News
Fresh from the editors of Model Railroad News, enjoy the latest news and releases covering model railroad products, equipment, rolling stock, and accessories in every scale, as well as the latest industry and hobby updates.
October 10, 2026
Rio Grande steam generator rebuilt from Alco PB coming to HO scale from Rapido Trains
Rapido Trains is bringing another unusual prototype to the ready-to-run plastic HO scale market with its newly announced models of Rio Grande’s rebuilt Alco PB units Nos. 252 and 253.
October 10, 2026
Dash 8-40C will join ScaleTrains Rivet Counter collection in HO scale
ScaleTrains announces Gen-eral Electric’s Dash 8-40C diesel locomotive will become a Rivet Counter HO scale offering.
October 1, 2026
Bachmann Trains delivers new production for HO scale Shay steam locomotive
Bachmann Trains brings its model of a standard-gauge, 80-ton, three-truck Shay steam locomotive back to its catalog.
March 15, 2026
Atlas delivers new production for ACF 17,360-gallon tank car in HO and N
There are six new paint schemes in the Atlas Master Line production of its ACF 17,360-gallon tank car model.
March 15, 2026
Accurail introduces America’s 250th Anniversary two-bay CenterFlow hopper kit in HO scale
This HO scale two-bay CenterFlow hopper from Accurail is decorated to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
November 19, 2025
Atlas Model Railroad Co. acquires assets of Micro-Trains Line
Atlas Model Railroad Co. has acquired the assets of Micro Trains Line, and will continue production of its line of N and Z scale trains.
February 27, 2025
Prairie Shadows first HO-scale locomotive release will be CP’s GP20C-ECO
Prairie Shadows first HO-scale locomotive release will be CP’s GP20C-ECO.
February 6, 2024
Mill Gondola release from Eastern Seaboard Models brings enhancement and new styles
Eastern Seaboard Models offers a new release of its Pennsylvania Railroad G26 mill gondola model in N scale.
January 5, 2024
Atlas Marks 100 Years with HO and N Commuter Train Releases
Atlas Model Railroad Company celebrates its 100th anniversary with the release of a special passenger set in HO scale.
April 24, 2023
Fallen Flag GEVO from InterMountain Railway
InterMountain Railway Co. delivers a new production of HO-scale GEVOs. Here’s a look at KCS ET44AC 5004.
