volume three, number two a supplement to walthers ho, n&z and big trains reference books New Vendors Climb Aboard Faces of In the constant pursuit of providing you with as many diverse products as possible, Railroading Walthers has added four new lines to its stable of vendors. The N Scale Architect (#716), MNP (#517), Monroe Models (#493) and Creative Horizons (#209) have all joined the Walthers “family.” The N Scale Architect Monroe Models Stone Arched Bridge from Monroe Models Monroe Models offers a line of detailed N Scale bridge kits. Cast in high-density Through time and tides, American Quality Meat Packers from The N Scale Architect gypsum stone (some with white metal railroads have witnessed both the detail parts too), these models give you good times and the bad. From the The N Scale Architect offers a line of laser- four different designs to choose from: Great Depression to World War II cut, wood structure kits, perfect for N Scale stone arch, concrete, art deco and trestle and into the Postwar Industrial enthusiasts’ layouts and NTRAK modules. and girder. The latter three also include Boom, railroads have run the Each Master Craftsmen Series model highway warning signs. Every era of features laser-cut wood parts, high-quality gamut. What most never think modeling is covered, making these kits a instructions, attention to detail and a about is the fuel behind the rails— creative design. They also have numerous must-have for your layout or diorama. the unsung heroes of everyday life. detail parts and accessories available. Creative Horizons Model Railroader senior editor Carl MNP In the never-ending search for Swanson brings these people to the realism and authenticity, forefront in his latest hardcover modelers often need to be collaboration with Kalmbach precise down to the smallest Publishing. Using striking black- measurements. New vendor and-white photographs, Swanson Creative Horizons offers a line captures bygone scenes of the of stainless-steel scale rulers “Average Joe” intersecting with the that makes such exactness greatest industry America has ever Motorized Track Cleaning Car from MNP possible. With flexible rulers known. Featuring 160 pages full of MNP is an engineering group focusing on designed for N, HO, S and O black-and-white photos, this book creating unique, new products that will Scales, nearly every railroader offers a trip into the past to meet enhance the modeling experience and make is covered! the ever-important stalwarts of an it more fun. Their line includes HO Scale elder age. The book is scheduled dual motorized track cleaning cars. These for release at the end of April 2004. fully assembled cars feature Walthers car bodies; high-torque electric geared motors; HO Scale X-act pressure-sensitive, easily adjustable cleaning Flexible Ruler from Creative discs; and easy peel-and-stick pads. Keeping Horizons your track clean has never been easier. new arrivals at walthers UNITRACK - HO SCALE With Kato’s Unitrack System, modelers can have an operating layout in minutes. Great for beginners or experts, Unitrack offers hours of fun and trouble-free operation. Track is suitable for temporary, as well as permanent designs. 381-2140 Straight 123mm 10.00 381-2260 Curved 16-7/8" - 22.5 Degrees pkg(4) 10.00 381-2270 Curved 19-1/4" - 22.5 Degrees pkg(4) 10.00 381-2840 Manual Turnout Left 22.00 381-2841 Manual Turnout Right 22.00 SEAGRAVE 70TH ANNIVERSARY TRACTOR DRAWN AERIAL- 1/50 SCALE This 1/50 Scale replica is great for a collection or use on a layout. Based on equipment used in real life, this Corgi model is assembled from metal and plastic parts. 219-52510 Non-City Specific; Seven Man Cab w/Moveable Ladder Limited-Run 70.00 BUBBLING OIL TANK - NEW VENDOR MONROE MODELS STRUCTURES - O SCALE N SCALE Measuring approximately 11-1/2 x Monroe Models offers a line of detailed N Scale bridge kits. 6-1/4", this detailed structure from K- Cast in high-density gypsum stone (some with white metal Line features two tubes full of detail parts too), these models give you four different bubbling “oil.” A great addition to any designs from which to choose: stone arch, concrete, art industrial scene. deco and trestle and girder. The latter three also include 401-42422 Bubbling Oil Tank highway warning signs. Every era of modeling is covered, 49.95 making these kits a must-have for any modeler’s layout or diorama. 493-9001 Stone Arch Bridge 19.99 493-9002 Concrete Bridge 19.99 493-9003 Art Deco Bridge Double Track 26.99 493-9004 Trestle and Girder Bridge 24.99 HORSE-DRAWN WAGON KIT - HO SCALE This steam-era replica from Jordan Highway Miniatures is relatively easy to build and features parts molded in color and step-by-step instructions. 