METCA Lionel Entenmann's Maxi-Stack Cars

These traditional sized Lionel maxi stack cars feature die cast trucks and removable containers. Order either car separately or get the combo of both and save $$$. LIMITED QUANTITES available, first come, first served.

METCA MTH US Army Flatcar with Jeeps

The Army's MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) units were the focal point in one of television's most famous TV series of the same name. These MTH RailKing flatcars with Jeeps pay homage to our favorite MASH units. One flatcar features road number 4077 while the other features the often mentioned 8063rd. The Jeeps include the medical red cross symbol on the roof, a detail rarely included in the world of O gauge. Buy either one individually or get the 2-car combo and save $$. Already in production; therefore, production quantity is already set in stone. First come, first served.

METCA Atlas O 20' Refrigerated Containers Flag Deco

These are Atlas O 20' shipping containers produced by Atlas O as a custom run for METCA. These refrigerated containers include a Carrier refrigeration unit on the nose. The sides are adorned with an American flag. The red, white, and blue containers have different ID numbers on them. Packaged individually and being sold as a 3-pack containing one red, one white, and one blue container. Perfect for your well cars, intermodal yards, or just anywhere you want to add a patriotic flair.

METCA Lionel Air Force One Unibody Tank Car

Inspired by the famous Air Force One 747 airplane which carries the President of the United States. This deco scheme features numerous graphic elements found only the AFO plane, such as the Star and Bars Air Force insignia in multiple places, the round Presidential seal on the sides, and tail numbers (road numbers) 28000 and 29000 found on the actual 747's. This car makes the ideal companion to METCA’s previously released Air Force One SD70ACE as well as any manufacturers Union Pacific Bush 4141 locomotives. Available in both tail numbers 28000 and 29000. Order both and SAVE!

METCA Halloween Legacy A5 0-4-0

You've heard of snakes on a plane; well, METCA is offering spiders on a train. Spiders and their webs are all over this loco, from the large Black Widow on the cab roof (plus 1 more hidden on the tender) all the way to the back of the tender. This engine doesn't follow the typical Halloween loco pattern of black loco with orange details. This spooky loco features an orange boiler; yeah, we went there! This LEGACY loco includes all the same features as the other A5 0-4-0 engines included in the Lionel 2022 Volume 1 Big Book catalog PLUS A SPECIAL LEGACY AUX-3 SPOOKY SOUND FEATURE.

METCA Electro-Motive SW8 #801 Demo

This Lionel Legacy SW8 features the two-tone red Electro-Motive paint scheme on unit #801. EMD's SW8, SW900 and SW600 all shared the same carbody, distinguished from other similar models by having only a single exhaust stack. The SW8 is the newest addition to Lionel's switcher fleet. Featuring a single motor drive, both LEGACY and Bluetooth control, Railsounds and fixed pilots, these versatile locomotives offer tremendous features and detail in a compact model. They will be right at home switching cars or hauling freight on railroads of any size!

METCA Christmas Legacy A5 0-4-0

Ya know those famous reindeer that pull Santa's sleigh? Well, they have their own railway too. This gorgeous steamer features a special CANDY APPLE paint job with additional deco details such as snowcapped domes. This is one of the most intricate paint jobs Lionel has put on a steam engine. This LEGACY loco includes all the same features as the other A5 0-4-0 engines included in the Lionel 2022 Volume 1 Big Book catalog PLUS A SPECIAL LEGACY AUX-3 CHRISTMAS SOUND FEATURE.

Penn Central & Conrail "Patched" Berwick Box Cars

Atlas O Master Berwick 60’ Hy-Cube 3-rail Box Cars; one decorated for Penn Central in a freshly painted as-delivered scheme plus one decorated in a Conrail patched scheme. These cars are inspired by the Berwick box cars that Penn Central actually had. Cars include all the Master Line features of the similar cars from the Atlas 2023 announcement.

METCA Texas Special Legacy SD40-2

The Texas Special is one of those iconic paint schemes and it fits naturally on an SD40-2 car body. Red, white, and silver give this modern loco a timeless classic look. This LEGACY loco includes all the same features as the other SD40-2 engines included in the Lionel 2022 Volume 1 Big Book catalog.

Reading & Northern SD50 RED HEAD

Brand New Original Tooling from Lionel. Our EXCLUSIVE custom run Reading & Northern #5018 loco features the original RED HEAD paint scheme (before they repainted it black). The engine would be great paired with a non-powered SuperBass unit #5019 (in the black top hat scheme) from Lionel’s cataloged offerings available from your local train dealer. This LEGACY SD50 has all the same LEGACY features as the other SD50’s in the Lionel 2023 Volume 2 catalog.

METCA Lionel Legacy Denver & Rio Grande 2-6-0 Mogul

This full featured, scale loco will operate on O-31 curves. That's right, if you have traditional sized curves, this is the Lionel Legacy loco for you ... and if you have wider radius curves, this baby will glide right through them too. Decorated in the Denver & Rio Grande Western dark green boiler scheme, this loco includes spoked pilot wheel giving it that truly wild west charm. This full featured Legacy loco (see Lionel 2022 Volume 2 catalog for all features) is the perfect engine to pull, well, anything! Freight cars, passenger cars, whatever, this steamer will look good at the head end. See the video!

METCA Lynchburg & Tennessee Central Flatcar with Trailer

Mmm, some of the best whiskey comes out of Lynchburg, TN. These MTH RailKing Trailers ride on RailKing flat cars lettered for the Lynchburg & Tennessee Central railroad. One road number in brown and one road number in black. Buy either one individually or get the 2-car combo and save $$.

Lionel P51 Mustang Legacy SD70ACE

The North American P-51 Mustang is by far the most iconic warbird in military aviation history. Credited for winning the war in the skies during World War II, this fighter-bomber continued in active service into the Korean War. Most P51's had great paint scheme details with many having unique names and pinup art on the nose. METCA's Military Aviation SD70ACE captures the essence of the planes of that era. Featuring pinup girl artwork of Lil' Darling on the side of the cab along with olive drab paint and simulated polished aluminum along with yellow checkerboard and mid-body stripes of planes Gunfighter and Da'Quake, this full featured Legacy loco (see Lionel 2022 Volume 2 catalog for all features) is the perfect engine to pull that long string of flat cars with military loads and/or Lionel's Wings of Angels aviation themed box cars.

