Resources - Locomotives
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The Full Listing
This page lists all the companies that manufacture and/or sell locomotives. There are a total of 132 entries listed on this page.
A-Line
(last reviewed on 03/28/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: lead weights
Miscellaneous: Modelers Scale Label Set turns an inexpensive one-pound postal scale into an S-scale weight scale
History
The parent company's name is Proto Power West which is an online retailer.
Adirondack Car and Foundry
(last reviewed on 07/01/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: small diesel locomotive etched-brass kits (in production)
Notes
The owner is experiencing serious health issues, and so is unable to continue the projects until he recovers.
History
Online research shows that he has been developing kits in various scales since 2011, at least.
Alan Gibson Model Railway Products
(last reviewed on 04/08/2023)
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Products
Catalog: view
Locomotives: locomotive wheels, detailing parts, etched-brass body kits
Rolling Stock: detailing parts, etched-brass body kits
Notes
Page 40 of their catalog has the S-scale parts.
Allegheny Scale Models
(last reviewed on 04/12/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: brass standard- and narrow-gauge
Rolling Stock: brass and plastic narrow-gauge
Structures: Sn2 kits, Sn3 kits
Notes
Inventory varies.
American Models
(last reviewed on 05/04/2023)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Participates in the NASG's RMC inside-the-cover ad
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
11770 Green Oak Industrial Dr
City:
Whitmore Lake
State:
Michigan
Zip Code:
48189
Web Site:
Phone:
(734) 449-1100
Owner(s):
Karen Bashista
Founder(s):
Ron Bashista
Products
Catalog: view
Electronics: transformers, sound boards, parts, wire
Locomotives: steam, diesel, electric (shells separately available), parts, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: freight, passenger cars, cabooses, parts, trucks, wheelsets, couplers, loads, drumheads
Scenery: figures, fences
Structures: sells Plasticville kits
Track Components: code 148 flextrack, sectional track, turnouts, crossings, rail joiners, bumper, uncoupler, roadbed
Train Sets: passenger, freight
Vehicles: semi trailers; military tanks
Notes
This company manufactures just about anything you need to build a complete S-scale layout. If you are just starting out, or if you are looking to expand your layout, be sure to visit this company's web site, and you might also want to order their catalog.
History
Ron started the company in 1981, with their first advertisements appearing in 1982 showing their first product, the FP7 diesel locomotive. S-Helper Service, created to support the manufacture of new S-scale products, started collaborating with American Models in 1989. This ended in 1995. The future looked bright when American Models announced in 2017 that they had acquired a new and larger manufacturing facility. Unfortunately, Ron passed away on December 4, 2021. Ron's wife, Karen, announced that the company will continue to operate with the same personnel.
Apogee Loco Works
(last reviewed on 05/09/2023)
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: steeplecab shells, frame for NWSL Stanton Drive
Autolumination
(last reviewed on 05/20/2023)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: A.F. replacement lamps
Notes
This company sell all manner of lightbulbs, primarily vehicle lights, but they have a section that covers A.C. Gilbert and Marx replacement lightbulbs.
B.T.S.
(last reviewed on 06/04/2023)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
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Products
Catalog: view
Layout Scenery: S, Sn3 bridge kits
Locomotives: steam, diesel, Sn3, Sn2, detailing parts.
Rolling Stock: standard-, narrow-gauge freight, caboose, MOW, detailing parts, trucks, loads
Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts, vegetation
Structures: laser-cut kits, detailing parts, signs, posters
Trackside: crossbucks
Notes
Address is for mail orders only; they are not set up for visitors.
History
Started as a brick-n-mortar hobby store in 1979 called Bill's Train Shop. In 1984 they changed to a mail-order business. In 1991 they produced their first kit (an S-scale one). In 1996 they bought both Amity Star Models and took over SouthWind Models' brass detailing parts (only). In 1997 they bought Sn3/On3 Rio Grande Models products. In 1998 they bought Master Creations, which was a laser-cut kit manufacturer that started in 1984, and were a sub-contractor for B.T.S.' kits. In 2005 B.T.S. moved to West Virginia. Bill also created and ran the "S/Sn3 Buyers Guide" magazine, published six times per year from 1993 through 1999 (its name was changed to "S/Sn3 Modeling Guide" in 1995).
Ballston Loco Works
(last reviewed on 06/08/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
31 Donegal Way
City:
Saratoga Springs
State:
New York
Zip Code:
12866
e-mail:
Phone:
(518) 584-1090
Founder(s):
Mel Nielsen
Products
Locomotives: custom versions of original American Flyer engines
Rolling Stock: reproduction circus cars
Notes
Alternate mailing address found online is: P.O. Box 50, Clifton Park, NY, 12065.
Bart's Pneumatics Corporation
(last reviewed on 06/17/2023)
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Products
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridges, scenic backgrounds (not S-specific)
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert, Lionel, S-Helper Service, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: various brands
Track Components: A.C. Gilbert
Train Sets: A.C. Gilbert
Notes
Started as an industrial re-motoring and air-compressor maintenance company, the company now is also a reseller for S-scale products. They manufacture "Supersmoke". They have an S-scale layout on their premises, since 1977, that is open to the public during the Christmas holiday season.
