Reply to "Lack of new MTH Railking tooling"

MELGAROGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

NCogaugefan posted:

I cant remember the last time MTH introduced any new tooling in the Railking line...
Maybe they just don’t think it would be profitable...

I agree with your analysis, but you answered your own question in the last sentence.

I returned to O gauge model railroading 21 years ago and have predominantly been a satisfied buyer of MTH Premier locomotives ever since. However, apparently, the economics and market for O gauge steam engines, both Premier and Railking, no longer justify the investment in new tooling, especially for models representative of a small number of railroads. I think the recent GE 44 ton diesel locomotive was a viable investment for MTH because it can be marketed for a large number of railroads. Not necessarily the case for steam engines - but just an opinion on my part.

MELGAR

12/14/1812:31 AM

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