P-51 Mustang “Red Tail” SD70Ace

Inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen P-51 Mustang Red Tail airplane, this engine makes the perfect complement to our previously offered olive drab P-51 loco. However, this loco features a SPECIAL finish metallic flake type of paint simulating the polished aluminum of the real-life P-51’s. Available exclusively from METCA, our custom run Red Tail SD70Ace includes the same LEGACY features as the other SD70ACe’s in the Lionel 2023 Volume 2 catalog.

METCA Lionel Entenmann's 2-8-2 Mikado LionChief+2.0

Decorated in traditional Entenmann's white with blue accents, this Lionel steamer includes all the same features as the other 2-8-2 Mikado's on page 70 in the Lionel 2023 Volume 1 Big Book catalog.

METCA Lionel New York Central Pacemaker Camelback

Camels in New York? You bet. This Lionel LEGACY steamer includes all the same features as the other Camelbacks on pages 30-31 in the Lionel 2023 Volume 1 Big Book catalog.

MTH Premier SD24 New York Central Lightning Stripe

This thing is a BEAST; a real monster. EMD's SD24 is pure muscle. 6-wheel trucks, high short hood, and chunky proportions make this unit a real stump puller. This is a PREMIER model from MTH, exclusive to METCA. The NYC lightning stripe paint scheme is a natural fit for this PS-3 equipped unit. Includes all standard MTH Premier features, such as dual motors, smoke unit, well all standard MTH PS3 Premier features. Available in 2 road numbers 2587 and 3990. See the video!

Texas Special M.T.H. Electric Trains RailKing O Gauge Extended Vision Caboose

This Texas Special Extended Vision caboose is the prefect compliment to the previously released METCA Texas Special SD40-2, or any other Texas themed train. This caboose features die-cast trucks, operating couplers, lighted interior, and illuminated marker lights.

METCA Carnation 36' Woodside Reefer

MTH Premier 36' Woodside Reefer. Carnation is especially known for its evaporated milk product created in 1899, then called Carnation Sterilized Cream and later called Carnation Evaporated Milk. These reefers exhibit the famous "from contented cows" phrase. Available in one road number in white/black and one road number in yellow/brown.

Batten Kill M.T.H. Electric Trains RailKing O Gauge RS-3 Diesel Locomotive

The Batten Kill Railroad (reporting mark BKRR) was formed in 1982 and is a class III railroad operating in New York. This colorful paint scheme is prototypical for the Kill's RS-3 #605. This MTH model features Proto-Sound 3.0 (PS3), dual motors, smoke, etc. (all the same features as the other 2023 MTH RS3 releases). This extremely limited custom run is a joint effort between METCA (we only have 12 loco's being made for us) and E-Z Catch Model Trains. Check out their custom runs: MTH Exclusives for E-Z Catch.

METCA Lionel Jersey Central H15-44 Legacy

Fairbanks Morse introduced their 1500 horsepower road switcher in 1947, contracting Raymond Loewy to design the carbody (Loewy was famous for his work on the Pennsylvania GG-1). The locomotives balanced a functional design with a little bit of style and flair. This loco features Lionel's Legacy system (see Lionel 2022 Volume 2 catalog for all features) and can run on 0-31 track so it'll work on everyone's layout.

METCA MTH Original Pocahontas Coal Fish Belly Hopper

This custom run MTH Premier Fish Belly Hopper is EXCLUSIVE to METCA. 2 road numbers available. If you want both road numbers, just order 2 single cars and we'll ship you one of each road number.

MTH Imperial USRA 0-6-0 Baldwin Locomotive Works (Green)

This MTH RailKing Imperial Scale 0-6-0 steam switcher includes PS3, smoke unit, and all the other same features as MTH's June 2023 announced locomotives. The real engine was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March 1929. During the first nineteen years of its existence, the engine worked at the Baldwin Locomotive Works plant in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. Painted in Baldwin's standard olive green, the engine labored hauling raw materials and completed locomotives around the plant.

METCA Blue Coal Boxcars

Coal wasn't only shipped in hoppers. Coal was often packaged into consumer sized bags for the residential market. This bagged coal probably travel the rails in boxcars. The Delaware & Hudson boxcar features the multi-color blue coal flame along with the traditional blue coal lettering. The Delaware Lackawanna & Western boxcar features the multi-color blue coal flame along with the traditional blue coal lettering.

METCA Middletown New Jersey Boxcar

Order NOW – Limited Time Offering. Funny enough, the Middletown & New Jersey railroad has nothing to do with Middletown New Jersey but is actually based in Middletown, New York! The MNJ is a short line railroad with almost 50 miles of track in southeastern New York serving Orange County and the Hudson Valley. The graphics on this box car are inspired by actual real life Middletown & New Jersey box cars. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6464 sized box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (2101610) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

METCA MTH Bethlehem Coke Works Fish Belly Hopper

This custom run MTH Premier Fish Belly Hopper is EXCLUSIVE to METCA. 2 road numbers available.

METCA Panama Canal Railway F40PH

The Panama Canal Railway Company is jointly owned by Kansas City Southern and Mi-Jack Products and leased to the government of Panama. PCRC owns 10 F40PH locomotives. METCA is offering #1863, named the City of Diablo. The Panama Canal Railway is primarily dedicated to freight transport, bypassing the Panama Canal, but it also operates a passenger service between Panama City and Colón. This LEGACY loco includes all the same features as the other F40PH engines included in the Lionel 2022 Volume 1 Big Book catalog. See it running here!

METCA Freedom Isn't Free Boxcar

When you think about it, nothing is more sobering than realizing what’s it’s taken to secure the freedom we have. Veterans in all branches of the military have paid the price through their service so that the rest of us can go about our lives without thinking about our freedom. Today, stop and take a moment to acknowledge that our freedom has come at a price, paid by our veterans, and remember that every time you see this car on your layout or in your collection. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6464 sized box car is decorated, assembled, and packaged in the USA. The car (2201350) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

METCA 'Renken's Milk and Cream' Milk Reefer

Yo, fuhgeddaboudit! Renken’s from Brooklyn makes da best milk and cream. You got a problem wit dat? The M. H. Renken Dairy Co. was located in what was then a rural Brooklyn, NY. From 1888 through 1959, Renken’s produced milk and cream at its Brooklyn dairy in conjunction with its creameries in upstate NY and Pennsylvania. The unique Renken’s font is emblazoned on the side of this Lionel Milk Reefer. Cars feature die-cast truck sideframes, die-cast operating couplers (with improved performance over 2020 milk reefer releases), opening doors, removable roof, and internal simulated glass lined milk storage tanks which can be seen when removing the roof.

