OCTOBER 2026: Prairie Shadows Model Railway Co. presents its first diesel locomotive in HO scale. The prototype is the contemporary Canadian Pacific GP20C-ECO. See this all-new four-axle locomotive and read Joe Bohannon’s review of this debut locomotive offering and much more in the October issue of Model Railroad News!
Bachmann Trains delivers new production for HO scale Shay steam locomotive
Bachmann Trains brings its model of a standard-gauge, 80-ton, three-truck Shay steam locomotive back to its catalog.
Atlas delivers new production for ACF 17,360-gallon tank car in HO and N
There are six new paint schemes in the Atlas Master Line production of its ACF 17,360-gallon tank car model.
From the Archive: N’s first Amfleets
N scale’s original Amfleet passenger car from Bachmann
AHM’s Oldtime Freight Cars
A popular group of releases from Associated Hobby Manufacturers (AHM) are the collection of Oldtime freight cars in HO scale.
HO Scale Ford Ranchero from Brekina
Brekina’s new late 1970s Ranchero is a well-detailed representation of this versatile vehicle combining the best qualities of cars and trucks.
Legendary Passenger Power: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy FP45 from Athearn Trains
The latest addition to Athearn’s popular “Legendary Liveries” is an EMD FP45 in a “what if” rendition of Burlington’s classy silver paint.
A Contemporary Rebuilt Geep: HO Scale GP20C-ECO from Prairie Shadows
Prairie Shadows Model Railway Co. releases their first diesel locomotive model in HO scale, based on the Canadian Pacific GP20C-ECO rebuilds.
Prototype Profile: Canadian Pacific’s GP20C-ECO
Canandian Pacific GP20C-ECO at Knoche Yard on January 1, 2024.



















