Factory Direct Hobbies subject lines
150 subject lines averaging 52 characters.
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| Jun 16, 2026 7:45 AM | 🐮🐷Stock Cars w/ Sound in N Scale from BLI | 42 | + N ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hoppers -- Reserve Today! | Jun 16, 2026 7:45 AM · 42 characters. + N ARA 70-ton 4-Bay Hoppers -- Reserve Today! | |
| Jun 16, 2026 7:00 AM | BRAND NEW from BLI: Pennsy G5 in HO +New Run of UP Big Boy | 58 | Only 10% to reserve today! | Jun 16, 2026 7:00 AM · 58 characters. Only 10% to reserve today! | |
| Jun 15, 2026 7:30 AM | HURRY: 48H Left to Reserve Alco C415 in HO | 42 | Only 10% down today, the rest due later! | Jun 15, 2026 7:30 AM · 42 characters. Only 10% down today, the rest due later! | |
| Jun 14, 2026 7:45 AM | Brass Hybrid Berkshire: Lima, Boston & Albany, Illinois Central Arriving This Winter! | 86 | Reserve now for only 10% down | Jun 14, 2026 7:45 AM · 86 characters. Reserve now for only 10% down | |
| Jun 12, 2026 7:15 AM | BLI's Newest SD70ACe: Don't Miss It! | 36 | Only 10% down today. Pay the rest later! | Jun 12, 2026 7:15 AM · 36 characters. Only 10% down today. Pay the rest later! | |
| Jun 10, 2026 7:00 AM | HO UP FEF-3: Only a Few Units for Preorder | 42 | So few left that BLI will be sold out by arrival. | Jun 10, 2026 7:00 AM · 42 characters. So few left that BLI will be sold out by arrival. | |
| Jun 9, 2026 5:19 PM | Did you see something you liked? | 32 | We can't guarantee the price will stay this low | Jun 9, 2026 5:19 PM · 32 characters. We can't guarantee the price will stay this low | |
| Jun 9, 2026 7:15 AM | DEADLINE: Athearn Crane/Gondola, ICC Caboose, AC4400CW, Airslide Hopper & More | 79 | Preorders close THIS MONTH. Reserve now! | Jun 9, 2026 7:15 AM · 79 characters. Preorders close THIS MONTH. Reserve now! | |
| Jun 7, 2026 7:45 AM | Small Steam, Big Utility. | 25 | Reserve BLI N scale Consolidations now with just 10% down at Factory Direct Hobbies. | Jun 7, 2026 7:45 AM · 25 characters. Reserve BLI N scale Consolidations now with just 10% down at Factory Direct Hobbies. | |
| Jun 6, 2026 7:45 AM | Highly Detailed HO Track Inspection Cars: CSX, Conrail, BNSF, ATSF & Unlettered | 80 | Preorder for only 10% down today; expected arrival this Fall! | Jun 6, 2026 7:45 AM · 80 characters. Preorder for only 10% down today; expected arrival this Fall! | |
| Jun 6, 2026 7:15 AM | N Scale Sharknose: lock in your reservation now to avoid disappointment! | 73 | Only 10% down today, worry about the rest later! | Jun 6, 2026 7:15 AM · 73 characters. Only 10% down today, worry about the rest later! | |
| Jun 5, 2026 7:00 AM | Have you reserved your N Scale Heavy/Light Mikado yet? | 54 | Only 10% down today, worry about the rest later! | Jun 5, 2026 7:00 AM · 54 characters. Only 10% down today, worry about the rest later! | |
| Jun 3, 2026 7:00 AM | 👀 Don't get left out when everyone else's Athearn goodies arrive--preorder NOW | 79 | AC4400CW, GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper, ICC Caboose, 200-ton Crane + Gondola & MORE | Jun 3, 2026 7:00 AM · 79 characters. AC4400CW, GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper, ICC Caboose, 200-ton Crane + Gondola & MORE | |
| Jun 1, 2026 7:14 PM | Did you see something you liked? | 32 | We can't guarantee the price will stay this low | Jun 1, 2026 7:14 PM · 32 characters. We can't guarantee the price will stay this low | |
| Jun 1, 2026 8:01 AM | Rapido Bombardier LRC, SD70MACe, CEM Bi-Level Commuter Coach, and MORE | 71 | Only 10% down today, worry about the rest later! | Jun 1, 2026 8:01 AM · 71 characters. Only 10% down today, worry about the rest later! | |
| May 27, 2026 8:16 AM | Deadline Closing In: Commodore Vanderbilt, Reading T1, GEVO Tier 4, Thrall All-Door Boxcar, Modern Reefer... | 109 | Manufacturers are tightening production runs--reserve now | May 27, 2026 8:16 AM · 109 characters. Manufacturers are tightening production runs--reserve now | |
