… VBG. Sign up for our E-Newsletter. There I said it first. i will miss you guys. I posted this prediction several times on the forum since MTH was not producing any new tooling. It seems reasonable that their market value could tumble. One scenario is a new company organized and owned by members of my current staff,” he said. I think I am a bit of all three but mostly the latter. Filtern . Also, MTH is a much bigger company than Weaver was. But this insider scenario could be best for the hobby, the company, and maybe in the long run for its founder and his heirs. As far as an employee taking over the business let’s not forget Train America Studio. Mike Wolf CEO Of MTH Trains Talks On TrainWorlds Facebook Live! Their building is already sold, much of the tooling is owned by someone else - perhaps the major asset is the "good will" value of the company, and the value of the intellectual property. We believe there is an opportunity to grow the S market as well,” he said in January. Electric Trains, is retiring and M.T.H. Since MTH has a plant in China, this could be a liability. Potential buyers are certainly going to think twice before purchasing an expensive product that can't be repaired. You must be signed in to continue. I've acquired some spare DCS, PS2, and PS3 components over the last couple of years. Authorized Retailer network. Mike Wolf always dreamed of running toy-train icon Lionel. President Mike Wolf and are available in two different versions - No. Sortierung: Filter schließen . I wish Mike nothing but the best,  but I didn't expect a retirement announcement without a sales plan, especially with years of electronic products looking for support. But I do know, if there is interest, there is plenty of time to get a deal done. The last two M.T.H. in 1980 as Mike’s Train House, a manufacturer of reproduction Lionel standard and O gauge trains. Both purchase of the company and closing of the company are mentioned, which are opposite outcomes. I think there is an excellent chance there will be a buyer, or a set of buyers for MTH, given that there is a year to get a deal done. Click To Manage Account. Mife Wolf - the founder and owner of MTH trains (Mike's Train House) got his start in model railroading by working for Williams Trains I believe. But Andy and Rich also are looking forward to retirement! He was selling Williams trains out of his house and was one of, if not, the largest Williams dealers. Newcomer to O scale model Trains Best of which world, Precision Scale from the late 80s and early 90s running quality. 4014 Original Coal Burner. Want more news? Electric Trains, I want to thank you for the support and encouragement you have shown my company over our 40 … Now he's locked in a death struggle with the company he loved. This is not an easy business and it's only going to get harder. Tinplate standard gauge and HO products round out the Columbia, Maryland, company s mix. New Product Announcements! Electric Trains has announced that it has sold its HO and S Gauge tooling and molds to Scale Trains.com as part of its divestiture of tooling assets as the company prepares to shut down operations later in 2021 on the heels of M.T.H. An elderly gentleman cane up to me and asked if Mike was in town. founder Mike Wolf began his career in model trains at the age of 12 by working for Jerry Williams of Williams Reproductions, which made replicas of classic locomotives such as the Ives No. I will be right behind you as well. Going from "simply the best way to run a railroad" to I'm taking my ball and going home", is one abrupt change of direction. Each locomotive will include a signed Certificate of Authenticity by M.T.H. Classic Toy Trains magazine offers information about toy trains operating and collecting, toy train product news and reviews, toy train layout tips, toy train layout designs and track plans, and more. Just like the showroom layout, I also recognized Mike as well in that same particular video. I didn’t buy any locomotive yet. MTH #80-2344-1 ES44AC Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 - G.E. Columbia, Maryland, January 31, 2021 --- M.T.H. Also, if MW is going to bail out right away, that's not good at all. 1694 and the Lionel 381 and 408E. Given the recent announcement, I am concerned about a few things: You sure shook up and made changes to model railroading. Does Someone Have In-Hand Pictures Of The Lionel 21-Inch Long Island Passenger Cars? introduces accurate, highly detailed