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The Full Listing

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 02/26/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

1517A Northgate Mile

City:

Idaho Falls

State:

Idaho

Zip Code:

83401

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(951) 780-5104

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 10/17/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(315) 641-7165

Founder(s):

Josh ????

Products

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 10/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

4521 Reinmiller Road

City:

Joplin

State:

Missouri

Zip Code:

64804

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

Phone:

(417) 206-9700

Fax:

(417) 659-9446

Founder(s):

Darin Stratton

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.

History

This is the public sales web site for Stratton Systems, Inc., doing business as "B2B Replicas".

3D Building Models

(last reviewed on 07/17/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

3DP Train Store

Products

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

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

3D Central

(last reviewed on 03/04/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

3D Printing Service

City:

Muncy

State:

Pennsylvania

Zip Code:

17756

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(570) 940-9448

Founder(s):

Matthew Herman

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: hoppers

Scenery: cones, dumpsters

Structures: bus stop

Track Components: non-operating switch machines

Vehicles: forklift

Notes

This company, operating somewhat similar to the former Shapeways company, prints and sells 3D-printed parts and railroad equipment for scale modelers. The products are sold by independent companies or individuals, but printed and shipped by 3D Central. Models are printed on-demand, meaning that it may take a week or longer before it is shipped.

History

The company was started in 2023.

3DP Train

(last reviewed on 07/18/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

3D Printing Service

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

David Kmecik

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge CN passenger and MOW cars

Scenery: detailing parts, figures

Structures: water tank, PRY shelter, phonebooth

Notes

This company, operating somewhat similar to the former Shapeways, prints and sells 3D-printed parts and railroad equipment for scale modelers. The products are sold by independent companies or individuals, but printed and shipped by 3DP Train. Models are printed on-demand, meaning that it may take a week or longer before it is shipped.

3dPrint64

(last reviewed on 10/19/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Etsy Store

City:

Saint-Georges

Province:

Quebec

Country:

Canada

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Products

3D-printed products

Scenery: items used by automobiles (ramps, signs)

Structures: many homes, garages, restaurants, bars kits

ACMEDAK

(last reviewed on 10/22/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Founder(s):

Tim Mulina

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: cast resin modular wall sections (proposed)

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 10/20/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

2274 SE Shiloh Rd.

City:

Billings

State:

Montana

Zip Code:

59106

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(406) 651-8199

Fax:

(406) 655-1981

Products

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

History

The company was started in 1986.

Ag Farm Toys

(last reviewed on 10/20/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

811 Gunder Estates Blvd

City:

Clermont

State:

Iowa

Zip Code:

52135

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(563) 423-5128

Founder(s):

Tracy Johnson

Products

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.

Allegheny Scale Models

(last reviewed on 10/29/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

470 Schooley's Mountain Road, Suite 117

City:

Hackettstown

State:

New Jersey

Zip Code:

07840

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(908) 436-7581

Founder(s):

Jack McGarry

Products

Locomotives: brass standard- and narrow-gauge

Rolling Stock: brass and plastic narrow-gauge

Structures: Sn2 kits, Sn3 kits

Notes

Inventory varies.

Amazon

(last reviewed on 11/03/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

Products

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 11/04/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

State:

California

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

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 Models

(last reviewed on 11/17/2024)

NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

11770 Green Oak Industrial Dr

City:

Whitmore Lake

State:

Michigan

Zip Code:

48189

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(734) 449-1100

Owner(s):

Karen Bashista Hanger

Founder(s):

Ron Bashista

YouTube Channel:

view

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 11/05/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Florence

State:

Kentucky

Web Site:

visit

Products

Structures: 28mm kits, intended for war-gaming hobby, may work for S-scale

B.T.S.

(last reviewed on 03/27/2025)

NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

1782 Trinity Rd

City:

Belington

State:

West Virginia

Zip Code:

26250-7621

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(304) 823-3729

Founder(s):

Bill and Diane Wade

Products

Catalog: view

Layout Scenery: S, Sn3 bridge kits

Locomotives: steam, diesel, Sn3, Sn2, detailing parts.

Rolling Stock: standard-, narrow-gauge freight, caboose, MOW, detailing parts, trucks, loads

Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts, vegetation

Structures: laser-cut kits, detailing parts, signs, posters

Trackside: crossbucks

Notes

Address is for mail orders only; they are not set up for visitors.

History

Started as a brick-n-mortar hobby store in 1979 called Bill's Train Shop. In 1984 they changed to a mail-order business. In 1991 they produced their first kit (an S-scale one). In 1996 they bought both Amity Star Models and took over SouthWind Models' brass detailing parts (only). In 1997 they bought Sn3/On3 Rio Grande Models products. In April 1998 they bought Master Creations, which was a laser-cut kit manufacturer that started in 1984, and were a sub-contractor for B.T.S.' kits. In 2005 B.T.S. moved to West Virginia. Bill also created and ran the "S/Sn3 Buyers Guide" magazine, published six times per year from 1993 through 1999 (its name was changed to "S/Sn3 Modeling Guide" in 1995).

banta modelworks

(last reviewed on 11/16/2024)

NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

421 Hopkins Road

City:

Dummerston

State:

Vermont

Zip Code:

05301

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Twitter:

visit

Phone:

(800) 653-8214 orders only

Fax:

(802) 254-6831

Founder(s):

Bill Banta

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

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, who had bought the Tomalco track product line (only). Bill sold the narrow-gauge track products to P-B-L shortly after acquiring them. 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 11/10/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 609

City:

Bar Mills

State:

Maine

Zip Code:

04004

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(207) 929-3400

Founder(s):

Art Fahie

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

Scenery: fences

Structures: craftsman-style kits

Notes

They have an Sn2 layout, Wharf Street, in the lobby of their building. The building was based on a banta model works kit that he liked, and so had contractors build a 1:1 version of it, in which the company has their headquarters.
Art Fahie reviews his company's product lines.

History

The company was started in 2000. In November 2023 Art announces that he will retire in 2025 and announces that Len Ledlum (current employee) will take over the company.

Berkshire Valley Models

(last reviewed on 03/08/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

438 Morgan Woods Rd.

City:

Fenton

State:

Missouri

Zip Code:

63026

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(314) 401-4005

Founder(s):

Richard Rands

Products

Scenery: animals, detailing parts

Structures: home kits; detailing parts

Vehicles: tow-truck hoist, horse-drawn wagons

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. In March 2024, the company bought out the product line of American Model Builders from John Hitzeman's estate. The transfer included CAD drawings, instruction sheets, and masters (no inventory). Rich indicated that he will incorporate the products into his line-up.

BFS-Modelle

(last reviewed on 11/19/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

Karl-Marx-Allee 69a

City:

Berlin

Postal Code:

10243

Country:

Germany

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

030/37308620

Founder(s):

Bernard Kunze

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: pre-built fire stations; roll-up doors also available

History

BFS stands for "Bernard's Fire Station".

BIG Indoor Trains

(last reviewed on 11/20/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Springfield

State:

Ohio

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Paul Race

Products

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.

Black Forest Hobby Supply

(last reviewed on 08/12/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

10105 E Via Linda, Suite 103-330

City:

Scottsdale

State:

Arizona

Zip Code:

85258

e-mail:

send

Products

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

Notes

In August 2024 their web site seems to be gone.

