Our Monon passenger train arrives today!

MrMuffin'sTrainsOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBERFORUM SPONSOR

MTH Electric Trains made for us an MTH Premier F-3 AA pair, 20-20436-1 (and a two rail 20-20436-2) with a 5 Car Passenger Set, 20-65250, and an RPO, 20-68250. We are receiving these today and will start shipping our preorders. While close to a sell out at 99 trains (MTH kept one!) we have a few left and they are available on our website or by calling the shop at 317.569.1999. The cost of the two engines and 6 passenger cars is $1209.85 and shipping is free.

Shown below is a picture the folks at MTH took when the units arrived at their headquarters in Columbia, MD. More pictures will be posted as we get ours unboxed. Our thanks to all of the Monon lovers that helped us with the specifications for this set - and to MTH for making it happen!

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12/16/146:55 AM

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Dennis LaGruaOGR Forum Member

Good looking and unique. A great product for Indiana and Midwest folks. The Monon was a mighty Indiana railroad operation at one time and as you probably know, the main line served like 5 or 6 colleges, 100's of industries and went all the way to Chicago. The Monon railroad was an integral part of helping build Indiana's once powerful industrial base. Sadly most of their tracks were torn up long ago but you can still enjoy it running on your layout now. Kudos to MTH for accommodating your request.

12/16/148:26 AM

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ChugmanOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Pretty exciting. Can't wait to see pictures of it in operation.

Art

12/16/1410:04 AM

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IC fanOGR Forum Member

Such a beautiful set. I dearly wanted one but just don't have the room for the 70' cars. Perhaps MTH will be making a Railking set...

12/16/1412:54 PM

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PingmanOGR Forum Member

First, congratulations on a successful project!!! It's a beautiful engine and I look forward to seeing more photos.

Second, when I see a Monon F3, I can't help but remember the beautiful Monon F3's the late Rich Sherry would make from worn out LIONEL PW F units, typically SF's, in the basement of his Chicago home.

12/16/141:06 PM

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