Resources - Rolling Stock
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The Full Listing
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. There are a total of 181 entries listed on this page.
3 Foot 6 Models
(last reviewed on 02/11/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: New Zealand Railway shells
Rolling Stock: flat car container load
Trackside: searchlight, gantry
3D Central
(last reviewed on 03/04/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
3D Printing Service
City:
Muncy
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17756
Web Site:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Matthew Herman
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: hoppers
Scenery: cones, dumpsters
Structures: bus stop
Track Components: non-operating switch machines
Vehicles: forklift
Notes
This company, operating somewhat similar to the former Shapeways company, prints and sells 3D-printed parts and railroad equipment for scale modelers. The products are sold by independent companies or individuals, but printed and shipped by 3D Central. Models are printed on-demand, meaning that it may take a week or longer before it is shipped.
History
The company was started in 2023.
3DP Train
(last reviewed on 06/05/2025)
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge CN passenger and MOW cars
Scenery: detailing parts, figures
Structures: water tank, PRY shelter, phonebooth
Notes
This company, operating somewhat similar to the former Shapeways, prints and sells 3D-printed parts and railroad equipment for scale modelers. The products are sold by independent companies or individuals, but printed and shipped by 3DP Train. Models are printed on-demand, meaning that it may take a week or longer before it is shipped.
Alan Gibson Model Railway Products
(last reviewed on 10/26/2024)
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
Notes
Page 40 of their catalog has the S-scale parts.
All-Nation Line
(last reviewed on 10/29/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Swiftwater
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
18370
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
John Wubbel
History
"All-Nation Line" is the brand name owned by Conductor Railway Hobbies, LLC. The company is primarily an O-scale company, but they have made a few S-scale items.
Allegheny Scale Models
(last reviewed on 10/29/2024)
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 11/17/2024)
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:
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.
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
Notes
Address is for mail orders only; they are not set up for visitors.
History
Started as a brick-n-mortar hobby store in 1979 called Bill's Train Shop. In 1984 they changed to a mail-order business. In 1991 they produced their first kit (an S-scale one). In 1996 they bought both Amity Star Models and took over SouthWind Models' brass detailing parts (only). In 1997 they bought Sn3/On3 Rio Grande Models products. In April 1998 they bought Master Creations, which was a laser-cut kit manufacturer that started in 1984, and were a sub-contractor for B.T.S.' kits. In 2005 B.T.S. moved to West Virginia. Bill also created and ran the "S/Sn3 Buyers Guide" magazine, published six times per year from 1993 through 1999 (its name was changed to "S/Sn3 Modeling Guide" in 1995).
Back Bar Models
(last reviewed on 04/16/2025)
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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 11/16/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
31 Donegal Way
City:
Saratoga Springs
State:
New York
Zip Code:
12866
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.
Bart's Pneumatics Corporation
(last reviewed on 11/18/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
1952 Landis Valley Rd.
City:
Lancaster
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17601-5406
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridges, scenic backgrounds (not S-specific)
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert, Lionel, S-Helper Service, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: various brands
Track Components: A.C. Gilbert
Train Sets: A.C. Gilbert
Notes
Started as an industrial re-motoring and air-compressor maintenance company, the company now is also a reseller for S-scale products. They manufacture "Supersmoke". They have an S-scale layout on their premises, since 1977, that is open to the public during the Christmas holiday season.
Beaver Models
(last reviewed on 02/01/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
2527 E 2550 N
City:
Layton
State:
Utah
Zip Code:
84040-8137
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Greg Brubaker
Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: helium car kit
History
The company was started in 2024.
Benn Central Shops
(last reviewed on 12/31/2024)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: freight cars; replacement bolsters for Lionel cylindrical hoppers
History
The company was started in 2024.
Black Forest Hobby Supply
(last reviewed on 06/25/2025)
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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 12/03/2024)
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 11/26/2024)
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+ 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.
Brunel Hobbies
(last reviewed on 11/26/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
City:
East Gippsland
State:
Victoria
Postal Code:
3192
Country:
Australia
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
Miscellaneous: display cases, tools, cradle to hold model while working on it
Rolling Stock: handrail bending jig
Scratchbuilding: corrugated metal shaping tool
CatzPaw Innovations, LLC
(last reviewed on 03/20/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Boats: row boat, kayaks
Electronics: InvisaTrax Transport System
Rolling Stock: Snowplow
Scenery: hundreds of figures, animals, 11 web pages of detailing parts!
Structures: tents, booths
Trackside: Cantenary Towers
Vehicles: Santa Claus sleigh, 1940s Tucker, truck bed, 1970s utility truck, carriage, buggy
Notes
The company introduced their InvisaTrax system in April 2024. The American-made system allows for animations of all types to be fully hidden under scenery, to animate items such as automobiles, bicycle riders, swimmers, boats, airplanes, etc.
History
The two ladies who own the company started by making only S-scale products, as that is their primary interest. However, as other modelers discovered their product line, they started requesting that they'd make them available in their scales, too. A brief article about the two ladies can be found here.
