ScaleTrains has announced a new run of N scale Rio Grande EMD SD40T-2, models in D&RGW, scheduled for release in October 2024. The unique EMD SD40T-2 “Tunnel Motor” was the backbone of the Southern Pacific and Rio Grande fleets during the 1970s and 1980s. ScaleTrains Rivet Counter model combines smooth operating performance with unparalleled railroad, road number, and era specific details.is the first and only N Scale EMD SD40T-2 to feature see-through tunnel motor grilles

The ready-to-run model fully-assembled, comes in three road numbers 5356, 5369 and 5372  and also an unnumbered unit. The model features numerous D&RGW specifics details including factory-applied wire grab irons, windshield wipers, trainline hoses with silver gladhands, motor with 5-pole skew wound armature, dual flywheels, All-wheel drive and electrical pick-up, directional LED headlights and LED-illuminated number boards Printing and lettering legible even under magnification, front and rear three-hose MU hose clusters with silver gladhands, body mounted knuckle couplers; front late small deck extension, standard EMD sunshades and long sunshade tracks, lost-wax brass Nathan M3R1 three-chime horn, detailed cab interior, see-through standard 48” dynamic brake fan housings with fan blades visible inside, see-through radiator intake compartment, etched-metal radiator exhaust grills, underbody frame rail with separate plumbing and traction motor cables, detailed HT-C trucks, early standard air tanks, 4,000 gallon fuel tank with dual fuel fillers, and much more.

The model will come in both DC/DCC ready with an MSRP of $149.99 or DCC & sound equipped ESU LokSound 5, with an MSRP of $254.99. For more information see your local hobby dealer or visit: http://aka.rgmhs.org/stnsd40

ScaleTrains has announced an all new model in HO scale of a Rio Grande EMD GP40 IIc, scheduled for release in December 2024. The ScaleTrains Rivet Counter series model faithfully reproduces this EMD classic by rendering the locomotive manufactured in November of 1971 for the D&RGW.

The ready-to-run model fully-assembled, comes in six road numbers 3087, 3088, 3089, 3090, 3092, and 3093 The model features numerous D&RGW specifics details including factory-applied wire grab irons, windshield wipers, trainline hoses with silver gladhands, motor with 5-pole skew wound armature, dual flywheels, All-wheel drive and electrical pick-up, directional LED headlights and with unique EMD square-corner “Burnham” LED-illuminated number boards based on D&RGW prototypes.  Model also includes Standard EMD high headlight with glare visors in numberboard housing. The model also includes “35-Line” cab with standard armrests, and flag holder bracket on right side (D&RGW), detailed cab interior with separate floor, cab blowers, rear wall, early seats, and standard AAR control stand, positionable cab side window, and much more.

The model will come in both DC/DCC ready with an MSRP of $199.99 or DCC & sound equipped ESU LokSound 5, with an MSRP of $299.99. For more information see your local hobby dealer or visit: http://aka.rgmhs.org/stgp40

The Atlas Master N Scale PS-2 4427 3-Bay Covered Hopper is based on a widely used car design originally built during the 1960s and 1970s. Some are still in service in the 2020s even as they hit the 50-year limit. They're perfect for handling grain, mineral and DDG traffic moving to elevators, feed mills, flour mills, ethanol plants and salt loaders.

The ready-to-run model fully-assembled, with an MSRP of $33.95 comes in three road numbers 15006,15028, and 15096 The model features highly detailed and feature accurate paint and lettering, an authentic 4-3-4 rib pattern, hopper gate details and correct trough-style hatch with a thin roofwalk. Cars feature smooth-rolling trucks and AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers. This model features a detailed, injection-molded body, fine decoration and free-rolling trucks with knuckle couplers.

For more information see your local hobby dealer or visit: http://aka.rgmhs.org/atlasnhopp

Waterslide decals in HO, S, and O for D&RGW prototypes available from Great Basin Car Shops available at 3dptrain.com. They include 904 Standard Plan Right of Way Signs (HO, S, O); D&RG 1904 narrow gauge short cabooses (HOn3, Sn3, On3); D&RG 1909 standard gauge 34' refrigerator cars (HO, O); D&RG/repainted RGW 1908 standard gauge 34' boxcars (HO); RGW 1907 standard gauge 34' boxcars (HO,O); RGW 1897 standard gauge 34' coal gondola (HO, O); D&RG Western 1883-1889 narrow gauge 25' boxcars (HOn3, Sn3, On3).
For more information visit: http://aka.rgmhs.org/3dtdecals

Zenith Model Works offers Rio Grande Western, D&RG, and D&RGW 37' steel hopper bottom gondola kits available at 3dptrain.com in several versions ranging from the original as-delivered Rio Grande Western, D&RG repaints, D&RG with safety appliance upgrades, D&RGW 1924 patch and D&RGW "button herald".

The 3D printed kit represents one of the first successful steel gondolas, from the Pressed Steel Car Company which were introduced in 1901. One hundred gondolas were delivered to the Rio Grande Western. They survived multiple mergers and were retired in the late 1940s on the D&RGW.

For more information visit:  http://aka.rgmhs.org/zmwho