scale models that run superbly, … Today is a sad day in Model Railroading, Ready to Roll is reluctant to pass on the information that MIKE WOLF, President of M.T.H. I am confidant that the items will split like Weaver and carry on for at least a little while longer. I would find this unacceptable and an unfair advantage over other train companies. There are still a few un-produced items and paint schemes left to offer in O that were overlooked. Didn’t last very long without the dominant leader. Trains President Mike Wolf has announced his May 2021 retirement and the subsequent closure of the company after 40 years in business. Mon, 2020-06-08 18:38 — nickelplaterick. The new company will be comprised of current M.T. We're sorry. I was going to order two locomotives out of the most recent catalog. Mife Wolf - the founder and owner of MTH trains (Mike's Train House) got his start in model railroading by working for Williams Trains I believe. I am also hoping some other company or the employees take up the mantle. M.T.H. Guess it's dead after that. I wish all of them good luck and prosperity in the years to come.”. Hoping to see Lionel pick up some of the engine tooling. Kinda ironic I just finished up this afternoon putting up several new display shelves for several new MTH engines coming in...can't say I'm as excited to get them now as I was when I woke up this morning! That said, I do not have any inside baseball on what the financial situation is with MTH, nor how things will ultimately turn out. A report from model railroading's trial of the century. Mike told us employees today. I think the day is coming where I get out of the hobby. 2:44:23. Things have a way of getting lost over there... Keep an eye on Ali Express in the coming months. MTH's founder, Mike Wolf, started assembling and selling trains at the age of 12 in 1973 for Williams Electric Trains, which had begun producing reproductions of vintage trains manufactured by Lionel Corporation, in the early 1970s.By 1980, Wolf was operating a mail order business selling Williams trains and parts out of his bedroom in his parents' home. catalogs, 2020 Volume 2 Andy E for President!!!!! 3) I guess I need to prioritize creating my order list from 2020 V2. Home; About Us; Catalogs; News; MTHRRC; My MTH; Product Lines; Product Locator; Service; ONLINE STORE; 2018 Catalogs Now Online. M.T.H. 3.7K Views. A Visit With Mike Wolf (And A New Train!) Automobiles/ Trucks 1/43-1/50 scale let’s see them, Recommendations for newer 'plated' Santa Fe F3's, integrating DSC with Legacy -- maybe my expectations were too great, speed control problem with New MTH GS6 3.0. In the current business climate, it wouldn't be easy to obtain financing for anyone to pay millions for a toy train manufacturer. MTH Trains CEO Mike Wolf On TrainWorlds Facebook Live! It was the scale like three rail engines that Mike was so instrumental in pioneering that pulled me back. Hold on to your seats folks, this is going to be interesting to see how this plays out. My first set was a RTR 2-6-0 ATSF freight set with an air whistle from MTH. President Mike Wolf's retirement. Home; About Us; Catalogs; News; MTHRRC; My MTH; Product Lines; Product Locator; Service; ONLINE STORE; News. H. staff. This was followed up by the TEXAS and GENERAL 4-4-0s among others. There tends to be more opportunity for one of these transactions regarding entities with a larger footprint and a stronger balance sheet. It's hard to imagine that any employees are going to be able to pull together assets sufficient to purchase the company. About two minutes later I read this! Weekly newsletters feature new products, videos and news plus peaks at upcoming specials! Sign In or Register × Remove From Your Block List. NJ HiRailers Trainstock event Officially cancelled, Buy/Make Anything Cool Lately (Tinplate Version). We’ll be talking about all of their new products and their new catalog! Best of luck Mike. 1694 and the Lionel 381 and 408E. First I want to wish Mike the best in his retirement and a thank you for giving me "model railroad fever." Why? MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS Model trains that do more! That's a pretty big "new job" to take on if you are closing in on possibly wanting to retire yourself in the not too distant future. President Mike Wolf and are available in two different versions - No. My thought as well. Always loved MTH engines, but not for their electronics. Cancel; Yes, Remove! Growing up, my first ever MTH train set was the Pennsylvania Steam Turbine Freight Set. Published: Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Bad timing, too, when some dealers are just now taking delivery of new MTH products, including special production items. The DCS System controls any Proto-Sound 2.0 and later equipped locomotives. Mikes Train House (MTH) H0 Programm. Why go order more when they could croak and I'm stuck with them, especially brand new. This announcement kills my interest in buying anything from the recent catalog. 