About
MTB
MTB (MTB-model) was founded in 2010 in Prague, Czech Republic, with the specific mission of bringing Central European railway history to life for a modern audience. Before the brand's arrival, hobbyists focused on the Czech, Slovak, and Polish regions often struggled to find accurate, mass-produced models of their domestic rail networks, as larger international manufacturers frequently overlooked these specialized prototypes. Operating under the Segala Group, MTB quickly established itself as a regional powerhouse by prioritizing the "classic" era of the Czechoslovak State Railways (ÄŒSD), filling a significant vacuum in the market with historically significant locomotives and railcars that define the aesthetic of Eastern and Central European rail travel.
The company is distinguished by its broad technical versatility, producing high-quality rolling stock across the H0 (1:87), TT (1:120), and N (1:160) scales. MTB has become particularly legendary in the TT and N communities for its faithful recreations of the "Brejlovec" (Goggles) and "Bardotka" diesel locomotives, as well as its extensive range of unique railcars like the "M 152.0" series. Beyond locomotives, MTB is also a recognized innovator in layout infrastructure, famed for its series of slow-action turnout motors (such as the MP1 and MP5), which have become industry favorites for their mechanical reliability and ease of installation.
Today, MTB is celebrated for its ability to balance high prototypical accuracy with mechanical robustness, catering to both serious collectors and active layout operators. By utilizing modern digital interfaces like Next18 and PluX22, and maintaining a focus on heavy die-cast chassis for superior traction, the brand ensures its models perform as well as they look. As a relatively young but highly focused manufacturer, MTB continues to play a vital role in preserving the railway heritage of the former Czechoslovakia and neighboring nations, providing modelers with the specific tools needed to recreate the atmospheric charm of Central European rail corridors.
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Country
Czech Republic
Since
2010
H0 / HO (1:87)
N (1:160)
TT (1:120)