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

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January 30, 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 February 3, 2019

M.T.H. Electric Trains will be attending the World's Greatest Hobby On Tour Show on February 9 - 10, 2019 at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

HO, S Scale, O Scale, One Gauge and tinplate model railroading fans in the Philadelphia area 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.

Saturday, February 9, 2019: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday, February 10, 2019: 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.

It's Easy To Add WiFi To Your DCS Layout

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

February 6, 2019 - Each week, M.T.H. releases product lists spotlighting quantities of Five Or Fewer RailKing One Gauge 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 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.

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