HO Trains That Do More
Like M.T.H.'s O-Gauge and One-Gauge product lines, the company's HO locomotives feature the firm's highly acclaimed sound and command control onboard electronics. The new version of the Proto-Sound system, Proto-Sound 3.0, includes features not found in previous Proto-Sound systems including battery-free operation and a wireless tether between locomotive and tender. The electronics operate with any DC power supply and can operate in command mode using any DCC command control system or M.T.H.'s own state-of-the-art DCS Digital Command System. Unlike other HO sound-equipped locomotives currently on the market, M.T.H.'s steam locomotives include synchronized puffing smoke timed to drive wheel revolutions for an incredibly realistic operating experience. First appearing in M.T.H.'s O Gauge locomotives in 2000, a similar smoke system is utilized in our HO models. Because of the system's similarity (the primary difference is a smaller smoke fluid reservoir), output productivity in the HO models is comparable (in scale proportions) to the O Gauge models. Each HO locomotive features a prototypically correct four chuffs/puffs per each drive wheel revolution. Digital sound features including whistle, bell, chuffing, squeaking brakes, authentic Doppler, passenger station announcements, air let-off, air pump, blow down, pop-off, injector and dozens more are included in each engine - a variety unmatched in HO today. In addition, each engine features 120 speed steps, each in scale one-mile-per-hour increments for a true prototypical operating experience.
Click on the Locomotives below to see them in action!

HO 4-8-2 L-3a Mohawk Steam Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 VIDEO

BILL'S TIPS AND TRICKS
Over the years, we've tried to give you some pointers. Let's review the most important.

1.Solder the track joints; no ifs, no ands, no buts, just do it.
This applies to those of you with permanent or semi-permanent N-, HO-, O– and G-gauge layouts!
2. Clean the tracks regularly in all scales. This should be done by everyone regardless of scale, size, or status.
3. Power feeds every 10-12' of track.
4. Keep those batteries charged in your O-Gauge engines. Lube every 40-50 hours of run-time.
5. Check wheel gauge and coupler height on all HO models. Don't assume anything.
6. Use transitions on all grades.
7. Read the instruction manuals.
8. Get any repairs for Christmas in early.
9. If you are using any old Lionel transformer to run the new trains, save yourself
some heartache and come in to get a surge protector quick-blow fuse combo.

New Customers: When placing your order, we require a valid credit card at the time of the order that will be used to fulfill your order for shipping when received, but is not charged until the item actually arrives. If a credit card is NOT provided, then a nonrefundable 25% deposit will be necessary to secure your order. This is an unfortunate business decision that we have wrestled with for some time and are being forced to implement as a result of numerous recent order cancellations. Note regarding Local Pick-Up, Shipping or Charge & Hold: As a reminder to those picking up at the store, we try to notify you of its arrival a.s.a.p. and ask you to please pick it up within 14 days. If you want us to hold it for a later pick-up time, we will gladly hold it charging your credit card for the purchase; just let us know what you want to do. For our customers who have us
ship to you, we will hold several items to ship together to reduce shipping costs, charging your credit card for the held item(s).  Please remember we are a dealer and cannot be held accountable for delays in production, errors in printing, cost increases or product cancellations. The estimated delivery date is an estimate (at the time of catalog publication) for when the item is expected to ship. For updated shipping info, visit the MTH web site at www.mth-railking.com and follow their link for the item.