Black Forest Hobby Supply
(last reviewed on 07/01/2023)
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Products
Decals: some Tichy Train freight car decals
Locomotives: Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Kadee couplers, BTS detailing parts
Scenery: sidewalks, crossbucks signs
Structures: Motrak, BTS, Tichy Train, American Model Builders, Bar Mills kits & parts
Track Components: Lionel
Brady's Train Outlet
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Brass Trains
(last reviewed on 07/13/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: brass standard- and narrow-gauge
Rolling Stock: brass standard- and narrow-gauge
Structures: various brands' kits
Notes
In 2007 they released a 300+ book called "Brass Model Trains", which included photos and details of many brass models, and interviews with some of the key manufacturers and individuals involved in the model brass industry.
History
The company was started in 2005.
Century Models
(last reviewed on 08/17/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: second-generation diesel shells and parts
Notes
Note that the painting shown in the header of the Shapeways page is a painting done by the shop's owner, Bob Frascella.
CESCO
(last reviewed on 08/19/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Sn3 coupler-height gauge
Rolling Stock: Sn3 coupler-height gauge
Charles Ro
(last reviewed on 08/22/2023)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves
Trackside: semaphores
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
History
Charles Ro, Sr. started selling Lionel trains out of one of his beauty salons in 1972. His son, Charles Ro, Jr. joined in the 1980s. Seeing the boom in garden railroading, they formed a new company, USA Trains, to create American-prototype G-scale trains.
Chicago Model Trains
(last reviewed on 08/23/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: trolley plow
Circus City Decals & Graphics
(last reviewed on 03/21/2023)
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S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Decals: for locomotives, freight cars, automobiles, as well as your custom designs
Locomotives: detailing parts
Vehicles: 3D-printed kits
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:
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.
Copper Range Products
(last reviewed on 09/06/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Sn2 coupler-height gauge
Rolling Stock: Sn2 coupler-height gauge
Corner Field Model Railroad and Hobby
(last reviewed on 09/07/2023)
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Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
16720 Pioneer Road
City:
Middlefield
State:
Ohio
Zip Code:
44062
Web Site:
Phone:
(440) 636-5162
Products
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, original AF
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH, original AF
Track Components: Lionel, MTH, GarGraves
Notes
This is also a museum, which houses one of the largest O-scale (3-rail) layouts with over 7,000 feet of track.
Cornfeild Customs
(last reviewed on 06/27/2023)
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: SW1500 body shell
Notes
We recommend not ordering, as the owner appears to not respond to communication. (caution: I have received a report from two customers who paid but did not receive their order; unresponsive to e-mail)
Crazy Model Trains
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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Products
S Products Page: view
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
Crusader Rail Services
(last reviewed on 01/29/2023)
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Products
Electronics: DCC products
Locomotives: standard-gauge coupler height gauge
Rolling Stock: standard-gauge coupler height gauge; Sn2 kits
Scenery: figures, animals
Structures: Building & Structure Co.; narrow-gauge-specific kits
Track Components: Circuitron Tortoise, Blue Point, Caboose Industries
Notes
The owner announced his retirement at the beginning of 2022, remaining open only until his inventory has been sold. Several S items are stll listed as being available.
Dallee Electronics, Inc
(last reviewed on 09/24/2023)
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Electronics: sound boards, speakers, reversing units, timers, FREDs, LED lighting, circuit breakers, relays, back-n-forth, electronic components
Locomotives: sound systems, reversing units, smoke fluids
Rolling Stock: windows silhouettes for A.C. Gilbert passenger cars
Track Components: turntable indexer (part #1700)
History
The company was started in 1976.
Damin Keenan
(last reviewed on 09/26/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: GE 25-tonner shell, EMD GA8 shell
Dave's Twacks & Twains
(last reviewed on 09/14/2022)
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Products
Locomotives: S-Helper Service parts
Rolling Stock: S-Helper Service parts
Notes
Clay maintains the NASG's inventory of AF Commemorative Cars.
History
Founded in the late 1980s by the father and son team of Charlie and Clay Buckage to promote and share the heritage of the A.C. Gilbert company with displays at train shows, senior residences, and children’s hospitals. The company is named after Clay's brother, Dave. The company provides parts and repair for A. C. Gilbert and S-Helper Service products. They bought the entire supply of S-Helper Service parts when that company had to close.
Des Plaines Hobbies
(last reviewed on 09/22/2022)
NASG member
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
1524 Lee Street
City:
Des Plaines
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
60018-1517
Web Site:
Phone:
(847) 297-2118
Founder(s):
Ron & Sue Sebastian
Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: freight car decals for SSA, PRS kits
Locomotives: American Models, Lionel, MTH, original American Flyer, S Scale America, brass, grilles
Rolling Stock: S Scale America, Pacific Rail Shops, Lionel, MTH, underframes, grab irons, brake sets, roofs, ladders, doors
Structures: various brands
Track Components: Fox Valley, Lionel, MTH
History
The store was started in 1983, a brick-n-mortar hobby store that carries all the model railroading scales. The store subsequently bought the following companies: S Scale America (1994), Chesapeake Models (1995), Plano Model Products (1997; S-scale parts only), Microscale Industries (2005; S-scale decals only), Details Associates (2005, S-scale product line only), Pacific Rail Shops (2006), Mullet River Model Works (2015), and Oregon Rail Supply's S-scale signals (year unknown). Note that when Des Plaines Hobbies bought Pacific Rail Shops, they bought the tooling and the name; they did not buy PRS' current inventory, which owners John and Felix Verser continued to sell until gone under their other company name Gold Coast Models. Des Plaines Hobbies releases new S-scale products under their "S Scale America" brand. The best way to describe this is that owner Ron Sebastian used S Scale America as their manufacturing arm. It seems that that arm has effectively stopped when Ron passed away. His son-in-law Matt Gaudinsky has started a new company called Scale America that gathers a number of different companies, including S Scale America, to continue to produce items, including S, but as of 2023 has not released any information.
