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This page lists all the companies that manufacture or sell structure kits or structure detailing parts. There are a total of 169 entries listed on this page.
1 Stop Diecast
(last reviewed on 03/17/2023)
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Products
Structures: American Diorama
Vehicles: various brands
Notes
Address is their mailing address only; do not visit in person.
2 Scale Fabrications
(last reviewed on 03/20/2023)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: farm-related detailing parts
Structures: farming
Vehicles: high-quality, custom-designed/built trucks and farming equipment models
3000 Toys
(last reviewed on 03/22/2023)
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Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
4521 Reinmiller Road
City:
Joplin
State:
Missouri
Zip Code:
64804
Web Site:
Products
Layout Scenery: concrete culverts
Scenery: figures, animals, fences
Structures: Greenlight garages; Ertl farming; 3D-to-Scale farming
Vehicles: various brands
Notes
Owns the brand name "3D to Scale", which produces 3D-printed items.
3D Building Models
(last reviewed on 03/23/2023)
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3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: various items that can be used as loads
Scenery: many details (pipes, transformers, drainage covers, etc.)
Structures: various smaller buildings; many interior & exterior details; house frame
Vehicles: various types, trailers
3DP Train
(last reviewed on 03/26/2023)
Products
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 Dutch company 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.
3dPrint64
(last reviewed on 03/27/2023)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: items used by automobiles (ramps, signs)
Structures: structures related to vehicles
ACMEDAK
(last reviewed on 03/29/2023)
Notes
The company proposed and accepted orders for the S-scale version of their modular wall sections back in 2021. The owner posted a notice on the S-scale Facebook group that he is no longer accepting orders, but is planning on producing what was pre-ordered. He is a batch manufacturer.
Action Farm Toys
(last reviewed on 03/30/2023)
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Decals: for structures
Scenery: figures, animals, crops, trees, landscaping materials, fences, vegetation
Structures: various brands farming buildings, garages, downtown buildings, bleachers, huts, storage tanks
Vehicles: various brands
Ag Farm Toys
(last reviewed on 04/04/2023)
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Scenery: animals, detailing parts, vegetation, farming equipment
Structures: grain bins
Vehicles: flatbed trailers, custom trucks, custom tractors, Greenlight, M2, Racing Champions
History
The company was started in 2004.
akf models
(last reviewed on 04/07/2023)
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3D-printed products
Layout Scenery: crib walls
Rolling Stock: New Zealand Railways 56' passenger car shell
Scenery: transformer poles and cross arms
Structures: station platform parts (NZ prototype), chimney
Track Components: End-of-track concrete block
Trackside: transformer poles and cross arms
Allegheny Scale Models
(last reviewed on 04/12/2023)
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Locomotives: brass standard- and narrow-gauge
Rolling Stock: brass and plastic narrow-gauge
Structures: Sn2 kits, Sn3 kits
Notes
Inventory varies.
Amazon
(last reviewed on 04/18/2023)
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S Products Page: view
Airplanes: (search for what's available)
Boats: (search for what's available)
Miscellaneous: display cases
Scenery: (search for what's available)
Structures: (search for what's available)
Vehicles: (search for what's available)
American Diorama
(last reviewed on 04/20/2023)
Products
Scenery: figures with vehicle sets
Structures: Pre-build structures/dioramas
Vehicles: Christmas decorations, vehicle sets
Notes
Their factory is in China, but their headquarters are in California.
American Model Builders
(last reviewed on 03/25/2023)
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Scenery: hydrants
Structures: laser-cut kits, chimneys, roofing materials
Track Components: wheelstops
American Models
(last reviewed on 05/04/2023)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Participates in the NASG's RMC inside-the-cover ad
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
11770 Green Oak Industrial Dr
City:
Whitmore Lake
State:
Michigan
Zip Code:
48189
Web Site:
Phone:
(734) 449-1100
Owner(s):
Karen Bashista
Founder(s):
Ron Bashista
Products
Catalog: view
Electronics: transformers, sound boards, parts, wire
Locomotives: steam, diesel, electric (shells separately available), parts, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: freight, passenger cars, cabooses, parts, trucks, wheelsets, couplers, loads, drumheads
Scenery: figures, fences
Structures: sells Plasticville kits
Track Components: code 148 flextrack, sectional track, turnouts, crossings, rail joiners, bumper, uncoupler, roadbed
Train Sets: passenger, freight
Vehicles: semi trailers; military tanks
Notes
This company manufactures just about anything you need to build a complete S-scale layout. If you are just starting out, or if you are looking to expand your layout, be sure to visit this company's web site, and you might also want to order their catalog.
History
Ron started the company in 1981, with their first advertisements appearing in 1982 showing their first product, the FP7 diesel locomotive. S-Helper Service, created to support the manufacture of new S-scale products, started collaborating with American Models in 1989. This ended in 1995. The future looked bright when American Models announced in 2017 that they had acquired a new and larger manufacturing facility. Unfortunately, Ron passed away on December 4, 2021. Ron's wife, Karen, announced that the company will continue to operate with the same personnel.
Atomic Laser Cut Designs
(last reviewed on 04/22/2023)
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Structures: 28mm kits, intended for war-gaming hobby, may work for S-scale
B.T.S.
(last reviewed on 06/04/2023)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
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Catalog: view
Layout Scenery: S, Sn3 bridge kits
Locomotives: steam, diesel, Sn3, Sn2, detailing parts.
Rolling Stock: standard-, narrow-gauge freight, caboose, MOW, detailing parts, trucks, loads
Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts, vegetation
Structures: laser-cut kits, detailing parts, signs, posters
Trackside: crossbucks
Notes
Address is for mail orders only; they are not set up for visitors.
