Resources - Locomotives
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This page lists all the companies that manufacture and/or sell locomotives. There are a total of 117 entries listed on this page.
3 Foot 6 Models
(last reviewed on 02/11/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Country:
New Zealand
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Lewis Holden
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: New Zealand Railway shells
Rolling Stock: flat car container load
Trackside: searchlight, gantry
A-Line
(last reviewed on 11/05/2025)
Contact
Products
Locomotives: lead weights
Miscellaneous: Modelers Scale Label Set turns an inexpensive one-pound postal scale into an S-scale weight scale
Alan Gibson Model Railway Products
(last reviewed on 11/15/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 597
City:
Oldham
Postal Code:
OL1 9FQ
Country:
United Kingdom
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
0161 785 8208
Owner(s):
Pat & Colin
Founder(s):
Alan Gibson
Notes
Their all-scales PDF catalog has S-scale products listed starting on page 43. Just be aware that these are all based on British prototypes, which may or may not match U.S. prototypes.
History
In October 2007 Alan announced his desire to retire and sell the company. Colin decided to buy out the company and spent time learning the ins and outs from Alan. In November 2007, he officially took over the company and moved it to Oldham. Initially, the company was part of the company that Colin and his business partner Chris had. However, in June 2010, Alan Gibson Model Railway Products was separated from that company and it is now owned by Pat and Colin.
Allegheny Scale Models
(last reviewed on 11/17/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
470 Schooley's Mountain Road, Suite 117
City:
Hackettstown
State:
New Jersey
Zip Code:
07840
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Jack McGarry
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 07/14/2025)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
11770 Green Oak Industrial Dr
City:
Whitmore Lake
State:
Michigan
Zip Code:
48189
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Karen Bashista Hanger
Founder(s):
Ron Bashista
YouTube Channel:
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.
Autolumination
(last reviewed on 12/01/2025)
Contact
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: A.F. replacement lamps
Notes
This company sells 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 03/27/2025)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
1782 Trinity Rd
City:
Belington
State:
West Virginia
Zip Code:
26250-7621
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Bill and Diane Wade
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
Back Bar Models
(last reviewed on 04/16/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: NZR steam locomotive kit
Rolling Stock: passenger car parts
History
The company used to sell items via the Shapeways store. Starting in January 2025, they can now be contacted via the Facebook page, and are continuing to make 1:64 NZR-based products.
Ballston Loco Works
(last reviewed on 12/06/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
31 Donegal Way
City:
Saratoga Springs
State:
New York
Zip Code:
12866
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
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.
Beckley Family Trains
(last reviewed on 04/24/2025)
Contact
Bill Parr's Hobby Supplies
(last reviewed on 09/03/2025)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Mailorder Retailer
Address:
205 Golf Club Drive
City:
Langhorne
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
19047
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Bill Parr
Products
American Flyer accessories
Decals: replacement decals, stickers, dry transfers
Electronics: replacement bulbs, wire
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert, American Models, Lionel, S-Helper Service; replacement parts, smoke
Miscellaneous: paints, boxes, catalogs, repair manuals, instruction sheets
Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert, American Models, Lionel, S-Helper Service, MTH; passenger cars; replacement parts, silhouettes
Track Components: A.C. Gilbert, American Models, Lionel, GarGraves, MTH, S-Helper Service; roadbed material
Black Forest Hobby Supply
(last reviewed on 06/25/2025)
Contact
Products
Decals: some Tichy Train freight car decals
Locomotives: Kadee couplers
Miscellaneous: Kadee coupler height gauge
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
Bonsall Scale Carshops
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: D&RGW tender dog house
Miscellaneous: paint stands (screw to truck bolster for easier painting)
Rolling Stock: truck frames for CBC and B&LE hoppers
Brady's Train Outlet
(last reviewed on 01/14/2026)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
1046 S. Main St.
City:
Greensburg
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
15601
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Brass Trains
(last reviewed on 12/23/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
10515 SE 115th Ave
City:
Ocala
State:
Florida
Zip Code:
34472
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(352) 292-4122
Founder(s):
Dan Glasure
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+ page 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.
