Resources

UPDATED: 12/3/2024

I'm compiling a list of websites for people and companies providing a variety of helpful model railroad-related services. Please contact me with suggestions for additions as I build this page out.

Model Train Displays and Train Rides

• Listing of model train displays and trains you can ride in every state in the US: https://www.steves-trains.com/post/christmas-trains

Other Directories

• The UK Model Shop Directory: https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/

Custom Weathering and Graffiti Work

• Gavin Faivre: https://www.fiferhobby.com/fhs-weathered-cars/

• N.Scale_N.Such: nscale.nsuch@gmail.com

• Pro Scale Models: http://www.proscalemodelsco.com

• Robert Johnson flyingcrow@yahoo.com

• They Make It Like That: http://theymakeitlikethat.com

Custom Locomotive and Rolling Stock Work

• Model Railway Backshop (specializing in Brass): https://www.modelrailwaybackshop.com/

Electronics/DCC

• Apollo DC Controllers: https://www.apollocontrollers.com

• ChooChoo Vision Cameras: https://www.choochoovision.com/

• CTI Electronics (computer train control): https://cti-electronics.com/index.htm

• Helpful DCC info: https://sites.google.com/site/markgurries

• GATR Works FREDs and EOTs: https://www.ebay.com/str/gatrworksfredsandeots4trains

• Passenger Car constant Lighting: https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/nhkZ6OzP

Layout Design Work and Track Plans

• Bob's Track Plans: https://www.bobstrackplans.com/

• Cke1st's Trackplans: http://www.cke1st.com/m_train2.htm

• Dubai Trains: https://modelrailroaddesigns.com/

• Journal of Model Railroad Design: http://www.jomrd.com

• Layout Vision: https://www.layoutvision.com/design

• Model Railroad Designs/Dubai Trains: https://modelrailroaddesigns.com/

• Rail Dreams: https://raildreams.com/about/services/

• Shelf Layouts: https://www.shelflayouts.com/design-services

Layout Building Work

• Rail Dreams: https://raildreams.com/about/services/

• Rasch Studios: https://www.raschstudios.net

• Shelf Layouts: https://www.shelflayouts.com/design-services

• Stephen Lamb: http://slatrains.com/

• Train Installations: https://www.traininstallations.com/
  

  
  

Paper Structure Kits

• Clever Models: http://clevermodels.squarespace.com/models-gallery/

• Kraft Trains: https://krafttrains.com/Paper_Struchers_for_Trains/HO/index.htm

• Mini World Model Shop: https://www.etsy.com/il-en/shop/MiniWorldModelShop

• Model Buildings: https://www.modelbuildings.org/

• Team Track Models: https://www.teamtrackmodels.com/

• US Z Today: https://usztoday.com

3D Printed and Laser Cut Models

• Baldylox Designs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BaldyloxDesigns

• Budget Model Railways: https://www.budgetmodelrailways.co.uk

• Calvin Witt: https://www.etsy.com/shop/calvinwitt

• Calvin Witt: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/calvin'screations

• Cash Money Enterprise: https://cashmoneyenterprise.etsy.com & https://www.ebay.com/str/cashmoneyexpress

• Fever Creek Line: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/fever-creek-line

• GHQ Models: https://www.ghqmodels.com

• HD Custom Design: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?ssPageName=&_ssn=hdcustomdesign

• igMakes: https://igmakes.com (mostly N and Z vehicles)

• Ironworks Models: https://www.ironworksmodels.com/

• ITLA Scale Models: https://itlascalemodels.com/

• Kurt Lakin: https://www.thingiverse.com/klakin/designs

• Late Night Hobbies: https://www.latenighthobbies.com/s/shop

• N Scaler 454: https://nscaler454.com

• Osborne Model Kits: https://www.osbornmodelkits.com/products

• Penguin 3D Workshop: https://www.penguin3dworkshop.com/s/shop

• UKSTL: https://ukstl.etsy.com/ (model railroad and gaming models)

• Whistle Stop Models: https://www.whistlestopmodels.com

• 3D Railroad: https://www.etsy.com/shop/3drailroad/?etsrc=sdt
  

Laser Cut Module Kits (T-Trak and Other)

