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Uncataloged Premier O Scale Erie Lackawanna FM Train Master Diesel Locomotives AnnouncedJuly 22, 2022 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced two exclusive, uncataloged Premier O Scale Erie Lackawanna FM Train Master Diesel Locomotive paint schemes for exclusive distribution for M.T.H. Authorized Retailers Stockyard Express and Mr. Muffin's Trains. Each locomotive is available in two cab numbers, limited in production, and is only available directly from Stockyard Express or Mr. Muffin's Trains for just $529.95 (Plus Freight). The locomotives are expected to arrive in October 2022.
Item No. 20-21683-1 Erie Lackawanna FM Train Master Diesel Engine With Proto-Sound 3.0 Item No. 20-21684-1 Erie Lackawanna FM Train Master Diesel Engine With Proto-Sound 3.0
Item No. 20-21696-1 Erie Lackawanna FM Train Master Diesel Engine With Proto-Sound 3.0 Item No. 20-21697-1 Erie Lackawanna FM Train Master Diesel Engine With Proto-Sound 3.0 ABOUT THE PREMIER FM TRAIN MASTER DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE Fairbanks Morse got into the locomotive business because it made submarine engines. FM's unique opposed-piston diesel engine powered about half the U.S. Navy's World War II submarine fleet and developed a great reputation for reliability; the adaptation to railroad equipment during and after the war seemed like a natural transition. In the opposed-piston motor, each cylinder had a piston at either end and the combustion chamber in the middle. There were no valves or cylinder heads. Intake and exhaust occurred through holes in the cylinder walls. The upper and lower banks of pistons each powered a separate crankshaft, and the two crankshafts were linked together to power the locomotive. While this sounds like a complex way to build an engine, the O.P. diesel in fact had several advantages over a conventional motor: less moving parts, terrific acceleration, and about double the horsepower per cylinder. In 1953 the O.P. engine reached its zenith in the Trainmaster. Introduced at the Railroad Manufacturers' Supply Association show that year, FM's new locomotive took the show by storm. It was the most powerful single-motored diesel locomotive of its era and had a brawny body to match its bold name. Emblazoned in bright yellow and red, four Trainmaster demonstrators barnstormed the country and walked away with any consist the railroads threw at them. For one brief moment, Fairbanks Morse looked like a contender. Ultimately, however, the opposed-piston engine proved ill-suited to locomotive use. The bone-jarring railroad environment was much rougher on the motor than a submarine cushioned by an ocean. The top crankshaft proved prone to oil leakage. Perhaps most important, maintenance was a nightmare. Whereas a single bad cylinder in an Electro-Motive diesel could be accessed by pulling off one cylinder head, a cylinder repair in an O.P. engine required removal of the top crankshaft and removal or disconnection of the entire top bank of cylinders - which also meant the roof of the locomotive had to come off. Ultimately, only 127 Trainmasters were sold to 11 U.S. and Canadian railroads. Order directly from: Stockyard Express - OR - Mr. Muffin's Trains | New Uncataloged Premier Union Pacific 100 Ton Hopper Announced
M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing a previously unannounced uncataloged Premier Union Pacific 100 Ton Hopper this Fall. The hopper features a plated finish and will be available in very, very limited quantities beginning in September 2022. You can learn more about his offering HERE. These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.
M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing a series of 2022 RailKing O Scale Road Side Stand Buildings in four popular paint schemes beginning this Winter. Each building in these unique paint schemes come fully assembled and ready to place on your O scale layout. All will be available in very limited quantities beginning in November 2022. Check out each of these offerings HERE. These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer. | ||||||
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