Sylvan Scale Model’s newest N scale release is their N-2123 Modern Container Ship.

This resin kit is based on two ships built in 1971 for Manchester Liners as the Mercurio and the Rapido. They were in service through 1980 and at 280′ in length, they will come in just shy of 2 actual feet [...]

N Scale Railroading’s 70th issue is on newstands now. From weathering to scrathbuilding to detailing to project layouts… and even a superb feature on Jim Blattau’s “1947″ layout… Kirk has your N scale needs covered.

We picked up some samples of the new Monster Model Works N scale brick sheets and details at the Springfield show. Owner Jimmy Simmons has only had his laser for a few months but is already turning out some amazing brick sheet and detail items.

All brick is laser etched in 3D. This [...]

Fox Valley Models is now showing painted samples of their Milwaukee Road ribside caboose models. The fine end railings and separate wire grabs really set this model off from other recent caboose models. Body mounted MTL couplers and metal Fox Valley Models metal wheelsets should insure good running qualities at the end of your Milwaukee [...]

Atlas sent along a few samples of their new runs of 40′ Wood Reefers and Trainman line Thrall 4750 Covered Hoppers which should be arriving at your favorite hobby shop now.

40ft Wood Reefer

This run of 40′ Wood Reefers, based on the refrigerator cars built by Pullman for Northern Refrigerator Car Co (1930), [...]

When a few folks on Trainboard pressured Exactrail about an apparent lack of interest in new N scale releases, Blaine from Exactrail was quick to jump in and ask for patience… More N was on the way. Today at the Springfield show Exactrail is displaying a slew of new paint schemes on models that [...]