Resources - Scratchbuilding
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This page lists companies that manufacture and/or sell items you may need to build your own models. Note that not all companies are listed here; only the ones that specifically carry S-scale products, or have indicated that they support S-scale modelers. There are a total of 45 entries listed on this page.
Bare Metal Foil
(last reviewed on 12/08/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P. O. Box 82
City:
Farmington
State:
Michigan
Zip Code:
48332
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Fax:
(248) 476-3343
Founder(s):
Eldred Mason
Products
Decals: bare-metal foils for automobiles
Miscellaneous: tools; mold-making and casting materials; decal film
Scratchbuilding: metal foil
Vehicles: metal foil
Notes
Bare-Metal Foil is the original detailing foil used to duplicate the chrome on model cars and natural metal on model aircraft. The foil is extremely thin, so details remain visible.
History
The concept of bare-metal foils was invented in 1970, which started this company.
Bob The Train Guy
(last reviewed on 12/22/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
60 Sunrise Point Dr
City:
Bluffton
State:
South Carolina
Zip Code:
29909
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Bob Bowditch
Products
Miscellaneous: tools
Scenery: fences, detailing parts, Tichy street signs, vegetation, billboards, animated signs
Scratchbuilding: Evergreen Scale Models
Structures: AM Models, American Model Builders, Bar Mills, Branchline Laser Art, GC Laser kits; Tichy parts
Track Components: wheelstops, Bright Boy, Circuitron Tortoise
Trackside: Tichy signs, crossbucks
Brunel Hobbies
(last reviewed on 12/26/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
20 Station Road
City:
Cheltenham
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
Builders in Scale
(last reviewed on 12/26/2025)
Contact
Products
Miscellaneous: drawings, tools, weathering materials
Scenery: snow, sand, mud, seaweed, fences, rocks
Scratchbuilding: metal siding/roofing
Structures: shingles
History
The owner also owns C. C. Crow.
C. C. Crow
(last reviewed on 12/27/2025)
Contact
Products
Scratchbuilding: hydrocal brick walls
Structures: D&RGW roundhouse walls
History
The owner also owns Builders in Scale.
Clover House
(last reviewed on 01/06/2026)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
P.O. Box 215
City:
Veradale
State:
Washington
Zip Code:
99037-0215
Web Site:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Tom Dempsey
Products
Decals: freight car decals; dry transfers: alphabet, steam locomotives, passenger car, stripes, chalk marks, structures
Locomotives: Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Kadee couplers
Scratchbuilding: glass, wood strips
Track Components: PC ties, spikes, Sn3 track gauge, Sn3 Gapmaster
Notes
The company has been in temporary shut-down mode for a couple of years now (see web site).
History
The company was bought by Tom Dempsey in 2011.
Crazy Model Trains
(last reviewed on 01/19/2026)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
950 Brocksmith ST SE
City:
Palm Bay
State:
Florida
Zip Code:
32909
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
Electronics: DC, DCC, wire, transformers, speakers, electronic parts
Locomotives: Lionel, Kadee couplers, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: paints, tools
Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Scratchbuilding: K&S Metals, Evergreen Styrene, Plastruct, JTT Scenery sheets
Track Components: Lionel
Crescent Locomotive Works
(last reviewed on 12/16/2024)
Contact
Products
Scenery: pallets
Scratchbuilding: blackened brass chain
Structures: laser-cut wooden kits of service platforms, loading dock
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.
Dakotah Toys
(last reviewed on 12/07/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
44718 SD HWY 34
City:
Madison
State:
South Dakota
Zip Code:
57042
Web Site:
Phone:
Fax:
(605) 256-9093
Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: for vehicles
Layout Scenery: Woodland Scenic's materials
Miscellaneous: screws, washers, nuts, tools
Scenery: figures
Scratchbuilding: brass parts, wire, mesh
Structures: silos, grain bins
Vehicles: detailing parts
History
The company was started in 1995.
Del's Variety
(last reviewed on 12/25/2024)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Boats: canoes
Layout Scenery: wooden fencing, retaining wall
Scenery: moonshiner still, backyard swimming pool, ice machines, trash cans, soda/beer vending machines
Scratchbuilding: HVAC detailing parts
Structures: core building kits, loading dock, port-a-potties
Trackside: electrical boxes
eeeweegeewee
(last reviewed on 11/06/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Tulsa
State:
Oklahoma
Products
Scenery: industrial wooden pallets
Scratchbuilding: roof detailing parts sets, interior furniture, storefronts
History
The company has been active on eBay since 2011.