METCA LifeSavers TOFC

MTH Premier Harlem River & Port Chester Railroad Flatcar in 4 different flavors (colors), each with a different road number, with LifeSavers Pup Trailers. Limited quantity of each color. Port Chester NY is where LifeSavers was founded.

METCA Erie Lackawanna AS-616

The Baldwin AS-616 (or as the E/L called it, the DRS-6-6-1600) was a diesel-electric locomotive of the road switcher type rated at 1,600 horsepower, that rode on three-axle trucks, having a C-C wheel arrangement. The AS-616 was valued for its extremely high tractive effort, far more than any ALCo or EMD product. This locomotive with this paint scheme has never before been offered in O Gauge. This MTH Railking Scale with PS3 locomotive is available in 2 road numbers, with only 24 of each made.

METCA Norfolk Southern SD33ECO

Norfolk Southern has rebuilt several SD40-2 locomotives into SD33ECO units. The ECO units feature Tier 3 emissions as well as other "green" features. When NS rebuilt the SD40-2's, they added flared radiators to the ECO's. METCA is offering NS #6224 SD33ECO on Lionel's SD40-2 body. To date, this is the only ECO unit to feature the outline of New York state. This LEGACY loco includes all the same features as the other SD40-2 engines included in the Lionel 2022 Volume 1 Big Book catalog.

METCA Brunckhorst's 36' Woodside Reefer

MTH Premier 36' Woodside Reefer. Brunckhorst's Provision Co. is a supplier of delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments under the Boar's Head Brand. The company was founded in 1905 in Brooklyn, New York, and now distributes its products throughout the United States. The classy black, red, and gold colors fit naturally on the freight car. Available in 2 road numbers. All new Brunckhorst's design; this is NOT a rerun of the previous Boar's Head design.

METCA MTH Pepsi 36' Woodside Reefer with Silver Sides

No cola wars here. MTH Premier 36' Woodside Reefer decorated for one of the top cola companies. Featuring the famous vintage tagline ... a nickel drink with a dime. We teamed with TCA National on this project and if you're a TCA member, you can find the companion white sided car in the TCA store when you log in as a member: https://www.tcatrains.org/shop/.

METCA MTH Red Truck Brewing Trailer on New York Central Flatcar

Mmm, beer! Decorated similar to an actual real-life prototypical beer delivery truck, this MTH Premier 40' Trailer on Flatcar is sure to be a hit. Balancing a bit of whimsy on the trailer graphics with prototypical railroad road names on the flat car, this TOFC is sure to fit in with any beer or "adult beverage" train. Can I see some ID please!

METCA MTH Red Truck Brewing Trailer on Pennsylvania Flatcar

Mmm, beer! Decorated similar to an actual real-life prototypical beer delivery truck, this MTH Premier 40' Trailer on Flatcar is sure to be a hit. Balancing a bit of whimsy on the trailer graphics with prototypical railroad road names on the flat car, this TOFC is sure to fit in with any beer or "adult beverage" train. Can I see some ID please!

METCA Atlas O Pennsylvania Railroad 8000 Gallon Tank Car (Red)

The Pennsylvania Railroad actually had a handful (or less) of tank cars decorated with the railroad name on them. These were mostly use to transport lubricating oil to maintenance facilities. These Atlas O Master Line 3-rail 8000 gallon tank cars carry text notations for the South Fork oil mixing plant. Limited quantity.

METCA Atlas O Pennsylvania Railroad 8000 Gallon Tank Car (Black)

The Pennsylvania Railroad actually had a handful (or less) of tank cars decorated with the railroad name on them. These were mostly use to transport lubricating oil to maintenance facilities. These Atlas O Master Line 3-rail 8000 gallon tank cars carry text notations for the South Fork oil mixing plant. Limited quantity.

METCA MTH Jack Daniels 36' Woodside Reefer

These MTH Premier 36' Woodside Reefers should warm you up. Limited quantities being made. Available in one road number in black/brown and one road number in silver/black. Order either car individually or order both as a combo pack and save $$.

METCA MTH Bethlehem Coal & Coke Fish Belly Hopper

This custom run MTH Premier Fish Belly Hopper is EXCLUSIVE to METCA. 2 road numbers available. If you want both road numbers, just order 2 single cars and we'll ship you one of each road number. The 3-Pack contains one Bethlehem Coal & Coke hopper, one Bethlehem Coke Works hopper, and one Pocahontas Coal hopper. The 6-Pack contains 2 road numbers of each of the 3 hopper paint schemes. Limited quantity.

METCA MTH Pennsylvania Union Line Box Car

AS PAINTED BY THE STRASBURG RAILROAD! Pennsylvania Railroad Double Sheathed Box Car #96451 is on the property of the Strasburg Railroad. It’s currently decorated in the PRR Union Line livery. Never before offered in O Gauge, from any manufacturer, METCA is offering this MTH Exclusive Custom Run of this famous car. This Premier Double Sheathed woodside box car (20-99358) features MTH’s historically top of the line features. The car features a stamped metal frame, metal handrails and die-cast sprung trucks. Less than 100 being made.

METCA 60th Anniversary Boxcar

Happy Anniversary - METCA turns 60 in 2021! To celebrate METCA's 60th Anniversary, we gave away a free boxcar to the first 100 MIGS (Member In Good Standing) that reserved one. This car features bold METCA anniversary years on the sides. The sides also feature many small images of prior METCA products. To top it all off (literally), the roof of the car features METCA Anniversary text. This car is made and decorated by Lionel as part of their Made in USA series.

We The People 4th of July SD70ACe

Our Founding Fathers couldn't have designed a better modern-day locomotive. This Lionel LEGACY SD70ACe features a patriotic paint scheme and includes the first few words of our country's Constitution. The rear radiator wing notes America's birth day. The engine includes bunting, which the user can install. The bunting is removable and reusable; install and/or remove as you prefer. Click here to hear the special audio file in this exclusive METCA loco!

The METCA Pennsylvania Milk Reefer

“The Standard Railroad of the World”, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and its sister RR, the Long Island, had a long history of hauling milk in reefer cars. Long Island had dedicated milk reefers while the Pennsy used standard freight cars. Our Lionel Scale Milk Reefers feature a prototypically correct road number on the Long Island car and plausible graphics on the PRR car (we were unable to find a prototype photo). Cars feature die-cast trucks and internal simulated glass lined milk storage tanks which can be seen when removing the roof.

