Model Power model trains / model railway catalogue

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Model Power is an umbrella brand of ATI (1977-2014) for all N track brands imported by them into the US such as Minitrix, Mehano and Lima. Later, Model Power had its own models manufactured in China. More

ATI, an abbreviation of American Tortoise Inc. in Farmingdale, New York, started in 1969 as an importer and distributor of Minitrix in the United States (multiple importers are not uncommon in the US). ATI issued its own Minitrix catalogs: both the Minitrix and ATI names were on it. In the mid-1970s, ATI also started importing Lima and Mehano, allowing ATI to sell mixed sets of Minitrix wagons and Mehano locomotives. These mixed ATI sets were a cheaper alternative to the Minitrix sets. For the Lima models, ATI initially used the brand name PMI, an abbreviation of Precision Models of Italy. However, ATI never sold PMI sets or mixed sets with PMI models. PMI cars were sold separately. Nevertheless, there were a few sets for sale in Toys'R Us stores with four Lima freight cars.
In 1977, the Model Power name was introduced as an umbrella brand for all N models, but the Model Power catalog still bore the names Minitrix and PMI. When Model Power ended the import of Lima locomotives, the PMI name disappeared and Lima cars were sold as Model Power cars. After 1983/85 production went to Hong Kong where exact copies were made without the Lima name on the bottom. After 2000, Model Power had its own models produced in China, but in 2014 Model Power was sold to MRC.

ATI, an abbreviation of American Tortoise Inc. in Farmingdale (New York), started in 1969 importing and distributing Minitrix in the United States (more importers are not unusual in the States). ATI issued their own Minitrix catalogs with both company names printed on them: Minitrix and ATI. In the mid 70's ATI started also importing Lima and Mehano. ATI introduced now mixed sets with Minitrix cars and Mehano locomotives. These mixed sets, marketed as ATI sets, were a cheaper alternative for Minitrix sets. For the Lima models ATI used initially the brand name PMI, an abbreviation of Precision Models of Italy, for a small assortment of American Lima models. However, ATI never sold PMI sets or mixed sets with PMI models. PMI cars were sold separately although some ATI sets exist sold in Toys'R Us shops, consisting of four Lima freight cars.
In 1977 the name Model Power was introduced as an umbrella for all N gauge models but in the Model Power catalog the names Minitrix and PMI were still mentioned. When Model Power stopped importing Lima locomotives the name PMI was dropped and Lima cars were sold as Model Power models. However, after 1983/85 they were made in Hong Kong and are almost exact copies of the Lima models and the name Lima disappeared from the bottom of the cars. After 2000 Model Power started to produce their own models in China, but in 2014 Model Power was sold to MRC.

ATI, eine Abkürzung von American Tortoise Inc. in Farmingdale New York, fing 1969 an Minitrix in den Vereinigten Staaten zu importieren und verteilen (mehrere Importeure sind in Amerika nicht ungewöhn). ATI gab seine own Minitrix Catalog heraus mit darauf both Company names: Minitrix und ATI. Mitte 70er Jahre fing ATI auch an Lima und Mehano zu importieren. Das ermöglichte ATI gemischte Sets zu introduzieren mit Minitrix Wagen und Mehano Lokomotiven. Diese gemischten Sets, since ATI Sets are sold and were one preisgünstige Alternative für die Minitrix Sets. Für ein beschränktes Sortiment Amerikanischer Lima Modelledie spoiled ATI den Marknamen PMI, eine Abkürzung von Precision Models of Italy. ATI hat jedoch niemals PMI Sets oder gemischte Sets mit PMI Modelle kauft. Es gab einzelne Modelle und einigen ATI Sets in Toys'R Us Läden bestehend aus four Lima Güterwagen.
Der Namen Model Power was 1977 introduziert gemeinsam für alle N Modelle, aber in dem Model Power Katalog were Namen Minitrix und PMI noch zu zu find. Wann Model Power den Import von Lima Lokomotiven been dete verschwund auch den Namen PMI. Danach became those Lima Wurden as Model Power Modelle angeboten. Aber nach 1983/85 since sie in Hong Kong be restored und fast exact Lima copies. Der Name Lima is then vom Boden lost. After 2000 Model Power fing an seine owning Modelle rebuild in China, aber 2014 Model Power zu MRC.