Evergreen Hill Designs, LLC
(last reviewed on 03/19/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Elizabeth
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
80107
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Products
S Products Page: view
Layout Scenery: trestle bridge kits
Scratchbuilding: cedar shingles
Structures: water tank kit, enginehouses
History
The company was started in 1976.
Evergreen Scale Models
(last reviewed on 12/14/2024)
Contact
Products
Miscellaneous: The Chopper, various other tools
Scratchbuilding: styrene sheet goods, strips
History
The company was started in 1977. The original owner passed away (unknown year) and the family sold the company to a company in Des Plaines, IL. That company also eventually bought out Plastruct (which was relocated out of California). Both companies are now run out of the same building in Des Plaines.
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.
Hunterline
(last reviewed on 06/19/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
1072 Riverbank Drive
City:
Cambridge
Province:
Ontario
Postal Code:
N3H 4R6
Country:
Canada
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Rick and Maureen Hunter
Products
S Products Page: view
Layout Scenery: tunnel liner, bridges, bridge piers kits
Miscellaneous: stains ("Weathering Mix" brand name)
Scenery: fences
Scratchbuilding: shakes (1800-1860)
Notes
The company attends many train shows in Canada and the U.S.
History
The company was started in 1994.
Ironworks Models
(last reviewed on 12/24/2024)
Contact
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
K & S Precision Metals
(last reviewed on 03/31/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
6911 W 59th St
City:
Chicago
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
60638
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Walter Findysz
Founder(s):
Wally Simmers
Products
Scratchbuilding: brass, aluminum, copper, tin coated, stainless steel, phosphorus bronze wire, music wire, foils, and stock
History
The company was started in 1946. They bought Special Shapes when its owner passed away. They bought the company, primarily for their milling machines. They also bought their remaining inventory of brass stock, which they, reportedly, sold the last of it in 2020.
Kappler Mill & Lumber Co
(last reviewed on 03/20/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Hot Sulphur Springs
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
80451
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Pete Cross
Founder(s):
Frank Kappler
Products
Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips
Track Components: wooden ties
History
After Frank's death, the company changed hands many times, sometimes leading to unavailability of product. In 1997, the then owner rebuilt the company's stock as well as recommitting the company to Frank's original tight tolerances. In April 2024, Pete Cross, owner of Cross Custom Woodworking (a custom woodworking company) bought out the company and moved it from Arlington, Washington to Hot Sulphur Springs,
Colorado. Pete is a mechanical engineer.
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)
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LaBelle Woodworking
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
5101 Ridge Road
City:
Cheyenne
State:
Wyoming
Zip Code:
82009
Web Site:
Phone:
Fax:
(307) 433-9949
Founder(s):
Rick Steele
Products
Decals: rolling stock
Scratchbuilding: chains
History
The company was started in 1947. The current owner took over the company in 2001. In 2018 they bought Ye Olde Huff-N-Puff. The new owner has indicated that they own the original Nixon Model Co's trucks, but he has not yet studied them. In late 2025, the owner announced his plans to retire and to close the company in June of 2026. His is willing to entertain offers to take over the company and/or the product lines.
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
Miscellaneous: tools, various paint brands; airbrushing supplies
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: Arttista figures
Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves
Matt's Model Building
(last reviewed on 12/17/2025)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Miscellaneous: tools organizers
Scratchbuilding: doors, windows
Structures: 3D-printed kits
Midwest Products Co., Inc
(last reviewed on 12/16/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
400 S. Indiana St
City:
Hobart
State:
Indiana
Zip Code:
46342
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Frank Garcher and Wally Simmers
History
The company was started by two friends in 1952. Midwest Products merged with Saunders Manufacturing to form Saunders Midwest LLC, in March 2016.
Mine Mount Models
(last reviewed on 11/10/2025)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
Scenery: 3D-printed, unpainted picnic tables, industrial storage rack, various cinder blocks (individual and stacked), various bottles, trash cans, wooden barrels, drums, fire hydrants
Scratchbuilding: 3D-printed, unpainted various chimneys, vents, tables, workbench, bookcase, 1970s gas pump; cardstock corrugated siding, shingles
Structures: laser-cut wooden kits of garage and sheds
Vehicles: 3D-printed, unpainted loose tires
Notes
The company is willing to produce any of their structure kits currently offered in HO, in S if the demand is there.
