Accucraft 
Over the last several years, Accucraft has developed an impressive
live steam roster and continues an active product development
program. The hobby's most popular entry-level steamer is probably
the Ruby,
a small Baldwin available in live steam only. The engine started
shipping in fall 1999, and is now available in several different models
(0-4-0T, 2-4-2, different tank configurations). It's a good
runner, has set new standards for a quality entry-level engine, and
should be especially attractive to US prototype modelers. Its
modular design makes it an excellent candidate for kit-bashing.
An inexpensive
kit version of the Ruby is
also available.
Accucraft plans to offer live steam versions of their electric
locomotives, starting with the C-16, which was a big success, and
a
Mich-Cal Lumber Shay. The D&RGW K-27 began shipping
in
late 2002, and is a spectacular model as well as a very strong
runner. The line includes the D&RGW C-21 class 2-8-0s (2003),
K-28 class 2-8-2 (2005) and the Nevada Shortline 2-6-0 from the
prototype in the California State Railroad Museum (2004). There
are now 3 Shays in the line-up. Standard-gauge fans will be excited to
see a SP "Daylight" and a 0-6-0 switcher in live steam. See their New
Releases page for the
latest on these and other planned locomotives.
Accucraft Trains
33268 CENTRAL AVENUE
UNION CITY, CA 94587
Tel: (510) 324-3399
Fax: (510) 324-3366
Email Address: info@accucraft.com
Web site: http://www.accucraft.com
Eric
Agis-Garcin's Decauville kit
Eric Agis-Garcin is developing a limited-production kit for a
Decauville 0-4-0 in 7/8n2 scale (1:13.7 scale, 2-foot prototype on 45mm
track).
The kits include unmachined castings, with parts for the frames,
boiler, cylinders, and superstructure.
Eric Agis-Garcin
47, rue de la ferme du Paradis
78250 Meulan
France
tél. (33) 01 30 91 93 17
fax. (33) 01 30 99 20 61
e-mail: eric.agis-garcin@
wanadoo.fr
web: http://www.m1zu13.de/bild/agisx.htm
Manufacturers of live steam locos for 1- and 0-gauge track. Several US-style locos are available in 1:22.5 and 1:20 scale. All are butane fired (alcohol available). All have inside Stephenson's valve gear. All can be radio controlled.
Argyle Loco Works
241 Belgrave
Gembrook Road
Clematis 3782 Victoria, AUSTRALIA
tel./FAX: 59 686 573
e-mail: argyleloco@netdig.com.au
Web page: http://www.argyleloco.com.au
US agents: Sulphur Springs Steam Models
ASTER Hobby Co. Inc
Aster is widely considered to be the producer of the finest commercially made live steam engines in the world. Others may equal their quality, but these are few, and their output cannot rival Aster's. Aster is the standard to which most small-scale live steamers compare the other builders. Aster's engines are available either ready-to-run, or as "screwdriver kits", which may be assembled using the hand tools supplied with the kit.
Their product line is a more or less even mix of European, Japanese, UK and US prototypes. Most are 1:32 scale models of standard gauge engines, with a few narrow gauge models. Depending on the engine, they may be gas, alcohol or coal fired (or alcohol and coal, in a couple of cases).
The Aster catalogue is an extremely valuable book, even if you don't own, or even plan to own, any Aster engines. It's one of the best reference books available on the mechanics of small-scale live steam locos, and should be in every small-scale steam library.
The Aster Hobby web site has a worldwide list of importers and suppliers. Their importers and suppliers list has links to web sites for their representatives in North America, the UK, Europe and Australia.
ASTER Hobby Co., Inc.
