Locomotives & rolling stock
MTH, 739 Washington Blvd., Ste. 101, Elkridge, MD 21075, has FM Erie-built Diesel Locomotives as part of the Premier line. Engines will operate on O-42 curves, feature Proto-Sound 3.0, and will be available in six paint schemes (20-21852 shown). The engines will be sold as unpowered A units or as an A-B set. Expected delivery in February 2025. Price $259.95 unpowered A unit; $1,049.95 A-B set. To order, contact your local MTH retailer or search MTH’s website for a dealer near you: mthtrains.com
The Metropolitan Division of the Train Collectors Association (METCA), is selling a custom-run Lionel steel side reefer in a Texas Special paint scheme. Expected delivery in mid 2025. Price: $99.99. Order from metca.org/store.
The Train Loft, 4007-B Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104, has announced a custom-run MTH Flat Car with 48’ trailer as part of the Premier line. The car will be available in two numbers (20-95779 shown) and features O-31 operation. Expected delivery in February 2025. Price: $84.95. Order from thetrainloft.com.
The Metropolitan Division of the Train Collectors Association (METCA), is selling a custom-run Lionel 6464 boxcar featuring graphics of Germany’s Checkpoint Charlie. Expected delivery in mid 2025. Price: $99.99. Order from metca.org/store.
MTH Electric Trains, 7393 Washington Blvd. Ste. 101, Elkridge, MD 21075, is selling a UP FEF 4-8-4 Northern steam locomotive as part of the Premier line. The engines are available in three paint schemes in multiple cab numbers, and either oil and coal tenders (20-3956-1 shown). Requires O-72 curves for operation. Expected delivery in April 2025. Price: $1,599.95. To order, contact your local MTH retailer or search MTH’s website for a dealer near you: https://mthtrains.com
Holly Beach Train Depot, 4712 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, NJ 08360, has announced custom-run MTH 60’ Madison Passenger Cars as part of the RailKing line. The cars will be available singly (30-69371 shown) or in two- and four-car sets. Expected delivery in January 2025. Price: $89.95, single car; $175.95, two-car set; $329.95, four-car set. Website: hollybeachtraindepot.com
The Metropolitan Division of the Train Collectors Association (METCA), is selling a custom-run MTH boxcar as part of the RailKing line. One road number is available in a pink paint scheme and another road number in a black paint scheme. Expected delivery in mid 2025. Price: $89.99, single car; $169.99, both cars. Order from metca.org/store.
Trainworld, 751 McDonald Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218, has a custom-run MTH Modern Tank Car as part of the RailKing line (30-73639 shown). The cars are available in two unique car numbers and require O-27 curves for operation. Estimated delivery in January 2025. Website: trainworld.com
The Metropolitan Division of the Train Collectors Association (METCA), is selling a custom-run Lionel GG1 as part of the VisionLine. Expected delivery in mid 2025. Price: $1,599.99. Order from metca.org/store.
