New model announcement

New Walthers HO scale announcements

Walthers has announced two new Penn Central models in HO scale.

The first model is an AAR 70-ton, 3-bay hopper. These WalthersMainline models depict former New Haven hoppers that were eventually repainted into PC’s 461000-461160 series starting in 1970. The cars will be available in four numbers with a list price of $34.95.

The second model is a Pullman-Standard 86-foot high-cube double-door boxcar in the WalthersProto series. These will be available in X numbers with a list price of $59.95.

Both of these models are expected to be available in Winter 2025.

HO scale N7 cabooses available from Tangent

HO scale N7 cabooses available from Tangent

Tangent Scale Models has released HO scale models of New York Central Lot 782 and Penn Central N7 class bay-window cabooses. These cars come with full interior detail and lights and are available now direct from Tangent for $114.95 each.

HO SD45s announced by ScaleTrains.com

ScaleTrains.com has announced a run of Penn Central HO scale SD45s in their “Rivet Counter” series. These models will be available in five numbers with the all-white emblem and in one number with the “red P” emblem. All six numbers will come as DC/DCC-ready with a list price of $189.99 and DCC and sound-equipped (ESU LokSound 5 decoder) with a list price of $279.99.

New HO scale trailers from Rapido Trains

Rapido Trains has announced new HO scale Fruehauf 35-foot and 40-foot trailers, including 40-foot fluted-side side-door trailers in Penn Central and Pennsylvania Railroad. Now you can fill out the empty cars on your TrailVan trains!

Each road name will be available in three different trailer numbers with a list price of $29.95 (US) each.

More information is available at Rapido’s web site.