Press Release


Walthers Trains

HO & N scale model railroading supplies

May, 2012

Walthers Mainline 40' Steel Meat Reefer

These reefers can be seen delivering meat to packing houses on railroads across the country from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Each HO scale car features side and end configuration per road as appropriate, correct 33" turned metal wheelsets, and Proto
MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

40' Steel Meat Reefers $21.98 Each
910-60405 American Refrigerator Transit(TM) ART #27720
910-60406 Rock Island URTX #67002
910-60407 Swift #15460
910-60408 Wilson Car Lines #2013


Walthers Mainline: 50' Bethlehem 3-Bay Hoppers

Each HO Scale 50' Bethlehem 3-Bay Hopper 6-Pack features separately applied factory-installed internal bracing, slope chute bracing and hopper doors, correct 36" turned metal wheelsets, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. This is a limited edition,
one time run of these roadnumbers.

50' Bethlehem 3-Bay Hopper 6-Packs $129.98 Each
910-65401 AEPX #1137, 1165, 1193, 1207, 1219, 1234
910-65402 SOO #62017, 62021, 62049, 62054, 62077, 62085
910-65403 WP #70212, 70129, 70210, 70224, 70200, 70199
910-65404 WC #33017, 33020, 33040, 33043, 33052, 33061



March, 2012

Platinum Line(TM) Thrall 89' Tri-Level Auto Carrier

Over half of all new autos make their first long trip by train, riding in enclosed tri-level auto rack cars. Fully assembled and ready for service, these HO Scale models come in a variety of colorful, modern schemes and are complete with separately molded side ladders, factory-installed grab irons, Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers, RP-25 wheels and more.

Thrall 89' Enclosed Tri-Level Auto Carriers $41.98 Each
932-41810 BN #905033
932-41811 BN #908249
932-41813 BNSF Railway Rack #33749, Flat ETTX #820783
932-41814 CN Rack #99153, Flat ETTX #853204
932-41815 CN Rack #99159, Flat ETTX #850754
932-41816 GTW #310044
932-41817 GTW #310031
932-41818 NS Rack #31700, Flat ETTX #171555
932-41819 NS Rack #31727, Flat ETTX #171559
932-41820 UP(R) Rack #2760, Flat ETTX #702009
932-41821 UP(R) Rack #2763, Flat ETTX #702018


Platinum Line(TM) Type 21 10,000-Gallon Water Tank Car

Each fully assembled HO Scale MOW water tank car is ready for service on any work train. Features include factory-installed grab irons, RP-25 metal wheels, and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.

Type 21 10,000-Gallon MOW Tank Cars $37.98 Each
932-42200 ATSF #189082
932-42201 BN #973126
932-42202 CP #415383
932-42203 Maintenance-of-Way #6002
932-42204 PRR #498809
932-42205 UP(R) #909858

January, 2012

Walthers Santa Fe El Capitan 73' Budd Baggage Car

The Santa Fe El Capitan is a Hi-Level train that's fun for everyone! The HO Scale 73' Budd Baggage Car is based on cars assigned to the train from 1956 on and features a real metal finish, factory-installed grab irons and much more.

932-9740 73' Budd Baggage Car #3500-3539; #3540-3554 $69.98


Walthers Exclusive N Scale Blue Coal Offset Side Hopper from Bluford Shops

Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. has commissioned a special run of Bluford Shops 70-Ton Offset Side 3-Bay Hoppers in N Scale. This exclusive Walthers release will come in a shrink-wrapped 3-Pack with three different Reading roadnumbers. In addition, the cars will feature
free rolling trucks, knuckle style couplers, exquisite brake detail and removable anthracite loads.

Delivery is expected in early Spring of 2012.

188-73583 70-Ton Offset Side 3-Bay Hopper Blue Coal 3-Pack $65.37


Platinum Line(TM) HO Scale American Crane Ready to Ship

American Cranes began serving in the 1950s and are still in use today. These authentic, fully assembled, rigged and powered models are perfect for work trains and scrap yards. Each HO Scale crane features metal RP-25 wheels, all-wheel electrical pickup, space
available for DCC decoder (sold separately), die cast chassis, factory-rigged cables, Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers and much more.

American Crane - Powered & Rigged - Standard DC $79.98 Each
932-41958 DMIR X-18
932-41959 NYC X90
932-41960 CN #53081
932-41961 CR #93006

Now In Stock:at Walthers 40' X-29 Steel Boxcar

These nicely detailed and affordable models are fully assembled and feature RP-25 metal wheels and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. Limited quantities are available,

40' X-29 Steel Boxcar $19.98 Each
932-60101 B&O #276382
932-60102 Chicago Great Western #85782
932-60103 NKP #25336
932-60104 PRR #569356

November, 2011

Cornerstone Series Dinner Belle Station Restaurant

A great addition to any layout, especially when you add the three elegant dining cars that are available too! This HO Scale diner features covered platforms on two sides, curved windows and gable roof, authentic brick exterior and can also be used as a stand-alone restaurant.

