In Atlas-O's August 2, 2012 new product announcement, they will release their Pullman-Standard 4427 Low side Covered Hopper and will include Frisco in four road numbers with an ETD delivery in the 1st Quarter 2013. They will be available in both 2 and 3 rail. Also, check out the new two rail trucks and couplers! Joe Toth
To expand upon Joe's post, the item # for the 3-Rail Version is 3001357 and the 2-Rail Version is 3002357. The MSRP's are $67.95 (3-Rail) and $73.95 (2-Rail). Pre-Order cut-off date is 9-12 with delivery estimated for the first quarter of 2013 as Joe pointed out. The cut-off date is an extension which may mean they are lacking orders so if anyone wants one I would suggest pre-ordering it. Below is the link to the website: http://www.atlaso.com/ops4427hopper7.htm Thanks Joe for posting this as I sure missed it. Also if you of anyone else on the forum has a source for O-scale models please share it.
Since HO and N scale are so well covered I try and keep informed of the Frisco models being released or announced in Z, S, O and Large Scale. It would be interesting to know how many Frisco modlelers there are in these scales. A lot of model railroaders have garden railways as well but they are rarely mentioned or shown. A pity as there are some fine outdoor railroads just waiting to be discovered and enjoyed by the "indoor crowd" too! Joe Toth