Blair Line, LLC

(last reviewed on 11/25/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 1136

City:

Carthage

State:

Missouri

Zip Code:

64836

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(471) 388-7857

Founder(s):

Dale & Karla Rush

Products

S Products Page: view

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 11/25/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

60 Sunrise Point Dr

City:

Bluffton

State:

South Carolina

Zip Code:

29909

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(740) 972-0171

Founder(s):

Bob Bowditch

Products

S Products Page: view

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 11/25/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

220 Pine St

City:

Lamont

State:

Iowa

Zip Code:

50650

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(563) 924-2880

Products

S Products Page: view

Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts, vegetation, farming details

Structures: farm buildings; Ertl

Vehicles: various brands; TractorFab dealer

Brass Trains

(last reviewed on 11/26/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

10515 SE 115th Ave

City:

Ocala

State:

Florida

Zip Code:

34472

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(352) 292-4116

Fax:

(352) 292-4122

Founder(s):

Dan Glasure

Products

Locomotives: brass standard- and narrow-gauge

Rolling Stock: brass standard- and narrow-gauge

Structures: various brands' kits

Notes

In 2007 they released a 300+ book called "Brass Model Trains", which included photos and details of many brass models, and interviews with some of the key manufacturers and individuals involved in the model brass industry.

History

The company was started in 2005.

Builders in Scale

(last reviewed on 11/26/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. box 1427

City:

Mukilteo

State:

Washington

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

C. C. Crow

Products

Miscellaneous: drawings, tools, weathering materials

Scenery: snow, sand, mud, seaweed, fences, rocks

Scratchbuilding: metal siding/roofing

Structures: shingles

C. C. Crow

(last reviewed on 11/26/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. box 1427

City:

Mukilteo

State:

Washington

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Products

Scratchbuilding: hydrocal brick walls

Structures: D&RGW roundhouse walls

Cartesian Junction

(last reviewed on 11/28/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

eBay Store

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Scenery: detailing parts

Structures: structure kits

Notes

This company sells only through 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 03/20/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

1255 Coan Drive

City:

Locust Grove

State:

Georgia

Zip Code:

30248

Postal Code:

(770) 847-0076

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Sherri Johnson and Yolanda Hayes

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

3D-printed products

Boats: row boat, kayaks

Electronics: InvisaTrax Transport System

Rolling Stock: Snowplow

Scenery: hundreds of figures, animals, 11 web pages of detailing parts!

Structures: tents, booths

Trackside: Cantenary Towers

Vehicles: Santa Claus sleigh, 1940s Tucker, truck bed, 1970s utility truck, carriage, buggy

Notes

The company introduced their InvisaTrax system in April 2024. The American-made system allows for animations of all types to be fully hidden under scenery, to animate items such as automobiles, bicycle riders, swimmers, boats, airplanes, etc.

History

The two ladies who own the company started by making only S-scale products, as that is their primary interest. However, as other modelers discovered their product line, they started requesting that they'd make them available in their scales, too. A brief article about the two ladies can be found here.

CB's Designs

(last reviewed on 09/22/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

3DP Train Store

City:

Little Rock

State:

Arkansas

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Carl Brannin

Products

3D-printed products

Boats: life boat, barge, canoe, fishing boat

Rolling Stock: caboose

Scenery: detailing parts, figures, animals

Structures: detailing parts, teepee, restaurant signs, gallows, food-stand

Vehicles: stagecoaches, automobiles, ice-cream cart, bicycles, rickshaw, motorcycle, scooter

Notes

The company indicates that most items can be produced in other scales, so if you see something listed that is not available in S-scale, just ask.

History

The company only sold through Shapeways. For a while they were listed on the 3DP Train's web site, but showed no S-scale items. In early 2025, that listing went away and they are now on eBay.

Clever Models LLC

(last reviewed on 12/01/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Owner(s):

David Miecznikowski

Products

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", but it is now a father-son operation.

Coastmans Scenic Products

(last reviewed on 12/02/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(360) 820-3553

Owner(s):

Roger Rasmussen

Products

Scenery: high-quality models of trees; branches, trunks, general vegetation

Structures: carries KMP Models logging-related kits

History

The company was started in 2010.

Cohn's Custom

(last reviewed on 11/28/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

State:

Connecticut

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Joshua R. Cohn

Products

American Flyer accessories

Miscellaneous: 3D-printing service; railroad-themed apparel

Rolling Stock: freight car loads

Structures: custom accessories; reproduction parts

Notes

The owner does not have a web site. He can be found at local train shows. He specializes in American Flyer/S products, and freight car loads.


(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)

(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)

(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)

(image copyright © Pieter Roos; used by permission)

Crescent Locomotive Works

(last reviewed on 12/16/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

eBay Store

City:

Gainesville

State:

Georgia

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

David Duhamel

Products

Scenery: pallets

Scratchbuilding: blackened brass chain

Structures: laser-cut wooden kits of service platforms, loading dock

History

The eBay store was started in 2002.

Crystal River Products

(last reviewed on 04/02/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

West Jordan

State:

Utah

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(435) 830-8101

Owner(s):

Rand and Seth Johnson

Founder(s):

Tom Fitzgerald

Products

Structures: laser-cut kits

Notes

Kits are manufactured when ordered.

History

Tom Fitzgerald started the company in the late-1990s. Father and son Rand and Seth Johnson acquired the company in 2018. It took them a while to convert the previous kits into the new tools that they are using. They took a break in mid-2022, but started back up again late 2023. In May 2024, the company sold their HO-scale product line to McCarville Studios, but they will continue to produce their O- and S-scale products.

Cults 3D

(last reviewed on 12/03/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Service Company

City:

Paris

Country:

France

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

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 04/23/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Mocksville

State:

North Carolina

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Products

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: C&O speeder

Scenery: road-work signs & cones, chainsaw, fire-call box, construction trailer, jackstands

Scratchbuilding: cinder blocks

Structures: office furniture, refrigerator, security cameras, above-ground backyard pool

Vehicles: truck detailing parts (work truck beds), trailers, loads, snowmobile, farming

Notes

They used to sell on Shapeways, but now they make some of their products available via their Facebook page.

History

Started in 2011.

D C Toy Trucks

(last reviewed on 12/05/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

P.O. Box 134

City:

Spencer

State:

Iowa

Zip Code:

51301

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(712) 262-5503

Fax:

(712) 262-5504

Founder(s):

Dean & Carol Riessen

Products

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 12/07/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

44718 SD HWY 34

City:

Madison

State:

South Dakota

Zip Code:

57042

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(605) 256-6676

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.

Dave's Decals

(last reviewed on 12/09/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 1

City:

Farmington

State:

Kentucky

Zip Code:

42040-0001

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(270) 970-5400

Products

Decals: for structures

Structures: wall decals

Dave's Model Railway Stuff

(last reviewed on 04/26/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Founder(s):

David Yale

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

3D-printed products

Scenery: fire hydrants, mailboxes

Structures: interior and exterior detailing parts (chairs, tables, workshop power tools, fire extinguishers)

Track Components: Canadian switch stands

Vehicles: small trailers, wagon wheels, baggage cart

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is now trying to transition to a new format. Check the web site for the latest.