CB Train Junction
(last reviewed on 11/02/2024)
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.
CB's Designs
(last reviewed on 09/22/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
3DP Train Store
City:
Little Rock
State:
Arkansas
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Carl Brannin
Products
3D-printed products
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
Notes
The company indicates that most items can be produced in other scales, so if you see something listed that is not available in S-scale, just ask.
History
The company only sold through Shapeways. For a while they were listed on the 3DP Train's web site, but showed no S-scale items. In early 2025, that listing went away and they are now on eBay.
Centerline Products
(last reviewed on 11/28/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 502
City:
Mt. Baldy
State:
California
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
Rolling Stock: track-cleaning cars
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.
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 11/30/2024)
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.
Clover House
(last reviewed on 12/01/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & 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
History
The company was bought by Tom Dempsey in 2011.
CMX
(last reviewed on 12/02/2024)
Contact
Products
Rolling Stock: track-cleaning car (sold via various dealers)
Notes
The company only sells through retailers, not direct. Tony's Train Xchange carries the S-scale versions (hi-rail and scale).
History
The company was started in 1994.
Coffman Graphic Solutions
(last reviewed on 12/02/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
1500 River Circle
City:
Richmond
State:
Kentucky
Zip Code:
40475-7907
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Randy Coffman
Products
Miscellaneous: clamps for structure building
Rolling Stock: S, Sn3 truck calipers for measuring needed axle lengths
Cohn's Custom
(last reviewed on 11/28/2024)
Contact
Products
American Flyer accessories
Miscellaneous: 3D-printing service; railroad-themed apparel
Rolling Stock: freight car loads
Structures: custom accessories; reproduction parts
Notes
The owner does not have a web site. He can be found at local train shows. He specializes in American Flyer/S products, and freight car loads.
(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)
(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)
(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)
(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)
Corner Field Model Railroad and Hobby
(last reviewed on 12/03/2024)
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 12/05/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
950 Brocksmith ST SE
City:
Palm Bay
State:
Florida
Zip Code:
32909
Web Site:
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
Custom Model Creations LLC
(last reviewed on 04/23/2025)
Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: C&O speeder
Scenery: road-work signs & cones, chainsaw, fire-call box, construction trailer, jackstands
Scratchbuilding: cinder blocks
Structures: office furniture, refrigerator, security cameras, above-ground backyard pool
Vehicles: truck detailing parts (work truck beds), trailers, loads, snowmobile, farming
Notes
They used to sell on Shapeways, but now they make some of their products available via their Facebook page.
History
Started in 2011.
D. P. Associates Ltd
(last reviewed on 12/07/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
Melrose Route Orange
City:
St. Brelade
Province:
Jersey
Zip Code:
JE3 8GQ
Country:
United Kingdom
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
Rolling Stock: MTH
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.
Dave's Twacks & Twains
(last reviewed on 12/09/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
101 York Court
City:
Brentwood
State:
California
Zip Code:
94513
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Clay Buckage
Founder(s):
Charlie & Clayton Buckage
Products
Locomotives: S-Helper Service parts; A.C. Gilbert parts
Rolling Stock: S-Helper Service parts; A.C. Gilbert parts
Notes
Clay maintains the NASG's inventory of AF Commemorative Cars.
History
Founded in the late 1980s by the father and son team of Charlie and Clay Buckage to promote and share the heritage of the A.C. Gilbert company with displays at train shows, senior residences, and children's hospitals. The company is named after Clay's brother, Dave. The company provides parts and repair for A. C. Gilbert and S-Helper Service products. They bought the entire supply of S-Helper Service parts when that company had to close. In late 2024, Clay announced his retirement and the plans to sell the inventory and close his store. Contact Clay if you are interested in buying his inventory.
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.
Depot G Hobbies
(last reviewed on 02/12/2025)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
P.O. Box 63
City:
Pine
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
80470
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Jim Marski
Products
Rolling Stock: D&RGW TOFC set with trailers
Des Plaines Hobbies
(last reviewed on 12/10/2024)
NASG member
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
1524 Lee Street
City:
Des Plaines
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
60018-1517
Web Site:
Phone:
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.
Diane's Attic
(last reviewed on 12/11/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 1221
City:
Hebron
State:
Ohio
Zip Code:
43025
Web Site:
Phone:
Products
Rolling Stock: loads for circus cars
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
Earnest Trains
(last reviewed on 05/26/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
2650 South Dolphin Street
City:
Coastal San Pedro
State:
California
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Notes
The company is willing to consider upscaling an existing design, which is what happened with the Buckeye truck.
