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

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.

EMD GP40s Arrive from Rapido Trains

September 9, 2025

EMD GP40s Arrive from Rapido Trains

Now available from Rapido Trains are all-new EMD GP40 locomotives in several road- and era-specific variations.

Athearn EMD Phase II SD90MAC-Hs

September 8, 2025

Athearn EMD Phase II SD90MAC-Hs

Available now at your favorite dealer is Athearn’s latest production of its premium Genesis-series EMD Phase II SD90MAC-H locomotives for HO scale.

Athearn Genesis 13K Acid Tank Cars Arrive

August 21, 2025

Athearn Genesis 13K Acid Tank Cars Arrive

Available now is Athearn’s first Genesis-branded freight car for N scale – a 13,000-gallon capacity tank car. 

ScaleTrains Releases GE AC44C6M in HO, N Scales

August 5, 2025

ScaleTrains Releases GE AC44C6M in HO, N Scales

Now in stock from ScaleTrains are HO scale Norfolk Southern GE AC44C6Ms as part of its premium Rivet Counter line.

Rapido Trains Releases F-M H-16-44s, ‘Berlin Mills’ Boxcars

July 23, 2025

Rapido Trains Releases F-M H-16-44s, ‘Berlin Mills’ Boxcars

Arriving now at your dealers from Rapido Trains are Fairbanks-Morse H-16-44 locomotives and PC&F 5241/5317 cubic foot “Berlin Mills” Boxcars.

Moloco Trains Releases New 50′ Boxcars

July 14, 2025

Moloco Trains Releases New 50′ Boxcars

This all-new production of these ready-to-run Brainerd boxcars from Moloco covers several new lettering variations for Northern Pacific and Burlington Northern.

Athearn Releases HO Scale GP40P-2 Locomotives

July 8, 2025

Athearn Releases HO Scale GP40P-2 Locomotives

Now available in stores is a new production of HO scale EMD GP40P-2 locomotives from Athearn’s premium-level Genesis product line.