Locomotives & rolling stock
Pat’s Trains has announced a custom-run MTH AC6000 engine as part of the Premier line. The engine features Proto-Sound 3.0, operates on O-42 curves, and is decorated in B&O livery. Two versions will be available, cab No. 7813 (20-21933-1, shown) and cab No. 7814 (20-21934-1). Expected delivery in August. Price: $549.99. Order from Pat’s Trains at patstrains.com.
Stockyard Express LLC, 49293 Plate Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074, has released a custom-run MTH Alco PA diesel locomotive as part of the RailKing line (30-32363-1). The engine features Proto-Sound 3.0, O-31 operation, and graphics for the Cuyahoga Valley. Expected delivery in September 2024. Price: $389.95. Order from Stockyard Express at https://stockyardexpressllc.com/
Stockyard Express LLC, 49293 Plate Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074, has released a custom-run MTH Flat Car with Pup Trailers as part of the Premier line (20-95569, shown, 20-95570). The cars feature Nickel Plate Road livery and will be offered in two car numbers. Expected delivery in November 2024. Price: $79.95. Order from Stockyard Express at https://stockyardexpressllc.com/
The Train Loft, 4007-B Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104, announces a custom-run MTH SD35 locomotive as part of the Premier line (20-21773-1, shown, 20-21774-1). The engine features Santa Fe “Blue Bonnet” livery, Proto-Sound 3.0, O-42 operation, onboard DCC/DCS decoder, and much more. Price: $579.95. Order from trainloft.com
Mr. Muffin’s Trains, 165 E. Main St., Atlanta IN 46031, has announced a custom-run MTH O scale Flat Car with Pup Trailers as part of the Premier line (20-95735 and 20-95736, shown). The cars feature Minneapolis & St Louis livery and will be offered in two car numbers. Expected delivery in November 2024. Price: $80.95. Order by calling 765-292-2022 or visit mrmuffinstrains.com
The Knights of Columbus Monsignor Sherman Council No. 5103, 7903 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385, is selling two custom-run Lionel boxcars. The 2024 Keep Christ in Christmas boxcar (2401810) is expected to deliver before Christmas. The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree 125th Anniversary boxcar (2501030) will be available in February 2025. Price: $95 each. Order at ww.kofc5103.org.
The Metropolitan Division of the Train Collectors Association (METCA) is selling a custom-run Lionel 0-4-0 Legacy Halloween steam locomotive. The engine features Halloween graphics and a spooky sound feature. Expected delivery in Fall 2024. Price: $699.99. Order from metca.org
Patrick’s Trains, 142 29th St., Wheeling, WV 26003, is selling a custom-run MTH Extended Vision Caboose as part of the RailKing line (30-77409, 30-77410, shown). The caboose features Santa Fe “Black Bonnet” livery and two different cab numbers. Estimated delivery is September 2024. Price: $79.99. Order from patstrains.com
The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) is selling a custom-run Lionel Christmas boxcar (2401570). The car is 10 1/2″ long with opening 3-panel doors, and operates on O-31 curves. Members can order up to two cars. Price: $99. To learn more visit lionelcollectors.org or call the business office at 815-223-0115.
The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) is selling a custom-run Lionel Visionline GG1. The engine includes standard Legacy features, LED lighting with bi-color marker lights, and much more. LCCA members can obtain a special price for this engine, but the orders must be received by August 23, 2024. To corder, call 815-223-0115 during business hours and ask for Cathy Rois. To learn more about the LCCA, visit their website at lionelcollectors.org.
Accessories & details
Mr. Muffin’s Trains is offering a custom-run MTH city building as part of the RailKing line (30-90697). The two-story structure is fully assembled with a lighted interior and Mr. Muffins graphics. Estimated delivery in October 2024. Price: $69.95. Order from Mr. Muffins at www.mrmuffinstrains.com.
MTH Electric Trains has announced five new O Scale Lighted Billboards as part of the RailKing line (30-90698, shown 30-90699, 30-90700, 30-90701, 30-90702). The fully-assembled billboard is mounted on a base for placement anywhere on a layout, and has three overhead lamps for lighting. Price: $39.95. Expected delivery in December 2024. Website: mthtrains.com
Books & media
Firecrown Media is selling LEGO Train Projects (69799). This book will guide you through building seven detailed train models to get your brick citizens riding the rails in style. Featuring clear, full color, step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy to build fun, realistic models that will delight train lovers of all ages. This book is 208 pages and contains 7 projects. Price: $24.95. Order from shop.trains.com
Lionel historian Bob Osterhoff has released another DVD filled with documents from the company’s past: Lionel Military and Wartime Production: Hillside, N.J., Factory Documentation. An HTML-based application designed to function best on any MS-Windows-based operating system, it can be ordered for $20 plus $5 shipping from Bob Osterhoff, 1622 Garden Valley Dr., Wildwood, MO 63038. To learn more, go to trainpaper.com
Project Roar Publishing announces a second edition of Authoritative Guide to Lionel’s Postwar Operating Cars. Authors Joseph Algozzini and Emanuel Piazza have updated information, rarity ratings, and pricing data to make this reference book more valuable to collectors and operators. Priced at $54.94 plus shipping, this saddle-stitched paperback can be ordered from projectroar.com