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ATI, een afkorting van American Tortoise Inc. in Farmingdale in de staat New York, begon in 1969 als importeur en distributeur van Minitrix in de Verenigde Staten (meerdere importeurs zijn niet ongewoon in de VS.). ATI gaf zijn eigen Minitrix catalogussen uit: zowel de namen Minitrix als ATI stonden erop. Midden 70er jaren ging ATI ook Lima en Mehano importeren, waardoor ATI gemengde sets met Minitrix wagens en Mehano locomotieven kon verkopen. Deze gemengde ATI sets waren een goedkoper alternatief voor de Minitrix sets. Voor de Lima modellen gebruikte ATI aanvankelijk de merknaam PMI een afkorting van Precision Models of Italy. ATI verkocht echter nooit PMI sets of gemengde sets met PMI modellen. PMI wagens werden los verkocht. Toch waren er wel enkele sets in Toys'R Us winkels te koop met vier Lima goederenwagens.

In 1977 werd de naam Model Power geïntroduceerd als overkoepelend merk voor alle N modellen, maar in de Model Power catalogus stonden nog steeds de namen Minitrix en PMI. Toen Model Power de import van Lima locomotieven beëindigde verdween de naam PMI en Lima wagens werden als Model Power wagens verkocht. Na 1983/85 ging de productie naar Hong Kong waar exacte kopieën werden gemaakt zonder de naam Lima op de bodem. Na 2000 liet Model Power zijn eigen modellen in China produceren, maar in 2014 werd Model Power verkocht aan MRC.

ATI, an abbreviation of American Tortoise Inc. in Farmingdale (New York), started in 1969 importing and distributing Minitrix in the United States (more importers are not unusual in the States). ATI issued their own Minitrix catalogues with both company names printed on them: Minitrix and ATI. In the mid 70’s ATI started also importing Lima and Mehano. ATI introduced now mixed sets with Minitrix cars and Mehano locomotives. These mixed sets, marketed as ATI sets, were a cheaper alternative for Minitrix sets. For the Lima models ATI used initially the brand name PMI, an abbreviation of Precision Models of Italy, for a small assortment of American Lima models. However, ATI never sold PMI sets or mixed sets with PMI models. PMI cars were sold separately although some ATI sets exist sold in Toys’R Us shops, consisting of four Lima freight cars.

In 1977 the name Model Power was introduced as an umbrella for all N gauge models but in the Model Power catalogue the names Minitrix and PMI were still mentioned. When Model Power stopped importing Lima locomotives the name PMI was dropped and Lima cars were sold as Model Power models. However, after 1983/85 they were made in Hong Kong and are almost exact copies of the Lima models and the name Lima disappeared from the bottom of the cars. After 2000 Model Power started to produce their own models in China, but in 2014 Model Power was sold to MRC.

ATI, eine Abkürzung von American Tortoise Inc. in Farmingdale New York, fing 1969 an Minitrix in den Vereinigten Staaten zu importieren und verteilen (mehrere Importeure sind in Amerika nicht ungewöhn). ATI gab seine eigenen Minitrix Kataloge heraus mit darauf beiden Firmanamen: Minitrix und ATI. Mitte 70er Jahre fing ATI auch an Lima und Mehano zu importieren. Das ermöglichte ATI gemischte Sets zu introduzieren mit Minitrix Wagen und Mehano Lokomotiven. Diese gemischten Sets, sind als ATI Sets verkauft worden und waren eine preisgünstige Alternative für die Minitrix Sets. Für ein beschränktes Sortiment amerikanischer Lima Modelledie verwendete ATI den Marknamen PMI, eine Abkürzung von Precision Models of Italy. ATI hat jedoch niemals PMI Sets oder gemischte Sets mit PMI Modelle verkauft. Es gab einzelne Modelle und einigen ATI Sets in Toys’R Us Läden bestehend aus vier Lima Güterwagen.

Der Namen Model Power war 1977 introduziert gemeinsam für alle N Modelle, aber in dem Model Power Katalog waren die Namen Minitrix und PMI noch immer zu finden. Wann Model Power den Import von Lima Lokomotiven beendete verschwund auch den Namen PMI. Danach wurden die Lima Wagen als Model Power Modelle angeboten. Aber nach 1983/85 sind sie in Hong Kong hergestellt worden und fast exakte Lima Kopien. Der Name Lima ist dann vom Boden verschwunden. Nach 2000 Model Power fing an seine eigenen Modelle in China herzustellen, aber 2014 ging Model Power zu MRC.

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Catalogus (1977)