MTH Electric Trains, 7393 Washington Blvd. Ste. 101, Elkridge, MD 21075, offers a GP7 diesel locomotive as part of the Premier line. The engines feature Proto-Sound 3.0, are available in six paint schemes (20-29050-1 shown), and require O-31 curves for operation. Expected delivery in March 2025. Price: $599.95. To order, contact your local MTH retailer or search MTH’s website for a dealer near you: https://mthtrains.com
MTH Electric Trains, 7393 Washington Blvd. Ste. 101, Elkridge, MD 21075, offers 40’ Double Door Boxcars in six different liveries (30-71227 shown) as part of the RailKing line. Expected delivery in February 2025. Price: $64.95. To order, contact your local MTH retailer or search MTH’s website for a dealer near you: https://mthtrains.com
MTH Electric Trains, 7393 Washington Blvd. Ste. 101, Elkridge, MD 21075, is releasing 4-Bay Hopper Cars as part of the RailKing line. The cars are available as individually or as a three-car set. Expected delivery in January 2025. Price: $64.95, single car; $179.95, set of four. To order, contact your local MTH retailer or search MTH’s website for a dealer near you: https://mthtrains.com
Dixie Union Station and E-Z Catch are selling a custom-run MTH Modern Tank Car as part of the RailKing line. The cars are available in two unique car numbers (30-1893-1 shown) and require O-31 curves for operation. Expected delivery in January 2025. Price: $69.95. Order from rockyland@dixieunionstation.net or e-zcatch.square.site/
Lionel has released a Legacy Berkshire No. 1225 in celebration of the 20th anniversary release of The Polar Express movie (No. 2431470). The engine features operation via Bluetooth, Legacy control mode, TMCC, or conventional mode with a standard transformer. The “Plasma-coated” paint scheme is available only from the Lionel website. Price: $1,699.99. Website: lionelstore.com
Lionel is selling a boxcar with Angela Trotta Thomas graphics on the side. This car (2228020) features a GG1 locomotive. The car operates on O-27 minimum curves. Price: $99.99. Website: lionelstore.com
Trainworld, 751 McDonald Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218, is selling a custom-Run MTH O Gauge Modern Tank Car in unique Gusher Oil Livery “Texas Tea” as part of the RailKing line. (30-73650, 30-73651). Cars will be available in two numbers. Expected delivery in the first quarter of 2025. Website: trainworld.com
Trainworld, 751 McDonald Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218, offers a custom-run MTH O Gauge Modern Tank Car celebrating Aerospace Engineering (Ben’s Trains) as part of the RailKing line (30-73639, 70-73640). Cars will be available in two numbers. Expected delivery in the first quarter of 2025. Website: trainworld.com
Trainworld, 751 McDonald Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218, is selling a custom-run MTH H 4-6-2 Imperial P47 Pacific Steam Engine as part of the RailKing line. The engines feature ProtoSound 3.0 and O-31 operation. Cab No. 1961 and 1963 pay tribute to John F. Kennedy and cab No. 1981 and 1985 pay tribute to Ronald Reagan (30-1885-1, 30-1886-1, 30-1887-1, 30-1888-1). Expected delivery in the second quarter of 2025. Website: trainworld.com
Details & accessories
Hobby Express, 1713 Route 228, Cranberry Township, PA, offers a custom-run MTH lighted billboard (30-90720). Expected delivery in December 2024. Price: $39.99. Website: hobbyexpressinc.com
The Choo Choo Barn, 216 Gap Rd., Strasburg, PA 17579, is selling a custom-run MTH lighted billboard (30-90721). Expected delivery in January 2025. Price: $49.95. To order, call the Choo Choo Barn at 717-687-7911.
Trainworld, 751 McDonald Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11218, offers a custom-run MT O Gauge lighted billboard featuring an iconic Coney Island amusement Park scene (30-90712).
Expected delivery in the first quarter of 2025. Website: trainworld.com
Books & media
Ron’s Books, PO Box 714, Harrison, NY 10528, is selling Exploring the Chicago & North Western in Illinois and Iowa with Randy J. Williams. The 86-page book explores the C&NW during the 1970s and 80s. Price: $50. Order from ronsbooks.com
Lionel Trains: Best Layouts & Store Displays (a previous special interest publication) is no longer available in print. But we’re making it available as a digital download in PDF form to enhance your enjoyment of the toy train hobby. Lionel Trains: Best Layouts & Store Displays features content written by renowned toy train historian Roger Carp. Inside the issue you’ll find 50+ factory display layouts, with pictures, plans, and stories. You’ll see the magical displays from your youth and also learn how to build your own display layout. Price: $12.95. Website: shop.trains.com
Project Roar has released Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains! A Photo History of an American Icon. This hardcover book by CTT’s Senior Editor Roger Carp presents 100 stunning photo essays that reveal how Lionel electric trains became an American cultural and social icon of the 20th century. The book is 8 1/2″ x 11, 224 pages, and contains more than 220 photos and images. Price: $49.95. Order from projectroar.com.
Miscellaneous
Celebrate your favorite toy train magazine with this exclusive Classic Toy Trains t-shirt! This t-shirt is made from 100% combed cotton and features an embroidered CTT magazine logo. Available in sizes small through 2XL. Price: $24.95. Website: shop.trains.com