CB Train Junction
(last reviewed on 11/18/2025)
Contact
Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: transformers
Locomotives: Lionel, American Models, S-Helper Service
Miscellaneous: restoration and repair services for A.C. Gilbert and Lionel products, Labelle lubrication products
Rolling Stock: Lionel, American Models, S-Helper Service, S Scale America/Des Plaines
Notes
The owner is an NASG member.
History
The company was started in 2022.
Central Iowa Customs
(last reviewed on 03/25/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: detailing parts for American Models engines, full cab interiors, 3-chime airhorns, bell
Rolling Stock: hopper detailing parts
History
They started in early 2025.
Century Models
(last reviewed on 04/21/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: second-generation diesel shells and parts
Notes
Their products were only available via the original Shapeways, but they are now making some of their products available on the 3DP Train Store.
CESCO
(last reviewed on 06/06/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Sn3 coupler-height gauge
Rolling Stock: Sn3 coupler-height gauge
History
The company started off by listing their products on the original Shapeways web site. However, starting in 2024, they have moved their products to 3DP Train.
Charles Ro
(last reviewed on 01/04/2026)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
662 Cross St #1
City:
Malden
State:
Massachusetts
Zip Code:
02148
Web Site:
Facebook:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
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.
Circus City Decals & Graphics
(last reviewed on 10/25/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Decals: for locomotives, freight cars, automobiles, as well as your custom designs
Locomotives: GP9 to GP10 conversion parts; GP7/9 winterization hatch and torpedo tube air tanks
Vehicles: Bobcat mini excavator
Clover House
(last reviewed on 01/06/2026)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
P.O. Box 215
City:
Veradale
State:
Washington
Zip Code:
99037-0215
Web Site:
Phone:
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
Notes
The company has been in temporary shut-down mode for a couple of years now (see web site).
History
The company was bought by Tom Dempsey in 2011.
Corner Field Model Railroad and Hobby
(last reviewed on 01/15/2026)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
16720 Pioneer Road
City:
Middlefield
State:
Ohio
Zip Code:
44062
Web Site:
Phone:
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.
Crazy Model Trains
(last reviewed on 01/19/2026)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
950 Brocksmith ST SE
City:
Palm Bay
State:
Florida
Zip Code:
32909
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
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
Dallee Electronics, Inc
(last reviewed on 12/09/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
246 West Main Street
City:
Leola
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17540
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Dallas Gutacker
Products
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)
Notes
They are open for in-person visits. See their web site for limitations.
History
The company was started in 1976.
DC Rail and Hobby Depot
(last reviewed on 02/08/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 31
City:
Unionville
State:
Virginia
Zip Code:
22567
Web Site:
Products
Locomotives: real anthracite coal loads, each are hand-made and can be custom-tailored to the steam engine's tender that you request.
Miscellaneous: they buy model train collections.
Rolling Stock: real anthracite coal loads, each are hand-made and can be custom-tailored to the car that you request.
Scenery: they make trees, but only deliver within their area if the order is large enough.
History
The company was started in 2005.
Des Plaines Hobbies
(last reviewed on 12/10/2024)
NASG member
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
1524 Lee Street
City:
Des Plaines
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
60018-1517
Web Site:
Phone:
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, River Raisin Models, 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, such as etched-metal roofwalks), 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 12/14/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
2443 Transmitter Rd
City:
Panama City
State:
Florida
Zip Code:
32404-3157
Web Site:
Phone:
Fax:
(850) 872 9557
Products
S Products Page: view
Electronics: DCC systems, decoders
Locomotives: decoder recommendations for specific engines
Notes
The S-specific web site link above shows all the recommended Digitrax decoders for various S-scale locomotives.