History
Started as a brick-n-mortar hobby store in 1979 called Bill's Train Shop. In 1984 they changed to a mail-order business. In 1991 they produced their first kit (an S-scale one). In 1996 they bought both Amity Star Models and took over SouthWind Models' brass detailing parts (only). In 1997 they bought Sn3/On3 Rio Grande Models products. In 1998 they bought Master Creations, which was a laser-cut kit manufacturer that started in 1984, and were a sub-contractor for B.T.S.' kits. In 2005 B.T.S. moved to West Virginia. Bill also created and ran the "S/Sn3 Buyers Guide" magazine, published six times per year from 1993 through 1999 (its name was changed to "S/Sn3 Modeling Guide" in 1995).
banta modelworks
(last reviewed on 06/10/2023)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
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Structures: laser-cut kits
Notes
Bill runs the company all by himself. All previous products, formerly named "Building & Structure Co." can be ordered again, and Bill occasionally produces a new S-scale kit. Yes, the company name is all-lowercase. Bill will also build one of his kits for you for an extra fee.
History
The early history is unknown. In 1998 they bought "Building & Structure Co." from owners John Kalin and Pete Smith. In 1999 they bought the "Tomalco" track product line (only). In 2010 they stopped producing S-scale kits. In 2014 they sold their S-scale product line to "Commercial Scale Models", which ran their products under the brand name "Building & Structure Co.". However, in 2019, Commercial Scale Models suddenly stopped, so Bill bought back the "Building & Structures Co." product line.
Bar Mills Scale Model Works
(last reviewed on 05/21/2023)
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Scenery: fences
Structures: craftsman-style kits
Notes
They have an Sn2 layout, Wharf Street, in the lobby of their building.
Berkshire Valley Models
(last reviewed on 06/20/2023)
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Scenery: animals, detailing parts
Structures: home kits; detailing parts
Vehicles: tow-truck hoist
Notes
The company primarily makes O-scale detailing parts and items, but they do have a special page wherein they list items that are suitable for S-scale. They also produce S-scale structure kits.
History
Trivia: Rich is the son of the founder of Micro Engineering, the well-known rail manufacturing company.
BFS-Modelle
(last reviewed on 06/21/2023)
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Structures: pre-built fire stations; roll-up doors also available
History
BFS stands for "Bernard's Fire Station".
Big Four Road
(last reviewed on 06/22/2023)
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3D-printed products
Structures: chimneys
Track Components: non-operable turnout switch machines, track walkway
Trackside: signals, water column, maintenance platform
BIG Indoor Trains
(last reviewed on 06/25/2023)
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Structures: printable S-scale storefronts
Notes
This is not a retailer. The owner has made downloadable files available for free.
History
The web site was started in 2007.
Big Wanda Knows
(last reviewed on 02/02/2023)
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Structures: laser-cut wooden structure kits
Notes
This company designs and produces wood structure kits, and they have customers who request them to build fully-finished models as well. Their Facebook page has examples of their work. Their kits are identified by a man's name (rather than using a product ID number).
Black Forest Hobby Supply
(last reviewed on 07/01/2023)
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Decals: some Tichy Train freight car decals
Locomotives: Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Kadee couplers, BTS detailing parts
Scenery: sidewalks, crossbucks signs
Structures: Motrak, BTS, Tichy Train, American Model Builders, Bar Mills kits & parts
Track Components: Lionel
Blair Line, LLC
(last reviewed on 07/04/2023)
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Decals: freight car graffiti; railroad/highway signs, storefront signs
Scenery: billboard signs, road signs (use HO-scale)
Structures: roof-top billboards, A/C units, wall vents/fans, storefront signs
Bob The Train Guy
(last reviewed on 07/06/2023)
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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
Bossen Implement, Inc.
(last reviewed on 07/12/2023)
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Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts, vegetation, farming details
Structures: farm buildings; Ertl
Vehicles: various brands; TractorFab dealer
Branchline Trains
(last reviewed on 02/12/2023)
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Structures: laser-cut kits
History
In December 2022 the Laser-Art product line was sold to Micro-Mark (they named the new product line "Laser-Art by Scientific").
Brass Trains
(last reviewed on 07/13/2023)
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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.
Builders in Scale
(last reviewed on 07/17/2023)
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Miscellaneous: drawings, tools, weathering materials
Scenery: snow, sand, mud, seaweed, fences, rocks
Scratchbuilding: metal siding/roofing
Structures: shingles
C. C. Crow
(last reviewed on 07/17/2023)
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Scratchbuilding: hydrocal brick walls
Structures: D&RGW roundhouse walls
Cartesian Junction
(last reviewed on 07/25/2023)
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S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: structure kits
Notes
This company sells only throug eBay. The produce 3D-printed kits of various structures as well as detailing parts. The kit arrive unpainted and require assembly.
CatzPaw Innovations, LLC
(last reviewed on 07/30/2023)
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3D-printed products
Boats: row boat, kayaks
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
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.
CB's designs
(last reviewed on 07/27/2023)
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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 owner is open to converting existing designs to S-scale, if you see something in another scale that he offers that you would like to buy in S.
Clever Models LLC
(last reviewed on 08/27/2023)
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Structures: pre-printed cardboard kits (sold in O-scale, but instructions show how to print them in S-scale)
Notes
Try their free-to-download ones.
History
They used to be called "Clever Bros Models".