| May 26, 2026 8:30 AM | 👀 Have you preordered these yet? | 33 | AC4400CW, GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper, ICC Caboose, 200-ton Crane + Gondola & MORE | May 26, 2026 8:30 AM · 33 characters. AC4400CW, GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper, ICC Caboose, 200-ton Crane + Gondola & MORE | |
| May 25, 2026 4:30 PM | Prices are about to go back up... | 33 | Have you completed checkout yet? | May 25, 2026 4:30 PM · 33 characters. Have you completed checkout yet? | |
| May 25, 2026 7:30 AM | GONE TONIGHT: Memorial Day Savings | 34 | Save until midnight PT! | May 25, 2026 7:30 AM · 34 characters. Save until midnight PT! | |
| May 24, 2026 4:30 PM | Memorial Day Savings: Act Fast, Ends Monday! | 44 | Your cart is on sale, but not for long! | May 24, 2026 4:30 PM · 44 characters. Your cart is on sale, but not for long! | |
| May 24, 2026 7:30 AM | Memorial Day Markdown Weekend is Here! | 38 | Prices go up after the sale! | May 24, 2026 7:30 AM · 38 characters. Prices go up after the sale! | |
| May 23, 2026 4:30 PM | Memorial Day Deals End Monday--Shop NOW | 39 | Save BIG on Broadway Limited, Atlas, Walthers, Kato & More | May 23, 2026 4:30 PM · 39 characters. Save BIG on Broadway Limited, Atlas, Walthers, Kato & More | |
| May 23, 2026 7:30 AM | Memorial Day Deals You Can't Miss! 🎉 | 37 | 5,000+ deals on Broadway Limited, Atlas, Walthers, Kato & More | May 23, 2026 7:30 AM · 37 characters. 5,000+ deals on Broadway Limited, Atlas, Walthers, Kato & More | |
| May 22, 2026 7:15 AM | SALE'S ON: Shop the Memorial Day Mainline Markdown! | 51 | Shop early for best selection: Over 5,000 discounts from your favorite brands | May 22, 2026 7:15 AM · 51 characters. Shop early for best selection: Over 5,000 discounts from your favorite brands | |
| May 20, 2026 8:30 AM | 48H Left to Preorder: Hooker Chemicals, Dupont, Penn Salt, Stauffer Chemical and More! | 87 | 💧Haul chlorine with high-end tank cars | May 20, 2026 8:30 AM · 87 characters. 💧Haul chlorine with high-end tank cars | |
| May 19, 2026 8:31 AM | HO: CSX, Conrail, BNSF, ATSF Track Inspection Cars Ready for Preorders | 71 | Plan ahead for great fun this Fall! | May 19, 2026 8:31 AM · 71 characters. Plan ahead for great fun this Fall! | |
| May 17, 2026 9:19 PM | Did you see something you liked? | 32 | + Earn points on every purchase | May 17, 2026 9:19 PM · 32 characters. + Earn points on every purchase | |
| May 16, 2026 9:00 AM | HO/N Deadline: Athearn Genesis AC4400CW, GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper, ICC Caboose, 200-ton Crane + Gondola & MORE | 112 | Preorders, the most reliable way to shop Athearn! | May 16, 2026 9:00 AM · 112 characters. Preorders, the most reliable way to shop Athearn! | |
| May 15, 2026 5:56 PM | Closing Soon: 6k Gallon Tank Cars, Fishbelly Hoppers, Commuter Coaches, ES44AC & More | 86 | There may be none left once preorder customers claim their units... | May 15, 2026 5:56 PM · 86 characters. There may be none left once preorder customers claim their units... | |
| May 15, 2026 8:45 AM | 6k Gallon Tank Cars, Fishbelly Hoppers, Commuter Coaches, ES44AC & More | 72 | There may be none left once preorder customers claim their units... | May 15, 2026 8:45 AM · 72 characters. There may be none left once preorder customers claim their units... | |
| May 14, 2026 8:46 AM | These may sell out. | 19 | HO FEF-3 (BLI) and P32AC-DM (Rapido) preorders due ASAP | May 14, 2026 8:46 AM · 19 characters. HO FEF-3 (BLI) and P32AC-DM (Rapido) preorders due ASAP | |
| May 13, 2026 9:31 AM | NEW Fishbelly Hoppers, Alco C415, Pioneer Zephyr Sets, ES44, GP9 & More | 73 | PREORDER from Bowser, Walthers, Kato Now | May 13, 2026 9:31 AM · 73 characters. PREORDER from Bowser, Walthers, Kato Now | |