(image copyright © used by permission)
Monster Modelworks
(last reviewed on 01/05/2026)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Colorado Springs
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
80918
Web Site:
Facebook:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Jimmy Simmons
YouTube Channel:
Products
S Products Page: view
Scenery: wall sections
Scratchbuilding: pre-printed paper sheets for buildings; basswood pre-printed sheets
Structures: kits, foundation walls
History
The company was started in 2010. In 2018, the owner got a full-time job and had to close the company. However, in 2020, he restarted under the new name "Larkspur LaserArt", because the company has expanded to do more than just model kits. Monster Modelworks is now a brand name under the parent company.
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
Mt. Albert Scale Lumber Co
(last reviewed on 07/20/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
320 St. Patrick St.
City:
Port Dover
Province:
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Web Site:
Facebook:
Phone:
YouTube Channel:
History
When the owner decided to retire, Fast Tracks Hobbyworks, Inc bought out the company, and now continues to make the same items available under that brand name.
Narrow Gauge Modeling Co.
(last reviewed on 04/06/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
1140 Riverview Rd.
City:
Dauphin
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17018
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.
History
The web site disappeared in November 2025.
Northeastern Scale Lumber Company
(last reviewed on 07/30/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
99 Cross Street
City:
Methuen
State:
Massachusetts
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
James Doyle
Products
Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips
P-B-L
(last reviewed on 08/05/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 769
City:
Ukiah
State:
California
Zip Code:
95482
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Bill Peter
Products
Decals: locomotives & cars decals
Layout Scenery: HO girder bridge for Sn3
Locomotives: standard-, narrow-gauge steam
Miscellaneous: Tools, Star Brand paints, Hotip resistance soldering equipment. Re-railer.
Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge freight cars, caboose kits, trucks, wheelsets, couplers, loads
Scenery: figures
Scratchbuilding: Evergreen Scale Models
Structures: narrow-gauge-related kits
Track Components: Sn3 code 70, 55 flextrack, turnouts, track gauges, Gapmaster, ties, rail joiners, spikes, Switchmaster switch machines
Notes
The main Sn3 manufacturer. It is believed that Pacific Fast Mail manufactured unpainted figures, which they sold directly, and also sold wholesale to P-B-L. Keren Booth, of P-B-L, hand-painted many of those and they were sold at retail by P-B-L. June's Small World was another painter and reseller of these figures, hence you might find duplicates. A recent interview with Jimmy Booth
History
The company was started in 1971 in Chama, New Mexico as Peter-Built Locomotive Works, named after the owner Bill Peter, and later renamed to just P-B-L, to upgrade HOn3 and HO-scale locomotives. In 1980 they released their first Sn3 locomotive, the K-37, followed by the K-27 (#453 and #461). In 1981 they bought the Cascade Line of Sn3 kits and trucks. At some point in time they bought the C&S plastic freight car kits from Overland Models, Inc. (who, in turn, it is believed, bought them from Berlyn Locomotive Works). In 1986 P-B-L bought Chama Model Shop from Jim Finnell (produced white metal castings that came with P-B-L's kits); the product line was integrated into P-B-L's Triangle Scale Models product line; the automotive vehicle kits were integrated into the new Milestone Autos product line. In 1990 they moved to their present location, Ukiah, California. George Hall wrote an article published in the July 1995 issue of Model Railroader magazine describing the history of P-B-L and their current status (as of 1995, that is). When Tomalco was sold off, P-B-L acquired the Sn3 track products (Tomalco Track, owned by Larry Morton, took over the standard-gauge track products). As it turns out, the molds for the Sn3 track components are owned by P-B-L, but they reside at Micro Engineering, who are the ones that actually make the products for P-B-L. Video of interview with Bill Peter. Video of Jimmy Booth talking about brass trains (here's another one). The company is run by Bill Peter, Jimmy Booth, and Keren Booth.
(image copyright © Bill Winans; used by permission)
Papa Ben's Train Place
(last reviewed on 02/17/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite E
City:
Houston
State:
Texas
Zip Code:
77025
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Allyn Pearlman
Founder(s):
Ben Pearlman
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC, components
Locomotives: original American Flyer; Lionel, MTH dealer, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: reference materials, tools
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel
Scenery: various brands
Scratchbuilding: most common materials
Track Components: ballast
Phoenix Model Buildings
(last reviewed on 07/21/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Web Site:
e-mail:
Facebook:
X/Twitter:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Scott Grubbs
Products
Rolling Stock: pickle car kit
Scratchbuilding: doors, screendoors, brick sheet, stairs
Structures: logging equipment structures/machinery, outhouses, laser-cut kits
Vehicles: horse-drawn farm wagon
History
The company was started in 2025 by the owner meeting two different gentlemen wanting to retire from their similar businesses. Both produce N- and Z-scale kits, but RSLaserKits also produced S-scale kits, which is of interest to the S community.