4014 Oil Burner in current Union Pacific gloss Restoration livery and No. When you block a person, they can no longer invite you to a private message or post to your profile wall. Click HERE. I knew Mike when he was at York working for Jerry Williams I believe before there was an MTH. “It is, therefore, with mixed emotions that I tell you I have decided to retire in 2021 and close the business,” he said in a June 8, 2020 letter to the industry. “It is, therefore, with mixed emotions that I tell you I have decided to retire in 2021 and close the business,” he said in a June 8, 2020 letter to the industry. M.T.H. “The purchase of MTH’s HO products also allows us to broaden our product line into passenger cars, track, and more. I still believe that there is some plan for the company. I've got 8 of his Premier steam locomotives and DCS, none of which have given me any real issues. Replies and comments they make will be collapsed/hidden by default. This past Friday, my friend Bob and I went down to Trenton to visit with Mike Wolf, the president of MTH Electric Trains. Mike must have thought this through, as I can't believe he'd let a business he's built-up over the years from scratch simply vanish or collapse. dreams come true through the years. It's been a ruff year for everyone. Trains President Mike Wolf has announced his May 2021 retirement and the subsequent closure of the company after 40 years in business. I'd guess he would have preferred someone to come up with tens of millions to buy him out (if he is, as is apparently the case,  a sole proprietor). Electric Trains president Mike Wolf has announced his retirement and the closure of his business effective June 1, 2021. As a longtime loyal customer I am not sure if I should be shocked,  disappointed,  or maybe mad as hellgate that the system I have invested a large amount of my money and time in is just closing up shop without a transition plan. will close the doors May 2021. Continuing Saga of Lionel's poor new truck design, looking for paper announcing Lionel’s 1973 service station special with Canadian Pacific F3s. President Mike Wolf's retirement. M.T.H. Many have said that cash flow is a significant issue in this and similar cottage industries. Get the Garden Railways newsletter delivered to your inbox twice a month. It was also announced that among the new arrivals are steam engines from MTH's new diecast engine factory. A report from model railroading's trial of the century. “It is, therefore, with mixed emotions that I tell you I have decided to retire in 2021 and close the business,” he said in a June 8, 2020 letter to the industry. Ken Jr has a special video about Mike Wolf and his retirement from MTH trains Thank You And Congratulations To Mike Wolf Of MTH Trains! I personally hope that someone buys MTH and uses all of the fantastic products that Mike and his team produced over the years. Thirty-five years ago, a twenty-year-old named Mike Wolf opened a toy train mail order business in a bedroom of his parents' home. I'd agree with this assessment as well. Mike said he would support warranty repairs for a year after they close and two employees will be taking over the parts side of the business which includes support for the electronics. I would love to see the MTHers take up the company but could also see a future where Lionel acquires the locomotive tooling and is able to pull off some interesting projects. I always have and always will love the hobby but I am not in the market for Lionel's products much - can't afford them and can't run those huge engines on my small layout. But right after visiting the showroom, I actually saw him walking by and then he stopped to talk with me. Handrail stanchions for a Lionel 6-18056 Vanderbilt Tender, Improving sound in a modern (low end) tender, Lionel MAINLINE AUTO CROSSING GATES #614098 O Gauge. Trains President Mike Wolf has announced his May 2021 retirement and the subsequent closure of the company after 40 years in business. Great Western Locomotive Works Mogul pulling freight. Someone may take over the parts business, but who's going to make the thousands of replacement parts into the future? 