RMC Receiving Yard

RMC Receiving Yard is our monthly column of news and announcements of new model railroad products in all scales. Any company wishing to submit samples and press releases for consideration may do so by sending to the address below or via email. Samples cannot be returned.

RMC Receiving Yard
c/o Harry K. Wong
P.O. Box 16673
San Francisco, CA 94116

Walthers Sponsors Pacific Southern Railway Club

November 13, 2025

Walthers Sponsors Pacific Southern Railway Club

Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. announced on November 11 that it was sponsoring the Pacific Southern Railway.

New Southern Pacific Dome Lounge Cars from Rapido

November 5, 2025

New Southern Pacific Dome Lounge Cars from Rapido

Now available for both HO and N scales is the three-quarter dome lounge passenger car from Rapido Trains.

Dry Bulk Semitrailers Rolling in from Walthers

November 4, 2025

Dry Bulk Semitrailers Rolling in from Walthers

Now available from Walthers is a fully-assembled 3-compartment dry bulk semi trailer from its SceneMaster line of products.

More SD40-2s Roll In from ScaleTrains

November 4, 2025

More SD40-2s Roll In from ScaleTrains

Now available from ScaleTrains is a new production of its HO scale Rivet Counter EMD SD40-2s in multiple road names.

ScaleTrains ‘Rivet Counter’ General Electric  AC44C6M Locomotives

October 27, 2025

ScaleTrains ‘Rivet Counter’ General Electric AC44C6M Locomotives

Available now from ScaleTrains is its first release of GE AC44C6M diesels for HO scale.

More Schemes for GATX TankTrain from Athearn

October 10, 2025

More Schemes for GATX TankTrain from Athearn

Now at your favorite dealer is Athearn’s latest release of TankTrain cars.

Santa Fe Peaked Roof Cabooses From Class One Model Works

October 9, 2025

Santa Fe Peaked Roof Cabooses From Class One Model Works

Now Available from Class One Model Works are a family of Santa Fe offset cupola peaked roof waycars.

Athearn Genesis Modernized GP39-2u Locomotives Arrive

September 26, 2025

Athearn Genesis Modernized GP39-2u Locomotives Arrive

Offered for the first time in as models are Santa Fe’s upgraded GP39-2u’s, now available in HO scale from Athearn Genesis.

New Products Announced at the 2025 National Train Show

September 23, 2025

New Products Announced at the 2025 National Train Show

The 2025 National Train Show in Novi, Mich., resulted in numerous announcements from the big manufacturers.

New and Improved Amtrak Viewliners Arrive From Walthers

September 9, 2025

New and Improved Amtrak Viewliners Arrive From Walthers

Now available in stores is an all-new production of Amtrak’s Viewliner I sleepers from Walthers.