Digitrax
(last reviewed on 10/14/2022)
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Electronics: DCC systems, decoders
Locomotives: decoder recommendations for specific engines
Notes
The web site link above shows all the recommended Digitrax decoders for various S-scale locomotives.
Dixie Union Station
(last reviewed on 10/15/2022)
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Products
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH
Miscellaneous: A.F. repair
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: Artistta figures
Track Components: Lionel, MTH, GarGraves
DKRickman's Shop
(last reviewed on 10/18/2022)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: steam parts
Rolling Stock: cabooses
East Coast Train Parts
(last reviewed on 04/06/2023)
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Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
P.O. Box 604
City:
Englishtown
State:
New Jersey
Zip Code:
07726
Web Site:
Phone:
(732) 845-5966
Fax:
(732) 845-5967
Products
Locomotives: Lionel repair and replacement parts
Rolling Stock: Lionel repair and replacement parts
eBay
(last reviewed on 11/01/2022)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, American Models, original American Flyer, etc.
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH, American Models, original American Flyer, etc.
Scenery: figures
Structures: various brands
Track Components: various brands
Trackside: original AF billboards
Vehicles: various brands
Fred's Train Shop
(last reviewed on 11/30/2022)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
7327 West 80th Street
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Web Site:
Phone:
(913) 383-3500
Products
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge
Locomotives: Lionel
Miscellaneous: American Flyer repair
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Scenery: Lionel billboards
Trackside: Lionel telephone poles
Train Sets: freight, MOW
Notes
The owner is an experienced layout builder.
Gandyman and Son Trains
(last reviewed on 12/11/2022)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: diesel detailing parts
Gardiner Model Railroad Designs
(last reviewed on 12/11/2022)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: CNR D-1 shell
Rolling Stock: CNR passenger cars, roofs, non-operable speeder
George's Trains
(last reviewed on 12/12/2022)
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Products
S Products Page: view
Electronics: original American Flyer transformers
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer
Track Components: original American Flyer
Notes
Click on "Scale S" link on the right on their web site to see the current inventory. This is a full-service, model railroading-only store.
History
Started in 1962, when George bought Bob's Toy Trains for which he was doing a lot of repair work at the time. Today, the business is run by George's sons, Richard and John. The store moved to its present location in 2007.
GHB International
(last reviewed on 12/12/2022)
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Business Type:
Shapeways Store
City:
Gaithersburg
State:
Maryland
Web Site:
Founder(s):
George Barsky
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: trolley shell
Gilbert Gallery (The)
(last reviewed on 02/28/2023)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: original AF bridges
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer
Scenery: figures
Great Decals!
(last reviewed on 08/08/2023)
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Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: locomotives & cars decals; custom-design
Locomotives: TruGage coupler gauge
Miscellaneous: tools
Rolling Stock: TruGage coupler gauge
He6agon
(last reviewed on 12/16/2022)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: detailing parts, cab walls
Rolling Stock: detailing parts, caboose cupola, truck sideframes
Scenery: whistle posts
Structures: detailing parts
Trackside: semaphores parts, NYC Whistle posts
Henning's Trains
(last reviewed on 12/16/2022)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid, Kadee couplers, smoke fluid, original A.F. parts, replacement wheels
Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Scenery: Lionel figures
Structures: Lionel stations
Track Components: Bright Boy
Trackside: Lionel telephone poles
Train Sets: Lionel freight
Hiawatha Hobbies
(last reviewed on 12/16/2022)
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Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Structures: Lionel bridges, stations
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Hobby Surplus Sales
(last reviewed on 04/16/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: Lionel, A.C. Gilbert
Rolling Stock: Lionel, A.C. Gilbert; custom-painted cars
Track Components: GarGraves
Notes
The company bought the leftover A.C. Gilbert inventory when that company went bankrupt.
History
In 2006 they released a 124-page catalog. The company is now called Amato's Toy and Hobby of New Britain. They have been in business since 1940.
Hobbyspeed.com
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
699 Philadelphia Street
City:
Indiana
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
15701
Web Site:
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: smoke fluid, Lionel, MTH remaining stock
Miscellaneous: Tamiya paints, Testors glue and paints
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH remaining stock
Scenery: Miller Engineering animated signs
Track Components: Lionel, MTH railjoiners
Vehicles: Greenlight, AutoWorld
House of Trains
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Kadee couplers
Track Components: Lionel
Interurban Traction Models
(last reviewed on 03/01/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Ohio Electric Combine
Inventive Models
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: brass couplers based on Frank Sergent's design
Rolling Stock: brass couplers based on Frank Sergent's design
Ippys Hobbies
(last reviewed on 11/26/2022)
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Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
685 Herman Road
City:
Jackson
State:
New Jersey
Zip Code:
08527
Web Site:
Phone:
(848) 241-1725
Products
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
J.D. Rustermier
(last reviewed on 02/27/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: various trucks, investment cast detail parts
Rolling Stock: various trucks, investment cast detail parts
Notes
J.D. (a.k.a. Rusty) offers a brass universal spider for the plastic Cardan universal that Ajin used in their S-scale drive that River Raisin Models imported (the plastic spider in that universal would crack just sitting on the shelf in a model). If you are in need for something specific for your steam locomotive, consider contacting Rusty.
History
He bought the Miniature Machine product line.
