Monthly 2017 Vol. 1 Catalog Premier Spotlight

January 18, 2017 - Each month throughout the year, M.T.H. will be spotlighting various items from our 2017 O Gauge Volume 1 catalog.  This week's feature will focus on the Premier O Scale EMD BL-2 Diesel Locomotive, 3GS21B Genset Diesel Engine, USRA 0-8-0 Steam Locomotive and select Premier Freight Cars including the O Scale 2-Bay Offset Hopper Cars & 6-Car sets and 40' Box Car & 6-Car Sets.  Each of these items are currently slated to begin delivering in March 2017.

EMD BL-2 Diesel Locomotive  - Ford had the Edsel and General Motors had the BL2. While EMD, the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors, dominated the road diesel market from 1939 onward, competitor Alco in 1941 introduced a new design that that would shape the look of American diesels for decades: the road switcher. Alco's groundbreaking RS-1 combined the versatility of a switcher with the speed and power of a road engine. Its side and end walkways allowed better visibility from the cab and gave switching crews a place to stand, while side hood doors offered better maintenance access.continue reading

Genset Diesel Engine - Known also as an Ultra Low Emissions Locomotive (ULEL), the GenSet engine was the brainchild of Mike Iden of the Union Pacific. Looking to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, Iden envisioned a diesel locomotive with multiple engine/generator sets, each of which would turn on only when needed. Working with diesel builder and remanufacturer National Railway Equipment, Iden created an experimental prototype that proved its worth in 2005 and spawned a new type of road switcher - the ultimate "smart" locomotive.                   continue reading		USRA 0-8-0 Steam Locomotive - During World War I, Uncle Sam nationalized the railroads when they proved unequal to the task of moving massive amounts of men and material for the war effort. The agency that ran the trains was the United States Railroad Administration, or USRA, and one of its chief accomplishments was the creation of 12 steam engine designs that lasted for decades. One of the most popular was an 0-8-0 switcher that eventually appeared on 52 railroads.     continue reading

2-Bay Offset Hopper Car & Matching 6-Car Sets - Unlike equipment that carried a variety of loads, like boxcars, flatcars, and gondolas, the "sawtooth" style coal hopper was designed in the late 1800s specifically for one purpose: transporting coal from mines to customers. Its capacity matched the volume of coal that a pair of typical freight trucks could carry. And its slope sheets — the angled floors at either end of the car — were set at precisely the angle at which coal would flow easily from its bottom doors.                  continue reading		40' Box Car  - With see-through roof walks, grab irons, and other separately added parts, this model is a detailed replica of the Pullman-Standard PS-1 boxcar. Pullman had been making freight cars for more than half a century when it hit a home run with the PS-1. Introduced in 1947, it set the standard for postwar American freight cars. What made the PS-1 a landmark was its welded construction — an area in which Pullman led the industry. In addition to lighter weight, welding offered superior strength and better resistance to weather and corrosion than contemporary riveted cars.     continue reading

Each of the above Premier Line items can be ordered through any M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

To see the entire 2017 Volume 1 Premier Lineup, click here.

2015 Virginia Train Collectors Uncataloged O Gauge Car Now Available

January 18, 2017 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has been producing uncataloged O Gauge cars for the Virginia Train Collectors club for several years. The latest offering in the VTC car series promotes the VTC's 40th anniversary in a Premier Line O Scale 50' Double Door Box Car in Chesapeake & Ohio livery. This handsome, one of a kind car is adorned in a stunning all-black finish with white graphics. Sporting car number 7616 for the VTC, the pad printed graphics include the club logo. Only 72 of these cars have been produced and are offered on a first come, first served basis. Don't miss out on this beautiful car – send in your order today!

By opening up sales to non-VTC members, these cars are sure to sell thru in a short time. Interested fans should download the car ORDER FORM and mail the completed form along with payment to ensure delivery of this very limited offering.

Item No. Chesapeake & Ohio 50' Double Door Box Car
VTC Club Price: $75.00 (plus shipping)

M.T.H. Show Schedule For Week of January 15, 2017

M.T.H. Electric Trains will be attending the World's Greatest Hobby On Tour Show on January 21 - 22, 2017 at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup (Seattle), Washington.

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.

• World's Greatest Hobby On Tour - Seattle, WA

Saturday, January 21, 2017: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday, January 22, 2017: 10:00am - 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 8, 2017

January 18, 2017 - To review last week's list of the O Gauge items M.T.H. Electric Trains released during the week of January 8, 2017 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.

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

January 18, 2017 - 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

Check Out The MTH Smart Phone App

M.T.H. Electric Trains has published its first smartphone and tablet app for controlling a DCS layout wirelessly to the Apple App Store and Google Play stores.

The App provides access to the M.T.H. website allowing visitors to quickly find the latest news, search for products, watch product videos and much, much more.

The app can also control a DCS layout from any smartphone or tablet when paired with a DCS Wi-Fi Interface Unit and DCS Track Interface Unit. Both iOS and Android versions are FREE with an option for in-app purchase upgrades.

Learn more about the app by clicking HERE.