Family-owned and operated since 1980, M.T.H. Electric Trains—also known as Mike’s Train House—makes meticulously detailed model trains, parts, accessories, and layout-control systems for hobbyists. Its standout technology includes ProtoSound and the DCS command system, while a separate Michigan research and development facility and training for technicians at more than 150 authorized service centers support the company’s focus on realistic operation and long-term service.
Train Control SystemsBorn from founder John W. Forsythe’s late-1980s work on a model-train control system, Train Control Systems makes DCC decoders and control systems for model railroads. The company designs and manufactures its products in the USA, including its WOWSound decoders with CD-quality locomotive recordings, and pioneered Keep Alive power technology in the North American DCC market in 2012. TCS also provides in-house decoder installation for model locomotives.PERKASIE, PA
TwincoFounded by John H. Schatz in 1965 in the basement of his home, Twinco now manufactures electrical and electro-mechanical equipment for the railroad and transit industry from a 50,000-square-foot facility in Hauppauge, New York. The company combines rail-specific engineering knowledge with in-house contract manufacturing, including custom solutions and support for obsolete relay parts. Twinco is ISO 9001 registered and produces nearly all of its products onsite for customers worldwide.HAUPPAUGE, NY
ScalecoatA trusted name in model railroading for more than 50 years, Scalecoat is a small U.S. business now rebuilding the longtime brand under new ownership as of June 2025. Its paints are made in small batches for modelers who care about historically accurate railroad colors, while the company’s roots as hobby-shop owners keep its focus close to local hobby retailers and the people they serve.NORTHUMBERLAND, PA