East Coast Train Parts
(last reviewed on 10/26/2024)
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
East West Rail Service
(last reviewed on 12/16/2024)
Contact
Products
Decals: freight car decals for their kits
Miscellaneous: can do custom work
Rolling Stock: freight car kits
Structures: laser-cut kits, trestles, abutments
Trackside: crossbucks
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
Fast Tracks Hobbyworks, Inc
(last reviewed on 02/06/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
312-B St. Patrick Street, P.O. Box 1420
City:
Port Dover
Province:
Ontario
Postal Code:
NOA 1NO
Country:
Canada
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Tim Warris
YouTube Channel:
Products
S Products Page: view
Miscellaneous: drawings, track-work tools
Rolling Stock: equalized passenger car truck kit for AM 6-wheel trucks
Scratchbuilding: scale lumber (former Mt. Albert product line)
Track Components: S/Sn3/Sn2 turnout jigs, ties, rail, rail joiners, spikes, track gauges, switch machine wire
Notes
Carries just about everything you need to hand-lay track in S, Sn3, Sn2, and Sn42.
History
Started in 2003 to make handlaying of track more foolproof.
Fourth Dimension
(last reviewed on 03/26/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Layout Scenery: standard- and narrow-gauge tie stacks
Rolling Stock: standard- and narrow-gauge MOW handcar (static)
Scenery: fuel storage tanks, tool chests, coal storage bin
Notes
They used to only sell via the former Shapeways, but they have now moved to 3DP Train.
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.
Funaro & Camerlengo
(last reviewed on 02/19/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
10 Funaro Court
City:
Honesdale
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
18431
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Notes
See this web site for photos of barrels, crates, and other items, which the author claims would be perfectly-sized for S-scale. The company was the manufacturer for products sold by Central Hobby Supply under their brand name "West Shore Line".
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.
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.
Great Lake Models
(last reviewed on 03/08/2025)
Contact
History
The company was started in 2011.
GregBuilder
(last reviewed on 11/20/2024)
Contact
Products
Rolling Stock: STL files for several S-scale freight cars
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
Hattons
(last reviewed on 10/17/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
17 Montague Road
City:
Widnes
Postal Code:
WA8 8FZ
Web Site:
Owner(s):
Richard Davies
Founder(s):
Norman Hatton
Products
S Products Page: view
Boats: various kits
Rolling Stock: Lionel, American Models, S-Helper Service, Crown Models
Vehicles: various brands
History
The store as started by Norman Hatton in 1946. His son Keith and daughter Chriistine took over in 1998 upon Norman's death. Upon Keith's death in 2008, Richard became the majority shareholder.
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
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 10/10/2024)
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 09/09/2024)
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
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:
Iron Rail Models LLC
(last reviewed on 06/08/2025)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Contact
Products
Rolling Stock: freight cars
Notes
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.
History
The company bought ACE and Downs from Manheim Machine & Tool in 2010 (prior to that Greg worked for Mattel and Hasbro as a design director). In 2012 they moved from Voorhees, New Jersey to Florida. Greg offered the company up for sale in 2019 (this is still the case as of March 2021).
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.
Jason's Brass Poles
(last reviewed on 03/29/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & 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
JWD Premium Products
(last reviewed on 01/18/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 88
City:
Liberty
State:
Maine
Zip Code:
04949
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
History
The company started in 2006 making HO- and N-scale freight car loads for their weathered freight cars. However, they now focus only on making freight cars loads, including for S. The company expanded in 2023 to become a distributor for other company's products.
Kadee Quality Products Co.
(last reviewed on 06/24/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
673 Avenue C
City:
White City
State:
Oregon
Zip Code:
97503
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Dale and Keith Edwards
Kanuck Valley Models
(last reviewed on 05/08/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: Archbar trucks
Scenery: heavy lumber mill
Structures: vertical steam engine and boiler, saw mill items
Notes
This company used to sell via the original Shapeways. They are now trying to re-open for business.
Kaw Valley Designs
(last reviewed on 02/12/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: scale 36" square hatches for ACF 70-ton cement hoppers.
Scratchbuilding: various laser-cut staircase kits
Track Components: Hayes bumper
Notes
Mike developed these products and may have them available. Contact Mike to see if he still has them, or can make them for you.
(image copyright © Mike Fyten; used by permission)
(image copyright © Mike Fyten; used by permission)
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(image copyright © John Degnan; used by permission)
Kinsman Scale Models
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Melrose
State:
Massachusetts
e-mail:
Owner(s):
Bill Morris
Founder(s):
Bob Blois
Products
Rolling Stock: craftsman-style kits of freight, passenger cars, trucks
History
Bob Blois was Northeastern Scale Models' shop foreman. He had received permission from Jim Doyle (owner of Northeastern) to use the shop's tools, during after-hours, to produce S-scale car kits. Bob named his venture after his wife's maiden name, "Kinsman Scale Models". Bill Boucher did the Kinsman instruction sheets. When Jim Doyle passed away, his heirs took over in the early 1960s and were not as lenient. They discovered that Bob had been using the Northeastern materials without paying for them. Bob went to jail for embezzlement. Presumably the company continued, after that, as they also sold the "Quality Craft Models" line of modern freight cars. The Bill Boucher-drawn passenger car instruction sheets indicate a date of 1969. Kinsman also sold Andrews and Bettendorf truck kits that had been part of the "Ambroid S Gauge" kit line made by Northeastern Scale Models. Their 1964 catalog showed an address in Salem, New Hampshire, which included a listing of the many parts that they carried as well as metal figures. Bob passed away in 1998. Somewhere along the way, Don Heimburger bought Kinsman. In around 2009 he sold the rights, tools, inventory, and parts to NEPrototypes owned by Bill Morris, who is now the official owner of the Kinsman product line.