933-3470 Dinner Belle Station Restaurant $49.98

N Scale Cornerstone Series Grand Junction Depot

This nicely detailed N Scale model is a complete station for a town or city. It is fully assembled and is the traditional combination freight and passenger service design that is hand-crafted, factory-decorated, fits many popular eras and is ready to place on any railroad.

933-3827 Grand Junction Depot $29.98



N Scale Cornerstone Series Interlocking Tower C-5

This N Scale tower is perfect for busy yards or junctions and is similar to towers used on many roads. A modeler couldn't ask for much more: fully assembled, nicely detailed, hand-crafted, factory-decorated and ready to place on any N Scale railroad.

933-3828 Interlocking Tower C-5 $19.98



N Scale Trackside Business: Cornerstone Series Rob's Roadhouse

As fun detail to any N Scale layout, Rob's Roadhouse will add character and will fit with a number of popular eras. This built-up features all-new decoration and is fully assembled, nicely detailed, hand-crafted and factory decorated.

933-3829 Rob's Roadhouse $24.98


September, 2011

Walthers Platinum Line(TM) Bulkhead Flatcars Now Available

These great HO Scale Canadian Car & Foundry 50' Bulkhead Flatcars feature wonderful detailing and much more.

50' Bulkhead Flatcars $27.98 Each
932-40075 Algoma Central #2415
932-40076 Montana Rail Link #61023
932-40077 North American Car Leasing NAFX #53133
932-40078 GE Railcar Services TPFX #53153

N Scale GSC Commonwealth Flatcars

GSC "Commonwealth" 54' Flatcars are one of the most common of all flatcars and have been in service since the 50s. These N Scale cars are perfect for handling lumber and pipe. Each car features fine detailing, paint, graphics and comes equipped with Accumate(R) magnetic knuckle couplers. Also included with each car is a clear plastic case thatÕs great for storage or transport.

GSC Commonwealth Flatcars $19.98 Each
932-8222 ACL #78478

923-8223 CB&Q #95249
932-8224 GN #60422


GSC Commonwealth Flatcar 2-Packs $37.98 Each
932-28222 ACL #78479 & #78482
932-28223 CB&Q #95245 & #95240
932-28224 GN #60420 & #60406

July, 2011

Walthers Gold Line(TM) Front Runners(R) w/Trailer

Fully assembled and ready for any railroad, these terrific HO Scale Front Runners(R) feature a heavy die cast metal frame, RP-25 metal wheels and body-mounted Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. Now with new, more realistic trailer decoration! Each
comes with a 45 or 48-foot trailer. The roadnumbers in this series will not be rerun.

Gold Line(TM) Front Runner(R) w/Trailer $29.98 Each
932-39817 TTUX #140237 w/45' Trailer BN #234856
932-39818 TTUX #140215 w/45' Trailer DRGW(TM) RGTZ #730097
932-39819 TTUX #140271 w/45' Trailer FEC #630552
932-39820 TTOX #140004 w/48' Trailer SFTZ #210462
932-39821 TTOX #140176 w/48' BNSF Trailer SFTZ 220783
932-39822 TTOX #140330 w/48' Trailer TIPZ #620852


N Scale DIFCO(R) Dump Car

These very distinctive cars are the railroad equivalent of a dump truck. Designed to carry up to 100 tons, they're fitted with large pneumatic cylinders and side doors and can dump to the left or right of the tracks. While used primarily in work train service for dumping ballast, fill and rip rap, they can also be used in revenue service to carry sand, gravel and other loose bulk materials used in industry. They have countless uses and because of that, they could find a place on nearly any layout.

DIFCO(R) Dump Car $19.98 Each
932-50151 ATSF #186229
932-50152 BN #965293
932-50153 CP #455353
932-50154 CSX #913338
932-50155 DRGW(TM) #3918
932-50156 MILW #X905335
932-50157 NS #991958
932-50158 SP(TM) #7677


Walthers HO Scale Thrall Centerbeam Flatcars

Since the late 1980s, 72' centerbeam flatcars have been industry favorites for hauling wrapped lumber stacks between sawmills and lumberyards. These unique cars feature roadname-appropriate standard or opera window center beams and authentic decoration.
Other features include free rolling trucks, Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers and RP-25 metal wheels.

72' Thrall Centerbeam Flatcar $27.98 Each
932-61251 Chicago Heights Terminal & Transfer CHTT #273303
932-61252 Northeast Oklahoma Railroad NOKL #8287
932-61253 SOO #600403
932-61254 Trailer-Train #86372
932-61255 TTX #87582
932-61256 UP(R) #273046

Aggregate, Rip Rap and Pulpwood Loads

These loads will add the touch of detail any modeler is looking
for.
Aggregate Load pkg(2) Fits Greenville 2-Bay Hopper
933-801 N Scale $9.98

Rip Rap Load pkg(2) Fits DIFCO(R) Dump Cars
933-802 N Scale $9.98

933-1133 HO Scale $12.98

Pulpwood Load Fits Canadian Bulkhead Flatcar
933-1131 HO Scale $13.98

June, 2011

Salvage Yard Detail Sets from Walthers Cornerstone

These hand-painted, one-piece cast resin details are great additions to any salvage or scrap yard operation. These perfectly detailed sets will fit right in, yet demand the attention of any layout's audience.

