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The Huckleberry Railroad in Michigan is the recipient of a $1.3 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation that will cover the restoration of a Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow gauge 2-8-2 locomotive that last ran in 2019. 

Rio Grande 464 is a K-27 type locomotive built by Baldwin in 1903. It is one of only two K-27 locomotives in existence, the other being 463 at the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic. The engine was retired in the 1960s and sold to Knott’s Berry Farm in California. Unfortunately, the engine was too large for the park railroad, and it was sold to the Huckleberry Railroad. The railroad is owned and operated by the local parks department. Huckleberry presently has another steam engine in service, 4-6-0 152. The restoration of that locomotive was also supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. 

—Justin Franz 

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Austria – and the whole world – have been bitten by the Song Contest bug! Before Vienna transforms into the hotspot of the world's largest music competition from 11 to 16 May, the Austrian Federal Railways is sending an eye-catching advertising medium onto the rails.

Of course, ROCO is also on board and is producing a unique model of the elaborately decorated machine. Delivery will take place just in time for the ESC in May.

Please note: The number of items is strictly limited and the edition is unique – so be quick! The ESC inspires people all over the world and appeals to a wide audience far beyond the railway community.

Why pre-order for 2026?

• Many items are One-time Issues. By pre-ordering, you reserve your model at a lower price and you do not worry about trying to find it elsewhere in the future. In addition, popular models are often produced in batches, so by pre-ordering you can be part of the first batch being released. In that way, you will not have to wait months, in many cases months, for the next batch release.
• Program will end at midnight, February 28th, no exceptions.

Why pre-order for 2026?

• Many items are One-time Issues. By pre-ordering, you reserve your model at a lower price and you do not worry about trying to find it elsewhere in the future. In addition, popular models are often produced in batches, so by pre-ordering you can be part of the first batch being released. In that way, you will not have to wait months, in many cases months, for the next batch release.
• Program will end at midnight, February 28th, no exceptions.

Today we have added the latest 2026 EUROTRAIN Locomotives, Coach & rolling stock from Marklin. These are special models that the factories produce for the IDEE & SPIEL Company as EUROTRAIN Exclusive editions. These typically sell out quickly and do take time to come in.  

• Two interesting lomotive models from the 'Lokomotion' WRI company, a Kof Diesel and a CL 151 Electric. 
• Continuation of the 2 Axle Thunderbox Passenger Coach line up with a 'Rolling WIne Tavern' theme
• USTC 4 Axle Tank Car which goes well with teh Artitec 4 Axle Heavy Duty Flat Car series 20.284.18 through 20
• A nice RAG Hopper Car to continue adding to past series 
• A very cool Tarp Car, 'WANTED RAIL COWBOY / COWGIRL' by CAPTRAIN

Check out these interesting models and Pre-Order yours early as they will not last once released.

Note: Pre-order program discount does not apply to these specific models.

Why pre-order for 2026?

• Many items are One-time Issues. By pre-ordering, you reserve your model at a lower price and you do not worry about trying to find it elsewhere in the future. In addition, popular models are often produced in batches, so by pre-ordering you can be part of the first batch being released. In that way, you will not have to wait months, in many cases months, for the next batch release.
• Program will end at midnight, January 31st, no exceptions.

Why pre-order for 2026?

• Take advantage of an additional 5% to be deducted when submitting ‘2026 New Item Pre-orders’ Only. (Please submit regular stock items on separate orders.)
• Many items are One-time Issues. By pre-ordering, you reserve your model at a lower price and you do not worry about trying to find it elsewhere in the future. In addition, popular models are often produced in batches, so by pre-ordering you can be part of the first batch being released. In that way, you will not have to wait months, in many cases months, for the next batch release.
• Program will end at midnight, January 31st, no exceptions.
• Note: For the first time, given the current economic instability, we reserve the right to cancel 5% pre-order discounts should the Canadian $ continue its decline over the course of the year. This applies to Canadian dollar orders only. USD pre-orders will not be affected. (In the event that the Canadian dollar would have a substantial rebound, we would of course revise to lower pricing as models arrive.)