MTH "O" Gauge 50' DD Plugged Box Cars Announcement

January 19, 2022 - M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing the RailKing O Gauge 50’ Double Door Plugged Boxcars in four select liveries in 2022. Each of these unique schemes will be available in limited production quantities and will begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in April 2022.

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These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

ABOUT THE 50' DOUBLE DOOR PLUGGED BOXCAR

While usually referred to as an insulated boxcar, the prototype for this car, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), is technically a bunkerless refrigerator car, class RBL. Built by Evans Products Company at Blue Island, Illinois from 1969-1977, these cars were designed for shipments that need protection from temperature extremes but do not require refrigeration. They have hardwood floors and at least 3" of insulation in their sides, ends, and roofs. Produce is a common cargo. The cars’ length and wide 16’ door openings have also made them popular with plywood and lumber shippers.

In contrast with typical sliding doors, the plug doors on these cars are pulled into the door opening when the door is latched. This produces a nearly watertight and airtight seal, protecting the load and helping to keep a more constant inside temperature. A cushioned underframe also helps protect the load from shock, hence the "DF" (for "damage-free") logo found on some of these cars.

Evans Products built nearly 4.400 of these cars, selling or leasing them to a large number of North American railroads and private owners. Although the last of these cars are nearing the end of their allowable 40-year service life, they can still be found in U.S. freight trains today.

Check out each of these offerings HERE.

These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

Scheduled Arrivals Thru January 31, 2022

January 19, 2022 - To review a list of items scheduled for arrival between January 15, 2022, and January 31, 2022 click HERE. Upon the completion of quality assurance inspections, the items will begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers and Distributors.

As always, you can stay apprised of the latest shipping dates by checking the M.T.H. Shipping Schedule.

Hurry Before They're Gone, Just Five Or Fewer Of These O Gauge Items Remain In Stock

January 19, 2022 - Each week, M.T.H. releases product lists spotlighting quantities of Five Or Fewer Premier and RailKing items that are remaining in our onhand inventory. In many cases, these items will NOT be re-run in the future and these lists could be your last chance for ordering them before they're GONE FOR GOOD. Don't miss out on these items! Click on the appropriate product line link below and then any item number in the corresponding list to purchase that item from the M.T.H. Online Store or order directly from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

Premier O Scale 3-Rail

RailKing O Gauge

M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing the Premier O Scale USRA 2-8-2 Mikado Steam Locomotive in four select liveries beginning early next year. Each of these unique schemes will be available in limited production quantities and will begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in May 2022.

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These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing the RailKing O Gauge 50' Modern Boxcar in five select liveries in 2022. Each of these unique schemes will be available in limited production quantities and will begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in April 2022.

Check out each of these offerings HERE.

These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing the Premier O Scale 36’ Woodsided Reefer Car in four select liveries in 2022. Each of these unique schemes will be available in limited production quantities and will begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in May 2022.

Check out each of these offerings HERE.

These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.