Canadian National Boxcar

In October 2019 at the TCA York Meet, METCA unveiled 3 new Made in the USA 6464 sized Lionel box cars. These were unannounced cars and available only at the METCA booth. We now have the remaining cars available. They're in stock but they're limited to whatever stock we have on hand; no more will be made. These cars are completely made by Lionel and feature die cast sprung trucks.

Santa Fe SD70ACE

This beast wears the classic Santa Fe blue/yellow warbonnet scheme. It sports road number 1863, symbolic of the year the Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe Railroad Company formally adopted that name. This loco includes all the top-of-the-line LEGACY features as outlined in the Lionel 2021 Big Book Catalog. This 100% Lionel made and decorated SD70ACE (product #2101390) contains all the standard LEGACY System features, including Bluetooth, dual motors, fan driven smoke unit, die-cast trucks, metal frame, sound system, etc., that Lionel is known for.

Air Force One SD70ACE

This Lionel LEGACY SD70ACE is inspired by the famous Air Force One 747 airplane which carries the President of the United States. This deco scheme features numerous graphic elements found only the AFO plane, such as the Star and Bars Air Force insignia in multiple places, the round Presidential seal on the sides of the nose, and tail numbers 28000 an 29000 found on the actual 747's. Road number 1776 pays homage to the foundation of the Unites States of America, which is emblazoned across the sides of the loco topped with an all-white roof, just like the real AFO plane. This is NOT just another UP 4141 but would certainly look good running with it.

The METCA Long Island Milk Reefer

“The Standard Railroad of the World”, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and its sister RR, the Long Island, had a long history of hauling milk in reefer cars. Long Island had dedicated milk reefers while the Pennsy used standard freight cars. Our Lionel Scale Milk Reefers feature a prototypically correct road number on the Long Island car and plausible graphics on the PRR car (we were unable to find a prototype photo). Cars feature die-cast trucks and internal simulated glass lined milk storage tanks which can be seen when removing the roof.

Alaska 6464-825 Reverse Color Yellow Box Car

Lionel always offered their Alaska Railroad items in traditional blue with yellow graphics, with one exception. The Alaska 6162 Gondola was made in a striking yellow with blue graphics. Up until today, that yellow Alaska car was an only-child, and a lonely one at that. METCA is proud to now give that yellow Alaska car a sibling; a 6464-825 in yellow with blue graphics, reverse of the normal 6464-825. Item number 2101380 is produced as part of Lionel's Made in USA line with features as shown in the photo.

Boars Head 36' Woodside Reefer

MTH Premier 36' Woodside Reefer. Boar's Head Provision Co. is a supplier of delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments. The company was founded in 1905 in Brooklyn, New York, and now distributes its products throughout the United States. The classy black, red, and gold colors fit naturally on the freight car. Available in 2 road numbers. If you want both road numbers, just order 2 single cars and we'll ship you one of each road number.

The Boxcar Brewing Co. Boxcar

Boxcar Brewing Co. was the name chosen for a short-lived micro-craft brewery in southeastern Pennsylvania. As part of their advertising and community outreach the brewery actually had West Chester Railway Lines box car #657 decorated with their railroad track logo. Our car features 2 different WCRL heralds; one side of the car features the classic round shield while the other side features block lettering, so to display or run both sides at the same time, order 2 cars. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6464 sized box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (2101220) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The Jeremiah O’Brien GP-7

Captain Jeremiah O'Brien (1744–1818) was an Irish-American captain in the Massachusetts State Navy. He was in command of the sloop "Unity" when he captured the British armed schooner HMS "Margaretta" in the Battle of Machias, the first naval engagement of the Revolutionary War. In honor of the Bicentennial of the United States, Bangor & Aroostook GP7 #1776 (built as #573) was named the "Jeremiah O'Brien". This 100% Lionel made and decorated Scale GP-7 (product #2101190) contains all the standard LEGACY System features, including Bluetooth, dual motors, fan driven smoke unit, die-cast trucks, metal frame, sound system, etc., that Lionel is known for.

Entenmann’s Locomotive & Caboose

In 1898, William Entenmann opened a bakery in Brooklyn, delivering bread, cakes and other baked goods door to door. Over 100 years later, Entenmann’s still bakes their famous fresh and delicious sweet baked goods and delivers daily to stores across the USA. To commemorate Entenmann’s ties to Long Island, METCA is proud to offer this Entenmann’s GP-7 with LionChief+2.0 (dual motors, electro-couplers, smoke, die-cast trucks) along with an NE5 caboose. These two items will nicely bookend all the previously offered Entenmann’s rolling stock.

BC Rail Boxcar

VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES. In October 2019 at the TCA York Meet, METCA unveiled 3 new Made in the USA 6464 sized Lionel box cars. These were unannounced cars and available only at the METCA booth. We now have the remaining cars available. They're in stock but they're limited to whatever stock we have on hand; no more will be made. These cars are completely made by Lionel and feature die cast sprung trucks.

The METCA Manufacturers Railway Box Car

In April 2019 at the TCA York Meet, METCA unveiled 3 new Made in the USA 6464 sized Lionel box cars. These were unannounced cars and available only at the METCA booth. We didn't bring all the cars to York, so we now have the remaining cars available. They're in stock but they're limited to whatever stock we have on hand; no more will be made. First come, first served. These cars are completely made by Lionel and feature die cast sprung trucks.

The Canadian Pacific Boxcar

VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES. In October 2019 at the TCA York Meet, METCA unveiled 3 new Made in the USA 6464 sized Lionel box cars. These were unannounced cars and available only at the METCA booth. We now have the remaining cars available. They're in stock but they're limited to whatever stock we have on hand; no more will be made. These cars are completely made by Lionel and feature die cast sprung trucks.

Lionel Santa Fe Ore Cars

METCA is excited to offer these value priced Lionel ore cars. Each car features a unique road number and different graphics on each side of the car; the Ship and Travel slogan on one side and the Shock Control slogan on the other. Cars feature die-cast (non-sprung) trucks, ore loads, and metal brake wheels. Cars do not have individual boxes. Available exclusively from METCA Division.

Disney World Fire Department Box Car

The Reedy Creek Improvement District was established in 1967 to provide utilities and emergency services to a planned theme park in the middle of Florida’s swamp land. The Magic Kingdom opened in 1971 and the Reedy Creek Fire Department continues to serve Disney World to this very day. Decorated like the RCFD’s rescue vehicles, this car makes the perfect addition to any Disney themed train collection. As the exclusive emergency services provider to Disney World, the RCFD is known as The Happiest Fire Department On Earth! This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6464 sized box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (2001240) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The METCA Union Carbide Box Car

VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES. In April 2019 at the TCA York Meet, METCA unveiled 3 new Made in the USA 6464 sized Lionel box cars. These were unannounced cars and available only at the METCA booth. These cars are completely made by Lionel and feature die cast sprung trucks.

