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The Full Listing

This page lists companies that manufacture and/or sell items you may need to build your own models. Note that not all companies are listed here; only the ones that specifically carry S-scale products, or have indicated that they support S-scale modelers. There are a total of 40 entries listed on this page.

Bare Metal Foil

(last reviewed on 06/11/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P. O. Box 82

City:

Farmington

State:

Michigan

Zip Code:

48332

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(248) 477-0813

Fax:

(248) 476-3343

Founder(s):

Eldred Mason

Products

Decals: bare-metal foils for automobiles

Miscellaneous: tools; mold-making and casting materials; decal film

Scratchbuilding: metal foil

Vehicles: metal foil

Notes

Bare-Metal Foil is the original detailing foil used to duplicate the chrome on model cars and natural metal on model aircraft. The foil is extremely thin, so details remain visible.

History

The concept of bare-metal foils was invented in 1970, which started this company.

Bob The Train Guy

(last reviewed on 07/06/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

60 Sunrise Point Dr

City:

Bluffton

State:

South Carolina

Zip Code:

29909

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(740) 972-0171

Founder(s):

Bob Bowditch

Products

Miscellaneous: tools

Scenery: fences, detailing parts, Tichy street signs, vegetation, billboards, animated signs

Scratchbuilding: Evergreen Scale Models

Structures: AM Models, American Model Builders, Bar Mills, Branchline Laser Art, GC Laser kits; Tichy parts

Track Components: wheelstops, Bright Boy, Circuitron Tortoise

Trackside: Tichy signs, crossbucks

Brunel Hobbies

(last reviewed on 07/15/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

20 Station Road

City:

Cheltenham

State:

Victoria

Postal Code:

3192

Country:

Australia

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

1300 BRUNEL

Products

Miscellaneous: display cases, tools, cradle to hold model while working on it

Rolling Stock: handrail bending jig

Scratchbuilding: corrugated metal shaping tool

Builders in Scale

(last reviewed on 07/17/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. box 1427

City:

Mukilteo

State:

Washington

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

C. C. Crow

Products

Miscellaneous: drawings, tools, weathering materials

Scenery: snow, sand, mud, seaweed, fences, rocks

Scratchbuilding: metal siding/roofing

Structures: shingles

C. C. Crow

(last reviewed on 07/17/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. box 1427

City:

Mukilteo

State:

Washington

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Products

Scratchbuilding: hydrocal brick walls

Structures: D&RGW roundhouse walls

Clover House

(last reviewed on 08/30/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

P.O. Box 215

City:

Veradale

State:

Washington

Zip Code:

99037-0215

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(509) 999-6247

Owner(s):

Tom Dempsey

Products

Decals: freight car decals; dry transfers: alphabet, steam locomotives, passenger car, stripes, chalk marks, structures

Locomotives: Kadee couplers

Rolling Stock: Kadee couplers

Scratchbuilding: glass, wood strips

Track Components: PC ties, spikes, Sn3 track gauge, Sn3 Gapmaster

History

The company was bought by Tom Dempsey in 2011.

Crazy Model Trains

(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

950 Brocksmith ST SE

City:

Palm Bay

State:

Florida

Zip Code:

32909

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(240) 367-6067

Products

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Electronics: DC, DCC, wire, transformers, speakers, electronic parts

Locomotives: Lionel, Kadee couplers, smoke fluid

Miscellaneous: paints, tools

Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers

Scratchbuilding: K&S Metals, Evergreen Styrene, Plastruct, JTT Scenery sheets

Track Components: Lionel

Custom Model Creations LLC

(last reviewed on 09/16/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Products

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: C&O speeder

Scenery: road-work signs & cones, chainsaw, fire-call box, construction trailer, jackstands

Scratchbuilding: cinder blocks

Structures: office furniture, refrigerator, security cameras, above-ground backyard pool

Vehicles: truck detailing parts (work truck beds), trailers, loads, snowmobile

History

Started in 2011.

Dakotah Toys

(last reviewed on 09/21/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

44718 SD HWY 34

City:

Madison

State:

South Dakota

Zip Code:

57042

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(605) 256-6676

Fax:

(605) 256-9093

Products

Decals: for vehicles

Layout Scenery: Woodland Scenic's materials

Miscellaneous: screws, washers, nuts, tools

Scenery: figures

Scratchbuilding: brass parts, wire, mesh

Structures: silos, grain bins

Vehicles: detailing parts

History

The company was started in 1995.