Lake Junction Models LLC
(last reviewed on 11/02/2024)
Contact
Products
Miscellaneous: tools, bending jigs
Rolling Stock: caboose kits, detailing parts
Structures: laser-cut, 3D-printed kits
Trackside: PRR, B&O signs
Laser Horizons
(last reviewed on 05/19/2025)
Contact
Products
Rolling Stock: passenger car sides
Notes
The company produces custom passenger car sides. The owner has no web site, so contact him via e-mail.
Supplemental File
S-scale Passenger Car Sides Catalog (May 2025)
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 11/12/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
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
Lines West Products
(last reviewed on 06/29/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
1313 West Seminary Street, Suite 4
City:
Richland Center
State:
Wisconsin
Zip Code:
53581
Web Site:
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: detailing parts
Rolling Stock: Milwaukee caboose
Trackside: switch stands
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.
Lost Roadbed Railway Models
(last reviewed on 03/29/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Beatty
State:
Nevada
Zip Code:
89003
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Ryan Gallagher
Products
Rolling Stock: Sn3 flat car kits
History
The company started in 2019 producing HOn3 kits. In 2023, the owner retired from his "day job" and started running this business full-time.
(image copyright © Bill Winans; used by permission)
Mainline Hobby Supply, Inc
(last reviewed on 07/02/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
15066 Buchanan Trl E
City:
Blue Ridge Summit
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17214
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: Corrugated-side version. Roof and floor were made of wood. These were upgraded Chester Industrial Arts kits (cast-metal ends, roof and underbody details).
Miscellaneous: tools, various paint brands; airbrushing supplies
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: Arttista figures
Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves
Many New Products, Inc
(last reviewed on 07/03/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
708 N. Robinson St.
City:
Richmond
State:
Virginia
Zip Code:
23220
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
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
Michigan Models
(last reviewed on 08/22/2024)
Contact
Products
Rolling Stock: general S retailer
History
You will find Tom at some train shows selling the remainder of his inventory.
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
Miniatures From The North
(last reviewed on 12/28/2024)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: trucks, wheels, gondola kit, box car kits
Notes
Committed to S-scale, the company focuses on limited-production and custom work, from design to finished models and anywhere in between. These can include cars, locomotives, and structures, using various production/design medium from 2D/3D CAD design, 3D-printing, etching, laser-cutting, laser-engraving, and casting in resin and lost wax brass casting.
History
In 2016 Simon bought the masters, tooling, and inventory from Fred Rouse of the former S Scale Locomotive & Supply (he did not buy the name, though). In 2021 Simon announces that he has retired from his day job and will now be making the parts from the masters and tooling that he bought in 2016.
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.
MNP
(last reviewed on 11/24/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 9593
City:
Henrico
State:
Virginia
Zip Code:
23228
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(804) 447-3195
Products
S Products Page: view
Rolling Stock: motorized track cleaning cars, using S-Helper Service or MTH box cars
Model Memories
(last reviewed on 08/27/2024)
Contact
Products
Rolling Stock: etched-brass crossbucks, semaphores, signals
History
The company started to manufacture S-scale products in 1998. Model Memories does have a web site, but they don't specifically list S-scale products. That is because they will produce S-scale items only by special commission.
Model Scenery World
(last reviewed on 03/31/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Airplanes: UFOs
Boats: canoes
Rolling Stock: wheel-holding rack for flat cars
Scenery: pallets, dumpsters, crates, barrels, ghost, 40-foot containers, escalator stairs, tents
Structures: various building types
Track Components: track clips for Lionel's track system
Trackside: tunnel portals
Model Tech Studios
(last reviewed on 08/27/2024)
Contact
Products
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
Model Train Market
(last reviewed on 10/10/2024)
Contact
Products
Locomotives: various
Rolling Stock: various
Structures: various
Track Components: various
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
Motrak Models
(last reviewed on 08/28/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
717 Windsor Lane
City:
Martinsville
State:
Virginia
Zip Code:
24112
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Jeff Adams
Products
Rolling Stock: various loads (not listed on their site; ask them for a listing)
Structures: laser-cut kits, detailing parts
History
The company was started in 2003, focusing on freight car loads. In 2006 they added laser-cut structure kits to their product line.
Mount Blue Model Co
(last reviewed on 12/28/2024)
Products
Decals: for Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes freight cars
Rolling Stock: Sn2 car kits
Structures: laser-cut kits
History
The company was started in 2006.
