ns Micro-Trains Archives - June 2022
 

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  MICRO-TRAINS - N SCALE NEW RELEASES



BNSF
Road Number 421911/421914

These three-bay ACF covered hoppers with Barber Roller Bearing trucks were built in the 1970s and later repainted into the BNSF “Swoosh” paint scheme. Formed in 1996 following the merger of Burlington Northern and Santa Fe, BNSF is one of the largest freight railroads in the country with over 32,000 miles of rail.

#094 00 761...$34.95
#094 00 762...$34.95



Union Pacific®
Road Number 499410

UP® is a registered trademark of the Union Pacific Railroad.

This BI 50-3 class 50' plug door boxcar with Roller Bearing trucks was built for Union Pacific to handle temperature sensitive cargos. Union Pacific continues to operate today as one of the largest Class 1 railroads in North America with over 32,000 miles of track.

#038 00 570...$30.95



Union Pacific®
Road Number 499461

UP® is a registered trademark of the Union Pacific Railroad.

This BI 50-3 class 50' plug door boxcar with Roller Bearing trucks was built for Union Pacific to handle temperature sensitive cargos. Union Pacific continues to operate today as one of the largest Class 1 railroads in North America with over 32,000 miles of track.

#038 00 590...$30.95



Railroad Magazine
June 1939 “Emergency Stop”

‘YEARS GONE BY’ SERIES CAR #4
Pre-orders were taken for these in October 2021

Founded in 1906, Railroad Magazine was the first, and one of the most popular railroad pulp publications, containing first-hand railroad stories and informative articles. It was published until 1979 when it merged with Railfan Magazine to form Railfan & Railroad, now owned by White River Productions.

#101 00 883...$27.95



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CSX®/ex-Chessie®
Road Number 833874

CSX® FAMILY TREE SERIES #9

This ex-Chessie System 3-bay hopper with Barber Roller Bearing trucks eventually was merged into CSX Transportation’s fleet of hopper cars and received paint-out patches. Chessie System was formed through the 1972 mergers of Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio, and Western Maryland. It remained one of the largest East coast railroads until 1986 when Seaboard System merged with Chessie to form today’s rail giant, CSX Transportation.

#108 44 440...$29.95



Montana Rail Link
Road Number 62015

This 61' flatcar with Barber Roller Bearing trucks was built in 1976 for Milwaukee Road to carry lumber, structural steel and pipes, as well as logs and other long commodities. The reinforced bulkheads provide load protection as well as prevent shifting during transit. Eventually, Montana Rail Link became the owner of the car and it was repainted into MRL colors and was used for hauling timber.

#054 00 330...$28.90



St. Louis Southwestern®
Road Number 88125

REPRINT
SSW® is a registered trademark of the Union Pacific Railroad.

This 61' flatcar with Barber Roller Bearing trucks was built in the late 1960s for St. Louis Southwestern to carry lumber, structural steel and pipes, as well as logs and other long commodities. The reinforced bulkheads provide load protection as well as prevent shifting during transit. St. Louis Southwestern, commonly known as Cotton Belt, was founded in 1891 and became a Southern Pacific subsidiary in 1932, before eventually fully merging in 1992. It is now a heritage component of Union Pacific.

#054 00 033...$28.90



Baltimore & Ohio®
Road Number 482760

Built in 1967 for the Baltimore & Ohio, this 50' B-74A-class plug-door boxcar with Roller Bearing trucks featured DF load devices, bulkheads, and a cushioned underframe to help secure and protect the load. Baltimore & Ohio was the oldest common carrier railroad in the United States, founded in 1830. After numerous mergers, it became a part of CSX Transportation, where its heritage lives on today.

#181 00 220...$30.95



Weathered Deck 3-Pack for 61' Bulkhead Flat Cars

*Fits 61' bulkhead flat car
This item is not on Standing Orders.

#499 94 001...$12.95


MICRO-TRAINS - Z SCALE NEW RELEASES


Railroad Magazine
June 1939 “Emergency Stop”

‘YEARS GONE BY’ SERIES CAR #4
Pre-orders were taken for these in October 2021

Founded in 1906, Railroad Magazine was the first, and one of the most popular railroad pulp publications, containing first-hand railroad stories and informative articles. It was published until 1979 when it merged with Railfan Magazine to form Railfan & Railroad, now owned by White River Productions.

#502 00 643...$27.95




Union Pacific®
Road Numbers 193027/193254

Pre-orders were taken for these in August 2021
UP® is a registered trademark of the Union Pacific Railroad.

These 40’ box cars with Bettendorf trucks were built in 1942 for Union Pacific. The company was founded in 1862 and was part of the first Transcontinental Railroad in the United States. It continues to operate today as one of the largest Class 1 railroads in North America with over 32,000 miles of track.

#500 00 086...$27.95
#500 00 087...$27.95




Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Road Numbers 35614/35778

Pre-orders were taken for these in December 2021

These 40' cars with Bettendorf trucks were built in 1952 for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe and featured the “Ship and Travel…” slogan on one side. Founded in 1859, Santa Fe was one of the largest railroads in North America up until 1996, when it merged with Burlington Northern to form BNSF.

