MTH Announces Uncataloged O Scale Premier Wheeling & Lake Erie 6-Car 2-Bay Fish Belly Hopper Car Set Exclusively For Stockyard Express!!!!

May 24, 2021 – M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced an uncataloged Premier O Scale 6-Car 2-Bay Fish Belly Hopper Car Set in Wheeling & Lake Erie livery for exclusive distribution by M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Stockyard Express. Each set will be available in six individual car numbers and limited in production and only available directly from Stockyard Express for just $379.95 (Plus Freight). Delivery is slated for November 2021.

Item No. 20-92300 Wheeling & Lake Erie 6-Car 2-Bay Fish Belly Hopper Car Set
Car No’s. 55000, 55003, 55008, 55015, 55021, 55036
MSRP: $379.95

Item No. 20-92301 Wheeling & Lake Erie 6-Car 2-Bay Fish Belly Hopper Car Set
Car No’s. 55005, 55003, 55017, 55029, 55050, 550696
MSRP: $379.95

ABOUT THE PREMIER O SCALE FISH BELLY HOPPER CAR

Unlike equipment that carried a variety of loads, like boxcars, flatcars, and gondolas, this two-bay hopper was designed specifically for one cargo: anthracite coal on railroads of the eastern seaboard. Its capacity matched the volume of coal that a pair of typical 50-ton freight trucks could carry. And its “fishbelly” slope sheets — the angled floors at either end of the car — were set at precisely the angle at which coal would flow easily from its bottom doors. (Covered grain hoppers, for example, require much steeper slope sheets.)

The two-bay car was ideal for delivery of clean-burning anthracite to coal dealers who served the home heating market. In contrast, dirtier-burning bituminous coal, used more commonly by large industrial customers, often traveled in bigger three- and four-bay hoppers.

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Stockyard Express
49293 Plate Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440)774-2131
www.stockyardexpressllc.com
Email: [email protected]

Uncataloged O Gauge RailKing SW1500 Diesel Locomotives Announced At Stockyard Express!!!

May 17, 2021 – M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced an uncataloged RailKing O Gauge SW1500 Diesel Switchers in two exciting paint schemes for exclusive distribution for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Stockyard Express. Each locomotive will be available in two cab numbers and is limited in production with a scheduled arrival of October 2021.

Item No. 30-20831-1 Cleveland Works Railway SW1500 Diesel Switcher w/Proto-Sound 3.0
Cab No. 1550
MSRP: $349.95

Item No. 30-20840-1 Cleveland Works Railway SW1500 Diesel Switcher w/Proto-Sound 3.0
Cab No. 1551
MSRP: $349.95

Item No. 30-20841-1 Republic Steel SW1500 Diesel Switcher w/Proto-Sound 3.0
Cab No. 915
MSRP: $349.95

Item No. 30-20842-1 Republic Steel SW1500 Diesel Switcher w/Proto-Sound 3.0
Cab No. 916
MSRP: $349.95

ABOUT THE RAILKING SW1500 DIESEL SWITCHER

The end-cab switcher was the advance guard of the diesel revolution, working its way onto Class 1 rosters before road diesels were even considered. Compared with the 0-6-0 and 0-8-0 steamers they replaced, the advantages of diesel switchers were obvious: near-instant start-up and shut down, compared with building a fire and later dumping the ashes; and 360-degree visibility in the chaos of the yards and industrial settings where switchers typically worked. From the engineer’s point of view, the new diesels were cleaner, safer, and easier to operate.

At 1500 horsepower, the SW1500 was the last and most powerful of EMD’s SW line of switchers, which traced its roots back to the SW1 of 1939 — when “S” stood for six hundred horsepower, “W” stood for welded frame, and the pre-GM company name was Electro-Motive Corporation. The SW 1500 and its 1000 hp sibling, the SW1000, were the first switchers delivered with EMD’s second-generation model 645 diesel motor. Visually, the only difference between the two was the second exhaust stack on the SW1500 for its 12-cylinder prime mover.

While it sold quite well, with 808 units delivered from 1966–1974, the SW1500 was born into a declining market for purpose-built switchers. EMD’s best-selling Geeps had popularized the do-anything, go-anywhere road switcher concept, and railroads were quick to see the advantage of road engines that could double as switchers when needed. Recognizing this, the designers of the SW1500 conceived what was almost a mini road switcher, giving its crew the all-around visibility of a switcher, but with a beefier, higher-riding body than earlier SW models, more power, and the option of smoother-riding Flexicoil trucks.