Deben LLC

(last reviewed on 04/12/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

910 Millvale Place

City:

Lawrenceville

State:

Georgia

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(770) 666-8100

Founder(s):

Debbie and Richard Bendever

Products

S Products Page: view

Scenery: detailing parts

Structures: FinestKind Models kits, details

Vehicles: various brands

Notes

This company is still for sale.

History

In early 2023 they announced that the company is for sale.

Deerfield River Laser

(last reviewed on 12/10/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

92 Parkview St.

City:

Ludlow

State:

Massachusetts

Zip Code:

01056

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(413) 610-0588

Founder(s):

Ed Fillion

Products

S Products Page: view

Boats: boats and barges

Structures: Wiscasset waterfront kits

Del's Variety

(last reviewed on 12/25/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

eBay Store

City:

Winsted

State:

Connecticut

Web Site:

visit

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

Depots by John

(last reviewed on 12/10/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 210674

City:

Milwaukee

State:

Wisconsin

Zip Code:

53221

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

John Dornfeld

Products

S Products Page: view

Miscellaneous: custom builder of structures

Structures: garage/shed kit

History

Depots By John was established in 1984 to provide various services to railroad historians, architects and model railroaders.

Des Plaines Hobbies

(last reviewed on 12/10/2024)

NASG member

NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

1524 Lee Street

City:

Des Plaines

State:

Illinois

Zip Code:

60018-1517

Web Site:

visit

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, River Raisin Models, underframes, grab irons, brake sets, roofs, ladders, doors

Structures: various brands

Track Components: Fox Valley, Lionel, MTH

History

The store was started in 1983, a brick-n-mortar hobby store that carries all the model railroading scales. The store subsequently bought the following companies: S Scale America (1994), Chesapeake Models (1995), Plano Model Products (1997; S-scale parts only, such as etched-metal roofwalks), Microscale Industries (2005; S-scale decals only), Details Associates (2005, S-scale product line only), Pacific Rail Shops (2006), Mullet River Model Works (2015), and Oregon Rail Supply's S-scale signals (year unknown). Note that when Des Plaines Hobbies bought Pacific Rail Shops, they bought the tooling and the name; they did not buy PRS' current inventory, which owners John and Felix Verser continued to sell until gone under their other company name Gold Coast Models. Des Plaines Hobbies releases new S-scale products under their "S Scale America" brand. The best way to describe this is that owner Ron Sebastian used S Scale America as their manufacturing arm. It seems that that arm has effectively stopped when Ron passed away. His son-in-law Matt Gaudinsky has started a new company called Scale America that gathers a number of different companies, including S Scale America, to continue to produce items, including S, but as of 2023 has not released any information.

Diorama Supplies

(last reviewed on 12/14/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

dr. Kirill Yordanov 65-2

City:

Varna

Postal Code:

9010

Country:

Bulgaria

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

359-876-556-999

Founder(s):

Sergey Kostyna

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Scenery: detailing parts, figures, animals, mini scenes

Structures: Victorian-style home

Vehicles: automobiles, detailing parts, motorcycles

DMS Engineering

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Products

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: U.S. Military Railroad (Civil War-era) cars

Structures: interior of a barbershop with shoe-shining service

Vehicles: 1920s Steam Shovel

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Dwarvin

(last reviewed on 12/16/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(866) 285-5840

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

Electronics: infrared detection circuits, crossing bell

Structures: swan-neck lamps, rafter lamps

History

On March 1, 2023 Dwarvin Enterprises Ltd. was purchased by Trainz.com, Inc. Going forward products will be manufactured by, and fulfilled through, Trainz.com.

East West Rail Service

(last reviewed on 12/16/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

4778 Habits Glen Ct.

City:

Cincinnati

State:

Ohio

Zip Code:

45244

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Al Castellani

Products

Decals: freight car decals for their kits

Miscellaneous: can do custom work

Rolling Stock: freight car kits

Structures: laser-cut kits, trestles, abutments

Trackside: crossbucks

eBay

(last reviewed on 01/18/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Auction Site

Web Site:

visit

Products

American Flyer accessories

Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, American Models, original American Flyer, etc.

Miscellaneous: reference materials

Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH, American Models, original American Flyer, etc.

Scenery: figures

Structures: various brands

Track Components: various brands

Trackside: original AF billboards

Vehicles: various brands

Etsy

(last reviewed on 01/24/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Etsy Store

Web Site:

visit

Products

Layout Scenery: street mats

Scenery: figures, detailing parts

Structures: dioramas, digital photo backdrops for interiors

Vehicles: various brands, detailing parts, wheels

Evergreen Hill Designs, LLC

(last reviewed on 03/19/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Elizabeth

State:

Colorado

Zip Code:

80107

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(303) 503-5810

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.

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:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(828) 818-1404

YouTube Channel:

view

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

Farm Factor 3D

(last reviewed on 02/04/2025)

NASG member

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Founder(s):

Jeff Hintz

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Scenery: figures, cows, detailing parts

Structures: farm-related kits, details, storage tanks

Vehicles: farming equipment, tractor parts, wheels & tires

Frenchman River Model Works

(last reviewed on 02/15/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 86

City:

Langdon

State:

North Dakota

Zip Code:

58249

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Jim Cleveland

Products

S Products Page: view

Boats: manufactures kits

Layout Scenery: seawall walls (stone, pilings)

Scenery: detailing parts

Structures: dock-related details; awnings

History

The company was started in 1994 as "JD Innovations", but changed their name to the current one in 2004.

friscofactory

(last reviewed on 03/17/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Frisco

State:

Texas

Web Site:

visit

Products

3D-printed products

Miscellaneous: 1:64 storage/display shelf

Scenery: detailing parts for structure interiors, garages, etc.

Structures: 3D-printed kits or assembled models

Grain Builder

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Founder(s):

Jay Lauderman

Products

3D-printed products

Structures: detailing parts for modeling the grain industry, platforms, stairs, lights, transformers, ladder cage, and much more

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

HDCustomDesign

(last reviewed on 11/08/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

eBay Store

City:

Hickory

State:

North Carolina

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Heath Darnell

Products

3D-printed products

Structures: various 3D-printed kits

History

The company was started in 2019.

He6agon

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Products

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

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Henning's Trains

(last reviewed on 03/13/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

128 South Line Street

City:

Lansdale

State:

Pennsylvania

Zip Code:

19446

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(215) 362-2442

Products

American Flyer accessories

Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid, Kadee couplers, smoke fluid, original A.F. parts, replacement wheels

Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers

Scenery: Lionel figures

Structures: Lionel stations

Track Components: Bright Boy

Trackside: Lionel telephone poles

Train Sets: Lionel freight

Hiawatha Hobbies

(last reviewed on 03/13/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

2026 Silvernail Road

City:

Pewaukee

State:

Wisconsin

Zip Code:

53072

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(262) 544-4131

Products

S Products Page: view

American Flyer accessories

Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge

Locomotives: Lionel

Rolling Stock: MTH, Lionel

Structures: Lionel bridges, stations

Track Components: American Models, Lionel

Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight

Hidden River Manufacturing

(last reviewed on 03/15/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

6013 High Ridge Circle

City:

Weston

State:

Wisconsin

Zip Code:

54476

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

D. Scott Peterson

Products

Structures: laser-cut kits

Notes

The address is a mailing address only.

