It's true

Sadly, I just spoke with the Weaver offices on the phone and they are closing at the end of June.  Nobody is interested in purchasing the business and the owner wants to retire.  Six people will be losing their jobs with no good prospects in the area.

Bob Bartizek

Lebanon, OH

shame

I hope that someone at least picks up the line

Weaver

I checked their web site and no mention of this.  I would think they would post something on their site.  Also their newsletter, most recent issue, doesn't mention this either.

Weaver ends? But not forgotten.

Weaver revolutionized the O scale affordable made in America RS 3. I guess that was back in the early 80's? Ahh, the red box models were a breath of fresh air. I started out with one of them and a NW 2 made by All Nation.

Weaver was first to make those 50 foot boxcars in so many paint schemes.  They are(were?) innovators in early American plastic O,scale models. Sorry to learn of their end. Their product is not as over the top detailed as Atlas, but certainly more affordable and easy to modify if needed.

All my best for a happy retirement Joe.

Transfer

"Weaver was first to make

"Weaver was first to make those 50 foot boxcars in so many paint schemes.  They are(were?) innovators in early American plastic O,scale models. Sorry to learn of their end. Their product is not as over the top detailed as Atlas, but certainly more affordable and easy to modify if needed."

  Yeah they are a great way to get into O scale and there's lots of used Weaver cars on the market so most folks can find something they like. I'm surprised that no one wants to take over Weaver if the price is right. Perhaps that's a bad sign for the state of the hobby's health? .......DaveB

Scalecoat gone as well

Walthers dealer memo:

"Please note: as of June 29th 2015 Weaver Models, being Quality Craft (610) and Scalecoat Paint (640) will be closed and out of business.They still have some paint colors available and we will stock what we can. Advise your customers to assess their needs and place orders ASAP."

Sad to see them go.

Ted
 

Weaver's site

Weaver's site now announces that they are closing. They will be selling various items on location starting June 29th on a cash and carry basis.

http://www.weavermodels.com/

Richard

I'm very sad to learn Weaver

I'm very sad to learn Weaver models will close.

We'll loose a lot!

Loosing a lot

Yes, they make an excellent RS engines !  I sure hope someone will buy it.

Scalecoat Paints

Since Weaver seems to be the producer of ScaleCoat paints, has anyone heard what is going to happen with the paints?

Rob Morrison

Scalecoat paint

Same as the models, bye bye unless someone is willing to take it over. But since model painting is in a decline I wouldnt hold my breath.

Yes, you're right Nick. I

Yes, you're right Nick.

I have a RS-3. It's a nice and reliable locomotive which runs smoothly.

I hope Weaver will survive.

Bummer. Always sad to see a

Bummer. Always sad to see a model RR manufacturer close shop.

Sad to see them close. But I

Sad to see them close.

But I guess it came down to  a) not adapting to changing  business model, ie how people buy, marketing. Orb) not having products that consumers want to buy.  Like I have been told years ago. Its not hard to open a business and its even easier to have it close down. Sad but harsh  truth of business.

Regards Phil

I thought I read the guy is

I thought I read the guy is retiring and no wished to buy the business.

That's good news!That's good news!