SMR NEWS FLASH
(Updated 08/2010)

1.  New Civil War Locomotives Now In Stock!

Now in stock is a special, EXTREMELY LIMITED release of two new Civil War era engines. The USMRR "General McCallum" (1864 - Western Theater) was a special, lavishly-decorated engine named for the commander of the military railroad. The decoration of this model is the most elaborate yet for any SMR product - the tender even features a portrait of the general! The Richmond & Danville's "Pocahontas" started out in life as the USMRR's original "McCallum" but fell into Confederate hands. Its simple, late-war paint scheme reflects the shortages suffered by the southern railroads as the war continued.

Order your "McCallum" or "Pocahontas" now before they are all gone!

2. Prototype Photos of PRR D6/D6a Posted - Preorder Yours Now!

The prototype models of SMR's upcoming PRR locomotives are done and after detailed inspection by not just SMR but the staff of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has been completed. The many corrections and adjustments will make this model one of the most detailed yet! The new model is "on track" to a release date about January.

Preorders save $250 off list price! Check out the engines here!

3. PRR PD-Series Passenger Cars and OD-Series Combine Cars

Don't forget to order some PRR PD-series Passenger and OD-series Combine cars to run behind your D6/D6a. Sold in two-car sets of either two coaches or one coach and one combine, quantities will be very limited. Delivery in 2011.

Preorder now to save $140 and ensure you get the ones you want! Check them out here!

4.  2-Rail "GENERAL" Conversions - In Stock Now - Time is Running Out!

SMR's first locomotive model was the famous W&A locomotive GENERAL. At that time, we produced 25 2-Rail and 152 3-Rail models. The 2-Rail models sold out immediately but SMR received many availability inquiries. With the remaining numbers of GENERAL models dwindling rapidly, we shipped just 18 pieces of our 3-rail models back to our original builder in Korea for FULL FACTORY CONVERSION to 2-rail. This consists of all new wheels, new wiring, insulation, weights and several other items. The engines also feature our real wood fuel loads! At this writing, only five of these engines are still available.

When they're gone, they're gone!! Order your 2-rail GENERAL here!

5. New Item: Genuine Antique Railroad Watches

SMR is proud to offer its clients the opportunity to purchase real, genuine, operating Railroad Pocket Watches. These watches were the pride and joy of American railroaders and represent the finest examples of the watchmaker's art. Built by the best watch companies in the world - MADE IN USA - these incredible timepieces, some over 100 years old, still function perfectly and will become an instant heirloom (and make you the envy of your friends!). Surprisingly affordable!

Check out the watches here!!

6. New "Early Era" Crew Figures!

SMR now offers accurate, hand-painted, quality MADE IN USA, pewter crew figures. The engineer/fireman sets are accurate 1:48 scale size and positioned to fit in an SMR locomotive. Their clothing is styled to reflect the typical workman's garb from the 1830s - 1880s. Each figure is varied with different shades of clothing, hats, hair, etc., so you can order several sets for your trains and not have them all look alike! Future SMR releases, starting with the "McCALLUM" and "POCAHONTAS" will come with crew figures standard. Price: $15.95 per 2-piece set (engineer and fireman). Buy yours here!

Buy your crew figures here!