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May 11, 2015 - Mike Wolf, President of MTH Electric Trains talks with Ken Sr. of TrainLand / TrainWorld. Without replacement parts (including control systems), what future do MTH trains have to keep running? Their rolling stock is also first rate. I love military flat cars and grain cars. Are you sure you want to remove from your Block List? I doubt the company is actually worth nearly as much as some people might imagine. Mike Wolf, President M.T.H. Mike thanks for all the wonderful products you have produced over the years. M.T.H. By 1980, Wolf was operating a mail order business selling Williams trains and parts out of his bedroom in his parents' home. The major issue with many folks will be acquiring the needed electronic components for their sophisticated equipment. Member since July 2006; From: Hightstown, NJ ; 2,646 posts Posted by anjdevil2 on Monday, June 8, 2020 8:38 PM While it is a shame that Mikey decided to hang up his engineer's hat, I'll shed no tears, well, maybe because the accessories are good and the rolling stock isn't bad. Hand Rail Stanchions... A Suitable Candidate for 3D printing? When Mike Wolf's retirement and MTH's closure was announced, I was shocked and heartbroken of the news. So, like others, I am actually feeling pretty optimistic at this point. Here is the copy: Dear Loyal M.T.H. There is too much business for someone  not to pick up the product lines. Hypothetically speaking, if the company is sold in pieces and operate independently, then I believe depending on the weakest link, it may cause the others to fail. The market needs supplier consolidation, this sets that in motion. I hope the employees can buy the company and keep it alive. Not this soon though. I love you Mike. Related Videos. Parts for existing product! Sells Off S Gauge Tooling Assets: M.T.H. So what happens to the DCS app support? It will be interesting to see what pans out. What a bummer. A well deserved and happy retirement. Wonder if I can cancel? Click To Subscribe. Mike Wolf always dreamed of running toy-train icon Lionel. Based on that information, something must have happened very suddenly to MW. These products are complemented by a fast-growing line of 1/32 Scale G gauge offerings. Reply; anjdevil2. Mike has made a bunch of products that have helped us enjoy the hobby, so thank you for the years of fun. Maybe there is a corporate buyer that will use the current talent to while moving forward. Tinplate is seems to be selling out fast. BTW, I'm also not a big fan of Lionel's either. Electric Trains would not have enjoyed success without the support of the M.T.H. Hence the uncertainty in the tone of the message, and the implication that the owner is no longer prepared to postpone retirement. Now he's locked in a death struggle with the company he loved. No way it would be priced where someone like me could afford it. I'm sure glad I still run conventional. Tech Support for the OGR Forum (NOT FOR TRAINS), F/S: Weaver U23003 LD TTX 50' flat car w/ 35' REA Trailer (green). founder Mike Wolf began his career in model trains at the age of 12 by working for Jerry Williams of Williams Reproductions, which made replicas of classic locomotives such as the Ives No. Custom Products ... 2021 --- M.T.H. FS: Gargraves 37" Flex Track, Really Good Condition! Where's my 384 frame? If production of electronics for the DCS system ends I'll be ok for a bit. Juni 2021 angekündigt. If someone purchases the tooling before May (which I doubt will happen), operations would likely be tranferred to the new owner(s). Please visit our Video FAQ page M.T.H. We had Lionel, MTH, K-Line, Weaver, Williams, and Atlas O cranking out product. Retire if he wants, but why make a public announcement? (02/05/21) New! To put everyone at ease parts, boards, service, and DCS will be supported. 