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

August 16, 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 Bump-n-Go Trolley, ES44 Locomotive and Caboose Sets, 40' High Cube Box Cars, Holiday Box Cars, Operating Box Cars with Signal Man and various RailKing accessories including die-cast Fire Trucks and Busses and RailTown Buildings including the Country Passenger Station and the Roadside Stand.  Each of these items are currently slated to begin delivering in October 2016.

Bump-n-Go Trolley - The colorful trolley features a lighted interior, metal wheels and gears and a long-lasting motor. The unit operates on any O Gauge track system and features an Automatic Bumper Reversing Mechanism (ABRM) that changes the car's direction when it hits a track bumper.                    continue reading

Holiday ES44 Diesel and Caboose Set - If you've been a fan of our traditionally themed Halloween cars over the past ten years, then this locomotive and caboose set are the perfect way to build your very own Halloween train. The locomotive and caboose make a great bookend to your Halloween car collection no matter whether you've got every car in the series or are just starting out.                    continue reading		40' High Cube Box Car - With an interior height of about 13 feet — 2 feet more than a standard box car — this car is known as a "hi-roof" or "high cube" car for its high cubic capacity. White end panels make railroad crews aware of its extra height, which prevents it from traveling in some areas.  continue reading

Holiday Box Cars - The 40' steel box car so familiar to model railroaders was a product of the 1930s. Wood box cars, which were built into the World War I era, and early steel cars were largely non-standardized, with details varying from railroad to railroad. The move toward standardization began with American Railway Association (ARA) designs of 1923 and 1932.                     continue reading		Operating Box Cars w/Operating Signal Man - RailKing operating freight cars add a new dimension and excitement level to your O Gauge layout with realistic action and quiet smooth operation in a way other operating cars cannot.  continue reading

Die-Cast Metal 1:43 Fire Truck - This die-cast fire truck is a great complement for any fire-fighting crew on your O Gauge model railroad. Fully painted and assembled, the truck features rubber tires and removable ladders.                    continue reading		Die-Cast Metal 1:43 Bus - This die-cast Greyhound-era bus makes a great complement to the M.T.H. bus station or as a mass transit vehicle for your O Gauge layout. continue reading

Country Passenger Station - M.T.H. Electric Trains offers a variety of RailTown™ buildings to help you create whatever kind of atmosphere you desire; rural or urban, nostalgic or modern. Operating buildings transfer your layout's action from trains to structures adding fun and excitement to the entire pike.                    continue reading		Roadside Stand - RailTown buildings are a perfect addition on any O Gauge layout, as each is sized for use with all O Gauge locomotives and rolling stock regardless of manufacturer. continue reading

Each of these items are available for order now. Direct accounts can order via the M.T.H. Dealer Portal by selecting the 2016 RTR Catalog order form while indirect accounts should see their favorite M.T.H. Authorized Distributor.

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

New Uncataloged RailKing 1:43 Die-Cast Vehicles Announced

August 16, 2016 - M.T.H. Electric Trains is releasing a new selection of uncataloged RailKing 1:43 die-cast vehicles beginning this September. These highly detailed models are a step up in quality from our previous die-cast Roadster Series and will make a great addition to any O Gauge model railroad. Quantities are limited.

Item No. 30-50108 Divco Milk Delivery Truck (Borden's)

Item No. 30-50110 1949 Ford 2-Door Coupe (North Carolina Highway Patrol)

Item No. 30-50111 Chevy Impala LT Sedan

Item No. 30-50112 Chevy Tahoe Police (Highway Patrol)

Item No. 30-50113 Ford Explorer XLT

Item No. 30-50114 Dodge Charger R/T

Item No. 30-50109 1949 Ford 2-Door Coupe w/Fender Skirts

Beginning tomorrow - Wednesday August 17, 2016 - the cars will be promoted on the M.T.H. website and in the weekly O Gauge newsletter.

Direct accounts can order via the 2016 Uncataloged Items Order Form located in the M.T.H. Dealer Portal while indirect accounts should see their favorite M.T.H. Authorized Distributor.

Scheduled Arrivals Thru August 31, 2016

August 16, 2016 - To review a list of items scheduled for arrival between August 15, 2016 and August 31, 2016 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.