ClimaxShop
(last reviewed on 08/29/2023)
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3D-printed products
Structures: standard tool house, conveyor pits, FM cinder conveyors
Coastmans Scenic Products
(last reviewed on 09/02/2023)
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Scenery: trees, branches, trunks, general vegetation
Structures: carries KMP Models logging-related kits
History
The company was started in 2010.
Crusader Rail Services
(last reviewed on 01/29/2023)
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Electronics: DCC products
Locomotives: standard-gauge coupler height gauge
Rolling Stock: standard-gauge coupler height gauge; Sn2 kits
Scenery: figures, animals
Structures: Building & Structure Co.; narrow-gauge-specific kits
Track Components: Circuitron Tortoise, Blue Point, Caboose Industries
Notes
The owner announced his retirement at the beginning of 2022, remaining open only until his inventory has been sold. Several S items are stll listed as being available.
Cults 3D
(last reviewed on 09/14/2023)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: CAD files for street items, figures, etc.
Structures: CAD files
Vehicles: CAD files
Notes
If you have access to a 3D-printer, this web site offers free or relatively inexpensive CAD designs that you can download and then print yourself.
Custom Model Creations LLC
(last reviewed on 09/16/2023)
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
History
Started in 2011.
Custom Model Depot
(last reviewed on 07/08/2023)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: 55-gallon drums, garbage cans, wooden barrels, street mailbox
Structures: detailing parts (machine shop tools, vintage radio, chimney, lounge chair, stove, swamp cooler), oil sump tank on stand
Track Components: track bumper
Vehicles: 3D-printed vehicles
D C Toy Trucks
(last reviewed on 09/19/2023)
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Structures: various brands
Vehicles: various brands (not all 1:64), truck loads, detailing parts
Notes
The owner's own introduction video.
Dakotah Toys
(last reviewed on 09/21/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
44718 SD HWY 34
City:
Madison
State:
South Dakota
Zip Code:
57042
Web Site:
Phone:
(605) 256-6676
Fax:
(605) 256-9093
Products
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.
Dalles Hostler's Models (The)
(last reviewed on 02/28/2023)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: soda cooler, Hobby Smith sign, pinball machine
Structures: swimming pool, 1950s gas pump island, outhouses
Notes
The last page of the web site shows their S-scale products.
Dave's Decals
(last reviewed on 10/01/2023)
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Decals: for structures
Structures: wall decals
Dave's Model Railway Stuff
(last reviewed on 09/08/2022)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: fire hydrants, mailboxes
Structures: interior and exterior detailing parts
Track Components: Canadian switch stands
Vehicles: small trailers, wagon wheels, baggage cart
Deben LLC
(last reviewed on 02/20/2023)
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Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: FinestKind Models kits, details
Vehicles: various brands
Notes
This company is still for sale as of February 2023.
Deerfield River Laser
(last reviewed on 09/15/2022)
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Boats: boats and barges
Structures: Wiscasset waterfront kits
Denny's 3D Classic Trucks & Farm
(last reviewed on 05/04/2023)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: interior detailing parts, doors
Vehicles: detailing parts for trucks and farm equipment, including truck cabs
Notes
Focuses mostly on 1:64 items.
Depots by John
(last reviewed on 09/22/2022)
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Structures: garage/shed kit
Des Plaines Hobbies
(last reviewed on 09/22/2022)
NASG member
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
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Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
1524 Lee Street
City:
Des Plaines
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
60018-1517
Web Site:
Phone:
(847) 297-2118
Founder(s):
Ron & Sue Sebastian
Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: freight car decals for SSA, PRS kits
Locomotives: American Models, Lionel, MTH, original American Flyer, S Scale America, brass, grilles
Rolling Stock: S Scale America, Pacific Rail Shops, Lionel, MTH, underframes, grab irons, brake sets, roofs, ladders, doors
Structures: various brands
Track Components: Fox Valley, Lionel, MTH
History
The store was started in 1983, a brick-n-mortar hobby store that carries all the model railroading scales. The store subsequently bought the following companies: S Scale America (1994), Chesapeake Models (1995), Plano Model Products (1997; S-scale parts only), Microscale Industries (2005; S-scale decals only), Details Associates (2005, S-scale product line only), Pacific Rail Shops (2006), Mullet River Model Works (2015), and Oregon Rail Supply's S-scale signals (year unknown). Note that when Des Plaines Hobbies bought Pacific Rail Shops, they bought the tooling and the name; they did not buy PRS' current inventory, which owners John and Felix Verser continued to sell until gone under their other company name Gold Coast Models. Des Plaines Hobbies releases new S-scale products under their "S Scale America" brand. The best way to describe this is that owner Ron Sebastian used S Scale America as their manufacturing arm. It seems that that arm has effectively stopped when Ron passed away. His son-in-law Matt Gaudinsky has started a new company called Scale America that gathers a number of different companies, including S Scale America, to continue to produce items, including S, but as of 2023 has not released any information.