1-13-34 Hakusan,
Midori-ku,
Yokohama,
JAPAN 226-0006
tel.: 81-(0) 45-934-5646 (English), 81-(0) 45-934-6008 (Japanese)
fax: 81-(0) 45-933-9486 (24 hours)
e-mail (in English): sales@asterhobby.co.jp
Web site (in English): http://www.asterhobby.com
Backshop Miniatures are in the protyping stage for a D&RG class C-16 2-8-0, and in the design stage for a Sumpter Valley (ex-Uintah) 2-6-6-2, both in 1:20.3 scale. Projected availability date for the C16 is late 1997. Price should be around UK£2300 (around US$3795). This will be for a gas fired loco complete with a tender water tank with axle and hand pumps. Also included will be radio control. They hope to have these engines available from stock and hope to find some dealers in the United States to carry them.
The Sumpter valley engine will be around UK£4000 (US$6600) and will be available to special order only. Backshop Miniatures accept Visa and Mastercard, making overseas orders very simple.
Backshop Miniatures
10 Swinneyford Road
Towcester
Northants
NN12 6HD
England
tel: 44 1327 352036
fax: 441327 352795
e-mail: backshop@skynet.co.uk
Bassett-Lowke
After a long hiatus, this venerable and respected marque has been revived with a lovely 0 gauge Stanier 2-6-0 Mogul locomotive. Now owned by Corgi, another long-time British toy manufacturer, Bassett-Lowke has produced a batch of 500 of the 1930s design. In 7mm/ft scale (1:43, or European 0 scale), the engine and tender are about 20 inches long. Although it is based heavily on the 1930s plans, there are some subtle improvements such as a better safety valve design. It's available in two liveries: LMS maroon and BR black. A review in the Bassett-Lowke Society Journal, reprinted on the B-L web site, indicates that it's a good runner, too. There is apparently no rolling stock available for these engines yet, however, so you'll have to rely on your collection of vintage tinplate cars until Corgi reproduces them.
Bassett-Lowke
Harcourt Way, Meridian Business Park
Leicester, LE3 2RL
ENGLAND
tel.: (116) 282 6622
fax: (116) 282 6633
web site: http://www.bassettlowke.co.uk/
(order tel. in US/Canada: 800-957-4403)
Bear Creek Railroad
Dealer for Aster Hobbies locomotives and associated 1:32 scale rolling stock (including some really nice passenger cars).
Bear Creek Railroad
Surrey, BC, Canada
tel: 604-834-3954
web: http://www3.telus.net/pantages/
Mike
Beeson Models
Beeson specialises in 16mm scale models of British prototype steam locomotives. He also publishes a series of plans for engines in 16mm to 1 inch scale, furnishes parts for scratchbuilders, etc..
Mike Beeson Models
Web site: http://www.mikebeeson.clara.co.uk
Distributors of steam locos from Brandbright, Roundhouse, IP Engineering, Accucraft.
Brandbright offer a number of British and American style
locomotives, as well as a wide range of rolling stock, accessories,
etc.
Of particular note are the locomotives designed by Brandbright and
built
by IP Engineering: "Jane" and "Bertha".
"Jane" is an 0-4-0T styled after an early British quarry or industrial
loco, with an open cab and "spectacle" windows in the cab front. (An
optional full cab is available.) The loco is produced in gauge 0 or
gauge 1. Oscillating cylinders with rotary reversing valve, alcohol
fired pot boiler, sight glass, displacement lubricator. (Sounds and
looks very much like the old Mamod engine with some upgrades). Price:
UK£250, US approx $399.00 (plus shipping).
"Bertha" is a detailed scale model of the Westfield Plantation Co.
locomotive No. 1, a 0-6-2T built in 1897. It is gas fired, with
reversible slides valves (capable of radio control) and a brass and
wood
cab. Bertha has been under development for some time, but is
still
listed "not available yet" in the Brandbright price list.
