Maker record
Heras
Heris Modelleisenbahn is a German model railway maker whose range includes railway rolling stock from several countries and railway administrations. Its catalogue spans railway eras I to VI, from early railway history to contemporary trains, with particular attention to less commonly represented prototypes. Heris was planned from 1999 and established in 2000, initially as a niche supplier; it later distributed its models internationally.
- Founded
- 1951
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Locations
- Oirschot, the Netherlands
- Founders
- Frans Ruigrok
The story of Heras
Plans to establish Heris Modelleisenbahn began in 1999, and the company describes 2000 as the point when its foundation was laid. It began as a small niche supplier and developed a model range distributed internationally. The maker's programme covers railway eras I through VI, including models from the earliest period of railway history to contemporary trains.
Heris has selected prototypes from railway administrations in a range of countries, and its catalogue has expanded through new models and variants. The company describes its range as including both established subjects and less commonly represented railway prototypes. Its model listings are organised by article number and region. Heris also notes that some models announced in its journal were proposals whose production depended on trade orders, so an announced design did not necessarily reach delivery.