Diorama Supplies
(last reviewed on 05/15/2022)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: detailing parts, figures, animals
Structures: Victorian-style home
Vehicles: automobiles, detailing parts, motorcycles
DMS Engineering
(last reviewed on 10/19/2022)
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3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: Civil War-era USMRR freight cars
Structures: interior or a barbershop with shoe-shining service
Vehicles: 1920s Steam Shovel
Dwarvin
(last reviewed on 10/25/2022)
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Scenery: infrared detection circuits, crossing bell,
Structures: swan-neck lamps, rafter lamps
East West Rail Service
(last reviewed on 10/31/2022)
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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 11/01/2022)
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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
Evergreen Hill Designs, LLC
(last reviewed on 01/21/2023)
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Factory Direct Hobbies
(last reviewed on 11/11/2022)
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Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
7 Glenn Bridge Road, Unit B
City:
Arden
State:
North Carolina
Zip Code:
28704
Web Site:
Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: some Tichy Train Group
Miscellaneous: tools, general scenery materials, NWSL parts
Rolling Stock: Palace Car passenger car seats
Structures: several brands of structure kits
Farm Factor 3D
(last reviewed on 11/15/2022)
NASG member
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3D-printed products
Scenery: figures, animals, detailing parts
Structures: farm-related kits, details
Vehicles: farming equipment
Focus Creative Studio
(last reviewed on 11/24/2022)
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3D-printed products
Structures: detailing parts
Frenchman River Model Works
(last reviewed on 12/01/2022)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 86
City:
Langdon
State:
North Dakota
Zip Code:
58249
Web Site:
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Boats: manufactures kits
Layout Scenery: seawall walls (stone, pilings)
Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: dock-related details; awnings
GCLaser
(last reviewed on 12/11/2022)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 621
City:
Genoa City
State:
Wisconsin
Zip Code:
53128
Web Site:
Phone:
(815) 354-6627
Goldline Products
(last reviewed on 12/13/2022)
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Structures: bridge kits
Track Components: bridge kits
Grain Builder
(last reviewed on 12/14/2022)
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3D-printed products
Structures: detailing parts for modeling the grain industry, platforms, stairs, lights, transformers, ladder cage, and much more
He6agon
(last reviewed on 12/16/2022)
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3D-printed products
Locomotives: detailing parts, cab walls
Rolling Stock: detailing parts, caboose cupola, truck sideframes
Scenery: whistle posts
Structures: detailing parts
Trackside: semaphores parts, NYC Whistle posts
Henning's Trains
(last reviewed on 12/16/2022)
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American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid, Kadee couplers, smoke fluid, original A.F. parts, replacement wheels
Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Scenery: Lionel figures
Structures: Lionel stations
Track Components: Bright Boy
Trackside: Lionel telephone poles
Train Sets: Lionel freight
Hiawatha Hobbies
(last reviewed on 12/16/2022)
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S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Structures: Lionel bridges, stations
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Hidden River Manufacturing
(last reviewed on 12/16/2022)
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Structures: laser-cut kits
History
The company was started in 2014.
Innovative Hobby Supply
(last reviewed on 02/20/2023)
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S Products Page: view
Decals: reflective road signs, sign post kits, vehicle decals, structure/sign decals
Layout Scenery: paper foliage
Miscellaneous: diorama bases
Scenery: roadways
Structures: paper kits, patterned paper sheets, paper parking lots
Vehicles: chrome metal foil, roadways
Inter-Action Hobbies
(last reviewed on 02/14/2023)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: chemical lab kit, rocket ship ride, pallets, cinder blocks, dumpster, road covers and drains, vending machines, ice machine, phone booth
Structures: mobile home kit (detailing kit available separately), 1950s gas pump, machine shop tools
Iowa Scaled Engineering
(last reviewed on 03/01/2023)
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Scenery: galvanized culvert pipes
Structures: farming bins
ITLA Scale Models
(last reviewed on 03/03/2023)
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History
The company started in 2008 as "Image That! Laser Art", but it has now been abbreviated to ITLA. In 2010 they released a number of their kits in S-scale, but then stopped doing so.
JP 3D
(last reviewed on 02/27/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Structures: industrial and farming structures
Notes
This company claims they'll print their items in S-scale, and the owner explicitly mentioned that on a video on YouTube where he was interviewed. Their web site doesn't list anything specifically for S, but consider contacting the company if you see something that they list and you would buy the S-scale version of it.
JR Junction Train & Hobby
(last reviewed on 02/27/2023)
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S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: authorized Lionel and MTH repair facility
Rolling Stock: MTH, Lionel
Scratchbuilding: various brands
Structures: Plasticville
Track Components: various brands
Notes
The store supports The Central New York S Gauge Association.
Justin Displays
(last reviewed on 02/27/2023)
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Miscellaneous: various tools
Scenery: figures, animals, BBQ, plants, MiniNatur dealer, backgrounds, roadway barriers
Structures: farming (built-up), detailing parts, workshop details, chairs, couches, set of stairs
Vehicles: motorcycles, travel trailer
Kane's Farm Toys
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Structures: storage tanks; workbench, saw horses, toilet
Vehicles: farming equipment; toolboxes, suitcase weights
Kanuck Valley Models
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: Archbar trucks
Scenery: heavy lumber mill
Structures: vertical steam engine and boiler, saw mill items
Kaw Valley Designs
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Structures: laser-cut staircase kits (to order, send e-mail asking for available kits; no web site)
KMP Models
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
710 NW Elizabeth Dr
City:
Corvallis
State:
Oregon
Zip Code:
97330
Web Site:
Products
Rolling Stock: logging cars (couplers, no trucks)
Structures: on-site logging machinery, sawmill, outbuildings
History
The company started in 1993.
Lake Junction Models LLC
(last reviewed on 04/14/2023)
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Products
Miscellaneous: tools, bending jigs
Rolling Stock: caboose kits, detailing parts
Structures: laser-cut, 3D-printed kits
Trackside: PRR, B&O signs
Leadville Shops
(last reviewed on 02/24/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
3021 Mountain Shadows Dr
City:
Lakewood
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
80215
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Robert Stears, Doug Junda
Products
Decals: narrow-guage decals
Locomotives: wheels, detailing parts, Sn3 tender truck kits
Rolling Stock: brass Sn3 trucks, detailing parts
Structures: laser-cut wooden kits
Track Components: turnout frog kits
Notes
This is part of The San Juan Model Company, which is the division that handles the narrow-gauge-related kits.
