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 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.
November 15, 2020
Kato Plans GS-4 Return with SP Postwar Black Scheme
Kato is taking reservations now through December 30, 2020, for a new production of its N-scale GS-4 steam locomotive.
November 15, 2020
Last Chance Gas from Crescent Creek Models in HO and S
Crescent Creek Models’ Last Chance Gas presents a classic roadside service station. This craftsman-quality release is available in HO and S scale.
November 13, 2020
LGB Santa Fe “Yellowbonnet” Exclusive to North American Club
An exclusive model available to LGB North American Club members only is this G-scale Santa Fe “Yellowbonnet” F-unit.