Uncataloged Premier Union Pacific No. 3985 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Locomotive Announced

July 13, 2016 - M.T.H. Electric Trains is producing an exclusive and uncataloged Premier Line O Scale Union Pacific Challenger Steam Locomotive featuring cab no. 3985. Available in limited quantities this locomotive can be ordered through any M.T.H. Authorized Retailer on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!

Item No. 20-3687-1 Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger Steam Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 (Hi-rail Wheels)
Cab No. 3985
MSRP: $1,599.95
Arriving: December 2016

FEATURES

Intricately Detailed, Die-Cast Boiler and Chassis
Intricately Detailed, Die-Cast Tender Body
Authentic Paint Scheme
Real Tender Coal Load
Die-Cast Locomotive Trucks
Handpainted Engineer and Fireman Figures
Metal Handrails, Whiste and Bell
Metal Wheels and Axles
Remote-Controlled Proto-Coupler
O Scale Kadee-Compatible Coupler Mounting Pads
Prototypical Rule 17 Lighting
Constant Voltage LED Headlight
Operating LED Firebox Glow
Operating LED Marker Lights
Operating LED Numberboard Lights
Lighted LED Cab Interior
Operating Tender LED Back-up Light
Powerful 7-Pole Precision Flywheel-Equipped Motor
Synchronized Puffing ProtoSmoke System
Steaming Quillable Whistle
Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments
Wireless Drawbar
1:48 Scale Dimensions
Onboard DCC/DCS Decoder
Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable
Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Quillable Whistle With Freight Yard Proto-Effects
Unit Measures:32 x 3 1/8 x 4 1/8
Operates On O-72 Curves

Enhance Your Challenger With An Auxiliary Tender

Item No. 20-3558 Union Pacific Auxiliary Water Tender I (Hi-Rail Wheels)
MSRP: $249.95
Arriving: December 2016

Item No. 20-3559 Union Pacific Auxiliary Water Tender I (Hi-Rail Wheels)
MSRP: $249.95
Arriving: December 2016

Item No. 20-3560 Union Pacific Auxiliary Water Tender I (Hi-Rail Wheels)
MSRP: $249.95
Arriving: December 2016

Available in limited quantites any of these auxiliary tenders can be ordered through any M.T.H. Authorized Retailer on a first-come, first-served basis.

Monthly 2016 RailKing Ready-to-Run O Gauge Catalog Product Spotlight

July 12, 2016 - Each month throughout the year, M.T.H. will be spotlighting various items from our 2016 RailKing O Gauge Ready-to-Run catalog. This week's feature will focus on the RailKing ES44 Diesel Heritage Sets in Southern, Long Island, BNSFand CSX roadnames as well as SD70ACe Diesel Heritage Sets in Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific, New York Central and Chicago North Western roadnames. The spotlight also includes SD70ACe Diesel and Bay-Window Caboose Sets in Norfolk Southern First Responders and Norfolk Southern Veterans schemes along with a variety of 4-Bay Hopper Cars. Each of these items are currently slated to begin delivering in September 2016.



Southern ES44 Diesel Hertiage SetThe Norfolk Southern operates a fleet of 20 Heritage freight diesels, honoring "fallen flag" railroads that have been merged into the NS. The ES44AC shown on these pages honors the Southern Railway, whose freight cars proudly carried the slogan "Southern Gives a Green Light to Innovation." continue reading		Long Island ES44 Diesel Heritage Set, At the heart of the Evolution Series is a brand new prime mover, the four-cycle, 12-cylinder GEVO-12. While producing the same 4400 horsepower as its 16-cylinder FDL-series predecessor, the GEVO-12 uses less fuel and spits out 40% fewer emissions. GE claims the EVOs are "the most fuel-efficient, most environmentally friendly diesel locomotives in history." continue reading