Lehigh Valley Models
(last reviewed on 02/22/2023)
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Products
Structures: craftsman-style kits
Vehicles: craftsman-style kits
Notes
Their kits primarily consist of Northeastern Scale Lumber basswood, cardstock, cast metal windows and doors, and plastic details.
History
The company was started by Frank Titman as Delaware Valley Kits. The company's name was changed in 1971. After Frank's passing, Phil Kerr of K&P Brick Co. bought the entire product line from Frank's estate in 2003. All of the kits are available via their web site.
Lights 4 Models
(last reviewed on 05/25/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
City:
Dublin
State:
Ohio
Web Site:
Phone:
(614) 296-8691
Founder(s):
John Gafney
Products
Airplanes: airport approach lights
Boats: buoy lights
Electronics: parts, shrink tubing
Locomotives: electronics parts
Rolling Stock: FRED, EOT lights
Scenery: sound modules, Miller Engineering animated signs
Structures: LED interior, exterior lights, tower warning lights, sound modules (e.g. church, outhouse)
Track Components: track cleaning pads
Trackside: EZ Line
Vehicles: LED lights, flashers
Lionel
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Products
Catalog: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: transformers, TMCC, Legacy, etc.
Locomotives: steam, diesel, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: freight, passenger, MOW, caboose, trucks, wheelsets, couplers
Scenery: figures
Structures: Piggy-back unloader
Track Components: track system, turnouts, railjoiners
Trackside: telephone poles
Train Sets: passenger, freight
Notes
One of the main manufacturers of S-scale products. Lionel owns the "American Flyer" name and produces S-scale products under that name.
History
In 2006 Lionel announced that it had officially taken over the assets of K-Line, including inventory, intellectual property, tooling, and trademarks, after it won its trademark lawsuit against K-Line. Lionel made a deal with Sanda Kan, K-Line's principal manufacturer and creditor, who in turn worked out a deal with K-Line's bankers. Lionel from then on controlled and operated the K-Line brand and has the right to completely own it in the future. The 0-4-0 switcher and the end-cab switcher that K-Line had previously announced for S-scale were abandoned. That year they announced the products will be sold under the brand name "K-Line by Lionel" and will appear in packaging that is different from Lionel's standard boxes.
Marbelup Models
(last reviewed on 03/06/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR) diesel kits
Rolling Stock: Sn42 (Sn3-1/2) Australian-prototype models
Scenery: detailing parts, sheep load
Structures: Australian prototype kits
Notes
This company only focuses on WAGR prototypes in Sn42 (S-scale models on HO-scale track). Orders are printed on-demand. The actual printing is done by i.Materialise in Belgium. A 25% deposit is required to place an order, with PayPal being preferred.
History
The company was started in 2013.
Mark's Model Works
(last reviewed on 03/06/2023)
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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
Matsen Miniature Farms
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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Products
Decals: for farm-related items
Miscellaneous: tire puller tool
Scenery: figures, animals, crops, signs
Structures: finished wood buildings that are wrapped with decals
Vehicles: various brands; custom models; parts
Notes
Call for an appointment, as this is not a storefront.
Matt's Model Building
(last reviewed on 07/13/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Structures: 3D-printed kits
McCarville Studios
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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Products
Structures: Colorado-based narrow-gauge wooden kits
Merritt 3D Designs & Printing
(last reviewed on 12/13/2022)
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Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Locomotives: ET&WNC Motorcar 1
Rolling Stock: D&RGW passenger detailing part
Structures: ET&WNC water tank, spout
Messick's
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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Products
S Products Page: view
Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: Ertl farm buildings
Vehicles: various farming brands
Notes
Note that in addition to real-world farming equipment, this company also sells "toy" items, many of which are S-scale. We offer two links here, but click around their web site to find others.
MicroMimesis
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Scenery: mooring cleats, deck bitts, pulley, beer/soda bottles, electric motors, piping elbows, fire hydrants, jersey barriers
Structures: bridge shoe
Notes
They sell some of their products on their own web site, but most via the Shapeways web site.
Mike Rose Hobbies
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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Products
Structures: concrete phone booth
Miller Engineering
(last reviewed on 03/01/2023)
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Products
Structures: animated, lighted billboards, window signs
MillsTech Model Shop
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Structures: Dr. Who Tardis
Mine Mount Models
(last reviewed on 04/04/2023)
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Products
Scenery: 3D-printed, unpainted picnic tables, industrial storage rack, various cinder blocks (individual and stacked), various bottles, trash cans, wooden barrels, drums, fire hydrants
Structures: laser-cut wooden kits; 3D-printed, unpainted various chimneys, vents, tables, workbench, bookcase, 1970s gas pump, cardstock corrugated siding, shingles
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.
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Mini Truck & Tractor
(last reviewed on 04/03/2023)
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Products
Structures: farming structures
Vehicles: diecast farming equipment
History
The company was started in 2014. In 2016 they bought Standi Toys Inc.
Model Mechanic (The)
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Scenery: exterior details
Structures: interior details
Vehicles: parts for detailing or building vehicles, cranes, storage tanks, farming equipment, grapples
Notes
Over 700 models!
Model Railroad & Space Models
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Structures: conveyor unloader
Vehicles: bulk dry-goods, tank trailers
Model Railroading Details
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Boats: row boat
Scenery: figures, produce vending tables, wheelbarrow, lumber straddle carrier,
Structures: interior filled shelves, vintage gas pump, soda fountain, garbage bags, exhaust stacks
Vehicles: baggage wagon, 1930s pickup
Model Scenery World
(last reviewed on 02/05/2023)
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
Trackside: tunnel portals
Notes
Also sells on eBay.
