This report lists structure kits, pre-built structures, and/or structure-detailing parts.
MTH announces that their "Gabe the Lamplighter" light tower is in. Constructed from stamped metal and durable ABS plastic, this unique floodlight tower sports an operating multi-light spire. At the base of the tower is a colorful maintenance shed. The tower can be powered from any AC model railroad power supply. These were listed in their 2019 catalog, and will be the last of the MTH-made accessories.
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While not directly shown on their web site, if you view their S-scale price list PDF file, the last page shows part #HRM-903s, which is a kit that consists of the following items:
- waiting room bench.
- pigeon hole cabinet.
- office desk.
- office clock.
- ladder (5)
These all make great details to add to your passenger station structures.
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Tichy Train Group now has their 2020 S-scale catalog freely available as a downloadable PDF.
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Modelu is a British company that now has some structure detailing parts available. Be sure to check as not all of them are available in S-scale.
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Motrak Models has several new kits available in S-scale.
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The company is planning this structure kit. It will be limited-run, so be sure to express your interest to the company.
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B.T.S. is now taking orders for a re-run of this kit. It will be slightly different from the original version. Kits will be manufactured on a per-demand basis, so expect about a two-week delay in shipping.
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B.T.S announces a new kit now also available in S-scale. It is a 90-foot bridge. The kit includes the parts to make the bridge, and plenty of nut-bolt-washer castings to detail it to your heart's content. Rail and spikes are not included. O-scale model shown in the photo.
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Crescent Creek Models produces O- and HO-scale structure kits, and they are proposing the S-scale Conoco Gas Station kit that they are currently producing for HO-scale. HO-scale model shown in the photos. The kit is based on a prototype Conoco station that stood in Penasco, NM. The kit is laser-cut and will include many details. They are also working on some unique S-scale 3D-printed detailing parts. If you might be interested in this gas station kit in S-scale, please contact the company, so that they can get a feel for how many they would need to produce.
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Portland Locomotive Works has completed their work on the O-scale version of their Carrabasset Freight Shed kit. A pre-production O-scale version is shown in the photo. They are planning on making one for S-scale as well. If you are interested, please contact the company.
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This paper model is designed to be built over a 1/4"-thick foamcore, and builds into a 12" x 8.5" model. The model is based on the prototype found in Weaverville, California. You can buy the printed version, or save a bit by buying the downloadable version, if you have the ability to print it yourself.
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banta model works releases a redesigned Building & Structure kit of the Ophir, Colorado saloon. The finished model's footprint is 11" by 6-1/2".
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ITLA Scale Models re-enters the S-scale market (they used to carry tall S-scale skyscrapers and radio towers), with a detailing set. The figure shown in the photo is not included, but it is an O-scale figure, so that should provide some reference for the size of the parts, and it appears that they would indeed be usable in S-scale. See their web site for a complete listing of what is included, and ideas for how to assemble some of the parts.
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B.T.S. is working on a kit for an O-scale version of an extended version of their "Cheat Run Trestle". The original was a scale 27' long, but this extended version, called the "Estuary Trestle" is 90' long (same width and height). Contact B.T.S. if you are interested in seeing an S-scale version of this kit, with a retail price estimated at around $100.
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Ragg's To Riches is re-running the Mancos Depot kit in S-scale, if you are interested.
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Ragg's To Riches is re-running some of their out-of-stock kits, including the following:
Ouray Engine House at $195;
Telluride Brunswick Saloon at $110;
Ouray Gordon Kimball Hardware at $112;
Telluride Baths at $120;
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Ragg's To Riches announced that they did a re-run of a few more S-scale kits of the Ouray Depot.
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Modeled after the Tuchahoe, New Jersey station that was built in the late 1800s, serviced by the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines, and still stands today.
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Ragg's To Riches announces their latest structure kit, the JJ Harris Warehouse kit. It measures 23.75" by 6.75" with the platforms, which are optional. The kit comes with a 42-page, large print, spiral-bound book, that includes 77 photos and diagrams, tips for construction and finishes, and their glue syringe.
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Portland Locomotive Works is considering creating the S-scale version of the Goose shed (they had previously done one in HO). They have received a few requests, but would like to get a few more firm commitments before starting this project.
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The set includes 1 desk base, 2 desktops, 1 desk chair, 1 filing cabinet, and 2 visitor chairs.
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Newly-discovered River Leaf Models' structure kits now available in S-scale.
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B.T.S. announced that they are going to do a limited re-run of this kit. "Encore" kits are releases of previously discontinued kits that include minor differences from the original release, but still retain the original flavor. It will take a few weeks to get them into production. Check their web site for the latest price, as prices have been increased. Photo is by Bob Hogan of the original kit.
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