Plastruct
(last reviewed on 12/15/2024)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
65 Bradrock Dr
City:
Des Plaines
State:
Illinois
Web Site:
Phone:
History
The company was started in 1968 by one man. In 2023 their web site showed a small notice that the company's ownership was changed, and apparently they moved from California to Illinois. It turns out that they were bought by the same company that also bought Evergreen Styrene when its owner passed away. Both companies are now run out of the same building in Des Plaines.
Portland Locomotive Works
(last reviewed on 12/03/2025)
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.
Rail Scale Models
(last reviewed on 08/16/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
514 Angel's Way Lane
City:
Horse Shoe
State:
North Carolina
Zip Code:
28742
Web Site:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Stephen Miley
Products
Miscellaneous: stair stringer assembly jig, joist hanger spacing jigs, Railroad System Commemorative Maps
Scenery: wheeled dolly, wooden barrels, drums, industrial air compressor, pot belly stove, wheel barrow, vintage gas pump, stone retaining wall, crates, wooden pallets, rough-cut lumber stacks, Yucca plants, fencing, iron railing, brick foundation blocks, stairs stringers
Scratchbuilding: wall and roof sheets, chimneys, eave support brackets, laser-cut windows and doors
Structures: laser-cut wooden kits; smoke stacks, exhaust fans and pipes, roof cupola, industrial roof-top blower and side exhaust systems; gantry kit
History
In 2018 they bought part of the Rusty Stumps product line.
Railway Models
(last reviewed on 08/17/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
P.O. Box 261
City:
Bel Air
State:
Maryland
Postal Code:
21014
Web Site:
Products
Scratchbuilding: plastic sheets in various sizes and of various types (see S for their scale size in S-scale), raised letters and numbers (for custom signs)
Scenic Express
(last reviewed on 08/31/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
660 Highway 92
City:
Delta
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
81416
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
(724) 468-3879
Products
Layout Scenery: scenic backgrounds (not S-specific)
Miscellaneous: tools
Scenery: grass, ground cover, trees, coal, rocks, fences, vegetation
Scratchbuilding: Plastruct
Track Components: ballast
History
The company was started in 1993.
Sierra West Scale Models
(last reviewed on 11/24/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Lake Dallas
State:
Texas
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Founder(s):
Brett Gallant
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Miscellaneous: weathering powders
Scenery: vegetation, oil cans, trash cans, gas cans, oil bottles, oil drums, barrels, crates, soda machine, soda crates, soda bottles, air compressors, screw jack, gas cylinders
Scratchbuilding: glass
Structures: cedar shingles
Vehicles: Fordson tractor kit
History
Started in 1995.
Simpson Models
(last reviewed on 12/19/2024)
Contact
Products
Decals: Sn3 engines and cars
Layout Scenery: Bragdon Enterprises Geodesic Scenery
Scratchbuilding: brass strips
Structures: detailing parts
Track Components: standard- and narrow-gauge brass roller gauges
Notes
The company can do custom laser-cutting, custom 3D-print work, as well as plastic injection molding. The company's kits are focused on the West Side Lumber Company.
Steel Mill Modelers Supply
(last reviewed on 12/21/2025)
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.
Todd Architectural Models
(last reviewed on 12/17/2024)
Contact
Products
Miscellaneous: bags of letters for billboards, roof-top signs, etc.
Scenery: intertrack fencing
Scratchbuilding: large window panes (usable in S)
Structures: industrial, multi-story structures
Track Components: between-track fencing
Walthers
(last reviewed on 10/18/2025)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
5601 West Florist Avenue
City:
Milwaukee
State:
Wisconsin
Zip Code:
53218
Web Site:
e-mail:
Phone:
Owner(s):
Stacey Walthers-Naffah
Founder(s):
Bill Walthers
Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: various brands
Electronics: various systems
Layout Scenery: various brands
Locomotives: various brands
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: various brands
Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts
Scratchbuilding: various brands
Structures: various brands
History
The company was founded in 1932. In 1958, Bill retired and his son Bruce took over. In 1984 Bruce's son Phil took over. Phil was the one who got Walthers into the manufacturing business. The company's web site was launched in 1994. Phil retired in 2018 and his oldest daughter, Stacey Walthers-Naffah, took over the reigns of the company.