John Claudino is "Mr. Aztec." He wears all the hats, from President to Janitor. John's been a "train nut" his entire life and is dedicated to bringing train enthusiasts top quality model railroad products.

Aztec products, from an innovative line of track cleaners to limited edition micro brew cars, are unique. They are available exclusively through Aztec. In order to keep prices down Aztec does not sell through dealers / distributors or do any outside contract work.
Company History

John started up Aztec (which stands for A to Z technology) as a machine shop in 1976. Originally located in California's Silicon Valley, Aztec's clients included companies from the electronics, aerospace and medical fields.

Aztec produced its first train-related product, a transformer bracket, when John was unable to find what he wanted at hobby shops. In 1987 he bought a pad printer and began producing N scale freight cars in prototypical paint schemes not available from the major manufacturers at the time. The original Track Star track cleaning car was introduced in 1991. Since moving to Carson City, Nevada in 1996 Aztec has been producing only model train products.

Aztec was recently featured in the Business Section of the Nevada Appeal. Click here to read the article.

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Here's What Aztec Customers Have to Say…
Hi John,

…my sole motivation for writing to you is to thank you for the service that you provide to the N scale community. Thanks!

-- Harold

John,

Thanks for the fast service on the N gauge frames. I now have 2 rs3 s with the decoders installed and they are fantastic. Thanks again

-- Jack

Hi,

Just a quick note to tell you that my daughter (per my 'wish list') got me the Lion and Tiger Circus cars for birthday and (early) Christmas present, and they are absolutely gorgeous!

Plus, she was very happy that you took the time and were so friendly talking with her on the phone.

Thank you!

-- Dave

Subject: Life-Like FA/B decoder installation

If anyone else besides me gets a queasy feeling when looking at the asymmetrical frame halves of the new Life-Like FA/B units, then I strongly suggest contacting Aztec for a set of their TrackMaster frames.

I have just completed an installation of a DZ-121 in one of these beauties using the Aztec frame, and it couldn't have been simpler. They have provided a perfect pocket for the decoder, plus wire. Very well thought out, professional product.

Take care,

-- Wayne

Dear Aztec Manufacturing:

Just wanted to extend my thanks to you for the frame milling and track cleaning car. Extremely nice work.

It's good to see that there is this someone concerned about quality of workmanship. Thanks again.

-- Paul

Subject: Track cleaning cars

I really like the two high tech ones from Aztec, the Eliminator and the Monsoon. I use both of them at my Bend Track club. They do a very good job at getting the track clean.

-- Terry

Subject: Track cleaning cars

…they work GREAT. My track has never been cleaner!!!! :-)

Ihor

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