Fine Art Models, P.O.Box 225, Birmingham, Michigan, 48012, USA | Tel: 248.288.5155 | Fax: 248.288.4412
Model Trains
Fine Art Models launched its operation with trains, as there was already an established market in this area, and at least four producers of collectible trains to mix it up with. We chose 1:32 scale, better known as Gauge 1, as this was the original gauge of all electric trains dating back to 1870 (via German company, Bing, who produced wind-up toys). This was also the smallest recognized museum scale, due, in large part, to the fact that it is the smallest scale one can build in without sacrificing detail (in other words, every detail found on the real locomotive could be modeled in Gauge 1).
We made the decision to produce our models in South Korea, where many brass trains were already being produced. While we had been told that doing business there would prove to be a challenge (and justifiably so - our first effort was a near disaster), we quickly learned that the only way to reach our goals, producing the finest models in the world, was to put together our own company with people who shared our vision. And that’s exactly what we did.
Today we are considered “the” premiere builders of world-class train models. Our German BR 50 was named Model of the Year in Germany, our Swiss Crocodile was named Model of the Year in Switzerland, and our Norfolk & Western Class A became the pinnacle model for us and for all train models. With the evolution of our patented sound system, digital control, operating reversing gear, level of detail and shear size of this model, there has never been another train model produced at this level – until now.
We are extremely proud to introduce our newest locomotive, the B6sb Switcher. We have managed to take all of the detail and technology of our Class A and put it into this little switcher. After all these years, we continue to push the envelope, and set benchmarks for others to reach.