NEB&W Guide to Ertl Rolling Stock ModelsThis file is open to website members only
Last Update: 2008-07-27
Freight Car Guide Table of Contents
Rolling Stock Table of Contents
According to Walthers' web site, this company was started in 1945 by Joesph Ertl, Sr. Long a maker of various type of models, including well detailed farm collectibles, in 1997 they decided to branch out into HO scale rolling stock.
Alas good intentions, but they were well over their heads, and didn't know much about prototypes. Once produced, they did a lousy job of promoting the cars, and now are out of