This page lists companies that carry tools, display cases, who do custom work, or provide reference materials or drawings. Note that not all companies are listed here; only those who sell other products related to S-scale modeling, or who sell products or offer services specifically for S-scale.
Contact person: webmaster
The company does special DCC/battery-powered installations, custom building, manufacturing of custom brass parts, custom painting, custom repairs, and much more. The owner is building an Sn3 layout.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: display cases
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: April 16, 2018)
The company offers bare-metal foils that can be applied to scale vehicles and other uses. They also sell mold-making and casting materials, and decal film.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Rail codes: 148, 125, 100, 83, 70, 55.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: May 14, 2018)
Retailer.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Australia
The company carries a cradle to hold your model while you are working on it.
Miscellaneous: display cases, tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Offers stair stringers.
Miscellaneous: drawings, tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: display cases
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: display cases
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Advertises in the NASG Dispatch. Retailer in Mason, Ohio, carrying Lionel, MTH, and GarGraves.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: July 01, 2018)
Specializes in "S" only. Participates in the NASG's RMC ad.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Canada
Has experience building S-scale equipment.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: drawings, tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
The company (owned by the NASG webmaster) produces, among others, a model train inventory software application for Windows-based computers (FRSTrainTracker).
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: display cases
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Specializes in "S" only. NASG Member. Advertises in the NASG Dispatch. A.F. repair. TMCC installations.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Predominantly a manufacturer of trees, the company also sells bridge trestle bends (use On30 for S-scale), and foam-lined storage boxes.
Miscellaneous: display cases
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
In addition to many decals, they also manufacture a coupler-height gauge, specifically designed for the Kadee-style couplers (also, optionally, verifies the pin is in the correct position).
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: display cases
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Sometimes carries consignment Sn3 P-B-L equipment.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Retailer.
Miscellaneous: display cases
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Publishes A.C. Gilbert and American Flyer books, and the S Gaugian, and Sn3 Modeler magazines.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
This manufacture a soft foam cradle, perfectly positioning the piece of equipment for each detailing and applying decals.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Deals in A.F. parts and repairs.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Retailer. Carries A.F. products.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
This company manufactures trees, and also sells machines for making your own trees.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Offers custom detailing. painting, and layout construction, including A.F.-style layouts.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Manufacturer of the ScaleCoat brand paints. Used to manufacture S-scale structures, but they were removed from their site in June 2017.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Monthly print magazine that occasionally has S-scale articles.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
16150 41st Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA
Stocks older Lionel products in good condition, and original A.C. Gilbert catalogs. They also produce A.F. bumper stickers and shirt buttons.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Specializes in "S" only. P-B-L is the main Sn3 manufacturer. They also manufacture the "Star Brand" model paint line, and the Hotip resistance soldering equipment.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Retail store in Houston, Texas.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials, tools, custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Retailer.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
The late Paul Scoles was a fantastic Sn3 modelers. His DVDs remain available, and many feature his beautiful S-scale narrow-gauge layout.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Specializes in "S" only. NASG Member. Participates in the NASG's RMC ad. Advertises in the NASG Dispatch. This is one of S-scale's largest retailers.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Specializes in "S" only. NASG Member. Advertises in the NASG Dispatch. This company specializes in American Flyer repairs, upgrades, remotoring, AF-to-DCC conversions, and can even provide on-site layout assistance.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: July 01, 2018)
This company also owns the Tomalco Sn3 parts product line. They are an authorized dealer for the following companies: Evan Designs, ESU, Tam Valley. Carries Sn3, Sn2, and Sn42 wheels/trucks.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Repair and parts for original A.F. products, and sells used products.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Participates in the NASG's RMC ad.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Manufacturers acrylic paints.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Latrobe, Pennsylvania rerailerhobbiesllc@gmail.com
Rerailer Hobbies, LLC is owned by S-scale modeler, Robert South, and offers DCC decoder and sound installation, battery-powered systems sales and installation, and motive power re-motoring/re-gearing services. He is an authorized retailer/installer for: DelTang, S-CAB, and BlueRail systems.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: February 16, 2017)
Specializes in "S" only. NASG Member. Well-known S-scale modeler Bob Hogan produces passenger car parts and kits, as well as can custom-make complete passenger cars for you.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: August 31, 2016)
Publisher of the former 1:64 Modeling Guide magazine. Publisher of Dick Karnes' book "Work Extra: 15 Useful Tips for Model Railroaders".
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
The company specializes in motor replacements for traditional A.F. products. They also offer paint-removal services using a glass beader.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
This company builds model railroads, including S-scale ones.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Specializes in "S" only. A major S-scale retailer that also manufactures some of their own products. They also produce a catalog of S-scale products, somewhat similar to the Walthers catalogs. They carry both standard- and narrow-gauge turntables.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Offers repair services for A.F., Lionel, and MTH equipment.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: display cases
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Specializes in "S" only. NASG Member. Advertises in the NASG Dispatch. A major online retailer carrying nearly anything S-scale.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Paints, glues.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
NASG Member. Carries a rotating inventory of A.C. Gilbert A.F. products, NASG Dispatch magazines, and Enhorning decals.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Specializes in "S" only. NASG Member. Participates in the NASG's RMC ad. Bi-monthly, free, online magazine devoted to "scale" modeling.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Manufacturers Testtraxx which is a bench-top locomotive testing stand, for both S and Sn3. The company also specializes in repairing and improving Shay locomotives of all scales.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Retailer that carries some A.F. products.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Participates in the NASG's RMC ad.
Miscellaneous: display cases
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
A visit with Ron Borsella and Toy Trains Unlimited was covered in the September/October 2016 issue of the Dispatch. They also offer repair services. Since the store is just north of Baltimore, Maryland, they support the Baltimore Area American Flyer Club as well. They carry original A.F. products as well as newer Lionel, MTH, and K-Line items.
Miscellaneous: custom/commissioned work
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: display cases
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
AF, Lionel retailer.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: April 11, 2018)
General retailer and distributor. Be sure to check out this page for any S-scale sales Walthers might have.
Miscellaneous: books, magazines, and/or reference materials
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
Participates in the NASG's RMC ad.
Miscellaneous: tools
(last reviewed: March 26, 2018)
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