Dixie Union Station
(last reviewed on 12/14/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
110 West Main Street
City:
Mason
State:
Ohio
Zip Code:
45040
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Rocky Lane
Products
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH
Miscellaneous: A.F. repair
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: Artistta figures
Track Components: Lionel, MTH, GarGraves
East Coast Train Parts
(last reviewed on 11/15/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
P.O. Box 604
City:
Englishtown
State:
New Jersey
Zip Code:
07726
Web Site:
Phone:
Fax:
(732) 845-5967
Products
Locomotives: Lionel repair and replacement parts
Miscellaneous: Lionel licensed reproduction boxes
Rolling Stock: Lionel repair and replacement parts
eBay
(last reviewed on 01/18/2025)
Contact
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
Factory Direct Hobbies
(last reviewed on 02/01/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
7 Glenn Bridge Road, Unit B (shipping address only)
City:
Arden
State:
North Carolina
Zip Code:
28704
Web Site:
Facebook:
Phone:
YouTube Channel:
Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: Tichy Train Group, Micro Scale generic, Woodland Scenic generic
Electronics: Lionel transformers; LEDs, lamps, toggle switches, speakers, wire, solder
Locomotives: Lionel; NWSL gears; track pick-up wire; Kadee S couplers
Miscellaneous: NWSL tools; general scenery materials; screws, bolts, nuts
Rolling Stock: Lionel; Palace Car passenger car seats; Kadee S couplers
Scenery: Blair Line signs/billboards
Scratchbuilding: Northeastern Scale Lumber strip and sheet goods
Structures: several brands of structure kits
Track Components: Lionel; Caboose Industries ground throws
First Person Scale Models
(last reviewed on 12/21/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Oakton
State:
Virginia
Zip Code:
22124
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Zach ????
Products
Locomotives: W&OD Interurban (3D-print file only)
FlyerCreations
(last reviewed on 09/15/2025)
Contact
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert, Lionel
Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert, Lionel
Track Components: new track components
Fred's Train Shop
(last reviewed on 02/13/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
8909 Santa Fe Dr.
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66212
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge
Locomotives: Lionel, A.C. Gilbert
Miscellaneous: American Flyer repair
Rolling Stock: Lionel, A.C. Gilbert
Scenery: Lionel billboards
Trackside: Lionel telephone poles
Notes
The owner is an experienced layout builder.
George's Trains
(last reviewed on 02/24/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
550 Alden Road, Unit #101 & #102
City:
Markham
Province:
Ontario
Postal Code:
L3R 6A8
Country:
Canada
Web Site:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
George Olieux
Products
Electronics: original American Flyer transformers
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer
Track Components: original American Flyer
Vehicles: diecast
Notes
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 05/04/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 4063
City:
Gaithersburg
State:
Maryland
Zip Code:
20885
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
George Barsky
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: trolley shell
Notes
This company used to sell via the original Shapeways. The S-scale product is not listed on their web site, but contact information is available.
Gilbert Gallery (The)
(last reviewed on 06/18/2025)
Contact
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 01/18/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: locomotives & cars decals; custom-design
Locomotives: TruGage coupler gauge
Miscellaneous: tools
Rolling Stock: TruGage coupler gauge
History
In January 2024, Great Decals! acquired Black Swamp Shops' decals, which don't include S-scale decals, but the acquisition did include the files for S-scale Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad decals.
Grzyboski's Train Store
(last reviewed on 03/11/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
200 Glenmaura National Blvd.
City:
Moosic
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
18507
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(570) 451-1727
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Henning's Trains
(last reviewed on 03/13/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
128 South Line Street
City:
Lansdale
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
19446
Web Site:
Secondary Site:
Facebook:
Phone:
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
Heyer 3D Design
(last reviewed on 09/24/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
3D Printing Service
Address:
16840 US Highway 63 N
City:
Sturgeon
State:
Missouri
Zip Code:
65284
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Cody Heyer
Products
Boats: barges
Locomotives: cattle guard for AF K4, front boiler cover for AM 4-8-4, SP GS4 kit and tender
Notes
This company specializes in printing custom orders using either resin of filament. Printing starts when the order is placed.
