Locomotives & rolling stock
MTH has a series of Christmas items as part of their RailKing line. Available items include an O gauge Railing Alco PA A unit diesel (30-21253, $399.95, shown), an ES44AC Imperial diesel engine (30-21238, $399.95), a 4-car double-door plugged boxcar set (30-70131, $349.95), and much more. Delivery expected in October 2024. Learn more on the MTH website at mthtrains.com.
Pat’s Trains, 142 29th St., Wheeling WV, 26003, is offering a custom-run Lionel Legacy “Black Bonnet” Santa Fe SD70ACe (No. 2433820). The engine runs in Legacy, TrainMaster, or conventional mode and includes Bluetooth control and Lionel Voice Control. The 19″ long engine requires O-36 or larger curves. Price: $649.99. Order at patstrains.com.
Pat’s Trains, 142 29th St., Wheeling WV, 26003, has a custom-run MTH RailKing “Black Bonnet” Santa Fe Alco PA AA diesel set with Proto-Sound 3 (No. 30-21085-1). The engine features onboard DCC/DCS decoder, locomotive speed control, and requires O-31 curves to operate. An unpowered B unit (No. 30-21085-3) is also available in the “Black Bonnet” paint scheme. Price: $469.95 for AA set; $169.95 for unpowered B unit. Order at patstrains.com.
Lionel Trains has introduced new items in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of The Polar Express movie. The No. 2419020 S gauge 20th anniversary American Flyer boxcar features a metal frame, opening doors, and die-cast metal trucks. Price: $69.99. The No. 2428170 O gauge 20th anniversary illuminated boxcar with sound features bell sounds from the movie, illuminated ticket graphics, and more. Price: $159.99. See more at lionel.com
Berwyn’s Toys & Trains, 7025 Ogden Ave., Berwyn IL 60402, has a custom-run MTH Premier SD35. The engine features Proto-Sound 3, high rail wheels, onboad DCS/DCC decoder, and more. Available in Penn Central, cab numbers 6011 and 6022. Engine expected in third quarter of 2024. Price: $549.99. Order from https://berwynstoytrains.com.
Berwyn’s Toys & Trains, 7025 Ogden Ave., Berwyn IL 60402, has a custom-run MTH SD45 as part of the RailKing line. The engine features Proto-Sound 3, high rail wheels, onboad DCS/DCC decoder, and more. Available in Penn Central, cab numbers 6219 and 6132. Engine expected in third quarter of 2024. Price: $389.99. Order from https://berwynstoytrains.com.
Structures & accessories
Menards sells an O scale Water Tower (2759298). This 14” high accessory features LED lighting and brackets in the base to fasten the tower to your layout. The tower requires Menard’s 4.5-volt power supply (No. 2794061, 2794062, or 2794050, sold separately). Price: $24.99. Order from menards.com/trains
Details
JLM Trains LLC, 17 Douglas Rd., Freehold NJ 07728, sells replacement baggage trucks with loads to fit the Lionel No. 356 Operating Freight Station. The trucks are sold in pairs and are available in three colors (red, dark green, light green). The firm also sells individual baggage loads. Price: $40 for the loaded baggage trucks; $25 for baggage load. Website: jlmtrains.com
Tools
The Kalmbach Hobby Store sells Dust Dabber from Woodland Scenics. This gel safely removes dust, dirt, and debris from your water features. It can also be used on other solid surfaces around your scenes. Price $6.99. Order from KalmbachHobbyStore.com
Books & media
Modeling the Oil Industry (12848), by Jeff Wilson, explains how to model this dynamic and fascinating industry, from its facilities to operations. You’ll get historical and up-to-date facts and figures about the history of the oil industry and its relationship with the railroads; how oil is extracted, refined, and moved to market; how local petroleum dealers (“jobbers”) operate; and much more. The 112-page book costs $21.99. Order from KalmbachHobbyStore.com
Missed April’s product news? Read it now.