BNSF ES44 Diesel Hertiage Set - Our superbly detailed, top-of-the-line RailKing Imperial model of this modern freight mover features a full range of locomotive sounds recorded from an actual ES44AC. Outfitted with twin powerful flywheel-equipped motors, all-metal wheels and gears, and our revolutionary Proto-Speed Control, our ES44AC will haul long freights at any speed from a crawl to full throttle. continue reading		CSX ES44 Diesel Heritage Set - Everything about these locomotives has been examined, questioned, and re-thought, generating 25 new U.S. patents in the process. Today ES44ACs are rostered by every one of the Class 1 roads that dominate rail transportation in North America: Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Kansas City Southern, Canadian National, and Canadian Pacific. continue reading



Norfolk Southern SD70ACe Diesel Hertiage Set - The SD70ACe is Electro-Motive Diesel's hope for the future. While designed to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's Tier-2 emissions requirements that took effect on January 1, 2005, this replacement for the SD70MAC also seems to have a higher purpose: to recapture the lead in North American locomotive sales that EMD lost to General Electric in 1987. continue reading		Union Pacific SD70ACe Diesel Hertiage Set - Under the hood beats a third-generation model 710 diesel with 4300 horsepower; only slight modifications were needed to make the model 710 meet new emission standards. With 5000 such motors in service worldwide and a reputation for dependability, EMD reasoned that shop crews would prefer familiar technology. continue reading



New York Central SD70ACe Diesel Hertiage Set - The SD70ACe is Electro-Motive Diesel's hope for the future. While designed to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's Tier-2 emissions requirements that took effect on January 1, 2005, this replacement for the SD70MAC also seems to have a higher purpose: to recapture the lead in North American locomotive sales that EMD lost to General Electric in 1987. continue reading		Chicago North Western SD70ACe Diesel Hertiage Set - Other than the prime mover, however, virtually every element of the SD70ACe has been rethought to create a 21st-century locomotive. Ergonomics were a prime consideration. The engine's angular nose offers the crew far better visibility than most other locomotives, and the cab is comfortable for engineers of almost any size. continue reading



Norfolk Southern SD70ACe Diesel & Caboose Set - Digital screens provide a range of information on what is happening both inside the locomotive and out on the road. The cab easily accommodates a crew of three - an important factor in a modern world without cabooses. And there is, of course, a cup holder for the engineer. continue reading		Norfolk Southern SD70ACe Diesel & Caboose Set - The RailKing Imperial SD70ACe is accurately decorated in modern motive power paint schemes. Our near-scale model is a full 17" in length, yet operates comfortably on O-31 curves. Under the hood of the Proto-Sound 3.0 version is the same sound and control system found in our more expensive Premier model of this locomotive - complete with sounds recorded from an actual Union Pacific SD70ACe. continue reading



4-Bay Hopper Car - The large four-bay car was ideal for delivery of bituminous coal to large industrial customers and railroads. In contrast, cleanerburning anthracite coal, shipped more commonly to small, local coal dealers who served the home heating market, often traveled in smaller two-bay hoppers. continue reading

Each of the above RailKing items can be ordered through any M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

To see the entire 2016 Ready-to-Run Train Set and Accessory Catalog, click here.

O Gauge Items Just Released During The Week Of July 3, 2016

July 13, 2016 - To review last week's list of the O Gauge items M.T.H. Electric Trains released during the week of July 3, 2016 click HERE. You'll find these at your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

As always, you can stay apprised of the latest shipping dates by checking the M.T.H. Shipping Schedule. Once items have shipped, use the M.T.H. Product Locator to find a retailer reporting the item in stock.

Check Out The MTH Smart Phone App

M.T.H. Electric Trains has published it's first smartphone and tablet app for controlling a DCS layout wirelessly to the Apple App Store and Google Play stores.

The App provides access to the M.T.H. website allowing visitors to quickly find the latest news, search for products, watch product videos and much, much more.

The app can also control a DCS layout from any smartphone or tablet when paired with a DCS Wi-Fi Interface Unit and DCS Track Interface Unit. Both iOS and Android versions are FREE with an option for in-app purchase upgrades.