Jackson-Standard Models
(last reviewed on 07/17/2022)
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Products
Locomotives: replacement gearbox for Omnicon 2-10-0
History
Started in 2014.
Jason's Brass Poles
(last reviewed on 01/31/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: steeplecabs (GE & Baldwin), trolley poles, NWSL Stanton Drives
Rolling Stock: logging disconnects (standard-gauge), snowplows (3D-printed), trolley cars (3D-printed)
Scenery: brass armless, single-arm, double-arm, or Catenary-style trolley line poles (styles: Suydam, wood, or tapered). Brass street lights, goose neck station lights, wall-mounted lamps. Double-track catenary towers (plastic).
Notes
The company is a dealer for Tichy Train Group products, some with discounts. The company does not have a dedicated web site, but they are listed on eBay and on Facebook, plus reachable via e-mail or telephone. Custom orders can be discussed. See the Supplemental File for their PDF catalog.
Supplemental File
JR Junction Train & Hobby
(last reviewed on 02/27/2023)
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Products
S Products Page: view
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.
Keystone Details
(last reviewed on 02/28/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: PRR-specific details, tender doghouse, PRR-specific tender trucks
Rolling Stock: PRR-specific truck parts
Track Components: PRR-specific bumpers
Notes
Their web site lists the products, but they actually sell through Shapeways.
kijiji
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: various
Rolling Stock: various
Vehicles: various
Kiwi Trains
(last reviewed on 11/26/2022)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: New Zealand DXR, H, DC, EF class shells
Rolling Stock: freight car shells, bogie sideframes, couplers
Scenery: detailing parts, animal freight car loads
KND Enterprises, Inc
(last reviewed on 01/19/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Chalfont
State:
Pennsylvania
e-mail:
Phone:
(215) 822-2048
Founder(s):
John
Products
Locomotives: interurban-style kits, snow sweeper
Rolling Stock: interurban passenger car kits
History
Their web site disappeared in 2021. John had a serious fall in 2021 which prevented him from producing kits, but as of June 2022 he is back to filling backorders.
KV Models
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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History
The company was started in1998.
Lanes Trains
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: detailing parts
Rolling Stock: loads, logging Bobber caboose parts, detailing parts
Leadville Designs
(last reviewed on 01/18/2023)
Products
Decals: custom decals
Locomotives: locomotive builders plates
Rolling Stock: Sn3 freight and passenger cars, trucks
Notes
The company has a "Modeler's Co-op Program" in place. Basically, it is an arrangement between an interested party (one or more people) and Leadville Designs whereby the interested party underwrites the development costs of a particular subject kit. In return, that party receives a substantially reduced price on each kit. Leadville Designs will then offer the kit as part of the line. For every kit sold to the general market, those who underwrote the costs receive a commission. If the kit sells well, the investors could recover their out of pocket costs and even make money.
History
The company was started in 2018, and is a spinoff of the former The Leadville Shops and before that, The Cimarron Works.
Leadville Shops
(last reviewed on 02/24/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
3021 Mountain Shadows Dr
City:
Lakewood
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
80215
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Robert Stears, Doug Junda
Products
Decals: narrow-guage decals
Locomotives: wheels, detailing parts, Sn3 tender truck kits
Rolling Stock: brass Sn3 trucks, detailing parts
Structures: laser-cut wooden kits
Track Components: turnout frog kits
Notes
This is part of The San Juan Model Company, which is the division that handles the narrow-gauge-related kits.
Lehighton Hobbies
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Lights 4 Models
(last reviewed on 05/25/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
City:
Dublin
State:
Ohio
Web Site:
Phone:
(614) 296-8691
Founder(s):
John Gafney
Products
Airplanes: airport approach lights
Boats: buoy lights
Electronics: parts, shrink tubing
Locomotives: electronics parts
Rolling Stock: FRED, EOT lights
Scenery: sound modules, Miller Engineering animated signs
Structures: LED interior, exterior lights, tower warning lights, sound modules (e.g. church, outhouse)
Track Components: track cleaning pads
Trackside: EZ Line
Vehicles: LED lights, flashers
Lines West Products
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
1313 West Seminary Street, Suite 4
City:
Richland Center
State:
Wisconsin
Zip Code:
53581
Web Site:
Products
Locomotives: detailing parts
Rolling Stock: Milwaukee caboose
Trackside: switch stands
Lionel
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Products
Catalog: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: transformers, TMCC, Legacy, etc.
Locomotives: steam, diesel, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: freight, passenger, MOW, caboose, trucks, wheelsets, couplers
Scenery: figures
Structures: Piggy-back unloader
Track Components: track system, turnouts, railjoiners
Trackside: telephone poles
Train Sets: passenger, freight
Notes
One of the main manufacturers of S-scale products. Lionel owns the "American Flyer" name and produces S-scale products under that name.
History
In 2006 Lionel announced that it had officially taken over the assets of K-Line, including inventory, intellectual property, tooling, and trademarks, after it won its trademark lawsuit against K-Line. Lionel made a deal with Sanda Kan, K-Line's principal manufacturer and creditor, who in turn worked out a deal with K-Line's bankers. Lionel from then on controlled and operated the K-Line brand and has the right to completely own it in the future. The 0-4-0 switcher and the end-cab switcher that K-Line had previously announced for S-scale were abandoned. That year they announced the products will be sold under the brand name "K-Line by Lionel" and will appear in packaging that is different from Lionel's standard boxes.
M.L.W. Services
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Locomotives: number plates
Rolling Stock: Canadian prototype freight car kits
Notes
Andy is the NASG's Secretary.