Mr. Muffin's Trains
(last reviewed on 02/16/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
177 W. Main Street
City:
Atlanta
State:
Indiana
Zip Code:
46031
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
YouTube Channel:
Products
S Products Page: view
Layout Scenery: Scenic Express, Zap-a-Gap glues
Rolling Stock: Lionel
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 08/29/2024)
Contact
Products
Locomotives: various railroad-specific antennae
Rolling Stock: gondola covers
Trackside: instrument shed
Notes
You'll have to dig around the web site a bit, as it is very confusingly laid out.
Narrow Gauge Modeling Co.
(last reviewed on 04/06/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
1140 Riverview Rd.
City:
Dauphin
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17018
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Kevin Macomber
Products
Miscellaneous: modeling paints, including remaining Floquil
Rolling Stock: various loads (not listed on their site; ask them for a listing)
Scenery: detailing parts, machinery, culverts
Scratchbuilding: plastic sheet goods
Structures: windows, vents
Notes
Although the company is primarily focused on O-scale products, they do have items that are of use in S-scale, and Kevin is quite active on the Sn3 Groups.io discussion mailing list. They are a good source for hard-to-get modeling paints.
Nassau Hobby Center
(last reviewed on 08/31/2024)
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 passenger
History
The company was started in 1946. In 1973, Ralph's son, Charlie, took over the business when his Dad passed away. Charlie's son, Chris, now runs the store.
National Capitol Trains
(last reviewed on 11/28/2024)
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.
National Scale Car
(last reviewed on 08/31/2024)
Contact
Products
Miscellaneous: tight-spot sanders
Rolling Stock: freight car doors
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.
NE Prototypes
(last reviewed on 11/03/2024)
NASG member
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
6 Nancy Drive
City:
Rutland
State:
Massachusetts
Zip Code:
01543-1717
e-mail:
Phone:
(508) 886-4848 (only 8am-8pm EST)
Founder(s):
Bill Morris
Products
Decals: a large variety of decals available
Rolling Stock: manufactures wooden reefer kits; stocks Kaslo kits; silk-screened sides; Kinsman passenger cars & hoppers
Notes
Contact the company for a product listing. No web site. Money order, checks, and PayPal accepted. If you are looking for replacement parts for Kinsman kits, contact Bill; he has them.
History
Bill indicated in 2024 that he is the official owner of Kinsman, and all of the parts that make up their kits. He bought the products and the name and rights from Don Heimburger in around 2009. He also bought whatever inventory was there at the time and all of the molds.
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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.
Newfie Bullet
(last reviewed on 06/03/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: Sn42 Newfoundland Railway freight cars, CN caboose, CN M.O.W., CN passenger cars
Nicolas Smith Trains
(last reviewed on 09/01/2024)
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 10/15/2024)
Contact
Products
Rolling Stock: Sn42 kits, motors, gears
Notes
The company produces brass castings, brass mesh, wheels, wheel sets, gearboxes, loco mechanisms, in various scales, including S. 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 09/02/2024)
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.
Overland Models, Inc.
(last reviewed on 09/03/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Muncie
State:
Indiana
Web Site:
Owner(s):
Brian T. Marsh
Founder(s):
Tom Marsh
Products
Decals: brass cars
Rolling Stock: brass locomotives
History
The company was started in 1976. It is still around today, although they are no longer active in S-scale. Brian took over running of the company from his Dad, Tom, in about 2008.
P-B-L
(last reviewed on 09/03/2024)
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)
Palace Car Co
(last reviewed on 05/12/2025)
Contact
History
The company was started in 1999. In early 2025 the owner indicated that he is getting ready to retire. Pre-Size Model Specialties took over the N- and S-scale product line in May 2025, including in-stock inventory.
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 09/04/2024)
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
Pennsy S Models
(last reviewed on 09/04/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Lafayette Hill
State:
Pennsylvania
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Dan Mastrobuono & Bill Lane
Products
Rolling Stock: brass freight cars, brass trucks
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 09/05/2024)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & 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
Notes
This company is one of the main S-scale retailers.
Plate C Model Prototypes
(last reviewed on 04/03/2025)
Products
Rolling Stock: trucks
History
The company was started in 2019. In 2023, they added their first S-scale product, the Taylor trucks, followed by several others. In early 2024, the owner stated that his life has gotten too busy to actually manage the printing of his designs, so he has decided to outsource them to "3D Central", which specializes in taking designs and printing them for other company (it is a similar service that the former Shapeways offers). The main web site, platecmp.com, appears to be gone as of May 2024, and they don't list their S-scale products on the 3D Central web site.
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
Portland Locomotive Works
(last reviewed on 11/12/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 133
City:
Washingtonville
State:
Ohio
Zip Code:
44490-0133
Web Site:
Secondary Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Gary Kohler
Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: two-foot gauge
Miscellaneous: scale drawings
Rolling Stock: standard-gauge Maine Central box car kit; Sn3 snow plow kit; Sn3 kitchen car kit; Sn3 office car kit, Sn2 caboose, Sn2 flanger
Scenery: trees, ground foam
Scratchbuilding: scribed siding (4-1/2" ribs)
Structures: various laser-cut wooden structure kits related to two-foot Maine
Notes
This company is currently the main supporter of Sn2, but also produces some Sn3 items.