Del's Variety

(last reviewed on 12/21/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

eBay Store

City:

Winsted

State:

Connecticut

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Boats: canoes

Layout Scenery: wooden fencing, retaining wall

Scenery: moonshiner still, backyard swimming pool, ice machines, trash cans, soda/beer vending machines

Scratchbuilding: HVAC detailing parts

Structures: core building kits, loading dock, port-a-potties

Trackside: electrical boxes

Evergreen Scale Models

(last reviewed on 11/01/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

65 East Bradrock Drive

City:

Des Plaines

State:

Illinois

Zip Code:

60018

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Products

Miscellaneous: The Chopper, various other tools

Scratchbuilding: styrene sheet goods, strips

History

The company was started in 1977. The original owner passed away (unknown year) and the family sold the company to a company in Des Plaines, IL. That company also eventually bought out Plastruct (which was relocated out of California). Both companies are now run out of the same building in Des Plaines.

Fast Tracks Hobbyworks, Inc

(last reviewed on 02/06/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

312-B St. Patrick Street, P.O. Box 1420

City:

Port Dover

Province:

Ontario

Postal Code:

NOA 1NO

Country:

Canada

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(888) 252-3895

Founder(s):

Tim Warris

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

S Products Page: view

Miscellaneous: drawings, trackworking tools

Rolling Stock: equalized passenger car truck kit for AM 6-wheel trucks

Scratchbuilding: scale lumber (former Mt. Albert product line)

Track Components: S/Sn3/Sn2 turnout jigs, ties, rail, rail joiners, spikes, track gauges, switch machine wire

Notes

Carries just about everything you need to hand-lay track in S, Sn3, Sn2, and Sn42.

History

Started in 2003 to make handlaying of track more foolproof.

Hunterline

(last reviewed on 02/28/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

1072 Riverbank Drive

City:

Cambridge

Province:

Ontario

Postal Code:

N3H 4R6

Country:

Canada

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(866) 934-4174

Founder(s):

Rick and Maureen Hunter

Products

Layout Scenery: tunnel liner, bridges, bridge piers kits

Miscellaneous: stains ("Weathering Mix" brand name)

Scenery: fences

Scratchbuilding: shakes (1800-1860)

Notes

The company attends many train shows in Canada and the U.S.

History

The company was started in 1994.

Ironworks Models

(last reviewed on 12/20/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Englewood

State:

Colorado

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Twitter:

visit

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

S Products Page: view

Scratchbuilding: roofing materials pre-printed on thick artist paper

JR Junction Train & Hobby

(last reviewed on 02/27/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

2716 Erie Boulevard East

City:

Syracuse

State:

New York

Zip Code:

13224

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(315) 451-6551

Products

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Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, smoke fluid

Miscellaneous: authorized Lionel and MTH repair facility

Rolling Stock: MTH, Lionel

Scratchbuilding: various brands

Structures: Plasticville

Track Components: various brands

Notes

The store supports The Central New York S Gauge Association.

K & S Precision Metals

(last reviewed on 03/03/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

6911 W 59th St

City:

Chicago

State:

Illinois

Zip Code:

60638

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(773) 586-8503

Owner(s):

Walter Findysz

Founder(s):

Wally Simmers

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

Scratchbuilding: brass, aluminum, copper, tin coated, stainless steel, phosphorus bronze wire, music wire, foils

History

The company was started in 1946.

Kappler Mill & Lumber Co

(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

8908 108th St. NE

City:

Arlington

State:

Washington

Zip Code:

98223

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(888) 811-1011

Founder(s):

Frank Kappler

Products

Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips

Track Components: wooden ties

History

After Frank's death, the company changed hands many times, sometimes leading to unavailability of product. The current owner bought the company in 1997 and has the inventory rebuilt, as well as sticking to Frank's original tight tolerances.

Kaw Valley Designs

(last reviewed on 02/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Mike Fyten

Products

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: scale 36" square hatches for ACF 70-ton cement hoppers.

Scratchbuilding: various laser-cut staircase kits

Track Components: Hayes bumper

Notes

Mike developed these products and may have them available. Contact Mike to see if he still has them, or can make them for you.