Marbelup Models
(last reviewed on 03/06/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR) diesel kits
Rolling Stock: Sn42 (Sn3-1/2) Australian-prototype models
Scenery: detailing parts, sheep load
Structures: Australian prototype kits
Notes
This company only focuses on WAGR prototypes in Sn42 (S-scale models on HO-scale track). Orders are printed on-demand. The actual printing is done by i.Materialise in Belgium. A 25% deposit is required to place an order, with PayPal being preferred.
History
The company was started in 2013.
Mario's Trains
(last reviewed on 03/06/2023)
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Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Mark's Model Works
(last reviewed on 03/06/2023)
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Locomotives: etched brass New Zealand Railway, brass wheel-wipers, detailing parts
Rolling Stock: etched brass New Zealand Railway, passenger car windows
Scenery: etched-brass birds, clothes line, plants
Structures: etched-brass windmill
Trackside: M&H Semaphore Signal Post
Vehicles: handcart kit
Marsh Creek Mini
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Porter steam locomotive shell
Rolling Stock: Sn2 swing motion truck
Marty’s Trains
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
History
The company was started in 1989.
Merritt 3D Designs & Printing
(last reviewed on 12/13/2022)
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3D-printed products
Locomotives: ET&WNC Motorcar 1
Rolling Stock: D&RGW passenger detailing part
Structures: ET&WNC water tank, spout
MJMX Models
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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3D-printed products
Locomotives: Hodges trailing truck
Model Train Stuff
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
243-A Cockeysville Rd.
City:
Cockeysville
State:
Maryland
Zip Code:
21030
Phone:
(888) 872-4675
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Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Structures: Bar Mills Scale Model Works kits
Track Components: Lionel
History
Founded in 1913 as M.B. Klein and by the 1970s what had started as a hardware store had transformed into a model train store.
Modelu
(last reviewed on 07/28/2023)
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Notes
Most items they produce are available for S-scale. They are pricey, but if you are looking for something specific, it might be worth it. In July 2023, the company announced that Yarmouth Model Works, based in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, is now a North American retailer for Modelu 3D-printed figures. This is a big boon for those of us in the U.S. and Canada as shipping from England can be quite high. Yarmouth Model Works owner, Pierre Oliver, announced that they will be stocking HO- and O-scale figures that have a North American flavor to them, but that they will be able to order S-scale items by special request. So, if you have been eyeing some of their beautiful figures, but were worried about the high shipping cost, contact Yarmouth.
History
The company was started in 2015. The name is based on the Welsh word for "modeling".
Mr. Muffin's Trains
(last reviewed on 12/08/2022)
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Layout Scenery: Scenic Express, Zap-a-Gap glues
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
MTH Parts & Sales LLC
(last reviewed on 12/08/2022)
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Locomotives: MTH
Rolling Stock: MTH
Track Components: MTH
Notes
This was one of the companies that was spun off from the original MTH Electric Trains when that company closed. They may carry replacement parts for S-scale items that MTH sold.
NAFTA Scale Models
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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Locomotives: various railroad-specific antennae
Rolling Stock: gondola covers
Trackside: instrument shed
Notes
You'll have to dig around the web site a bit, as it is very confusingly laid out.
Nassau Hobby Center
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
13 W Merrick Road
City:
Freeport
State:
New York
Web Site:
Phone:
(516) 378-9594
Founder(s):
Ralph Hirschberg
Products
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger
History
The company was started in 1946. In 1973, Ralph's son, Charlie, took over the business when his Dad passed away. Charlie's son, Chris, now runs the store.
National Capitol Trains
(last reviewed on 07/29/2023)
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Locomotives: rotating inventory of Sn3
Rolling Stock: rotating inventory of Sn3
Notes
The address is for mailing purposes only. Do not visit.
History
The company was started in 1989, focusing on narrow-gauge equipment in various scales.
NE Model Works
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: DL-109 detailing parts
New Zealand Finescale
(last reviewed on 02/18/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Christchurch
Country:
New Zealand
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Lawrence, Jill, and Haydn Boul
Products
3D-printed products
Electronics: several different types of items
Locomotives: motors, detailing parts, wheels, and complete NZR engine kits
Miscellaneous: micro reamers, taps, drill bits
Rolling Stock: car detailing parts, several different NZR car kits
Scenery: figures, vegetation, mining cart
Structures: NZR Station Latrine, many detailing parts
Track Components: yard ground throw
Trackside: semaphores, kits for animating them
Vehicles: horse-drawn carriage, 1936 Austin Ruby
Notes
The company specializes in 3D-printed, etched-brass kits and details, and metal cast parts. They are focused on the New Zealand Railway prototype, i.e. Sn42, but many items can be used by other modelers. Their figures are very nicely details and to-scale.
Nicolas Smith Trains
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
2343 West Chester Pike
City:
Broomall
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
19008
Web Site:
Phone:
(610) 353-8585
Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC, Lionel transformers, Dallee
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, smoke fluid, Kadee coupler height gauge
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH, Kadee coupler height gauge
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves, Caboose Industries, Blue Point
Train Sets: Lionel
NorthWest Short Line
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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Locomotives: Stanton drive (scale & P64), repowering kits, gearing, motors, flywheels, shaft adapters and bushings
Miscellaneous: various tools (the Chopper, the Puller, the Quarterer, the Sensipress, the Duplicutter, the True Sander); hardware
Rolling Stock: wheelsets (scale, P64, Sn3)
Notes
They produce gears, wheels, and other items for S and Sn3, including the S-scale version of the Stanton Drive. They were the first company to import a brass car for S-scale in 1972 (a three-dome Jones & Laughlin tank car).
