Saturday, January 6, 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.

Robert Rands realized that the type of track that was being used for HOn3 trains, a narrow gauge track, was not as good as it could be. That is why he designed his own prototype of the track, and this was the first thing the company offered. This shows his passion for accurate and efficient modeling.

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.

In 1984, it became necessary for this company to move their operations into a large building for a sufficient tool and die shop to design and create all of the products that they wanted to provide for their customers. The kinds of equipment that are necessary for this kind of shop includes things like tooling, injection molding machines, and CNC milling machines. This helped the company grow and become so successful.

Companies that have been around for a long time are more experienced and more able to serve the many needs of their customers. Since this company has been around for over 50 years, they have plenty of experience. Through all of those decades, Bob has still led the business with all of the enthusiasm that he had when he first started out.

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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