Resources - Rolling Stock
This page lists all the companies that manufacture and/or sell freight or passenger cars, cabooses, and/or maintenance-of-way cars. Note that you can do text searches (use your web browser's built-in find functionality, usually the Edit | Find... menu command, or the Ctrl+F key combination, on Windows computers), to locate something specific. Examples are: wheels, load, truck, coupler, passenger, caboose, track-cleaning, narrow-gauge, brass, any of the brand names, etc.
3 Rail Trains
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; Ohio
American Flyer accessories
Rolling Stock: MTH, Lionel
AcmeDAK
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: P-B-L gondola loads
Scenery: wall sections
Structures: resin modular wall sections
Track Components: Sn2 tie strips
Adapter Coupler
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site; Bakersfield, California
Locomotives: coupler adapters for AF locomotives
Rolling Stock: coupler adapters for AF cars
akf models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; New Zealand
Rolling Stock: New Zealand Railways 56' passenger car shell
Scenery: crib walls
Structures: platform parts (NZ prototype), detailing parts, power poles
Track Components: End-of-track blocks
Trackside: poles & crossarms
Allegheny Scale Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: brass standard- and narrow-gauge
Rolling Stock: brass and plastic narrow-gauge
Inventory varies.
American Flyer Trains
Advertises in the NASG Dispatch
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel, repair parts
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel, S-Helper Service, repair parts
American Models
Participates in the NASG's RMC ad
Advertises in the NASG Dispatch
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site; Whitmore Lake, Michigan
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
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.
B.T.S.
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
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
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; New Zealand
Rolling Stock: passenger car parts
Ballston Loco Works
Contact Info: e-mail; 31 Donegal Way, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, (518) 584-1090
Locomotives: original American Flyer, 4-4-2 Camelbacks, B&O President class 4-6-2
Rolling Stock: reproduction circus cars
Bart's Pneumatics Corporation
Contact Info: web site
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridges, scenic backgrounds (not S-specific)
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: original American Flyer
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Big Four Road
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: Vulcan sideframes and bolster
Structures: chimneys
Track Components: non-operable turnout switch machines, track walkway
Trackside: signals, water column
Run by S-scale modeler Chris Rooney.
Blue Rail Hobbies
Contact Info: web site
Decals: various brands
Layout Scenery: bridge parts
Rolling Stock: passenger car detailing parts, couplers, wheelsets
Scratchbuilding: parts, sheet goods, strip styrene
Structures: various brands
Track Components: Lionel
Vehicles: various brands
Brass Trains
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: brass standard- and narrow-gauge
Rolling Stock: brass standard- and narrow-gauge
CatzPaw Innovations, LLC
Participates in the NASG's RMC ad
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: Snowplow
Scenery: figures, animals, parking meters, detailing parts
Structures: catenary towers; details
Vehicles: Santa Claus sleigh, 1940s Tucker, truck bed, 1970s utility truck, carriage, buggy
CB's designs
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Boats: life boat, barge, canoe, fishing boat
Rolling Stock: caboose
Scenery: detailing parts, figures, animals
Structures: detailing parts, teepee, restaurant signs, gallows, food-stand
Vehicles: stagecoaches, automobiles, ice-cream cart, bicycles, rickshaw, motorcycle, scooter
Centerline Products
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: track-cleaning car
Central Coast Trains
Contact Info: web site; Atascadero, California
Electronics: Soundtraxx
Locomotives: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Miscellaneous: Soundtraxx installation certified
Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Scratchbuilding: Evergreen Styrene
Track Components: contact company for current inventory
Central Hobbies
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Kadee couplers
Structures: Lehigh Valley Models kit
Track Components: Shinohara flextrack, turnouts, Sn3 track gauge
CESCO
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: Sn3 coupler-height gauge
Rolling Stock: Sn3 coupler-height gauge
Charles Ro
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Track Components: Lionel, American Models, GarGraves
Trackside: semaphores
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
CMX
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: track-cleaning car (sold via various dealers)
Colorado S-scale Connection
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Layout Scenery: Sn3 bridge
Locomotives: brass, S-Helper Service, narrow-gauge
Rolling Stock: American Models, S-Helper Service, Pacific Rail Shops, Precision Scale parts
Scenery: figures, animals
Structures: Building & Structure Co., Classic Miniatures, FinestKind Models, Port Lines Hobby Supplies kits
Track Components: Sn3 track
Vehicles: various brands of assembled kits
Copper Range Products
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: Sn2 coupler-height gauge
Rolling Stock: Sn2 coupler-height gauge
Corner Field Model Railroad and Hobby
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; 16720 Pioneer Road, Middlefield, OH 44062, (440) 636-5162
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, original AF
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH, original AF
Track Components: Lionel, MTH, GarGraves
Crusader Rail Services
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Electronics: DCC products
Locomotives: standard-gauge coupler height gauge
Rolling Stock: standard-gauge coupler height gauge; Sn2
Scenery: figures, animals
Structures: Building & Structure Co.; narrow-gauge-specific kits
Track Components: Circuitron Tortoise, Blue Point, Caboose Industries
D. P. Associates Ltd
Contact Info: web site; U.K.
