Looking Back at 2023 and Ahead to 2024 

If the hobby was “dying” I don’t think companies would continue to grow like this

This is all great news! Scale Trains keeps the hobby exciting!

I hope the four axles are GE variants. B30, B39-8, There’s so many B units that need done

In regards to fantasy units, I think the idea of GP60Ms and/or B40-8Ws in Conrail colors would be neat. They had a high-priority coast-to-coast intermodal service they operated in conjunction with the Santa Fe (the QNYLA train), and my reasoning is them doing it for marketing, pushing the idea that common equipment is being used all the way across the country to attract additional shippers. In addition, the split of Conrail may have been delayed to the mid-2000s in this scenario, enabling them to purchase equipment they may not otherwise have.

Congratulatons Shane, on your new grandchild. The "Road Trip" promotion is way cool and demonstrates a lot of "out of the box" thinking by the Scale Trains team! I noticed there was no mention in your video of your release of the S Scale "S-Helper Service" rolling stock, so wonder if this was overlooked in your 2023 recap remarks? Hoping we will see more S Scale rolling stock and either re-issues of S Scale locomotives or possibly some new models. Best wishes for a safe and prosperous 2024 for the Scale Trains team!

Thank you for all the beautiful models, the help from your service team, Marlen, who helped me with my orders, questions and always answered promptly. I wish you all Happy New Year!

I'd love to see you guys make the Progress Rail (EMD) SD70ACe-T4 units in HO Scale!

I am an O-Scale modeler. At the same time, I find it great that companies like ScaleTrains are doing well and furthering the hobby. This hobby only becomes better when companies reinvest and build great models. I wish you the best in 2024!

Happy New Year to scale trains keep up the same in 2024

Please do an N Scale run of the Rio Grande SD40T-2's. The HO models are absolutely incredible, and I know a few modelers who would buy N versions of that particular locomotive. I myself would purchase every single road number with DCC/Sound in a heartbeat. You guys are absolutely fantastic, and I hope you guys have plans in the future for N scale versions of Steam as well. Thank You for making such awesome models.

Great job to all at the Scale Trains empire. Everyone's hard work has put Scale Trains on top of the Model Railroad industry. Like to hear that a new 4 axle HO scale locomotive is coming in '24. Congratulations Shane on the new grandchild. I can't wait to see what 2024 brings.

Excellent video

I love all of this stuff!! Super excited for the J and Hypotipical

Super excited for the new J class to be announced! Can’t wait to get one!!!

I'd love to see Scale Trains do the GP9 and GP35 in Rivet Counter detail level. Offerings from other manufacturers just aren't getting it done.

I've already booked one CSX AC4400 in YN2 color 😁💕

I got an HO scale BNSF AC4400CW for Christmas and I'm definitely looking forward to the Iowa Interstate ES44AC locomotive coming in a few months.

First off, congrats on the grandchild Shane! I have waited for you guys to start talking fantasy schemes, can't wait for this! Please tell me you guys will do Frisco ES44ACs or maybe with the ex MTH SD70ACe at some point, if you decide to release that model again!

Awesome

I’m excited for the CSX Heritage units release, can’t wait.

Happy new year scaletrains! Over the months, I’ve been working with some of your locomotives at a near by hobby club. After a while I decided to buy my own units and they have been astonishing! No running issues great sounds I love the lights! So take this as a thank you and I hope to see what’s next to come!

Very Excited to See you guys at Supertrain! Ill be there with Western Free-mo a new group of Youngsters and i can guarantee 90% of the locomotives will be Scaletrains! Are you guys planning on going to Banff while your here? I would recommend doing the drive up to Jasper to see CN, I could even give you all the hidden gem spots up there!

Great job, Scale Trains! I am eagerly awaiting the N scale CSX SD40-3 rebuild as well as the other new N scale items planned.

It might be obvious to but a CSX AC4400 in YN3 would be a hit! Thank you for being one of the most transparent model railroad companies! It is noticed and appreciated

I would like to see brass hybrid H.O. Steam era locomotives by SCALE TRAINS . 🇨🇦🇺🇸🚂

Shane, great company, that you own. great products.Thank you very much, from Mexico. Enjoy your grandchild

S gauge American Flyer layout here.

hello Scale Trains & it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy

Thank you for the excellent models you produce. No matter what level of product I buy the quality is outstanding. And thanks for acquiring ExactRail. Happy New Year and congrats on the upcoming grand child.

I'd love to see some c30-7s in n scale. Not many manufacturers make classic ge power, and the c39-8 is my favorite model of yours I have purchased. I would purchase a few units (especially in conrail livery;) if that ever came to the table, granted I do understand if you all have other releases planned. Merry Christmas to y'all and Happy New Year!

