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volume one, number one a supplement to walthers ho, n&z and big trains reference books Welcome to the First Issue of Walthers Update Welcome aboard! We’re glad you can join us as our first issue them now for future delivery, there’s no need to worry about of Walthers Update leaves the station. missing special editions or limited-runs. Whether building a basement empire in HO, a G Scale garden New Arrivals — The next best thing to working on our receiv- railway, a Z Scale coffee table layout or an N Scale module, ing dock! Here’s your chance to see everything new in the your best source for ideas and product information are Walthers Walthers warehouse. These items are in stock and ready for Model Railroad Reference Books. But a lot happens between immediate delivery. each new edition, so we’ve created Walthers Update to bring you the latest news. Each issue will include: The Modeling Stop — Information on how things work in the real world combined with practical tips to make them work Advance Reservations — A listing of new product on your layout. announcements from the 300+ lines available from Walthers. Walthers Update will be issued regularly. You can also check out These items were still under wraps when the Reference Books each new issue on our Web site at walthers.com. were published, so this section gives you a first-hand look at upcoming releases in every scale. And since you can reserve New Roundhouse Old-Time 2-8-0 Consolidations Get New Roadnames and Upgrades 480-8019 480-8021 Roundhouse Old-Time 2-8-0 Consolidations bring the romance of Roundhouse N Scale 2-8-0 Old-Time Consolidation, late 19th- and early 20th-century railroading to your N Scale lay- $189.98 each: out. These ready-to-run locomotives are now available in five new roadnames for added variety. 480-8013 Northern Pacific #54 480-8014 Northern Pacific Second Number Locos in the latest release feature a newly designed pilot 480-8015 Virginia & Truckee #5 w/Diamond Stack complete with a standard N Scale coupler—perfect for double- 480-8016 Virginia & Truckee Second Number w/Diamond Stack heading or switching. The smooth-running mechanism features a 480-8017 DRGW #7 “Bumble Bee” Scheme powerful, five-pole skew-wound motor mounted in the tender, and 480-8018 DRGW Second Number “Bumble Bee” Scheme flangeless center drivers to allow operation on sharp curves. 480-8019 Baltimore & Ohio #1294 (blue) Details include separate handrails, bell and whistle details, a work- 480-8020 Baltimore & Ohio Second Number (blue) ing headlight, and diamond smokestacks on selected roadnames. 480-8021 Clancy’s Colossal Circus #1 w/Diamond Stack Each color scheme is available in two different road numbers, and (red, yellow) matching ready-to-run freight and passenger car FourPaks™ are 480-8022 Clancy’s Colossal Circus Second Number w/Diamond available separately, making it easy to bring authentic vintage Stack (red, yellow) trains to your pike. new arrivals at walthers BUILT UP LIGHTHOUSE - O SCALE 490-6365 With Figures 59.99 A perfect addition to any harbor or island scene, this lighthouse will warn all oncoming watercraft of land ahead! Features an attached building and a tower that stands 22" tall. For greater detail, the light- house features a working 40' GENERAL AMERICAN MEAT REEFER ® light! Also includes figures READY-TO-RUN - HO SCALE to detail the scene. Unlike produce reefers, these were fitted with DOUBLE JOINT WATER CRANE hooks and overhead rails that matched the ones - G SCALE used in slaughterhouses and processing plants to speed loading and unloading. Now available com- 578-331757 Double Joint Water Crane 54.99 pletely assembled and ready for service, they’ll A must for steam locomotive servicing, depot and yard scenes. look great behind late steam or first- and second- The kit includes a spout and nonoperable signal lamps. generation diesel power. 932-2572 American Refrigerator Transit #26022 14.98 932-2573 Armour ARLX #8036 14.98 932-2574 Wilson Car Lines WCLX #2020 14.98 932-2575 MILW URTX #37086 14.98 932-2577 Rock Island URTX #67082 14.98 UNDERBRUSH 932-2570 Undecorated 14.98 785-1634 32oz Shaker Olive Green 932-22572 American Refrigerator Transit ART #26022 pkg(2) 29.98 9.98 932-22573 Armour ARLX #8036 pkg(2) 29.98 Works well for medium ground 932-22574 Wilson Car Lines WCLX #2020 pkg(2) cover, undergrowth and tree 29.98 foliage for small trees. Blends well 932-22575 MILW URTX #37086 pkg(2) 29.98 with Woodland Scenics Turf, Field Grass and other foliage products. READY-TO-ROLL™ DIESEL EMD GP38-2 POWERED - HO SCALE 140-8003 CNW “Operation Life Saver” 69.98 The design of this ready-to-run loco-motive is based on the four-axle locomotive that was produced in a limited run (only 2,000 hit the rails in its lifetime.) Model comes with handrails. 