Rolling Stock: MTH
Des Plaines Hobbies
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
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
They own the "S Scale America" (since 1995) and "Pacific Rail Shops" (since 2006) brands.
Diane's Attic
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: circus cars loads
Dixie Union Station
Contact Info: web site; Mason, Ohio
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH
Miscellaneous: A.F. repair
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: Artistta figures
Track Components: Lionel, MTH, GarGraves
DKRickman's Shop
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: steam parts
Rolling Stock: cabooses
DMS Engineering
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: USMRR cars
Vehicles: 1920s Steam Shovel
East West Rail Service
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Decals: freight car decals for their kits
Miscellaneous: can do custom work
Rolling Stock: freight car kits, passenger car blinds, lumber loads
Structures: laser-cut kits, details
Trackside: crossbucks
Eastern Road Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Layout Scenery: concrete culverts
Rolling Stock: CN flangers, gondolas, cabooses, AB and K brake parts
Scenery: detailing parts
eBay
Contact Info: web site
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
Eight Wheeler Models
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge roofs
Vehicles: horse-drawn 1800s mud wagon kit
English's Model Railroad
Contact Info: web site; 201 Streibeigh Lane, Montoursville, PA 17754
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Farmington Avenue Model Engineering
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: Sn2 bolsters, trucks
Fast Tracks
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Miscellaneous: drawings, tools
Rolling Stock: equalized passenger car truck kit for AM 6-wheel trucks
Track Components: S/Sn3/Sn2 turnout jigs, ties, rail, rail joiners, spikes, track gauges, switch machine wire
FGEX Design Roofs
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: FGEX reefer roofs
Fred's Train Shop
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; 7327 West 80th Street, downtown Overland Park, Kansas (913) 383-3500
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH
Miscellaneous: American Flyer repair
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: Lionel billboards
Trackside: Lionel telephone poles
Train Sets: freight, MOW
The owner is an experienced layout builder.
Funaro & Camerlengo
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: S, Sn3, Sn2 freight cars
Scenery: detailing parts
See this web site for photos of barrels, crates, and other items, which the author claims would be perfectly-sized for S-scale.
Gardiner Model Railroad Designs
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: CNR D-1 shell
Rolling Stock: CNR passenger cars, roofs, non-operable speeder
George's Trains
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; Toronto, Ontario
Electronics: original American Flyer transformers
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer
Track Components: original American Flyer
Great Decals!
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Decals: locomotives & cars decals; custom-design
Locomotives: TruGage coupler gauge
Miscellaneous: tools
Rolling Stock: TruGage coupler gauge
Great Lake Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: box car grain doors
Grzyboski's Train Store
Contact Info: web site
American Flyer accessories
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger
He6agon
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: detailing parts, cab walls
Rolling Stock: detailing parts, caboose cupola, truck sideframes
Scenery: whistle posts
Structures: detailing parts
Trackside: semaphores parts
Henning's Trains
Contact Info: web site; Lansdale, Pennsylvania (215) 362-2442
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid, Kadee couplers, smoke fluid, original A.F. parts
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
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Structures: Lionel bridges, stations
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
HO3Dim
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: dummy Sergent Engineering couplers for unit trains
Howard' S Trains
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: e-mail; PO Box 430, Fort Bragg, California 95437, (707) 961 0186
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Imlay Train Station
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: American Models, brass
Rolling Stock: American Models, Pacific Rail Shops, brass
Iron Rail Models LLC
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: e-mail
Rolling Stock: freight cars
Greg Berndston, the owner of Iron Rail Models LLC, announced he has decided to put his Iron Rail Models business up for sale. The sale would include all rights and assigns for Ace, Down's Model Railroad (DMR), and Mannheim Machine Tools (MMT) products. All molds, dies, parts and labeling inventory would be a part of the sale. In addition, display shelving, display modules, and signage are included. Greg's asking price is $9,500. Interested parties can contact Greg via e-mail.
