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.
December 12, 2020
X72s in N scale from Eastern Seaboard Models
Eastern Seaboard Models offers several high-quality N-scale freight cars and excellent low-profile metal wheels. A production of X72 boxcars arrived in late 2020.
December 10, 2020
New production for ExactRail Platinum Series HO-scale coil car
ExactRail’s Platinum Series HO-scale coil car returns with Conrail and Norfolk Southern offerings in multiple schemes and a single CSX release.
December 10, 2020
NERx: You Can’t Keep a Good Region (Locked) Down
North Eastern Region, NMRA recently hosted a virtual NERx event. See the contest winners and find out how to view the clinics and programs.
December 10, 2020
SoundTraxx’s new N-scale Tsunami 2 kit
SoundTraxx introduces a Tsunami 2 kit for easy conversion to DCC and sound features for several Kato N-scale diesel locomotive models.
December 2, 2020
Union Pacific 3-pack announced for Micro-Trains’ 60-foot high cube
Micro-Trains announces a Union Pacific 3-pack release coming May 2021 for its N-scale 60-foot excess height boxcar model.
December 2, 2020
Union Pacific Veranda Turbine and Geeps from Athearn Genesis
Athearn announces the return of its HO-scale Union Pacific Veranda Turbine, plus new GP9/GP9B UP Genesis Geeps are coming.
November 27, 2020
Roco adds France’s Y8000 switcher
Roco’s new Y8000 diesel switcher reproduces a 1970s prototype. Operated by France’s SNCF Railway, this little two-axle shunter model comes with DCC and sound.
November 18, 2020
Norfolk Southern “Top Hat” coming to N scale
ScaleTrains.com will add Norfolk Southern’s “Top Hat” C40-9 diesel locomotive to the hobby company’s Rivet Counter line in N scale.
November 17, 2020
DPM Combos from Woodland
With DPM Combo releases from Woodland, you receive a structure kit, LED lighting, and colorful printed interior. There are nearly 20 releases available in HO and N scale.
November 16, 2020
Rapido Trains New Have EP-5 “Jet” in HO scale
Rapido Trains’ EP-5 “Jet” electric locomotive model is moving closer to release.
