Locomotives & rolling stock
Dixie Union Station, 110 W. Main St., Mason, OH 45040, has released a custom-run MTH GP7 as part of the Premier line. The locomotive features Detroit & Toledo Shore Line graphics and requires O-31 curves for operation (20-22009). Expected delivery in September 2025. Price: $599.95. Website: dixieunionstation.com
The Train Loft, 4007-B Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104, is selling a custom-run MTH Norfolk & Western J Class Northern steam locomotive as part of the Premier line. The engine features Proto-Sound 3.0, O-54 operation, and much more (20-3954). Price: $1,599.95. Website: trainloft.com
Hobby Express, 1713 Route 228, Cranberry Township, PA 166066, has a custom-run MTH GP7 as part of the Premier line. The engine features Proto-Sound 3.0, O-31 operation, and much more (20-22014). Expected delivery in July 2025. Price: $599.95. Website: hobbyexpressinc.com
The Train Doctor, 1301 West Park Ave., Ste. C, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712, has announced a custom-run MTH Boxcar With Power Meter as part of the RailKing line. The cars will be available in two car numbers, and feature O-27 operation (30-71245). Expected delivery in October 2025. Price: $84.95. Website: thetraindoctor.com
Dixie Union Station, 110 W. Main St., Mason, OH 45040, has announced a custom-run MTH F7 diesel locomotive as part of the Premier line. The engine features Proto-Sound 3.0 and O-31 operation (20-22004 shown). Expected delivery in September 2025. Price: $549.95. Website: dixieunionstation.com
Berwyn’s Toys & Trains, 7025 Odgen Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402, is selling a custom-run MTH Operating Action Car as part of the RailKing line. The car features Hamm’s Beer graphics and O-27 operation (30-79735). Expected delivery in September 2025. Price: $89.95. Website: berwynstoytrains.com
Dixie Union Station, 110 W. Main St., Mason, OH 45040, has released a custom-run MTH GP9 diesel locomotive as part of the Premier line. The engine features Proto-Sound 3.0, onboard DCC-DCS decoder and O-31 operation (20-22008). Price: $599.95. Expected delivery in September 2025. Website: dixieunionstation.com
Mr. Muffin’s Trains, 165 E. Main St., Atlanta IN 46031, is releasing a custom-run MTH F7 diesel locomotive as part of the Premier line. The locomotives will be packaged individually but sold in A/B pairs. Expected delivery in September 2025. Website: mrmuffinstrains.com
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Track products
GoodDeals DCC has an S Scale Test Track. The track is made from 2, 36-inch long PVC platforms and uses American Models code-148 rail track. Custom clamp connectors and wired connectors are included. Price: $112.95. Order from shop.trains.com.
Structures
Brennan’s Model Railroading has announced the Garfield Electric Substation. This O scale laser-cut kit has a 8″ x 7.5″ footprint and is the first in the firm’s Signature Series. Figures, vehicles, and sky not included. Expected delivery in summer 2025. Price: $159.95. Website: brennansmodelrr.com
Books & media
In Designing & Operating Yards, Dave Abeles explains why prototype railroad yards exist and how they function, and he shows how to design and build railroad yards for a layout to represent prototype yards in both appearance and operation. Price: $21.99. Order from shop.trains.com.
Follow a young boy as becomes the Train Man. Told in simple words from his point of view, this board book celebrates the imagination of a child and his love for trains. Price: $8.99. Order from shop.trains.com.
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