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The AC6000CW sprung from the horsepower wars of the late twentieth century. As GE and EMD fought to best each other with single-unit engines boasting more and more horsepower, General Electric introduced the AC6000CW Convertible. These initial AC-traction-motored engines provided 4,400 horsepower, but were designed to be converted to the twin-turbo 6,000 horsepower Deutz 7HDL16 diesel motors as soon as the motors were ready. The Union Pacific was the only taker for the convertibles, purchasing a total of 106 units. The first production 6,000-horsepower engines were delivered in December 1995. The main spotting features of both the regular and convertible AC6000CW’s are their huge radiators that hang out over the walkways at the rear of the body, and a step-up in the walkway on the right side of the body, to clear the twin air reservoirs. An immense 5500-gallon fuel tank was needed to satisfy the thirst of 6,000 horses, and that forced GE’s designers to move the air reservoirs atop the fuel tank and raise the walkway to clear them. As it turned out, American railroads decided a 4,300–4,400 horsepower engine was the optimum building block for multiple-unit consists, and the craze for 6,000 horsepower locomotives faded. None of the convertible models was ever upgraded to the larger motor. Significant fleets of AC6000CW’s were purchased only by the Union Pacific and CSX before the last of 207 units produced was delivered in 2001. Uncataloged HO ES44 Diesel Announced
April 11, 2018 - M.T.H. Electric Trains is producing an uncataloged HO Scale ES44 Diesel in GE Tier 1 livery for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Train World in Brooklyn, New York. The locomotive, outfitted with Proto-Sound 3.0 and operating charging lights is limited in production but available for preorder for $249.95 each (plus freight). Slate for delivery this summer, the locomotive is exclusively offered through M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Trainworld.
Item No. 80-2381-1 GE Tier 1 ES44AC Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 Trainworld www.trainworld.com York TCA Meet Seminar Schedule - April 2018April 11, 2018 - M.T.H. Electric Trains will be incorporating ALL-NEW seminars covering the DCS Digital Command System for WiFi control as part of our exhibit at the Spring York TCA Meet in York, Pennsylvania during this April's event. The seminars will be held in the conference room of the Orange Hall (located down the right hallway when entering from the lobby doors). There will be seating for approximately 30 people for each seminar. Each session will last approximately one hour including a Q and A session with the seminar presenter. If you are interested in attending any of these FREE sessions, you must sign up for them by clicking on the links below. SEMINAR SCHEDULESeminar 1: Transitioning To The DCS WiFi System
Seminar 2: An Introduction To The DCS Digital Command System - Hosted by Barry Broskowitz
Seminar 3: Advanced DCS Features & Functions Using DCS WiFi - Hosted by Barry Broskowitz
You can find more information about joining the TCA or registering for York by visiting www.traincollectors.org Add WiFi To Your DCS LayoutCheck Out The Quick Start Video
Hurry Before They're Gone, Just Five Or Fewer Of These Items Remain In StockApril 11, 2018 - 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. |
Spring 2018 Special TCA York Car Announced
April 11, 2018 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced its 31st TCA York Show collector box car to be sold at the TCA York Show in York, Pennsylvania on April 19, 20, and 21, 2018. As in the past, a very limited number of these cars will be produced and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis for $40.00. MTHRRC Members attending the York show can purchase the car for $35.00. The car can be purchased at the M.T.H. booth in the Orange Hall. Interested, MTHRRC and non-MTHRRC Members can speed up the time spent waiting to pickup your car by pre-ordering it from the M.T.H. Sales Department. NOTE If ordering the car in advance, you MUST attend the York show and personally pick up your car. Cars will NOT BE SHIPPED to show attendees who fail to pick them up at York. Orders can be placed by calling 410-381-2580 and connecting to the Sales Department. HO EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotives
Click HERE to learn more about these latest releases. 2018 Volume 2 O Gauge Catalog York TCA Meet Pickup
April 11, 2018 - M.T.H. mailing list subscribers, M.T.H. Railroaders Club members (MTHRRC) and any others attending the 2018 Spring TCA York Meet in York, Pennsylvania can avoid the wait for the U.S. Postal Service by picking up the 2018 Volume 2 Premier & RailKing catalog and a selection of other M.T.H. previously printed materials beginning Thursday, April 19th at 12:00 noon. To simplify the pickup process for any of our catalogs at the show, we've included an online form that readers can print out and fill out prior to coming to the show. Bring the completed form and we will be able to process you faster through our catalog pickup line. CLICK HERE for the CATALOG PICKUP FORM Those mailing list subscribers not attending the York TCA show will begin receiving their copies when the mailing begins the week of April 29, 2018. Don't Miss Out: Order The DCS WiFi Companion (2nd Edition) Soft Cover Book
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