History
Raoul started the company in 1959. He retired in 2008. Dave Rygmyr bought the company and moved it to Hamilton, Montana. Dave retired in 2019, and NWSL employees Holly and Ian bought the company and moved it to Kila, Montana.
P-B-L
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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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 12/07/2022)
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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
Patrick's Trains
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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Locomotives: American Models, Lionel, MTH, S-Helper Service, original A.F couplers
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: American Models, Lionel, MTH, S-Helper Service, original A.F couplers
Track Components: Caboose Industries ground throw, GarGraves
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Pikesville Models
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: Lionel transformers
Locomotives: original A.F., American Models, S-Helper Service, MTH, Lionel, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, American Models, S-Helper Service, Pacific Rail Shops, S Scale America, Lionel, their own product line
Track Components: original American Flyer, Tru-Scale, Lionel, MTH
Train Sets: original A.F., American Models, Lionel
Vehicles: various brands
Notes
This company is one of the main S-scale retailers.
Port Lines Hobby Supplies
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
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Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
6 Storeybrooke Drive
City:
Newburyport
State:
Massachusetts
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Doug Peck
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original A.F., American Models, S-Helper Service, MTH, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials, "The S-Scale Assistant" card for measuring figures (click on Tools on their web site)
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, American Models, S-Helper Service, Pacific Rail Shops, S Scale America, Lionel, track-cleaning cars
Scenery: figures, fences, vegetation
Structures: manufactures roundhouse kit; banta modelworks, Lehigh Valley Models, FinestKind, Twin Whistle, Hunterline, Blair Line kits, Plasticville
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel, American Models, American S Gauge, Bob Peare, Caboose Industries, Fox Valley, GarGraves, MTH, SHS, turntables
Trackside: crossbucks, semaphores, signals
Vehicles: various brands
Poverty Flats Model Company
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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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
Precision Flyer Repairs
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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Locomotives: repair services
Rolling Stock: repair services
Precision Scale Company
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
560 Ione Rd
City:
Pasco
State:
Washington
Web Site:
Phone:
(509) 266-4384
Products
Catalog: view
Locomotives: detailing parts, leading/trailing trucks
Miscellaneous: mechanical items, wire, bolts, nuts
Rolling Stock: detailing parts, trucks, Sn3 wheels
Scenery: engine maintenance-related tools
Track Components: harp-style switch stands; code 125 track-laying three-point gauge
History
The company started in 1986 by importing brass Sn3. In 2018 they were bought by P.F. & S Railway Supply Inc (https://www.facebook.com/PFSRailwaySupply/), a brick-n-mortar hobby store, and are now a manufacturing division of that store.
Precision Vintage Classics
(last reviewed on 09/21/2022)
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Electronics: DCC brands
Locomotives: narrow-gauge detailing parts, Sn3 coupler-height gauge, driver wheels and axles
Miscellaneous: tools
Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge freight car kits, Tomalco Sn3 Parts, Sn3, Sn2, Sn42 trucks & wheelsets, Sn3 coupler-height gauge, box car ends, brake system parts
Track Components: uncouplers, manual switch machine, owns Tomalco Sn3 Track
Notes
The company is a dealers for Evan Designs, ESU, Decoder Buddy, QSI, and Tam Valley.
History
The company bought Berlyn Locomotive Works' Sn3 product line in 2009. They also bought the Tomalco parts (only; not the track) product line.
R.F. Giardina Co. Inc.
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
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Catalog: view
Electronics: original American Flyer transformers, circuit breakers
Locomotives: original American Flyer, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: A.F. repair, manuals, research materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
R3feetr
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Sn3 locomotive parts
Rolling Stock: TPL log & mill cars; Sn3 passenger car roofs
Trackside: Carter Bros handcar kit (static)
Railmaster Exports
(last reviewed on 09/16/2023)
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Locomotives: standard-, narrow-gauge pewter kits, drive units
Scenery: figures, animals
Vehicles: manufactures pewter kits
History
The company was started in 1966. In 1974, with his brass caster, Jeff Thompson, they came up with the name Railmaster. In 1984 the company started exporting Sn3 kits via Scenery Unlimited. In 1988 they sold Railmaster, with a commitment to not sell any kits in New Zealand for three years thereafter. Railmaster Exports was born to only sell outside New Zealand. For a few years in the 2000s, a company in California, called Railmaster Hobbies, served as the company's U.S. distributor. However, in 2017 John Agnew indicated that Railmaster Hobbies are no longer his U.S. distributor (he now sells direct to customers only; Railmaster Hobbies in California is just a regular hobby shop now).
Rebel Locomotives
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: generic diesel snow plow
Richmond Controls
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
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Locomotives: lighting modules
Right-O'-Way
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
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Catalog: view
Locomotives: motors, motor mounts
Miscellaneous: Micro-Mark tools
Track Components: code 100, 83 turnout parts usable in S-scale; tie plates #TPF3 are 0.012" thick
Notes
They are now also the only dealer to stock the American Switch & Signal product line, which makes turnout components that can be used when hand-laying S-scale turnouts.
History
Gene LaVancil started the company in 1963 to produce O-scale rail. In 1989 Lou Cross took over the operation, and Gene willed him the company upon his passing. Lou passed away in 2015 and willed the company to current owner, Jay.
