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The Full Listing
This page lists all the companies that manufacture and/or sell track or track components. There are a total of 101 entries listed on this page.
akf models
(last reviewed on 04/07/2023)
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3D-printed products
Layout Scenery: crib walls
Rolling Stock: New Zealand Railways 56' passenger car shell
Scenery: transformer poles and cross arms
Structures: station platform parts (NZ prototype), chimney
Track Components: End-of-track concrete block
Trackside: transformer poles and cross arms
All Aboard Trains
(last reviewed on 04/09/2023)
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Track Components: brass switchstand
History
The company was started in 2011.
American Model Builders
(last reviewed on 03/25/2023)
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Scenery: hydrants
Structures: laser-cut kits, chimneys, roofing materials
Track Components: wheelstops
American Models
(last reviewed on 05/04/2023)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Participates in the NASG's RMC inside-the-cover ad
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
11770 Green Oak Industrial Dr
City:
Whitmore Lake
State:
Michigan
Zip Code:
48189
Web Site:
Phone:
(734) 449-1100
Owner(s):
Karen Bashista
Founder(s):
Ron Bashista
Products
Catalog: view
Electronics: transformers, sound boards, parts, wire
Locomotives: steam, diesel, electric (shells separately available), parts, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: freight, passenger cars, cabooses, parts, trucks, wheelsets, couplers, loads, drumheads
Scenery: figures, fences
Structures: sells Plasticville kits
Track Components: code 148 flextrack, sectional track, turnouts, crossings, rail joiners, bumper, uncoupler, roadbed
Train Sets: passenger, freight
Vehicles: semi trailers; military tanks
Notes
This company manufactures just about anything you need to build a complete S-scale layout. If you are just starting out, or if you are looking to expand your layout, be sure to visit this company's web site, and you might also want to order their catalog.
History
Ron started the company in 1981, with their first advertisements appearing in 1982 showing their first product, the FP7 diesel locomotive. S-Helper Service, created to support the manufacture of new S-scale products, started collaborating with American Models in 1989. This ended in 1995. The future looked bright when American Models announced in 2017 that they had acquired a new and larger manufacturing facility. Unfortunately, Ron passed away on December 4, 2021. Ron's wife, Karen, announced that the company will continue to operate with the same personnel.
American Tie & Timber Company
(last reviewed on 05/08/2023)
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Track Components: manufactures the S, Sn3 Gapmasters
Notes
Their web site contains some interesting how-to articles, freely downloadable in PDF format.
History
The company was started in 2010.
Arizona Rock & Mineral Co
(last reviewed on 05/17/2023)
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Scenery: rocks
Track Components: ballast
History
The company was started in 1988.
Azatrax
(last reviewed on 05/27/2023)
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Electronics: track detection circuits, automated-layout controls, relays, Arduino, power supplies, infrared detectors
Track Components: Circuitron Tortoise
Trackside: NJ International crossing gates, crossbucks, block signals
Bart's Pneumatics Corporation
(last reviewed on 06/17/2023)
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Layout Scenery: Lionel bridges, scenic backgrounds (not S-specific)
Locomotives: A.C. Gilbert, Lionel, S-Helper Service, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: various brands
Track Components: A.C. Gilbert
Train Sets: A.C. Gilbert
Notes
Started as an industrial re-motoring and air-compressor maintenance company, the company now is also a reseller for S-scale products. They manufacture "Supersmoke". They have an S-scale layout on their premises, since 1977, that is open to the public during the Christmas holiday season.
Big Four Road
(last reviewed on 06/22/2023)
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3D-printed products
Structures: chimneys
Track Components: non-operable turnout switch machines, track walkway
Trackside: signals, water column, maintenance platform
Black Forest Hobby Supply
(last reviewed on 07/01/2023)
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Decals: some Tichy Train freight car decals
Locomotives: Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Kadee couplers, BTS detailing parts
Scenery: sidewalks, crossbucks signs
Structures: Motrak, BTS, Tichy Train, American Model Builders, Bar Mills kits & parts
Track Components: Lionel
Bob The Train Guy
(last reviewed on 07/06/2023)
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Miscellaneous: tools
Scenery: fences, detailing parts, Tichy street signs, vegetation, billboards, animated signs
Scratchbuilding: Evergreen Scale Models
Structures: AM Models, American Model Builders, Bar Mills, Branchline Laser Art, GC Laser kits; Tichy parts
Track Components: wheelstops, Bright Boy, Circuitron Tortoise
Trackside: Tichy signs, crossbucks
Brady's Train Outlet
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Caboose Industries
(last reviewed on 07/20/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
8511 W. Mound Rd
City:
Lena
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
61048-9697
Web Site:
Phone:
(815) 369-5195
Central & Western HomaRoad Supply
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
Charles Ro
(last reviewed on 08/22/2023)
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Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves
Trackside: semaphores
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
History
Charles Ro, Sr. started selling Lionel trains out of one of his beauty salons in 1972. His son, Charles Ro, Jr. joined in the 1980s. Seeing the boom in garden railroading, they formed a new company, USA Trains, to create American-prototype G-scale trains.
