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ScaleTrains.com™ is an American model railroad manufacturer, offering products in HO, N and S scale. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennesse. ScaleTrains.com offers multiple brands of products, including Museum Quality™, Rivet Counter™, ExactRail™, Operator™, Fox Valley Models™, Kit Classics™, and S-Helper Service™. Its model railroad products currently include diesel locomotives, steam locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, and accessories.[1]
History
[edit]ScaleTrains was founded in 2014 by Shane Wilson[2], Mike Hopkin, Joe Olvera, Paul Ellis, and was originally headquartered in Benton, Tennessee. In 2022 ScaleTrains headquarters moved to Cleveland, Tennessee.
Brands
[edit]When ScaleTrains was founded it offered products in four brands, Museum Quality, Rivet Counter, Operator, and Kit Classics.
In 2024 ScaleTrains launched a sub brand of Rivet Counter called HypoTypical™ which offers unique paint schemes inspired by predecessor railroads, fallen flags and heritage units.
| Brand | Brand Promise | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Quality | “Museum Quality™ models are historically accurate replicas of the most famous locomotives in North American railroading history. Exhaustive research and a commitment to perfection combine to create the ultimate scale model. Museum Quality trains establish new standards which make them just as legendary as the original.”[3] | HO |
| Rivet Counter | “The Rivet Counter™ line strives to create the most accurately detailed models imaginable. The real-world counterpart is meticulously researched to ensure prototype fidelity. Each model features numerous factory applied parts including roadname and road number specific details whenever possible.”[3] | HO, N |
| HypoTypical | HO, N | |
| Operator | "Operator™ trains are built for modelers who enjoy running high-quality, realistic trains at an affordable price. Designed from builder's drawings and photographs, Operator models have fewer factory-applied parts and simplified printing. For added versatility, super-detail parts are available separately."[3] | HO, N |
| Kit Classics | "Relive the Golden Years of model railroading with Kit Classics™ freight car kits. When you assemble these simple kits, you'll rediscover fond memories of power packs, sectional track, shake-the-box kits, and dreams of creating your own model railroad empire."[3] | HO |
Acquisitions
[edit]As ScaleTrains grew, the company acquired MTH HO ScaleTooling, S-Helpers Service[4], Fox Valley Models[5], and ExactRail[6].
| Brand | Brand Promise | Scale | Acquisition Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH HO Scale Tooling | N/A | HO | February, 2021 |
| S-Helper Service Brand and Tooling | Pending | S | February, 2021 |
| Fox Valley Models | Pending | HO, N | June 2022 |
| ExactRail | Pending | HO, N | June, 2023 |
In 2023 ScaleTrains also began a partnership with Virtual Railfan™.
References
[edit]- ^ Blog, EYStudios (2021-11-18). "Business Spotlight: Scale Trains | EYStudios | EY Blog". EYStudios. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ Crook, Jordan (2021-08-25). "ScaleTrains Road Trip to visit Rossville". Newsbug.info. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ a b c d "Our Brands - ScaleTrains.com Inc". www.scaletrains.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "MTH HO & S". www.scaletrains.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Fox Valley Models". www.scaletrains.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "ExactRail Acquisition". www.scaletrains.com. Retrieved 2024-10-08.