Santa Fe Warbonnet GP7

Decorated in classic red/silver Santa Fe warbonnet colors, this Lionel LEGACY locomotive (2101260) includes all the top-of-the line features which are outlined in Lionel's 2020 Volume 2 catalog on pages 22, 23, 38 and 39. Lionel's most popular paint scheme ever. This locomotive is the perfect addition to every collection and layout, even those with 0-31 curves.

The METCA Public Service Box Car

VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES. In April 2019 at the TCA York Meet, METCA unveiled 3 new Made in the USA 6464 sized Lionel box cars. The 3-Car Set includes the Union Carbide Box Car, the Manufacturers Railway Box Car and thePublic Service Box Car. These cars are completely made by Lionel and feature die cast sprung trucks.

Alaska 6464-825 Blue Sides / Yellow Roof Boxcar

Lionel Made in USA Alaska 6464-825 Boxcar. This car features a unique paint scheme with traditional Blue Sides with yellow graphics, but on a yellow shell with yellow roof and ends. Note, this car has yellow doors, not blue. Exclusive item to METCA. Limited quantity already produced. Features Die Cast Sprung Trucks, metal frame, and metal brake wheel.

Pennsylvania #5741 G5 4-6-0

Inspired by the Pennsylvania Railroad 4-6-0 G5 #5741 which is preserved in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA, this Lionel LEGACY locomotive (2101250) includes all the top-of-the line features which are outlined in Lionel's 2020 Volume 2 catalog on pages 8, 9, 14 and 15. This is one of the most intricately decorated steam locomotives ever with extensive pinstriping on the tender.

Morristown & Erie Boxcar

The Morristown & Erie is a short line railroad in the METCA area. This regular version M&E car was made as a short run in conjunction with the Christmas version (sold out) to round out the quantity of cars needed for a production run. Initially offered to those who purchased the Christmas version, we have a handful of cars available for reservation. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6464 sized box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (2001201) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard Box Car

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is considered by some to be the backbone of the US Navy’s repair and rehabilitation operation. Located in Portsmouth, VA, NNSY can claim many firsts and other accomplishments in the USA’s great naval fleet. Four of those noteworthy items are noted in the 4 scenes on this double-sided car and each side exhibits a different version of the shipyards crest. Proudly displayed on the doors is Semper Fortis, which translates to Always Powerful or Always Courageous. This is one car with different graphics on each side; to display or run both sides at the same time, order 2 cars. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6464 sized box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (2001220) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The Lionel Conrail Fruit Growers Boxcar

METCA is excited to offer this unique Lionel 6464 sized box car. The Conrail Box Car (1901370) exhibits the unique FGE scheme and matches the real life car with a brown door on one side and a yellow door on the other side. This car was dedicated to exclusive Fruit Growers Express service. The car is Made in USA by Lionel. Car features die-cast trucks, metal frame and brake wheel.

Lionel #60 Trolley Red Lettered Variation

The Postwar #60 Trolley commonly came with blue lettering. Much harder to find is the version with black lettering. Almost impossible to find is one of the handful of #60’s with RED lettering. Until now! This 100% Lionel made and decorated Postwar inspired #60 trolley is now being offered in limited quantities with RED lettering, just like the nearly impossible to find original. The trolley features bumper activated reversible operation, dual roof mounted trolley poles that raise and lower, interior illumination, and window silhouettes. The trolley (2001560) also features a maintenance free motor and illuminated headlights.

The Lionel Custom Pennsylvania GG-1

Die-cast metal body, dual motors, LionChief + 2.0, Bluetooth, electrocouplers, traditional sized will run on 0-27 track. Conrail unit features real-like prototypical bicentennial paint scheme, never before produced in traditional size. Pennsylvania Railroad unit features patriotic inspired paint scheme, never before produced by Lionel.

The Lionel Custom Conrail GG-1

Die-cast metal body, dual motors, LionChief + 2.0, Bluetooth, electrocouplers, traditional sized will run on 0-27 track. Conrail unit features real-like prototypical bicentennial paint scheme, never before produced in traditional size. Pennsylvania Railroad unit features patriotic inspired paint scheme, never before produced by Lionel.

The Morristown & Erie Christmas Box Car

Ho, Ho, Ho; Merry Christmas … and a Happy New Year too, while you’re at it. Those are the season’s greetings shown on this Morristown & Erie Christmas Box Car. The M&E is a short line railroad and it looks like they’re delivering presents in this variation of their paint scheme. Santa and his reindeer peeking out from behind the door are adorable. Hey, Santa has a list and he’ll be checking it twice! This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6464 sized box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (2001202) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The State of Maine Potatoes Box Car

NEVER BEFORE in the history of O gauge has the State of Maine box car been correctly offered … UNTIL NOW! In real life, the first State of Maine cars had “Bangor and Aroostook Railroad” spelled out in full, including the word “Railroad”. These cars also had the word “Potatoes” in the red stripe. Shortly after debuting on the BAR, the word “Potatoes” was replaced with “Products” and the lettering in the white stripe was shortened to eliminate the word “Railroad”. It’s this later version that has been modelled time and time again in O gauge. Now METCA offers the only accurately lettered 6464-275 State of Maine Potatoes Box Car, faithful to the original. This 100% Lionel made and decorated box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (2001210) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks. Unique addition to any 6464 series of cars.

The HARLEY and the DAVIDSON Bros. Box Car

In 1903, William Harley joined with 2 of the Davidson brothers and started making motors to be added to bicycles. Shortly after that, a 3rd Davidson brother joined the team and they began offering complete motor-bicycles. When those proved to not be powerful enough, they began offering motorcycles. That was the start of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle company; likely the most famous motorcycle company in the world. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Harley and the Davidson’s established a world class manufacturing plant on Juneau Avenue, the site of the current day Harley Davidson headquarters. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6464 sized box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (2001250) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The Lionel SD38 Custom Loco

Every railroad (and train layout) finds themselves short on motive power every once in a while. GATX provides locomotive rental/leasing services, hence their GATX decorated locomotives can be seen on any railroad at any time. Our 100% Lionel made and decorated SD38 features all of the standard Lionel Legacy features that are included in Lionel’s regular Legacy locos, including Bluetooth, smoke unit, dual motors, sound system, Legacy control, etc. Only 25 locomotives may be made.