Model Tech Studios
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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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 Industrials
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Structures: industrial scaffolding, platforms, ducts, elevator parts, asphalt tank storage, grating, farming, add-on details, industrial ladders, towers
Model Train Stuff
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
243-A Cockeysville Rd.
City:
Cockeysville
State:
Maryland
Zip Code:
21030
Phone:
(888) 872-4675
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Structures: Bar Mills Scale Model Works kits
Track Components: Lionel
History
Founded in 1913 as M.B. Klein and by the 1970s what had started as a hardware store had transformed into a model train store.
Monster Modelworks
(last reviewed on 08/08/2023)
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History
The company was started in 2010. In 2018, the owner got a fulltime 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.
Motrak Models
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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Products
Rolling Stock: various loads (not listed on their site; ask them for a listing)
Structures: laser-cut kits, detailing parts
Mount Blue Model Co
(last reviewed on 08/11/2022)
Products
Rolling Stock: Sn2 car kits
Structures: laser-cut kits
History
The company was started in 2006.
Narrow Gauge Modeling Co.
(last reviewed on 02/05/2023)
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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.
New Creations Victorian Railroad Buildings
(last reviewed on 06/19/2022)
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Products
Structures: several prototype-based laser-cut kits
New Zealand Finescale
(last reviewed on 02/18/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Christchurch
Country:
New Zealand
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Lawrence, Jill, and Haydn Boul
Products
3D-printed products
Electronics: several different types of items
Locomotives: motors, detailing parts, wheels, and complete NZR engine kits
Miscellaneous: micro reamers, taps, drill bits
Rolling Stock: car detailing parts, several different NZR car kits
Scenery: figures, vegetation, mining cart
Structures: NZR Station Latrine, many detailing parts
Track Components: yard ground throw
Trackside: semaphores, kits for animating them
Vehicles: horse-drawn carriage, 1936 Austin Ruby
Notes
The company specializes in 3D-printed, etched-brass kits and details, and metal cast parts. They are focused on the New Zealand Railway prototype, i.e. Sn42, but many items can be used by other modelers. Their figures are very nicely details and to-scale.
Ngineering
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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Products
Electronics: LEDs, lighting kit, parts, sound modules
Scenery: sound modules
Structures: gooseneck light kit, sound modules
Notes
Although they don't carry S-scale-specific products, they do mention S-scale on their web site, and several of their products can be used regardless of modeling scale.
Northwoods Models
(last reviewed on 07/27/2022)
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Products
Structures: SOO-prototype based structure kits
History
In 2023 the company changed its name from SooParts to Northwoods Models.
Old School Model Works
(last reviewed on 04/21/2023)
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Outland Models
(last reviewed on 01/24/2023)
Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Boats: canoes
Scenery: various figure sets, animals, satellite dish, communication tower
Structures: industrial buildings, commercial buildings, homes, sheds, interior details
Vehicles: motorcycles, scooters, old-west style horse-and-carriages
P-B-L
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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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.
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).
Papermau
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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Perplexing Puzzles Plus
(last reviewed on 08/05/2023)
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Products
Structures: laser-cut wooden kits
Vehicles: covered-wagon wooden kit
Phoenix Precision Models
(last reviewed on 07/29/2023)
Products
3D-printed products
Structures: brick walls, wall capstones
Vehicles: construction-related
History
The company was started in 2023. This company is owned by the same owners that own Tru-Color Paint.
Pinelas Miniatures
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Boats: Zodiac, Zodiac Hurricane, kayak, flat-bottom boat, boat trailer
Scenery: hand truck (dolley), wheelbarrow, traffic barriers, trash bags and cans, park bench, street lamps, deck chair, vending machine, transformer, fire hydrant, cement mixer, manhole covers, gas pump, ladders, scuba divers, playground equipment
Structures: exterior and interior add-on detailing parts, triangle and square trusses, lattice girders, cinema seats, chairs, bathtube, pool float, washer/dryer combo
Vehicles: food cart, ambulance body (only), firetruck bell, boat trailer
Plasticville
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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Products
Structures: various easy-to-assemble kits
Notes
The buildings are scaled to 1:64, but their windows and doors are scaled to 1:48 (O-scale), providing a compromise between American Flyer (S) and Lionel (O). With some custom work, these kits can be modified to use the correctly-sized doors and windows. There is also a Plasticville Collectors Association.
History
The company was started in 1947. This currently a brand name owned by Bachmann Industries. The easy-to-assemble kits were manufactured in Pennsylvania from 1947 through 1984, at which point the manufacturing moved to China.
Port Lines Hobby Supplies
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
6 Storeybrooke Drive
City:
Newburyport
State:
Massachusetts
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Doug Peck
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original A.F., American Models, S-Helper Service, MTH, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials, "The S-Scale Assistant" card for measuring figures (click on Tools on their web site)
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, American Models, S-Helper Service, Pacific Rail Shops, S Scale America, Lionel, track-cleaning cars
Scenery: figures, fences, vegetation
Structures: manufactures roundhouse kit; banta modelworks, Lehigh Valley Models, FinestKind, Twin Whistle, Hunterline, Blair Line kits, Plasticville
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel, American Models, American S Gauge, Bob Peare, Caboose Industries, Fox Valley, GarGraves, MTH, SHS, turntables
Trackside: crossbucks, semaphores, signals
Vehicles: various brands
Portland Locomotive Works
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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Products
Decals: Sn2-related
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.
