2018 Premier Dash 8-40BW Diesel Engine Now In-Stock

November 6, 2018 - In the mid-1980s, as computers found their way into homes across America, they made their way into locomotives as well. In 1982, a year after IBM debuted its Personal Computer, General Electric fielded its first computerized diesel, test unit No. 606.

With microprocessors controlling its engine and other systems, including a MicroSentry Adhesion System for wheelslip control, No. 606 and its counterparts at EMD ushered in the third generation of diesel power. By the end of the decade, the typical American road diesel would be profoundly different both inside and outside — evolving from a four-axle hood unit with a narrow short nose and electronic controls to a high-horsepower, six-axle computerized heavy hauler with a wide "North American" cab.

After extensive testing of several prototypes, GE delivered its first production units in 1984, models B32-8 and B39-8 — "B" for two-axle trucks, "32" or "39" for 3200 or 3900 horsepower, and -8 to indicate the new model, succeeding the second-generation -7 lineup. In part due to the recession of the early 1980s, orders didn’t really heat up until late 1987, when GE uprated its prime mover to 4000 horsepower and changed the model’s name to "Dash 8." In the ensuing years, as GE took the lead from EMD in North American locomotive sales, the Dash 8 series became a bestseller, with over 1500 units delivered by the end of production in 1994.

Like all Premier locomotives, the Dash 8-40BW offers O scale’s finest combination of detail, realism, and performance. Listen to the chant of an authentic GE 4000hp motor, and throttle down as low as three scale miles per hour so you can admire the details as the Dash-8 glides by: see-through fans and grilles, walkways with safety tread, and a host of other separately applied metal details.

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

Click HERE to learn more about these latest releases.

M.T.H. Show Schedule For Week of November 4, 2018

M.T.H. Electric Trains will be attending Trainfest on November 10 - 11, 2018 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis (Milwaukee), Wisconsin.

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.

• Trainfest

Saturday, November 10, 2018: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, November 11, 2018: 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.

M.T.H. DCS Demonstration Schedule For Week of November 11, 2018

M.T.H. Electric Trains president Mike Wolf will be conducting a demonstration of the DCS Premium WiFi App at two M.T.H. Authorized Retailers on May 16 - 17, 2018 in the New York metropolitan area.

HO, S Scale, O Scale, One Gauge and Tinplate model railroading fans attending the events 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 using the M.T.H. DCS WiFi App and Module. You'll also be able to pick up a copy of our latest catalogs.

For those attending who wish to have their TIU's updated with the latest DCS Software (Version 6.1), bring along your TIU and the upgrade will be performed for free! Remember, you must have DCS Version 6.1 in your TIU if you wish to control your DCS layout with the DCS Premium App.

DCS DEMONSTRATION EVENT LOCATIONS:

• Nassau Hobby - Freeport, NY

Friday, November 16, 2018: 1:00pm - 6:00pm

• Trainland - Lynbrook, NY

Saturday, November 17, 2018: 10:00am - 3:00pm

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.

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

November 7, 2018 - Each week, M.T.H. releases product lists spotlighting quantities of Five Or Fewer Premier and RailKing 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.

Premier O Scale 2-Rail

Premier O Scale 3-Rail

RailKing O Gauge

O Gauge Items Just Released During The Week Of October 25, 2018

November 7, 2018 - To review last week's list of the O Gauge items M.T.H. Electric Trains released during the week of October 25, 2018 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

M.T.H. Electric Trains has published its 2019 Volume 1 O Gauge catalog to the M.T.H. website.

The catalog can be viewed online by clicking the following links:

2019 Volume 1 O Gauge Catalog

Items featured in the catalog can be ordered through any M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

Limited Availability Of Fall TCA 2018 Special York Car Remain

The remaining cars will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis for $40.00. The cars can be ordered online by clicking HERE. Click on the Add to Cart button to place your order!

MTHRRC Members can purchase the car for $35.00 by calling 410-381-2580 and connecting to the Sales Department.

It's Easy To Add WiFi To Your DCS Layout

Check Out The Quick Start Video

Click HERE To Learn More About DCS and WiFi Control