360-108 Buggy w/Horse & Driver 5.95 1950s SINGLE-AXLE CAMPER - N SCALE This 50s-style camper from Neal’s N-Gauging Trains comes fully assembled and painted. It’s an excellent bit of added detail to any N Scale scene, highway or otherwise. 530-110 1950s Single-Axle Camper 9.95 SPECTRUM® USRA 2-6-6-2 STEAM POWERED W/TENDER EA 349.00 - HO SCALE These DCC-ready locomotives from Bachmann feature a diecast boiler with tender, skew-wound motor, operating headlight, geared drive, detailed cab interior with sliding windows, RP-25 metal wheels, body-mounted NMRA coupler pockets and E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers. 160-82602 C&O Class H5 160-82604 NKP 160-82606 Wheeling & Lake Erie 160-82601 Painted - Unlettered (Black) 2 ©2004 Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. All prices are listed in U.S. dollars. Prices subject to change without notice. All items offered are subject to availability at the time of shipment. We reserve the right to correct errors, change prices, and modify designs without notice and without obligations to previous purchasers. All rights reserved. STEAM C-16 BALDWIN 2-8-0 POWERED W/SOUND - ASSEMBLED LIMITED-RUN EA 269.99 - On30 GAUGE Each Broadway Limited loco features a powerful five-pole can motor with flywheel; diecast locomotive and tender chassis; detailed tender NORTH AMERICAN RAILYARDS underbody; plated bell and whistle; and many This comprehensive, illustrated guide from MBI prototypical added-on details like piping and Publishing is the definitive reference to major appliances. Also includes prototypical cab North American railyards; more than 70 in all! interior operating headlight, authentic paint Over the past 13 years the author has visited scheme and correct locomotive numbers, and each yard gathering brief histories, operating magnetic knuckle coupler on tender. Engines data, photographs and information on unique can be used on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail, and characteristics. In the relatively few cases in can be operated on minimum 18" radius curves. which yards have been downsized or closed, the Models feature factory-installed Quantum sound author includes the most recent information. system with dual speakers. Hardcover, 240 pages, 200 color and 50 B&W 187-900 DRGW #268 (black, Flying Rio photos, 20 diagrams, 8-1/4 x 10-5/8". Grande; round domes) 503-136276 Book North American Railyards 187-901 DRGW #278 (black, Flying Rio 34.95 Grande; fluted domes) 187-902 DRGW #271 (black, full name & “Scenic” herald) 187-908 Painted, Unlettered w/Round Domes (Based on DRGW #268) 187-909 Painted, Unlettered w/Fluted Domes (Based on DRGW #278) PURE POWER DUAL CONTROL 187-910 Holiday (red) Each side of this Model Rectifier Corp. AC transformer 187-911 Holiday (green) offers seven amps of power and 0~21 VAC of smooth, realistic variable control. It will run all AC powered trains NEW VENDOR CREATIVE HORIZONS X-ACT and their sound systems. Each throttle has its own FLEXIBLE SCALE RULERS separate amp meter and voltmeter so you can monitor In the constant search for realism and authenticity, your layout conditions. Features 14V AC terminals for modelers often need to be precise down to the accessories, a power indicator light, bell and whistle/horn smallest measurements. New vendor Creative sounds, over 270 watts to the track, and rugged retro Horizons offers a line of stainless-steel scale rulers looks, making it an attractive addition to your layout. that makes such exactness possible. With flexible 500-AH601 Pure Power Dual Control (250 Watts) 329.98 rulers designed for N, HO, S and O Scales, nearly every railroader is covered! 209-CH0004 HO (Stainless Steel) 6" Long 11.95 209-CH0005 HO (Stainless Steel) 12" Long 19.95 209-CH0002 N (Stainless Steel) 12" Long 19.95 209-CH0003 N (Stainless Steel) 6" Long 11.95 209-CH0008 O (Stainless Steel) 6" Long 11.95 209-CH0009 O (Stainless Steel) 12" Long 19.95 209-CH0006 S (Stainless Steel) 6" Long 11.95 209-CH0007 S (Stainless Steel) 12" Long 19.95 WAREHOUSE #2 - HO SCALE Great structural details like skylights, darkened windows and a front porch area will make this Nu-Line Structures warehouse a standout in any industrial park. Constructed of a high-density, gray-colored styrene, it features two types of stairwells, three sizes of freight doors, 28 skylights (molded in white styrene), LASER-CUT WOOD CABOOSE KITS - HO SCALE roof access hatches, two sizes of sidewalks and much more. Feature “outboard”-style cupola roofwalks and grab iron holes designed to accept 533-871002 Warehouse #2 73.98 Detail Associates parts. These American Model Builders cabooses also feature tabbed-and-slotted construction, peel-and-stick windows and doors, and custom Laser-Scribed siding. Include Athearn floor and frame, AMB cast white metal marker lights, needle beams and queen posts.