The more I surf here I see 3rd Rail, Sunset, Atlas, Aristo, Weaver... I know nothing about these brands and others I may have missed.
Obviously all the companies have their niche markets. How would you explain what each of the other companies do well or what make them unique. Thanks!!
For scale O guage
3rd rail and sunset are the same co. Sunset is the 2 rail high end]brass brand while 3rd Rail is the 3 rail division of the same co. This company markets unique high end brass and plastic scale models with lots of detail.
Atlas O another high end and some middle of the road product [trainman line] that offers scale models with good details at an affordable price[ not extreme as brass]
Weaver models. Middle of the road scale product line with a smattering of unique brass loco models [high end]not offered by other mfgs. Many of their ultra line freight cars are made in the U.S.A. Some details are delicate and can easily break. other details are molded in and seem dated up close. Good news is if ytou like LONG trains, their freight cars make great fillers for long trains without straining ones train budget. the co has been producing scale cars since the 1970's so many of their products can be found in swap meets.