I love your models! I myself have all the CN heritage T4s and 3015 in N scale. Fingers crossed you guys make an N scale rivet counter ES44. Congratulations on the Grandbaby, and have a successful 2024!

Normally I’m not one for fantasy schemes but y’all had me at YN2 ET44. Maybe both regular YN2 and even the special variant that was applied to the AC6000CW’s?

Im stoked for the CSX Heritage gevos

Would love too see rivet counter f units or coaches (both with working diaphragms), and more sd40t-2 locomotives

Just waiting for scaletrains first steam loco.

You guys are awesome!! Thanks for all You do!! Merry Christmas and a happy new year from the Silver Creek Sub!! Cheers!

God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bless you richly

Rivet counters unite! Amazing growth for scale trains! 😊the best model rwy co anywhere, look at how many trains were released here! Happy new year to the folks at Scale Trains

Happy New Year! Can't wait to get my hands on some of the N&W J's and passenger cars!

Happy New year to you and your crew. You have produced some fabulous products.

Hi, I love your models, I only buy from you and please can you make HO SD60/70/75's. I have a couple years hoping you'll make some. Thanks

So Hypotypical is just gonna be Legendary Liveries 2.0? I thought you wanted to stand apart from Athearn.

Congrats on the upcoming grandchild, you don't look old enough for grandkids but I am happy for you. Dennis from Trainfest

Looking forward to the new N units, love the idea of the Hypotypical, understandably its hard to produce all the add ons or changes of modern shortline and regional railroads but to maybe take a minor change or two to get the top level otherwise, I will take it. Also the idea of the so called fantasy schemes, there are plenty of those out there who do a modern what if and this could be great.

Fantasy paint schemes from Scale Trains will be well received. I could see schemes like Burlington red/white, BN's "white face", ATSF freight bonnet, SP speed letters or black widow, & Northern Pacific (several scheme options) on a future run of ES44s.

Happy New Years ScaleTrains! Can't wait for All New Models for 2024Q I'd like to see CSX BHP Iron Ore and UP AC6000s

Love the products this company puts out!

Have a Happy and safe New Year from Oz!!! Would like to see a run of MTH's HO scale Rio Grande passenger cars (they are nearly impossible to find second hand)......and PLEASE more SD40T-2's and some SD45's in Rio Grande schemes!!

The fantasy/what if schemes is a fantastic idea! I also like the idea of HypoTypical locomotives as it’s like a gap between rivet counter and operator! And a big thanks on announcing those soon to be reality Steam locomotives and CSX HUs! I hope to see those in action on layouts and in real life very soon!

I can’t wait for the Wisconsin & Southern SD40-2

Congrats on the new grandchild from TVCM, Shane! Very much looking forward to the new HO announcements, and I'm a fan of fantasy schemes (can we say SP Black Widow!).

I would like to see you do the EMD GP30s in N Scale. Especially the Norfolk and Western in the blue paint scheme. I’m waiting on my SD40-2s patiently looking forward to getting them. I have also preorder some Norfolk and Western, and a Conrail from the second run. Thanks for what you do as a company all year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 😎😎 👍

I’d love to see some B&LE SD38-2/SD38ACs and DMIR SD38-2s

More Milwaukee Road and Great Northern in ho would be nice. Jeff

Feliz año nuevo, os sigo, un saludo desde Madrid, España

Congratulations Shane on the grandchild! I have been patiently waiting for the N&W Class J and matching passengers cars to be announced. Is the Erie Triplex possibly one of the future ex-MTH steam engines coming in the future?

Unsold inventory would sell eventually. A lot of people are still buying new in box locomotives that are 10+ years old.

Hello, superb models, Any chance we see some SD60m/70m in HO?

How long has it been since y’all acquired Fox Valley Models for the N scale ES44AHs? Those keep getting pushed back for release. First for December 2023, January 2024, now December 2024. I really want those CSX Pride in Service locomotives.

All new feature in N-scale? Could it be spinning roller bearing caps? If so, I'm very excited!

Can you guys please make an AC44C6M I don't wann start cutting up dash 9s 😂

Appreciate the update, but economy is crap right now. You used to have superior products below market price. But I just can't order any more. I'm honor my pre-orders, but can't commit to any more right now.

I really think people would love a sdp40. You have so many options for colors. Anyways happy new years!

Have you ever thought about attending model trains event in Europe? Like Nuremberg Toy Fair which is the largest model railroad show in the world?

Your locomotives are powerful and very detailed. I have no problem with recommending to anyone. One suggestion, the ESU decoders are a pain to program especially us Apple Mac users. Again, you make some wonderful products.

Cant wait for my N scale GE ES44AH CSX law enforcement Loco that I pre ordered in December 2022. I REALLY want an N scale Santa Fe Super Hopper Id also really like the GM Vert-a-pack for the Vega in N scale.

