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  MICRO-TRAINS - N SCALE NEW RELEASES

Great Northern
Road Number GN 71477

This item is not on Standing Orders.
Pre-orders were taken in July 2022

Built in April of 1958, this PS-2 hopper with ASF Ride Control trucks was purchased by Great Northern in an order of 100 cars. The Pullman-Standard all-welded steel, 2,003 cubic-foot two bay covered hopper would become one of the most popular cars of its type with railroads and private industry. It was designed to haul everything from powdered chemicals, to grains, to construction materials such as sand or cement.

#095 00 012...$45.95


Great Northern
Road Number GN 4007

Built in the early 1940s, this 40’ double-door boxcar with Roller Bearing trucks was re-built in 1962 from the ground up, with upgraded steel construction to modern standards, including double doors. It was used in general service and had a 3,763 cubic-foot capacity. Great Northern was a Class 1 railroad founded in 1881 and eventually was merged with Northern Pacific and others to form Burlington Northern Railroad in 1970.

#068 00 520...$28.95



CSX®
Road Numbers NYC 875035 875045

Built for a CSX heritage railroad, these 2-bay covered hoppers with Barber Roller Bearing trucks were shopped and repainted into the CSX tan paint scheme in the mid-1980s but retained their NYC reporting marks. CSX was formed through the 1986 mergers of Chessie System and Seaboard System/ Family Lines, and continues to operate today across more than 21,000 miles of track in the Eastern United States.

#092 00 521...$32.95
#092 00 522...$32.95


Gulf, Mobile & Ohio
Road Number GMO 24584

Built in the late 1940s, this 40’ double-door boxcar with Bettendorf trucks was rebuilt in the late 1960s by the Frascati Shops. It had a 3,899 cubic foot capacity and Evans DF-2 loaders. Founded in 1938 through a merger of the Gulf, Mobile & Northern and the Mobile & Ohio railroads, GM&O became a medium-sized Class I railroad with a main line between Mobile, Alabama, Kansas City, Kansas, and Chicago, Illinois.

#068 00 530...$28.95


Railroad Magazine
November 1931 “Thanksgiving Turkey Raffle”

‘YEARS GONE BY’ SERIES CAR #9
This item is not on Standing Orders.

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. This 40’ Hy-Cube runs on Barber Roller Bearing trucks.

#101 00 888...$27.95



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BN/ex-Great Northern
Road Number GN 950398

BNSF FAMILY TREE SERIES #3
Laser cut wood load installed.

Built by Great Northern in the late 1950s, this 50’ double-door boxcar with Bettendorf trucks was later relegated to Green Veneer service. The “A” side doors were removed, and the opening staked with larger timber. The “B” side doors remained, though welded shut.

#037 44 160...$36.95



Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Road Numbers BNSF 424812 424822

Built for Burlington Northern in 1971, these 4,692 cubic foot, 3-bay covered hoppers with Barber Roller Bearing trucks were used for grain loading in the Midwest. Burlington Northern was formed through the mergers of Great Northern and Northern Pacific in 1970, and then merged with ATSF in 1995 to form BNSF.

#099 00 351...$28.95
#099 00 352...$28.95


Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Road Number ATSF 13595

REPRINT

Built in the late 1950s in a series of 500, this FE-30 class, 50’ boxcar with Bettendorf trucks was used in automobile service and later assigned to general service usage. 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.

#037 00 121...$28.90


Micro-Trains 50th Anniversary

This item is not on Standing Orders.
Pre-orders were taken for this in January 2021

Celebrating 50 years of model railroading excellence. From all of us at the factory in Talent, Oregon, Thank You!

#101 00 892...$27.95


Weathered Flatcar Deck

This item is not on Standing Orders.

N-Scale 3-Pack for 50’ Flat Car

#499 45 966...$14.95


Micro-Mouse 2022 Christmas

Micro-Mouse and family partake in a joyous Christmas tradition of displaying their all-time favorite train-themed ugly sweaters for the 2022 Christmas photo. Merry Christmas!

#101 00 894...$28.95


MICRO-TRAINS - Z SCALE NEW RELEASES

Micro-Mouse 2022 Christmas

Micro-Mouse and family partake in a joyous Christmas tradition of displaying their all-time favorite train-themed ugly sweaters for the 2022 Christmas photo. Merry Christmas!

#548 00 150...$28.95



Railroad Magazine
November 1931 “Thanksgiving Turkey Raffle”

‘YEARS GONE BY’ SERIES CAR #9
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. This 40’ boxcar runs on Barber Roller Bearing trucks.

#502 00 648...$28.95


MID-MONTH RELEASES

89’ Flat Car 2-Packs + Car & Truck Frames Loads

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

These 89’ TTX flat cars with Barber Roller Bearing trucks were used for general purpose bulk loading of construction equipment, industrial machinery, even railroad equipment. TTX was established in 1955 as “Trailer Train,” and as their business evolved simply became “TTX” in a 1991 rebranding effort.


PACK 1 • #993 02 205...$79.95...Road#922046, 922149


PACK 2 • #993 02 206...$79.95...Road#254431, 940853


5 Stacks of Truck Frame Loads
#499 45 962...$19.95

These loads are multimedia kits including 3D printed, laser cut and brass parts. Each kit has 5 sets of double frames and deck fittings for one 89’ flat car. Assembly required.


5 Stacks of Car Frame Loads
#499 45 963...$19.95

These loads are multimedia kits including 3D printed, laser cut and brass parts. Each kit has 5 sets of double frames and deck fittings for one 89’ flat car. Assembly required.