The METCA Penn Central Boxcar

METCA is excited to offer this unique Lionel 6464 sized box car. The Penn Central Box Car (1901191) is decorated in a Heritage inspired “what if” paint scheme. The car is Made in USA by Lionel and features die-cast trucks, metal frame and brake wheels.

The METCA Budweiser LionScale Reefers

This BUD’s for you! Budweiser, the King of Beer! Historically transported by rail, this shipment of Budweiser is being carried by a pair of reefers with the reporting marks of St. Louis Refrigerator Car Company. SLRX was a private refrigerator car line established by Anheuser-Busch; the brewer's first subsidiary. SLRX was formed to facilitate large-scale distribution of A-B's products via the U.S. rail network. The SLRX not only built its own bunkerless reefers, but maintained and operated them as well. These 100% Lionel made and decorated cars are molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The O gauge cars feature die-cast metal trucks.

The Coors LionScale Reefers

Coors Golden Beer is brewed with pure Rocky Mountain spring water giving it it’s famous unique taste. The Golden Brewery is the world’s largest single-site brewery complex in the world. German immigrant Adolf Coors came to the Unites States in 1868 and began brewing beer in Golden, Colorado in 1873. Golden has been the home to the brewery ever since, even during prohibition when the facility turned out a variety of other products. As a result, at the end of prohibition, it was one of the few breweries remaining in the USA. These 100% Lionel made and decorated cars are molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA with die-cast metal trucks. Only 50 of each road number are being made.

The Lionel Archive Wabash F-3 A-A Prototype

When originally advertised in the mid-1950’s, Lionel had a much different vison for the paint scheme on their 2240/2367 Wabash F-3’s. They were to be much more like the real loco’s with black underframe, silver trucks, white nose, long bottom and short middle white stripes and tapered upper gray area. The prototype was painted this way and had the number 2240 on one side and 2367 on the other. The actual production units had a much more bland paint scheme and the Lionel prototype went into the archives. In 2017, the prototype surfaced when Neil Young auctioned off part of his collection. You get the Postwar look and modern operating features with the LionChief+2.0 system.

The Erie Lackawanna FM Trainmaster

After the merger of the Erie Railroad and the Lackawanna Railroad, the new Erie Lackawanna repainted the former DL&W Train Masters into the rare and short-lived black E-L freight scheme. Never made before in O Gauge, this 100% Lionel made and decorated Legacy Fairbanks Morse Train Master (product #2001400) contains all the standard LEGACY System features, including Bluetooth, smoke unit, dual motors, sound system, etc., that Lionel is known for. To confirm specific features, see the Lionel 2020 Volume 1 catalog.

The METCA Brookside & Riverside Milk Reefers

Rich and luxurious burgundy sides adorn these two Lionel Scale Milk Reefers. The 6-58285 Brookside and 6-58286 Riverside Milk Reefers are 100% Lionel made and decorated. Cars feature die-cast trucks and internal simulated glass lined milk storage tanks which can be seen when removing the roof.

The METCA Rahway Valley Box Car

The Rahway Valley Railroad (RVRR) was a short-line railroad in the Northeastern United States which connected the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Roselle Park and the Central Railroad of New Jersey in Cranford and with the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western in Summit. The RV 'Superman inspired' logo was adopted in the early 1980's when Bernie Cahill, President of the RV, leased a large group of new boxcars from ITEL Rail Corp. The car, made by RMT, features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast trucks.

The METCA National Bohemian Woodside Reefer

"Oh Boy, What a Beer!" First brewed in 1885, National Bohemian is the beer of choice throughout the Chesapeake Bay region, the Land of Pleasant Living. National Bohemian Beer, colloquially Natty Boh, is an American beer originally brewed in Baltimore, Maryland. It’s only fitting that the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad name be used for this reefer to deliver everyone’s favorite ice-cold beverage. This 100% Lionel made and decorated reefer is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (1901500) features die-cast trucks.

The METCA Brooklyn Navy Yard Box Car

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Box Car (1901260) is decorated to honor the men and women that built our Navy’s ships. The car is Made in USA by Lionel. Car features die-cast trucks, metal frame and brake wheel.

The George Bush 4141 Box Car

Made to be a companion piece to Lionel’s previously released Bush 4141 locomotive and caboose, this LionScale PS-1 Box Car is decorated in the Air Force One inspired striking color scheme applied to Union Pacific’s 4141 locomotive; painted to honor George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States of America. This 100% Lionel made and decorated box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (1904190) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast trucks.

The M.A.S.H. 4077 Box Car

Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M.A.S.H.) units were Army units which provide lifesaving surgical procedures to military personnel wounded in battle. The important work these doctor solders do was brought to the widespread awareness of the civilian world shortly after the Korean war. As opposed to rear hospitals which were commonly used in WWII, M.A.S.H. units were typically located near the front lines to reduce evacuation transport time, thereby greatly reducing mortality rates. The last M.A.S.H. unit was deactivated in 2006 and replaced with the Combat Support Hospital program. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6464 sized box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (1901210) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The SS United States Box Car

Please help save America’s Flagship. The SS United States, over 100 feet longer than the Titanic, broke the trans-Atlantic speed record on her maiden voyage; a record she still holds to this day! Currently there is an effort ongoing to preserve this American Treasure. The SS United States is an irreplaceable piece of patriotic American History. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6464 sized box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car (1901230) features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks. For more information on the SS United States and the Conservancy, visit www.SSUSC.org.

The Charles Chips E-Z Street Divco Truck

The Charles Chips company was started in 1942 when Effie Musser sold her potato chips through a distributor, who put them in distinctive tins, and named them Charles Chips after Charles Street in Baltimore. They now sell chips, pretzels, and cookies from their website and other outlets. The E-Z Street motorized Divco truck is made by Williams by Bachmann. This Truck is a perfect companion to the METCA release of the 9700/6464 sized box car # 6-58038, made by Lionel.

The Susquehanna C-420 Custom Loco

Our 100% Lionel made and decorated C-420 features all of the standard Lionel Legacy features that are included in Lionel’s regular Legacy locos, including Bluetooth. The ALCO Century 420 is a four-axle, 2,000 horsepower (1,491 kW) diesel-electric locomotive of the road switcher type. Cataloged as a part of ALCO's "Century" line of locomotives, the C420 was intended to replace the earlier RS-32 model.