Hiawatha Hobbies
(last reviewed on 03/13/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
2026 Silvernail Road
City:
Pewaukee
State:
Wisconsin
Zip Code:
53072
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: MTH, Lionel
Structures: Lionel bridges, stations
Track Components: American Models, Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Hobbyspeed.com
(last reviewed on 10/20/2025)
Contact
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 08/19/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
8106 Maple Street
City:
Omaha
State:
Nebraska
Zip Code:
68134
Web Site:
Facebook:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Kadee couplers
Track Components: Lionel
Inter-Action Hobbies
(last reviewed on 04/07/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Fairmont speeder (static)
Scenery: chemical lab kit, rocket ship ride, pallets, cinder blocks, dumpster, road covers and drains, vending machines, ice machine, phone booth
Structures: mobile home kit (detailing kit available separately), 1950s gas pump, machine shop tools, greenhouse (conservatory; detailing kit also available), moonshiners shed
Interurban Traction Models
(last reviewed on 05/06/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Ohio Electric Combine
History
This company used to sell via the original Shapeways. They are slowly taking on printing on their own printers. Their web site no longer lists S-scale items, but perhaps asking if they can produce them, might help.
Inventive Models
(last reviewed on 12/05/2024)
Contact
Products
Locomotives: brass couplers based on Frank Sergent's design
Rolling Stock: brass couplers based on Frank Sergent's design
Notes
Contact John Degnan (scaler164@comcast.net) if you are interested in ordering these couplers, as he sometimes compiles small orders to build one large order to I.M.
Ippys Hobbies
(last reviewed on 02/11/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
685 Herman Road
City:
Jackson
State:
New Jersey
Zip Code:
08527
Web Site:
Phone:
J.D. Rustermier
(last reviewed on 06/08/2025)
Contact
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 12/23/2024)
Contact
Products
Locomotives: replacement gearbox for Omnicon 2-10-0
History
Started in 2014.
Jason's Brass Poles
(last reviewed on 03/29/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
1337 Laura Drive
City:
Lorain
State:
Ohio
Zip Code:
44053
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Brian Weisman
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 06/11/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
2716 Erie Boulevard East
City:
Syracuse
State:
New York
Zip Code:
13224
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
Electronics: various transformers
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: authorized Lionel and MTH repair facility; tools
Rolling Stock: MTH, Lionel
Scenery: various core scenery materials
Scratchbuilding: various brands
Structures: Plasticville
Track Components: various brands
JT's Mega-Steam
(last reviewed on 06/12/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
11 Out of Bounds Road
City:
Palmyra
State:
Virginia
Zip Code:
22963-2318
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(434) 589-4898
Products
Locomotives: smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: smoke fluid, lubricants, cleaner
KV Models
(last reviewed on 06/26/2025)
Contact
History
The company was started in1998.
Leadville Designs
(last reviewed on 12/22/2024)
Contact
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 (The)
(last reviewed on 04/05/2025)
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-gauge 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
History
The company was merged into The San Juan Model Company in 2018.
Lights 4 Models
(last reviewed on 12/02/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
2460 Tevis Ann Ct
City:
Dublin
State:
Ohio
Zip Code:
43016
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
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
Lionel
(last reviewed on 01/26/2025)
Contact
Products
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. A Lionel representative at the large train show in Springfield, MA in January 2025 mentioned that Lionel will no longer be manufacturing any more S products. Apparently their focus is now on the HO-scale market. They are only selling remaining inventory.
Marbelup Models
(last reviewed on 01/28/2025)
Contact
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. They indicated in 2023 that they are taking a break in accepting orders.
