Atlas Purchases M.T.H.'s O Scale Tooling Atlas Model Railroad Co., Inc. has purchased the O scale tooling from the soon-to-be-defunct M.T.H. Electric Trains. The news came just weeks after it was announced that ScaleTrains.com would be acquiring the company's HO and S scale tooling.

Is anyone buying MTH Trains?

Atlas Model Railroad Company Inc. has purchased a selection of the tooling for M.T.H. Electric Trains' Premier O scale locomotive and rolling stock lines, as well as some of M.T.H.'s RailKing accessories.

What's going on with MTH Trains?

A year after M.T.H. Electric Trains' owner announced his plan to depart the industry, a significant portion of the company is relocating from its Columbia, Md. facility to a new one in Elkridge, Md., while another part continues to operate in Michigan.

Is MTH model trains still in business?

Columbia, Maryland, June 9, 2020 --- M.T.H. Electric Trains president Mike Wolf has announced his retirement and the closure of his business effective June 1, 2021.

Who is the CEO of MTH Trains?

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Did Mikes train House go out of business?

June 8, 2020 - First, on behalf of M.T.H. ... The variety, quality, and infusion of technology throughout our offerings allowed M.T.H. Electric Trains to help bring enjoyment to all who share our wonderful hobby. It is, therefore, with mixed emotions that I tell you I have decided to retire in 2021 and close the business.

Who bought M.T.H. tooling?

Atlas Model Railroad Co., Inc. has purchased the O scale tooling from the soon-to-be-defunct M.T.H. Electric Trains. The news came just weeks after it was announced that ScaleTrains.com would be acquiring the company's HO and S scale tooling.

Can you run MTH trains with a Lionel Transformer?

I Know that I can (to an extent) run mth trains on a lionel transformer, but it was very erratic. I was told by my hobby shop years ago to get a mth transformer. It has worked perfectly ever since.

Is mth compatible with Lionel?

Lionel TMCC/Legacy is compatible with MTH DCS. You'll need either a TMCC or Legacy base. If you use a TMCC base with a Legacy locomotive, it will operate only the TMCC enabled features. You'll need the special 9 pin cable from MTH to connect the Lionel TMCC/Legacy base to the MTH DCS unit (TIU).

What does MTH trains stand for?

MTH Electric Trains, formerly known as Mike's Train House, is an American toy train and model railroad designer, importer, and manufacturer based in Maryland. Mike Wolf, the MTH founder, started assembling and selling trains in 1973 at the age of twelve.

What scale is MTH?

Founded in 1980 by Mike Wolf, MTH Electric Trains offers a wide selection of O-27, O gauge and O Scale locomotives, rolling stock and accessories. These products are complemented by a fast-growing line of 1/32 Scale G gauge offerings.

What is the difference between code 100 and 83 track?

When you see a piece of code 83 rail you are looking at track that has a rail height of . 083", code 100 is . 100" high. Code 83 is probably the most popular in the hobby due to the fact that it is the closest to that used by prototype railroads.

Can you mix model train brands?

"Can I use model trains from different brands or do I have to stick with one?" It's a very common question for those starting out in the hobby. Fortunately, thanks to common standards used by most manufacturers the answer is usually, yes you can.

Can you run 2 HO trains on the same track?

with block control you can have two trains on the same track travelling in opposite directions, as long as they are in seperate blocks connected to diffferent power packs. two locomotives in the same block will be controlled by the same pack, and thus run in the same direction.

What is the difference between Lionel O and o27?

What's the Difference? Curves in O-27 gauge are tighter than in O gauge. That means that some of the very longest O gauge cars and locomotives are too long to turn the tight corners of O-27 gauge layout. All O-27 gauge cars and locomotives will work on O gauge track.

Who owns Mikes train House?

The case has thrown a spotlight on MTH, a Columbia model train manufacturer that operates as Mike's Train House, and its owner, Mike Wolf, whom some collectors credit with reinvigorating a once-tired industry. The privately held company, which has about 57 employees, had revenue of about $40 million in 2003, Wolf said.

Are MTH trains AC or DC?

In O and Standard Gauge, M.T.H. offers no less than four AC output transformers that distribute between 40 and 400 watts of power to the track. Our HO DC-300 is a full-fledged 30 watt power supply perfect for most HO pikes.

Is Bachmann a good train set?

They make solid basic and high quality RTR stuff. As was suggested, Bachmann's spectrum line is very good, and they do make some sets in the spectrum line, but their regular sets should be avoided.

Can Bachmann trains run on Lionel track?

The Bachmann engine will work fine on your track, I have a number of the Williams models, a Weaver, and a couple of Atlas models. They run as well on tubular and Fastrack as the Lionel and MTH engines. Williams (by Bachmann) have a good reputation for reliability, I don't think you'll go wrong.

Can Bachmann trains run on Atlas track?

Atlas and Bachmann track can be used on the same layout, some minor modifications may be required to the plastic roadbed. You must shim the atlas track to the same height of road bed of the bachmann track.

What code is Bachmann track?

EZ-Track is code 100 and mates readily to Atlas code 100 as long as you bring the Atlas up to the level of the EZ-Track.

What code is Atlas snap track?

Atlas HO Code 83 track is the choice of discriminating modelers of all skill levels and has become the new standard in model railroading.

What is Atlas snap track?

Atlas, one manufacturer, calls their line "Snap Track." Others make similar track, too; some mounted on plastic roadbed. It is made in straight and curved sections with radii of 15", 18" and 22". ... It takes about 40" to lay out a circle of 18" radius track, and 48" for a 22" radius.

Who makes RailKing?

RailKing trains are M.T.H.'s best-selling line. These smaller models run on O gauge track. Because they are shorter, they negotiate tighter curves - a real advantage for model train enthusiasts with small layouts. RailKing items are identified with item numbers that begin with "30".

What is the difference between M.T.H. Premier and RailKing?

RailKing products tend to be less expensive than their Premier counterparts. Premier Line models are built to exact proportions. If you want the most realistic models ever made Premier is the way to go. You will find that Premier models are more expensive than their RailKing counterparts.