• Klawndyke: https://klawndyke.com/catalog/

• Ironworks Models: https://www.ironworksmodels.com/

• Osborne Models: https://www.osbornmodelkits.com/t-track-modules

• Precision Model Railroad: https://precisionmodelrailroad.com/

Laser Cutter and 3D Printer Files

• DIY and Digital: https://www.patreon.com/diyanddigitalrailroad/shop

• Klawndyke: https://klawndyke.com/catalog/

• Outland Models: https://outlandmodels.com

• Rober Collins: https://cults3d.com/en/users/RobertCollins/3d-models

Also, search for 3D models and STL files at:

• https://www.thingiverse.com/

• https://www.cults3d.com

• https://www.makerworld.com

• https://www.yeggi.com

General 3D Printing Services

• https://craftcloud3d.com/ (upload your files, select material, color, provider, etc)

Scenery Items

• Coastmans: https://www.coastmans.com/

• Longshadow Model Trees: https://longshawdowsmodeltrees.com/index.html

• Scale Tree: https://www.scaletree.com/

• Scenic Express: https://scenicexpress.com/

Miscellaneous

• N Scale Locomotive Reviews: https://spookshow.net

• N Scale Locomotive Info: https://www.trovestar.com/generic/group.php?Collection=4

Model Railroad Online Stores (US/Canada)

• Coastmans: https://www.coastmans.com

• CMR Products: https://www.cmrproducts.com

• Crazy Model Trains: https://crazymodeltrains.com

• Digitrax: https://www.digitrax.com

• Factory Direct Hobbies: https://factorydirecthobbies.com

• Fifer Hobby: https://www.fiferhobby.com/ (specializes in N scale)

• Iron Planet Hobbies: https://ironplanethobbies.com

• ITLA Scale Models: https://itlascalemodels.com/

• Kadee: https://www.kadee.com

• Kato USA: https://store.katousa.com

• Legacy Station: https://www.legacystation.com/ (specializes in O gauge)

• Lombard Hobby: https://lombardhobby.com

• Micro Trains: https://www.micro-trains.com

• Midwest Model Railroad: https://midwestmodelrr.com

• Model Train Market: https://modeltrainmarket.com

• Model Train Stuff: https://www.modeltrainstuff.com

• N Scale Supply: https://www.nscalesupply.com

• N Scaler 454: https://nscaler454.com

• Outland Models: https://outlandmodels.com

• Scenic Express: https://scenicexpress.com

• Spring Creek Model Trains: https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com

• TCS: https://www.tcsdcc.com

• Tony's Trains: https://tonystrains.com

• Tower Hobbies: https://www.towerhobbies.com

• Train World: https://www.trainworld.com/

• Trains in the Valley: https://www.trainsinthevalley.com

• Trainz: https://www.trainz.com (tons of used equipment)

• US Z Scale: https://uszscale.com/

• US Z Today: https://usztoday.com

• Walthers: https://www.walthers.com

• Yankee Dabbler: https://yankeedabbler.com

• Z Scale Monster: https://www.zscalemonster.com

• Z Track Center: https://ztrackcenter.com (great source of Z scale equipment)
  

Model Railroad Online Stores (Europe)

• DM Toys: https://www.dm-toys.de/en/

• Euro Model Trains: https://euromodeltrains.com/

• Euro Rail Hobbies: https://www.eurorailhobbies.com/

• Gauge Master: https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/

• J Scale: https://www.j-scale.com/

• Maerklin Shop: https://www.maerklinshop.de/en/

• Modell Bahn Shop: https://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/

• Modell Bahn Union: https://www.modellbahnunion.com/

Model Railroad Online Stores (Asia)

• Banzai Hobby: https://banzaihobby.com/

• Model Trains Plus: https://www.modeltrainplus.net/

• Plaza Japan: https://www.plazajapan.com/model-train/

• HobbySearch: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/

Model Railroad Online Stores (Australia)

• Aurora Trains: https://auroratrains.com.au/

• Frontline Hobbies: https://www.frontlinehobbies.com.au/model-railway/

• Hearns Hobbies: https://www.hearnshobbies.com/collections/australian-railway

• Hobby Co: https://www.hobbyco.com.au/collections/model-rail

• Metro Hobbies: https://www.metrohobbies.com.au/pages/model-trains

• Train World Australia: https://trainworld.net.au/

Model Railroad Online Stores (Other Regions)

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