In a prior post the author wrote about ScaleTrains acquiring the M.T.H. S and HO scale tooling. Shane Wilson, president of ScaleTrains.com, issued the following statement:
“We are designing and tooling new motor mounts so the (MTH) locomotives can use our motor. We’re also designing a new main board so we can utilize ESU-Loksound DCC & sound. We have no plans to extensively rework the external details of current MTH HO and S models. We’ve received feedback about potential dimensional and detail issues with specific products and will take the information under advisement. If the issue can be fixed with a limited amount of time and money, we may make the investment. If the issue cannot be resolved easily, we may continue with the model as is or retire it.
Our team was a part of the GP7/9 and ES44 tooling acquisitions at our previous (Athearn) employer and we know how much time and money it cost to bring these models into the Genesis line. Starting from scratch would have been less time consuming and less expensive.
If there is a current model in the MTH HO line-up that does not meet our Rivet Counter or Museum Quality standard and we believe there is a market in the Rivet Counter or Museum Quality lines, we’ll start the project from square one.
MTH has designed and engineered several steam era locomotives, freight cars, and passenger cars that are yet to be tooled. Over the next several years, we’ll bring many of these projects to market. Since they are designed and not tooled, we will ensure they meet Rivet Counter or Museum Quality specifications. Thank you. SW.”
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