Brandbright Limited
The Old School
Cromer Road
Bodham, Holt
Norfolk NR25 6QG ENGLAND
tel.: 44 1263 588 755
FAX: 44 1263 588 424
e-mail: steam@brandbright.co.uk
web site: http://www.brandbright.co.uk/
In addition to Llagas Creek track and other large scale supplies, California & Oregon Coast sell the popular Accucraft Ruby. A feature to note is that they include a bottle of steam oil with the locomotive, an item that is absolutely necessary to run the engine, but not shipped from the manufacturer. Nice touch! (The steam oil is also sold separately, of course.)
California & Oregon Coast Railway
P.O. Box 57
Rogue River, OR 97537
tel: 800-866-8635
Web site: http://cocry.com/
e-mail: cocry@cocry.com
Designers/distributors of two 1:20 scale 2-truck Shays, a 1:20 scale Heisler, and logging rolling stock. The Heisler and the larger Shay (photo) are produced in limited batches by Mike Chaney. The smaller Shay is produced by Argyle. Finescale wood rolling stock includes Sierra Valley Enterprises log cars, Saxton Car & Foundry caboose.
Catatonk Locomotive Works
P.O. Box 335
Newark Valley, NY 13811 USA
tel.: 607-642-8119
FAX: 607-642-8978
e-mail: docsteam@steaminthegarden.com
Update:
Cheddar Models has
been sold as of June 2005, and in September the founder, John
Woodroofe, passed away. Cheddar's marine and locomotive designs have
been bought by Stuart Models,
who will reportedly continue to supply ready-to-run models as well as
spare parts. Cheddar's master boilermaker, Tim Taschimowitz, will
continue
producing boilers as Cheddar
Valley Steam.
Cheddar's steamboat and stationary models are well-known and
respected, but until recently they had nothing to run on rails.
That's changed, now, with the introduction of a series of
British-style 0-4-0 and 0-6-6-0 locos. Iver is a
tidy-looking, low-cost engine with a plantation type cab, with radio
control pre-installed, available in Gauge 0 or Gauge 1. It
features gas firing, R/C speed and directional control, oscillating
cylinders, insulated wheels, pressure gauge, water glass and filler
valve. Samson is a tank locomotive with fixed cylinders
based on Bagnalls' Gibraltar class. It, too, features gas firing
and radio control, in both gauges. Goliath is a freelance
0-6-0 tank engine. It also includes insulated wheels on the Gauge 1
version, for compatibility with electric locos on the same track.
The Riesa is an 0-4-0 in German outline, with similar
characteristics to the Samson. And a tram engine is
available, based on the Iver chassis.
Of interest to Baldwin Locomotive fans is the Philadelphia, a 10-wheeler based
upon a preserved locomotive in Australia, but representative of a
typical Baldwin narrow-gauge design (photo).
Cheddar locos are sold in the US by Quisenberry Station http://www.quisenberrystation.com/, Yesteryear Toys and Books, http://www.yesteryeartoys.com/, Springs Steam Models, http://www.sssmodels.com/, and by many dealers worldwide.
Cheddar Valley Steam
Unit 4 Castle Mills Industrial Estate
Biddisham
Somerset BS26 2RH UK
Tel: 0870-8554511
e-mail: cheddarvalleysteam@hotmail.co.uk
web site: http://www.cheddarvalleysteam.co.uk/
Stuart Models
Braye Road
Vale, GUERNSEY,
GY3 5XA UK
tel: +44 (0)1481 242041
fax: +44 (0)1481 247912
e-mail: sales@stuartmodels.com
web site: http://www.stuartmodels.com/
Producers of small-batch gauge 1 finescale locomotive models (electric and live steam). Send a self-addressed envelope for details and pricing on their fine-scale models
Cherry Scale Models
The Stables,
25 Church St.,
Langham,
Oakham,
Rutland LE15 7JE
ENGLAND
tel: 572 757392 fax: 572 742053
Dealer for Accucraft steam and electric locomotives.
