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 Announces Winners of 2021 Model Railroad Build Off

August 6, 2021

Walthers Announces Winners of 2021 Model Railroad Build Off

Modelers of all ages participated in the months-long model railroad build.

The 2021 St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet

August 3, 2021

The 2021 St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet

RMC contributors Jesus Peña and Dan Munson were on hand to witness the 2021 St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet on July 30-31.

ScaleTrains.com Announces CN Heritage, Vets GEVOs

July 30, 2021

ScaleTrains.com Announces CN Heritage, Vets GEVOs

ScaleTrains.com will be producing four of the five Canadian National heritage units that were released in 2020.

Micro-Trains Releases Conrail/Reading 50’ Boxcars in N scale

July 8, 2021

Micro-Trains Releases Conrail/Reading 50’ Boxcars in N scale

The latest release from Micro-Trains is a pair of ex-Reading 50-foot boxcars patched for Conrail.

NMRA Kicks Off Virtual Convention

July 6, 2021

NMRA Kicks Off Virtual Convention

The annual National Model Railroad Association convention kicked off online on Tuesday and will run through Friday.

Rapido Announces HO Scale GE U25B

June 28, 2021

Rapido Announces HO Scale GE U25B

Rapido will offer the first plastic version of high-hood GE U25B as well as the more popular low-nose version.

Moloco Trains Announces New Schemes for Plate B PC&F Boxcars

June 23, 2021

Moloco Trains Announces New Schemes for Plate B PC&F Boxcars

This new production will be offered for Southern Pacific, Erie Lackawanna, Triangle Pacific and Western Pacific.

New Paint Schemes for Walthers 4780 Covered Hoppers

June 16, 2021

New Paint Schemes for Walthers 4780 Covered Hoppers

Seven New Paint Schemes for this popular HO scale model.

Trainfest Organizers Announce Cancelation of 2021 Show

June 14, 2021

Trainfest Organizers Announce Cancelation of 2021 Show

Trainfest organizers said they believed putting on the show in 2021 amid uncertainty would put its future at risk.

Rapido Announces New Freight Cars, More HO B36-7s

June 11, 2021

Rapido Announces New Freight Cars, More HO B36-7s

Rapido Trains, Inc. announces more HO General Electric B36-7 locomotives and new rolling stock for both HO and N scales.