 (image copyright © Mike Fyten; used by permission)
36" square hatches, 5" thick.

(image copyright © Mike Fyten; used by permission)

 (image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)
Hayes bumper.

(image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)

(image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)

(image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)

(image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)

 (image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)
Staircase with landing.

 (image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)
Staircase with balcony.

LaBelle Woodworking

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

5101 Ridge Road

City:

Cheyenne

State:

Wyoming

Zip Code:

82009

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(307) 433-9909

Fax:

(307) 433-9949

Founder(s):

Rick Steele

Products

Decals: rolling stock

Scratchbuilding: chains

History

In 2018 they bought Ye Olde Huff-N-Puff. The new owner has indicated that they own the original Nixon Model Co's trucks, but he has not yet studied them.

Mainline Hobby Supply, Inc

(last reviewed on 03/06/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

15066 Buchanan Trl E

City:

Blue Ridge Summit

State:

Pennsylvania

Zip Code:

17214

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(717) 794-2860

Products

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American Flyer accessories

Electronics: DCC, parts

Miscellaneous: tools, various paint brands; airbrushing supplies

Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH

Scenery: Arttista figures

Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips

Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves

Midwest Products Co., Inc

(last reviewed on 11/11/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

400 S. Indiana St

City:

Hobart

State:

Indiana

Zip Code:

46342

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(800) 348-3497

Founder(s):

Frank Garcher and Wally Simmers

Products

Catalog: view

Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips

History

The company was started by two friends in 1952. Midwest Products merged with Saunders Manufacturing to form Saunders Midwest LLC, in March 2016.

Monster Modelworks

(last reviewed on 08/08/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Colorado Springs

State:

Colorado

Zip Code:

80918

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(719) 694-2999

Founder(s):

Jimmy Simmons

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

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Scratchbuilding: pre-printed paper sheets

Structures: kits

History

The company was started in 2010. In 2018, the owner got a fulltime job and had to close the company. However, in 2020, he restarted under the new name "Larkspur LaserArt", because the company has expanded to do more than just model kits. Monster Modelworks is now a brand name under the parent company.

Mt. Albert Scale Lumber Co

(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Port Dover

Province:

Ontario

Country:

Canada

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips

History

When the owner decided to retire, Fast Tracks Hobbyworks, Inc bought out the company, and now continues to make the same items available under that brand name.

Narrow Gauge Modeling Co.

(last reviewed on 02/05/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

City:

Dauphin

State:

Pennsylvania

Zip Code:

17018

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(717) 474-8399

Founder(s):

Kevin Macomber

Products

Miscellaneous: modeling paints, including remaining Floquil

Rolling Stock: various loads (not listed on their site; ask them for a listing)

Scenery: detailing parts, machinery, culverts

Scratchbuilding: plastic sheet goods

Structures: windows, vents

Notes

Although the company is primarily focused on O-scale products, they do have items that are of use in S-scale, and Kevin is quite active on the Sn3 Groups.io discussion mailing list.

Northeastern Scale Lumber Company

(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

99 Cross Street

City:

Methuen

State:

Massachusetts

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(978) 688-6019

Founder(s):

James Doyle

Products

Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips

History

The company was started in 1946. We have received a report from one gentleman visiting the shop in 1946 where he found all models in the show room built in S-scale James' brother John. The company later moved to Ballardvale, MA into a triangular brick building. The Ambroid glue company got involved, and kits were sold under the Ambroid name.

P-B-L

(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Ukiah

State:

California

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Bill Peter

Products

Decals: locomotives & cars decals

Layout Scenery: HO girder bridge for Sn3

Locomotives: standard-, narrow-gauge steam

Miscellaneous: Tools, Star Brand paints, Hotip resistance soldering equipment. Re-railer.

Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge freight cars, caboose kits, trucks, wheelsets, couplers, loads

Scenery: figures

Scratchbuilding: Evergreen Scale Models

Structures: narrow-gauge-related kits

Track Components: Sn3 code 70, 55 flextrack, turnouts, track gauges, Gapmaster, ties, rail joiners, spikes, Switchmaster switch machines

Notes

The main Sn3 manufacturer. It is believed that Pacific Fast Mail manufactured unpainted figures, which they sold directly, and also sold wholesale to P-B-L. Keren Booth, of P-B-L, hand-painted many of those and they were sold at retail by P-B-L. June's Small World was another painter and reseller of these figures, hence you might find duplicates.