The METCA Long Island Box Car

METCA is excited to offer this unique Lionel 6464 sized box car. The Long Island Box Car (1901200) exhibits the famous Steel Thruway scheme. This car is Made in USA by Lionel. Car features die-cast trucks, metal frames and brake wheels. Order this car by itself, or save on shipping and order together with the METCA Penn Central Box Car. Available exclusively from METCA Division.

The Edison Cement AC-2 Hopper

The Edison Portland Cement Company was a venture by Thomas Edison. He founded it in New Village, NJ in 1899, and went on to supply the concrete for the construction of Yankee Stadium in 1923. The road numbers on the cars reflect those dates. The gray hopper features the orange circle Edison graphic and the tuscan hopper features the script Edison graphic. These 100% Lionel made and decorated cars are molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The cars feature die-cast metal trucks.

The METCA SD40-2 Locomotives

Our 100% Lionel made and decorated SD40-2 features all of the standard Lionel Legacy features that are included in Lionel’s regular Legacy locos, including Bluetooth. The SD40-2 ranks at the top of the charts in sales, and is still considered by many railroaders to be one of the best locomotives on the rails. Their reliability has kept thousands of these locomotives on the rails and they are still a common sight today over 45 years since their introduction. Most have passed through multiple owners and today can be found on class 1 railroads, lease fleets, regionals and short lines in every corner of the continent.

The METCA Halloween Box Car

The Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, and Sleepy Hollow are all terms that just scream Halloween. This car has different graphics and different door colors on each side so it actually looks like 2 different cars. Order 2 cars so you can run/display the cars with one set of graphics showing on one car and flip the other car around so the other side graphics show on the other car. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6-58057 box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The METCA Jersey Central Box Car

The Central Railroad Company of New Jersey, more commonly known as the Jersey Central, was a key component of the rail network in the northeast during its existence. Their famous Bronx Terminal is memorialized in the “return to” notation on the car, painted in their unique Coast Guard paint scheme. METCA is proud to release this 9700/6464 sized box car. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6-58033 box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The METCA Charles Chips Box Car

The Charles Chips company was started in 1942 when Effie Musser sold her potato chips through a distributor, who put them in distinctive tins, and named them Charles Chips after Charles Street in Baltimore. METCA is proud to release this 9700/6464 sized box car. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6-58038 box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The Spirit of the Union Pacific Loco

In 1943, a Boeing B-17 was christened as Spirit of the Union Pacific, recognizing employees of the Union Pacific Railroad who funded the airplane through war bond contributions. In 2017, the Union Pacific applied a special paint job to SD70AH #9026 as a way of honoring the armed forces. Our Lionel Spirit of the Union Pacific #9026 features all of the standard Lionel Legacy features that are included in Lionel’s regular Legacy locos.

The Spirit of the Union Pacific Box Cars

In 1943, a Boeing B-17 was christened as Spirit of the Union Pacific, recognizing employees of the Union Pacific Railroad who funded the airplane through war bond contributions. In 2017, the Union Pacific applied a special paint job to SD70AH #9026 as a way of honoring the armed forces. Our Lionel LionScale Spirit of the Union Pacific Box Cars compliment the locomotive and also just look great on their own or in any military themed train.

The METCA Susquehanna Box Car

The New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway, more commonly known as the Susquehanna, utilizes a striking bold color scheme for their corporate identification. Although usually applied to only their locomotives, the Susie-Q did paint one of their box cars (#526) in the locomotive scheme. METCA is proud to release this 9700/6464 sized box car with a prototypical flat panel door. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6-83866 box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

The METCA Lehigh Valley Map Box Car

The Lehigh Valley Map Box Car is modeled after the real life promotional car that roamed the rails of the Route of the Black Diamond system. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6-58274 box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks. Capturing the essence of the different names that the car carried throughout its career, this model features different names (and colors) on each side of the car.

The Entenmann's Gondola

To commemorate Entenmann’s ties to Long Island, METCA has created this Lionel factory produced gondola with crate load (6-58243) in “O” Gauge. It features die-cast metal sprung trucks and comes in a unique white box with blue trim like previous Entenmann’s cars.

The METCA Railway Express Agency Christmas Box Car

METCA’s first Christmas Box Car features a combination of the rarely used REA Express logo, the METCA logo wearing a Santa hat, and a sprinkle of snowflakes. The Railway Express Agency Christmas Box Car proudly exclaims “Merry Christmas” in festive holiday colors. This 100% Lionel made and decorated 6-58280 box car is molded, decorated, and assembled in the USA. The car features a stamped metal frame, metal brake wheel and die-cast sprung trucks.

METCA 2015 Weaver NYC Piggyback

As a companion to the TCA 2015 National Convention Car, METCA Division is offering 2 variations. Our Division versions have different color flatcars (black and red) and different road numbers (499061 and 499054) than the National version. All 3 make a great looking set or unit train. Also pictured: Weaver Artwork for METCA Division – Black Flatcar with Road Number 499061 – Trailer included; and Weaver Artwork for METCA Division – Red Flatcar with Road Number 499054 – Trailer included.

Weaver NYC TOFC in Silver Paint Scheme

Only 23 of these Weaver New York Central Trailer on Flat Car's were made in this special SILVER flat car and trailer paint scheme. These were originally given out as a gift to the hardest working volunteers at the 2015 TCA National Convention hosted by METCA. This car is completely made and decorated by Weaver and includes the original black Weaver box.

The 2014 Mint Car

PHOEBE SNOW was a runaway successful marketing campaign promoted by the Lackawanna Railroad. Phoebe, a woman dressed in white, was symbolic of how clean their locomotives ran because they used hard anthracite coal. After the merger with the Erie Railroad, the widely popular Erie Lackawanna continued to use this reference for their top-of-the-line named trains. METCA has incorporated this theme into our 2014 Division Car. This new Limited Production 6-58569 Erie Lackawanna Mint Car is 100% Lionel made and decorated, features die-cast sprung trucks/couplers, a metal brake wheel, a metal frame, and includes a gold bullion bar load.

The 2013 Modell's Car

Modell's Sporting Goods is America's oldest, family-owned and operated retailer of sporting goods, athletic footwear, active apparel and fan gear for the athlete and fan in all of us. Founded in 1889 by Morris A. Modell, the first Modell's store was located on Cortlandt Street in lower Manhattan, NYC. Four generations of the Modell family have developed the family business into a chain of over 150 stores throughout the Northeast. Modell's Sporting Goods operates stores throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The trailer is modeled after the actual trailers used by Modell’s and rides on a New York & Atlantic Railway flatcar. Only 230 of these Railking TOFCs by MTH Electric Trains (Item # 30-76530) were made.

