# Bowser MFG CO INC | Montoursville PA - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `bowser-trains.com` ## Description Bowser MFG CO INC, located in Montoursville, PA, is a renowned brand in the model railroad industry. With a rich history dating back to 1961, when it was purchased by Lewis and Shirlee English, Bowser has been providing high-quality products and services to model railroad enthusiasts for over 50 years. Initially starting in their basement in Muncy, PA, Bowser Manufacturing Co had only one engine, the Mountain, and a cast brass boiler. Over time, Bowser expanded its product line and introduced notable locomotives like the NYC K-11 and the UP Challenger, which are still produced today. In 1963, Bowser acquired the tooling and inventory for prototype steam locomotives from Penn Line and moved to their current location in Montoursville, PA. The family-owned business continued to grow, with Lewis K. English Jr. English joining the company in 1976. Bowser expanded its offerings to include over 70 model railroading related lines for sale to dealers and began producing their own electric motors. Through acquisitions and innovations, Bowser expanded its product range to include trolleys, restoration wheels for Lionel Standard Gauge and O Gauge locomotives, turntables, and lost-wax brass castings. Bowser also adapted its mechanism kits to Bachmann steam engine boilers, offering a wide range of mechanisms for various steam engines. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Bowser MFG CO INC continues to be a trusted brand in the model railroad community, providing enthusiasts with a diverse range of products and services to enhance their model railroad experience. ## Industries - 🎸 Hobbies and Leisure - 🎸 Models _(under Hobbies and Leisure)_ ## Links - [facebook](https://facebook.com/Bowsermfg) ## Logos & icons - icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idrB__hk-I/w/1763/h/1764/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1788233861954) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Sea Buckthorn | #fca726 | accent | | Camarone | #006600 | dark | | Pale Canary | #ffff99 | light | ## Fonts - Arial — asset _(custom)_ - Arial — asset _(custom)_ --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._