Finding an MTH Dash 8 Non Powered unit.

[DMUinCT]

  The first MTH "Gauge One" catalog (2002) and the second (2003) listed only Dash-8s with twin motors, ProtoSound2, and DCS digital control.  

  In 2004 the catalog listed both the Powered/Sound version and Dummy.  The price spread between the two versions was $300.

  The 2005 Catalog continued to list both Powered and Dummy but the price spread has shunk to only $200.  (only $200 extra for two motors, sound, and digital control)

  No catalog was issued in 2006, but, the 2007 "Gauge One" catatalog no longer listed a Dummy unit for the Dash-8s.

  I do not see how MTH could make money with the Dummys, I have two (CSX and NS).  They look the same as the powered units except for the cab number, have pickups, full lighting, and a light on/off switch.

[Southwest Rail]

Thanks Joe, I'll email straight away.

I understand now why they are so scarce.

Regards,

Graeme

[enginear]

I believe the reason they are so hard to find is that they were removed from production list by MTH. I think you can find the Santa fe or CSX version at Just Trains. I see a lot of dealers listing them, but when I call, they say they're all sold out? Kirt should have them, Joe

[Southwest Rail]

G'day all and this is my first time here.

I'm trying to purchase an MTH Dash 8 Non powered unit(code 70-2018-3 or any variance) to run as a battery carrier for my garden railroad locomotives but can't find one anywhere.  I purchased one from G Scale Junction about twelve months ago but now they all seem to have vanished.   The dash 8 made an ideal battery carrier and I wish to purchase another one.  Does anyone know where they are hiding.

 Desperate Aussie