The world we live in today has unending possibilities when it comes to entertaining oneself with a computer, and the user is only restricted by the limits of their imagination.
There is another approach to entertainment which may seem a little outdated in the world we live in today, but the rewards are priceless.
Creating something with your own hands, making it actually function, and having the opportunity to share it with your friends or family has tremendous value.
One such activity which will absolutely provide this experience is model railroading, and when the day arrives, if you decide to select this remarkable pastime, to actually go out and purchase your model trains and the accessories which complete a model train layout, you should give serious consideration to the products offered by MTH.
The abbreviation MTH is derived from the owner's first name which is Mike, and what better name to choose other than Mike's Train House? Where there are numerous manufacturers of trains located in other countries, MTH is based in the United States and the manufacturing plant is located in Columbia, Maryland.
The companies owner Mike Wolf, who not unlike many other enthusiast, began his venture with this hobby as a child, and then added his own twist to this interest by turning it into a profitable business by the age of twelve in 1973.
The trains and accessories Mike sold were those made by Williams Electric Trains, and rather than incur the expense of setting up shop at another location, Mike decided to complete his sales transactions from the comfort of his parents home.
Williams Electric Trains made the decision in the mid 70's to discontinue it's line of Lionel standard and O gauge trains.
Mike took advantage of this opportunity and purchased all of the equipment and tooling which then allowed him to continue to produce this replicated line of model trains.
Today MTH has been in business for over thirty years and has invested over 50 million dollars in improving it's tooling for the model train line it manufacturers.
The companies history reflects more sales of new steam and diesel powered locomotives than any of it's competitors, which is no small feat in a market that is as competitive as is the model railroading industry.
This companies goal is to provide the model railroader with a diversity of choices in it's product line with five different product lines to choose from.
MTH not only targets the new hobbyist with it's ready made kits but also applies an equal effort to capturing the attention of the more experienced model train enthusiast by offering a wide selection of locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories.
Of the various product lines which MTH manufactures the Rail King enjoys the most popularity among model railroaders.
Not only is this model line presented at an affordable price range, they are also highly detailed, and include an optional DCC system which is compatible with all of the Rail King line.
If your new to model railroading or even if you've been involved with this amazing pastime for awhile it be would well worth your time to research all of the model trains which MTH offers to the hobbyist.