Pre-Size Model Specialties
(last reviewed on 05/12/2025)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 147
City:
Paonia
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
81428
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(970) 527-4587
Owner(s):
Steve Wolcott & Linda Lindsey
Founder(s):
Norman Rockwell
Products
S Products Page: view
Layout Scenery: bridge abutments, bridge piers, bridge shoes, culverts, tunnel portals, walls
Rolling Stock: freight car loads, freight car parts, freight car kits, passenger car parts, truck kits
History
The company was started in 1989 by Norman Rockwell. When Norman retired, he sold the company to husband-and-wife team, Steve Wolcott and Linda Lindsey. In May 2025 the company announced that they have taken over the N- and S-scale product line of passenger car interiors from Palace Car Co, whose owner retired earlier in 2025.
Precision Flyer Repairs
(last reviewed on 09/07/2024)
Products
Locomotives: repair services
Rolling Stock: repair services
History
In August 2023 the company announced that they are no longer offering repair services, but that they are selling their inventory of parts and items via their eBay store.
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.
Print Station 3D
(last reviewed on 10/01/2024)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: freight car load
Scenery: dumpster, stacked bags, storage container, storage tank
Structures: various building kits
Purple Moon Lady Collectibles
(last reviewed on 01/13/2025)
Contact
Products
Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert, Lionel, American Models, K-Line
R.F. Giardina Co. Inc.
(last reviewed on 09/07/2024)
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
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.
Ride Trains
(last reviewed on 08/29/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
840 W 1700 S #13
City:
Salt Lake City
State:
Utah
Zip Code:
84104
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Roy Stevens
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: Sn3 vestibule coach body; narrow-gauge passenger car interiors; passenger car truck
Scenery: baggage cart
Notes
The company is mostly involved in live-steam products, but they have started to get into Sn3.
Rio Grande Models
(last reviewed on 09/09/2024)
Contact
Products
Decals: D&RGW flat car and box car
Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge freight car, caboose, MOW kits
Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: WSLC kits
Track Components: switch stands
Vehicles: construction tractor kits
History
The company was started in 1970 to produce D&RGW Maintenance-of-Way equipment. Bought by Craig in ????.
RL Hogan Associates
(last reviewed on 09/10/2024)
Contact
Products
Miscellaneous: custom-build complete passenger and freight cars
Rolling Stock: passenger car parts, kits
Royal Train Equipment
(last reviewed on 09/11/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
1142 Covey Circle
City:
Venice
State:
Florida
Zip Code:
34293
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
John Royal
Products
Rolling Stock: gondola & hopper loads (junk, ballast, coal)
Scenery: figures, street signs, detailing parts
Trackside: diecast metal signs, crossbucks
RSLaserKits
(last reviewed on 09/11/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Salem
State:
Oregon
Web Site:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Richard Shepard
Products
S Products Page: view
Rolling Stock: pickle car kit
Scratchbuilding: doors, screendoors, brick sheet, stairs
Structures: logging equipment structures/machinery, outhouses, laser-cut kits
Vehicles: horse-drawn farm wagon
History
The company started in 2004. An article with photos of the facilities appears in the July 2016 issue of the NASG's Dispatch.
Rumney Models
(last reviewed on 09/11/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Ross-on-Wye
Province:
Herefordshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Justin Newitt
S Scale America
(last reviewed on 09/15/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Kenmore
State:
Washington
Web Site:
Owner(s):
Des Plaines Hobbies/Scale America
Founder(s):
Larry Jackman
Products
Locomotives: RS-1 brass kit
Rolling Stock: freight car kits
Trackside: signals
Notes
This product line was bought by Des Plaines Hobbies. Through this brand, they manufacture their own line of S-scale engines, cars, and detailing parts.
History
In 1991 the company sold their HO-scale line to focus on S only. In 1994 Des Plaines Hobbies buys the company's product line and name. Larry died in 2009. In 2022 Matt Gaudynski starts Scale America, which now includes the former S Scale America product line held by Des Plaines Hobbies.
S-n-S Trains
(last reviewed on 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.
Sandy Point Models
(last reviewed on 09/15/2024)
Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: 3D-printer files for passenger car detailing parts
Structures: laser-cut kits
Scale America
(last reviewed on 02/03/2025)
Contact
Products
Decals: former MicroScale S-scale decals
Rolling Stock: former S Scale America cars; intermodal containers as loads
Track Components: turnouts and flextrack
Notes
To date, they have not yet announced any new products.
History
In 2022 Matt announced the formation of this company, which will consist of the following brand names: Red Caboose, Deluxe Lines, Des Plaines Hobbies HO- and N-scale parts, Centralia Car Shops, S Scale America, O Scale America. This is essentially the former manufacturing arm of Des Plaines Hobbies hobby store. In January 2025, the company's web site started listing all of the former SSA and other inventory.
