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SP AM-2 4-6-6-2 Cab Forward and Caboose: Built as the MM-2 in the early 1910s, 12 of the MM-2 were rebuilt as simple articulated locos and renamed AM-2. Available in pre and post war lettering.

SP MT-4 4-8-2: Daylight painted is almost sold out. Some Black Boiler MT-4s are available.

C&O Greenbrier 4-8-4: No C&O fan can be without a 3rd Rail Greenbrier. Built from actual C&O blueprints the Greenbrier models come in the #600-#604 series and #612. Famous C&O locomotives with unbelievable detail.

PRR O-1 2-B-2 Electrics: The O-1 was used for light passenger duty such as the Susquehannock and Lehigh Valley Trains. Available in pairs, there are 2 version, O1 and O1A, differeing in cab number and vent configuration.

PRR MP54 Electrics: These converted P54 PRR Coaches hauled commuters where no other electric dared.

Jones and Laughlin 20,000 Gallon Tank Cars: J&L used these cars to haul coal tar from the steel mills. Available in J&L Silver. Also available in Black with KOPPERS CHEMICAL lettering. Some sold out.

NYC Empire State Express: NYC Streamlined these Hudsons with Stainless Steel to match the Empire State Express train. Only 2 Hudsons received this special treatment. Only 2 road numbers to be produced. SUPER DETAILED with NICKEL PLATING, complete Backhead Detail, all brass detail in 1/48 scale. In Stock Now.

Coming Soon

SP Moguls 2-6-0: The M6 and M9s. Briefly we are offering these two branch line locos with Whaleback Tender (for 3 rail) and both Vanderbilt & Whaleback tender (in 2R). Schedule is Mid 2008 Delivery Price is changed due to the lengthy delay and higher factory costs for materials and labor ($899.95 MSRP)
Great Northern M-2 2-6-8-0:
Great Northern also rebuilt this Mallet into a simple articulated in the 1930s. The M-2 was at home hauling freight and coal for the Great Northern. A very distinctive model in Glacier Park green.

CB&Q M-4a 2-10-4: The Burlington's M-4s were built in 1927-35 by Baldwin Locomotive Works. They tipped the scales at 504,570 pounds locomotive weight, and at 83,300 pounds Burlington's heaviest and heftiest steam engines. 2 versions, Elesco or Worthington BL Feedwater Heaters. Coming in 2008.

Bessemer and Lake Erie 2-10-4: B&LE saw how successful the CB&Q locos were so they ordered their own. Coming at the same time as the CB&Q engines, but uniquely detailed for B&LE and only 10 produced in 2R and 3R.

DM&IR 2-10-4 (GREY BOILER): The DM&IR acquired these locos from the B&LE. Lettered for DM&IR they shared the rails with the mighty M4 Yellowstones also produced by Sunset Models.

N&W K-2a Streamline Mountain: At first glance you might think it was a J, but it ain't. Why is this locomotive so important, because it was important to the N&W. There were 12 of these modified K-2s. They were used frequently on the N&W. And now for the first time in O Scale, you too can run one.

UP FEF-3 4-8-4: #844 As it exists today, and Grey Painted FEF-3.
Harriman Cars: SP and UP: Finally a follow on set for our original Harriman car release. We are doing the 60’ Coach, 60’ Baggage, 60’ Baggage Mail, 60’ Milk and Cream(SP ONLY), and 72-D-3 72’ Diner. Each car will be lettered for SP Lines, SP (Green), SP (Two Tone Grey), UP (Two Tone Grey), or UP (Yellow) and Illinois Central. Also available in green painted but unlettered. Get ready for a real treat. These cars will be finished in Spring 2008.

New Announcements

PRR GG-1 "OLD RIVETS": #4800 in 5 different paint schemes: Original #4899, Loewy (Clarindon), Strasburg (Futura), Conrail and Bicentennial. Reserve your favorite, on 25 of each to be made, $899.95

NYC Dreyfuss Hudson: Right on time, the 20th Century Limited and Dreyfuss Hudson, pulling up to the station. Sunset and GGD join forces and make the only scale offering of the Dreyfuss (Brass), and 20th Century Cars (Aluminum) ever produced in O Scale. Only 80 3R and 70 2R models to be produced. Cars available in three 4 car sets. See advertisement on front page for further information. This is not one to be missed.

CNR U-2G4-8-4 / GTW U-3B: CNR had over 160 "Confederations" in service during the age of steam. Coming in 2008 these Northerns are a must for any CN or GTW enthusiast. Also in Ohio Central Colors #6325.
CP D-10 4-6-0:
There were over 800 of these 10 wheelers on the CPR. We are doing two distinct versions so order one of each. Early version will have single cylinder air pump and no skirting under running board. Late version (shown) will have compound airpumps and skirting under running board.

C&O L-2/L-2A HUDSONS: Built from blueprints of the original locomotives, these scale models of the L-2s, represent the only models of their kind in O Scale. The L-2 with Baker Valve Gear and Standard Pilot and L-2a (shown), with Poppet valve Gear and Large Steel Pilot.
C&O Steel Center Cupola Cabooses: Built from blueprints, available in Red (Steam Era), Blue and Yellow (Diesel)
PRR Brill Gas Electric "Doodlebugs": PRR used these gas powered electric driven rail cars for suburban runs where electrification was not practical.

Scott  Mann - Sunset Models Inc.

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