Salvage Yard Detail Sets
933-3633 Junk Automobiles Row $16.98
933-3634 Flattened Cars 4-Pack $16.98
933-3635 Scrap Metal Bales $12.98
933-3636 Miscellaneous Scrap Pile $16.98
933-3637 Tires Scrap Pile $12.98
933-3638 Railroad Scrap Pile $12.98
933-3639 Junk Truck Row $16.98

May, 2011

Powered & Rigged Platinum Line(TM) American Cranes

American Cranes began serving in the 1950s and are still in use today. These authentic HO Scale models are perfect for work trains and scrap yards. Each model is fully assembled and powered and features four metal RP-25 wheels, die cast chassis, factory-rigged cables, all-wheel electrical pickup, hand crank to elevate boom and operate hook, prototypically balanced cab that can be turned 180 degrees left or right, Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers and much more. In addition, the gears have been re-tooled so the cranes run quieter.

American Crane - Powered & Rigged - Standard DC $79.98 Each
932-41951 ATSF #199606
932-41952 BN #975204
932-41953 CP #414212
932-41954 Maintenance-of-Way #X-2
932-41955 PRR #85381
932-41956 UP(R) #903056
932-41957 Data Only (yellow)

Cornerstone Series(R) Paper Industry:

These easy-to-build plastic kits are perfect for expanding paper mills and other industries on any HO Scale layout. Each kit features cast resin details and can be mixed & matched to create custom scenes.
933-3900 Kraft Mill $69.98
933-3901 Recovery Boiler House $54.98
933-3902 Paper Mill $69.98
933-3904 Pulp Tanks $24.98

First-Time Available in N Scale: Walthers Greenville 100-Ton Hoppers

Since the 1970s, these versatile twin hoppers have been used in ballast, sand, gravel and ore service. Used everywhere, they'll place perfectly on a layout that has a quarry, steel mill or waterfront scene. They can even be added to work trains as ballast hoppers. Each of the models feature a detailed, one-piece plastic body, a heavy one-piece die cast underframe, separate door and brake details, free-rolling trucks and working knuckle couplers.

Greenville 100-Ton 2-Bay Hoppers $17.98 Each
932-50101 NS #103515
932-50104 UP(R)/SP(TM) #466329
932-50107 SP(TM) #465014
932-50110 WC #34043
932-50113 SOU #103474
932-50114 SOU #103362
932-50115 SOU #103508
932-50116 Granite Rock #1811
932-50119 Golden West #629608
932-50100 Undecorated

April, 2011

PROTO 1000(TM) Alco RS-2

These detailed HO Scale locos feature a heavy die cast chassis, a factory-installed 9-pin DCC harness, helical-cut gears, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, dual machined brass flywheels, RP-25 contour blackened wheels, Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers and
much more. Not only do these locos feature fine detailing, they can also be set up for multiple unit operation with PROTO 2000 locos.
PROTO 1000(TM) Alco RS-2 $99.98 Each
920-35125 NYC #8214
920-35126 NYC #8221
920-35127 PRR #4046
920-35128 PRR #4048
920-35129 Green Bay & Western #302
920-35130 Green Bay & Western #304
920-35131 NH #0505
920-35132 NH #0512
920-35133 Undecorated


PROTO N(TM) Alco RS-2

Featuring a DCC-friendly mechanism with clip-fit circuit board, all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, Accumate(R) knuckle couplers, RP-25 wheels and more, these N Scale locos will look great on any layout set in the late 40s through the 70s.

PROTO N(TM) Alco RS-2 $99.98 Each
920-80080 Green Bay & Western #302
920-80081 Green Bay & Western #304
920-80082 NH #0505
920-80083 NH #0512
920-80084 NYC #8214
920-80085 NYC #8221
920-80086 PRR #4046
920-80087 PRR #4048
920-80088 Undecorated


Order Your Platinum Line(TM) Automobile Boxcars Today

These HO Scale boxcars will fit right into a late steam or diesel-era layout. Each car features authentic 5/5 dreadnaught ends, correct standard car end doors, Youngstown corrugated side doors, factory-installed grab irons, Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers and
RP-25 metal wheels.

50' Double-Door Automobile Boxcar w/End Doors $29.98 Each
932-41651 Santa Fe #10300
932-41652 CB&Q #8224
932-41653 GTW #591263
932-41654 NYC #76100
932-41655 SOU #42000
932-41656 SP(TM) #64999
932-41657 UP(R) #161399