du-bousquetaire Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 It has been a long time since MTH has bought out any really new stuff in gauge one it would be nice if they started to produce some new engines and cars again. I don't consider the 2013 or the 2015 catalogue as any new stuff it's just "play it safe" redecoration of older items or reruns. Its about time MTH did some new investment in this very nice line of rolling stock to develop the desire for people to get involved. Also doing engines that are representative of what actually ran on railroads instead of the five footeds sheep like the Triplex would be most useful. I don't think that they should base ther strategy on what works in the tinplate Lionel sector of the hobby but more on the scale model railroader and live steam markets. When I think of all the potential sales they lost, among the live steam comunity, because their passenger cars were not scale length it leaves me bewildered. But in any case some real news would be most encouraging to us gauge one adepts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I will buy if they make more! I am always hoping for a new modern diesel. I would have to buy several Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Live steam, in 1/32 seems to be doing real well. They might look at what engines sell good there. 844 would be a good choice, I think. Aster sold that out quick, nice to have that extra UP tender it uses also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I still hope for premier level G scale cars too. Metal trucks with spinning caps would be a nice touch. But what do I know? Many G scale users look for cars that sell for $20. I pay almost that much (half) just for couplers. I would like roller bearings too. I would pay extra for those. Most users won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 When will MTH come out with new stuff?? 2 years after the next catalog comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor_Antilles Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 That seems to be about the same for USA Trains, too; a friend and I are waiting to see their next ultimate and prestige releases/re-releases, because now that I have a J1e Hudson, a few New York Central aluminum passenger cars would look mighty fine behind it; those are supposedly due to be restocked at the end of February, but we'll see. It'd be nice if they restocked on their individual intermodal cars, too. I've looked at some MTH stuff, and it does look nice, especially their big steam locos. I wish it was 1:29 instead of 1:32, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 anybody keeping track of how much longer until something new comes out??..........................................................................? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Ray always says two years after the catalog comes out before they show up. Guess they see how pre-orders go. With the economy improving, maybe they will pull the trigger on something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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