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June 19, 2010

New Kit from Blair Line

2003 HO Sam's Roadhouse & Outhouse Wooden Building Kit (Features tab/slot walls and floors with laser-etched nailholes, laser cut peel-n-stick trim/roofing/doors/windows, laser-cut stairs, handrails and stair jig, metal smoke stack-jack and signs. Roadhouse 2.80"x4.50" and outhouse 0.62"x0.62". Boxed.) 39.95

June 12, 2010

Two Exciting New Titles From Morning Sun Books

Modelers and fans alike will love the latest titles from Morning Sun Books. Packed with must-read content and colorful visuals, these books offer tons of inspiration for modeling projects.

All-Color Books $59.95 Each
484-1378 Chesapeake & Ohio Facilities in Color Volume 2: Corridors

484-1379 Trackside Erie to Conrail with Robert F. Collins

June 5, 2010

Faller Emerges from Bankruptcy

Model railroad structure and accessory manufacturer Gebr. Faller GmBH announced recently insolvency proceedings have been concluded and the company is out of receivership.

According to managing director Horst Niedhard, Faller was released from its 7-month insolvency April 23 by a German court. He says the response to the company's products at toy fair in Nuremberg and other shows give reason for optimism.

May 15, 2010

The Newest Vollmer HO European Automobiles

New arrivals from Vollmer make it easier to add flashes of flair to your vehicle inventory. Perfect for layout or collection, this new line of prototypical automobiles includes everything from Mini Coopers, Porsches and Landrovers to Jaguars, Lamborghinis and Volkswagens.

Mini Cooper S $8.99 ea
770-1668 Red
770-1669 Yellow

Porsche Cayman S $8.99 ea
770-1673 Red
770-1674 Yellow

Landrover Defender $9.99 ea
770-1676 White
770-1677 Silver

Skoda Octavia $8.99 ea
770-1678 Blue
770-1679 Silver

Jaguar XF $8.99 ea
770-1682 Green
770-1683 Silver

Lamborghini Murcielago $8.99 ea
770-1684 Yellow
770-1685 Black

Porsche Cayenne 911 GT3 RS $9.99 ea
770-1686 Orange
770-1687 Black

Porsche Cayenne Turbo
770-1688 Fire Department $10.99

Volkswagen T2 Van $10.99
770-1689 Fire Dept.

May 8, 2010

Bullfrog Snot: Funny Name, Serious Product

This liquid plastic traction tire for locos is sure to capture attention with its memorable name. Plus, its effectiveness will keep customers coming back for more. Bullfrog Snot provides a quick and easy way to improve the pulling power of HO, N or Z Scale engines - without taking them apart! It comes in a handy one-ounce jar and is ready to use.

April 3, 2010

Atlantis Models Announces UFO

1003 1/48 UFO Flying Saucer (Ltd Edition Release) (Includes 2 pc hull 6-1/4" dia., clear canopy,glow-in-the-dark alien pilot and decal. Skill level 2. Full-color box.) 20.00

March 27, 2010

LIFECOLOR PAINT SETS Announces new colors

Acrylic Hobby Color Diorama Paint Sets (Full-color boxes.) (Each is water soluble non-toxic for modeling & hobby projects. Each Contains (6) 22ml Bottles.) - Each SRP $34.95:

CS19 Camouflage Italian Regia Aeronautica WWII Fighters Set #1

CS20 Diorama Weathered Wood Set

CS21 Diorama Rail Weathering Set

February 13, 2010

Atlas Shipments Delayed

In early 2009, Atlas' primary supplier for the past 15 years had financial difficulties and was acquired by another company. The new company substantially reorganized the operation during 2009 which resulted in delayed Atlas shipments of track, accessories, freight cars and locomotives in all three model railroad scales.

At this time, the transition is complete and Atlas shipments are nearly back to normal. Our goal with the new supplier is to be completely caught up by mid-year and to have as normal of a year as possible by 2010 year-end.

January 30, 2010

BLMA MODELS Announces new Gondolas

HO R-T-R G85R TopGon with Logos - Each SRP $27.95:

50037 Norfolk & Southern #23251

50038 Norfolk & Southern #23254

50039 Norfolk & Southern #23274

50049 Norfolk & Southern #23164 (with yellow stripes)

50050 Norfolk & Southern #23170 (with yellow stripes)

50051 Norfolk & Southern #23270 (with yellow stripes)

January 23, 2010

Hobbico acquires Estes-Cox

Hobbico, based in Champaign, Ill., which owns many different radio-control and model hobby brands, such as Revell, Monogram, and Great Planes, among others, has acquired Penrose, Colo.- based Estes-Cox, storied maker of flying model rockets.

Founded in 1958 by Vern Estes, Estes bought out Cox, known for miniature glow airplane engines, in 1996. Other brands that come to Hobbico from the Estes-Cox purchase include Hi-Flier kites and R/C names, Pica Products and Sterling Models.