Mantua

Company History: Founded in 1926, Mantua is one of the oldest HO model railroad brands in the hobby. Primarily focused on steam engines, the premium line of locomotives and rolling stock has over 30 unique engine prototypes. Most engines are made with heavy die-cast metal boilers, chassis, cylinders, driver wheels, and trucks. As well as a great deal of brass and metal mechanical and detail parts.
With Model Power's acquisition of Mantua in the early 2000's, the company began an aggressive process to upgrade and enhance engines with the latest technology, mechanical improvements, and extra engine detail where possible..

Successor/Parent History: More than a half century ago, MRC began its march toward hobby product leadership by designing model railroad train controls with a level of realism and power previously unavailable. Today, MRC's technology-rich Tech 6 and Prodigy DCC lead a long list of MRC engineered train controls and sound systems respected and enjoyed by millions of model railroad hobbyist around the world.
MRC product lines include some of the world's most recognized hobby brands and category leaders.

Academy - Plastic Model Kits

Italeri - Fine Plastic Model Kits

Easy Model - Built-Up and Fully Decorated Plastic Model Planes, Armor, and Ships

Model Power - Locomotives, Rolling Stock, Structures, Figures, Lighted Accessories, and Operating Accessories

Mantua - Premium Locomotives and Rolling Stock

JTT - Scenery & Craft Products

Schuco - Diecast 1/87 Vehicles

MRC Proprietary Products and Designs:

Model Railroad Train Controls and Sound Systems

Model Railroad DCC Systems and Decoders

Battery Chargers

Genie Series Products

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