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November 3, 2020 - M.T.H. Electric Trains released the last of its Premier O Scale Alco S-2 diesel locomotives this year in Clinchfield Coal Company livery.

The last of these unique locomotives are still available for order now. Direct accounts can order via the M.T.H. Dealer Portal while indirect accounts should see their favorite M.T.H. Authorized Distributor.

ABOUT THE ALCO S-2 DIESEL

Alco’s early diesel switchers, in the 1930s, were characterized by a high engine hood that reached almost to the cab roof. This was necessitated by the height of the McIntosh & Seymour inline 6-cylinder diesels that powered the new engines. Each cylinder in the massive four-stroke motors displaced 1,595 cubic inches, compared with 567 cu.in. per cylinder in Electro-Motive’s two-stoke diesels.

But in 1939, Electro-Motive introduced its SW1 switcher, with a lower hood and more cab windows that allowed it to brag about "full front vision." In response, Alco redesigned its engine mounts to allow the motor to drop into a recess in the frame, and in 1940 introduced its S-1 and S-2 switchers, with a greenhouse-like cab that offered ample visibility in all directions. The two models differed mainly in power output. The normally aspirated S-1 with 600 h.p. booted many a small steam switcher from railroad rosters coast to coast. Turbocharging gave the S-2 1000 h.p., allowing it to replace larger steam switchers and branch line engines like 2-6-0s, 2-8-0s, and 2-8-2s. The S-series rode on Alco’s own Blunt trucks, named for the in-house engineer who designed them to negotiate the tight turns and less-than-perfect track often found on switching assignments.

Introduced just in time for World War II’s crush of traffic, the S-2 became a best-seller. Rare was the Class 1 railroad that did not own a fleet of them, and short lines coast-to-coast rostered them as well. By the end of production in 1950, more than 1500 S-2s had been delivered. The engines proved extremely durable, with many earning their keep into the 1970s and ’80s, and a number still operating today in tourist railroad and short line service. Like most Alco engines with turbochargers, S-2s are known by railfans as "honorary steam locomotives," for the bursts of smoke they emit when their turbochargers rev up on acceleration.

Our S-2 model rides on prototypical Blunt trucks and features everything you’d want in a hard-working switcher. Walkways have metal handrails and etched safety tread to prevent your 1/48-scale crewmen from slipping on a wet surface. End pilots have separately-added uncoupling levers. You’ll find legible Alco builder’s plates, and a cooling fan visible beneath the see-through metal grille atop the hood. The numerous grab irons and underframe bell are also separately added metal parts, and the cab features an illuminated interior with two crewmen. Directionally operated headlights and illuminated number boards round out the lighting effects.

M.T.H. Authorized Retailer or directly from the M.T.H. Online Store or by calling the M.T.H. Sales Department at 410-381-2580.

November 4, 2020 - The last of the M.T.H. HO S 3/6 Steam Locomotives are still available for order from M.T.H. Authorized Retailers or directly from the M.T.H. website.


November 4, 2020 - The last of the M.T.H. S Gauge Norfolk & Western PS-2 Hopper cars are in-stock and now shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers. The cars are available in limited quantities at your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer or directly from the M.T.H. website.


November 4, 2020 - The M.T.H. G Gauge Conrail Dash-8 Diesel locomotive is in-stock and still shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers. The locomotives are available in very limited quantities at your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer or directly from the M.T.H. website.


Third Archive Auction Scheduled

Cabin Fever Auctions will be conducting the third of several auctions of the official M.T.H. Archive Collection from M.T.H.'s 124,000 sq. ft. Maryland warehouse.

The third auction is November 18, 2020, and can be previewed online by visiting the auction preview listing.

www.CabinFeverAuctions.com

or call 800-789-5068 or 610-587-8139


Hurry Before They're Gone, Just Five Or Fewer Of These Items Remain In Stock

November 4, 2020 - Each week, M.T.H. releases product lists spotlighting quantities of Five Or Fewer items that are remaining in our onhand inventory. In many cases, these items will NOT be re-run in the future and these lists could be your last chance for ordering them before they're GONE FOR GOOD. Don't miss out on these items! Click on the appropriate product line link below and then any item number in the corresponding list to purchase that item from the M.T.H. Online Store or order directly from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

RailKing One Gauge

M.T.H. HO Scale

Premier O Scale 2-Rail

Premier O Scale 3-Rail

RailKing O Gauge

M.T.H. S Gauge


2020 Volume 2 O Gauge Catalog Now Online

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Order items through any M.T.H. Authorized Retailer or by contacting the M.T.H. Sales Dept. at 410-381-2580.


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