Uncataloged O Scale Premier Steel Caboose NOW IN STOCK

September 26, 2026 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has released an exclusive and uncataloged Premier O Scale Steel Caboose in unique Cheerwine livery for exclusive distribution for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer The Train Loft. The caboose is now available in very limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis.

Item No. 20-91917 Cheerwine Steel Caboose
Car No. 1917
Sale Price: $99.95
Download The Order Form: HERE to order this item from Train Loft.

ABOUT THE PREMIER O SCALE STEEL CABOOSE

The offset steel caboose, with its distinctive off-center cupola, was born out of necessity and innovation. As railroads transitioned from wood to all-steel construction in the mid-20th century, cabooses needed to keep up. The traditional cupola, centered on the car roof, was often too low for the crew to see over the taller freight cars of the era.

Engineers at major railroads like the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) solved this problem by shifting the cupola to one side of the car. This clever design provided the crew with a clear, unobstructed view of the entire train, improving safety and operational efficiency. The offset steel caboose became a common sight across the American rail network for decades, a testament to practical design and the relentless evolution of the railroad industry.

• Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Body
• Metal Wheels and Axles
• Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks
• Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
• O Scale Kadee Compatible Coupler Mounting Pads
• Colorful, Attractive Paint Schemes
• Fast-Angle Wheel Sets
• Needle-Point Axles
• 1:48 Scale Dimensions
• Caboose Interiors With Overhead Lighting
• Brakeman Figure
• Separate Metal Handrails
• Decorative Brake Wheels
• 1:48 Scale Dimensions
• Unit Measures: 10 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Operates On O-31 Curves

EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE THRU

The Train Loft
4007-B Country Club Road
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104
336-760-9817
www.trainloft.com
JKonc52032@aol.com

New Long Island Paint Scheme Added To Premier RS-3 Production

September 8, 2026 - M.T.H. Electric Trains will be adding a third Long Island Premier O Scale RS-3 Diesel Locomotive to this winter's production run announced during the week of August 30th. The third scheme will feature the classic Dashing Dan paint scheme and comes in two different cab numbers in both hi-rail and scale wheel configurations. The locomotives are expected to begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in December 2026.

Check out all 12 paint schemes by going HERE.

These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing the 2026 Premier O Scale 40’ AAR Box Car in SIX different livery configurations next Spring. Each of these offerings are limited in production and expected to begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in May 2027.

Check out each of these offerings HERE.

These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

Check out each of these offerings HERE.

These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.