JR Junction Train & Hobby
Contact Info: web site; e-mail; 2716 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, New York 13224 (315) 451-6551
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
The store supports The Central New York S Gauge Association. They changed their web site in March 2019, and you now have to really dig to find what they have in stock; you can no longer look for things by scale.
Just Trains of Delaware
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: MTH, Lionel
JWD Premium Products
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: many freight car loads
Kadee
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: couplers
Kanuck Valley Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: Archbar trucks
Scenery: heavy lumber mill
Keystone Details
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: PRR-specific details, doghouse
Rolling Stock: PRR-specific truck parts
Track Components: PRR-specific bumpers
Their main web site is: keystonedetails.com.
kijiji
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: various
Rolling Stock: various
Vehicles: various
This is a Canadian auction site, similar to eBay.
Kiwi Trains
Contact Info: web site; New Zealand
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
Contact Info: web site; Chalfont, PA, (215) 822-2048
Locomotives: interurban-style kits
Rolling Stock: interurban passenger car kits
LaBelle Woodworking
Contact Info: web site
Decals: all decals listed can be made for S-scale
Rolling Stock: bought the Ye Olde Huff 'n Puff freight car kits
Lake Junction Models LLC
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Miscellaneous: tools
Rolling Stock: caboose kits, detailing parts
Structures: laser-cut kits
Trackside: PRR, B&O signs
Lanes Trains
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: detailing parts
Rolling Stock: loads, logging Bobber caboose parts, detailing parts
Leadville Designs
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: locomotive builders plates
Rolling Stock: Sn3 freight cars, trucks
Lights 4 Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Airplanes: airport approach lights
Boats: buoy lights
Electronics: parts
Locomotives: electronics parts
Rolling Stock: FRED, EOT lights
Scenery: sound modules
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
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; Richland Center, Wisconsin
Locomotives: detailing parts
Rolling Stock: Milwaukee caboose
Trackside: switch stands
Lionel
Participates in the NASG's RMC ad
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
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
One of the main manufacturers of S-scale products. Lionel owns the "American Flyer" name and produces S-scale products under that name.
Mad Dog Designs
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: PRR freight cars, containers, Sn3 scale test car
Mainline Hobby Supply, Inc
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Electronics: DCC, parts
Miscellaneous: tools, various paint brands; airbrushing supplies
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Scenery: Arttista figures
Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips
Many New Products, Inc
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: track-cleaning car
Marbelup Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; Australia
Locomotives: Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR) diesel kits
Rolling Stock: Sn3-1/2 Australian models
Scenery: detailing parts
Mario's Trains
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Mark's Model Works
Contact Info: web site; New Zealand
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
Marsh Creek Mini
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: Porter steam locomotive shell
Rolling Stock: Sn2 swing motion truck
Scenery: detailing parts
Marty's Warehouse
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
Mike Parts
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: Monon gondola spiral ends
MLW Services
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site; Canada
Rolling Stock: freight car kits
Model Tech Studios
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Boats: row boat skeleton
Decals: for structures
Layout Scenery: scenic backgrounds
Miscellaneous: weathering solutions
Rolling Stock: loads: hay bales, dragline bucket, vertical steam engines, power generators, ice blocks
Scenery: figures, detailing parts
Structures: mostly pre-built or easy-to-build kits, some pre-painted buildings, detailing parts, weathered signs, 3D background scenes
Trackside: semaphores
Vehicles: 1920-1930s era cars, 1940-50s garbage truck, rusted-out cars, trailers, tractor
Motrak Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: various loads (not listed on their site; ask them for a listing)
Structures: laser-cut kits
Mount Blue Model Co
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: Sn2 car kits
Structures: laser-cut kits
MTH Electric Trains
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: diesel
Rolling Stock: freight cars, trucks, wheelsets, couplers
Track Components: sectional, flextrack, and turnouts that matches S-Helper Service's original track
One of the main manufacturers of S-scale products. They bought the tooling of S-Helper Service.
Narrow Gauge Modeling Co.
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: various loads (not listed on their site; ask them for a listing)
Scenery: detailing parts, vegetation
Nassau Hobby Center
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger
Nate's Light Iron Hobbies
Contact Info: web site; New Jersey
Rolling Stock: F&C car kits
National Scale Car
Contact Info: web site; Canada
Miscellaneous: tight-spot sanders
Rolling Stock: freight car doors
NE Prototypes
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: e-mail; PO Box 4-4-2, Rutland, MA 01543-0442, 508-886-4848 (8am-8pm EST)
Decals: a large variety of decals available
Rolling Stock: manufactures wooden reefer kits; stocks Kaslo kits; silk-screened sides; Kinsman passenger cars & hoppers
Contact the company for a product listing. No web site. Money order, checks, and PayPal accepted.
