



MLE Scale
Models is now producing an etched metal detail set intended for use on
the N SCALE KITS 48? spine car (formerly AC Models or Alan Curtis
Models). Set includes raised tread plate overlays for inside the wheel
trays, relief detail overlays for the outer sides of the wheel trays
and container pedestal hatch covers. Set also includes enough parts to
detail all units of a 5-unit spine car. Intended for ages 14 and up. MSRP $14.75. Email mlescalemodels@sbcglobal for more information.

Boston & Maine:











Here are some close ups of the 2nd release of the Red Volvo and containers. MUCH improved details printed on this time around.



The KATO Volvo and Yard tractor sets are in stores now. Following are some close up photos and comparisons photos for your viewing. 48' container is Deluxe and Ford tractor & 45' trailer are Atlas models. The KATO chassis is extendable and the wheelset is movable:




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The Atlas trailer fifth wheel 'conecting pin' (nub) must be made smaller to fit the fifth wheel hole of the Kato models. These are nice models that should get lots of uses......
Here are some of the latest arrivals from Deluxe Innovations:




These and more should be at your favorite dealer now. For a complete update on New Announcements see the Deluxe website:
www.deluxeinnovations.com
S&R MODELS has released two Special Run pad printed schemes on the Atlas 24' pup trailer: REIMER EXPRESS LINES and Campbell '66' Express.
These Custom trailers are available from The N Scale Intermodal Store.
ATLAS's most recent run of 48' Pines trailers include New trailer numbers for BNSF and CSX and three NEW schemes: FASTRAC INTERMODAL, VERMONT RAILWAYS and XTRA INTERMODAL.

S&R Models has released three new Custom Intermodal Decal sets.
Each set is available in Five different road numbers:
5015- Terminal Railroad Alabama State Docks - TASD - For a yellow TOFC Flatcar.

5012 - TEXAS MEXICAN Dark Green TOFC Flatcar. White lettering.
5020 - TEXAS MEXICAN 40' Piggyback trailer. White Trailer.
11-07 - Donald Halfield has available the following 40' Trailer Piggyback decals in N scale:
N01-GREAT NORTHERN / WFE
N02-BANGOR & AROOSTOOK
N03-COLARODO & SOUTHERN / COORS BEER LOGO
N04-MISSOURI PACIFIC
N05-SEABOARD AIR LINE
Available from: The N Scale Intermodal Store and DHS.
NEW HITCH FROM MLE SCALE MODELS:

MLE Scale Models has expanded it's line of collapsible Intermodal hitches with this New N-02 Hitch kit for 48, 53 & 57' spine cars.
Kits are supplied as flat metal etchings that will need to be folded, assembled and painted. Decals shown are not included, but are available form Microscale (60-822). Once Hitches are assembled and mounted on a spine car, they can be repositioned from fully collapsed to upright. Hitches also lock in the upright position and will support an N scale highway trailer. Two styles of 5th wheels are also supplied in the kits, one with a kingpin opening large enough to fit common N scale trailer models , and one that looks closer to prototype size.
N-02 "1" Pack - $3.75
N-02 "5" Pack -$17.50
Contact MLE Scale Models mlescalemodels@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Atlas website
Reachstacker model RTR
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NEW TOFC RELEASE FROM MICRO-TRAINS - 10-2009

MTL-072 00 220 msrp $37.60
Trailer Train (Brown) 89' COFC w/CAST Containers - October 2009 Release. Brown Trailer Train flatcar This 89' COFC flat car with container is painted brown with white and yellow logo and white lettering. It was built in October 1968 and runs on Barber® Roller Bearing trucks. This flat car hauled containers, such as these owned by CAST Transportation, around the nation carrying a wide variety of freight.
MTL-075 00 170 msrp $21.15


HERPA:
Available From Herpa are these modern N Scale tractor trailer sets.

There's a light at the end of the Tunnel....................Rumour, Fact or Fiction.............
New Intermodal 'items' that may be on the horizon within the next year.....