O scale model of the Year..MTH in 4th

I guess the question needs to be asked... Out of how many?

When MTH announced their first European locomotives, my thought was that it was a bold move. The European model railroaders seem to count rivets more than we do. Good to see MTH holding its own against the other manufacturers. Hopefully, the techniques used in the manufacturing of the European models and the H.O. line will be applied to the North American models. Can you say scale-length passenger cars with correct window patterns and road-specific car sets?

I'm very happy that MTH is finding a place in the European market. Mike took a big chance making such a bold move and I think his companies success is a very good thing for our friends over there and obviously for MTH as well.

But, it is also a very good thing for us because we now have a broader selection of product for our own use. Let's face it some of those European engines and passenger coaches are really a beautiful thing to behold.

Of course, I can't say the same thing about those four wheel "bobbers" they call freight cars, or those hook and chains they latch their cars together with, but give them time

It is true that there is a steam shortage in the MTH catalog and that may continue for a publication or two but I have all the confidence that MTH will be back on track with their USA line in a big way before we know it.

Congratulations Mike and good luck.

I definitely agree that congratulations are in order.  Who would have believed that a U.S. manufacturer's model would, in such a short time, receive such recognition in the long-existing and equally finnicky  European O gauge market?  Good work, Mike and crew!

recognition is always a good thing, hopefully the forecasted downturn of the European economy doesn't derail his business model.

Actually, the economy in most of Europe has been in the toilet for as long or longer than ours, and MTH still seems to have done pretty well.

It is interesting and I am very glad for MTH.  My German friend does not have any of these, I have two of the French steamers (road on them as a child) and I might get some freight cars to complement my oriental express passenger cars.

I have all the European MTH offerings to date, and the Bavarian is a beautiful model, and with PS3, sounds sensational. MTH are doing a great job of broadening O gauge appeal worldwide. Who knows, maybe one day they will release an Australian steamer.

If your are listening Mike, an AD60 class Beyer Garrett would have international appeal.

Congratulations to Mike!  MTH European Locos are really beautiful.

Congrats to Mike and his team!