Locomotives & rolling stock
E-Z Catch, 5 Tysen St., Staten Island, NY 10301, is selling a custom-run MTH Alco RS1 locomotive as part of the RailKing line (30-21283). The engine features Proto-Sound 3.0 and O-31 operation. Expected delivery in April 2025. Price: $409.85. Website: e-zcatch.com
Metropolitan Division of the TCA (METCA) offers a custom-run MTH RS1 locomotive as part of the RailKing line. The engine is available in two different cab numbers (30-21293 shown) and requires O-31 curves for operation. Expected delivery in April 2025. Price: $409.95. Website: metca.org/store.html
MTH Electric Trains, 7393 Washington Blvd. Ste. 101, Elkridge, MD 21075, is selling SW8 diesel locomotives as part of the RailKing line. The engines feature Proto-Sound 3.0 and O-27 operation and are available in six paint schemes (30-21303 shown). Expected delivery in March 2025. Price: $409.95. To order, contact your local MTH retailer or search MTH’s website for a dealer near you: https://mthtrains.com
Mr. Muffin’s Trains, 165 E. Main St., Atlanta, IN 46031, is selling a custom-run MTH 30′ Steel-sided Power Meter Car as part of the Premier line. The cars feature O-31 operation and will be available in two unique car numbers (20-94757 shown). Expected delivery in March 2025. Price: $89.95. Website: mrmuffinstrains.com
MTH Electric Trains, 7393 Washington Blvd. Ste. 101, Elkridge, MD 21075, is selling O gauge Galloping Goose diesel locomotives as part of the RailKing line. The engines feature Proto-Sound 3.0 and O-27 operation and are available in six paint schemes (30-21309 shown). Expected delivery in May 2025. Price: $329.95. To order, contact your local MTH retailer or search MTH’s website for a dealer near you: https://mthtrains.com
The Train Loft, 4007-B Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104, has announced a custom-run MTH set of 60’ streamlined passenger cars as part of the RailKing line (30-68278 shown). Cars feature O-31 operation and are available in two- or four-car sets. Expected delivery in April 2025. Price: 2 cars, $174.95; four cars, $349.95. Website: trainloft.com
Metropolitan Division of the TCA (METCA) offers a custom-run MTH 40’ boxcar as part of the RailKing line. The Levi’s boxcar is available in two paint schemes (30-71221 shown) and requires O-27 curves for operation. Expected delivery in February 2025. Price: $89.95. Website: metca.org/store.html
Atlas has released their Winter 2025 catalog.
Lionel has released their 2025 Volume 1 catalog.
Details & accessories
Nassau Hobby Center, 13 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY 11520, offers custom-run MTH O scale Lighted Subway Entrances as part of the RailKing line. This accessory features a simulated staircase with lighted entrance globes, and is available in three versions (30-90723 shown). Estimated delivery in April 2025. Price: $32.99. Website: nassauhobby.com
Menards has released the O Scale Texaco Beam Pump (2759394). The accessory measures 8″ x 3 5/8″ and includes a shed, two figures, Jack the German shepherd, and an animated arm. Accessory requires Menard’s 4.5 volt power supply, sold separately. Price: $39.99. Order from menards.com/trains
Books & media
Relive the glory days — and fall — of the Southern Pacific’s “Golden Empire” in this 100-page special issue. We’ll examine the SP’s passenger operations, steam locomotives, infrastructure and more in 11 feature stories. We’ll also map the fate of its routes after the road’s 1996 merger into rival Union Pacific. Price: $12.99. Order from shop.trains.com.
Learn how to build a detailed, smooth-running layout with the proper foundation. This updated edition of Basic Model Railroad Benchwork by Jeff Wilson shows you how to design, build, and maintain all types of benchwork for small, large permanent, and portable railroads. Price: $21.99. Order from shop.trains.com.
Neal Schorr is an excellent author and modeler whose work has been featured often in the pages of Classic Toy Trains. We’re delighted to offer two new downloadable PDF collections featuring his work. Check out both Volume 1 and Volume 2. Order from shop.trains.com.
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