Is MTH trains going out of 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 going to buy MTH trains?
ScaleTrains.com
HO & S Scale Tooling. ScaleTrains.com™, Inc., a leading manufacturer of HO and N Scale model trains, announced the acquisition of M.T.H. Electric Trains® HO Scale and S Gauge tooling assets.
What is the future of MTH trains?
In June 2020, it was announced that the CEO, Mike Wolf, will be retiring and MTH will be shutting down forever in May 2021. On January 31, 2021, ScaleTrains.com has announced they have acquired MTH’s HO and S scale tooling.
Are HO trains valuable?
If you have old HO, N, or Large scale trains(with the exception of LGB and Marklin trains), there is at best a smaller collector’s market for them. Unless you are lucky enough to find the “right buyer,” or have a very specific train that collectors are just drooling over, the resale value is minimal.
Do MTH trains work with Lionel?
In 2009, Lionel Electric Trains and MTH Electric Trains began working together under the Lionel Corporation banner, allowing MTH Trains to produce the Lionel tinplate electric trains with the official graphics.
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).
Who bought mth ho?
Scaletrains.com
MTH Electric Trains HO and S gauge tooling has been acquired by Scaletrains.com, according to company president Shane Wilson. “The purchase of MTH’s HO products also allows us to broaden our product line into passenger cars, track, and more.
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.
What does HO stand for in HO trains?
half-O
The abbreviation “HO” stands for “half-O.” The smaller trains were less expensive and took up less space than their larger O scale cousins, which became popular with people who were moving into small homes and apartments in the 1940s.
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 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 voltage does a HO scale train need to work?
G-Scale trains typically run with up to 24 volts, HO-Scale is about 16 volts and N-Scale needs as little as 10 or 12 volts. My favorite source for fixed voltage power supplies is retired and repurposed laptop power supplies.
What are HO scale trains?
HO scale. HO or H0 is a rail transport modelling scale using a 1:87 scale (3.5 mm to 1 foot). It is the most popular scale of model railway in the world. The rails are spaced 16.5 mm (0.650 in) apart for modelling 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄ 2 in) standard gauge tracks and trains in HO.
What is HO scale model train?
HO Scale Model Trains (Railroading): HO Scale is a small scale of model trains (1/87th of the actual size) and is the most popular scale for most model train enthusiasts. Here is a Model Train link to get you started: Train Sets (HO Scale)
What does Ho stand for in model railway gauges?
The designation HO stands for “Half O”. Of course if it was actually one-half of O scale it would be 1/96th, but because HO is actually a metric based scale and O is based on English units of measure the fractions become awkward. The model railroading industry says HO is “approximately half O”. N Scale – 1:160