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Uncataloged Premier O Scale USRA Pacific Released
March 21, 2023 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has released an exclusive Premier O Scale USRA Pacific Steam Locomotive in distinct Monon "University" livery for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Mr. Muffin's Trains in Atlanta, Indiana. Each locomotive's paint scheme is recreated from images of the real-life locomotive specially painted for the Old Oaken Bucket football game between the two schools in the 1920s and is available in very limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis. Item No. 20-3809-1 Monon (University of Indiana) 4-6-2 USRA Heavy Pacific Steam Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 ABOUT THE PREMIER MONON USRA 4-6-2 PACIFIC STEAM UNIVERSITY LOCOMOTIVE SERIES According to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, USRA locomotives were "the first successful standardization of American motive power" — and the only standard designs until the diesel era. First appearing in the World War I period, the 4-6-2 Pacific was the favored mainline passenger engine in relatively level territory, so the USRA designs included light and heavy 4-6-2s. The heavy version, designed for trackage that allowed a heavier axle load, was similar in most major dimensions to the existing Pennsylvania K4s and Chesapeake & Ohio F-17 Pacifics. Both had been designed around 1913 and were considered powerful and fast locomotives for their time. The Monon served both Bloomington, Indiana, and West Lafayette, Indiana, and it provided rail transportation to the football games. In 1927, and again in 1928, they painted two of their Pacific's in school colors for the annual Old Oaken Bucket game with each locomotive sporting the school name and graphics focused on the annual rivalry. Order directly from: Mr. Muffin's Trains |
M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing several limited-edition Lighted Billboards beginning this Fall in three unique schemes. Each of these offerings is expected to begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in September 2023. 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 a slew of limited-edition Christmas releases beginning this Fall including an ES44 Diesel locomotive and matching caboose, Bump-n-Go Trolleys, Operating Hand Car, several complementing box cars, Gondolas with Lighted Snowmen, an ALL-NEW Flat Car with Lighted Christmas Trees that feature a Lighted Star, a Flat Car with a Lighted Nativity Scene and a lighted Country Passenger Station. Many of these offerings will be available in Christmas themes and in North Pole themes and all are a great way to add to your own holiday collection of past cars, sets, and buildings. Each of these offerings is expected to begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in October 2023. 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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