History

The company was started in 1971 in Chama, New Mexico as Peter-Built Locomotive Works, named after the owner Bill Peter, and later renamed to just P-B-L, to upgrade HOn3 and HO-scale locomotives. In 1980 they released their first Sn3 locomotive, the K-37, followed by the K-27 (#453 and #461). In 1981 they bought the Cascade Line of Sn3 kits and trucks. At some point in time they bought the C&S plastic freight car kits from Overland Models, Inc. (who, in turn, it is believed, bought them from Berlyn Locomotive Works). In 1986 P-B-L bought Chama Model Shop from Jim Finnell (produced white metal castings that came with P-B-L's kits); the product line was integrated into P-B-L's Triangle Scale Models product line; the automotive vehicle kits were integrated into the new Milestone Autos product line. In 1990 they moved to their present location, Ukiah, California. George Hall wrote an article published in the July 1995 issue of Model Railroader magazine describing the history of P-B-L and their current status (as of 1995, that is). When Tomalco was sold off, P-B-L acquired the Sn3 track products (Tomalco Track, owned by Larry Morton, took over the standard-gauge track products). As it turns out, the molds for the Sn3 track components are owned by P-B-L, but they reside at Micro Engineering, who are the ones that actually make the products for P-B-L. Video of interview with Bill Peter. Video of Jimmy Booth talking about brass trains (here's another one).

Papa Ben's Train Place

(last reviewed on 02/24/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite E

City:

Houston

State:

Texas

Zip Code:

77025

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(713) 523-5600

Owner(s):

Allyn Pearlman

Founder(s):

Ben Pearlman

Products

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American Flyer accessories

Electronics: DCC, components

Locomotives: original American Flyer; Lionel, MTH dealer, smoke fluid

Miscellaneous: reference materials, tools

Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel

Scenery: various brands

Scratchbuilding: most common materials

Track Components: ballast

Plastruct

(last reviewed on 11/01/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

65 Bradrock Dr

City:

Des Plaines

State:

Illinois

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(847) 813-5700

Products

Catalog: view

Scratchbuilding: all manner of ABS and styrene shapes, strips, and sheets

History

The company was started in 1968 by one man. In 2023 their web site showed a small notice that the company's ownership was changed, and apparently they moved from California to Illinois. It turns out that they were bought by the same company that also bought Evergreen Styrene when its owner passed away. Both companies are now run out of the same building in Des Plaines.

Portland Locomotive Works

(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(330) 719-0264

Founder(s):

Gary Kohler

Products

Decals: Sn2-related

Miscellaneous: scale drawings

Rolling Stock: standard-gauge Maine Central box car kit; Sn3 snow plow kit; Sn3 kitchen car kit; Sn3 office car kit, Sn2 caboose, Sn2 flanger

Scenery: trees, ground foam

Scratchbuilding: scribed siding (4-1/2" ribs)

Structures: various laser-cut wooden structure kits related to two-foot Maine

Notes

This company is currently the main supporter of Sn2, but also produces some Sn3 items.

Poverty Flats Model Company

(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Web Site:

visit

Products

3D-printed products

Locomotives: C&S cast smokebox front

Rolling Stock: silhouette sheep for stock cars

Scenery: cattle guard/crossing guards, silhouette animals (for stock cars)

Scratchbuilding: window frames, roof brackets, freight doors

Structures: saw horse, water tank column

Rail Scale Models

(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

514 Angel's Way Lane

City:

Horse Shoe

State:

North Carolina

Zip Code:

28742

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(248) 421-6276

Founder(s):

Stephen Miley

Products

Miscellaneous: stair stringer assembly jig, joist hanger spacing jigs

Scenery: wheeled dolly, wooden barrels, drums, industrial air compressor, pot belly stove, wheel barrow, vintage gas pump, stone retaining wall, crates, wooden pallets, rough-cut lumber stacks, Yucca plants, fencing, iron railing, brick foundation blocks, stairs stringers

Scratchbuilding: wall and roof sheets, chimneys, eave support brackets, laser-cut windows and doors

Structures: laser-cut wooden kits; smoke stacks, exhaust fans and pipes, roof cupola, industrial roof-top blower and side exhaust systems; gantry kit

History

In 2018 they bought part of the Rusty Stumps product line.