Rocky Mountain Trains
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
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Locomotives: various narrow-gauge brass models
Rolling Stock: various narrow-gauge brass models
Structures: kits of various brands
S Scale America
(last reviewed on 03/12/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Kenmore
State:
Washington
Web Site:
Owner(s):
Des Plaines Hobbies/Scale America
Founder(s):
Larry Jackman
Products
Locomotives: RS-1 brass kit
Rolling Stock: freight car kits
Trackside: signals
Notes
This product line was bought by Des Plaines Hobbies. Through this brand, they manufacture their own line of S-scale engines, cars, and detailing parts.
History
In 1991 the company sold their HO-scale line to focus on S only. In 1994 Des Plaines Hobbies buys the company's product line and name. Larry died in 2009. In 2022 Matt Gaudynski starts Scale America, which now includes the former S Scale America product line held by Des Plaines Hobbies.
S-n-S Trains
(last reviewed on 06/15/2022)
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Locomotives: A.F. motor replacements, repair
Miscellaneous: A.F. motor replacements; paint-removal services using a glass beader
Rolling Stock: track-cleaning car
History
Started by Steve Blackburn in Boise, Idaho to repair American Flyer trains. In June 2022, Steve retired and Bill Sheneman took over ownership, after a couple of years of internship under Steve. Bill moved the company from Boise to Yerington, Nevada.
(image copyright © Bill Sheneman; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bill Sheneman; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bill Sheneman; used by permission)
San Juan Details
(last reviewed on 02/24/2023)
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Locomotives: old-style bell
Rolling Stock: ladders, underbody brake parts, reefer hardware parts, coach seats, coupler pockets for Sn3
Structures: doors, windows, smoke stack, commercial store front set, station order board, balcony railing
Vehicles: light wagon wheels
Notes
This is part of The San Juan Model Company, which is the division that took over the Grandt Line product line.
Scale Model Supplies
(last reviewed on 06/17/2023)
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Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
458 N. Lexington Avenue
City:
St. Paul
State:
Minnesota
Zip Code:
55104-4609
Web Site:
Phone:
(651) 646-7781
Owner(s):
Bruce and Doug Gardner (sons of Rodger)
Founder(s):
Rodger Gardner
Products
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Scaler164's Shop
(last reviewed on 03/13/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: GP-35 Raised Dust Bin Filter Cover
Rolling Stock: Open hopper side extension For American Models hoppers
Shapeways
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Boats: a variety of available models
Locomotives: parts
Rolling Stock: parts
Scenery: figures, animals, detailing parts
Structures: various models
Vehicles: a variety of available models
Notes
A pre-filtered listing of all S-scale items available via Shapeways
Sidetracks
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: various brands
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: various brands
Scenery: figures, detailing parts
Track Components: various brands
Trackside: semaphores, signals
Notes
Due to health issues, Tom is selling this entire inventory, most at reduced rates, and he has Steve Wolcott (of Pre-Size Model Specialities) ship the ordered items on his behalf.
Slim Gauge 3D
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
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3D-printed products
Locomotives: Sn3 domes, smoke stack
Rolling Stock: Sn3 stake pockets set, passenger car roof parts
Structures: bunkhouse door and windows
Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc
(last reviewed on 01/15/2023)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
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Products
Decals: decals for products they sell
Locomotives: diesel kits; sideframes designed for use with Stanton drives
Rolling Stock: freight car kits, detailing parts, trucks (S and Sn2), wheelsets, coupler draft gear (Kadee and Sergent/Inventive Models compatible), underframes, roofs
Track Components: tie plates, joint bars, track gauges, tie jigs (turnouts, bridge, straight), switch stands
History
Jim King started producing HO-scale kits in 1990. The company became his full-time business in 2002. In 2006 he added S-scale kits to the product line. He sold off his HO-scale product line, and now only does S- and O-scale products.
T & K Hobby
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
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Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
500 Hall Street
City:
Bridgeport
State:
Ohio
Web Site:
Phone:
(740) 633-6607
Products
American Flyer accessories
Decals: alphabet sets, Solvaset
Electronics: wire
Layout Scenery: scenic backgrounds (not S-specific)
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: weathering powders
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves track screws, track cleaning block, Bright Boy, Circuitron Tortoise switch machine
Trackside: backgrounds, Lionel telephone poles
History
Started in 1976.
Tebee Models
(last reviewed on 04/03/2022)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: trolley shells, Sn2 steam, diesel, railbus shells
Rolling Stock: Sn2 passenger, freight cars, underframes
Tomar Industries
(last reviewed on 04/03/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
560 Ione Rd.
City:
Pasco
State:
Washington
Zip Code:
99301
Web Site:
Phone:
(509) 528-2233
Products
Locomotives: pick-up contact strips
Rolling Stock: drumhead heralds for many railroads, end-of-train devices, pick-up contact strips
Track Components: bumping post, Hayes wheel stop
History
The company is now owned by PF&S Railway Supply.
Toy Trains Unlimited
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
38 York Street
City:
Hanover
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17331
e-mail:
Phone:
(717) 637-4717
Products
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel
Miscellaneous: A.F. repair
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel, MTH, K-Line
Notes
No web site. The owner sponsors the Baltimore Area American Flyer Club.
Train Repair Parts
(last reviewed on 03/18/2023)
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Decals: American Flyer replacements
Electronics: A.C. Gilbert transformers restored
Locomotives: American Flyer repair parts
Rolling Stock: American Flyer repair parts
Track Components: American Flyer replacement parts
Notes
Train Repair Parts is the home of the original A.C. Gilbert Factory Parts Department and one of the most extensive Lionel parts departments.
