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

All-New PC&F B-100-40 “Half-Waffle” Boxcars from Rapido Trains

January 23, 2022

All-New PC&F B-100-40 “Half-Waffle” Boxcars from Rapido Trains

The B-100-40 “Half-Waffle” Boxcar has never been made in HO or N scale until now.

More PS 4785 Covered Hoppers from ScaleTrains

January 21, 2022

More PS 4785 Covered Hoppers from ScaleTrains

Now available from ScaleTrains is a new production of their HO scale “Rivet Counter” series Pullman-Standard PS 4785 covered hopper in a variety of paint schemes.

ExactRail Milwaukee 40-foot Ribside Boxcars

January 19, 2022

ExactRail Milwaukee 40-foot Ribside Boxcars

ExactRail car includes full-length ribs, hand-etched wood grain running boards, panel-type doors, 5-5 Dreadnaught ends and a lumber door.

All-New EMD GP38, CPR Hudsons and More M420s from Rapido Trains

January 11, 2022

All-New EMD GP38, CPR Hudsons and More M420s from Rapido Trains

On Christmas Day, Rapido Trains made three major locomotive announcements for HO scale. 

Rapido’s New Pennsylvania Railroad F30 Series Flatcars

January 6, 2022

Rapido’s New Pennsylvania Railroad F30 Series Flatcars

The Pennsylvania Railroad’s class F30A flat cars were one of the most numerous classes of flat cars on that railroad with 1,500 being built between 1933 and 1934.

Maine Trolley Museum Receives Multi-Million Dollar Donation to Relocate, House Layout

January 3, 2022

Maine Trolley Museum Receives Multi-Million Dollar Donation to Relocate, House Layout

The Seashore Trolley Museum estimates it will spend more than $2.6 million to relocate and house one of Maine’s largest model railroads.

Athearn to Produce Union Pacific’s ‘We Are One’ SD70M

December 23, 2021

Athearn to Produce Union Pacific’s ‘We Are One’ SD70M

Athearn Trains will be producing HO scale models of Union Pacific’s “We Are One” commemorative SD70M.

Rapido Releases Comet, Horizon Passenger Cars in HO and N

December 13, 2021

Rapido Releases Comet, Horizon Passenger Cars in HO and N

First constructed for Erie-Lackawanna’s commuter services, “Comet” cars quickly proved their worth, and new cars were soon built for other commuter agencies.

New Conoco Tank Cars for HOn3, On3

December 2, 2021

New Conoco Tank Cars for HOn3, On3

Narrow Gauge Tank Cars for Continental Oil Company in a multitude of variations.

Atlas Releases O Scale 40′ Intermodal Reefer Container

November 18, 2021

Atlas Releases O Scale 40′ Intermodal Reefer Container

Containers can be purchased painted for a number of shipping companies, including NYK Logistics, K-Line, Maersk-Sealand, and Ocean Network Express.