MTH FM Trainmaster Mistake?

Never mind which way the model appears in the catalog. What is most important is, which end has the letter "F" painted on the under frame! Best to check the actual model when it comes out.

I'm never sure as this argument as to which way is the front or the rear has been ongoing from time to time.

I ordered the blue Virginian and it came long hood forward. I ordered the Black Virginian and it came short hood forward. Or someone at the factory put the shell on backwards. But on which one? Just turn the shell around to suite your taste.

I got that catalog.  The renderings were unimpressive - yet the photos posted here a few months ago were of a stunningly accurate model!  I think I would ignore the photos in the catalog.

Did you notice - no Premier US steam?

Hi chefnme,

Info like this from observant modelers is always important and helpful to the manufacturers during the development phase.  If MTH hasn't yet produced the models they can easily make this type of change.  Most roads ran short hood forward, so that tends to be the default in the catalogs.  The catalog "photos" are totally computer generated, so there are often variations in the finished model.  Send your info with a book reference where MTH can confirm your observation and the Trainmasters will likely come long hood forward.