New products from the January 2018 issue of Classic Toy Trains

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ADD SOME COLOR TO YOUR STREETS: MTH is offering four new O gauge PCC streetcar road names in colors sure to please. These include the nos. 30-5163-1 Philadelphia Suburban Transit red car (shown), 30-5165-1 Kansas City Public Service beige PCC, 30-5164-1 San Francisco blue-and-yellow streetcar, and 30-5166-1 Illinois Terminal green-and-white PCC. The cars cost $259.95 […]

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O gauge F40PH diesel from MTH

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O gauge F40PH diesel from MTH   Price: $499.95 (No. 20-20683-1) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: 2.3 smph Cnv Low: 2.9 smph High: 73.6 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 2 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit Current-production road names: Amtrak (Phase III and Phase IV), MBTA, Metra, VIA […]

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O gauge GP38-2 diesel from MTH

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O gauge GP38-2 diesel from MTH Price: $499.95 (no. 20648-1) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: 3.63 smph Cnv Low: 3.86 smph High: 66.1 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 9 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit Current-production road names: Canadian Pacific; Detroit, Toledo & Ironton; Family Lines (Seaboard); New […]

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Video: MTH S scale EMD F3 diesel

MTH S scale EMD F3 diesel locomotive on test track

The MTH S scale Electro-Motive Division F3 diesel features the firm’s Digital Command System (DCS) and Proto-Sound 3.0 system. The locomotive operates on DCS, Digital Command Control (DCC), alternating current (AC), and direct-current (DC) layouts. The model comes equipped with American Flyer style wheels and couplers, but scale parts are included. (The conversion was detailed […]

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Video: MTH S scale EMD F3 diesel

MTH S scale EMD F3 diesel locomotive on test track

The MTH S scale Electro-Motive Division F3 diesel features the firm’s Digital Command System (DCS) and Proto-Sound 3.0 system. The locomotive operates on DCS, Digital Command Control (DCC), alternating current (AC), and direct-current (DC) layouts. The model comes equipped with American Flyer style wheels and couplers, but scale parts are included. (The conversion was detailed […]

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MTH Electric Trains S scale F3

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MTH Electric Trains S scale F3 Switches inside the rear door allow selection of DCS or DCC control, as well as lighting and direction in AC or DC. The MTH F3A rides on a die-cast metal frame and is powered by a flywheel-equipped can motor. The cab includes painted engineer and fireman figures. A popular […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 66

Bob Keller standing in front of an O gauge layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Classic Toy Trains associate editor Bob Keller wants to make sure YOU get to see some of the coolest toy trains and related products on the market today! Plus, in this episode, you’ll also get to see a sneak peek of the latest […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 66

Bob Keller standing in front of an O gauge layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Classic Toy Trains associate editor Bob Keller wants to make sure YOU get to see some of the coolest toy trains and related products on the market today! Plus, in this episode, you’ll also get to see a sneak peek of the latest […]

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O gauge GE AC4400CW from MTH Electric Trains

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O gauge GE AC4400CW from MTH Electric Trains Price: $499.95 (no. 20-20641-1) Min Curve: O-42 Cmd Low: 2.89 smph Cnv Low: 3.8 smph High: 54 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 12 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit Current road names: BNSF, CSX, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern, Union […]

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MTH O gauge BL2 diesel engine

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O GAUGE BL2 DIESEL FROM MTH Price: $499.95 (no. 20-20697-1) Min Curve: O-31 Cmd Low: 2.8 smph Cnv Low: 3.0 smph High: 66.1 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 7 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit, coil couplers Current-production road names: Boston & Maine, Chesapeake & Ohio, Chicago & […]

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S gauge EMD F3 diesel from MTH Electric Trains

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S GAUGE SEABOARD F3 DIESEL FROM MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS Price: $379.95 (no. 35-20016-1) Min Curve: S-20 Cmd Low: 2.44 smph Cnv Low: 3.54 smph High: 67 smph Drawbar pull: 10.5 oz. Features: Two motor-driven trucks, Proto-Sound 3.0 command and sound system, operating couplers Current-production road names: Central RR of New Jersey, New York Central, Pennsylvania […]

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O gauge SD60E diesel from MTH Electric Trains

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O GAUGE SD60E DIESEL FROM MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS Price: $499.95 (no. 20-20594-2) Min Curve: O-42 Cmd Low: 5.9 smph Cnv Low: 6.8 smph High: 71.9 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 9.6 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, smoke unit, coil couplers Current production road name: Norfolk Southern The Norfolk Southern […]

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