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

ScaleTrains Acquires ExactRail

June 9, 2023

ScaleTrains Acquires ExactRail

ScaleTrains will continue to sell ExactRail’s line of HO and N scale rolling stock and bridges.

Broadway Limited Announces Return of Stealth Series Locomotives

April 21, 2023

Broadway Limited Announces Return of Stealth Series Locomotives

These locomotives include the high level of details of Paragon and Brass Hybrid models but at a lower price.

Tangent Releases New GATC 4500 Covered Hopper

April 20, 2023

Tangent Releases New GATC 4500 Covered Hopper

Tangent Scale Models has released an HO scale GATC-built 4,500 cubic foot covered hopper in multiple versions

Scale Trains Announces 82-Foot Reefer Cars in HO

April 2, 2023

Scale Trains Announces 82-Foot Reefer Cars in HO

New BNSF Railway reefer cars will be available in multiple numbers and include sound.

Broadway Limited Hires Marketing, Social Media Director

March 31, 2023

Broadway Limited Hires Marketing, Social Media Director

Curtis Koch will help maintain Broadway Limited’s social media feeds and facilitate more real-time interaction with customers.

UTLX X-3 Tank Cars Arrive from Rapido Trains

March 27, 2023

UTLX X-3 Tank Cars Arrive from Rapido Trains

The X-3 family of tank cars was produced beginning in the 1920s in a variety of sizes and configurations.

Atlas Releases HO Scale Alco S Switchers

March 3, 2023

Atlas Releases HO Scale Alco S Switchers

Now with separately applied grab irons, finely-scaled handrails, and sound from an ESU Loksound 5 decoder, the models are part of the “Atlas Master” product line.

Jacksonville Terminal Company Releases 40’ Containers, Intermodal Chassis

February 1, 2023

Jacksonville Terminal Company Releases 40’ Containers, Intermodal Chassis

Jacksonville Terminal Corporation (JTC) is now shipping its first releases of its extensive product family of refrigerated intermodal containers.

Micro-Trains Releases Pullman-Standard Covered Hoppers

December 12, 2022

Micro-Trains Releases Pullman-Standard Covered Hoppers

Pullman-Standard produced thousands of these cars for a multitude of railroads and leasing companies beginning in the mid-1950s.

Rapido Delivers HO Scale Procor 5820 Covered Hoppers

November 14, 2022

Rapido Delivers HO Scale Procor 5820 Covered Hoppers

Designed expressly to haul plastic pellets, Procor built these large 5820 cubic foot four-bay covered hoppers between 1976 and 1990 for service all over North America.