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

WalthersProto Releases New Santa Fe Business Cars

August 30, 2022

WalthersProto Releases New Santa Fe Business Cars

WalthersProto has released a new run of streamlined passenger equipment for both Santa Fe and BNSF Railway.

N Scale VIA F40PH-2Ds from Rapido Trains

August 24, 2022

N Scale VIA F40PH-2Ds from Rapido Trains

These F40PH-2Ds seem quite similar to their American cousins but have a number of Canadian-specific details.

Rapido Trains Releases New Chevrolet Caprices and Impalas in HO

June 3, 2022

Rapido Trains Releases New Chevrolet Caprices and Impalas in HO

Rapido is now shipping HO scale replicas of Chevrolet Caprice and Impala sedans and station wagons in multiple versions and variations.

ScaleTrains Releases BNSF 25th Anniversary ES44ACs

May 27, 2022

ScaleTrains Releases BNSF 25th Anniversary ES44ACs

In 2020, BNSF released ten ES44AC locomotives with the logos of its predecessor railroads to mark its 25th anniversary. 

New Quad-Door Greenville 86-foot High Cube Boxcars from Tangent

May 20, 2022

New Quad-Door Greenville 86-foot High Cube Boxcars from Tangent

This Tangent model is the industry’s first “high-detail” 86’ quad door auto parts car system in HO scale. 

KR Models Announces Skeleton Log Cars

April 27, 2022

KR Models Announces Skeleton Log Cars

Each car will be available in three different configurations — a single car with no logs, a single car with three large logs or a single car with six smaller logs.

Rapido’s New EP-5 Electric

April 19, 2022

Rapido’s New EP-5 Electric

Now arriving in stores from Rapido Trains is the classic EP-5 electric locomotive for HO scale.

Model Railroad Clubs Gather Funds and Food For Worthy Causes

April 15, 2022

Model Railroad Clubs Gather Funds and Food For Worthy Causes

Two different model railroad clubs recently raised funds and food for local food banks and Ukrainian refugees.

National Model Railroad Build-Off Back for 2022

March 28, 2022

National Model Railroad Build-Off Back for 2022

Walthers kicked off the third annual National Model Railroad Build-Off this month.

Athearn Releases New EMD SD60s in HO Scale

February 15, 2022

Athearn Releases New EMD SD60s in HO Scale

Athearn is offering EMD SD60s as part of its Ready-to-Roll line in the 60-series demonstrator paint scheme and more.