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Albrae Models
)
plans to import brass
versions of Southern
Pacific maintenance-
of-way water cars.
The prototypes were
positioned in strate-
gic locations by SP as
standby water supplies for firefighting. The HO scale model will
be available with upgraded steel grate walkways, as well as the
original wood plank walkways used from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Features of the limited-edition models include code 88 tread
semi-finescale nickel silver wheelsets and Kadee® #158 Whisker©
couplers. Delivery is expected late this year. Visit the above web-
site for details, pricing, and reservation information.
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Athearn
) is booking dealer reservations for sev-
eral HO scale models that are scheduled for release next August.
Visit the above website for full details including pricing. Here is
a brief look at models in the August release.
Heading the list are four Genesis EMD F-unit diesels that will
be available as A and matching A-B sets with all units powered.
Although not shown in the above illustration, locomotives
decorated for Sacramento Northern and Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy will come with full skirts.
Rob Sarberenyi photo