Great news all around! You didn't mention anything about “Kit Classics.” Will you be offering any new transition era road names in these? Or restocking the existing ones? I have all 3 C&NW and MILW boxcars and love them, but many of the others (NYC, C&O) are sold out.

I’m hoping whatever you guys have coming up in your N-Scale announcement will be “Steam locomotive” related though I’m hoping it’s something different!! Also the freight car that you mentioned that’s never been done in N-Scale before sounds intriguing. However 1 car that would be awesome to make in N-Scale a modern day center beam flat bed car with/without loads because there’s not that many in N-Scale and lately I’m in desperate need of those for a mixed freight train I’m working on!!

Great things happening in '24. That fantastic. I would like to see more modern. Plastic pellet covered hoppers are like grain hoppers when it come to colors and types. Trinity's 6421 capacity cars are popular the most popular. Tank cars like UTLX Panda bear and 30,000 gallon general funnel flows would be nice. Even the more specialized cars with two valves covers are interesting. Keep them coming. How about the SD70ACE T-4 in NS colors?

The SD70MAC in all variations (MAC, MAC-T1 and MACH) would be amazing, Athearn seems uninterested in doing them and a ST model would blow them out of the water.

Are the steam engines gonna be delivered where the engine is permanently connected to the tender? Less chance of the connection being broken like MTH's older drawbars

It would be cool to see some cars from the southern stream program like the Man O War cars in both tuscan red and southern green

I understand that HO is your bread and butter but a mention of “S” scale would have been an appropriate acknowledgement to your S scale clients. You should consider the development in S of one of your fine scale HO locomotives. Happy New Year and the best in 2024.

Also, I’d pay “good money” for you guys to do a b32-8. Make those PLEASE! NOT the crappy NS version but the BN model with the rounded cab.

I would love to see a ScaleTrains BigBoy in H0 And SD40s from UP and NS in H0

Please make BNSF warbonett dash 9’s in the future and also make BNSF gp39e 2931 in the BN green scheme. It’s one of the first engines BNSF created. Also gp30’s patched in BN green paint patched to BNSF would be cool.

O Scale… please!!!

Fingers crossed for some BQ23-7's!

So since you mentioned fantasy paint schemes how about some black widow tunnel motors?

Are you going to produce a SD70ACe, so that you can do the rest of the NS Heritage Fleet?

Really bummed that the Iowa ES44 are delayed till spring. 😢

I just need to know what's up with the HO SD40-2?

Wish you the best in 2024! Also wish you would had said something about s helper

More DRGW locomotives from GP35 to SD50

Here's to hoping for a ho scale bnsf dash 9 announcement. 🤞also, the idea of an h2 et44 is absolutely crazy.

Didn't Scaletrains acquire MTH's HO scale division?

Can we get a CSX ES44DC and the NS MANE SHEMES??? PLEASE??

Man if any steam engine is done you’d need to consider L&N M-1s everyone I know who models L&N wishes a company would pick up the task of doing an M-1 aside from brass that needs huge curve radiuses and other modifications to even make it run.

really hoping to see some GP35s at some point

Please help us N scalers with the E24 decoders.

well, with the AC44 the newest model i guess EMD is next in line unless we get surprised with a Alco, FM or something like that, or a Museum Quality BQ23-7

Just got my c39-8. Pretty nice model however the radiator screens on the conductor side were loose and fell off as soon as I took it out of the packing. Your factory sucks at glueing stuff but still a nice model.

I have a question that might benefit others also. Are the n scale auto flood hoppers due to arrive soon? Thanks!

Happy new year. Congratulations on the grandchild. A quick question after I viewed your video on how trains are made, is all of the engineering and design work performed in China with subcontractors , or does scale trains actually do the 3D design and detail engineering domestically leaving the tooling design etc to the factory?

Will you have more second runs of popular items that sold out quickly, like the HO scale BNSF reefer?

A very good year end update, Shane. From the announcement of a new grandchild to some very interesting new products. BUT.....Not One Word, Whisper or Mention of your well received "S" scale line of RTR rolling stock, or Anything else in 1:64th scale. A BIG disappointment after your recent delivery of 40ft. Box Cars in "S" scale.

With the N&W class J, how friendly will a DCC ready version be to a non ESU decoder? I’ll be happy with just headlight and markers or headlight and cab light. The answer depends on how much I have to dismantle and rewire the engine.

Have you guys ever tested the market for freight car kits? I could see ST Redbox kits, actually. Half the details with maybe a superdetail kit sold separatel.

I hope there’s an sd70ace release. Anythinh MRL would be sweet though. 😉 In the Hypotypical series the MRL units would flourish

10,000 miles last year?😂😂😂 I do 10,000 + a month. Keep up the good work Scaletrains! Need more Chessie System engines