The Japanese builder was KTM - not KMT. The importer was Max Gray. After Max Gray passed away US Hobbies imported KTM O scale models, including a rerun of the NKP Berkshire. At O scale shows and on eBay US Hobbies versions of KTM locomotives generally bring higher prices than the earlier Max Gray imports as they have improved gearboxes and better quality brass castings. KTM locomotive prices have fallen in recent years as they lack the finer details of more recent brass imports (like cab interiors) but with a little work make for good layout quality "runners" as they were solidly built. Many O scalers, especially those using DCC, replace the old open frame KTM motors with higher torque/lower current draw Pittman can motors for improved performance.
Ed Rappe.
