MTH O Scale Model Railroad Steam Locomotives

Choosing Replica Steam Locomotives on Smaller Scales With MTH Model Trains

MTH, founded in 1980, began in a bedroom and expanded to scale and semi-scale trains. These steam locomotives in the popular O gauge scale are 1/48 the size of life-size trains. The detailed steam engine locomotive has features that make railroading fun when running one or several trains on the same track.

Why Choose These Steam Locomotives?

The company has decades of technical experience designing models and offers a full line of products. Along with O gauge, you'll find HO scale and One gauge. The company produces their own line of tinplate sheet metal toy trains replicating Lionel trains of the 1920s and 30s. Choose your favorite railroad lines, such as Union Pacific, Pennsylvania Railroad, or New York Central replica diesel and steam engines. Furthermore, the manufacturer developed a top-selling line called RailKing that are smaller and shorter to maneuver curves and accommodate smaller living spaces. For convenience, the manufacturer sends out to subscribers a weekly e-newsletter that provides useful information for modelers.

What Features Do the Steam Locomotives Have?

• Live Steam: Steam locomotives that produce live steam look life-like when moving around the track. The puffing smoke comes out the die-cast metal stack.
• Wheel Arrangement: Models with 4-8-4 configurations means there are 4 leading, 8 driving, and 4 trailing wheels. You'll find other steam locomotives with arrangements such as 4-6-2 and 4-6-4.
• Other features: Some steam locomotives have motorized pantographs that go up and down, digital sounds such as a train whistle, and brightly colored Proto-Sound control systems. Trains may include a remote-controlled coupler and a wireless drawbar.

What Train Accessories Are Available in Addition to Locomotives?

Since a locomotive is a working train, add O gauge scale rail cars to make your layout more realistic looking. Even though the caboose is no longer used on real trains, scale reproductions authenticate their usage prior to the 1980s. Add passenger cars to your layout or a steam engine freight set that includes boxcars and a wood-sided caboose. Likewise, the RealTrax track system is compatible with MTH O gauge scale trains. The metal rail track is strong enough to stand on if you want to and has a built-in roadbed. Three-rail modelers use the company's ScaleTrax that doesn't appear too tall or heavy-looking when applied to your layout. Finally, the DCS control system monitors functions, such as Proto-Sound enabled engines and switches.