I am a sucker for chrome plated 027 tank cars, so I guess they get some of my money
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Oh boy, more BIG BOYS.
The flat cars with sherman tanks or red cross trucks are interesting but nothing else for me.
Ok, this is annoying. They just delivered amfleets without the chrome finish, and now they catalog chrome ones... I mean, just pick a finish and stick with it.
There's 2 things in there that are calling my name. I dont think its a bad catalog, but it isnt a great one either.
The lit up GS4 is neat. Doesnt float my boat, but I can see that doing alright.
Thank you for the link JHZ563!! May God bless us all!!
As Gary said, a lot of great looking items there!! For my small space and budget, I'm liking the RailKing Scale RSD-5 in Western Maryland livery. That is just the ticket for me! I think I may submit a pre-order.
I like the Railking Western Maryland RSD-5, and the Daylight with Christmas lights. But those extra lights cost $200!
I'm in for an NS ES44DC & a few freight cars. Nothing else for me, so I got off easy 
A lot of nice looking things in it ...
Not a bad catalog at first glance. I'll look at this later tonight. The Daylight is interesting although I'm a bit skeptical of the durability of the LED lights.
Quickly glancing through it I saw a decent amount of the Early Steam Engines, that is something my wife would like. I do like the day light with all the lights, probably won't be getting anything from it, but some of the items looked interesting.
I’m in for the Boston fire department box car and the 44 ton Strasburg switcher. .
I like too much of it...
STRASBURG 44 TONNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like there's nothing in it for me.
and once again, for the last 13 years, a Kodachrome livery is nowhere to be found. 
Otherwise I like the AEM's Amtrak and the 44 Tonner in Strasburg livery
Paul
I'm spending alot out of this one Lackawanna 44 tonner, Harlem transfer box cab, Jersey central rsd 5 , Class A, Triplex
etc etc etc
Seems to be this is majority recently cataloged products.....
-The Premier G5 was done within the past 2 years, same with the Big Boy, Railking Pacifics, SD70s, Class A (my LHS still has the most recent delivery on the shelf), Cab Forwards, AEM7s,(my LHS still has 2 on the shelf from the December 2016 delivery. I bought one - a REAL winner!), Long Island ALCOs, etc
Out of the engines above, I've got already what I want - Got the SD70, AEM7, LI Alcos, G5 4-6-0, etc. Same for the Blue Mountain and Reading 425...bought the less-than-accurate Lionel version and have had it on the layout over the past week. Love the colors, pinstripes on the wheels, stars on the wheel centers, etc. Great engine regardless of where the bell is.
Kind of makes you wonder if they have a ton of extras they can't get rid of in the warehouse (kind of doubt it) or if they sold out so well (also kind of doubt it), they're doing them again.
Don't get me wrong, I see some things I'd like to have - the Chessie S2 switcher, MARC AEM7, Strasburg 44t and a few random pieces of rolling stock. With a move pending in the very near future, 40 engines already on the walls at home, a $4,000+ Lionel catalog bill, I'm kind of at the "how much more do I really need" stage.
Going to try to buy:
1. Premier Flatcar with Army Ambulance
Wishlist
1. RKing NKP BERK
2. RKing R&N 425
3. RKing Oveton Santa Fe Passenger cars
Nice catalog, but my money is safe.
Bob
Maybe the ICG GP38.
Sadly, I was hopeful for something "new," almost anything. Maybe next spring.
Only the Reading & Northern full length vista car for me.
As the saying goes...
"My wallet is safe."
Couple of R62A Subways for me... And that's it.
WANT
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I was REALLY looking forward to a follow-on Rocky Mountaineer passenger set to go with the locomotive that was just released a couple of weeks ago. Strange to have a beautiful paint scheme on a locomotive like that, but no train to go along with it. 
That's all I really wanted from MTH. So the good news is my wallet is VERY safe with this catalog. But I'll keep a look-out for those passenger cars in 2018 Volume 2.
I'm in for two NYO&W 44-tonners. I am very pleased they have been released in both paint schemes.
RBMN Dome car and the Strasburg Tonner. Maybe the Ferromex ES44, but not sure yet.
One of my first train memories as a kid was at Landmark in Ohio. My Dad had a friend that was an engineer and he took me to the elevators and we rode around on the trains for a whole day. I will be pre-ordering at least one Landmark hopper. I also like the Monon boxcar, the Railking Berks and all the military themed equipment.
Does Anyone know if the PRR GE 44tonner will have a new road number like the WBB did with theirs?
Also Paper delivered in a reefer? Was that prototypical?
I love the Conrail Police coach! Makes me want to add a light bar to it!
I like the Altoona Brewery reefer released again.
The PRR GE 44 Tonner IF in a different road number!
The DOT U30C
And another interesting item is the Railking North pole express.. copying the coat tails of the Lionel Polar express.
Hoping for some small steam in Western roads... nada.
SAY WHAAAAAT?
Rusty
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Like the Sherman Tank flat cars....looks like many recent reruns
Rusty Traque posted:SAY WHAAAAAT?
Rusty
I looked this up and I'm sure Hot Water can give us more info, but I found on the Train Orders website that this was done during a lease time by the UP in 2007. Sorry my details are sketchy.
Page 2 is the best page as that is the 3 rail club I belong to, the Paradise and Pacific Railroad. What a wonderful group of dedicated volunteers to keep this railroad running smoothly all the time. I can't take much credit as my work schedule only allows me to be a mere operator on weekends. All of the credit goes to the people who are there frequently making the necessary repairs to keep the layout fun for the public. Just because it's a toy, it's still a railroad and the Paradise and Pacific is only as good as its maintenance.
I will say though, that operating my El Capitan / Super Chief with sometimes 18 cars is quite the experience. Thanks to MTH for coming out to check our the club!
I actually enjoyed the catalog. Not in the market for new trains at the moment, but I did see a few things I'd be interested in.
I liked seeing the vintage CTA EL cars, just not my era. Hoping they make the modern version soon.
The premier flats with tanks are awesome. I'll grab one of those and park a tank in front of the VFW hall. Might even grab a well car or two to increase the variety of shipping containers in my yard.
OK, a second chance for a N&W A with the Timken side rod bearings....
Maybe...
were I also not already covered-over with Polar Express, I'd have to have the North Pole cars...
About time they make the Saskatchewan 100-ton hopper! I'll probably get that and maybe a few freight cars, when they're released.
Nice to see some Chicago 'L' sets, too, though a re-release of the 3200 series or something more modern would have been better. Guess I'll just have to wait...
Interesting that MTH is now using Solido die cast Military vehicles on their flat cars. They list them as 1/43 scale however I do have quite a few Solido Sherman's on my military train and they look closer to 1/48 than 1/43 as they are only slightly larger than a 1/50 Corgi Sherman. The ambulances and any other wheeled military vehicle by Solido are definitely 1/43. MTH used to use Hobby Master die cast Sherman tanks which have more detail than a Solido Sherman but the Solido Sherman is still a nice tank (Can you tell I love Sherman Tanks) . Too bad I currently have excess Sherman's, Priests, 2 1/2 Trucks and a Pershing waiting for flatcars. I did order a six pack of 50 ft flats (Lionscale) which should take car of that problem.
I am glad to see MTH back making Military flatcars.
BIGTRUCKPETE,
If all you want is a Sherman to put in front of your VFW either order the Rail King Flat car that is $20 cheaper than the Premiere Flatcar. You will only get one Sherman but that is all you will need to guard a VFW. Or go on Ebay do a search for Solido die cast, you should find one for $10.
JohnB
