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الجمعة، 19 يناير 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 first product that the Rail Craft company offered to its customers was a very special narrow gauge track that Robert Rands designed himself and was the first ever to manufacture. This was a new prototype that he specifically made to fit the HOn3 trains better than the existing tracks. All this was done so that the model tracks could better represent the real tracks that they are modeled after.

The Code 55 rail was a popular product that this company designed and manufactured. This led to them offering many other types and sizes of track, eventually leading to the highly popular Flex-Trak. It became necessary for the business to change its name since they were offering a more and more diverse range of products.

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.

In order to create all of the amazing products that this company makes, plenty of specialized equipment is required. This can include everything from injection molding machines, various types of tooling, to CNC milling machines. That is why in order to be able to deliver all of these products and develop new ones, the company moved into a bigger building for their tool and die shop.

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.

The fun thing about these model setups is that they don't ever have to be finished. There are all kinds of accessories such as businesses, bridges, and foliage that can make any model railroad highly unique. The possibilities are limited only to the modeler's creativity.




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