History

The company was started in 2014.

Innovative Hobby Supply

(last reviewed on 07/16/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

11610 Jay St NW

City:

Coon Rapids

State:

Minnesota

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(763) 231-7847

Products

S Products Page: view

Decals: reflective road signs, sign post kits, vehicle decals, structure/sign decals, metal foil decals

Layout Scenery: paper foliage

Miscellaneous: diorama bases

Scenery: vinyl peel-and-stick roadways (straight & curved), parking lots, drag strip

Structures: paper kits, patterned paper sheets

Vehicles: chrome metal foil, roadways, stands/bases

Inter-Action Hobbies

(last reviewed on 04/07/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 1021

City:

Chase

Province:

British Columbia

Postal Code:

V0E 1M0

Country:

Canada

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Founder(s):

Darryl Jacobs

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Locomotives: Fairmont speeder (static)

Scenery: chemical lab kit, rocket ship ride, pallets, cinder blocks, dumpster, road covers and drains, vending machines, ice machine, phone booth

Structures: mobile home kit (detailing kit available separately), 1950s gas pump, machine shop tools, greenhouse (conservatory; detailing kit also available), moonshiners shed

Iowa Scaled Engineering

(last reviewed on 08/08/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

22750 County Road 37

City:

Elbert

State:

Colorado

Zip Code:

80106

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Nathan Holmes and Michael Petersen

Products

S Products Page: view

Electronics: DCC and sound components, block detector

Scenery: galvanized culvert pipes

Structures: farming bins

Iron Horse Hobbies SMK

(last reviewed on 01/05/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Gulfport

State:

Mississippi

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Brian J

Products

3D-printed products

Structures: various models available as kits or pre-assembled

ITLA Scale Models

(last reviewed on 01/15/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Country:

Canada

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(404) 462-4463

Owner(s):

Renee and Nick Masney

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: wall detailing parts

History

The company started in 2008 as "Image That! Laser Art". In 2010 they released a number of their kits in S-scale, but then stopped doing so. In 2012 the Masney's bought the company and renamed it to the abbreviated ITLA.

James Regier's Models

(last reviewed on 12/07/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

St. Louis

State:

Missouri

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Founder(s):

James Regier

Products

3D-printed products

Structures: windmill, grain bin

Vehicles: vintage steam traction engine

Notes

James lists his available products in a document on the Google web site

JP 3D

(last reviewed on 07/25/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

2330 Sunset Ridge Drive

City:

Salina

State:

Kansas

Zip Code:

67401

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(785) 488-7457

Founder(s):

Jimmie Pottberg

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 07/27/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

2716 Erie Boulevard East

City:

Syracuse

State:

New York

Zip Code:

13224

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(315) 451-6551

Products

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 07/27/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

8300 N Westpoint Road

City:

Glencoe

State:

Oklahoma

Zip Code:

74032

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(405) 546-0833

Founder(s):

Justin and Julie Lockwood

Products

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 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Products

Structures: storage tanks; workbench, saw horses, toilet

Vehicles: farming equipment; toolboxes, suitcase weights

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Kanuck Valley Models

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Founder(s):

Jozef van Eenbergen

Products

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: Archbar trucks

Scenery: heavy lumber mill

Structures: vertical steam engine and boiler, saw mill items

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

KMP Models

(last reviewed on 08/11/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

710 NW Elizabeth Dr

City:

Corvallis

State:

Oregon

Zip Code:

97330

Web Site:

visit

Products

Rolling Stock: logging cars (couplers, no trucks)

Structures: on-site logging machinery, sawmill, outbuildings

History

The company started in 1993. The KMP Models own web site seems to have disappeared, but the kits are now available via Coastmans Scenic Products.

Lake Junction Models LLC

(last reviewed on 11/02/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

673 N. Forest Ave.

City:

Webster Groves

State:

Missouri

Zip Code:

63119-1925

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Bill Hoss

Products

Miscellaneous: tools, bending jigs

Rolling Stock: caboose kits, detailing parts

Structures: laser-cut, 3D-printed kits

Trackside: PRR, B&O signs

Leadville Shops (The)

(last reviewed on 04/05/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

3021 Mountain Shadows Dr

City:

Lakewood

State:

Colorado

Zip Code:

80215

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Robert Stears, Doug Junda

Products

Decals: narrow-gauge decals

Locomotives: wheels, detailing parts, Sn3 tender truck kits

Rolling Stock: brass Sn3 trucks, detailing parts

Structures: laser-cut wooden kits

Track Components: turnout frog kits

History

The company was merged into The San Juan Model Company in 2018.

Lehigh Valley Models

(last reviewed on 07/17/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

79 Hidden Hill Farm Lane

City:

York

State:

Pennsylvania

Zip Code:

17403

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(717) 747-0493

Owner(s):

Phil Kerr

Founder(s):

Frank Titman

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: craftsman-style kits

Vehicles: craftsman-style kits

Notes

Their kits primarily consist of Northeastern Scale Lumber basswood, card-stock, 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.

Leopard Architectural Models

(last reviewed on 10/16/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

36580 Garretts Cove Drive

City:

Eastlake

State:

Ohio

Zip Code:

44095

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(440) 462-8848

Founder(s):

Ed Enyedy

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Structures: kits for buildings from the 1880s to the 1920s

Lights 4 Models

(last reviewed on 11/12/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

2460 Tevis Ann Ct

City:

Dublin

State:

Ohio

Zip Code:

43016

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

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 01/26/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

Products

American Flyer accessories

Electronics: transformers, TMCC, Legacy, etc.

Locomotives: steam, diesel, smoke fluid

Rolling Stock: freight, passenger, MOW, caboose, trucks, wheelsets, couplers

Scenery: figures

Structures: Piggy-back unloader

Track Components: track system, turnouts, railjoiners

Trackside: telephone poles

Train Sets: passenger, freight

Notes

One of the main manufacturers of S-scale products. Lionel owns the "American Flyer" name and produces S-scale products under that name.

History

In 2006 Lionel announced that it had officially taken over the assets of K-Line, including inventory, intellectual property, tooling, and trademarks, after it won its trademark lawsuit against K-Line. Lionel made a deal with Sanda Kan, K-Line's principal manufacturer and creditor, who in turn worked out a deal with K-Line's bankers. Lionel from then on controlled and operated the K-Line brand and has the right to completely own it in the future. The 0-4-0 switcher and the end-cab switcher that K-Line had previously announced for S-scale were abandoned. That year they announced the products will be sold under the brand name "K-Line by Lionel" and will appear in packaging that is different from Lionel's standard boxes. A Lionel representative at the large train show in Springfield, MA in January 2025 mentioned that Lionel will no longer be manufacturing any more S products. Apparently their focus is now on the HO-scale market. They are only selling remaining inventory.

Maker World

(last reviewed on 10/04/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

3D-print/CAD File Seller

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

Miscellaneous: vehicle display stands

Scenery: vehicles and vehicle-related items, such as trailers, stands, ramps, tools; shipping container,

Structures: vehicle-related buildings, such as garages, street sections, parking lots

Notes

This company makes files available from individuals and companies that you can download and use to 3D-print yourself.

