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Uncataloged Premier O Scale Lehigh Valley F-3 Diesel Locomotives AnnouncedJanuary 18, 2022 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced an uncataloged production of the Premier O Scale F-3 Diesel Locomotive in distinct Lehigh Valley livery for exclusive distribution for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Mr. Muffin's Trains in Atlanta, Indiana. Each A Unit will be offered in two different cab numbers. These items are available in very limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis beginning in April 2022.
Item No. 20-21594-1 Lehigh Valley F-3 A Unit Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 Item No. 20-21595-1 Lehigh Valley F-3 A Unit Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0
Item No. 20-21594-3 Lehigh Valley F-3 B-Unit Diesel (Non-Powered) ABOUT THE PREMIER F-3 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE From 1942-1945, Electro-Motive Division's F-unit was the only road freight diesel built in America. While the War Production Board limited competitors Alco and Baldwin to diesel switcher and steam locomotive production during World War II, EMD's 1,350 hp FT became a runaway best-seller. By war's end, Electro Motive had a lead over its competitors that would last until they closed their doors. With production restrictions lifted and the U.S. economy humming with pent-up demand, railroads clamored for new diesels to replace a steam fleet exhausted by wartime traffic. In July 1946, EMD introduced a new model F-unit, the F3. Horsepower was upgraded to 1,500 and lessons learned on the FT gave the F3 better reliability and lower maintenance. Under the hood throbbed an improved 567-series V-12 engine. With 567 inches of displacement per cylinder, this same engine would power virtually the entire first generation of EMD diesel locomotives. The F3 hit the market in an era when almost every boy in America wanted toy trains for Christmas, and F3 models quickly became a hot topic in letters to Santa. Such was the desire of railroads for publicity that Lionel® convinced the Santa Fe, the New York Central, and EMD to share the tooling costs for its top-of-the-line F3. Even today, half a century later, the Santa Fe F-unit remains an icon of railroading to the American public. Order directly from: Mr. Muffin's Trains |
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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. | ||||||
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