114 Dogwood Ln
Pass Christian, MS 39571
tel: toll-free 888-838-0315 (228-452-4407 in southern Mississippi)
web: http://www.crescentmodels.com
Cross Creek sells Aster, Accucraft and Wada Works locomotives,Hartford Products rolling stock kits, Delton cars and various accessories.
Cross Creek Engineering
P.O. Box 191
Spencer, OH 44275
tel: 800-664-3226 (US only)
fax: 330-667-2047
e-mail: crosscreektrains@juno.com
Diamond Enterprises/Yesteryear Toys
Diamond/Yesteryear are the US importers and distributors for Wilesco and Mamod.
Wilesco's Spreewald 2-6-0T is a kit which is built into a Jung side-tank locomotive. The scale is given as 1:22.5, to run on gauge 1 track. The kit contains machined and etched brass and nickel-steel parts, with a ready-to-run boiler. Only a screwdriver is needed to assemble it.
Diamond/Yesteryear also carry the Mamod locomotive. It's at the
bottom of the ladder in terms of sophistication, and the engines were
plauged with serious quality problems toward the end of their previous
life. But like the Volkswagen Beetle, it seems that everyone ends up
owning one at some time or another. (And loving them, for
somereason....)
1 Gauge and 0 Gauge kits are available for $396, finished locomotives
for $480. Sets (including loco, two goods or passenger wagons, oval of
track) are $696. Wagons, track and turnouts are also available
separately.
Diamond/Yesteryear also advertises a complete line of Mamod and Wilesco live steam automobiles, traction engines, stationary engines, fire engines, etc. Wilesco catalog: $6.95 (free with orders over $100).
For marine steam enthusiasts, Diamond/Yesteryear carries Cheddar marine engines. These are sophisticated (and expensive) engines which are of very high quality. They would make the workings of a fine steam locomotive such as a Class A Climax or a Dunkirk, as well.
Diamond Enterprises and Book Publishers/Yesteryear Toys
Box 537
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
tel.: 800-481-1353 (US only) or 613-475-1771
FAX: 800-305-5138 (US only) or 613-475-3748
e-mail: info@yesteryeartoys.com
Web site: http://www.yesteryeartoys.com
D.J.B. Engineering is known for beautifully made locomotives of British two-foot narrow-gauge prototypes (16mm/ft. or 1:19 scale, running on 0 gauge track). Locomotives include several models of engines from the Festiniong, as well as from the Lynton and Barnstaple, Welsh Highland Ry., et al. D.J.B. also make and sell rolling stock kits as well as castings for the locomotives and wagons.
Of interest to modelers of Colorado narrow gauges, in Fall 1998 D.J.B. produced a batch of Rio Grande K-27 class 2-8-2s in 1:20.3 scale. Overall length is more than 34 inches, with tender, and it runs on minimum 8 foot radius. These engines are coal-fired (alcohol optional), with features like compensated suspension, axle and hand pumps and injectors, lots of brass detail castings, along with the usual cab fittings (pressure gauge, water glass, etc.). The batch is all sold. However, there is a C-21 in the works.
Other
projects from DJB's prototype shop are kits to build a Class A Climax
and a two-truck Shay, in 1:20.3 scale and with trucks either 32mm (0
gauge) or 45mm (1 gauge). The kits are complete with soldered
boiler and pre-assembled components, but the builder must supply the
steam motor. (For example, a Graham Twin or Graham Shay Twin, available
separately from DJB or other suppliers.) The price of the Climax is
UK£850, and £950 for the Shay kit.
New in 2006: DJB has
developed coal-fired boiler kits for Accucraft's Edrig and "Ruby"
locomotives!
D.J.B. Engineering
17 Meadow Way
Bracknell, Berks.,
RG42 1UE,
ENGLAND
tel: 1344 423256
e-mail: david.bailey@ntlworld.com
Web site: http://www.djbengineering.co.uk/
German manufacturer of gauge , G scale (1:22.5) live steam and electric locos. An M scale (1:13.3) Feldbahnlok is also under development (60cm or 2-foot gauge industrial loco).