Marbelup Models

(last reviewed on 01/28/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Perth

State:

Western Australia

Country:

Australia

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Products

3D-printed products

Locomotives: Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR) diesel kits

Rolling Stock: Sn42 (Sn3-1/2) Australian-prototype models

Scenery: detailing parts, sheep load

Structures: Australian prototype kits

Notes

This company only focuses on WAGR prototypes in Sn42 (S-scale models on HO-scale track). Orders are printed on-demand. The actual printing is done by "i.Materialise" in Belgium. A 25% deposit is required to place an order, with PayPal being preferred.

History

The company was started in 2013. They indicated in 2023 that they are taking a break in accepting orders.

Mark's Model Works

(last reviewed on 08/20/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

47 Raukawa Street

City:

Stokes Valley

Province:

Lower Hutt, Wellington

Postal Code:

5019

Country:

New Zealand

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

0272521962

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 08/20/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

321 W Maple St

City:

Roland

State:

Iowa

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(515) 231-3177

Founder(s):

Dale and Pat Matsen

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 11/23/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

eBay Store

Web Site:

visit

Products

3D-printed products

Miscellaneous: tools organizers

Scratchbuilding: doors

Structures: 3D-printed kits

McCarville Studios

(last reviewed on 04/21/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Mike McCarville

Products

Structures: Colorado-based narrow-gauge wooden kits

Notes

Note that the company removes kits from their web site that are no longer in stock. If you are a looking for a possible re-run of a particular kit, see our Product Gallery section for a full historical listing of their kits.

History

In April 2025 the company removed all of their S- and O-scale kits from their two web sites. It appears that they simply sold the in-stock kits and aren't making any new ones.

Merritt 3D Designs & Printing

(last reviewed on 03/04/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

1001 Quail Run

City:

Erwin

State:

Tennessee

Zip Code:

37650

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(423) 735-8961

Founder(s):

Benjamin Merritt

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Locomotives: ET&WNC Motorcar 1

Rolling Stock: ET&WNC passenger cars, ET&WNC caboose, brake system parts

Structures: ET&WNC water tank, spout

Trackside: milepost, whistle post

Messick's

(last reviewed on 08/21/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

1475 Strickler Rd

City:

Mount Joy

State:

Pennsylvania

Zip Code:

17552

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(800) 222-3373

Fax:

(717) 367-6662

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.

Mike Rose Hobbies

(last reviewed on 08/22/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

City:

Dartmouth

State:

Massachusetts

Zip Code:

02747

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(508) 996-9728

Products

Structures: concrete phone booth

Miller Engineering

(last reviewed on 08/08/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 282

City:

New Canaan

State:

Connecticut

Zip Code:

06903

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Christopher Miller

Products

Structures: animated, lighted billboards, window signs

MillsTech Model Shop

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Products

3D-printed products

Structures: Dr. Who Tardis

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Mine Mount Models

(last reviewed on 10/24/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Bernardsville

State:

New Jersey

Zip Code:

07924

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Ron Klaiss

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

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.


 (image copyright © used by permission)
The rotating stand in the dead-center of the photo shows S.

Mini Truck & Tractor

(last reviewed on 10/20/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

1915 69th Street

City:

Windsor Heights

State:

Iowa

Zip Code:

50324

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(515) 987-8029

Founder(s):

Adam Suntken

Products

Structures: farming structures

Vehicles: diecast farming equipment (various brands)

History

The company was started in 2014. In 2016 they bought Standi Toys Inc.

Miniature Industries

(last reviewed on 12/26/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

540 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 305

City:

Miami

State:

Florida

Zip Code:

33131-2636

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(786) 763-3718

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Structures: grain industry detailing kits (e.g. dust collection, exterior stairs, bulk weigher, conveyors, dryer, grain probe and station, spouts, aeration fan, transloader, backflow valve)

Vehicles: ammonia tank trailers

History

The company was started in 2020.

Model Mechanic (The)

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Founder(s):

Steve Nasburg

Products

3D-printed products

Scenery: exterior details

Structures: interior details

Vehicles: parts for detailing or building vehicles, cranes, storage tanks, farming equipment, grapples

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Model Railroad & Space Models

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Founder(s):

Barry Clements

Products

3D-printed products

Structures: conveyor unloader

Vehicles: bulk dry-goods, tank trailers

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Model Railroading Details

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

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

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Model Scenery World

(last reviewed on 03/31/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Parker

State:

Colorado

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Airplanes: UFOs

Boats: canoes

Rolling Stock: wheel-holding rack for flat cars

Scenery: pallets, dumpsters, crates, barrels, ghost, 40-foot containers, escalator stairs, tents

Structures: various building types

Track Components: track clips for Lionel's track system

Trackside: tunnel portals

Model Tech Studios

(last reviewed on 08/27/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 1497

City:

North Hampton

State:

New Hampshire

Zip Code:

03862

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

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 08/27/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Structures: industrial scaffolding, platforms, ducts, elevator parts, asphalt tank storage, grating, farming, add-on details, industrial ladders, towers

Model Train Market

(last reviewed on 10/10/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

eBay Store

Web Site:

visit

Products

Locomotives: various

Rolling Stock: various

Structures: various

Track Components: various

Monster Modelworks

(last reviewed on 11/30/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Colorado Springs

State:

Colorado

Zip Code:

80918

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(719) 694-2999

Founder(s):

Jimmy Simmons

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

S Products Page: view

Scratchbuilding: pre-printed paper sheets

Structures: kits

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.

Motrak Models

(last reviewed on 08/28/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

717 Windsor Lane

City:

Martinsville

State:

Virginia

Zip Code:

24112

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(813) 476-4784

Founder(s):

Jeff Adams

Products

Rolling Stock: various loads (not listed on their site; ask them for a listing)

Structures: laser-cut kits, detailing parts

History

The company was started in 2003, focusing on freight car loads. In 2006 they added laser-cut structure kits to their product line.

Mount Blue Model Co

(last reviewed on 12/28/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Carver

State:

Massachusetts

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Products

Decals: for Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes freight cars

Rolling Stock: Sn2 car kits

Structures: laser-cut kits

History

The company was started in 2006.

Narrow Gauge Modeling Co.

(last reviewed on 04/06/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

1140 Riverview Rd.

City:

Dauphin

State:

Pennsylvania

Zip Code:

17018

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(717) 474-8399

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.

New Creations Victorian Railroad Buildings

(last reviewed on 04/21/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 9352

City:

Bakersfield

State:

California

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Founder(s):

Alan Rogers

Products

Structures: several prototype-based laser-cut kits

History

The company was started as an O-scale kit manufacturer, but have expanded into S as well. In April 2025, their web site disappeared suddenly.

