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Uncataloged RailKing One Gauge U.S. Army G Scale F-3 A Unit Diesel NOW IN STOCK

November 27, 2024 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has released an uncataloged production of the 2024 RailKing One Gauge G Scale F-3 Diesel Locomotive in U.S. Army livery for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Trainworld in Brooklyn, New York. The locomotive is now IN-STOCK in very limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis.

70-2179-1 U.S. Army F-3 A Unit Diesel With Proto-Sound 3.0
Cab No. 42
Sale Price: $699.99
Click HERE to order from Trainworld.

ABOUT THE RAILKING ONE GAUGE G SCALE F-3 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE

From 1942-1945, Electro-Motive Division's F-unit was the only road freight diesel built in America. While the War Production Board limited competitors Alco and Baldwin to diesel switcher and steam locomotive production during World War II, EMD's 1,350 hp FT became a runaway best-seller. By the war's end, Electro Motive had a lead over its competitors that would last until it closed its doors.

With production restrictions lifted and the U.S. economy humming with pent-up demand, railroads clamored for new diesels to replace a steam fleet exhausted by wartime traffic. In July 1946, EMD introduced a new model F-unit, the F3. Horsepower was upgraded to 1,500 and lessons learned on the FT gave the F3 better reliability and lower maintenance. Under the hood throbbed an improved 567-series V-12 engine. With 567 inches of displacement per cylinder, this same engine would power virtually the entire first generation of EMD diesel locomotives.

The F3 hit the market in an era when almost every boy in America wanted toy trains for Christmas, and F3 models quickly became a hot topic in letters to Santa. Such was the desire of railroads for publicity that Lionel® convinced the Santa Fe, the New York Central, and EMD to share the tooling costs for its top-of-the-line F3. Even today, half a century later, the Santa Fe F-unit remains an icon of railroading to the American public.

Order directly from:

Trainworld
751 McDonald Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11218
718-436-7072

www.trainworld.com
Orders@trainworld.com

RailKing One Gauge Items Just Released During The Week Of November 17, 2024

November 27, 2024 - To review last week's list of the RailKing One Gauge G Scale items M.T.H. Electric Trains released during the week of November 17, 2024, 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.

M.T.H. Electric Trains will begin shipping the DCS Wi-Fi Interface Unit (WTIU) to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in early November. Designed to revolutionize the way model train enthusiasts interact with their layouts, the DCS WTIU allows users to seamlessly operate their trains using the MTH DCS mobile app, offering convenience and greater control over their model railroad. Whether through the default dedicated MTH Wi-Fi network or integration into an existing home network, the WTIU is an all-in-one system that is easy to set up and begin using.

There are new versions of the iOS and Android apps being released on Friday, November 1, 2024. Users should make sure their devices are upgraded with the new apps when they're released. You must have the new apps to use the WTIU.

Check out the announcement HERE.