The Manhattan Brewing Reefer

Manhattan Brewing Company closed their doors decades ago. Regardless, we couldn’t think of a more appropriate name to adorn the sides of this Atlas O 40’ Woodside Reefer to raise awareness for the TCA 2015 National Convention hosted by METCA. This Master Line reefer was offered in 4 road numbers (and 4 “flavors”) with your choice of 3-Rail or 2-Rail trucks (pending sufficient orders). Each variety of our reefer pays homage to one of the various names that New York has been known as over the years.

Production quantities were ultra-low (48 of each “flavor” in 3-rail, and only 12 of each in 2-rail). We hope that one or more of these cars suits your taste (buds)!

The Entenmann’s® Tank Car

The Long Island Toy Train Locomotive Engineers (LITTLE), in conjunction with the Metropolitan Division of the Train Collectors Association (METCA), produced a Lionel Entenmann’s Commemorative tank car. Funds raised from the profits of the sale of this car went towards the TCA 2015 National Convention, hosted by METCA.

In 1898, William Entenmann opened a bakery in Brooklyn, New York. Traveling by horse-drawn buggy, he delivered bread, cakes and other baked goods door to door. In the early 1900’s the family moved to Bay Shore, Long Island. Today, over 100 years later, Entenmann’s still bakes their famous fresh and delicious sweet baked goods and delivers daily to stores across the United States. To commemorate Entenmann’s ties to Long Island, LITTLE and METCA have created this Lionel factory produced tank car (6-58598) in “O” Gauge. It features die-cast metal sprung trucks and came in a unique white box with blue trim like previous Entenmann’s cars.

2015 Convention Fundraiser Piggybacks

In preparation for the 2015 TCA National Convention in Somerset, New Jersey, hosted by METCA (the Metropolitan Division of the Train Collectors Association), we offered these Limited Edition Lionel TOFC’s as a fundraiser to help cover part of the Division’s portion of the expenses. These TOFC's are designed to acknowledge companies that have a long history in the METCA area.

The 2013 Mint Car

The Blue Comet was the Central Railroad of New Jersey’s premium method of travel between Jersey City’s Communipaw Avenue Railroad Terminal and Atlantic City. METCA has incorporated this paint scheme, along with design references to the Statue of Liberty from the CNJ logo, into one of our 2013 Division Cars. This new Limited Production 6-58523 METCA Blue Comet Mint Car has blue painted trucks and includes a gold bullion bar load. This car is the perfect companion to Lionel’s 2012 Blue Comet release or any of their previous Blue Comet releases.

Taking design clues from Lionel’s postwar 2341 Jersey Central FM Trainmaster, METCA has incorporated this paint scheme into our other 2013 Division Car, the 6-58534 METCA Jersey Central Mint Car. This car includes a copper plated load, symbolizing the transporting of copper plates for the maintenance of one of our nation’s most recognized symbols … the Statue of Liberty. This car is the perfect companion to any Jersey Central FM Trainmaster. The cars are 100% Lionel made & decorated and feature die-cast sprung trucks/couplers, a metal brake wheel, and a metal frame.

The 2012 LIRR Mint Car

“The Route of the Dashing Commuter” was a reference to people that had to run to catch their Long Island Rail Road commuter train into New York City. The fellow depicted in the logo was nicknamed “Dan”. METCA has incorporated this logo and slogan, along with design references to one of LIRR’s previous owners, the Pennsylvania Railroad, into our 2012 Division Car. This Limited Production 6-52596 METCA Long Island Rail Road Mint Car is 100% Lionel made and decorated, features die-cast sprung trucks/couplers, a metal brake wheel, a metal frame, and includes a gold bullion bar load. This car is the perfect companion to METCA’s ongoing railroad themed Heritage Mint Car Series.

The 2011 50th Anniversary Fort Knox Mint Car

The 50th Anniversary of METCA, as well as the 50th Anniversary of the introduction of the Fort Knox Mint Car in 1961 were honored by the production of a Lionel Gold Painted Fort Knox Mint Car. This Limited Production 6-52574 METCA 50th Anniversary Fort Knox Mint Car is 100% Lionel made and decorated, features die-cast sprung trucks/couplers, a metal brake wheel, a metal frame, and includes Lionel’s FIRST EVER clear bullion bar load. The car comes with retro-styled Limited Edition packaging.

2011 Capitol Dome Mint Car

Only 500 Made. The Capitol Dome has nearly always been a meaningful part of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad logo. For a time, around the outside of the Capitol Dome image, there was a ring that contained the slogan “Linking 13 Great States With The Nation”. METCA has incorporated this logo and slogan into our 2011 Division Car. This new Limited Production 6-52583 METCA Baltimore & Ohio Mint Car is 100% Lionel made and decorated, features die-cast sprung trucks/couplers, a metal brake wheel, a metal frame, and includes a chrome bullion bar load. This car is the perfect companion to METCA’s ongoing railroad themed Heritage Mint Car Series^©.

The 2010 New York Central Lightning Strip Mint Car

LIGHTNING STRIPE service could have been the New York Central's next fast freight service, following up on the success of their Pacemaker Freight Service. The METCA Division incorporated certain noteworthy elements from NYC's Lightning Stripe locomotive paint scheme into this Limited Production METCA Mint Car that includes a load of chrome-plated bullion bars.

2009 Pennsylvania Mint Cars (Green and Tuscan)

Raymond Loewy, the famous industrial designer, played a key role in shaping the Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1. Although he never designed a Lionel Mint Car, the METCA Division incorporated certain noteworthy elements from Loewy's landmark design into these, Limited Production METCA Division Mint Cars from Lionel. These cars featured a gold-tone load of bullion bars.

2008 New York Central Pacemaker Mint Car

Our first ever car that was completely produced by Lionel (our previous offerings were overstamped regular production items). Decorated in New York Central's Pacemaker Freight Service color scheme, this Mint Car features Lionel's first ever use of a copper-plated bullion bar load.

1979 New Haven Bay Window Caboose

In 1979, METCA issued this 9272 New Haven Bay Window Caboose. It was over stamped with the METCA logo in gold.

There were several sample cars also made up with the METCA logo in silver.

1976 NYC Pacemaker Boxcar

In 1976, METCA issued this 9754 NYC Pacemaker Boxcar. This Boxcar was over stamped with METCA DIVISION & 1976 in Yellow and TCA in Black.

There were several sample cars also made up with METCA DIVISION & 1976 in black and TCA in yellow