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The Green Bay & Western version
of the PS-1 has a seven-panel
Superior door. Kadee’s release
will reflect a 1967 repaint. Both
cars will have Kadee® #2100
couplers.
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Monster Model Works
plans to begin
shipping an HO scale
craftsman kit for Feller’s
Garage about mid-Janu-
ary. The laser-cut struc-
ture is based on a landmark prototype in Castle Shannon, PA.
The concept and base drawings for this kit was created by
Bill Sartore of Microlumina. Components in the kit include
3D engraved concrete block wall and corners, and terra cotta
coping; 3D printed chimney pipe and concrete steps; laser-cut
windows, doors, and pan-type awning; and peel & stick tar
paper roofing material. Signage includes a printed sign for the
side wall sign and a stencil for the large front sign. The assem-
bled model is 2.875” high and has a footprint of 6.875” x 5.65”.
An S scale version of Feller’s is expected to be released soon.
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Mokelumne River Models
has
a kit for an HO scale 1913
Stanley Steamer mountain
wagon. The kit includes 3D
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rapid prototyping components, a special Stanley hood decal,
and assembly instructions with guidelines for authentic paint-
ing of the historic vehicle.
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Rapido Trains
is developing a new
model of a Phase 1 Amtrak
F40PH diesel locomotive for
release later this year. Officials
at Canadian-based Rapido
state the new HO scale model
will replicate the iconic American prototype and will not simply
be a reworked version of a Canadian locomotive. Visit the above
website for additional details including information on placing a
reservation.
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Resin Car Works
is
expected to release an
HO kit for this American
Car & Foundry Type 27
ICC class 103A and 103B
7000 and 8000 gallon acid
tank car this month. Bill
Darnaby built the pilot model shown here. RCW owner Frank
Hodina reports that everything is ready except the photo-etched
ladders and tank bands. The 7000-gallon car will be available with
decals for General Chemical, National Analine & Chemical, and
Consolidated Chemical Industries. The 8000 gallon version will be
available for Consolidated Chemical Industries and Hooker. Kits
