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

Sneak Peek: ClassOneModelWorks’ ARI 5200cf 3-Bay Covered Hoppers

September 11, 2024

Sneak Peek: ClassOneModelWorks’ ARI 5200cf 3-Bay Covered Hoppers

Built to haul grain and other granular commodities, the Union Pacific Railroad was the first customer for the ARI 5200

Rapido Releases Improved ‘Draper-Taper’ DASH8-40CMs

September 9, 2024

Rapido Releases Improved ‘Draper-Taper’ DASH8-40CMs

Fully redesigned from the ground up with additional road-specific details and more extensive lighting is the latest HO scale release of Rapido’s GE DASH8-40CM “Draper-Taper” locomotives.

Atlas Model Railroad Co. Releases HO Scale MP36 Passenger Locomotives

August 20, 2024

Atlas Model Railroad Co. Releases HO Scale MP36 Passenger Locomotives

Motive Power Inc. built 100 MP36PH3-Cs for a variety of commuter agencies in North America, including Chicago’s Metra.

ScaleTrains Releases N Scale EMD SD40-2s

June 11, 2024

ScaleTrains Releases N Scale EMD SD40-2s

Echoing its HO scale release, ScaleTrains is now shipping all-new EMD SD40-2s for N scale as part of its premium Rivet Counter product line.

Canadian National GP9RMs and Slugs Now Available From Rapido Trains

June 10, 2024

Canadian National GP9RMs and Slugs Now Available From Rapido Trains

Rapido Trains is now offering all three major variations of these GP9RMs reproduced in HO scale.

More HO Scale GP30s from ScaleTrains

May 31, 2024

More HO Scale GP30s from ScaleTrains

As part of their premium Rivet Counter series, the ScaleTrains HO scale GP30 offers smooth operation combined with a maximum level of era-specific and road-number-specific details for each model.

Arriving Now: HO Scale ‘Grit N’ Grime’ Series Cars from Micro-Trains

May 28, 2024

Arriving Now: HO Scale ‘Grit N’ Grime’ Series Cars from Micro-Trains

Micro-Trains is collaborating with Accurail to deliver HO scale freight car kits with highly intricate weathering. 

Class One Model Works Releases HO Scale Wheel Racks

May 10, 2024

Class One Model Works Releases HO Scale Wheel Racks

Now available from Class One Model Works are pre painted fully finished HO scale wheel racks designed to fit atop either 50-foot or 60-foot long flatcars.

Rapido M420s Arrive for BC Rail, Providence & Worcester

May 8, 2024

Rapido M420s Arrive for BC Rail, Providence & Worcester

Responding to numerous customer requests, Rapido Trains has delivered a new production of their superbly detailed MLW M420 locomotives.

All-New Athearn Genesis 2.0 AC4400CWs Arrive in Stores

April 22, 2024

All-New Athearn Genesis 2.0 AC4400CWs Arrive in Stores

Now available from Athearn Trains is an all-new rendition of its GE AC4400CW for HO scale.