MPC/Fundimentions/General Mills came about when the original Lionel exited the model train business. It was a time when many guys in their post college years started taking interest in train collecting. MPC purchased the molds/tooling and went about reissuing some of the older catalog items along with some new things. I like MPC trains as they represent a significant period of model train collecting. Some MPC rolling stock is a bit stark looking (unpainted plastic color rolling stock) and their engines were not always very detailed but they are American made, great runners, reliable and are now very affordable.
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