Scale Mates
(last reviewed on 09/19/2024)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Airplanes: helicopters flagged as 1:64; airplane kit
Boats: various brand kits; navy war ships' cannons
Decals: automotive
Rolling Stock: Cleveland-Designed kits
Vehicles: car kits
Notes
This web site is somewhat confusing, in that it lists items, but when you then click on it an item it tells you have none are available for some of them. Maybe this can only be used as a reference web site?...
History
The company was started in 2010.
Scale Model Engineering
(last reviewed on 12/01/2024)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: loads
Scenery: generator, pumps, jaws-of-life, fire hydrants
Structures: tunnel portal; plans for: bridge, electrical cabinet, tower, passenger station, bait-n-tackle shop
Notes
The company sells only through their eBay store. They produce 3D-printed parts in all scales, including S, as well as printed plans.
Scale Model Supplies
(last reviewed on 11/19/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
458 N. Lexington Avenue
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
ScaleTrains
(last reviewed on 01/07/2025)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
4901 Old Tasso Rd NE
City:
Cleveland
State:
Tennessee
Zip Code:
37312
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
YouTube Channel:
Notes
View this Trainmasters TV's presentation of how ScaleTrains got started.
History
The company was started in 2015 by several individuals who previously worked for Athearn (Horizon Hobbies). In January 2021 MTH and ScaleTrains.com announced that ScaleTrains bought the MTH (i.e. the former S-Helper Service) tooling. In 2022, the company renames itself from ScaleTrains.com to ScaleTrains. In 2022 the company announces the pre-production of former SHS/MTH box cars, hopper, and extended-vision caboose, as well as the track components. In the latter half of 2023 they released their first two S-scale freight cars. As a side note: the company also announced in 2022 that they have bought Fox Valley Models, but FVM previous owner, Matt Gaudinksy later indicated that his S-scale track components will be sold under the new "Scale America" company, and were not a part of the FVM sale to ScaleTrains. ScaleTrains is a growing company with around 50 employees (in 2024).
Sidetracks
(last reviewed on 06/16/2025)
Products
Locomotives: various brands
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: various brands
Scenery: figures, detailing parts
Track Components: various brands
Trackside: semaphores, signals
History
Tom passed away in 2023. Tom's wife, Margaret started listing the remaining inventory on eBay in mid 2025.
Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc
(last reviewed on 12/03/2024)
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.
South Dock Models
(last reviewed on 09/26/2024)
Contact
Standard Railway Castings Company
(last reviewed on 02/20/2025)
Contact
Products
Rolling Stock: custom freight car kits, passenger car upgrade/conversion kits, detailing parts
History
Earl started the company in 1998 in Houston, Texas. In 1999 he moved to New Hampshire. The company has been dormant since 2005, although the web site was updated in 2020.
Steel Mill Modelers Supply
(last reviewed on 11/24/2024)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Electronics: LED lights in HO-scale fixtures that may be of use in S
Miscellaneous: DVDs (shown as a book on the computer) related to the steel industry
Rolling Stock: loads
Scenery: fire hydrant
Scratchbuilding: many detailing parts, H-column footers, pipe bent (hold/routing pipes through facilities), exterior vents, piping systems and components, roof trusses, corrugated fiberglass panels
Structures: parts for modeling a steel mill and other industrial complexes, most of which are available in S-scale
Trackside: telephone box
Notes
Note that the owner of the company has indicated that they are willing to 3D-print anything in their existing product line in S-scale; just ask.
Stony Smith Designs
(last reviewed on 05/23/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: WhaleBelly Tank Car
Scenery: traffic safety cones; relay box
Structures: modern gas station accessories
History
This company used to sell via the original Shapeways. The owner is now moving his designs to 3DP Train.
T & K Hobby
(last reviewed on 09/24/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
500 Hall Street
City:
Bridgeport
State:
Ohio
Web Site:
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.
Tebee Models
(last reviewed on 09/22/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
3DP Train Store
Province:
Langonnet
Country:
France
Founder(s):
Tom Bell
Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: trolley shells, Sn2 steam, diesel, railbus shells
Rolling Stock: Sn2 and Sn3 passenger, freight cars, underframes
Notes
This company only sold through Shapeways. However, they are moving some of their items over to 3DP Train's web site.
Terrain3D
(last reviewed on 04/08/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: loads
Structures: tent, sand/rock hopper
TFS Trains
(last reviewed on 05/24/2025)
Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: parts for B&O cars
History
This company used to sell via the original Shapeways. They have a web site where they mention the S-scale items they had produced, but the site hasn't been updated in many years.
The Train Shack
(last reviewed on 02/15/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
1030 N Hollywood Way
City:
Burbank
State:
California
Zip Code:
91505
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Twitter:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Gary Keck
Products
S Products Page: view
Miscellaneous: repair work, custom painting, DCC installation
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
History
Started in 1985.
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 10/20/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
560 Ione Rd.
City:
Pasco
State:
Washington
Zip Code:
99301
Web Site:
Phone:
Products
Locomotives: pick-up contact strips
Rolling Stock: drumhead heralds for many railroads, end-of-train devices, pick-up contact strips
Track Components: bumping post, Hayes wheel stop
History
The company is now owned by PF&S Railway Supply.