New Zealand Finescale

(last reviewed on 04/10/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Christchurch

Country:

New Zealand

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Lawrence, Jill, and Haydn Boul

Products

3D-printed products

Electronics: pre-wired locomotive LED, speaker, DCC adapter board

Locomotives: NZR locomotive kits, coreless motors, detailing parts, backheads, wheels, NZR couplers, numberboards, piston rods

Miscellaneous: micro reamers, taps, metric drill bits, screws

Rolling Stock: gondola and hopper car kits, detailing parts, NZR couplers, passenger car trucks

Scenery: figures, horses, vegetation, mining cart, cream cans, milk cans, pulleys and cranks

Structures: NZR Station Latrine, many detailing parts, station poster boards, ladders

Track Components: yard ground throw, fishplates

Trackside: semaphores, kits for animating them, signal box kit, ground throws

Vehicles: horse-drawn carriage, 1936 Austin Ruby, windshield wipers

Notes

The company specializes in 3D-printed, etched-brass kits and details, and metal cast parts. They are focused on the New Zealand Railway prototype, i.e. Sn42, but many items can be used by other modelers. Their figures are very nicely details and to-scale.

Ngineering

(last reviewed on 09/01/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

20024 NE Bridlewood Road

City:

Battle Ground

State:

Washington

Zip Code:

98604

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(360) 687-6224

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. So, browse around their web site and look for actual dimensions to see if any item is compatible with your layout or structure.

History

The company was started in 2002.

nhmodelworks

(last reviewed on 04/09/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

41 Aaron Drive

City:

Manchester

State:

New Hampshire

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(603) 540-8832

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: laser-cut wooden kits

History

The company was started in 2021.

Northwestern Scale Models

(last reviewed on 10/05/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Scenery: traffic cones, industrial dumpsters

Structures: modern bus stop

Track Components: non-operational switch machines

History

The company was started in 2023. Their products are printed through 3D Central.

Northwoods Models

(last reviewed on 02/10/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Homosassa

State:

Florida

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Michael Polsgrove

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: SOO Line-prototype based structure kits

Trackside: Western Railroad Supply Autoflag #5 Wig-Wag

History

In 2023 the company changed its name from SooParts to Northwoods Models.

Old School Model Works

(last reviewed on 11/04/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

7414 Burton Drive

City:

Liberty Township

State:

Ohio

Zip Code:

45044

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(513) 755-7494

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: laser-cut wooden race track structure kits

Outland Models

(last reviewed on 03/26/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Guangzhou

Country:

China

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Products

3D-printed products

Boats: canoes

Scenery: various figure sets, animals, satellite dish, communication tower

Structures: industrial buildings, commercial buildings, homes, sheds, interior details, water towers, background flats

Vehicles: motorcycles, scooters, old-west style horse-and-carriages

P-B-L

(last reviewed on 09/03/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 769

City:

Ukiah

State:

California

Zip Code:

95482

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(707) 462-7680

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)
Bill Peter at the P-B-L booth of the 2024 Sn3 Symposium.

Papermau

(last reviewed on 09/04/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Country:

Brazil

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: print-yourself, free paper kits (donation-based)

Perplexing Puzzles Plus

(last reviewed on 11/30/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Nashua

State:

New Hampshire

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: laser-cut wooden kits

Vehicles: covered-wagon wooden kit

Phoenix Precision Models

(last reviewed on 04/12/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(623) 551-2548

Products

3D-printed products

Scenery: ladders, dumpsters, pallets, crates, tires, fuel dump, gas pumps, sacks, street lamp

Structures: brick walls, wall capstones, container office, skylights, food prep counter, work table

Trackside: IR sensor boxes

Vehicles: construction-related, Jeeps, truck-frames load

History

The company was started in 2023. This company is owned by the same owners who own Tru-Color Paint.

Pinelas Miniatures

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Founder(s):

R. Pinelas

Products

3D-printed products

Boats: Zodiac, Zodiac Hurricane, kayak, flat-bottom boat, boat trailer

Scenery: hand truck (dolly), 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, bathtub, pool float, washer/dryer combo

Vehicles: food cart, ambulance body (only), firetruck bell, boat trailer

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Plasticville

(last reviewed on 09/05/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

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 01/16/2025)

Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

6 Storeybrooke Drive

City:

Newburyport

State:

Massachusetts

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

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 11/12/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 133

City:

Washingtonville

State:

Ohio

Zip Code:

44490-0133

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(330) 719-0264

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.

Poverty Flats Model Company

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

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

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Print Station 3D

(last reviewed on 10/01/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: freight car load

Scenery: dumpster, stacked bags, storage container, storage tank

Structures: various building kits

PTF Designs

(last reviewed on 12/25/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Verona

State:

Pennsylvania

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: flat background buildings

Rail Scale Models

(last reviewed on 09/07/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

514 Angel's Way Lane

City:

Horse Shoe

State:

North Carolina

Zip Code:

28742

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(248) 421-6276

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.

Reviresco

(last reviewed on 09/08/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Hoquiam

State:

Washington

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

John McEwan

Products

Airplanes: paper-based kits

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 09/09/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

North Port

State:

Florida

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Products

S Products Page: view

Miscellaneous: acrylic paints (former ModelersDP paints), and airbrushing tools

Structures: laser-cut kits

Rio Grande Models

(last reviewed on 09/09/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Santa Clara

State:

California

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Owner(s):

Craig Tribuzi

Founder(s):

Eric Bracher

Products

Decals: D&RGW flat car and box car

Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge freight car, caboose, MOW kits

Scenery: detailing parts

Structures: WSLC kits

Track Components: switch stands

Vehicles: construction tractor kits

History

The company was started in 1970 to produce D&RGW Maintenance-of-Way equipment. Bought by Craig in ????.

RSLaserKits

(last reviewed on 09/11/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Salem

State:

Oregon

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(503) 371-4290

Founder(s):

Richard Shepard

Products

S Products Page: view

Rolling Stock: pickle car kit

Scratchbuilding: doors, screendoors, brick sheet, stairs

Structures: logging equipment structures/machinery, outhouses, laser-cut kits

Vehicles: horse-drawn farm wagon

History

The company started in 2004. An article with photos of the facilities appears in the July 2016 issue of the NASG's Dispatch.

San Juan Details

(last reviewed on 07/24/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

8141 N I-70 Frontage Rd, Suite 5

City:

Arvada

State:

Colorado

Zip Code:

80002

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(303) 284-5072

Founder(s):

Robert Stears, Doug Junda

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

S Products Page: view

Locomotives: old-style bell

Rolling Stock: ladders, underbody brake parts, reefer hardware parts, coach seats, coupler pockets for Sn3

Structures: doors, windows, smoke stack, commercial store front set, station order board, balcony railing

Vehicles: light wagon wheels

Notes

This is part of The San Juan Model Company, which is the division that took over the Grandt Line product line.

Sandy Point Models

(last reviewed on 09/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

Secondary Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Michael Eldridge

Products

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: 3D-printer files for passenger car detailing parts

Structures: laser-cut kits

Scale Hobbyist

(last reviewed on 09/19/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

118 Northeastern Blvd Unit 3 (mailing address only; do not visit)

City:

Nashua

State:

New Hampshire

Zip Code:

03062

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Products

S Products Page: view

Scenery: unpainted plastic figure sets, fences/walls, detailing parts

Structures: Pegasus kits

Scale Model Engineering

(last reviewed on 12/01/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(860) 920-2251

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: loads

Scenery: generator, pumps, jaws-of-life, fire hydrants

Structures: tunnel portal; plans for: bridge, electrical cabinet, tower, passenger station, bait-n-tackle shop

Notes

The company sells only through their eBay store. They produce 3D-printed parts in all scales, including S, as well as printed plans.

