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.


 

Kato Plans GS-4 Return with SP Postwar Black Scheme

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.

Last Chance Gas from Crescent Creek Models in HO and S

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.

LGB Santa Fe “Yellowbonnet” Exclusive to North American Club

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.

Brazil’s Frateschi adds HO-scale Alco RS switchers

November 11, 2020

Brazil’s Frateschi adds HO-scale Alco RS switchers

Frateschi offers fully assembled HO-scale RS-3 and RSC-3 Alco diesel switcher locomotive models.

Loads from Xtra Trains

November 9, 2020

Loads from Xtra Trains

Xtra Trains produces several loads ready-made for decoration and placement in popular N-scale rolling stock.

C&H Block & Brick kit from The N Scale Architect

November 6, 2020

C&H Block & Brick kit from The N Scale Architect

The N Scale Architect’s C&H Brick & Block Company presents a massive industrial business for your N-scale pike.

Acme sign from Miller Engineering

November 2, 2020

Acme sign from Miller Engineering

A new addition from Miller Engineering to the company’s line of animated and illuminated signs is one for Acme Corporation.

New Run, New Features for Classic HO-scale F7

October 29, 2020

New Run, New Features for Classic HO-scale F7

Athearn Roundhouse plans an October 2021 delivery for a new group of enhanced F7s.

Rapido Trains Budd “Manor” Sleepers

October 28, 2020

Rapido Trains Budd “Manor” Sleepers

Canadian Pacific took delivery of 42 “Manor” series sleeping cars from Budd in the mid-1950s. Rapido Trains announces a new “Stainless Steel” series release for HO scale.

Bachmann’s N-scale Class J 4-8-4 returns with DCC Sound Value release

October 24, 2020

Bachmann’s N-scale Class J 4-8-4 returns with DCC Sound Value release

Bachmann’s J Class 4-8-4 returns with a DCC Sound Value on Board edition. Model Railroad News’ Justin Sobeck takes a look at this N-scale release.