Well that seriously draws a vacuum. I guess I'm going to have to parse the
runtime on all of my MTH engines. Mark June 8th as a black date for the O scale
hobby.
Glad I'm recommissioning my boat. Still have the El Camino to assemble, golf,
hunting....
Gilly
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Condro <pcondro@xxxxxxxxx>
To: rc3r@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, Jun 8, 2020 8:00 pm
Subject: [rc3r] MTH news
Posted this afternoon from Mike Wolf:
June 8, 2020 - First, on behalf of M.T.H. Electric Trains, I want to thank you
for the support and encouragement you have shown my company over our 40-year
journey. From humble beginnings and a lot of hard work, we were able to build
one of the world's largest model train manufacturers - one unquestionably
buoyed by your unwavering support.In particular, I am proud that M.T.H. has
released more models than any train manufacturer in the history of our hobby.
The variety, quality, and infusion of technology throughout our offerings
allowed M.T.H. Electric Trains to help bring enjoyment to all who share our
wonderful hobby.It is, therefore, with mixed emotions that I tell you I have
decided to retire in 2021 and close the business. The last two M.T.H. catalogs,
our 2020 Volume 2 O Gauge catalog, and our 2020 HO catalog and all
non-delivered items from our 2020 Volume 1 O Gauge catalog, 2020 Ready-to-Run
Train Set catalog, 2019-2020 S Gauge catalog, and 2019-2020 G Gauge catalog
will feature the last products produced by M.T.H. Electric Trains.The new items
featured in all these catalogs will be available beginning Summer 2020 through
April 2021 and will carry our limited one-year warranty supported by our
Authorized Service Center network and the M.T.H. Service Department. Upon our
closing in May 2021, our ASC network will provide warranty coverage through
April 2022. A list of M.T.H. Authorized Service Centers is available on the
M.T.H. website and will be updated as M.T.H. Authorized Retailers join the
program over the coming months.M.T.H. Electric Trains would not have enjoyed
success without the support of the M.T.H. Authorized Retailer network. While
traditional retail has changed significantly over the past decade, the
independent hobby shop has been and continues to be the most important cog in
our distribution chain. I truly appreciate the support and friendship these
shops have shown M.T.H. I wish all of them good luck and prosperity in the
years to come.Finally, I want to thank all of my employees for their hard work
over the years. Most of them have been with me for decades and their loyalty
and talents were paramount to our success.With thousands of tools and molds and
a wealth of intellectual property, a new model railroading company may arise
from my former company as I entertain various options and buyers. One scenario
is a new company organized and owned by members of my current staff. Their
decades of experience, work ethic, and creative talent will ensure success
regardless of who owns the assets while providing a welcome bridge between the
past 40 years and the future.The remainder of my time will be busy as we clear
out inventory and other miscellaneous items accumulated over the past 40 years.
As that process evolves, we’ll be offering consumer and retailer purchase
opportunitiesAgain, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your loyal
support for all these years.
