Saw this announcement today, sorry if it was already posted.
"In January 31, 2021, ScaleTrains.com has announced they have acquired MTH's HO and S scale tooling."
There may be hope for the "O" scale lines yet ! 
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We’ll see. I’m more concerned of what’s going to happen with DCS in general. Will there be parts or support for DCS?
I don't think DCS can survive without someone buying at least the Railking line. Without someone to sell DCS components to, I don't see DCS having a sustainable future more so now after the sale of HO. Scale Trains will most likely install DCC into the former MTH models.
Scale trains has indicated that they plan to adapt the models to DCC standards which will be a plus for HO and SGauge/Scale users who are more likely using DCC from other brands. The DCC option in DCS from MTH was not fully compatible with the system used commonly.
The original announcement talked about a company to continue DCS tbut i would also think that without a train to put it in , what would its future really be especially when the thing now a days seems to be to get away from handhelds onto phones via blue tooth.
@Chris Lonero posted:We’ll see. I’m more concerned of what’s going to happen with DCS in general. Will there be parts or support for DCS?
Last I saw about DCS (from Mike Wolfe):
This was posted to the MTH Dealer's network on June 9, 2020:
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DCS/Proto-Sound Lives On.
June 9, 2020 - With the scheduled closing of M.T.H. Electric Trains next year, support for the DCS Digital Command System and the Proto-Sound 3.0 onboard locomotive systems will continue through a new independent company headed up by current M.T.H. staff once direct M.T.H. support for the systems concludes on June 1, 2021.
The new tech company will continue to manufacture and provide support including any necessary software updates to the DCS hardware or DCS WiFi App. In fact, new and exciting product ideas are currently under development.
The DCS System controls any Proto-Sound 2.0 and later equipped locomotives and first debuted 18 years ago. It has been an integral part of the M.T.H. product line family since its inception and its continuation beyond the closing of M.T.H. is an important part of the transition envisioned by retiring M.T.H. president Mike Wolf.
As the retirement transition process moves forward, more details about the new company's creation and ongoing development of M.T.H.'s technology packages will be announced. Stay tuned.