| May 12, 2026 10:30 AM | 👀 Athearn Genesis AC4400CW, GATC 2600 Airslide Hopper, ICC Caboose, 200-ton Crane + Gondola & MORE | 99 | 200+ Preorders now Available to Reserve | May 12, 2026 10:30 AM · 99 characters. 200+ Preorders now Available to Reserve | |
| May 11, 2026 5:15 PM | EXPIRES at 12am: FREE Boxcars, Tank Cars, Gondolas & More | 57 | Hurry before it ends! | May 11, 2026 5:15 PM · 57 characters. Hurry before it ends! | |
| May 11, 2026 7:45 AM | Ends Tonight: Freight Cars are FREE | 35 | Don't lose your chance to save... | May 11, 2026 7:45 AM · 35 characters. Don't lose your chance to save... | |
| May 10, 2026 4:45 PM | 24 Hours Left: Unlimited Free Freight Cars | 42 | For every 4 you buy, 1 is $0! | May 10, 2026 4:45 PM · 42 characters. For every 4 you buy, 1 is $0! | |
| May 10, 2026 8:30 AM | Gone Tomorrow: Buy 4, Get 1 FREE Freight Cars | 45 | What's your train missing? | May 10, 2026 8:30 AM · 45 characters. What's your train missing? | |
| May 9, 2026 7:57 PM | Did you see something you liked? | 32 | + Earn points on every purchase | May 9, 2026 7:57 PM · 32 characters. + Earn points on every purchase | |
| May 9, 2026 5:15 PM | Almost Gone: Free Hoppers, Boxcars, Tank Cars, Gondolas & More | 62 | How many freebies will you get? | May 9, 2026 5:15 PM · 62 characters. How many freebies will you get? | |
| May 9, 2026 9:02 AM | Ends Monday: FREE Rolling Stock Deal | 36 | Don't Miss 1,200+ FREE Gondolas, Hoppers, Boxcars, Tank Cars & More | May 9, 2026 9:02 AM · 36 characters. Don't Miss 1,200+ FREE Gondolas, Hoppers, Boxcars, Tank Cars & More | |
| May 8, 2026 5:45 PM | Claim Your FREE Rolling Stock Now | 33 | No limit to how many free items you get! | May 8, 2026 5:45 PM · 33 characters. No limit to how many free items you get! | |
| May 8, 2026 8:15 AM | 's Free Rolling Stock Inside! | 29 | 1,200+ FREE Gondolas, Hoppers, Boxcars, Tank Cars & More | May 8, 2026 8:15 AM · 29 characters. 1,200+ FREE Gondolas, Hoppers, Boxcars, Tank Cars & More | |
| May 7, 2026 5:30 PM | FREE Rolling Stock in Full Swing! | 33 | Buy 4, Get 1 FREE automatically in cart! | May 7, 2026 5:30 PM · 33 characters. Buy 4, Get 1 FREE automatically in cart! | |
| May 7, 2026 12:53 PM | FREE ROLLING STOCK: Buy 4, Get 1 Free! | 38 | Over 1,200 FREE Gondolas, Hoppers, Boxcars, Tank Cars & More | May 7, 2026 12:53 PM · 38 characters. Over 1,200 FREE Gondolas, Hoppers, Boxcars, Tank Cars & More | |
| May 2, 2026 7:15 PM | Did you see something you liked? | 32 | We can't guarantee the price will stay this low | May 2, 2026 7:15 PM · 32 characters. We can't guarantee the price will stay this low | |
| May 2, 2026 8:30 AM | Preordering Gets You First Dibs. Athearn, Broadway Limited, Rapido Preorder deadlines approaching! | 99 | Challenger, SD70ACe, F Units, Fishbelly Hoppers & More | May 2, 2026 8:30 AM · 99 characters. Challenger, SD70ACe, F Units, Fishbelly Hoppers & More | |
| Apr 30, 2026 3:30 PM | HOURS LEFT: Get $25 Store Credit with 450+ BLI Locomotives | 58 | Steam or Diesel? Lets' go for it! | Apr 30, 2026 3:30 PM · 58 characters. Steam or Diesel? Lets' go for it! | |
| Apr 30, 2026 7:16 AM | ENDS AT 12AM: Get $25 Store Credit with 450+ BLI Locomotives | 60 | GET YOUR FREE MONEY | Apr 30, 2026 7:16 AM · 60 characters. GET YOUR FREE MONEY | |
| Apr 29, 2026 5:13 PM | FREE MONEY WAITING: Get $25 Store Credit with 450+ BLI Locomotives | 66 | Claim your store credit now! | Apr 29, 2026 5:13 PM · 66 characters. Claim your store credit now! | |
| Apr 29, 2026 12:20 PM | ⌛Last Chance to Preorder: HO BLI FEF-3, Rapido P32AC-DM, and More | 66 | Manufacturing quantities are based on preorders! | Apr 29, 2026 12:20 PM · 66 characters. Manufacturing quantities are based on preorders! |
Based on 150 emails received from Mar 16 to Nov 5, 2026. Times in US Eastern. How we collect