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METCA

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On this page you'll find updated show schedules, information on upcoming METCA events as well as how you can help METCA by being a MIGS.

05/27/2026

just announced on Train Talk Tuesday. check out these monsters of beauty.. gorgeous. they are now posted on www.metca.org check them out. for more info and details. www.metca.org. check them out. announced 10 minutes ago. we ll post updates as we get them. WOW...... WOW...

05/24/2026

some of the latest exclusives from the Metropolitan Division.
www.metca.org
First up....
This Lionel scale detailed PS-1 box car honors the battleship USS Arizona. This car features the proper 48-star flag for that time period along with purple bunting in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
keep up with the military theme is:
This Lionel scale detailed PS-1 box car features your favorite MASH Unit # 4077 . Includes a simulated crate load inside with boxes of supplies for your favorite soldiers such as Klinger, Hot Lips Houlihan, Radar, and others.
Next:
These Atlas O Premier 50′ Gunderson High-Cube Box Cars are decorated for the 1st 2 locomotives in the Norfolk Southern Landmark Series. One car is lettered for Atlanta and the other car is lettered for Birmingham.
Get ready for Christmas with this 3pack:
These Atlas O 50′ Gunderson Box Cars feature festive Christmas deco. Available only as a 3-car-set, these cars include factory installed LED’s around the perimeter of the cars.
for more info on these beauties. www.metca.org

05/09/2026

Today, TCA past National President Kevin Quinn went down to TRAINS & THINGS in Ewing NJ. It's always fun visiting TnT, Tony and his wonderful family. Great store . While there, Kevin and some of his entourage talked to and promoted our great hobby to a jammed packed store.

04/27/2026

Here are the two latestest offerings from METCA that were announced at York on Dakman Productions. Huge shout out and thanks to Shawn Conahey, a long time legend in the YouTube community. Check out his YouTube channel and check out these two Lionel scale northeastern style cabooses.
first up...
NEW HOPE AND IVYLAND. is prototypically correct for the New Hope & Ivyland #92857 Bicentennial Caboose. Never before offered in O Gauge. This patriotic caboose features die cast trucks and interior lighting. It will make a great addition to any patriotic theme your running on your layout.
next in line...
C & O caboose. The stunning orange and silver scheme has been used by METCA and others before. Now there is a great matching caboose to go with previous offerings. This Lionel scale Northeastern style caboose will be produced with the prototypically accurate 2-window sides. The "special silver" metalic flake and orange are the same color codes used on the Chessie steamers. also like the NH&I, die cast trucks and interior lighting on this beauty.
for more info check out www.metca.org for more info and other pre order offering and in stock items. These two beauties are posted on the METCA store www.metca.org . This pair of scale cabooses will make any train's hind end your running look great. www.metca.org

04/13/2026

We were going to wait until Tuesday but.... here it is. The latest tank car exclusives from METCA. We got so excited about these incredible tank cars we figure we give you an exta day to check them out.
The PROCORS---Lionel Scale 30k Gallon Ethanol Tank Cars feature prototypically inspired paint schemes.
BENS TRAINS TTT---This Lionel Scale 30k Gallon Ethanol Tank Car “Ben’s Trains” exclusive is decorated in Train Talk Tuesday livery! Limited quantities available in 1 road number.
go to www.metca.org for more info. enjoy and have fun.....

04/10/2026

The METCA modular layout is set up for tomorrow's METCA/NYSME train show in East Rutherford nj
St Joe's church.
120 Hoboken road
9am -2pm

04/03/2026

Our train show with NYSME in East Rutherford nj. April 11th. NYSME just happens to be 100yrs old this year

02/07/2026

Valentines day is approaching. What better to get someone but a METCA exclusive offering that is in stock. Yes. these cars along with others at www.metca.org are in stock. But don t wait, there are limited quantities. These in stock cars pictured here are great for those who run unit trains or those who run general freight trains. The hoppers are MTH Premier based on the real D&H hopper car. They also have three different circle logos on them. www.metca.org for more info.
Also pictured below are 2 Lionel Scale tank cars. Again for the unit tank train or general freight trains. Either way they will look great on your layouts. Check them out at www.metca.org
Metca will be at the Allentown Train Meet Associates train show. These in stock items along with others will be on hand. Come visit us. As you are checking out the store at www.metca.org , check out all the very cool pre order items that are on the site. a couple are posted below if you just scroll down. Thanks and see you at the shows. www.metca.org for more info.

02/01/2026

Today was a very cold day 1 of the 2 day Somerset county 4H Trainmasters train show. The 40x60 modular layout ran well with modern era and prewar classics . The kids had a blast running trains all day. TCA National President Kevin Quinn attended today's show talking to members and hobbyists. He also brought a few historical pieces made by Lionel for the US Navy. Where he held an impromptu show and tell about the Lionel compasses.

01/13/2026

METCA NYSME Train show East Rutherford NJ. new New York Society of Model Engineers, Inc. celebrates 100 years old this year. congrats. see you there.

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