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Stockyard Express
49293 Plate Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440)774-2131
www.stockyardexpressllc.com
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Uncataloged O Scale Premier Nickel Plate Road 40′ AAR Boxcars Announced

May 14, 2021 – M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced a series of uncataloged Premier O Scale AAR Boxcars in two Nickel Plate Road schemes for exclusive distribution for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Stockyard Express. Each car will be available in two car numbers and limited in production and only available directly from Stockyard Express for just $69.95 (Plus Freight). Delivery is slated for September 2021.

Item No. 20-93946 Nickel Plate Road 40’ AAR Box Car
Car No. 16500
MSRP: $69.95

Item No. 20-93947 Nickel Plate Road 40’ AAR Box Car
Car No. 16503
MSRP: $69.95

Item No. 20-93954 Nickel Plate Road 40’ AAR Box Car
Car No. 8507
MSRP: $69.95

Item No. 20-93955 Nickel Plate Road 40’ AAR Box Car
Car No. 8509
MSRP: $69.95

ABOUT THE PREMIER O SCALE 40’ AAR BOX CAR

The 40’ steel boxcar so familiar to model railroaders was a product of the 1930s. Wood box cars, which were built into the World War I era, and early steel cars were largely non-standardized, with details varying from railroad to railroad. The move toward standardization began with American Railway Association (ARA) designs of 1923 and 1932. It culminated in the 1937 AAR box car, the prototype for this Premier model, which was adopted by railroads from coast to coast and built in the tens of thousands. (The AAR (American Association of Railroads) was and still is the successor to the ARA.)

While the original paint schemes were usually drab variations on standard box car red, new schemes in the 1950s and later brought color back to the American freight train. Our models replicate many of the most fondly remembered paint schemes seen on these cars.

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Stockyard Express
49293 Plate Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440)774-2131
www.stockyardexpressllc.com
Email: [email protected]

Uncataloged Premier O Scale 70-Ton 3-Bay Hopper Car Sets Announced

Item No. 20-92290 Lake Erie, Franklin & Clarion 6-Car 70-ton 3-Bay Hopper Car Set

Car No’s. 4023, 4024, 4020, 4032, 4035, 4039
Pre-Order Price: $369.95 (plus freight)

Item No. 20-92291 Lake Erie, Franklin & Clarion 6-Car 70-ton 3-Bay Hopper Car Set

Car No’s. 4025, 4026, 4030, 4038, 4033, 4037
Pre-Order Price: $369.95 (plus freight)

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Stockyard Express
49293 Plate Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440)774-2131
www.stockyardexpressllc.com
Email: [email protected]

ABOUT THE PREMIER O SCALE 70-TON 3-BAY HOPPER

Unlike equipment that carried a variety of loads, like boxcars, flatcars, and gondolas, this 3-bay hopper was designed specifically for one cargo: bituminous coal. Its capacity matched the volume of coal that a pair of typical 70-ton freight trucks could carry. And its slope sheets — the angled floors at either end of the car — were set at precisely the angle at which coal would flow easily from its bottom doors. (Covered grain hoppers, for example, require much steeper slope sheets.)

The large 3-bay car was ideal for delivery of bituminous coal to large industrial customers and railroads. In contrast, cleaner-burning anthracite coal shipped more commonly to small, local coal dealers who served the home heating market, often traveled in smaller 2-bay hoppers.

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Stockyard Express
49293 Plate Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440)774-2131
www.stockyardexpressllc.com
Email: [email protected]

Stockyard Express Uncataloged RailKing O Gauge Santa Fe “El-Capitan” F-3 Passenger Set Announced !!

May 4, 2021 – M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced an exclusive RailKing O Gauge F-3 Diesel Passenger Set in Santa Fe “El Capitan Yellow Bonnet” livery for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Stockyard Express. Featuring the classic lines of the Santa Fe War Bonnet but with yellow in place of the red colors ensures that this F-3 and matching passenger cars are sure to turn heads on your model railroad. The locomotive and cars are very limited in production and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The anticipated delivery is August 2021. The entire set includes an F-3 ABA, 4-Car Passenger Set, a separate Add-on Coach, and a separate Add-On Full-Length Vista Dome for $929.95 (plus freight) for a savings of almost $125.00!!