Classic Trains
(last reviewed on 08/24/2023)
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Track Components: "American S Gauge" code 172 sectional and flex track
Notes
Owns the brand name "American S Gauge" a track manufacturing arm of the company. They appear to not respond to attempts at contacting them. Doug Peck (Port Lines Hobby Supply), who stocks some of their items (whatever he has left in his inventory) indicates that he suspects that they are out of business. Either way, Doug is not planning on restocking any items, even if the company returns. The company's web site has a copyright date of 2018 on it.
History
At some point in its history, the company was bought by the Mescher brothers. One of the brothers passed away in 2021, and it is unclear whether or not the other brother wants to continue the company. The web site's domain name registration was last updated in March 2023, so it seems that they are wanted to keep it.
Clover House
(last reviewed on 08/30/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
P.O. Box 215
City:
Veradale
State:
Washington
Zip Code:
99037-0215
Web Site:
Phone:
(509) 999-6247
Owner(s):
Tom Dempsey
Products
Decals: freight car decals; dry transfers: alphabet, steam locomotives, passenger car, stripes, chalk marks, structures
Locomotives: Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Kadee couplers
Scratchbuilding: glass, wood strips
Track Components: PC ties, spikes, Sn3 track gauge, Sn3 Gapmaster
History
The company was bought by Tom Dempsey in 2011.
Corner Field Model Railroad and Hobby
(last reviewed on 09/07/2023)
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Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
16720 Pioneer Road
City:
Middlefield
State:
Ohio
Zip Code:
44062
Web Site:
Phone:
(440) 636-5162
Products
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, original AF
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH, original AF
Track Components: Lionel, MTH, GarGraves
Notes
This is also a museum, which houses one of the largest O-scale (3-rail) layouts with over 7,000 feet of track.
Crazy Model Trains
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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S Products Page: view
Electronics: DC, DCC, wire, transformers, speakers, electronic parts
Locomotives: Lionel, Kadee couplers, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: paints, tools
Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Scratchbuilding: K&S Metals, Evergreen Styrene, Plastruct, JTT Scenery sheets
Track Components: Lionel
Crusader Rail Services
(last reviewed on 01/29/2023)
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Electronics: DCC products
Locomotives: standard-gauge coupler height gauge
Rolling Stock: standard-gauge coupler height gauge; Sn2 kits
Scenery: figures, animals
Structures: Building & Structure Co.; narrow-gauge-specific kits
Track Components: Circuitron Tortoise, Blue Point, Caboose Industries
Notes
The owner announced his retirement at the beginning of 2022, remaining open only until his inventory has been sold. Several S items are stll listed as being available.
Custom Model Depot
(last reviewed on 07/08/2023)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: 55-gallon drums, garbage cans, wooden barrels, street mailbox
Structures: detailing parts (machine shop tools, vintage radio, chimney, lounge chair, stove, swamp cooler), oil sump tank on stand
Track Components: track bumper
Vehicles: 3D-printed vehicles
Custom Trax
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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Track Components: Pre-ballasted S and Sn3 flextrack and turnouts
Dallee Electronics, Inc
(last reviewed on 09/24/2023)
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Electronics: sound boards, speakers, reversing units, timers, FREDs, LED lighting, circuit breakers, relays, back-n-forth, electronic components
Locomotives: sound systems, reversing units, smoke fluids
Rolling Stock: windows silhouettes for A.C. Gilbert passenger cars
Track Components: turntable indexer (part #1700)
History
The company was started in 1976.
Dave's Model Railway Stuff
(last reviewed on 09/08/2022)
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3D-printed products
Scenery: fire hydrants, mailboxes
Structures: interior and exterior detailing parts
Track Components: Canadian switch stands
Vehicles: small trailers, wagon wheels, baggage cart
Des Plaines Hobbies
(last reviewed on 09/22/2022)
NASG member
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
1524 Lee Street
City:
Des Plaines
State:
Illinois
Zip Code:
60018-1517
Web Site:
Phone:
(847) 297-2118
Founder(s):
Ron & Sue Sebastian
Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: freight car decals for SSA, PRS kits
Locomotives: American Models, Lionel, MTH, original American Flyer, S Scale America, brass, grilles
Rolling Stock: S Scale America, Pacific Rail Shops, Lionel, MTH, underframes, grab irons, brake sets, roofs, ladders, doors
Structures: various brands
Track Components: Fox Valley, Lionel, MTH
History
The store was started in 1983, a brick-n-mortar hobby store that carries all the model railroading scales. The store subsequently bought the following companies: S Scale America (1994), Chesapeake Models (1995), Plano Model Products (1997; S-scale parts only), Microscale Industries (2005; S-scale decals only), Details Associates (2005, S-scale product line only), Pacific Rail Shops (2006), Mullet River Model Works (2015), and Oregon Rail Supply's S-scale signals (year unknown). Note that when Des Plaines Hobbies bought Pacific Rail Shops, they bought the tooling and the name; they did not buy PRS' current inventory, which owners John and Felix Verser continued to sell until gone under their other company name Gold Coast Models. Des Plaines Hobbies releases new S-scale products under their "S Scale America" brand. The best way to describe this is that owner Ron Sebastian used S Scale America as their manufacturing arm. It seems that that arm has effectively stopped when Ron passed away. His son-in-law Matt Gaudinsky has started a new company called Scale America that gathers a number of different companies, including S Scale America, to continue to produce items, including S, but as of 2023 has not released any information.