New Zealand Finescale
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; New Zealand
Locomotives: motors, detailing parts, wheels, couplers
Rolling Stock: car detailing parts, couplers
Scenery: figures, vegetation
Track Components: yard ground throw
Trackside: semaphores
Vehicles: horse-drawn carriage, 1936 Austin Ruby
Nicolas Smith Trains
Contact Info: web site
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
Oahu Railway & Model Company
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: sideframes for DSP&P Sn3 way car
Olson Hobbies
Contact Info: web site; 16150 41st Ave NE, Lake Forest Park, WA
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Miscellaneous: reference materials, A.C. Gilbert catalogs, A.F. bumper stickers, shirt buttons
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer
Track Components: original American Flyer
Trackside: semaphores, signals
Train Sets: original American Flyer
P-B-L
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
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
The main Sn3 manufacturer.
Pacific Rail Shops
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: freight car kits
A brand name owned by Des Plaines Hobbies, and acts as the store's S-scale manufacturing arm.
Pacific Western Rail
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: HO-scale magnetically-locking brake lines (make hose an 1/8" longer for S-scale)
Palace Car Co
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: passenger interior details
Papa Ben's Train Place
Contact Info: web site; Houston, Texas
Locomotives: original American Flyer (consignments); Lionel, MTH dealer, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: reference materials, tools
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel (consignments)
Scenery: various brands
Track Components: ballast
Patrick's Trains
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
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
Pennsy S Models
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: brass Archbar truck kit
Pikesville Models
Advertises in the NASG Dispatch
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
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
Pine Canyon Scale Models
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: covered loads
Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: hydrocal-based kits
Port Lines Hobby Supplies
Advertises in the NASG Dispatch
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site; Newburyport, Massachusetts
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
Portland Locomotive Works
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; e-mail; (330) 719-0264
Rolling Stock: S/Sn3/Sn2 passenger, freight car, MOW kits
Structures: laser-cut kits
Poverty Flats Model Company
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: silhouette sheep for stock cars
Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: water tank parts, windows, doors, roof brackets
Pre-Size Models Specialties
Advertises in the NASG Dispatch
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Layout Scenery: culverts, tunnel portals; bridge abutments, piers, shoes, walls
Rolling Stock: gondola kits, passenger car roofs, details
Scenery: sagebrush tree armatures
Precision Scale Models
Contact Info: web site; (509) 528-9711
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
Precision Vintage Classics
Advertises in the NASG Dispatch
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Electronics: DCC brands
Locomotives: narrow-gauge detailing parts, Sn3 coupler-height gauge
Miscellaneous: tools
Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge freight car kits, Tomalco Sn3 Parts, Sn3, Sn2, Sn42 trucks & wheelsets, Sn3 coupler-height gauge, box car ends
Track Components: uncouplers, manual switch machine, owns Tomalco Sn3 Track
R.F. Giardina Co. Inc.
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Electronics: original American Flyer transformers, circuit breakers
Locomotives: original American Flyer, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: A.F. repair
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
R3feetr
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: parts
Rolling Stock: TPL log & mill cars, roofs
Scenery: detailing parts
Ridgehill Scale Models
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site; Canada
Rolling Stock: Fowler box car, caboose (van) kits
Structures: CPR-based kits
Rio Grande Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge freight car, caboose, MOW kits
Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: WSLC kits
Track Components: switch stands
Vehicles: construction tractor kits
Rishelham
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; e-mail
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: wire, AF transformers
Locomotives: AF
Miscellaneous: catalogs, documents, boxes
Rolling Stock: AF
Track Components: AF
River Raisin Models
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site; West Bloomfield, Michigan
Decals: decals for products they sell
Locomotives: brass diesel, steam, detailing\replacement parts
Rolling Stock: brass freight cars, trucks
RL Hogan Associates
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: e-mail
Miscellaneous: custom-build complete passenger cars
Rolling Stock: passenger car parts, kits
Royal Train Equipment
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: gondola & hopper loads (junk, ballast, coal)
Scenery: figures, street signs, detailing parts
Trackside: diecast metal signs, crossbucks
RSLaserKits
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: pickle car kit
Scenery: carries KMP Models kits
Scratchbuilding: doors, screendoors
Structures: laser-cut kits
Vehicles: horse-drawn farm wagon
Rumney Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; Great Britain
Rolling Stock: British-prototype freight car parts
S Scale America
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: RS-1 brass kit
Rolling Stock: freight car kits
Trackside: signals
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.
