O gauge locomotives & rolling stock
Atlas O, 378 Florence Ave., Hillside NJ 07205, has announced a 55-ton coal hopper car as part of the Premier line. The model features wire grab irons, opening sprung doors, and operates on O-31 curves. It’s available in six paint schemes (3005826 shown). Price: $99.95. Website: shop.atlasrr.com.
Atlas O, 378 Florence Ave., Hillside NJ 07205, releases both 40’ hi-cube containers and 20’ refrigerated containers (3002594 shown). Both items are compatible with Atlas O well cars. Both types of containers are available in 6 different paint schemes. Price: Hi-cube, $26.95; refrigerated, $24.95. Website: shop.atlasrr.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, 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
Berwyn’s Toys & Trains, 7025 Ogden Ave., Berwyn IL 60402, offers an MTH custom-run three-bay cylindrical hopper car as part of the Premier line. The cars feature Chicago NorthWestern livery and are available in two numbers. Estimated release in third quarter of 2024. Price: $69.99. Order from Berwyn’s at https://berwynstoytrains.com.
MTH, 739 Washington Blvd., Ste. 101, Elkridge, MD 21075, is selling ES44 diesel locomotives as part of the Premier line. The engines feature CSX-heritage graphics and O-42 operation (20-21937 shown, 20-21938). Expected delivery in January 2025. Price: $629.95. To order, contact your local MTH retailer or search MTH’s website for a dealer near you: https://mthtrains.com
The Lionel Operating Train Society (LOTS) is offering a custom-run MTH 3-bay Cylindrical Hopper Car as part of the Premier line. The car features Canadian Pacific Kansas City graphics and is available in two car numbers (20-96840 shown). Price: Order from LOTS at lots-trains.org.
Trainworld, 751 McDonald Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218, is selling an MTH custom-run Flat Car with Lighted Christmas Trees (30-76924, 30-76925, shown). The cars feature two Christmas Trees, decorated gifts, and strings of Christmas lights. Expected delivery in November 2024. Price: $84.99. Order from trainworld.com
Berwyn’s Toys & Trains, 7025 Ogden Ave., Berwyn IL 60402, offers an MTH custom-run SD50 diesel locomotive (20-21917, 20-21918 shown) as part of the Premier line. The engines feature Proto-Sound 3.0, Chicago North Western graphics, and are available in two cab numbers. Estimated release in December 2024. Price: $559.99. Order from Berwyn’s at https://berwynstoytrains.com.
The Train Loft, 4007-B Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC, 27104, announces a custom-run MTH 40-foot boxcar as part of the RailKing line (No. 30-71206). The boxcar features Cheerwine graphics with an operating AC power meter. Expected delivery in November 2024. Price: $84.95. Order by calling 336-760-9817 or email jkonc52032@aol.com
Mr. Muffin’s Trains, 165 E. Main St., Atlanta, IN 46031, is offering a custom-run MTH Z-6 4-6-6-4 Challenger steam locomotive as part of the Premier line (No. 20-3952). The engine features Proto-Sound 3.0 with digital command system, a quillable whistle, O-72 operation, and much more. Expected delivery in December 2024. Price: $1,529.96. Order from mrmuffinstrains.com.
Mr. Muffin’s Trains, 165 E. Main St., Atlanta, IN 46031, is offering a custom-run MTH Fish Belly Hopper Car as part of the Premier line. The cars are available as single cars or in six-car sets, each with unique car numbers (20-95721 shown). Expected delivery in November 2024. Price: single car, $62.96; $349.95 six-pack. Order from mrmuffinstrains.com.
S gauge items
The Golden Gate American Flyer Club offers a custom-run Lionel State Belt Railroad flatcar with beams in S gauge. The cars are sold in two packs with different numbers and come in a commemorative box to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. Price: $170 plus $15 shipping. Order from ggafc.org
CatsPaw Innovations LLC, 1225 Coan Dr., Locust Grove, GA 30248, is selling a 1:64 scale Transfer Station with Animation kit. The kit includes the station and InvisaTrax components for animation. An accessory package is available for $24.50, which includes detail pieces and two figures. The building’s footprint measures 8” wide by 16” long. Price: $219.99 plus shipping. Order at catzpawstore.myshopify.com
CatsPaw Innovations LLC, 1225 Coan Dr., Locust Grove, GA 30248, has several 1:64 scale figures. Shown is Boy Climbing Through Fence (PS40). Price: $8.99. Order at catzpawstore.myshopify.com
Structures
Menards has released Liam’s Custard stand. Read more here.
Menards has released a Wooden Warehouse (No. 275-9378). The structure measures 8” x 6” x 4 ⅜”, including the base. It includes scenic details, weathering, and Jack the German Shepherd. Price: $39.99 Order from menards.com/trains.
Accessories & details
Atlas O, 378 Florence Ave., Hillside NJ 07205, has announced O scale 1973 Ford F-150 pickup truck models. The trucks are available in 8 different paint schemes (No. 3002487 shown). Price: $29.95. Website: shop.atlasrr.com.
Books & media
Classic Toy Trains announces their latest special issue, Display Layouts & Showrooms. In this all-new 100-page special issue from Classic Toy Trains, you will discover 60 of the greatest postwar Lionel and American Flyer layouts. Display Layouts and Showrooms contains information and pictures you’ve never seen before! All new material from Senior Editor Roger Carp. Price: $13.99. Order from https://shop.trains.com/collections/special-issues/products/display-layouts-and-showrooms
Trains.com also offers a 2025 Lionel calendar. Lionel train enthusiasts can enjoy months of O-gauge action in this full-color Lionel calendar featuring steam, diesel, rolling stock and accessories from the world’s favorite toy-train maker. Officially licensed by Lionel, the calendar also includes detailed captions describing each item featured. Price: $16.99. Order from shop.trains.com
Bruce C. Greenberg has completed the third and final volume covering the prewar history of Lionel O gauge locomotives and rolling stock from 1915 to 1942. The 344-page hardbound Greenberg’s Guide to Lionel Trains, O Gauge: 1937-1942 includes chapters about Lionel’s marketing plans and innovative engineering. Price: $110 plus $7 shipping. Order at Brinkmannpub.com or by calling 571-723-2333.
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