DesignDyne
(last reviewed on 09/26/2022)
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Track Components: PRR catenary
Notes
Also see his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DesignDyne/
Details West
(last reviewed on 09/27/2022)
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Track Components: code 55, 70, 83 railbars and frogs
Diamond Scale Products
(last reviewed on 09/28/2022)
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Track Components: turntables for S and Sn3
Dixie Union Station
(last reviewed on 10/15/2022)
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Locomotives: Lionel, MTH
Miscellaneous: A.F. repair
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: Artistta figures
Track Components: Lionel, MTH, GarGraves
eBay
(last reviewed on 11/01/2022)
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American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, American Models, original American Flyer, etc.
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH, American Models, original American Flyer, etc.
Scenery: figures
Structures: various brands
Track Components: various brands
Trackside: original AF billboards
Vehicles: various brands
Fast Tracks Hobbyworks, Inc
(last reviewed on 11/20/2022)
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S Products Page: view
Miscellaneous: drawings, trackworking tools
Rolling Stock: equalized passenger car truck kit for AM 6-wheel trucks
Scratchbuilding: scale lumber (former Mt. Albert product line)
Track Components: S/Sn3/Sn2 turnout jigs, ties, rail, rail joiners, spikes, track gauges, switch machine wire
Notes
Carries just about everything you need to hand-lay track in S, Sn3, Sn2, and Sn42.
History
Started in 2003 to make handlaying of track more foolproof.
Fox Valley Models
(last reviewed on 02/21/2023)
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S Products Page: view
Track Components: code 138 flextrack, turnouts (scale & hi-rail), railjoiners
Notes
Fox Valley Models started off manufacturing N- and HO-scale cars and engines. The owner, Matt, is the son-in-law of Ron Sebastian (owner of the Des Plaines Hobbies, since passed away). Matt is an S-scale modeler, and so looking to have hi-rail flextrack and turnouts, he had them manufacturered, and thus the company entered the S-scale market. The track components are currently flagged as sold out, but Matt has indicated that a new shipment is expected in early 2023. Please note that the foxvalleymodels.com web site is now abandoned, and you should not visit it.
History
In 2016 the company announced their S-scale track components, which arrived in 2017. In 2021, Matt joined ScaleTrains as a fulltime Senior Product Developer. Matt helped with the acquisition and transfer of the HO- and S-scale product line owned by MTH when that company decided to close. In 2022, ScaleTrains decided to incorporate the Fox Valley Models' N- and HO-scale product line into their own. Matt later on communicated that the S-scale track components that Fox Valley Models has are not part of the transfer of ownership. Simultaneously, Matt announced the creation of Scale America, so speculation is that he will likely continue to manufacture the S-scale track components under the new company's name.
GarGraves Trackage Corporation
(last reviewed on 12/11/2022)
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Track Components: the closest match to original A.F. track, sectional track, turnouts, gauges, track bumpers
Trackside: semaphores, signals
Notes
This company makes track that is the closest match to the original A.C. Gilbert American Flyer track system.
History
The company was started in 1940 expressly to manufacture flexible track for O-scale three rail. In the 1950s they invented the "phanthom" center rail by making it black to reduce its visibility. 1959 they had added S-scale two-rail track to their product inventory. In 1963 Don Roder purchased the company. Today, the company is run by Don's two sons, Mike and Tom.
George's Trains
(last reviewed on 12/12/2022)
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S Products Page: view
Electronics: original American Flyer transformers
Locomotives: original American Flyer
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer
Track Components: original American Flyer
Notes
Click on "Scale S" link on the right on their web site to see the current inventory. This is a full-service, model railroading-only store.
History
Started in 1962, when George bought Bob's Toy Trains for which he was doing a lot of repair work at the time. Today, the business is run by George's sons, Richard and John. The store moved to its present location in 2007.
Goldline Products
(last reviewed on 12/13/2022)
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Structures: bridge kits
Track Components: bridge kits
Good Deals DCC
(last reviewed on 12/13/2022)
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Henning's Trains
(last reviewed on 12/16/2022)
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American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid, Kadee couplers, smoke fluid, original A.F. parts, replacement wheels
Rolling Stock: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Scenery: Lionel figures
Structures: Lionel stations
Track Components: Bright Boy
Trackside: Lionel telephone poles
Train Sets: Lionel freight
Hiawatha Hobbies
(last reviewed on 12/16/2022)
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S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridge
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Structures: Lionel bridges, stations
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Hobby Surplus Sales
(last reviewed on 04/16/2023)
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Locomotives: Lionel, A.C. Gilbert
Rolling Stock: Lionel, A.C. Gilbert; custom-painted cars
Track Components: GarGraves
Notes
The company bought the leftover A.C. Gilbert inventory when that company went bankrupt.
