A product line that spans generations for over 190 years - that's what Bachmann has brought to our hobby. Matt Stern joins Tony Cook and Ray Arnott to tell us the latest news from this legendary company and the return of some classic offerings. Later, Tony and Ray discuss news from Athearn, Rapido, Smokebox Graphics, Walthers and more.

Check out more on Bachmann Trains on their website:
https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/

Subscribe to the Bachmann Trains YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/bachmanntrains

Athearn HO Model 40 Critter – Just Released:
https://www.athearn.com/search?q=Model+40&search-button=&lang=default

Bachmann Trains HO Colorado Railcar – Coming Late 2025:
https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=258_316_1300

Broadway Limited Imports -
HO SP GS-4 deskirted edition – Order Deadline 10/30/2025
HO ATSF 3460-class Hudson – Order Deadline 10/30/2025
https://broadway-limited.com/blogs/news/new-ho-scale-product-announcement-de-skirted-gs-4-and-at-sf-3460-class-hudson

Kato HO Amtrak Viewliner II cars: baggage/dorm, diner, and sleeper – Arriving 2026:
https://katousa.com/ho-viewliner/

MAC Rail HO 70’ Communication Tower Kit – Available Now:
https://macrailproducts.com/shop/ols/products/communications-towers-50-70

Rapido Trains HO RDC-9 and rebuilt RDC-1 – Available for reservation:
https://rapidotrains.com/ho-scale/passenger-car/rdc-new-release.html

Walthers HO Mainline 1958 cubic foot 2-bay covered hopper – Just Announced:
https://www.walthers.com/search/?q=1958+covered+hopper

Preorder your copy of “Gateway Western: A Regional In Transition”:
https://shop.whiteriverproductions.com/products/gwwr

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Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:
https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/

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