#500 00 096...$27.95
#500 00 097...$27.95




Pennsylvania
Road Numbers 24115/25142

Pre-orders were taken for these in December 2021

These 40’ box cars with Bettendorf trucks were built for Pennsylvania Railroad in the 1940s. Pennsylvania was a large Class 1 railroad formed in 1846 and grew to be a predominant shipper on the east coast until 1968 when it merged with rival New York Central to form Penn Central.

#500 00 076...$27.95
#500 00 077...$27.95


MID-MONTH RELEASES


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Ukraine Tribute Car

This item is not on Standing Orders.

All proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen to help provide fresh meals to displaced Ukrainian families.

#101 00 820...$27.95



Archer Daniels Midland Runner Pack
Road Numbers 65015, 65029, 65039, 65081

AVAILABLE MID-MONTH
Packaged in foam family nest
Pre-orders were taken for this in November 2021

These hopper cars with Barber Roller Bearing trucks were built in May of 1980 for Archer Daniels Midland. ADM is an American owned food processing and trading company with more than 360 factories worldwide, processing foods and beverages, along with industrial and agricultural oils.

#993 00 186...$129.95


Medford, Talent & Lakecreek Locomotive & Caboose

AVAILABLE MID-MONTH
*Renderings shown for representation only.
Pre-orders were taken for this in January 2022

The freelance Medford, Talent & Lakecreek Railroad was established in 1918 to serve the communities throughout Oregon’s Rogue Valley, helping move commodities to the Southern Pacific interchanges. The success of the modest shortline revolved around serving various agricultural, timber, and manufacturing industries, as well as some passenger and tourist traffic in the region.

Built in September of 1944, this EMD FT locomotive was a 1,350 horsepower diesel-electric locomotive and was purchased by the Medford, Talent & Lakecreek as a replacement for their aging steam locomotives. MT&L’s small fleet of FT’s quickly became their primary road and switching power and were used for decades until being repainted in the early 1970s and eventually retired.

Medford Talent & Lake Creek FT Locomotive
#987 50 695...$119.95

Built in 1947, this caboose was shopped several times, receiving roof upgrades, interior reconditioning, and new amenities. It replaced older wooden cabooses, and served the Medford, Talent & Lakecreek on local and transfer trains. It was repainted in the early 1970s and retired from most revenue freight service in the 1980s.

Medford Talent & Lake Creek 36’ Caboose
#100 50 570...$31.95


Royal American Shows Flat Cars & Circus Wagons

AVAILABLE MID-MONTH
*Renderings shown for representation only.
*Chocks included with wagon packs
Pre-orders were taken for this in December 2021

Royal American Shows was founded by Carl J. Sedlmayr, and quickly became one of the largest American carnivals, relying upon up to 90 rail cars to travel to and from show locations. At its height in the 1960s, Royal American Shows boasted over 800 employees as the “World’s Largest Midway”.


Circus Wagon 2-pack #1
#470 00 300...$39.95


Circus Wagon 2-pack #2
#470 00 310...$39.95


Circus Wagon 2-pack #3
#470 00 320...$39.95


70’ Warren Circus Flat Car
#139 00 011…$27.95


70’ Warren Circus Flat Car
#139 00 012…$27.95



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Micro-Mouse Independence Day

This item is not on Standing Orders.

Micro-Mouse and family show their national patriotism and gratitude for their freedom, surrounded by 4th of July festivities and a backdrop of Old Glory.

#038 00 580...$28.95



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Micro-Mouse Independence Day

This item is not on Standing Orders.

Micro-Mouse and family show their national patriotism and gratitude for their freedom, surrounded by 4th of July festivities and a backdrop of Old Glory.

#507 00 720...$28.95


NEW PRE-ORDERS

Canadian Pacific 89’ Tri-Level Autorack

Accepting Pre-Orders through June 30th
COMING DECEMBER 2022
*Renderings shown for representation only.

89’ Tri-Level Autorack
Road #543028

#111 00 440...$69.95



Wheeling & Lake Erie Runner Pack

Accepting Pre-Orders through June 30th
COMING DECEMBER 2022
*Renderings shown for representation only.

100-Ton 3-Bay Hopper
Road #535, 580, 599, 641

#993 00 194...$119.95...Packaged with foam family nest
#983 00 194...$134.95...Packaged with jewel cases


Pullman-Standard Milestone Cars

Accepting Pre-Orders through June 30th
*Renderings shown for representation only.

COMING DECEMBER 2022

85,000th PS-1
50' Standard Box Car • Road #85000
#031 00 580...$31.95

COMING JANUARY 2023

75,000th PS-1 Std Box Car
40' Standard Box Car • Road #75000
#020 00 327...$31.95


COMING FEBRUARY 2023
*Includes 3D waffle sides

1,000,000th Freight Car
50' Rib Side Box Car • Road #PLCX-31
#025 00 246...$35.95