Monthly 2019 Vol. 1 Catalog Premier Spotlight

January 23, 2019 - Each month throughout the year, M.T.H. will be spotlighting various items from our 2019 O Gauge Volume 1 catalog.  This month's feature will focus on the Premier O Scale EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive; EMD SD-9043MAC and SD-80MAC Diesel Locomotive; and select Premier Freight Cars including the O Scale 2-Bay Offset Hopper and matching 6-car sets; 55' All-Door Box Car; and the Center Beam Flat Car w/Lumber Load.  Each of these items is currently slated to begin delivering in March 2019.

EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive - Produced from 1972 to 1986, the GP38-2 helped inaugurate Electro-Motive’s "Dash-2" series of locomotives and became one of EMD’s all-time best sellers. With over 2200 engines sold throughout North America, rare was the railroad that did not roster these reliable, second-generation EMD workhorses.  continue reading

EMD SD-9043MAC Diesel Locomotive - In the horsepower race of the 1990s - which turned out to be a passing fad - the Holy Grail became a 6000 hp diesel. But neither EMD nor GE had a prime mover capable of being upgraded to that size. As a stopgap measure, EMD added four cylinders to its proven model 710 engine to create the 5000 hp, 20 cylinder, 80 foot long SD80MAC in 1995.        continue reading		2-Bay Offset Hopper - MTH Premier O Scale freight cars are the perfect complement to any manufacturer’s scale proportioned O Gauge locomotives. Whether you prefer to purchase cars separately or assemble a unit train, MTH Premier Rolling Stock has the cars for you in a variety of car types and paint schemes.           continue reading

55' All-Door Box Car - From the dawn of railroading, the boxcar was the vehicle of choice for transporting solid goods that needed protection from the elements. And one of the biggest bottlenecks in shipping was getting the cargo in and out of a boxcar’s doors.           continue reading		Center Beam Flat Car - Virtually every sturdy car is offered in two car numbers which makes it even easier than ever to combine them into a multi-car consist. Many of MTH’s Premier Rolling Stock offerings can also operate on the tightest O Gauge curves giving them even more added versatility to your layout.           continue reading

Each of the above Premier Line items can be ordered through any M.T.H. Authorized Retailer. To see the entire 2019 Volume 1 Premier Lineup, click here.

RailKing One Gauge G Scale Dash-8 Diesel Engines Now In-Stock

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January 23, 2019 - 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.

You can see the locomotives in action on video by clicking HERE.

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These limited production locomotives can be ordered for immediate delivery through any M.T.H. Authorized Retailer or directly from the M.T.H. Online Store.

M.T.H. Show Schedule For Week of January 20, 2019

M.T.H. Electric Trains will be attending the Amherst Railroad Society Railroad Hobby Show on January 26 - 27, 2019 at the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts.

HO, S Scale, O Scale, One Gauge and tinplate model railroading fans attending the event will have an opportunity to meet and ask M.T.H. Representatives questions about the M.T.H. product line, company direction and future plans as well as see product demonstrations and pick up a copy of our latest catalogs.

• www.railroadhobbyshow.com - West Springfield, MA

Saturday, January 26, 2019: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday, January 27, 2019: 9:00am - 5:00pm

If you are interested in seeing a list of all the M.T.H. shows we will be attending over the next few months, CLICK HERE.

O Gauge Items Just Released During The Week Of January 13, 2019

January 23, 2019 - To review last week's list of the O Gauge items M.T.H. Electric Trains released during the week of January 13, 2019 click HERE. You'll find these at your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

As always, you can stay apprised of the latest shipping dates by checking the M.T.H. Shipping Schedule. Once items have shipped, use the M.T.H. Product Locator to find a retailer reporting the item in stock.

2019 Volume 1 O Gauge Catalog Now Online

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HO R-17, R-21 and R-22 Subway Sets Now In-Stock

Check Out It Out In Action In All-New Video

2018-19 Lionel Corporation Tinplate Catalog Released Online

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

January 23, 2019 - 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

Lionel Corporation Tinplate

Premier O Scale 2-Rail

Premier O Scale 3-Rail

RailKing O Gauge

M.T.H. S Gauge

Tinplate Traditions

It's Easy To Add WiFi To Your DCS Layout

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Click HERE To Learn More About DCS and WiFi Control