Metro Hobbies

08/27/2026

Metro Hobbies Website Updates—and Online Ordering Is Beginning!

Explore the newly updated Metro Hobbies website, including reorganized product listings, clearer service and DCC information, and the beginning of direct online ordering for selected products through PayPal....

Explore the newly updated Metro Hobbies website, including reorganized product listings, clearer service and DCC information, and the beginning of direct online ordering for selected products throu…

08/22/2026

🇺🇸 BROADWAY LIMITED HO ES44AC PREORDERS 🇺🇸

Metro Hobbies is now accepting preorders for Broadway Limited’s 2027 HO-scale GE ES44AC locomotives, including the America 250 series, two Norfolk Southern Landmark units, and two Union Pacific “Building America” locomotives!

Each locomotive is offered in:

🚂 Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC with smoke — MSRP $459.99
🚂 Stealth no-sound/DCC-ready — MSRP $359.99

AMERICA 250 SERIES

🇺🇸 Norfolk Southern No. 8118 “Stars & Stripes”
• Paragon4: BLI 10814
• Stealth: BLI 10815

🇺🇸 BNSF No. 250 “Liberty”
• Paragon4: BLI 10816
• Stealth: BLI 10817

🇺🇸 BNSF No. 1776 “Liberty”
• Paragon4: BLI 10818
• Stealth: BLI 10819

🇺🇸 BNSF No. 2026 “Freedom”
• Paragon4: BLI 10820
• Stealth: BLI 10821

🇺🇸 Canadian National No. 1776 “Screaming Eagle”
• Paragon4: BLI 10822
• Stealth: BLI 10823

🇺🇸 Canadian National No. 2026 “Air Force One”
• Paragon4: BLI 10824
• Stealth: BLI 10825

NORFOLK SOUTHERN LANDMARK UNITS

🚂 NS No. 8183 “Chicago”
• Paragon4: BLI 10810
• Stealth: BLI 10811

🚂 NS No. 8184 “Altoona”
• Paragon4: BLI 10812
• Stealth: BLI 10813

UNION PACIFIC “BUILDING AMERICA”

🚂 UP No. 8223
• Paragon4: BLI 10826
• Stealth: BLI 10827

🚂 UP No. 8200
• Paragon4: BLI 10828
• Stealth: BLI 10829

These locomotives are expected in May 2027. Preordering is strongly recommended because commemorative and special-paint locomotives may be difficult to obtain after dealer allocations are filled.

To reserve yours, contact Metro Hobbies with the railroad, road number, part number, and version you want:

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08/21/2026

How do you make a new structure look like it has always belonged on a layout?

Follow this custom HO-scale barn project from an American Model Builders kit to a fully installed farm scene—complete with custom colors, hand-laid shingles, a built-in scenic base, and carefully blended surroundings.

See the full build and transformation below. Have a structure or unfinished scene waiting for attention? Contact Metro Hobbies about custom building, painting, detailing, weathering, and layout installation.

Custom building a barn for a customer.

06/05/2026

Rapido Trains Announces HO Scale Track Powered EOT Devices

Now pre-ordering the Rapido Trains EOT devices. The End-of-Train Device (EOT), sometimes referred to as a flashing rear end device (FRED), was first created by the Florida East Coast Railway in the late-1960s. This one-time controversial device eliminated the need for the caboose and brakemen positions by acting as the rear warning device with a flashing red light. By the 1980s, their usage became more widespread across North America’s rail network with as the caboose disappeared from routine operations....

Now pre-ordering the Rapido Trains EOT devices. The End-of-Train Device (EOT), sometimes referred to as a flashing rear end device (FRED), was first created by the Florida East Coast Railway in the…

02/24/2026

Lionel acquired by Round 2. What will the future bring?

So the news is finally out in public: Lionel is being acquired by a new holding company run by a new private equity firm. Opinions about the situation are......

11/19/2025

🎄🚂 Santa’s Sleigh Needs Backup… Good Thing He Shops at Metro Hobbies! 🚂🎄

We all love Santa’s classic sleigh and reindeer team—but let’s be honest… those reindeer are a little underpowered for modern holiday logistics. 😉

A single reindeer only puts out about 190 watts of power—roughly 0.25 horsepower. Compare that to a draught horse that delivers a full 1 horsepower (and can peak at 15 horsepower!). That’s a huge difference when you’re hauling toys for the entire world in one night! 🦌💨

That’s why this year, Santa’s upgrading his Christmas operations with a little help from Metro Hobbies! From model trains to modern locomotives, we know a thing or two about real horsepower and how rail keeps the holiday rush on track.

Whether it’s a sleigh, a boxcar, or a fully decked-out HO scale consist, rail delivers the power and reliability Santa needs to make every stop—perfectly on time.

🎅 More horsepower. More fun. More holiday magic.
This season, Santa knows: Trains > Reindeer.

Happy Holidays from Metro Hobbies Nebraska!
🚂✨

11/19/2025

For expected delivery before December 25th, the 2025 USPS holiday shipping deadlines for the contiguous U.S. are: December 17 for USPS Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail, December 18 for Priority Mail, and December 20 for Priority Mail Express. These are recommended dates for the lower 48 states.

11/17/2025

New, Peco Unifrog code 83 turnouts. Order yours today from Metro Hobbies. These are highly recommended for businesses th DC and DCC modelers as the frog does not need to be powered by may be powered if needed or wanted. Designed from AREMA standards and conforms to all NMRA standards. Compatible with other track systems.

The ongoing upgrade of our Code 83 track system has taken a further step with the introduction of the Unifrog format for the #8 turnouts. These turnouts repl...

11/03/2025

Metro Hobbies welcomes a new vendor, Whistle Stop Models. They provide premier highly detailed 3D printed resin buildings, vehicles, and details. We will begin stocking with an initial order. There is a price list on our website, please contact us to order .

Whistle Stop Models is a premier provider of custom-designed N-Scale buildings utilizing cutting-edge 3D printing technology to meticulously craft each building, ensuring exceptional accuracy and p…

11/02/2025

Broadway Limited Imports has announced a run of ATSF/BNSF business cars. The first is the William Barstow Strong theater car. They are offering several different versions depending on the railroad and era. Get on board now with preorders from Metro Hobbies. Click the logo below to learn more and email Metro Hobbies your preorder requests.

HO ATSF & BNSF Business Cars MSRP $139.99 BLI 9990 ATSF #89 1972-1982 BLI 9991 ATSF #89 1982-1990 BLI 9992 ATSF #89 1990-1995 BLI 9993 BNSF #32 1996-2008 BLI 9994 BNSF #32 2008-2013 BLI 9995 BN…