History
This company has been in business since 1940.
Train Station (The)
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
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Layout Scenery: original AF bridges
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Train Tender (The)
(last reviewed on 04/06/2023)
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Products
Decals: A.C. Gilbert replacement decals
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert and Lionel replacement parts
Miscellaneous: screws, various handy repair tools, paints
Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert and Lionel replacement parts
Structures: Plasticville replacement parts
TrainMaster Model Trains
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Decals: Micro Scale, Tichy
Layout Scenery: Pre-Size Model Specialties tunnel portals; B.T.S. bridges
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts
Structures: American Model Builders, Bar Mills, B.T.S., GCLaser, Lionel, AM Models, Motrak Models, Rail Line Models, Branchline Trains kits
Track Components: Circuitron Tortoise, New Rail Blue Point, spikes, switch machine wire, Kappler Mill ties, Lionel, MTH, Ribbonrail gauges, Tomar Industries
Train Sets: Lionel
History
The company started in 1997. It is now located next to the CSX line.
Trains & More, LLC
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: original American Flyer transformers, circuit breakers
Layout Scenery: original AF bridge
Locomotives: American Flyer
Rolling Stock: American Flyer, Lionel
Structures: American Flyer
Track Components: American Flyer
Trains and Toy Soldiers
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
3130 South 6th Street, Suite 104
City:
Lincoln
State:
Nebraska
Web Site:
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: 10"x30" backdrops
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Vehicles: various brands
Trainworld
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
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Products
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American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC brands
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridges
Locomotives: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Lionel, wheelsets, Kadee couplers
Track Components: MTH, Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Trainz
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
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American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel, loads
Structures: various brands
Track Components: Lionel, Gargraves, S-Helper Service
Train Sets: Lionel
Trick Trains-n-Things
(last reviewed on 12/08/2022)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert
Miscellaneous: Display Rails
Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert
Train Sets: A.C. Gilbert
Vienna Station
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
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American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel
Walthers
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Web Site:
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.
Whistle Stop, Inc (The)
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
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Products
Catalog: view
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: brass
Rolling Stock: brass, Pacific Rail Shops
Notes
Search their page for the text "** s" (without the quotes), to go to the S-scale section (includes Sn3 items).
History
The company was started in 1951.
White Rose Hobbies
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
4401 W Market St.
City:
York
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17408
Web Site:
Phone:
(717) 505-8676
Products
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Caboose industries switch stands
Willmodels
(last reviewed on 01/22/2023)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Whitcomb 65-ton locomotive parts (use American Models S-12 chassis)
Vehicles: Mickey 26' 14-Bay Beverage Trailer
Willy Monaghan
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
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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
Wiseman Model Services
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
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Products
Decals: Russ Simpson Sn3 decals
Layout Scenery: multi-scale bridge kits
Locomotives: detailing parts
Rolling Stock: freight car, MOW kits, parts, Sn3 kits, Sn3 trucks, K brake parts
Scenery: figures, detailing parts
Structures: kits, detailing parts
History
The company was started in 2008. Doug Peck provided a listing of all the companies that Wiseman has bought over the years:
- McKenzie Iron & Steel kits, Detail Parts and Plans
- Hetch Hetchy Models Dolbeer & Boiler kits
- American Model Builders O scale Tractors and On3/On30 Rolling Stock kits
- The Back Shop O scale Brass Detail Parts
- Durango Press O scale kits and Detail Parts
- Smoky Mountain Model Works O scale, On3/On30, and HOn3 kits
- The National Motor Co. HO and O scale Vehicle kits
- Thomas A. Yorke Ent. On30 Freight Car kits
- The V&T Shops kits and Detail Parts
- Valley Car Works O scale Detail Parts
- Calaveras Scale Models kits
- Star Models Passenger Car kits
- Triangle Scale Models Sn3 Freight Cars and Detail Parts
- Railway Engineering Agency HO kits
- Pacific Short Line On3/On30 Freight Car kits
- Rapid Motor Co. division of SS ltd. Vehicle kits
- Walker Model Services kits and Detail Parts
- On-Trak Models kits and Detail Parts
- MDC Roundhouse HO scale Shay kits and Detail Parts
- LeeTown Models Rail Trucks
- Rogers Locomotive Works On3/On30 Freight Car kits
- Russ Simpson HOn3 Rolling Stock kits and All scales Decals
- PBL / Foothill Model Works S scale Structure kits
- Gloor Craft Models kits and Detail Parts
- N scale of Nevada kits and Detail Parts
- Keith Camino and Darr Scale Models Freight Car kits
- Banta Model Works Detail Parts and Resin Structure kits
- Building & Structure Co. S scale Structure kits
- Don Winter select O scale kits and Detail Parts
- (and probably a few more).
Worsley Works Group
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
19 Douglas Road (mailing address only)
City:
Worsley
Postal Code:
M28 2SR
Country:
United Kingdom
Web Site:
Founder(s):
A Doherty
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: British-prototype steam, diesel kits
Rolling Stock: British-prototype passenger cars
Wutter Vehicles and Details
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Nathan M3 horn; spark arrestors; Gyralights; SD/F45 Winterization Hatch; Hancock air whistle
Notes
If you see anything the owner has produced in N-scale (his primary scale), let him know you want it in S-scale, and he will do the conversion in a few days.
Z & N Scale Tracks, Odds and Ends
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: steam locomotive shells, PRR tender platforms, PRR round number boards, PRR steam air tanks