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
March 13, 2026
Athearn Genesis ACF 4600 Covered Hoppers
Arriving now at your favorite hobby dealers is Athearn’s latest production of ACF 4600 cubic foot Center Flow Covered Hoppers.
March 5, 2026
Round 2 Acquires Lionel
As part of the transaction, a unified home for all of Lionel’s brands has been created to serve hobbyists well into the future.
March 3, 2026
Athearn Releases EMD SD40-2s in HO
Now available from Athearn Trains is a new production of its HO scale EMD SD40-2s spanning a wide range of prototypes and eras from the 1970s to the present day.
March 3, 2026
Rapido Releases Rio Grande Steel Riveted Cabooses in HO
Thanks to Rapido Trains, now available for the first time as a HO scale plastic model, are highly-detailed replicas of Rio Grande’s classic steel riveted end cupola cabooses.
February 24, 2026
2026 Amherst Railroad Hobby Show Highlights
The train show delivered an extraordinary volume of new product announcements from manufacturers large and small.
January 15, 2026
Siemens Venture Coaches for N scale from Bachmann USA
The Siemens Venture is the latest generation of medium-distance passenger railcars for North America.
January 14, 2026
EMD SD7/9s arrive from ScaleTrains
Now in stock from ScaleTrains is its first production of HO scale EMD SD7 and SD9 locomotives.
January 12, 2026
Bowser SD40-2Ws Now in Stores
Now available from Bowser as part of its premium “Executive Line” are highly detailed HO scale replicas of CN SD40-2Ws.
January 10, 2026
20’ 2” TTQX Auto Racks from ClassOneModelWorks.com
Each Class One Modelworks 20’2” autorack feature a cast underframe, see-through etched metal side panels, and a host of other separately applied details.
January 8, 2026
All-New Greenbrier Transverse Coil Cars from Rapido
Arriving now at your favorite dealers from Rapido Trains are the first HO scale replicas of Greenbrier’s state-of-the-art transverse coil cars.
