The Rip Track

Grand Rails 2012

http://gr2012.org

• 7.5 inch gauge White Creek Railroad operations
• HO scale Sunset Valley Railroad
• self-guided tours to about 70 more model railroads
• about 13 more bused model railroad tours or 7-hour limo tour to 6 layouts
• Side Tracks for non-model railroad themed tours and clinics

ExactRail

http://www.exactrail.com/

• N scale Trinity 64' refrigerator car; release around New Year
• all new N scale cars will include Micro-Trains couplers
• HO scale Pullman-Standard 5344 box car; MN&S, RI, BAR, MILW, Sandersville, TM; six numbers each; available in December
• third release of HO scale Trinity 6275 FBOX box car in 18 new numbers
• HO scale B&O wagontop box car; six liveries
• HO scale Evans 5277 box car; RailBox, Louisiana Midland, Rock, BN, LEF&C; six numbers each
• HO scale Thrall 2244 gondola; 15 panels; Rock, DT&I, CNW, CR; six numbers each; January release

Phoenix Unlimited

http://phoenixbottles.com/

• model railroad XL lubricants
• precision needle oiler cap
• plastic and factory-paint safe
• many viscosities available
• synthetic oil, some conductive or penetrating
• 10-year shelf life

Kato

http://katousa.com/

• N scale Metra trainsets; locomotive, cab car and two coaches; single coach available separately; additional cab cars for future release (packaging and sets are yet to be determined)
• HO scale GE AC4400; UP, BNSF, CP; modeler-installed handrails
• HO scale SD9043MAC; UP, CP, Indiana Railroad; due in March 2012 
• HO scale Gunderson Maxi-4 cars; Pacer, AOK; due in March 2012; does not include containers
• HO scale container well car 2-packs; BNSF, DTTX
• N scale Gunderson Maxi-1 cars; TTX with APL containers; due in March 2012
• all Maxi stack cars made with metal/plastic mixture for better car weight in operation
• containers have magnets installed and locking pins to keep them together on the car

Motrak Models

http://www.motrakmodels.net

• HO scale Consolidated Auto Parts Company structure; shipping December 15, 2011
• HO scale Bisgeier Tool Company structure; due January 1, 2012
• many HO scale freight car loads; N scale loads under clearance and not available after January 1, 2012
• HO scale retaining walls, stone arch bridges

Bluford Shops

http://bluford-shops.com/

• N scale cabooses; MP bay window, four other transfer cabooses; road names TBA; due in 2012

Spring Mills Depot

http://smd.cc/

• HO scale B&O/Chessie/CSX Canstock boxcar; four versions; prototype-appropriate details for each era
• Future releases will probably be in the late 1960s era, but not ready to announce what car is the next project

TrainCat Model Sales

http://www.traincat2.com/

• N scale fire tower structure
• N scale aggregate conveyer and unloader structures
• N scale elctrical substation structure; insulator details available separately
• N scale B&O 2- and 4-track signal bridges
• HO scale B&O 4-track signal bridge
• N scale B&O mast signals
• more announcements to be made at the Springfield show

PanPastel

http://modelingcolors.com/

• pastel weathering colors; cake of pastel pigment in a pan; instant-use pigments; can blend colors; color does not disappear under clear coat; can be erased before the clear coat if it needs to be changed
• applied with dense sponge tools; several shapes and sizes available; washes with soap and water; can use stiff-bristled sable brush

Azatrax

http://azatrax.com/

• infrared train detectors; not affected by room lights
• can be placed between the rails or across the track
• works with all control systems; do not need to modify rolling stock
• operates on 9-15 volts AC or DC

JAM Solutions

http://jamcreations.net/

• HO and N scale Stealth Track Cleaner; can mount under locomotives
• scrap metal load materials for custom loads; milling machine chips specifically made for this product and not from floor scraps; aluminum and steel available; can be painted
• model railroad fascia control panel box; metal box, polycarbonate cover
• custom model railroad construction

Ross Custom Switches

http://www.rossswitches.com/

• Hi-rail and tinplate track and switches
• O72 #4 turnout matches the footprint of Lionel's switch
• O72 wye switch in development
• O54 switch in planning
• hi-rail turntable

Fox Valley Models

http://foxvalleymodels.com/

• N scale Milwaukee Road rib-side cabooses; due in January 2012
• HO and N scale express cars
• N scale Milwaukee Road 50' rib-side single door box cars in development
• more Hiawatha schemes and cars in development

Deluxe Innovations

http://deluxetrains.com/

• company headquarters damaged by hurricane Irene; company now located in Midland Park, NJ; production now resuming
• N scale Gunderson Maxi-4 cars; six roadnames
• N scale woodchip gondolas; UP, WP, SOU, MILW, CN and unlettered (black) with data
• N scale containers; Dole (5-pack), ITEL (2-pack)
• N scale 48' containers; NYK Transamerica, BN America, CN Laser Intermodal
• N scale container chassis; Hanjin, Maersk/Sealand, APL, Hyundai
• N scale 20' corrugated containers; Evergreen, Max, Genstar, Cast

MilwaukeeSpeedrail.com

http://milwaukeespeedrail.com/

• HO scale Speedrail interurban car; available in December 2011
• HO scale MER&L public service building
• HO scale transmission power line structures