BNSF 50’ Rib Side Boxcar Runner Pack
Road Numbers BNSF 727864, 727887, 727915, 727921

*Renderings shown for representation only.
Packaged with foam family nest.
Pre-orders were taken for these in May 2022

Built in the 1970s for Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, these 50’ boxcars with Barber Roller Bearing trucks were renumbered after the 1996 merger into a BNSF series, and also received a new paint scheme with the Heritage BNSF logo. 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.

#993 00 193...$124.95


Military Valor Award Cars

AVAILABLE MID-MONTH
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Pre-orders were taken for these in July 2022.

Distinguished Service Cross

The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to members of the United States Military for extraordinary heroism in combat.

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Side B
Navy Cross: U.S. Navy
#101 00 767...$31.95

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Side B
Navy Cross: U.S. Marine Corps
#101 00 768...$31.95

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Side B
Army Distinguished Service Cross: U.S. Army
#101 00 769...$31.95

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Side B
Distinguished Flying Cross
#101 00 770...$31.95

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Side B
Coast Guard Cross: U.S. Coast Guard
#101 00 771...$31.95

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Side B
Air Force Cross: U.S. Air Force
#101 00 772...$31.95

BRONZE STAR

The Bronze Star is awarded for heroism in combat zone or meritorious service in a war zone. It is awarded to members of the United States Military as well as civilians and foreign soldiers serving with United States Armed Forces.

Side A
Side B
Bronze Star
#101 00 773...$31.95




Pennsylvania
Road Numbers PRR 112000/112210

AVAILABLE MID-MONTH
Pre-orders were taken for these in August 2022

Built in 1964, these 50’ plug-door boxcars featured Roller Bearing trucks, a cushioned underframe, load dividers, and car-side insulation, and were used in perishable food service. 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.

#511 00 011...$29.95
#511 00 012...$29.95




Great Northern
Road Numbers GN 138717 138796

AVAILABLE MID-MONTH
Pre-orders were taken for these in August 2022

Built in 1968, these plug-door 50’ boxcars with Roller Bearing trucks had a 5,266 cubic foot capacity and were used for special equipment, such as in food service. They featured Car Pac loaders and cushioned underframes. Great Northern was a Class 1 railroad founded in 1881 and eventually was merged with Northern Pacific and others to form Burlington Northern Railroad in 1970.

#511 00 051...$29.95
#511 00 052...$29.95




Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Road Numbers ATSF 152318/152396

AVAILABLE MID-MONTH
Pre-orders were taken for these in August 2022

These plug-door 50’ boxcars with Roller Bearing trucks were built in the late 1970s for Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe. They were assigned to food service, designated by the special equipment “XF” marking on the car. 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.

#511 00 273...$30.95
#511 00 274...$30.95


NEW PRE-ORDERS



Conrail Runner 4-Pack
Road Numbers 585131, 585138, 585140, 585143

COMING APRIL 2023
Accepting Pre-Orders through November 30th
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50’ Gondola

#993 00 200...$104.95...Packaged with foam family nest
#983 00 200...$119.95...Packaged with jewel cases




Canadian Pacific Camp Car 4-Pack
Road Numbers 24956, 424272, 424276, 424621

COMING APRIL 2023
Accepting Pre-Orders through November 30th
Includes multimedia loads with water slide decals.
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50’ Flatcar, 50’ Boxcar

#993 02 212...$134.95...Packaged with foam family nest
#983 02 212...$149.95...Packaged with jewel cases




United States Department of the Interior 2-Pack
Road Numbers 7, 10

COMING APRIL 2023
Accepting Pre-Orders through November 30th
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Heavyweight Sleeper 2-Pack

#993 02 213...$70.95...Packaged with foam family nest
#983 02 213...$79.95...Packaged with jewel cases



United States Department of the Interior Single
Road Number 5

COMING APRIL 2023
Accepting Pre-Orders through November 30th
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Heavyweight Sleeper 2-Pack

#142 00 510…$34.95


Z-Scale Lightweight & Heavyweight Passenger Cars

Accepting Pre-Orders through November 30th
Renderings shown for representation only.
UP® is a registered trademark of the Union Pacific Railroad.

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83' Lightweight Coach Cars- COMING FEBRUARY 2023


Union Pacific® • Rd# 5484 • Reprint • #552 00 011…$30.95


Pennsylvania Railroad • Rd# 4231 • Reprint • #552 00 061…$29.95


Norfolk & Western • Rd# 1834 • New • #552 00 240…$29.95

83’ Lightweight Sleeper Cars - COMING MARCH 2023


Union Pacific® • Rd# American General • Reprint • #550 00 011…$30.95


Pennsylvania Railroad • Rd# Illinois Rapids • Reprint • #550 00 061…$29.95


Norfolk & Western • Rd# Blue Boy • New • #550 00 240…$29.95

70’ Lightweight Baggage Cars - COMING APRIL 2023


Union Pacific® • Rd# 5665 • New • #553 00 011…$30.95


Norfolk & Western • Rd# 1286 • New • #553 00 240…$29.95

83’ Lightweight Dome Cars - COMING MAY 2023


Union Pacific® • Rd# 9004 • Reprint • #551 00 011…$30.95


Norfolk & Western • Rd# 1613 • New • #551 00 240…$29.95

83’ Heavyweight Business Cars - COMING JUNE 2023


Pennsylvania Railroad • Rd# 7502 • Reprint • #556 00 021…$29.95


Union Pacific® • Rd# 103 • Reprint • #556 00 061…$30.95


Norfolk & Western • Rd# 700 • New • #556 00 240…$29.95