History
In 2006 they released a 124-page catalog. The company is now called Amato's Toy and Hobby of New Britain. They have been in business since 1940.
Hobbyspeed.com
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
699 Philadelphia Street
City:
Indiana
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
15701
Web Site:
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: smoke fluid, Lionel, MTH remaining stock
Miscellaneous: Tamiya paints, Testors glue and paints
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH remaining stock
Scenery: Miller Engineering animated signs
Track Components: Lionel, MTH railjoiners
Vehicles: Greenlight, AutoWorld
House of Trains
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Kadee couplers
Track Components: Lionel
Ippys Hobbies
(last reviewed on 11/26/2022)
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Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
685 Herman Road
City:
Jackson
State:
New Jersey
Zip Code:
08527
Web Site:
Phone:
(848) 241-1725
Products
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
JL Innovative Design
(last reviewed on 02/27/2023)
NASG member
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S Products Page: view
3D-printed products
Miscellaneous: uncoupling tool
Scenery: barrels, street mailboxes, milk cans, soda machine
Track Components: derail
Notes
The company name is Costello Manufacturing. They have purchased the following companies: JL Innovative, Durango Express, and Railway Express Miniatures. These product lines combined offer structure kits, billboards, and detailing parts. They are willing to produce anything listed in the other scales in S.
History
JL Innovative Design was started in 1991 to produce N- and HO-scale structure kits and detailing parts.
John Wickham
(last reviewed on 02/27/2023)
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Track Components: custom-made turnouts (#4 to #10; also wye, dual-gauge)
Notes
These are made using the Fast Tracks jigs. John does this on a part-time basis, so expect delays, although he does carry an inventory. He also makes HO-scale turnouts. Contact him for current pricing.
JR Junction Train & Hobby
(last reviewed on 02/27/2023)
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S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: authorized Lionel and MTH repair facility
Rolling Stock: MTH, Lionel
Scratchbuilding: various brands
Structures: Plasticville
Track Components: various brands
Notes
The store supports The Central New York S Gauge Association.
Kappler Mill & Lumber Co
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips
Track Components: wooden ties
History
After Frank's death, the company changed hands many times, sometimes leading to unavailability of product. The current owner bought the company in 1997 and has the inventory rebuilt, as well as sticking to Frank's original tight tolerances.
Keystone Details
(last reviewed on 02/28/2023)
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3D-printed products
Locomotives: PRR-specific details, tender doghouse, PRR-specific tender trucks
Rolling Stock: PRR-specific truck parts
Track Components: PRR-specific bumpers
Notes
Their web site lists the products, but they actually sell through Shapeways.
Kitwood Hill Models
(last reviewed on 11/29/2022)
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Track Components: Sn3 65-foot Durango Turntable
Leadville Shops
(last reviewed on 02/24/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
3021 Mountain Shadows Dr
City:
Lakewood
State:
Colorado
Zip Code:
80215
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Robert Stears, Doug Junda
Products
Decals: narrow-guage decals
Locomotives: wheels, detailing parts, Sn3 tender truck kits
Rolling Stock: brass Sn3 trucks, detailing parts
Structures: laser-cut wooden kits
Track Components: turnout frog kits
Notes
This is part of The San Juan Model Company, which is the division that handles the narrow-gauge-related kits.
Lehighton Hobbies
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Lights 4 Models
(last reviewed on 05/25/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
City:
Dublin
State:
Ohio
Web Site:
Phone:
(614) 296-8691
Founder(s):
John Gafney
Products
Airplanes: airport approach lights
Boats: buoy lights
Electronics: parts, shrink tubing
Locomotives: electronics parts
Rolling Stock: FRED, EOT lights
Scenery: sound modules, Miller Engineering animated signs
Structures: LED interior, exterior lights, tower warning lights, sound modules (e.g. church, outhouse)
Track Components: track cleaning pads
Trackside: EZ Line
Vehicles: LED lights, flashers
Lionel
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Catalog: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: transformers, TMCC, Legacy, etc.
Locomotives: steam, diesel, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: freight, passenger, MOW, caboose, trucks, wheelsets, couplers
Scenery: figures
Structures: Piggy-back unloader
Track Components: track system, turnouts, railjoiners
Trackside: telephone poles
Train Sets: passenger, freight
Notes
One of the main manufacturers of S-scale products. Lionel owns the "American Flyer" name and produces S-scale products under that name.
History
In 2006 Lionel announced that it had officially taken over the assets of K-Line, including inventory, intellectual property, tooling, and trademarks, after it won its trademark lawsuit against K-Line. Lionel made a deal with Sanda Kan, K-Line's principal manufacturer and creditor, who in turn worked out a deal with K-Line's bankers. Lionel from then on controlled and operated the K-Line brand and has the right to completely own it in the future. The 0-4-0 switcher and the end-cab switcher that K-Line had previously announced for S-scale were abandoned. That year they announced the products will be sold under the brand name "K-Line by Lionel" and will appear in packaging that is different from Lionel's standard boxes.