Scale Model Homes

(last reviewed on 12/17/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Christopher Petersen

Products

Structures: 1928 Sears model home kit; can build custom homes for your layout

History

Since the early 2000s, the owner has been building model homes for customers.

Scale Model Plans

(last reviewed on 09/19/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Publisher

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: structure plans that can be scaled to S

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 09/17/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Publisher

Country:

United Kingdom

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Founder(s):

John Wiffen

Products

S Products Page: view

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.

Showcase Miniatures

(last reviewed on 03/06/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

13536 County Road 45

City:

Tuskegee

State:

Alabama

Zip Code:

36083

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(334) 750-3276

Owner(s):

Walter and Debbie Vail

Founder(s):

Joe Warren

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 11/07/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Lake Dallas

State:

Texas

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(972) 618-5563

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

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P. O. Box 250004

City:

Plano

State:

Texas

Zip Code:

75025-0004

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Craig Tribuzi

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 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Founder(s):

Gordon McKenzie

Products

3D-printed products

Locomotives: Sn3 domes, smoke stack

Rolling Stock: Sn3 stake pockets set, passenger car roof parts

Structures: bunkhouse door and windows

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Steel Mill Modelers Supply

(last reviewed on 11/24/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Kevin Tully

Products

3D-printed products

Electronics: LED lights in HO-scale fixtures that may be of use in S

Miscellaneous: DVDs (shown as a book on the computer) related to the steel industry

Rolling Stock: loads

Scenery: fire hydrant

Scratchbuilding: many detailing parts, H-column footers, pipe bent (hold/routing pipes through facilities), exterior vents, piping systems and components, roof trusses, corrugated fiberglass panels

Structures: parts for modeling a steel mill and other industrial complexes, most of which are available in S-scale

Trackside: telephone box

Notes

Note that the owner of the company has indicated that they are willing to 3D-print anything in their existing product line in S-scale; just ask.

Stony Smith Designs

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Founder(s):

Stony Smith

Products

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: WhaleBelly Tank Car

Scenery: traffic safety cones; relay box

Structures: modern gas station accessories

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Team Track Models

(last reviewed on 02/01/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Eugene

State:

Oregon

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(541) 221-9806

Products

Structures: printable paper model of team-track platform

Vehicles: printable paper models of shipping containers (20', 40', 45'), semi-trailers (28', 40', 45')

Terrain3D

(last reviewed on 04/08/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

York

State:

South Carolina

Web Site:

visit

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: loads

Structures: tent, sand/rock hopper

That Canadian Guy

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Products

3D-printed products

Scenery: detailing parts

Structures: detailing parts

Vehicles: farming equipment. detailing parts

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Thingiverse

(last reviewed on 09/29/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

3D-print/CAD File Seller

Web Site:

visit

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.

History

The web site is owned by MakerBot, a company started in 2011 and itself a brand owned by UltiMaker when they merged in 2022. MakerBot is a 3D-printer manufacturing company that is focused on making products specifically geared toward educators. They are headquartered in The Netherlands and have an office in New York City.

Tichy Train Group

(last reviewed on 09/29/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 220

City:

Alamance

State:

North Carolina

Zip Code:

27201

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(336) 329-9038

Fax:

(336) 217-8523

Founder(s):

Don and Teri Tichy

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

S Products Page: view

Catalog: view

Decals: decals for many railroads

Scenery: detailing parts, roadside signs

Structures: detailing parts

Trackside: signs, crossbucks

Notes

Click the Instructions tab on their web site to download PDF files of their kits' instruction sheets.

History

The company manufactures all of their products in-house at their facility. The company was started in 2012.

TMR Distributing

(last reviewed on 12/22/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

P.O. 136

City:

Malton

Province:

Ontario

Postal Code:

L4T 3B5

Country:

Canada

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Terry Link

Products

S Products Page: view

Decals: dry-transfers, decals

Structures: billboards, window sign decals, Miller Engineering

Track Components: Caboose Industries

Todd Architectural Models

(last reviewed on 12/17/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

City:

Chatham

State:

New Jersey

Web Site:

visit

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

Tower Awards

(last reviewed on 08/12/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Products

Structures: custom-made brass oil drilling rigs, derrick, communication towers (can be custom-orders to specific heights)

Notes

In August 2024 their web site seems to be gone.

Train Tender (The)

(last reviewed on 10/26/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

7607 Gregg Road

City:

Bloomfield

State:

New York

Zip Code:

14469-9790

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(585) 229-2050

Products

Decals: A.C. Gilbert replacement decals

Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert and Lionel replacement parts

Miscellaneous: screws, various handy repair tools, paints

Rolling Stock: A.C. Gilbert and Lionel replacement parts

Structures: Plasticville replacement parts

TrainMaster Model Trains

(last reviewed on 10/05/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Brick-n-Mortar Retailer

Address:

1359 4th Ave

City:

Auburn

State:

Georgia

Zip Code:

30011

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Products

S Products Page: view

American Flyer accessories

Decals: Micro Scale, Tichy

Layout Scenery: Pre-Size Model Specialties tunnel portals; B.T.S. bridges

Locomotives: Lionel, MTH

Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH

Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts

Structures: American Model Builders, Bar Mills, B.T.S., GCLaser, Lionel, AM Models, Motrak Models, Rail Line Models, Branchline Trains kits

Track Components: Circuitron Tortoise, New Rail Blue Point, spikes, switch machine wire, Kappler Mill ties, Lionel, MTH, Ribbonrail gauges, Tomar Industries

Train Sets: Lionel

History

The company started in 1997. It is now located next to the CSX line.

Trains & More, LLC

(last reviewed on 10/05/2024)

Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

P.O. Box 1751

City:

Manchester

State:

Connecticut

Zip Code:

06045-1751

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Todd & Bev Metcalf

Products

American Flyer accessories

Electronics: original American Flyer transformers, circuit breakers

Layout Scenery: original AF bridge

Locomotives: American Flyer

Rolling Stock: American Flyer, Lionel

Structures: American Flyer

Track Components: American Flyer

Notes

They attend the York events.

Trainz

(last reviewed on 02/04/2025)

Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

2740 Faith Industrial Dr NE

City:

Buford

State:

Georgia

Zip Code:

30518

Web Site:

visit

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(866) 285-5840

Founder(s):

Scott Griggs

YouTube Channel:

view

Products

S Products Page: view

American Flyer accessories

Locomotives: Lionel, S-Helper Service

Rolling Stock: Lionel, S-Helper Service, loads

Structures: various brands

Track Components: Lionel, Gargraves, S-Helper Service

Train Sets: Lionel

Trout Creek Engineering

(last reviewed on 10/24/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

12874 County Road 314 B

City:

Buena Vista

State:

Colorado

Zip Code:

81211

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(719) 395-8076

Owner(s):

The San Juan Model Company

Founder(s):

Clifford Mestel

Products

Miscellaneous: tools

Rolling Stock: Sn3 kits, detailing parts

Structures: Classic Miniatures kits and detailing parts

Track Components: S/Sn3/Sn2 flextrack, turnouts for rail codes: 148, 125, 100, 83, 70, 55, track gauges, Tru-scale Models track system

Notes

This is the parent company of Classic Miniatures and BK Turnouts, as well as their own line of Sn3 equipment kits. They carry the Tru-scale Models track system.