4014 Oil Burner in current Union Pacific gloss Restoration livery and No. Frequently, these deals are financed. Also, MTH is a much bigger company than Weaver was. Besides, if I owned the tooling I could do whatever I wanted with it. We feature Lionel, American Flyer, MTH, Atlas O, Williams Trains, K-Line, Weaver Models, and more. Since a Majority of my Equipment is MTH, I am kind of wondering how it will affect the app they developed. The BIG Virtual Train … I am just floored by this news. That's part of the problem, and IMO not exactly a reason to be optimistic. Apparently no one outside the company is willing to make a capital investment of a size commensurate with their annual sales. Well congrats to Mike. “M.T.H. I'm sure much will be written in the ensuing months, but just how much Mike changed the game is undeniable. I don't get it. As far as their motive power, as nice as they are, I will NOT miss their proprietary electronics. M.T.H. In between sessions I went outside for a smoke break. Don and I may consider repairs as a side business as Mike offered that part to us. I was sick of the toy-like three rail trains of over 40 years ago and switched to HO. M.T.H. Wolf started M.T.H., which stands for Mike’s Train House and is sometimes abbreviated as MTH, in 1980 when he was just 20. Modeling general discussion; So this came to me tonight 6/8/2020 and i don't know how long this has been known but, MTH is going to close their doors in 2020 unless another buyer continues the business. It's all in the numbers that a potential buyer would see, and future projections. Wolf’s lawyer William E. Erskine, who also tinkered with trains as a kid, said the disputed technology lends authenticity to the models and thus augments their value in the marketplace. MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS Model trains that do more! To me that was a class act. 25 years later it'll be down to Lionel again, with a bit of Atlas O sprinkled in. No doubt he sits right behind Josh Cohan in the O gauge hall of fame. The very best to Mike. Das Europa Spur 0 Sortiment wurde schon 2018 eingestellt. He told me he talks with Mike a lot and enjoyed his time with him. MTH Trains' Wolf sets 2021 end date for company. A tip if the hat to you Mike Wolfe. He was selling Williams trains out of his house and was one of, if not, the largest Williams dealers. A Chinese (or any other) company could begin producing MTH trains under a new name with no investment. My interest has come and gone over the years. I've had too many of Lionel's electronics give out. 4014 Original Coal Burner. I wonder if Mike and a group of his employees will work out a deal where they continue to operate the company and he and his heirs receive a cut of any profits forever,  rather than an employee purchase of the company with a capital investment. Have a great retirement Mike. Electric Trains has announced that it has sold its S Gauge tooling and molds to Scale Trains.com as part of its divestiture of tooling assets as the company prepares to shut down operations later in 2021 on the heels of M.T.H. I would have said Tony Lash would be a lined up purchaser... Reading between the lines, they've been looking for a buyer for some time and the white knight has not appeared. Good luck Mike, you will be missed. Final 2021 RailKing SD70ACe Diesel Locomotive/Caboose Sets Announced: M.T.H. The owner of a company taking time to see this gentleman whenever he could. Note: if you proceed, you will no longer be following, $12.00 Per 12 Months, plus tax if applicable. M.T.H. New Products And New Announcements! Now M.T.H. Mike Wolf entered the market in 1994 with a 1/48 Scale O Gauge GE Dash 8 Diesel Engine. As for the new catalog, who in their right mind will order a complex electronic product when support is vanishing??? MTH Mike Wolf, Präsident von Electric Trains, hat seinen Rücktritt und die Schliessung der MTH-Produktion per 1. Founded in 1980 by Mike Wolf, MTH Electric Trains offers a wide selection of O-27, O gauge and O Scale locomotives, rolling stock and accessories. I figured Atlas O would drop out first. By the late 90's the hobby was in an O gauge renaissance. Someone better buy the MTH assets or noone is going to want to buy any MTH trains, new or used. Produkte anzeigen . Electric Trains, I want to thank you for the support and encouragement you have shown my company over our 40-year journey. Home; About Us; Catalogs; News; MTHRRC; My MTH; Product Lines; Product Locator; Service; ONLINE STORE; Find Us Online! It's going to take a lot of capitol to buy it and keep it running, so I'm not nearly as optimistic as you at this point. Not now. But if what Superwarp said is true, that the company has been up for sale for years, that's not a good sign. I was not a big buyer of MTH engines, but I have got to think if MTH goes away there might be a big conversion to ERR. With