News Archive - True Line Trains

Canadian Vanderbilt Tenders

posted Feb 15, 2012 9:45 AM by Randy Hammill [ updated Feb 15, 2012 9:46 AM ]

The Canadian style vanderbilt tenders as used on our U-2-g Northern can now be purchased separately. These are ready for DCC sound installation and include the installed 4-ohm speaker, bright white led backup light and 6 axle pickup.

Two versions available, with or without the oil separator. In black or olive green, with coal load and operation vestibule.

Order now!

MP 36 Sneak Peek

posted Feb 15, 2012 9:10 AM by Randy Hammill [ updated Feb 15, 2012 9:33 AM ]

Disclaimer: Yes, it's a pre-production model.

It might change...or not.

It will probably be painted.

CP 8-Hatch Reefer Preview

posted Feb 15, 2012 9:08 AM by Randy Hammill [ updated Feb 15, 2012 9:34 AM ]

Disclaimer: It's only a model.

That is, it's a model of a model.

Or it's a model that may or may not resemble the model.

In other words, this is a sample subject to revision and not an indication of final product quality.

Copetown Train Show - 2012

posted Feb 6, 2012 1:26 PM by Darren Altbaum [ updated Feb 7, 2012 11:30 AM by Randy Hammill ]

Come visit True Line Trains at the COPETOWN TRAIN SHOW February 12th, 2012!

Great little meet n' greet with lots of great information. N scale, HO, S and O are always there. Don't forget to stop by and say HI!

Visit http://caorm.org/copetown/ for more information!

Happy New Year!

posted Dec 31, 2011 8:04 PM by Darren Altbaum

Happy modeling in 2012 from True Line Trains!

Check back frequently for new items, and we'll see you in Springfield!

CN C-Liner B-Unit Shells

posted Dec 6, 2011 9:08 PM by Darren Altbaum

New Model - C-Liner B-Unit shells. These shells will fit any True Line Trains C-Liner chassis.

Available in 7 different road numbers each in CN Green and Gold or CN Sergent Stripe schemes.

The models feature separately applied detail parts and will make an accurate companion to your CN C-Liners.

SRP $29.99

New Paints!

posted Dec 6, 2011 8:45 PM by Darren Altbaum [ updated Dec 6, 2011 8:50 PM ]

New paints are here in west coast Canadian colors.

SRP $8.95/bottle

TLT 010030 - P.G.E Freight Car Red

TLT 010031 - B.R. Rail Yellow

TLT 010032 - B.C. Rail Blue

TLT 010033 - B.C. Rail White

TLT 010034 - B.C. Rail Silver

TLT 010035 - B.C. Rail Red

TLT 010036 - P.G.E/B.C.R. Light Green

TLT 010037 - P.G.E./B.C.R. Dark Green

Springfield is coming...

posted Nov 17, 2011 7:39 AM by Darren Altbaum [ updated Nov 17, 2011 7:40 AM ]

True Line Trains will be at The Amherst Railway Society's annual Railroad Hobby Show

January 28-29, 2012

Big 'E' fair grounds in Springfield, MA

Come and meet Darren and the gang at one of the largest Model Railroad shows in the world!

See the new models!

See early test shots of forthcoming models!

Mark your calendars now.

New Model Announcement - SW1200 RS

posted Nov 13, 2011 9:49 PM by Darren Altbaum [ updated Nov 17, 2011 5:56 AM ]

True Line Trains proudly announces the SW1200 RS locomotive at 2011 TRAINS show in Vancouver.

ETA is mid-2012. All units are to be equipped with ESU DCC sound decoders and the first liveries available will be 4 Canadian Pacific schemes.

Era specific details where appropriate!

More information to follow at your local dealers & check back here for updates!

Photos from Mark Kaluza Collection

Wood and Transfer Vans Announced!

posted Oct 25, 2011 10:55 AM by Darren Altbaum [ updated Dec 6, 2011 8:58 PM ]

Disclaimer: This is a sample subject to revision and not an indication of final product quality.

True Line Trains is happy to announce the Canadian National Transfer Van. The model features new tooling and the same great quality and detail as our Canadian style wood cabooses. SRP is $45.00. Release date tbd.

In addition, the latest run of the Canadian style wood vans will be available in February 2012. These models feature revised tooling, new road numbers, and marker lights. SRP is $45.00.

But wait! There's More! Check out the new BX Express Trucks. They will be available for $6.97/pair, ETA is December 2011.

The site will continue to be updated with more information on these and other future releases. Watch the Freight Cars and Paint & Accessories pages for more.