Item No. 30-20844-1 Santa Fe “Yellow Bonnet” F-3 ABA Diesel Engine Set w/Proto-Sound 3.0

Item No. 30-68237 Santa Fe “Yellow Bonnet” 4-Car 60’ Streamlined Passenger Set

Item No. 30-68238 Santa Fe “Yellow Bonnet” 60’ Streamlined Coach Car

Item No. 30-68239 Santa Fe “Yellow Bonnet” 60’ Streamlined Full-Length Vista Dome Car

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49293 Plate Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440)774-2131
www.stockyardexpressllc.com
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Uncataloged O Gauge Premier Flat Cars w/PUP Trailers Announced

April 13, 2021 – M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced a series of uncataloged Premier O Scale Flat Cars w/PUP Trailers in several liveries for exclusive distribution for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Stockyard Express. Each car is limited in production and is only available directly from Stockyard Express for just $79.95 (Plus Freight)

Item No. 20-95423 Erie Lackawanna Flat Car w/(2) PUP Trailers
Car No. 7463
MSRP: $79.95

Item No. 20-95424 Erie Lackawanna Flat Car w/(2) PUP Trailers
Car No. 7467
MSRP: $79.95

tem No. 20-95472 Santa Fe Flat Car w/(2) PUP Trailers
Car No. 1950
MSRP: $79.95

Item No. 20-95473 Santa Fe Flat Car w/(2) PUP Trailers
Car No. 1953
MSRP: $79.95

Item No. 20-95474 Nickel Plate Road Flat Car w/(2) PUP Trailers
Car No. 3342
MSRP: $79.95

Item No. 20-95475 Nickel Plate Road Flat Car w/(2) PUP Trailers
Car No. 3340
MSRP: $79.95

Stockyard Express
49293 Plate Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440)774-2131
www.stockyardexpressllc.com
Email: [email protected]

Uncataloged O Gauge 3-Story Camp Claiborne Hospital Building w/Rooftop Billboard Just Announced

April 30, 2021 – M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced a RailKing O Gauge 3-Story City Building w/Rooftop Billboard for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Stockyard Express. Each building is limited in production and is only available directly from Stockyard Express for just $79.95 (Plus Freight). Delivery is slated for August 2021.

Item No. 30-90626 U.S. Army Camp Claiborne Hospital 3-Story City Building
MSRP: $79.95

FEATURES

• Intricately Detailed ABS Construction
• Fully Assembled
• Fully Painted
• Lighted Interior
• Unit Measures: 8 1/4″ x 10″ x 10 1/8″

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Stockyard Express
49293 Plate Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440)774-2131
www.stockyardexpressllc.com
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Uncataloged O Gauge Premier 40′ Reefer Cars Announced

April 19, 2021 – M.T.H. Electric Trains has announced a series of uncataloged Premier O Scale Flat Cars w/PUP Trailers in several liveries for exclusive distribution for M.T.H. Authorized Retailer Stockyard Express. Each car is limited in production and is only available directly from Stockyard Express for just $69.95 (Plus Freight). Delivery is slated for July 2021.

Item No. 20-94463 Land O’Lakes Reefer Car
Car No. 1921 and 1926
MSRP: $69.95

Item No. 20-94464 Santa Fe Reefer Car
Car No. 4090 and 4099
MSRP: $69.95

Item No. 20-94465 Morton Salt Reefer Car
Car No. 1848 and 1910
MSRP: $69.95

ABOUT THE PREMIER 40′ REEFER CAR

The coming of the railroad changed the way America ate and drank. Before the iron horse connected every town of any importance to the outside world, most food was grown or produced locally. The arrival of cheap, fast, refrigerated transport — in the form of the woodsided reefer with ice bunkers at each end — enabled local brewers, dairies, meat processors, and other food businesses to become players on a national scale. Among other things, the reefer enabled Chicago to become “Hog Butcher for the World”; in pre-reefer days, livestock had been transported to local markets and butchered as close as possible to the final consumer.

In the 19th Century, ice for reefers was harvested from frozen ponds each winter and stored as well as possible in insulated icehouses. The advent of mechanical ice-making around 1900 greatly increased the capacity of the reefer fleet, which at its height consumed over one million tons of ice annually. Since loaded cars needed to be re-iced about once per day, icing stations were erected around the country on shipping routes that could be as long as coast-to-coast.

Stockyard Express
49293 Plate Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440)774-2131
www.stockyardexpressllc.com
Email: [email protected]

Updated MTH Premier In Stock Engines