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Current News
Well, it’s been awhile since I have had an opportunity to update the website. Sorry to all for that. My summers are pretty busy with research in the field, and other tasks, that tends to push this duty to the back burner. Anyway, we’re back for the fall and hope to keep on a better schedule.
The latest issues of Run 8 are now uploaded (through October 2009). Take a look at the Run 8 page to view or download any of our recent or back issues. This is a great way to keep up with the projects we’re working on, including progress on the layout.
I know custom car runs are probably one of the hottest topics that bring people to the web site. We still have amply quantities of the Branchline Rock Island 50’ boxcar, Red Caboose PRR X29 Merchandise boxcar, InterMountain ex-RI C&NW P/S covered hopper, and Kadee SP covered hopper, to take a look at see what you need to complete your collection.
On the horizon is the third run of the ART reefers. These cars will be numbered in the 33000 series, representing reefers upgraded with Equipco electric cooling fans. They make a nice addition to the sold out 32000 series cars which had Preco cooling fans. They will be produced in the 1950 three-herald scheme. We expect delivery in late October.
The Missouri Pacific Historical Society and the ARM are considering a run of Athearn’s new airslide hopper done for Missouri Pacific. Keep an eye out for details of this project as it ramps up.
Early next year we expect the delivery of a run of Red Caboose PC&F 57’ mechanical reefers painted for the MK&T. The Katy had 50 of these mechanical reefers and we think they will be a beautiful model. No delivery date is known, but the planning is underway.
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Custom Car Page
The Rock Island 50 foot boxcars with DF lettering are selling well! Don't wait until they sell out and be disappointed. Check out the Custom Car page. Brand new, never offered in this scheme. Our first offering from Branchline Models!
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New Releases and Featured Products
Compare this prototype photo to the model photo above. We always bring you the best in custom cars. Check out those details. Bring the old Rock Island back to life on your layout. Perfect for the 1950-1960 era modeler!
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Membership in the Amarillo Railroad Museum
Everything we've achieved over the last 18 years is due to our dedicated members.
If you'd like to see the Amarillo Railroad Museum grow and expand, please consider joining. We have four classes of membership, one might fit you.
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Run 8 - Our Monthly Newsletter
The Amarillo railroad Museum publishes a monthly newsletter, Run 8. It is the historic chronicle of our organizations and is artfully managed by our editor, Virgil Young. Here you can find the most current issue and back issues for a number of years.
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Did You Know?
Ever see one of our reefers in this scheme? The other side has just the Wabash flag. This is the ART's 1948 paint scheme with one herald per side. We've not offered this version, but there is an easy way to get this short-lived scheme in your ART roster!
Tom Stolte of Oddballs Decals makes a decal set (548) that contains these heralds. The Missouri Pacific buzzsaw with the blue outer circle is the key! You can apply the buzzsaw and flag to one of our 24000 series cars (the first run of ART cars), and change the reweigh date if you like. It's a pretty simple change that creates a rare paint scheme that was applied to cars for only three years (1948-50).
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For ALCO Lovers!
We are the proud owners of ALCO S2 740-8, a generous donation by the U. S. Department of Energy from the Amarillo Pantex Plant. It is a typical ALCO, pleased to send satisfying plumes of smoke skyward as it goes about its chores. Click here for photos and history of this interesting locomotive.
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White Train
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Bulletin Board
Click here to see the HOT news, upcoming events, post your own messsages, read comments, and even post your own items for sale.
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Contact Us
E-mail, USPS address, phone numbers and our guestbook. Click here for a PDF with our current schedule, meeting dates, clinics and a map with directions. Schedule and Map
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