Mike Wolf CEO of MTH Electric Trains at the York ETCA Train Show. When it all finally dies I'll change over to ERR or what ever the equivalent is. You must be signed in to continue. Electric Trains Mike Wolf Retiring, Closing Company | MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS Columbia, Maryland, June 9, 2020 --- M.T.H. It remains headquartered in Columbia. So, like others, I am actually feeling pretty optimistic at this point. Hersteller MTH … Williams got their start by selling knockoffs of Lionel's venerable PostWar engines. MTH's founder, Mike Wolf, started assembling and selling trains at the age of 12 in 1973 for Williams Electric Trains, which had begun producing reproductions of vintage trains manufactured by Lionel Corporation, in the early 1970s. Just order DCS from Mr Muffin. MTH, Mike's Train House Closing Their Doors in 2021. The company was founded in Columbia, Md. I started in O gauge when I was a child in the early 90s and Lionel was the only game in town. Obviously, noone would open a new factory just before shutting down his company. Until now, European O gauge hobbyists have often had to choose between models that look realistic and models that run well. Main menu. Posted on December 7, 2008 by ToyTrains1. Wolf started M.T.H., which stands for Mike’s Train House and is sometimes abbreviated as MTH, in 1980 when he was just 20. Many thanks to Mike for all of the basement fun over the years, and for bringing realism to three rail trains. Knowing Mike has had MTH up for sale for years with no takers, I was expecting this. Electric Trains. Amtrak has new Veiwliner cars on the Meteor. Main menu. The items will be available NOS and used market for quite a while, I'd imagine. Customers, June 8, 2020 - First, on behalf of M.T.H. Should the electrical branch of the firm fails first then, I can't see the locomotive hardware side of the business having a means to  stay afloat. Letter from Mike Wolf Mon, 2020-06-08 18:48 — lars_PA June 8, 2020 - First, on behalf of M.T.H. The man has worked his @$$ off along with Andy and Rich for the last 35 years. Membership Required We're sorry. MTH Europe; Business Opportunities . I have no clue but I would think that getting a bank loan to buy the business with the tooling in a foreign country and at this point no real possibility of expansion, 4 lines of products, may prove difficult. For reasons others have mentioned, it hasn't happened. I hope he is able to sell to the employees. Trinity Church from Menards! I just hope there's some continuity of parts for folks to keep the existing stuff running. 2) Obviously it's only their business why they would or would not be interested in buying/taking over the company, but keep in mind at least a few of the original employees whose names we all have come to know over the years are friends of Mike from quite a while ago, i.e., in a similar age bracket for a lot of them, most likely. Fast forward three decades and we all look a … Probably to say "hey the business is for sale..buy it". Trains President Mike Wolf has announced his May 2021 retirement and the subsequent closure of the company after 40 years in business. I still have about 26 rolling stock on order. MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS Model trains that do more! MTH Trains' Wolf sets 2021 end date for company Having trouble viewing this video? Today in the weekly MTH Dealer Newsletter Mike Wolf announced his retirement plan and the end of MTH Electric Trains. Access to this requires an OGR Forum Supporting Membership. All I can say is I'm glad I'm not a "one trick pony" and also do Lionel. As I've told my dealer, I'm more worried about parts and repairs down the road. The biggest issue I see? Williams got their start by selling knockoffs of Lionel's venerable PostWar engines. By Hal Miller | June 9, 2020 RELATED TOPICS: MTH. I love the MTH product and it's what got me back into trains after moving away from my childhood home and my Lionel set that dad gave me. Each locomotive will include a signed Certificate of Authenticity by M.T.H. 1) Thanks to Mike and all the fine employees at MTH for the innovative products over the years! Good news for those of us who have the existing product. Sofort lieferbar . Too bad. MTH’s Amtrak Surfliner Set and its Metrolink Set are particularly popular with area model train enthusiasts. Sells Off HO Gauge Tooling Assets: M.T.H… Well done. How ironic. 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