Wednesday, 11 April 2018

Micro Engineering: Over Half A Century Of Model Railroading

By Donna Turner


This was a company that first got started in 1964, and its original name was Rail Craft Products. Robert Rands started off with a lifelong passion for model trains, but in the beginning, it was nothing more than a hobby for him. As he continued with this hobby, it soon became his passion, and from that passion sprang a business called Micro Engineering Company that brings the joy of model railroading to people all over the world.

The narrow gauge track that this company first offered was something that was specially designed by Bob Rands himself. He started to notice that HOn3 trains needed a different prototype of track both so that the trains could run better and so the track was a better representation of the actual track that it is modeled after. This company was the first one ever to manufacture this product, and this was also the first product that the company offered.

Code 55 rail was one of the early products that this company created and manufactured. Flex-Trak was also a popular type of track that they offered. As their product lines grew, the business changed names to better reflect this.

This is a company that has the spirit of family to back it up. Bob was soon joined by one of his sons, Ron, in 1972 because he too shared the same love that his father had for model trains. Another son of his, Richard, also joined the company in 1981. Although he later left in 1997 so he could pursue other aspirations, he left a lasting mark on the company with many of the product he helped to develop, which are still available.

This company moved into a bigger building in 1984. This was so they could develop new products and offer the wide range that they do today. Their new tool and die shop contains equipment like CNC milling machines, tooling, and injection molding machines.

It is always a great bringer of confidence when trying to decide which company to go with to buy these kinds of products from when they have been around for a long time and clearly have a passion for model trains. This particular company celebrated their 50-year anniversary in 2014. Bob Rands and his company is still just as enthusiastic about model railroading as he ever was.

There are so many benefits of building models of all shapes and sizes. One of the thing that people love about it is that it is relaxing, and it is also something that can be enjoyed with family members. Building and setting up these models is also very good for fine motor coordination.

There is no end to the possibilities when someone is putting together their own model railroad. The businesses, foliage, bridges, and everything else that can be imagined that are available from this company can completely transform what all started out as raw materials and truly bring it all to life. It is so much fun to see how a railroad transforms as more pieces are added and customized.




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