Dampfmodellbau Reppingen
Gewerbepark 34
52388 Nörvenich
GERMANY
Tel.: 0 2426 - 902490
FAX.: 0 2426 - 902499
e-mail: reppingen@t-online.de
web site: http://www.reppingen.de/
(German only)
Dealers and distributors of JD Models battery locomotives, Friog battery locomotives, Archangel steam locomotives, Aster steam locomotives, Roundhouse steam locomotives, Salem Steam steam and battery locomotives, Wrightscale steam locomotives, Locomotion steam railcars and locomotives, Binnie small industrial wagons, Pen Llwyn steam locomotives, Saltford battery industrial locomotives, Phoenix figures, Green Frog videos, Signalling Centre simulation software, Priory rolling stock, Perfect World rolling stock, Philcraft steam boats. Nameplates and station signed in etched brass.
Doubleheader Productions
3725 Pageant Place
Dallas, TX 75244 USA
tel.: 972-247-1208
e-mail: sales@gaugeone.com
Web site: http://www.gaugeone.com/
East Branch Trains offers repairs, customizing, restoration and kit
assembly, and buys and sells used live steamers in 1 gauge and 0 gauge.
Of special interest is East Branch's whistle kits, based on the Bangham
resonator design.
Finescale Locomotive Company
Finescale make a number of fine live steam locomotives in No. 1 scale (1:32), as well as coaches and electrically powered loco models, including a GWR 48XX 0-4-2T and the beautiful Duke of Glouchester Pacific in the photo. (My first live steam driving experience was with a Finescale Peckett, a most pleasant memory.)
The Finescale Locomotive Company
P.O. Box 1534,
Marlborough,
Wiltshire SN8 1ZY
ENGLAND
Tel: 0672-511675
Fax: 0672-516909
e-mail: neil.rose@lineone.net
Original drawings for Gauge One spirit-fired locomotives, lost wax brass detail castings. Locomotive drawings are 1 scale (1:32) or UK prototypes.
Paul Forsyth Models
78 Laburnum Crescent
Northampton
NN3 2LF
England
tel: 44 1604 494995
Dealer for Aster Hobby locomotives.
Gauge 1 Lines
Sittsville, Ontario
Canada
tel: 613-836-6455
e-mail: gaugeonelines@yahoo.com
H.B. Models make high-quality locomotives (e.g. GER 2-4-2T reviewed in SitG no. 38) and scratchbuilding parts (valve gear, cylinders, drawings, etc.).
H.B. Models
12 Grove Park,
Tring,
Herts. HP23 5JK
ENGLAND
tel: 1442 823 586
HDC - Dampfmaschinen
Lutz Hielscher Technische Spielwaren
Gauge 1 live steam locomotive kits, Steam Dummy 0-4-0 and Tank
Engine 0-4-0 (DM 985.00-995.00).
Automatic Gas Pressure Valve (DM 89.00)
Lutz Hielscher Technische Spielwaren
Schmiedestr. 52
42279 Wuppertal
GERMANY
Tel.: +49-202-664052
FAX +49-202-664606
web: http://www.hielscher-dampfmodelle.de/
Hornby
IE&W is the exclusive US representative for the Finescale Locomotive Company or Wiltshire, England. As the manufacturer's name implies, their models are highly detailed 1:32 scale replicas of British railway equipment. The line includes locomotives and rolling stock of several UK railways.
IE&W Railway Supply
38200 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132-2927
tel: 540-882-3886
fax: 540-882-9670
web site: http://www.ieandwry.com/
IP Engineering are probably best known for the Brandbright Jane, a super-Mamod clone styled as a Welsh quarry engine. They also produced a limited-run batch of live-diesel engines in 1999 which were snapped up before word of them even reached the streets. Their web site features the Jane as well as various bits and pieces for scratchbuilding your own 32mm gauge locos, add-ons for Jane, wagons to pull behind them, etc.
