Monthly Archives: August 2010

In early 2005, MTH brought out a Premier line model of the Reading T-1 Northern (4-8-4) steam locomotive.  These locomotives are very recognizable as they were the stars of the "Reading Rambles" that were run with them well after the … Continue reading →

Here's a train that I don't think I've ever shown in a video — I call this my "pipeline on rails".  Before I collected AtlasO reefers, I collected MTH Premier tank cars.  Here are fifty of them (I have lots … Continue reading →

In 2004, MTH released another in their series of die-cast models of Pennsylvania RR electric locomotives.  This was the L5, a prehistoric-appearing steeplecab locomotive that was the last of their experimental jackshaft electrics.  The jackshafts were a breed of locomotive … Continue reading →

This is the MTH Premier Santa Fe Texas-type (2-10-4) steam locomotive that came out in 2001.  In real life, this locomotive was a heavy freight hauler, so I thought it appropriate to give it a heavy load in this True … Continue reading →

The engineers on my railroad have been complaining that the number one curve, where I happen to shoot most of my videos, is pretty rough on their locomotives.  Taking no chances, I issued orders for the DC-3 track inspection car … Continue reading →

MTH brought out their Premier line model of the Northern Pacific Yellowstone (2-8-8-4) articulated steam locomotive in December of 2003.  It was very much a reissue of the previous PS1 model of the DM&IR Yellowstone in a new paint scheme, … Continue reading →

About ten years ago or so, MTH released their Premier line model of a Climax steam locomotive.  The prototype was a small geared steamer that was used primarily on logging railroads.  As with the Shay, the Climax had the pistons … Continue reading →