Poverty Flats Model Company
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: C&S cast smokebox front
Rolling Stock: silhouette sheep for stock cars
Scenery: cattle guard/crossing guards, silhouette animals (for stock cars)
Scratchbuilding: window frames, roof brackets, freight doors
Structures: saw horse, water tank column
Rail Scale Models
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
514 Angel's Way Lane
City:
Horse Shoe
State:
North Carolina
Zip Code:
28742
Web Site:
Phone:
(248) 421-6276
Founder(s):
Stephen Miley
Products
Miscellaneous: stair stringer assembly jig, joist hanger spacing jigs
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.
Railroad Crossing (The)
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
Notes
The owner builds models to your specifications. All models shown on his web site are available in S-scale.
Reviresco
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
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Products
Boats: paper-based kits; detailing parts
Scenery: figures (28mm), animals, detailing parts
Structures: paper-based kits
Vehicles: 1910-1920s era (Ford, Rolls-Royce) pewter metal kits
History
The company was started in 2004.
Right On Track Models
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
Products
S Products Page: view
Miscellaneous: acrylic paints (former ModelersDP paints), and airbrushing tools
Structures: laser-cut kits
Rio Grande Models
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
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Products
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 ????.
Rocky Mountain Trains
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
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Products
Locomotives: various narrow-gauge brass models
Rolling Stock: various narrow-gauge brass models
Structures: kits of various brands
RSLaserKits
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
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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 started in 2004. An article with photos of the facilities appears in the July 2016 issue of the NASG's Dispatch.
San Juan Details
(last reviewed on 02/24/2023)
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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 03/13/2023)
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Products
Structures: laser-cut kits
Scale Hobbyist
(last reviewed on 03/13/2023)
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Scale Model Engineering
(last reviewed on 08/29/2023)
Products
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 Homes
(last reviewed on 05/01/2022)
Products
Structures: 1928 Sears model home kit; can build custom homes for your layout
Scale Model Plans
(last reviewed on 03/13/2023)
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Notes
This company sells scaled engineering drawings. They primarily list the most popular scales, but their fine-print indicates that they have a tutorial on how to scale their drawings to S. They recommend buying the O-scale plans for S-scale, and then printing them with a 75% reduction, which will yield S-scale drawings.
Scale Scenes
(last reviewed on 03/13/2023)
Products
Boats: printable paper models
Structures: British-prototype paper-based designs
Notes
See web site for instructions on how to scale the drawings to S-scale, but basically the idea is to enlarge OO-scale ones by 118%. Try the free downloads to go through the process.
History
The company was started in 2005
Shapeways
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Boats: a variety of available models
Locomotives: parts
Rolling Stock: parts
Scenery: figures, animals, detailing parts
Structures: various models
Vehicles: a variety of available models
Notes
A pre-filtered listing of all S-scale items available via Shapeways
Showcase Miniatures
(last reviewed on 08/22/2023)
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Products
S Products Page: view
Structures: Citrus Shed (by the original owner)
Trackside: signaling parts kits (by the new owners)
Notes
The original company produced one S-scale product, which was the S-scale version of their Citrus Shed (a.k.a. Sunkist Packing Shed).
History
The company was started by Joe Warren in 1995 in Cherry Valley, California. In 2012 Joe retired and the company was bought out and moved by the current owners to Tuskegee, Alabama. In 2023, the company returned to S by offering signaling parts.
Sierra West Scale Models
(last reviewed on 05/04/2023)
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Products
S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Miscellaneous: weathering powders
Scenery: detailing parts, vegetation
Scratchbuilding: glass
Structures: cedar shingles
Vehicles: Fordson tractor kit
History
Started in 1995.
Simpson Models
(last reviewed on 01/22/2023)
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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.
Slim Gauge 3D
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Locomotives: Sn3 domes, smoke stack
Rolling Stock: Sn3 stake pockets set, passenger car roof parts
Structures: bunkhouse door and windows
Star Hobby
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
1564 Whitehall Road
City:
Annapolis
State:
Maryland
Zip Code:
21409
Web Site:
Products
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Structures: Lionel
Steel Mill Modelers Supply
(last reviewed on 04/15/2023)
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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
Stony Smith Designs
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: WhaleBelly Tank Car
Scenery: traffic safety cones; relay box
Structures: modern gas station accessories
Team Track Models
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
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Products
Structures: printable paper model of team-track platform
Vehicles: printable paper models of shipping containers (20', 40', 45'), semi-trailers (28', 40', 45')
That Canadian Guy
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: detailing parts
Vehicles: farming equipment. detailing parts
Thingiverse
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Airplanes: browse to see the latest
Scenery: browse to see the latest
Structures: browse to see the latest
Vehicles: browse to see the latest
Notes
If you have access to a 3D-printer, this web site offers free designs you can download and print.