Tony's Train Exchange
(last reviewed on 10/03/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
57 River Rd
City:
Essex Junction
State:
Vermont
Zip Code:
05452
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Toy Trains Unlimited
(last reviewed on 10/03/2024)
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 10/16/2024)
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 10/05/2024)
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
Products
S Products Page: view
Layout Scenery: original AF bridges
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Train Tender (The)
(last reviewed on 10/26/2024)
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 10/05/2024)
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 10/05/2024)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
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
They attend the York events.
Trains and Toy Soldiers
(last reviewed on 10/05/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
5500 Old Cheney Road, Suite 7
City:
Lincoln
State:
Nebraska
Zip Code:
68516
Web Site:
Facebook:
Twitter:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: 10"x30" backdrops
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Vehicles: various brands
Trainworld
(last reviewed on 10/07/2024)
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 02/04/2025)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
2740 Faith Industrial Dr NE
City:
Buford
State:
Georgia
Zip Code:
30518
Web Site:
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
Trout Creek Engineering
(last reviewed on 10/24/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
12874 County Road 314 B
City:
Buena Vista
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
81211
e-mail:
Phone:
Owner(s):
The San Juan Model Company
Founder(s):
Clifford Mestel
Products
Miscellaneous: tools
Rolling Stock: Sn3 kits, detailing parts
Structures: Classic Miniatures kits and detailing parts
Track Components: S/Sn3/Sn2 flextrack, turnouts for rail codes: 148, 125, 100, 83, 70, 55, track gauges, Tru-scale Models track system
Notes
This is the parent company of Classic Miniatures and BK Turnouts, as well as their own line of Sn3 equipment kits. They carry the Tru-scale Models track system.
History
They bought the Classic Miniatures product line of S-scale structures in 2003. At the 2024 Sn3 Symposium, it was announced that The San Juan Model Company bought Trout Creek Engineering product lines in 2024. Cliff passed away on September 15, 2024.
Union Station Products
(last reviewed on 04/07/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
2413 Munster Blvd
City:
Meraux
State:
Louisiana
Zip Code:
70075
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Products
Rolling Stock: car sides for smooth-sided American Models passenger cars, diaphragm plates
Vienna Station
(last reviewed on 10/08/2024)
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 10/09/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & 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.
Western Rails Company
(last reviewed on 06/04/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: Sn3 freight cars, passenger cars, water car, and cabooses
Scenery: picnic tables, pallets
Structures: passenger shelter, phone booth
Notes
The company has indicated that they are willing to produce in S-scale any items that they offer in any of the other scales; just ask.
History
The owners of this company are also the owners of 3DP Train, the 3D-printing service company.
White Rose Hobbies
(last reviewed on 10/10/2024)
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 10/10/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
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 11/23/2024)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: British-prototype steam, diesel kits
Rolling Stock: British-prototype passenger cars
Yarmouth Model Works
(last reviewed on 04/10/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
263 Sunset Drive
City:
St. Thomas
Province:
Ontario
Postal Code:
N5R 3C4
Country:
Canada
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Pierre Oliver
YouTube Channel:
Products
Rolling Stock: box cars kits (stopped)
Scenery: They are the North American retailer for Modelu 3D-printed figures, and can special-order any S-scale figures
Notes
The company is the North American dealer for Modelu figures. Owner Pierre Oliver indicated that he can order any of the Modelu figures in S-scale, but he does not stock them, so there may be some delay in shipping.
History
The company released a number of S-scale box car kits that were based on the Pacific Rail Shops' bodies. Unfortunately, this had to be stopped, because Des Plaines Hobbies owns the PRS rights, and so copies cannot be sold legally. Yarmouth's owner, at the time of their release, was unaware that there was still a copyright claim in effect. The few kits that were sold received glowing reviews.
Ye Olde Huff-N-Puff
(last reviewed on 10/16/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Cheyenne
State:
Wyoming
Web Site:
Owner(s):
Rick Steele (LaBelle Woodworking)
Founder(s):
Richard & Shirley Koontz
Products
Rolling Stock: freight car kits, trucks
History
The company was started in Furnace, Pennsylvania (the year is unknown). In 2002 Gene & Dorinda Metzgar bought the company. In 2009 they bought the Earl Eshleman line of turnout switchpoint links. Gene died in 2017, and in 2018 LaBelle Woodworking (owned by Rick Steele) bought the company.
Yelton Models
(last reviewed on 01/24/2025)
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: transformer loads, caboose kit
Scenery: steel bins, drums, and pails
Structures: homes, phone booth, oil tank
Track Components: non-operational switchstands
Trackside: non-operational Speeders, signal boxes
Notes
The owner has indicated that any item you see on their web site that is only available in scales other than S can be produced in S; just contact him and ask. The company name is the owner's name spelled backwards.
History
The company was started in 2017. Steven Tuff joined the company in 2019.