Loco HO HO scale model railways, explained from the UK — home

Brand

Walthers

Founded 1932. Describes itself as North America's largest producer and distributor of model railroad equipment.

What they make

HO North American locomotives, rolling stock (WalthersMainline, WalthersProto), Cornerstone building kits; large distributor

Buying in the UK

See our list of UK retailers that sell HO — each one says which makes it stocks.

Sources

Checked 18 October 2026. We wrote this page in our own words, using:

  1. walthers.com/about-us (walthers.com)