Tichy Train Group
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
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Products
Catalog: view
Decals: decals for many railroads
Scenery: detailing parts, roadside signs
Structures: detailing parts
Trackside: signs, crossbucks
TMR Distributing
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
P.O. 136
City:
Malton
Province:
Ontario
Postal Code:
L4T 3B5
Country:
Canada
Web Site:
Products
Decals: dry-transfers, decals
Structures: billboards, window sign decals, Miller Engineering
Track Components: Caboose Industries
Todd Architectural Models
(last reviewed on 04/02/2022)
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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
Tower Awards
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
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Structures: custom-made brass oil drilling rigs, derrick, communication towers (can be custom-orders to specific heights)
Train Tender (The)
(last reviewed on 04/06/2023)
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Decals: A.C. Gilbert replacement decals
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert and Lionel replacement parts
Miscellaneous: screws, various handy repair tools, paints
Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert and Lionel replacement parts
Structures: Plasticville replacement parts
TrainMaster Model Trains
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
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American Flyer accessories
Decals: Micro Scale, Tichy
Layout Scenery: Pre-Size Model Specialties tunnel portals; B.T.S. bridges
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts
Structures: American Model Builders, Bar Mills, B.T.S., GCLaser, Lionel, AM Models, Motrak Models, Rail Line Models, Branchline Trains kits
Track Components: Circuitron Tortoise, New Rail Blue Point, spikes, switch machine wire, Kappler Mill ties, Lionel, MTH, Ribbonrail gauges, Tomar Industries
Train Sets: Lionel
History
The company started in 1997. It is now located next to the CSX line.
Trains & More, LLC
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
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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
Trainz
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
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S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel, loads
Structures: various brands
Track Components: Lionel, Gargraves, S-Helper Service
Train Sets: Lionel
Trout Creek Engineering
(last reviewed on 07/16/2022)
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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
History
They bought the Classic Miniatures product line of S-scale structures in 2003.
Twin Whistle Sign & Kit Co.
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
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Structures: kits
History
The company was started in 1992.
Vilas County Lumber Company
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
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Boats: barge CAD drawings
Layout Scenery: bridge plans (reduce to S-scale)
Structures: structure plans (reduce to S-scale)
Vehicles: horse-drawn carriages CAD drawings
w_customs
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Scenery: detailing parts (too many to list individually)
Structures: storage tanks; interior detailing parts (too many to list individually)
Vehicles: add-on details to build all manner of trucks, farm equipment
Walthers
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Web Site:
Phone:
800-4-TRAINS
Owner(s):
Stacey Walthers-Naffah
Founder(s):
Bill Walthers
Products
Decals: various brands
Electronics: various systems
Layout Scenery: various brands
Locomotives: various brands
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: various brands
Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts
Scratchbuilding: various brands
Structures: various brands
History
The company was founded in 1932. In 1958, Bill retired and his son Bruce took over. In 1984 Bruce's son Phil took over. Phil was the one who got Walthers into the manufacturing business. The company's web site was launched in 1994. Phil retired in 2018 and his oldest daughter, Stacey Walthers-Naffah, took over the reigns of the company.
Wild West Scale Model Builders
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 1971
City:
Englewood
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
80150
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Mike Pyne
Products
Miscellaneous: tools
Scenery: detailing parts, mining cars
Structures: laser-cut kits; shingles, corrugated roofing; interior details
History
The company was started in 2004 by designing kits. In 2013 they bought Western Scale Models.
Will Chen (via Sketchfab)
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Scenery: 3D-printable 1:64 animals
Structures: catlle-loading chute, overhead bin
Vehicles: 3D-printable parts for making 1:64 cars radio-controlled
Windy Hill Farm Toys
(last reviewed on 06/11/2022)
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Products
3D-printed products
Structures: farm-related buildings
Vehicles: trucks and farm equipment
Winup Scale Models
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
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Products
3D-printed products
Airplanes: concept private jet
Scenery: figures, animals, umbrellas
Structures: racing pit garage
Vehicles: sci-fi; motorcycle
Wiseman Model Services
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
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Products
Decals: Russ Simpson Sn3 decals
Layout Scenery: multi-scale bridge kits
Locomotives: detailing parts
Rolling Stock: freight car, MOW kits, parts, Sn3 kits, Sn3 trucks, K brake parts
Scenery: figures, detailing parts
Structures: kits, detailing parts
History
The company was started in 2008. Doug Peck provided a listing of all the companies that Wiseman has bought over the years:
- McKenzie Iron & Steel kits, Detail Parts and Plans
- Hetch Hetchy Models Dolbeer & Boiler kits
- American Model Builders O scale Tractors and On3/On30 Rolling Stock kits
- The Back Shop O scale Brass Detail Parts
- Durango Press O scale kits and Detail Parts
- Smoky Mountain Model Works O scale, On3/On30, and HOn3 kits
- The National Motor Co. HO and O scale Vehicle kits
- Thomas A. Yorke Ent. On30 Freight Car kits
- The V&T Shops kits and Detail Parts
- Valley Car Works O scale Detail Parts
- Calaveras Scale Models kits
- Star Models Passenger Car kits
- Triangle Scale Models Sn3 Freight Cars and Detail Parts
- Railway Engineering Agency HO kits
- Pacific Short Line On3/On30 Freight Car kits
- Rapid Motor Co. division of SS ltd. Vehicle kits
- Walker Model Services kits and Detail Parts
- On-Trak Models kits and Detail Parts
- MDC Roundhouse HO scale Shay kits and Detail Parts
- LeeTown Models Rail Trucks
- Rogers Locomotive Works On3/On30 Freight Car kits
- Russ Simpson HOn3 Rolling Stock kits and All scales Decals
- PBL / Foothill Model Works S scale Structure kits
- Gloor Craft Models kits and Detail Parts
- N scale of Nevada kits and Detail Parts
- Keith Camino and Darr Scale Models Freight Car kits
- Banta Model Works Detail Parts and Resin Structure kits
- Building & Structure Co. S scale Structure kits
- Don Winter select O scale kits and Detail Parts
- (and probably a few more).
Wit And Wisdom Models
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
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Products
Structures: unique structure kits
Notes
The company is making products that are based on John Armstrong's ideas, plans, and models.
Yelton Models
(last reviewed on 11/04/2022)
Products
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.