Mario's Trains
(last reviewed on 07/05/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
170 Dawson Drive
City:
Winchester
State:
Virginia
Zip Code:
22602
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Mark's Model Works
(last reviewed on 07/06/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
47 Raukawa Street
City:
Stokes Valley
Province:
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Postal Code:
5019
Country:
New Zealand
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
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
Marty's Trains
(last reviewed on 04/03/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
86 W. Henrietta Ave.
City:
Oceanside
State:
New York
Zip Code:
11572-5010
Web Site:
Secondary Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(516) 783-0082
Products
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 03/04/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
1001 Quail Run
City:
Erwin
State:
Tennessee
Zip Code:
37650
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Benjamin Merritt
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Locomotives: ET&WNC Motorcar 1
Rolling Stock: ET&WNC passenger cars, ET&WNC caboose, brake system parts
Structures: ET&WNC water tank, spout
Trackside: milepost, whistle post
Milwaukee Flyer
(last reviewed on 12/18/2024)
Contact
Products
Electronics: new decals for worn-out A.C. Gilbert button boxes
Locomotives: replacement parts for A.C. Gilbert steam and diesel
Rolling Stock: replacement parts for A.C. Gilbert cars
Track Components: new A.C. Gilbert-compatible crossing and rerailer; parts
MLW Services
(last reviewed on 12/22/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Country:
Canada
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Andy Malette
Products
Locomotives: number plates, Canadian-prototype steam locomotive conversion kits
Rolling Stock: Canadian prototype freight car kits
Notes
Andy is the NASG's Secretary.
Model Train Market
(last reviewed on 10/20/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: various
Rolling Stock: various
Structures: various
Track Components: various
Modelu
(last reviewed on 08/23/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
Easton Business Centre, Felix Road
City:
Bristol
Province:
Avon
Postal Code:
BS5 0HE
Country:
United Kingdom
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Alan Buttler
Notes
Most items they produce are available for S-scale.
History
The company was started in 2015. The name is based on the Welsh word for "modeling". In July 2023, the company announced that Yarmouth Model Works (Pierre Oliver), based in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, is the North American retailer for Modelu 3D-printed figures. In August 2025 Pierre announced that he is closing his business and his Modelu distributorship. Modelu announced that they will stop taking orders from U.S. customers starting at the end of August 2025 due to the large costs of shipping to the U.S. from the U.K. They hope to find a U.S.-based solution to this issue.
Mother Lode Model Railroading
(last reviewed on 04/29/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: various
Rolling Stock: various
Scratchbuilding: various
Structures: various
MTH Parts & Sales LLC
(last reviewed on 02/17/2025)
Products
Locomotives: MTH parts
Rolling Stock: MTH parts
Track Components: MTH parts
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 07/21/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
7889 49 Avenue Bay 3
City:
Red Deer
Province:
Alberta
Postal Code:
T4P 2B4
Country:
Canada
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
Locomotives: various railroad-specific antennae
Miscellaneous: The company can print your 3D-printer files, or create your custom CNC plans
Rolling Stock: box car kit?; gondola covers
Trackside: instrument shed
Notes
Unfortunately, their web site is near impossible to navigate, especially when wanting to add items to their shopping cart. When adding the S-scale version of their box car, for example, it adds the HO-scale version to the shopping cart.
History
The company was started in 2014.
Nassau Hobby Center
(last reviewed on 07/23/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
13 W Merrick Road
City:
Freeport
State:
New York
Web Site:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Ralph Hirschberg
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
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 12/31/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
9001 Scott Street
City:
Springfield
State:
Virginia
Zip Code:
22153-4113
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Bernie Kritzer
Products
S Products Page: view
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 05/15/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: DL-109 winterization hatch, Hancock whistle
Rolling Stock: large press as flat car load
History
This company used to sell via the original Shapeways. In 2025 they started their own web site and are doing the printing in-house.
