New toy train products for the July 2015 issue

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HIGH-HOOD HEAVYWEIGHT: MTH Electric Trains has expanded its RailKing motive roster with an O gauge EMD SD9 painted and lettered for the Chessie System (Baltimore & Ohio). The no. 30-20196-1 diesel locomotive is capable of O-32 operation and features a metal frame and die-cast metal trucks and couplers, two can-style motors, an operating smoke unit, […]

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Darstaed Trains lithographed O gauge engine sheds

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O gauge engine sheds from Darstaed Trains Price: ES-1 single-track shed ($245), ES-1E extension shed ($110), or both for $325; ES-2 double-track engine shed ($295) ES-2E shed extension ($145), or both for $395. Shipping additional. Order online at www.darstaed.com Features: First-class lithographed exterior, interior detailing, two lights in each section (mated with a connector), doors […]

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O gauge 2-8-2 Mikado with LionChief Plus by Lionel

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O gauge LionChief Plus 2-8-2 from Lionel Price: $429.99 (no. 81295) Features: O-31 operation, can-style motor, LionChief Plus command system and remote handheld controller, Electro coupler on tender, RailSounds RC sound system, conventional running option Current production run: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Chessie System; Great Northern; Pennsylvania RR TThe 2-8-2 Mikado locomotive was a […]

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Williams by Bachmann O gauge GE 44 ton diesel switcher

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O gauge 44-ton diesel from Williams by Bachmann Price: $399.95 Features: O-27 operation, two motors, operating couplers, True Blast Plus sound system Current production run: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Denver & Rio Grande Western; Pennsylvania RR; Southern Ry. Until now, the 44-tonner has been represented in the O gauge world primarily by an over-sized […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 57

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Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller of MR’s sister publication, Classic Toy Trains magazine, now brings his wit and wisdom of modern-production O and S gauge toy trains to the MR Video Plus website! Bob’s on-camera personality shines as he digs into his train box to reveal […]

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