Mainline Hobby Supply, Inc
(last reviewed on 03/06/2023)
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S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC, parts
Miscellaneous: tools, various paint brands; airbrushing supplies
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: Arttista figures
Scratchbuilding: wood sheet goods, strips
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves
Mario's Trains
(last reviewed on 03/06/2023)
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Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Marty’s Trains
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
History
The company was started in 1989.
Micro Engineering
(last reviewed on 03/04/2023)
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Track Components: rail, flextrack, rail joiners, spikes, BrightBoy track cleaner
Notes
Micro Engineering is probably one of the most important companies in our hobby, as they produce rail that they sell directly, and supply rail wholesale to other companies, such as, in S, American Models and Tomalco Track. The micro spikes are now sold out with no intent to produce them again. Rich Rands recalls that one of their tool & die employees fabricated a small punch press that took staples and cut out the center part of the staple to form the micro spikes. He stated that the other sized spikes were manufactured for them by a company in Europe. Whether that is still the case today, he does not know.
History
The company was founded in 1964 under the name "Rail Craft Products". in 1972 Bob's son Ron Rands joined the company. In 1981 Bob's other son Richard Rands joined the company. They moved to a 4,000sqft building to manufacture the flextrack product line in 1984. In 1997 Richard left the company. In 2010 Ron's daughter Donna Lauer joins the company. In 2021 they announced their planned retirement and subsequent sale of the company. On August 1, 2022, Micro Engineering announced the purchase of the assets, intellectual property, and inventory of Micro Engineering Inc. by Warbonnet Enterprises L.L.C. of Macon, Missouri. The company will operate under the name of "Micro Engineering Company", and will continue to operate at the same address.
Millhouse River Studio
(last reviewed on 03/07/2023)
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Track Components: aluminum turntables that can be manufactured in S-scale; turntable detailing parts
Model Train Stuff
(last reviewed on 09/17/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
243-A Cockeysville Rd.
City:
Cockeysville
State:
Maryland
Zip Code:
21030
Phone:
(888) 872-4675
Products
S Products Page: view
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Structures: Bar Mills Scale Model Works kits
Track Components: Lionel
History
Founded in 1913 as M.B. Klein and by the 1970s what had started as a hardware store had transformed into a model train store.
MTH Parts & Sales LLC
(last reviewed on 12/08/2022)
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Locomotives: MTH
Rolling Stock: MTH
Track Components: MTH
Notes
This was one of the companies that was spun off from the original MTH Electric Trains when that company closed. They may carry replacement parts for S-scale items that MTH sold.
Nassau Hobby Center
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
13 W Merrick Road
City:
Freeport
State:
New York
Web Site:
Phone:
(516) 378-9594
Founder(s):
Ralph Hirschberg
Products
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger
History
The company was started in 1946. In 1973, Ralph's son, Charlie, took over the business when his Dad passed away. Charlie's son, Chris, now runs the store.
New York Railway Supply
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
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Track Components: turntable auto-indexer
New Zealand Finescale
(last reviewed on 02/18/2023)
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Business Type:
Manufacturer
City:
Christchurch
Country:
New Zealand
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Lawrence, Jill, and Haydn Boul
Products
3D-printed products
Electronics: several different types of items
Locomotives: motors, detailing parts, wheels, and complete NZR engine kits
Miscellaneous: micro reamers, taps, drill bits
Rolling Stock: car detailing parts, several different NZR car kits
Scenery: figures, vegetation, mining cart
Structures: NZR Station Latrine, many detailing parts
Track Components: yard ground throw
Trackside: semaphores, kits for animating them
Vehicles: horse-drawn carriage, 1936 Austin Ruby
Notes
The company specializes in 3D-printed, etched-brass kits and details, and metal cast parts. They are focused on the New Zealand Railway prototype, i.e. Sn42, but many items can be used by other modelers. Their figures are very nicely details and to-scale.
Nicolas Smith Trains
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
2343 West Chester Pike
City:
Broomall
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
19008
Web Site:
Phone:
(610) 353-8585
Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC, Lionel transformers, Dallee
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH, smoke fluid, Kadee coupler height gauge
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH, Kadee coupler height gauge
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves, Caboose Industries, Blue Point
Train Sets: Lionel
NJ International
(last reviewed on 03/08/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
P.O. Box 15341
City:
Clearwater
State:
Florida
Zip Code:
33766
Web Site:
Phone:
(727) 281-8268
Products
Electronics: various circuits
Track Components: switch stands
Trackside: crossbucks, semaphores, signals, warning signs
OScale Turnouts, Inc.
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
Notes
The owner attended the 2016 NASG Convention, where he indicated that he can create S-scale turnouts as well, even though he is mostly focused on two-rail O-scale.
P-B-L
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
Contact
Products
Decals: locomotives & cars decals
Layout Scenery: HO girder bridge for Sn3
Locomotives: standard-, narrow-gauge steam
Miscellaneous: Tools, Star Brand paints, Hotip resistance soldering equipment. Re-railer.
Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge freight cars, caboose kits, trucks, wheelsets, couplers, loads
Scenery: figures
Scratchbuilding: Evergreen Scale Models
Structures: narrow-gauge-related kits
Track Components: Sn3 code 70, 55 flextrack, turnouts, track gauges, Gapmaster, ties, rail joiners, spikes, Switchmaster switch machines
Notes
The main Sn3 manufacturer. It is believed that Pacific Fast Mail manufactured unpainted figures, which they sold directly, and also sold wholesale to P-B-L. Keren Booth, of P-B-L, hand-painted many of those and they were sold at retail by P-B-L. June's Small World was another painter and reseller of these figures, hence you might find duplicates.
History
The company was started in 1971 in Chama, New Mexico as Peter-Built Locomotive Works, named after the owner Bill Peter, and later renamed to just P-B-L, to upgrade HOn3 and HO-scale locomotives. In 1980 they released their first Sn3 locomotive, the K-37, followed by the K-27 (#453 and #461). In 1981 they bought the Cascade Line of Sn3 kits and trucks. At some point in time they bought the C&S plastic freight car kits from Overland Models, Inc. (who, in turn, it is believed, bought them from Berlyn Locomotive Works). In 1986 P-B-L bought Chama Model Shop from Jim Finnell (produced white metal castings that came with P-B-L's kits); the product line was integrated into P-B-L's Triangle Scale Models product line; the automotive vehicle kits were integrated into the new Milestone Autos product line. In 1990 they moved to their present location, Ukiah, California. George Hall wrote an article published in the July 1995 issue of Model Railroader magazine describing the history of P-B-L and their current status (as of 1995, that is). When Tomalco was sold off, P-B-L acquired the Sn3 track products (Tomalco Track, owned by Larry Morton, took over the standard-gauge track products). As it turns out, the molds for the Sn3 track components are owned by P-B-L, but they reside at Micro Engineering, who are the ones that actually make the products for P-B-L. Video of interview with Bill Peter. Video of Jimmy Booth talking about brass trains (here's another one).
Papa Ben's Train Place
(last reviewed on 12/07/2022)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC, components
Locomotives: original American Flyer; Lionel, MTH dealer, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: reference materials, tools
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, Lionel
Scenery: various brands
Scratchbuilding: most common materials
Track Components: ballast
Patrick's Trains
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
Contact
Products
Locomotives: American Models, Lionel, MTH, S-Helper Service, original A.F couplers
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: American Models, Lionel, MTH, S-Helper Service, original A.F couplers
Track Components: Caboose Industries ground throw, GarGraves
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Peco
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
Track Components: 12-inch LK-555 On30 turntable can be used for S standard-gauge
Notes
The company does not make any S-scale-specific items, but the turntable is used by a number of S modelers.
Pikesville Models
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: Lionel transformers
Locomotives: original A.F., American Models, S-Helper Service, MTH, Lionel, smoke fluid
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, American Models, S-Helper Service, Pacific Rail Shops, S Scale America, Lionel, their own product line
Track Components: original American Flyer, Tru-Scale, Lionel, MTH
Train Sets: original A.F., American Models, Lionel
Vehicles: various brands
Notes
This company is one of the main S-scale retailers.
Port Lines Hobby Supplies
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer & Retailer
Address:
6 Storeybrooke Drive
City:
Newburyport
State:
Massachusetts
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Doug Peck
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: original A.F., American Models, S-Helper Service, MTH, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials, "The S-Scale Assistant" card for measuring figures (click on Tools on their web site)
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer, American Models, S-Helper Service, Pacific Rail Shops, S Scale America, Lionel, track-cleaning cars
Scenery: figures, fences, vegetation
Structures: manufactures roundhouse kit; banta modelworks, Lehigh Valley Models, FinestKind, Twin Whistle, Hunterline, Blair Line kits, Plasticville
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel, American Models, American S Gauge, Bob Peare, Caboose Industries, Fox Valley, GarGraves, MTH, SHS, turntables
Trackside: crossbucks, semaphores, signals
Vehicles: various brands
Prawn Designs
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
Products
Track Components: laser-cut S-scale joint bars
Precision Scale Company
(last reviewed on 03/09/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
560 Ione Rd
City:
Pasco
State:
Washington
Web Site:
Phone:
(509) 266-4384
Products
Catalog: view
Locomotives: detailing parts, leading/trailing trucks
Miscellaneous: mechanical items, wire, bolts, nuts
Rolling Stock: detailing parts, trucks, Sn3 wheels
Scenery: engine maintenance-related tools
Track Components: harp-style switch stands; code 125 track-laying three-point gauge
History
The company started in 1986 by importing brass Sn3. In 2018 they were bought by P.F. & S Railway Supply Inc (https://www.facebook.com/PFSRailwaySupply/), a brick-n-mortar hobby store, and are now a manufacturing division of that store.
Precision Vintage Classics
(last reviewed on 09/21/2022)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Products
Electronics: DCC brands
Locomotives: narrow-gauge detailing parts, Sn3 coupler-height gauge, driver wheels and axles
Miscellaneous: tools
Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge freight car kits, Tomalco Sn3 Parts, Sn3, Sn2, Sn42 trucks & wheelsets, Sn3 coupler-height gauge, box car ends, brake system parts
Track Components: uncouplers, manual switch machine, owns Tomalco Sn3 Track
Notes
The company is a dealers for Evan Designs, ESU, Decoder Buddy, QSI, and Tam Valley.