Neely's Train Shop
(last reviewed on 03/30/2025)
NASG member
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
1538 E Pleasant Valley Blvd
City:
Altoona
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
16602
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Richard Neely
YouTube Channel:
Products
Locomotives: brass consignments, Lionel
Rolling Stock: brass consignments, Lionel
Vehicles: Winross consignments
Notes
The store is a Lionel Factory-trained Authorized Service Station. The store is run by Richard and his wife Donna, and combines new and consignment model railroading products with pottery items. They have a brick-and-mortar store location and sell via eBay online.
New Zealand Finescale
(last reviewed on 04/10/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Electronics: pre-wired locomotive LED, speaker, DCC adapter board
Locomotives: NZR locomotive kits, coreless motors, detailing parts, backheads, wheels, NZR couplers, numberboards, piston rods
Miscellaneous: micro reamers, taps, metric drill bits, screws
Rolling Stock: gondola and hopper car kits, detailing parts, NZR couplers, passenger car trucks
Scenery: figures, horses, vegetation, mining cart, cream cans, milk cans, pulleys and cranks
Structures: NZR Station Latrine, many detailing parts, station poster boards, ladders
Track Components: yard ground throw, fishplates
Trackside: semaphores, kits for animating them, signal box kit, ground throws
Vehicles: horse-drawn carriage, 1936 Austin Ruby, windshield wipers
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 07/28/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
2343 West Chester Pike
City:
Broomall
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
19008
Web Site:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
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
History
The store was started in 1909.
North Yard Engineering
(last reviewed on 10/26/2025)
Contact
Products
Locomotives: wheels, axles, chassis, gears, detailing parts
Notes
The company doesn't use an full online shopping cart. Instead you must request for a quote based on what your interests are. You will then be sent a quote, which you can then pay, if so desired. They provide the chassis for Railmaster Exports' kits.
History
The company was started by Graham Selman in 1978. Rodger and Christina Cullen bought the company in 2010 and moved it to Blenheim, New Zealand. In 2020 the company bought the South Dock Models product line.
NorthWest Short Line
(last reviewed on 07/30/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
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 08/05/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 769
City:
Ukiah
State:
California
Zip Code:
95482
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
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. A recent interview with Jimmy Booth
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). The company is run by Bill Peter, Jimmy Booth, and Keren Booth.
(image copyright © Bill Winans; used by permission)
Papa Ben's Train Place
(last reviewed on 02/17/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite E
City:
Houston
State:
Texas
Zip Code:
77025
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Allyn Pearlman
Founder(s):
Ben Pearlman
Products
S Products Page: view
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 08/06/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
142 29th Street
City:
Wheeling
State:
West Virginia
Zip Code:
26003
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
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
Phil's Train Layout Store
(last reviewed on 05/24/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
London
Province:
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
YouTube Channel:
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: diesel exhaust stack, diesel torpedo tubes
Miscellaneous: NCE Powercab Holder
Rolling Stock: staff-mounted vertical brake wheel, empty spool & craddle flat car load, transformer flat car load
Scenery: billboard, luggage cart, trash can, automobile and farm wheels and tires, yard fence sections, satellite dish, warehouse rack, rooftop HVAC, barrels, drums, concrete blocks, concrete planter, canoe, shopping cart, soda machine, juke box, pallets with bags, pallets with wood, restaurant seats, crates, lockers, highway barriers, grave stones, culvert, large water fountain, phone booths, propane tanks, vintage, modern, and community mailboxes, ice machine, water tote, chairs for homes, passenger station bench, flower pots, modern fuel pump, arcade games, traffic cones, oil tanks, AC outside unit, newspaper street box, fire hydrants, highway guard rails, boats, toilet, fire dept wall connector, kitchen appliances, parking meters, large fish, lugger truck box, manhole covers, bedroom furniture, construction trash bin, dumpster
Structures: diner kit, auto garage kit, three-store kit, office building kit, small store kit, pub kit, one-car under-construction garage kit, tin shed, Tim Horton's kit
Track Components: wheel stops, framed bumper stop
Trackside: dwarf signals, signal cabinet
Pikesville Models
(last reviewed on 08/09/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
3315 Timberfield Lane
City:
Baltimore
State:
Maryland
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Dave Blum
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
History
Dave announced his retirement from the business effective June 1, 2025. He is in the process of liquidating his inventory. Online ordering has been taken down, but contact him if you are looking for something specific, as he may be willing to give discounts.