History

They bought the Classic Miniatures product line of S-scale structures in 2003. At the 2024 Sn3 Symposium, it was announced that The San Juan Model Company bought Trout Creek Engineering product lines in 2024. Cliff passed away on September 15, 2024.

Twin Whistle Sign & Kit Co.

(last reviewed on 10/08/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

31 Turnberry Dr.

City:

Arden

State:

North Carolina

Zip Code:

28704

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(828) 329-0924

Founder(s):

Allen Goethe

Products

S Products Page: view

Structures: kits

History

The company was started in 1992.

Vilas County Lumber Company

(last reviewed on 10/09/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

3D-print/CAD File Seller

Address:

12306 Lakeview Trail

City:

Homer Glen

State:

Illinois

Zip Code:

60491

Web Site:

visit

Phone:

(708) 945-8740

Founder(s):

Jack L. Winegar

Products

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

History

The company was started in 2011.

w_customs

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Founder(s):

Bailey Wiltfang

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

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Walthers

(last reviewed on 10/09/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

5601 West Florist Avenue

City:

Milwaukee

State:

Wisconsin

Zip Code:

53218

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

800-4-TRAINS

Owner(s):

Stacey Walthers-Naffah

Founder(s):

Bill Walthers

Products

S Products Page: view

Decals: various brands

Electronics: various systems

Layout Scenery: various brands

Locomotives: various brands

Miscellaneous: reference materials

Rolling Stock: various brands

Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts

Scratchbuilding: various brands

Structures: various brands

History

The company was founded in 1932. In 1958, Bill retired and his son Bruce took over. In 1984 Bruce's son Phil took over. Phil was the one who got Walthers into the manufacturing business. The company's web site was launched in 1994. Phil retired in 2018 and his oldest daughter, Stacey Walthers-Naffah, took over the reigns of the company.

Western Rails Company

(last reviewed on 07/17/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

3DP Train Store

City:

Decatur

State:

Tennessee

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

David Kmecik

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: Sn3 freight cars, passenger cars, water car, and cabooses

Scenery: picnic tables, pallets

Structures: passenger shelter, phone booth

Notes

The company has indicated that they are willing to produce in S-scale any items that they offer in any of the other scales; just ask.

Wild West Scale Model Builders

(last reviewed on 01/28/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

P.O. Box 1971

City:

Englewood

State:

Colorado

Zip Code:

80150

Web Site:

visit

Founder(s):

Mike Pyne

Products

S Products Page: view

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

(last reviewed on 09/01/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Sketchfab Store

Country:

Canada

Web Site:

visit

Products

Scenery: 3D-printable 1:64 animals (cows, bulls)

Structures: cattle-loading chute, overhead bin

Vehicles: 3D-printable parts for making 1:64 cars radio-controlled

Windy Hill Farm Toys

(last reviewed on 12/18/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Online Retailer

Address:

P.O. Box 321

City:

Liberty

State:

Indiana

Zip Code:

47353

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(765) 458-0909

Founder(s):

Greg and Vanessa Mitchell

Products

3D-printed products

Structures: farm-related buildings

Vehicles: trucks and farm equipment

History

Officially started in 2010.

Winup Scale Models

(last reviewed on 07/15/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Shapeways Store

Products

3D-printed products

Airplanes: concept private jet

Scenery: figures, animals, umbrellas

Structures: racing pit garage

Vehicles: sci-fi; motorcycle

Notes

This company used to sell via the original Shapeways, but since Shapeways has stopped their service, this company is no longer able to provide their products.

Wiseman Model Services

(last reviewed on 10/10/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer & Retailer

Address:

898 Blacks Cross Road

City:

Paris

State:

Kentucky

Zip Code:

40361

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Phone:

(859) 484-9573

Founder(s):

Keith Wiseman

Products

S Products Page: view

Decals: Russ Simpson Sn3 decals

Layout Scenery: multi-scale bridge kits

Locomotives: detailing parts

Rolling Stock: freight car, MOW kits, parts, Sn3 kits, Sn3 trucks, K brake parts

Scenery: figures, detailing parts

Structures: kits, detailing parts

History

The company was started in 2008. Doug Peck provided a listing of all the companies that Wiseman has bought over the years:
- McKenzie Iron & Steel kits, Detail Parts and Plans
- Hetch Hetchy Models Dolbeer & Boiler kits
- American Model Builders O scale Tractors and On3/On30 Rolling Stock kits
- The Back Shop O scale Brass Detail Parts
- Durango Press O scale kits and Detail Parts
- Smoky Mountain Model Works O scale, On3/On30, and HOn3 kits
- The National Motor Co. HO and O scale Vehicle kits
- Thomas A. Yorke Ent. On30 Freight Car kits
- The V&T Shops kits and Detail Parts
- Valley Car Works O scale Detail Parts
- Calaveras Scale Models kits
- Star Models Passenger Car kits
- Triangle Scale Models Sn3 Freight Cars and Detail Parts
- Railway Engineering Agency HO kits
- Pacific Short Line On3/On30 Freight Car kits
- Rapid Motor Co. division of SS ltd. Vehicle kits
- Walker Model Services kits and Detail Parts
- On-Trak Models kits and Detail Parts
- MDC Roundhouse HO scale Shay kits and Detail Parts
- LeeTown Models Rail Trucks
- Rogers Locomotive Works On3/On30 Freight Car kits
- Russ Simpson HOn3 Rolling Stock kits and All scales Decals
- PBL / Foothill Model Works S scale Structure kits
- Gloor Craft Models kits and Detail Parts
- N scale of Nevada kits and Detail Parts
- Keith Camino and Darr Scale Models Freight Car kits
- Banta Model Works Detail Parts and Resin Structure kits
- Building & Structure Co. S scale Structure kits
- Don Winter select O scale kits and Detail Parts
- (and probably a few more).

Wit And Wisdom Models

(last reviewed on 10/13/2024)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Address:

13732 Lakeside Drive

City:

Clarksville

State:

Maryland

Zip Code:

21029

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Facebook:

visit

Phone:

(301) 529-9974

Founder(s):

David Vaughn

Products

Structures: unique structure kits

Notes

The company makes products that are based on John Armstrong's ideas, plans, and models.

Yelton Models

(last reviewed on 01/24/2025)

Contact

Business Type:

Manufacturer

Country:

Canada

Web Site:

visit

e-mail:

send

Founder(s):

Dan Notley

Products

S Products Page: view

3D-printed products

Rolling Stock: transformer loads, caboose kit

Scenery: steel bins, drums, and pails

Structures: homes, phone booth, oil tank

Track Components: non-operational switchstands

Trackside: non-operational Speeders, signal boxes

Notes

The owner has indicated that any item you see on their web site that is only available in scales other than S can be produced in S; just contact him and ask. The company name is the owner's name spelled backwards.

History

The company was started in 2017. Steven Tuff joined the company in 2019.

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