-style
steps, unique grab irons, an electric bell, special snow shields,
an offset sill, and three operating class lights. It will be available
for standard DC operation as well as with ESU LokSound Select
for DCC.
Photo courtesy of Colorado Railroad Museum
MRH-Oct 2014