1:22.5 SCALE FIGURES - SDKFZ 251 HALF-TRACK CONVERSION G SCALE Breathe new life into G - HO SCALE Scale scenes with this 729-96025 7.5cm Stu. K 37 L/24 Anti-Tank series of figures. Molded in Gun for SdKfz 251/9 9.99 plastic, with fine details and This military vehicle was used by the individual character, they’re German Army during World War II. perfect for modern layouts. Each is completely painted in realistic colors, ready for immediate use on your indoor or outdoor railroad. AMERICAN FREEDOM TRAIN 528-68501 Farmer w/Sythe DIESEL EMD F3A UNIT POWERED - HO SCALE LOCO & CAR SET - O SCALE 7.99 528-68540 Electrician 7.99 141-2005 SOU #4158 “Serves The South” (green & light gray w/gold Stripes) 124.98 401-1122 Red, White, Blue 1095.90 528-68701 Frank 12.99 This ready-to-run engine is a Phase I freight unit with high fans without Prototypical set includes a dynamic brakes and has the early style numberboards. Features full cab inte- GS-4 steam engine and rior, acetal plastic handrails, separate grab irons, power chassis, nickel-silver tender; TrainMaster wheels, all-wheel pickup and an isolated can motor. Command Control; electro-coupler; smoke; operating headlight and MARS light; showcase car with steam engine, fire pumper and Oldsmobile; show- case car with Lunar Rover, AFT route map and Freedom Bell; two display cars; and one observation car. 2 DIESEL EMD GP40 POWERED - HO SCALE 160-63501 UP 28.00 This ready-to-run engine features a prepainted and lettered plastic body, an operat- ing headlight, all-metal chas- sis, worm gear, idler gear box, ELVIS COMMEMORATIVE eight-wheel TRAIN SET - HO SCALE drive and E-Z Mate® couplers. 348-342 Elvis Commemorative Train Set 119.98 A great way to celebrate the King of Rock-n-Roll! Set includes an Alco C628 diesel locomotive; Hound Dog, Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender and Jailhouse Rock freight cars; and a Burning Love caboose. Also comes with track and a power pack. SOLDIERS ON ORIGINAL MOTORCYCLES - HO 1923 FORD MODEL T - Z SCALE SCALE 462-1019 Stake Bed Kit pkg(2) 17.95 590-16834 Modern German Army (BW) pkg(3) 18.99 Superdetail your streets or add this These Modern German Army soldiers will look unique kit. Includes a variety of fine realistic riding down the streets of any contempo- details such as spoked wheels, tires, rary European village. Also available: horn, steering wheel, seat and side 590-16835 Modern German Army (BW) - Figures lamps. Seated Drivers pkg(6) HO 15.99 BUDD STREAMLINED GRILL DINER READY TO RUN - HO SCALE 590-16837 Modern German Army (BW) - Figures While the prototypes were fitted with 48 seats, two were usually reserved Engineers in Coveralls pkg(6) HO 15.99 for the train crew, so that 46 paying passengers were carried. 932-16301 VIA Rail Canada 932-16302 Seaboard Coast Line 932-16303 ATSF (no car skirting) REVOLUTION AIRBRUSH 932-16322 NYC (Black Roof) 358-R1000 Single Action, Bottle Fed 89.95 932-6335 Penn Central 34.98 This general-purpose, high-flow airbrush is able to spray detail and background work, as well as a variety of different paint types. Features a larger needle chucking nut for easy assembly, a trigger with an attached auxiliary lever to the need chuckle guide, and easy-to-replace internal Teflon needle packing for use with any types of sol- vent-based paints. VICTORIA FALLS TRANSFER COMPANY - HO SCALE 650-1533 Victoria Falls Transfer Company 49.95 The charm and attention to detail of yesteryear can be part of your layout with this kit. Constructed of resin castings, kit includes various add-on details and full-color printed signs. WATERFRONT WILLEY’S/TRACKSIDE JACK’S - N SCALE 171-921 Dual Purpose Laser- LOUNGE CAR FURNISH- Cut Wood Kit 44.95 INGS - HO SCALE Improve any commercial district with this versatile building that can be used at the shore or along the 630-311 Heywood tracks. A complete set of pilings is included to support Wakefield #630P Chairs the structure over water, or shorten them for a hillside pkg(12) 5.95 location if desired. Laser-cut “cedar shake” shingles DENNY’S RESTAURANT - N SCALE Transform your streamlined and windows (which can be built open or closed) as car fleet with these chairs 381-23407 Denny’s Restaurant 32.00 well as optional doors and shutters, plus a set of white based on actual equipment metal detail parts are all included. Create an eatery designed to look like the classic American PRECISION AUTOMOBILE MODELS used by major car restaurant! It also comes with decals to create an Italian restau- builders.