InterMountain Railway Company

http://intermountain-railway.com/

• N scale R-70-20 refrigerator car; original 1969 and revised 1995 versions

Model Builders Supply

http://modelbuilderssupply.com/

• 1:200 to 1" scale plastic pattern sheets; brick and stone patterns
• tree kits and foliage materials; tree armatures; foliage mats; hedges
• N to O scale architectural model supplies

Con-Cor Trains

http://con-cor.com/

• HO scale Electroliner; new sound decoder that can fit on the first run too
• HO and N scale Zephyr; twin-headlight style
• HO scale New Haven Comet; shipping late January or early February 2012
• HO scale PRR MP54 commuter car; expected in mid-February 2012; multiple liveries, both powered and unpowered
• HO scale branchline commuter-suburban car; Royal American Shows, Rio Grande, Southern Crescent, Daylight; expected December 2011
• Christmas cars shipping in early December

Wheels Of Time

http://www.wheelsotime.com/

• Wheels Of Time Limited; HO and N scale 35' Sealand containers and chassis
• N scale PC90 PiggyPacker; due December 2011
• N scale buses; CTA and LA Transit Lines
• N scale 70 baggage express cars; expected Spring 2012; preorders now

NCE Corporation

http://ncedcc.com/

• CAB06P and CAB06Pr throttles; shipping began November 11, 2011
• new Throttlebus panels; use CAT-5 cables
• D13SRJ decoder 10-pack
• software upgrades for PowerCab and PowerPro systems

Atlas Model Railroad Company

http://atlasrr.com/

• HO and N scale 42' steel coil car
• HO and N scale 85' trash flat car with 20' waste containers
• N scale Middlesex Manufacturing structure
• more announcements planned for the Springfield show

Woodland Scenics

http://woodlandscenics.com

• O scale structures
• cactus and palm trees; fruit and flowering trees
• demo kits and sample packs
• TidyTrack track and locomotive wheel cleaning tools; due in February 2012

Blackstone Models

http://www.blackstonemodels.com/

• HOn3 scale K-27 locomotive third release; available weathered or unweathered
• HOn3 scale C-19 locomotive second release
• HOn3 scale narrow-frame tank cars; CYCX and UTLX
• HOn3 scale passenger cars second release
• HOn3 scale stock cars; six new numbers
• HOn3 scale box cars; six new numbers
• HOn3 scale EBT 3-bay hopper

Soundtraxx

http://soundtraxx.com/

• new diesel sound files; 567 turbo, dual 567, modern GE, U50; all now shipping
• SurroundTraxx system now shipping
• lighting decoders; coach light decoder designed for Blackstone coaches, caboose light decoder designed for Blackstone caboose

Lionel Trains

http://lionel.com

• Santa Fe 3751 and 3759 rerelease; features whistle steam
• Mallet locomotives; features whistle steam
• Lincoln train
• expanded American Flyer line
• S scale Challenger locomotives; GN, UP; now shipping
• S scale U33C; many roadnames

Bachmann

http://www.bachmanntrains.com

• SoundValue; new and improved sound decoders
• new packaging highlights DCC equipped products
• enhanced detail in all new products; better hidden weights
• N scale Northeastern steel caboose
• HO scale Schnabel car; 16 axles
• N scale RS-3
• all N scale products now include operating knuckle couplers
• updated N scale doodlebug in Spectrum line with DCC decoder
• N scale USRA 2-10-2 with DCC; six roadnames
• N scale tank cars
• On30 scale 14-ton 2-truck Heisler; shipping soon
• On30 scale log skidder
• Williams 4-6-0 locomotives; four roadnames
• large scale brass track; improved rail joiners; UV-protection built in to the ties
• plug-and-play system for sound and DCC decoders in HO and On30 rolling stock
• new products designed with adding decoders and new features in mind even if they are purchased without extra features

Athearn

http://athearn.com/

• HO scale SP C-50-7 bay window caboose; operating marker and interior lights with a lighting decoder for DCC
• HO scale GP7, GP9
• HO scale SD70ACe third release; CSX, UP MKT heritage, Ferromex, MRL
• HO scale MT4 with skyline casing; expected in Q1 2012
• many new liveries on existing products
• HO scale rotary snowplow now with F7B tender to replace the steam tender in previous releases
• HO scale 2-8-0
• HO scale DD40; expected Q2 2012; sound equipped locomotives will have a separate sound decoder for each motor

MTH Electric Trains

http://www.mthtrains.com/

• HO scale RDG Alco FA-2
• HO scale Milwaukee Road Bipolar
• HO scale GG-1; due in January 2012
• electric locomotives feature directional motorized pantographs
• HO scale train sets that include sound decoders

GC Laser

http://gclaser.com/

• HO scale backdrop flats
• HO scale six-story buildings
• HO scale farm house
• HO scale angled backdrop building

Wm. K. Walthers, Inc.

http://www.walthers.com/

• HO scale Broadway Limited; all cars in stock, E7 locomotives soon
• HO scale El Capitan; preproduction samples shown
• HO scale interlocking towers; PRR, ATSF; sneak peek samples shown