Port Lines Hobby Supplies
(last reviewed on 01/16/2025)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
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
Precision Scale Company
(last reviewed on 03/03/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
560 Ione Rd
City:
Pasco
State:
Washington
Zip Code:
99301
Web Site:
Phone:
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
Notes
Note that this company also accepts custom brass-casting orders. Tim Maslyn, of Integrated Signal Systems, uses them, for example.
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.
R.F. Giardina Co. Inc.
(last reviewed on 08/15/2025)
Contact
Products
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
Railmaster Exports
(last reviewed on 12/18/2025)
Contact
Products
Locomotives: standard-, narrow-gauge pewter kits, drive units
Scenery: figures, animals
Vehicles: manufactures pewter kits
Notes
In November 2023, John announced the company is for sale. Contact him if you are interested in taking over his product line. He will work with anyone in the U.S.
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).
(image copyright © used by permission)
RamBros Workshop
(last reviewed on 03/22/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: various
Rolling Stock: various
Track Components: straight, curve, turnout
Notes
The company produces 3D-printed engines, cars, and track components in S-scale. The engines are battery-powered, which means the track can be 3D-printed. Their products can be bought 3D-printed, or you can download and print the items yourself, if you have the proper equipment. They have made their designs publicly-available.
History
In 2022 the company introduced their Dragon Railway system.
ReSourced Rails
(last reviewed on 03/06/2025)
Contact
Notes
Address is a mailing address only.
Richmond Controls
(last reviewed on 08/18/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 1467
City:
Richmond
State:
Texas
Zip Code:
77406
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
Locomotives: lighting modules
Right-O'-Way
(last reviewed on 08/20/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
2286 Hampton Way
City:
Clovis
State:
California
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Jay Criswell
Founder(s):
Gene LaVancil
Products
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
S Scale America
(last reviewed on 08/25/2025)
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
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 05/06/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Service Company
Address:
501 Mason Ave
City:
Yerington
State:
Nevada
Zip Code:
89447
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Bill Sheneman
Founder(s):
Steve Blackburn
Products
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. In May 2025, Bill is moving back to Oregon and has, temporarily, closed the company. Once resettled, he hopes to re-open the company again.
(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 06/09/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
8141 N I-70 Frontage Rd, Suite 5
City:
Arvada
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
80002
Web Site:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Robert Stears, Doug Junda
YouTube Channel:
Products
S Products Page: view
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.
History
In July 2025, Doug Junda announced that San Juan Details bought Precision Vintage Classics' inventory, and will integrate them into their product line.
Scale Model Supplies
(last reviewed on 12/15/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
458 N. Lexington Parkway
City:
St. Paul
State:
Minnesota
Zip Code:
55104-4609
Web Site:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Bruce and Doug Gardner (sons of Rodger)
Founder(s):
Rodger Gardner
Products
S Products Page: view
Layout Scenery: general hobby items
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Scenery: various brands of die-cast vehicles
Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc
(last reviewed on 01/18/2026)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Decals: decals for products they sell
Locomotives: diesel kits; sideframes designed for use with Stanton drives
Miscellaneous: custom, high-quality 3D-printing service available for your project, including CAD design help, if needed
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.
Steam Era Models
(last reviewed on 12/15/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Rhyll
Province:
Victoria
Postal Code:
3923
Country:
Australia
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
David Foulkes
Notes
The company is primarily an HO-scale model manufacturer for Australian prototypes, but they manufacture the Black Beetle, which is similar in concept to the NWSL Stanton Drive.