History
The company bought Berlyn Locomotive Works' Sn3 product line in 2009. They also bought the Tomalco parts (only; not the track) product line.
R.F. Giardina Co. Inc.
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
Contact
Products
Catalog: view
Electronics: original American Flyer transformers, circuit breakers
Locomotives: original American Flyer, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: A.F. repair, manuals, research materials
Rolling Stock: original American Flyer
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
Railway Engineering
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
Contact
Products
Track Components: S, Sn3 turnouts, switch stand, Sn3 track gauge
Right-O'-Way
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
Contact
Products
Catalog: view
Locomotives: motors, motor mounts
Miscellaneous: Micro-Mark tools
Track Components: code 100, 83 turnout parts usable in S-scale; tie plates #TPF3 are 0.012" thick
Notes
They are now also the only dealer to stock the American Switch & Signal product line, which makes turnout components that can be used when hand-laying S-scale turnouts.
History
Gene LaVancil started the company in 1963 to produce O-scale rail. In 1989 Lou Cross took over the operation, and Gene willed him the company upon his passing. Lou passed away in 2015 and willed the company to current owner, Jay.
Rio Grande Models
(last reviewed on 03/11/2023)
Contact
Products
Rolling Stock: narrow-gauge freight car, caboose, MOW kits
Scenery: detailing parts
Structures: WSLC kits
Track Components: switch stands
Vehicles: construction tractor kits
History
The company was started in 1970 to produce D&RGW Maintenance-of-Way equipment. Bought by Craig in ????.
S Scale Track
(last reviewed on 08/28/2023)
Contact
Products
Track Components: code 70, 83, 100 flextrack, turnouts, wyes, double-slip, crossings; rail, rail joiners, spikes, track gauges, joint bars, bumping posts, Gapmaster, roadbed, re-railer
History
In August 2023, Shane bought "Tomalco Track" from Larry Morton who was retiring. Shane subsequently renamed it "S Scale Track", continuing to produce the same items as Tomalco Track had.
S Scale Track Works
(last reviewed on 02/22/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
118 Huson Ct
City:
Plymouth
State:
Wisconsin
Zip Code:
53073
Web Site:
Founder(s):
Glenn Guerra
Scenic Express
(last reviewed on 03/13/2023)
Contact
Products
Layout Scenery: scenic backgrounds (not S-specific)
Miscellaneous: tools
Scenery: grass, ground cover, trees, coal, rocks, fences, vegetation
Scratchbuilding: Plastruct
Track Components: ballast
History
The company was started in 1993.
Sidetracks
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
Contact
Products
Locomotives: various brands
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: various brands
Scenery: figures, detailing parts
Track Components: various brands
Trackside: semaphores, signals
Notes
Due to health issues, Tom is selling this entire inventory, most at reduced rates, and he has Steve Wolcott (of Pre-Size Model Specialities) ship the ordered items on his behalf.
Simpson Models
(last reviewed on 01/22/2023)
Contact
Products
Decals: Sn3 engines and cars
Layout Scenery: Bragdon Enterprises Geodesic Scenery
Scratchbuilding: brass strips
Structures: detailing parts
Track Components: standard- and narrow-gauge brass roller gauges
Notes
The company can do custom laser-cutting, custom 3D-print work, as well as plastic injection molding. The company's kits are focused on the West Side Lumber Company.
Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc
(last reviewed on 01/15/2023)
NASG Charles Sandersfeld Memorial Award
Contact
Products
Decals: decals for products they sell
Locomotives: diesel kits; sideframes designed for use with Stanton drives
Rolling Stock: freight car kits, detailing parts, trucks (S and Sn2), wheelsets, coupler draft gear (Kadee and Sergent/Inventive Models compatible), underframes, roofs
Track Components: tie plates, joint bars, track gauges, tie jigs (turnouts, bridge, straight), switch stands
History
Jim King started producing HO-scale kits in 1990. The company became his full-time business in 2002. In 2006 he added S-scale kits to the product line. He sold off his HO-scale product line, and now only does S- and O-scale products.
T & K Hobby
(last reviewed on 03/14/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
500 Hall Street
City:
Bridgeport
State:
Ohio
Web Site:
Phone:
(740) 633-6607
Products
American Flyer accessories
Decals: alphabet sets, Solvaset
Electronics: wire
Layout Scenery: scenic backgrounds (not S-specific)
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: weathering powders
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel, GarGraves track screws, track cleaning block, Bright Boy, Circuitron Tortoise switch machine
Trackside: backgrounds, Lionel telephone poles
History
Started in 1976.