S-n-S Trains
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: A.F. motor replacements, repair
Miscellaneous: A.F. motor replacements; paint-removal services using a glass beader
Rolling Stock: track-cleaning car
The company is closed from May to September 2019.
Scaler164's Shop
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: detailing parts
Rolling Stock: hopper side-extension
This shop was started by John Degnan.
Schist Lake Models
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: small slag car
Seaboard Shops
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: Greenville 5400 cu. ft. woodchip hopper
Sergent Engineering
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: couplers
Shapeways
Contact Info: web site
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
Sidetrack Hobbies
Contact Info: web site
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel; Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Lionel; Kadee couplers
Track Components: Lionel
Sidetracks
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: various brands
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: various brands
Scenery: figures, detailing parts
Track Components: various brands
Trackside: semaphores, signals
The company's inventory is for sale and is being offered as individual items.
Slim Gauge 3D
Contact Info: web site
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
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Decals: decals for products they sell
Locomotives: diesel kits with Stanton drives
Rolling Stock: freight car kits, detailing parts, trucks, wheelsets, coupler draft gear, underframes, roofs
Track Components: tie plates, joint bars, track gauges, tie jigs (turnouts, bridge, straight), switch stands
South Dock Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: Sn42 NZR-based kits
Southeastern Junction
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: sand and steam domes
Rolling Stock: caboose part
Standard Railway Castings Company
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: freight car kits, passenger car upgrade/conversion kits, detailing parts
Stony Smith Designs
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: WhaleBelly Tank Car
Scenery: traffic safety cones; relay box
Structures: modern gas station accessories
Strasburg Train Shop
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: Lionel, trucks, wheelsets
Train Sets: Lionel freight
It is a nice store, and well worth a visit if you are visiting the Strasburg museum.
T & K Hobby
Contact Info: web site; 500 Hall Street, Bridgeport, OH, (740) 633-6607
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
T Town Hobbies
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: A&S caboose
Tebee Models
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: trolley shells, Sn2 steam, diesel, railbus shells
Rolling Stock: Sn2 passenger, freight cars
TFS Trains
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: parts for B&O cars
The San Juan Model Company
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; Denver, Colorado
Decals: Sn3
Rolling Stock: Sn3
Scratchbuilding: former Grandt Line products
The Train Station
Contact Info: web site
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
The Whistle Stop, Inc
Contact Info: web site
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: brass
Rolling Stock: brass, Pacific Rail Shops
Search their page for the text "** s" (without the quotes), to go to the S-scale section (includes Sn3 items).
Tony's Train Exchange
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: track-cleaning car
Toy Trains Unlimited
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: e-mail; 38 York Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331; (717) 637-4717
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel
Miscellaneous: A.F. repair
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel, MTH, K-Line
No web site. The owner sponsors the Baltimore Area American Flyer Club.
Trainmaster
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
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
Trains & More, LLC
Advertises in the NASG Dispatch
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; e-mail; P.O. Box 1751, Manchester, CT 06045-1751
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
Contact Info: web site; 3130 South 6th Street, Suite 104, Lincoln, Nebraska
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: 10"x30" backdrops
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Vehicles: various brands
Trainworld
Contact Info: web site
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
Contact Info: web site
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel, loads
Structures: various brands
Track Components: Lionel, Gargraves, S-Helper Service
Train Sets: Lionel
Union Station Products
Participates in the NASG's RMC ad
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
Rolling Stock: passenger car sides for American Models cars, diaphragm plates
Vienna Station
Contact Info: web site
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel
Walthers
Contact Info: web site
Decals: various brands
Locomotives: various brands
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: various brands
Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts
Be sure to check out this page for any S-scale sales Walthers might have.
White Rose Hobbies
Contact Info: web site; 4401 W Market St., York, Pennsylvania 17408; (717) 505-8676
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Caboose industries switch stands
Willy Monaghan S Scale
Committed to S-scale
Principals are S-scale modelers
Contact Info: web site
Locomotives: old-time steam cab, domes, speaker enclosure
Rolling Stock: Civil War-era passenger, freight cars, caboose
Scenery: figures
Track Components: Ramapo switch stand, targets
Trackside: semaphores
Wiseman Model Services
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site
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
Worsley Works Group
Committed to S-scale
Contact Info: web site; UK
Locomotives: British-prototype steam, diesel kits
Rolling Stock: British-prototype passenger cars