More October 🚄 news from Train Trax UK - All the latest stock updates
You may have seen my email earlier this week announcing the exciting news of our acquisition of The Model Tree Shop. As you can imagine, a lot of work has gone into making this happen, and we're still very much in the thick of it! Sorting through tens of thousands of different model trees in hundreds of boxes has been quite the adventure, and we’re still getting to grips with all the systems and processes. It's been fun, though, especially when you stumble across gems like a 9mm high Canary Island Date Palm—perfect for adding some exotic flair to your layout! If you need something specific for your next project, don't hesitate to ask; we’ve probably got you covered.
At Train Trax, we pride ourselves on being a fully online business. While we know some of our customers prefer ordering over the phone, it’s becoming harder to support. For safety, speed, and accuracy, we strongly encourage you to place orders via our website, except in special cases where this may not be possible. Our website is designed to be user-friendly, and placing your orders online ensures everything is processed smoothly.
In other exciting news, we’ve just received a massive delivery from KatoUSA! The highly anticipated SD40-2 locos and coalporter wagons have arrived, and we now have most versions in stock. If you've been waiting for the re-run of the Unitram Turnouts, good news—limited stock has also just landed, so act fast to secure yours!
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to helping you create amazing layouts with all these fantastic new products.
Warm regards,
Ian Miller
on behalf of Model Railway Magic/Train Trax UK and now The Model Tree Shop
Prototype Information:
Since 1982, the BethGon Coalporter has been hauling "black diamonds" across the United States. The largest selling Coal Gondola in the world, the car's double tub design increases hauling capacity while reducing maintenance requirements. Tubs below the car lower the center of gravity, providing a smoother ride.
Today, coal is no longer sold at the volume it once was in the United States, and many coal carrying railroad cars have sadly been left to rust. Bethgon Coalporters could transport 44,000 pounds of these "black diamonds", a necessity for the railroad in the era of a coal-driven country; therefore, a need of recycling these cars had to be found!
Since the use of grain for animal feed is popular for farmers in the western part of the United States, Bethgons proved up for the challenge and some were converted for use as a Protein Gondola. These covered gondolas are used in freight trains in the western and southern parts of the states in long, endless fleets providing useful feed for farm animals. Since the load of feed is biodegradable and therefore needs to be delivered as quickly as possible, trains carrying these long loads are given top priority on the rails.
Model Features:
- Coalporters: The removable coal load lets operators run full or empty between coalmine and terminal
- Protein Cars: These cars have a distinct "cap" which replicates the appearance of the roll-up tarp covering that protects the cars' contents from the elements
- The shock absorber construction and low-flange metal wheels provide smooth operation
- The internal bracing of the tub, close coupling between cars and detail lettering on these cars make them look just like the real equipment
- Available in 8 car sets, making it easy for modelers to assemble long unit trains
- Designed to complement the Kato SD40-2 Mid Production, SD70MAC, AC4400CW and C44-9 perfectly
Currently out of production. Information below for reference only:
Prototype Information:
Since 1982, the BethGon Coalporter has been hauling "black diamonds" across the United States. The largest selling Coal Gondola in the world, the car's double tub design increases hauling capacity while reducing maintenance requirements. Tubs below the car lower the center of gravity, providing a smoother ride.
Today, coal is no longer sold at the volume it once was in the United States, and many coal carrying railroad cars have sadly been left to rust. Bethgon Coalporters could transport 44,000 pounds of these 'black diamonds', a necessity for the railroad in the era of a coal-driven country; therefore, a need of recycling these cars had to be found!
Since the use of grain for animal feed is popular for farmers in the western part of the United States, Bethgons proved up for the challenge and some were converted for use as a Protein Gondola. These covered gondolas are used in freight trains in the western and southern parts of the states in long, endless fleets providing useful feed for farm animals. Since the load of feed is biodegradable and therefore needs to be delivered as quickly as possible, trains carrying these long loads are given top priority on the rails.
Model Features:
- Coalporters: The removable coal load lets operators run full or empty between coalmine and terminal
- Protein Cars: These cars have a distinct "cap" which replicates the appearance of the roll-up tarp covering that protects the cars' contents from the elements
- The shock absorber construction and low-flange metal wheels provide smooth operation
- The internal bracing of the tub, close coupling between cars and detail lettering on these cars make them look just like the real equipment
- Available in 8 car sets, making it easy for modelers to assemble long unit trains
- Designed to complement the Kato SD40-2 Mid Production, SD70MAC, AC4400CW and C44-9 perfectly