Railway Models

(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

P.O. Box 261

City:

Bel Air

State:

Maryland

Postal Code:

21014

Web Site:

visit

Products

Scratchbuilding: plastic sheets in various sizes and of various types (see S for their scale size in S-scale), raised letters and numbers (for custom signs)

RSLaserKits

(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Salem

State:

Oregon

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Richard Shepard

Products

Rolling Stock: pickle car kit

Scratchbuilding: doors, screendoors, brick sheet, stairs

Structures: logging equipment structures/machinery, outhouses, laser-cut kits

Vehicles: horse-drawn farm wagon

History

The company started in 2004. An article with photos of the facilities appears in the July 2016 issue of the NASG's Dispatch.

Scenic Express

(last reviewed on 03/13/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

660 Highway 92

City:

Delta

State:

Colorado

Zip Code:

81416

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(800) 234-9995

Fax:

(724) 468-3879

Products

Layout Scenery: scenic backgrounds (not S-specific)

Miscellaneous: tools

Scenery: grass, ground cover, trees, coal, rocks, fences, vegetation

Scratchbuilding: Plastruct

Track Components: ballast

History

The company was started in 1993.

Sierra West Scale Models

(last reviewed on 05/04/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

City:

Lake Dallas

State:

Texas

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(972) 618-5563

Founder(s):

Brett Gallant

Products

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3D-printed products

Miscellaneous: weathering powders

Scenery: detailing parts, vegetation

Scratchbuilding: glass

Structures: cedar shingles

Vehicles: Fordson tractor kit

History

Started in 1995.

Simpson Models

(last reviewed on 12/06/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P. O. Box 250004

City:

Plano

State:

Texas

Zip Code:

75025-0004

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Craig Tribuzi

Products

Decals: Sn3 engines and cars

Layout Scenery: Bragdon Enterprises Geodesic Scenery

Scratchbuilding: brass strips

Structures: detailing parts

Track Components: standard- and narrow-gauge brass roller gauges

Notes

The company can do custom laser-cutting, custom 3D-print work, as well as plastic injection molding. The company's kits are focused on the West Side Lumber Company.

Steel Mill Modelers Supply

(last reviewed on 04/15/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Kevin Tully

Products

3D-printed products

Electronics: LED lights in HO-scale fixtures that may be of use in S

Miscellaneous: DVDs (shown as a book on the computer) related to the steel industry

Rolling Stock: loads

Scenery: fire hydrant

Scratchbuilding: many detailing parts, H-column footers, pipe bent (hold/routing pipes through facilities), exterior vents, piping systems and components, roof trusses, corrugated fiberglass panels

Structures: parts for modeling a steel mill and other industrial complexes, most of which are available in S-scale

Trackside: telephone box

Todd Architectural Models

(last reviewed on 11/18/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Chatham

State:

New Jersey

Web Site:

visit

Products

Miscellaneous: bags of letters for billboards, roof-top signs, etc.

Scenery: intertrack fencing

Scratchbuilding: large window panes (usable in S)

Structures: industrial, multi-story structures

Track Components: between-track fencing

Walthers

(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

800-4-TRAINS

Owner(s):

Stacey Walthers-Naffah

Founder(s):

Bill Walthers

Products

Decals: various brands

Electronics: various systems

Layout Scenery: various brands

Locomotives: various brands

Miscellaneous: reference materials

Rolling Stock: various brands

Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts

Scratchbuilding: various brands

Structures: various brands

History

The company was founded in 1932. In 1958, Bill retired and his son Bruce took over. In 1984 Bruce's son Phil took over. Phil was the one who got Walthers into the manufacturing business. The company's web site was launched in 1994. Phil retired in 2018 and his oldest daughter, Stacey Walthers-Naffah, took over the reigns of the company.

Willy Monaghan

(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Web Site:

visit

Owner(s):

William Monagahn

Products

3D-printed products

Electronics: speaker enclosure, mounting fixture for Hex Frog Juicer

Locomotives: old-time steam cab, domes, speaker enclosure

Rolling Stock: Civil War-era passenger, freight cars, caboose, Fox trucks, caboose steps

Scratchbuilding: ladder

Track Components: Ramapo switch stand, targets

Trackside: semaphores

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