Was trying to locate a past release of a engine from the 2013 volume 2 catalog. When the product indicator for MTH does not show anything how can you find out which dealers may still have it in stock. The engine I am looking for is a Premier South Buffalo Railway S2 switcher # 84. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Paul
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I don't think there is a way through the MTH website to find an engine if its been sold out. There were two of these at the Hamburg, NY train show last weekend though, not sure the cab number. Your best bet is post in the Wanted to buy forum.
Pete
First thing I would do is to call MTH Monday morning and ask to speak to Rich Foster. Rich can tell you which MTH dealers purchased this engine. After that, you should call each dealer that he names. You could also, place a ad on the forum wanted section.
Of course, there is also Google. I found one that was recently sold on eBay, for instance.
I'm assuming you're talking about model 20-20328-1.
another time when the product number would have been handy. 
Funny thing about that, it's always handy to have information. 
Thanks for the help guys. And gunrunnerjohn I proof read my post twice and never caught that I failed to put the product number in. It was 20-20328-1 Once again thanks for the help...................Paul
You are aware that MTH made three different cab numbers using the same product number. They seem to do that a lot. If push comes to shove there is a painter in Buffalo, NY who has done dozens of these. He specializes in Western New York roads and his prices are very reasonable. PM me if you need to use that option.
Pete
Pete I am aware of that. In my first post I put in the road number I was looking for but forgot to put in the product number............Paul
Contact dealers that sell at full retail. That is the reason they may have the older stuff. I have discovered quite a few dealers that have 4-5 year old stuff sitting on their shelves just collecting dust. My guess is that they are not motivated enough to sell amongst the other dealers that discount. Some full retail dealers are forum sponsors. I also find that If you are looking for a Eastern road name, check dealers out West and vice versa.
First thing I would do is to call MTH Monday morning and ask to speak to Rich Foster. Rich can tell you which MTH dealers purchased this engine. After that, you should call each dealer that he names. You could also, place a ad on the forum wanted section.
What Jim said above is probably the best way to find one. Google search is probably next best.
Dealers selling at full retail (or sometimes more) as mentioned above is a good idea as well, that makes sense.
Also, not sure, but I don't think all of the MTH dealers use the MTH inventory system?
You are looking for 20-20328-1. Do what Jimmy stated and call Rich. I would do that after noon. Not first thing in the morning.
I would also give Niagara Hobby a call. When I am looking for a regional road, I always go to the opposite coast where the engine may not be popular. My money would be to call Steve at Eastside Trains in Kirkland Washington.
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