What’s new at Jim’s Model Trains

The new Miller animated signs are now in stock, as well as a number of other new items, including the Kato N scale Unitrack Master and Variation sets and Kato N Scale Super Chief passenger car sets.

A Miller animated sign will make your layout come alive, especially in night time settings.

We also have the NJ International #1095 HO grade crossing signals back in stock. 

For a full (PDF) listing of our recent new arrivals with links, click here.

Kato N Scale California Zephyr Sets are in

The newest release of the N scale California Zephyr passenger car sets from Kato are in. Check them out here. Get yours now – the last release sold out quickly last year.

~Jim

New Miller Model Animated Billboard Signs are Here

The latest release of model animated billboard signs from Miller Engineering are now in stock at Jim’s Model Trains. Bring your model train layout or diorama to life with these great model animated billboard signs.  Check them out:

Click here to see all these new releases, and, check out all the other great model animated signs by Miller.

 ~Jim

Now Shipping – NCE Cab06 DCC Intermediate Engineer Handheld Cab

The long-awaited new Cab-06 DCC Intermediate Engineer Handheld Cab for NCE DCC systems is now in stock. We have just 3 and should be receiving more soon.

Features:

• 4-Digit LED display
• Conventional knob for speed control
• DIRECTION button
• HORN button
• Easy selection of locos and consists
• Supports 29 functions (F0-F28)
• Up to 6 recalls
• Control individual accessories as well as macros.

Also features YARD mode. Yard mode makes the speed knob act as a “center off” speed control. Turn the knob to the right and the loco will increase speed in the forward direction. Turn it to the left and speed will decrease until it gets to zero then it will start to increase speed in the reverse direction the farther you turn it to the left.

See the Cab-06 and all NCE DCC systems and decoders at JimsModelTrains.com.

~Jim

New Kato N Scale EMD SD70ACe Locomotives

We’ve received in some new road names for the Kato N scale SD70ACe locomotives:

SD70ACe BNSF ‘Swoosh’ #9379
SD70ACe BNSF ‘Swoosh’ #9399
SD70ACe CSX #4838
SD70ACe UP ‘Flag’ #8453
SD70ACe UP ‘Flag’ #8518

And this re-stock:

SD70ACe UP Heritage D&RGW #1989

And don’t forget these DCC decoders for these locomotives:

Digitrax DN163K1D
MRC #1642
MRC #1644 (8-bit sound)
MRC #1960 (16-bit sound / NEW)
TCS #K1D4-NC

~Jim

Kato N Scale Union Pacific E9A and E9B Locomotives

Use the Kato N scale Union Pacific EMD E9A and E9B locomotives to pull the UP City of Los Angeles 11-car passenger consist. Both are DCC ready for your favorite decoder.

The E8 and E9 diesel locomotives share the similar “bulldog nose” carbody style as the shorter, more popular F7 and were powered by two separate 12-cylinder prime movers (i.e., diesel engines) capable of producing 2250/2400 hp. E8 and E9 locomotives also rode on A-1-A trucks (powered axle-idler axle-powered axle), resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. The E8 and E9 were produced in both A-units and cabless B-units; the A-units were usually built to railroad specification of either single or dual headlight and freight or passenger pilot. Like the F3 and F7 of the same time period, the E8 and E9 were utilized in both passenger and freight service.

~Jim

Kato N Scale City of Los Angeles Passenger Car Set

The new Kato release of the Union Pacific City of Los Angeles 11-car passenger set is now at www.jimsmodeltrains.com and it’s a beauty.

It features brand-new prototype specific tooling for eight of the cars (the observation car is depicted in its pre-modified condition to proudly display its unique, illuminated, signboard). Each car is equipped with low flange wheels, Kato magnetic knuckle couplers and shock absorber construction for smooth and reliable operation. Interior of cars can be lighted with the Kato Interior Light Kit (sold separately)

The “City of Los Angeles” was one of the Union Pacific’s “City of” trains, and a direct competitor to trains such as the California Zephyr and Santa Fe Super Chief. With many railroads in the 1950′s vying for the attention of the travelling public, the Union Pacific spend 10 million dollars in 1954 to upgrade its passenger services, promoting its commitment to high quality passenger service as well as creating one of the most iconic trains of the golden age of american railroading.

One of the most iconic images of this train were its dome cars (“Domeliners”), which, like the California Zephyr, granted its passengers with an unparalleled view of the countryside as the train would make its trips between Chicago and Los Angeles.

~Jim

Kato N Amtrak Phase IV P42 Locomotive and 5 Car Set

Check out the new Kato release of the Amtrak Phase IV P42 locomotive and Amfleet/Viewliner 5-car passenger car set at www.jimsmodeltrains.com.

A complete Amtrak intercity express train set, featuring all new Amfleet II and Viewliner passenger cars from KATO! This is the first time the Amfleet II has been manufactured in N scale, and all models will feature the care and eye for prototype details as well as running performance that KATO is famous for. Coupled with KATO’s award winning GE P42 ‘Genesis’ locomotive, this complete 1990′s Amtrak train set is a must for any fan of Amtrak, passenger trains, or N scale modeling in general.

 ~Jim

New items in stock

We’ve added a number of new items in stock since our last post, including Bachmann and TCS DCC decoders, Kato N and HO scale locomotives, Circuitron auto-reverse circuits and more. 

See all the new items here. 

~Jim

New Kato HO locomotives in stock

Check out the Kato HO SD70MAC in Burlington Northern ’Executive’ road markings, and the Kato HO F40PH in Chcago RTA road markings.

~Jim