Born 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.
M.T.H. Electric TrainsFamily-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.COLUMBIA, MD
CattronFounded in 1946 as the first authorized Motorola radio service station in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley, Cattron now makes control technology for industrial equipment, locomotives and remote assets. The Warren-based manufacturer combines wireless remote control with engine management and cloud monitoring, with its locomotive systems tracing back to a pioneering 1977 railyard application. Cattron operates manufacturing facilities in Ohio and the Czech Republic, supporting more than 350 employees and customers in over 50 countries.WARREN, OH
Tecmark CorporationSince 1976, Tecmark Corporation has been an Ohio manufacturer known for building control components for original equipment manufacturers. Its in-house team handles design through assembly at its facility, while ISO 9001:2015-certified quality systems support products made in the USA and distributed worldwide.MENTOR, OH
The Nolan CompanySince 1909, family-owned The Nolan Company has manufactured USA-made maintenance-of-way and track-safety equipment for railroad crews, including the derails and push cars that keep rail operations moving. Based in Ohio with manufacturing in Bowerston and administrative offices in Canton, Nolan designs its field-tested equipment through direct input from track crews, mechanics, and safety officers. Its products align with AREMA, OSHA, and FRA standards, and the company is an active member of AREMA and REMSA.CANTON, OH