Among the newest additions are US Gypsum (above) and Apex
Tri-Lock 40’ metal running boards, laterals, end braces and
brake steps. The running boards have locations for attaching
them to the roof near the carlines. Additional styles are under
development. Also new are six types of stirrup steps. Visit the
website for details.
N SCALE PRODUCT NEWS
Athearn
) is scheduled to release six sets of 28’
trailers with dollys and adjustable landing gear in July. In addition
to the Consolidated Freight set shown here, the N scale mod-
els will be available decorated for Yellow Freight, PIE, Preston,
Overnite, and Roadway. Each set will have an MSRP of $33.98.
Atlas Model
Railroad
Company
has
scheduled
another produc-
tion run of its N scale Alco RS-3 and RSD-4/5 locomotives for
release in the third quarter of 2015. Alco built the prototype
road switchers between 1950 and 1956, with the more numer-
ous RS-3 being equipped with four-wheel trucks. The RSD-4/5
had the same 1600 hp prime mover but used a larger
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MRH-Dec 2014
