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Glad you were able to get into their web site at IHC as it has been down just a few days ago. However, for the money, you can not beat them. They manufacture some really nice railroad engines. True the detail could be better. We can find fault with any manufacture. The Steam Locomotives operate very well and while some road names are painted inaccurately, or give an engine a road name that the proto-type never operated. That's marketing to the consumer, since they try to reach each of us remaining affordable. Their starter train set (2-6-0 Mogul Class Steam Locomotive Set) surpasses any other manufacture, dollar for dollar. The Steam Locomotives and passenger cars should be best noted: What many do not know is IHC Owner, Bernie Paul started in the hobby business in 1938 with Quaker City Model Railroad Shop (later, Megow). In the late '50s, Bernie started "AHM" Associated Hobby Manufacturers to import European-made American prototype HO model railroad products. Probably his best known locomotive of the time was a 2-6-6-4 steam articulated that retailed for under $40.00. In the early '80s, Bernie founded IHC to continue to import model railroad products, expanding the range to include unique and innovative items. In the late 80's, IHC and Rivarossi had some sort of fdalling out. AHM and IHC had been the soul imported of Rivarossi. Rivarossi, now owned by Hornby is solely imported by Walthers, which is a story itself. Although, IHC sought after another manufacture to build quality locomotives and passenger sets much of the imports which they market today. This company is MEHANO who manufactures these products imported under the IHC trade name. The Model Railroad Industry Association awarded Bernie the HALL of FAME award in 1997 and IHC today continues to bring some of the best railroad equipment to the layout. Their GG-1 can only be matched by an engine costing triple of their product. The Steam Engines operate superb. My first one from 1972 is still operating and they offer over 78 different passenger car sets. "So what about IHC" nice folks, nice products. Affordable. Every need a part, ask for Rich Edwards. Every have a recommendation, give it to Ron Moyer, President of IHC. And if you ever call after hours, who knows, you might get to talk with Bernie Paul himself because even while he is in his 80's, he's still continues working hard for our hobby industry.
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