Athearn has announced four new Ford C straight trucks with box bodies. Expected delivery is October 2006.

Athearn has announced the second run of Burlington Northern "city hub" intermodal trailers. Each paint scheme shown above is available in two road (unit) numbers each. Delivery is expected in September 2006.

Classic Mint Collectibles has released the first photos of their previously announced Heil pneumatic dry bulk trailer. Trailers of this type are used to transport dry materials in bulk, often in powdered form. Commonly transported materials are cement, sand, flour, etc. Shown below is the Classic Mint Heil pneumatic bulk trailer paired with their upcoming Peterbilt 379 EXTH sleeper tractor. Delivery for both models is currently expected in late summer 2006.

Classic Mint Collectibles has released the first photos of their pre-production sample of their Komatsu PC400LC-7 brass excavator model. Note the high level of detail in the engine compartment and hydraulic system components in the photo above. Delivery of this model is currently expected in mid-summer 2006.

Ricko has released the photo above of their upcoming Cadillac Sixteen in red paint.