T & K Hobby
(last reviewed on 09/04/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
500 Hall Street
City:
Bridgeport
State:
Ohio
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
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.
T R Knapp Model Engineering
(last reviewed on 03/26/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
3DP Train Store
City:
San Francisco
State:
California
Founder(s):
Thomas Knapp
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Mack Railbus shell
Tebee Models
(last reviewed on 09/03/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: trolley shells, Sn2 steam, diesel, railbus shells
Rolling Stock: Sn2 and Sn3 passenger, freight cars, underframes
Notes
Formerly on Shapeways, the company has moved to 3DP Train. So far they have not yet listed their previous S-scale product line.
Tobia Toys & Trains
(last reviewed on 04/13/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
457 Bridgeport Ave
City:
Milford
State:
Connecticut
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Mark Tobias
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: figures
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert
Miscellaneous: Can take on collections; sells original A.C. Gilbert catalogs
Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert
Notes
Check their web site for the days that they are open.
Tomar Industries
(last reviewed on 11/05/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
560 Ione Rd.
City:
Pasco
State:
Washington
Zip Code:
99301
Web Site:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
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 09/15/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
38 York Street
City:
Hanover
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17331
e-mail:
Phone:
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 10/27/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
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 10/06/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
12 Romaine Road
City:
Mountain Lakes
State:
New Jersey
Zip Code:
07046
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(973) 402-6192
Founder(s):
Donald Shaw
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
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
History
Donald Shaw passed away in February 2025.
Train Tender (The)
(last reviewed on 11/16/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
7607 Gregg Road
City:
Bloomfield
State:
New York
Zip Code:
14469-9790
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
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 10/10/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
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 10/10/2025)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
P.O. Box 1751
City:
Manchester
State:
Connecticut
Zip Code:
06045-1751
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Todd & Bev Metcalf
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
Notes
This company is dedicated to American Flyer products.
Trains and Toy Soldiers
(last reviewed on 10/11/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
5500 Old Cheney Road, Suite 7
City:
Lincoln
State:
Nebraska
Zip Code:
68516
Web Site:
Facebook:
X/Twitter:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: 10"x30" backdrops
Track Components: Lionel parts
Vehicles: various brands
Trainworld
(last reviewed on 10/13/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC brands
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridges
Locomotives: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Lionel, wheelsets, Kadee couplers
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Trainz
(last reviewed on 09/30/2025)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
4195 Industry Way
City:
Flowery Branch
State:
Georgia
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Scott Griggs
YouTube Channel:
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, S-Helper Service
Rolling Stock: Lionel, S-Helper Service, loads
Structures: various brands
Track Components: Lionel, Gargraves, S-Helper Service
Train Sets: Lionel
History
In 2025 they bought the entire remaining inventory of Dave's Twacks & Twains from Clay Buckage as he was retiring and closing his business. So, Trainz now owns the remaining stock of the former S-Helper Service parts.
Vienna Station
(last reviewed on 10/16/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
212 Walnut Lane NW
City:
Vienna
State:
Virginia
Zip Code:
22180
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Ray Ellen, Jerrry Covel, Rob Tucker
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel
Walthers
(last reviewed on 10/18/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
5601 West Florist Avenue
City:
Milwaukee
State:
Wisconsin
Zip Code:
53218
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Stacey Walthers-Naffah
Founder(s):
Bill Walthers
Products
S Products Page: view
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.
White Rose Hobbies
(last reviewed on 10/21/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
4401 W Market St.
City:
York
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17408
Web Site:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel, K-Line
Track Components: Lionel, Caboose Industries switch stands
Wiseman Model Services
(last reviewed on 10/22/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
898 Blacks Cross Road
City:
Paris
State:
Kentucky
Zip Code:
40361
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Keith Wiseman
Products
S Products Page: view
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 12/20/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: British-prototype steam, diesel kits
Rolling Stock: British-prototype passenger cars