New Product Announcements from HSL
HSL, the folks that digitally archive Lionel catalogs and manuals, recently announced two new additions to their product line…
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Atlas Creates Breast Cancer Awareness Car
Atlas O announced the release of a Wisconsin & Southern pink “Fight against cancer” double door box car. The box car is a replica of the actual Wisconsin & Southern boxcar. Atlas O also announced donations in the amount of $500 each to the following organizations:
- American Cancer Society,http://www.cancer.org
- American College of Obstetricians, http://www.acog.org
- Breast Cancer Network of Strength, (formerly Y-NE), http://www.networkofstrength.org
- Men Against Breast Cancer, (MABC)http://www.menagainstbreastcancer.org
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure, http://ww5.komen.org
The product run of the Atlas O pink boxcar is sold out.
Atlas O Laser Design Kits
Atlas O has introduced a new product line of Laser Design building structure kits. The structures come unassembled and are made of laser cut unfinished wood. The only large structure introduced to date is the Maywood Station, a popular Atlas offering that appears in all of Atlas’ scale structure product lines. The laser cut Maywood Station has an MSRP of $125 but is being offered at a discounted introductory web store price of $110. Check out the Atlas O website for more details and a list of other Laser Design kits.
MTH Announces Un-Cataloged Regional Items
I like the fact that MTH will build regional items for markets that can support them. According to the MTH email newsletter, three more items have been added to MTH’s regional line-up. Photos and descriptions were taken directly from the newsletter.
Marburger Dairy RailKing Modern Reefer Car
Item No. 30-78117 MSRP: $44.95 Anticipated Delivery: December 2009
Adam’s County Apples RailKIng Modern Reefer Car
Item No. 30-78118 MSRP: $44.95 Anticipated Delivery: December 2009
West India Fruit Premier Line 36_ Woodsided Reefer Car
Item No. 20-94359 MSRP: $49.95 Anticipated Delivery: December 2009
Each of these cars can be ordered from any M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.
Millhouse River Studio Announces New Turntable
Millhouse River Studio has announced the availability of a beautiful O Scale turntable available in two sizes - 34″ and 28″. The turntable is the creation of Al Zamorski, AKA CSX Al on the OGR Forum. The turntable is constructed with cabinet grade Baltic Birch plywood and can be used for 2 or 3 rail operation. The 3/16″ aluminum welded bridge is controlled by an Industrial Belt Drive Drivetrain that produces 200+ lbs. of torque for smooth operation with even the heaviest locomotives. The bridge is complete with Pewter Control Cab, Lattice Girder Electrical Arch, Bridge Bogies & Railing Stanchions. The decking is laser cut and etched wood for added detail. The depth of the turntable is 6.25″ and the corners can be cut off the top for tight installations. The 34″ model is $1,100 plus shipping, the 28″ model is $950 + shipping.
Anyone planning to install a turntable on their layout should seriously consider this piece. ”CSX Al” will have a booth at the October ‘09 York Train Meet with models on hand. Save shipping costs by pre-ordering on-line and picking up at the York meet. Check out the Millhouse River Studio website for more pictures and information.
The Lionel Magazine Digital Archive 1930 - 1936
I received this press release from the folks at HSL announcing a new digital archive.
HSL is pleased to announce a new digital archive series entitled the Lionel Magazine Digital Archive. The first release in this series is The Lionel Magazine Digital Archive 1930 - 1936. Subsequent releases will include the Model Builder magazine and, maybe someday, Inside Track.
The Lionel Magazine was the first substantial effort by any organization to reach a wide scale audience of model railroaders. Introduced as a feature of the Lionel Engineers Club in 1929, the publication ran for 37 issues. Each issue contained layout construction articles, real railroading articles, layout photos submitted by subscribers, and, of course, Lionel advertising. Also included are photos of early Lionel showroom layouts and facilities and a fascinating story about the production of Lionel catalogs. You will also find mentions of young railroaders like Louis Hertz and Frank Ellison!
This release contains high quality scans of all 37 issues woven together with easy-to-use HTML-based software. A searchable table of contents allows you to search for article titles and authors. Noted Lionel historian, Bill Schmeelk, who jointly developed this product with HSL, provides an insightful introduction. An extensive bonus section contains many additional items to round out the product. The CD-ROM will work on PC and Mac-based machines. The Lionel Magazine Digital Archive 1930 - 1936 is available directly from HSL for $50 + $5 s/h (www.hslinc.com or 800-779-2802 or HSL / 200 University Park Dr. — Suite 240 / Edwardsville, IL 62025-3636).