TMR Distributing
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Online Retailer
Address:
P.O. 136
City:
Malton
Province:
Ontario
Postal Code:
L4T 3B5
Country:
Canada
Web Site:
Products
Decals: dry-transfers, decals
Structures: billboards, window sign decals, Miller Engineering
Track Components: Caboose Industries
Todd Architectural Models
(last reviewed on 04/02/2022)
Contact
Products
Miscellaneous: bags of letters for billboards, roof-top signs, etc.
Scenery: intertrack fencing
Scratchbuilding: large window panes (usable in S)
Structures: industrial, multi-story structures
Track Components: between-track fencing
Tomar Industries
(last reviewed on 04/03/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Address:
560 Ione Rd.
City:
Pasco
State:
Washington
Zip Code:
99301
Web Site:
Phone:
(509) 528-2233
Products
Locomotives: pick-up contact strips
Rolling Stock: drumhead heralds for many railroads, end-of-train devices, pick-up contact strips
Track Components: bumping post, Hayes wheel stop
History
The company is now owned by PF&S Railway Supply.
Train Repair Parts
(last reviewed on 03/18/2023)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
Decals: American Flyer replacements
Electronics: A.C. Gilbert transformers restored
Locomotives: American Flyer repair parts
Rolling Stock: American Flyer repair parts
Track Components: American Flyer replacement parts
Notes
Train Repair Parts is the home of the original A.C. Gilbert Factory Parts Department and one of the most extensive Lionel parts departments.
History
This company has been in business since 1940.
Train Station (The)
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
Layout Scenery: original AF bridges
Locomotives: original American Flyer, Lionel
Miscellaneous: reference materials
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: original American Flyer, Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Train Thingz
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Track Components: track-spacing gauge, add-on parts to make a yard stick into a radius-drawing tool.
TrainMaster Model Trains
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Contact
Products
American Flyer accessories
Decals: Micro Scale, Tichy
Layout Scenery: Pre-Size Model Specialties tunnel portals; B.T.S. bridges
Locomotives: Lionel, MTH
Rolling Stock: Lionel, MTH
Scenery: figures, animals, fences, detailing parts
Structures: American Model Builders, Bar Mills, B.T.S., GCLaser, Lionel, AM Models, Motrak Models, Rail Line Models, Branchline Trains kits
Track Components: Circuitron Tortoise, New Rail Blue Point, spikes, switch machine wire, Kappler Mill ties, Lionel, MTH, Ribbonrail gauges, Tomar Industries
Train Sets: Lionel
History
The company started in 1997. It is now located next to the CSX line.
Trains & More, LLC
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Advertises in the NASG's Dispatch
Contact
Products
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: original American Flyer transformers, circuit breakers
Layout Scenery: original AF bridge
Locomotives: American Flyer
Rolling Stock: American Flyer, Lionel
Structures: American Flyer
Track Components: American Flyer
Trains and Toy Soldiers
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
3130 South 6th Street, Suite 104
City:
Lincoln
State:
Nebraska
Web Site:
Products
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel, smoke fluid
Miscellaneous: 10"x30" backdrops
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel
Vehicles: various brands
Trainworld
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Electronics: DCC brands
Layout Scenery: Lionel bridges
Locomotives: Lionel, Kadee couplers
Rolling Stock: Lionel, wheelsets, Kadee couplers
Track Components: MTH, Lionel
Train Sets: Lionel passenger, freight
Trainz
(last reviewed on 03/15/2023)
Contact
Products
S Products Page: view
American Flyer accessories
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel, loads
Structures: various brands
Track Components: Lionel, Gargraves, S-Helper Service
Train Sets: Lionel
Trout Creek Engineering
(last reviewed on 07/16/2022)
Contact
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
History
They bought the Classic Miniatures product line of S-scale structures in 2003.
wbgx3, llc
(last reviewed on 08/24/2022)
Contact
Products
Track Components: custom-built turnouts
Notes
Bruce has been building turnouts in both N- and HO-scale. He'll be happy to build you your S-scale turnouts as well.
White Rose Hobbies
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
Contact
Business Type:
Brick-n-Mortar Retailer
Address:
4401 W Market St.
City:
York
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip Code:
17408
Web Site:
Phone:
(717) 505-8676
Products
Locomotives: Lionel
Rolling Stock: Lionel
Track Components: Caboose industries switch stands
Willy Monaghan
(last reviewed on 03/16/2023)
Contact
Products
3D-printed products
Electronics: speaker enclosure, mounting fixture for Hex Frog Juicer
Locomotives: old-time steam cab, domes, speaker enclosure
Rolling Stock: Civil War-era passenger, freight cars, caboose, Fox trucks, caboose steps
Scratchbuilding: ladder
Track Components: Ramapo switch stand, targets
Trackside: semaphores
Yelton Models
(last reviewed on 11/04/2022)
Products
3D-printed products
Rolling Stock: transformer loads, caboose kit
Scenery: steel bins, drums, and pails
Structures: homes, phone booth, oil tank
Track Components: non-operational switchstands
Trackside: non-operational Speeders, signal boxes
Notes
The owner has indicated that any item you see on their web site that is only available in scales other than S can be produced in S; just contact him and ask. The company name is the owner's name spelled backwards.
History
The company was started in 2017. Steven Tuff joined the company in 2019.