September 12, 2011

American Mainline is announcing Bethgon II coal porter hoppers. The BethGon II has been designed to transport coal with high efficiency. The BethGon's double tub floor design carries an extra 36,000 pounds of coal when compared to traditional gondola designs. It also has lower gravity for a smooth ride and lower maintenance costs.

AML's BethGon constructed with plastic body, die-cast sprung truck and metal wheels. Each coal car is highly detailed and quality lettering graphics finish. Multiple road names and numbers are available for collection. The models feature:

• 1:29 scale, 45 mm gauge.
• Minimum Diameter: 4 ft.
• Fully assembled.
• Underbody details.
• Plastic body with metal castings.
• Die-cast trucks, Metal wheels.
• Quality lettering graphics.

May 25, 2011

Papa Ben's has the following American Mainline freight cars on sale!

December 11, 2010

American Mainline is announcing the Baltimore & Ohio 0-4-0 switcher engine with tender. Four switchers (96~99) were built in 1912 by Baldwin for the B&O. Initially constructed as saddle tank engines, some were given slope tenders and new cabs in later years. The diminutive size and short wheelbase were required to handle the tight curves where these locomotives were used.

The live steam AML models are butane gas fired and are constructed with brass & stainless steel. Each copper boiler is certified by pressure tests to three times the normal working pressure. The boiler is fitted with a water level glass, steam valve, water injection valve and pressure gauge. The cab roof lifts up and tilts sideways to give easy access to the cab interior.

The model features:

• 1:29 scale, 45 mm gauge, butane fired.
• Minimum Diameter: 4 ft.
• Length: 5.83 in. (148 mm.)
• Width: 4.02 in. (102 mm.)
• Height: 5.83 in. (148 mm.)
• Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0
• Valve: Two Cylinders w/ Piston Valve
• Working Pressure: 60 PSI
• Fittings: Lubricator, Pressure Gauge, Water Sight Glass, Hand Water Pump in Tender

November 20, 2010

American Mainline has released new 40-foot woodside reefers to their line-up of 1:29 freight cars. Individual cars are available at $129.95 each

September 26, 2010

American Mainline announces the new 1:29 Woodside Reefer. This is a new release from AML (A division of Accucraft). It is a model of the Woodside rebuilt model typical of American railroads. Some cars were build in the 1930 and them rebuilt in the 1930-1940 and ran up until late 1960. This car featuring a new body, die cast metal sprung trucks, and metal wheels.

April 12, 2010

We currently have in stock American Mainline USRA 0-6-0 Switchers, 1:29 scale (45mm gauge). See below for the individual roads and numbers. Note that models are available in both "live steam" and "electric", so be sure to order the correct part number.

We have in stock American Mainline PS-1 boxcars. These are 1:29 scale (45mm gauge). They are sold four cars per case. This one features a 8-foot, 6-panel Superior doors.

These American Mainline PS-1 boxcars feature 8-foot Youngstown doors.

These American Mainline PS-1 boxcars feature 7-foot double doors.

We also have in stock these American Mainline stock cars. These are 1:29 scale (45mm gauge). They are sold four cars per case.