Uncataloged O Scale Premier Dash-8 Diesel Announced

March 5, 2026 - M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing an exclusive and uncataloged Premier O Scale Dash-8 Diesel Locomotive in distinctive Canadian National Blue Devil livery for M.T.H. Authorized Retailers E-Z Catch, Dixie Union Station, and Old Engine House. The locomotive will be available in two unique cab numbers in late March 2026 in extremely limited quantities.

Item No. 20-22052-1 Canadian National Dash-8 Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0
Cab No. 2462
Early Order Price: $649.95
Click HERE to order from E-Z Catch.
Click HERE to email order from Dixie Union Station.
Click HERE to order from Old Engine House.

Item No. 20-22053-1 Canadian National Dash-8 Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0
Cab No. 2466
Early Order Price: $649.95
Click HERE to order from E-Z Catch.
Click HERE to email order from Dixie Union Station.
Click HERE to order from Old Engine House.

ABOUT THE PREMIER DASH-8 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE

In the late 1980s, as General Electric and General Motors' Electro-Motive Division engaged in heated competition (that continues today) for market share in the high-horsepower category, GE announced its Dash 8 line of diesel locomotives. Although the first demonstrator version had only 3,200 hp, most of the Dash-8s had 4,000 hp when delivered and were therefore designated Dash 8-40. Because GE builds its diesel locomotives in five modules, it was able to customize its Dash 8s for each buyer to an unusual degree.

Some railroads ordered their Dash 8s with conventional cabs, while others opted for the wider North American or comfort cabs, identified by a "W" in the engine name. Some Dash 8s have 4-wheel trucks - denoted with a "B" - while a Dash 8-40C has 6-wheel trucks. This variety meant that these diesels, which were designed for fast freight duty, also found a home in Amtrak passenger service. Despite their many differences, all Dash 8s share microprocessor control. The microprocessor, a small computer, regulates rpm, fuel injection volume, generator excitation, and many other operational features to make the Dash 8s run more efficiently than any diesels before them.

M.T.H. is proud to produce a superbly detailed replica of the Dash 8 model that found its niche in high-speed intermodal service, the Dash 8-40C - 4000 horsepower, 6-wheel trucks, standard cab - as well as the Dash 8-40CW, which features the wider North American or comfort cab. Like their prototypes built between 1987 and 1994, these models are a perfect choice to power the hottest trains on your railroad.

Order directly from:

E-Z Catch Train Shop
5 Tysen Street
Staten Island, New York 10301
718-727-7373 - Ask for Pat
www.e-zcatchworld.com
e-zcatch@verizon.net

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Old Engine House
39973 Blyth R. Blyth
Ontario, Canada
866-519-5155
www.oldenginehouse.com
sales@oldenginehouse.com

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Check out each of these offerings HERE.

These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

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Check out each of these offerings HERE.

These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

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Check out each of these offerings HERE.

These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.