IP Engineering
46 Carisbrooke Crescent
Poole, Dorset
BH15 4LD ENGLAND
Tel :01202-660304
e-mail: ivan@ipengineering.co.uk
Web site: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/ipengineering/
Long-established manufacturer of stationary steam engines and accessories, Jensen has been family owned and operated since 1932. They still use the original patterns and dies, and their engines are largely hand-made. They don't make any locomotives, but I admire their historical status, so I have included them anyway.
Jensen Steam Engine Mfg. Co., Inc
700 Arlington Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
Customer Service/Technical Support Help Line: (941) 461-9065
For Retail and Dealer sales only: (800) 525-5245
World Wide 24 Hour, Dedicated Fax Line: (941) 461-8792
E-Mail (Customers): Sales@JensenSteamEngines.com
Web site: http://jensensteamengines.com/
Little Engines/The Locomotive Works
The Locomotive Works provides drawings, castings, parts, etc. for several different live steam engines in various scales, form the long-established "Little Engines" line. These are all standard gauge models in 1:48 scale for 0 gauge track, 1:24 scale for gauge 3, 1:16 scale for 3.5" gauge, or 1:12 scale for 4.75" or 5" gauge. They are the smaller scales of the former Little Engines line.
The 1:24 and 1:48 scale locos, designed by Martin Lewis, may be built either as Pacific or Mountain types. More information on the construction books and castings is in the Plans and Drawings section.
The Locomotive Works
131 LaGrande Ave.
Moss Beach, CA 94038
tel: 650-728-1852
fax: 650-728-8050
web site: http://www.littleengines.com/
e-mail: locoworks@aol.com
LocoBox
Locomotion
Locomotion's best-known product is undoubtedly their delightful steam-powered railbus (photo). This is available as a battery-powered unit, too. They also make a lovely Hunslet 0-4-0T quarry loco, as well as rolling stock kits, wooden carrying cases, etc.
Web site: http://www.locomotion.connectfree.co.uk
e-mail: enquiries.locomotion@connectfree.co.uk
Lotus of Austria has been known for their LGB-compatible turntable, bridges, etc. Now, they also produce some live steam models, including a gas-fired, HO scale 0-4-0T industrial locomotive. Unlike many engines in this scale, it's a 2-cylinder design. It also features a pressure gauge, and is compatible with DCC remote control. The hand-made engines are being produced in a limited edition of 35.
Lotus' web site states that they will bring out a different limited-edition HO engine each year.
Die Lotus-Lok-Station
Ernsting 31-32
A 5121 Ostermiething
Austria
Tel.: 43 6278-7900
Fax: 43 6278-7476
e-mail:office@lotuslok.co.at
web site: http://www.lotuslok.co.at/
Mamod makes a wide range of steam-powered toys, and their locomotives are often the entry point for newcomers to the hobby. Because they're sold to the toy buyer, they tend to be "throttled back" somewhat in terms of performance and efficiency. Some simple modifications can turn a lethargic Mamod into a real performer, so don't overlook them in your search for a beginner's engine. Oddly, their web site doesn't even show a locomotive; you can purchase the locos from dealers such as Diamond Enterprises. Check the list of distributors on the site for one close to you.
Mamod Limited,
Unit 1A, Summit Crescent Industrial Estate,
Smethwick, Warley, Birmingham,
B66 1BT ENGLAND
tel.: 0121 500 6433
fax: 0121 500 6309
Web site: http://www.mamod.co.uk/
e-mail: enquiries@mamod.co.uk
Märklin
After an absence of over 60 years the Märklin program once again has a locomotive with a live steam mechanism. Although they have consistently produced fine 1 Scale model and toy trains over the years, these have been electric only. Now Märklin have entered the steam market again with their model of the German State Railroad Company (DR) class 8962.
The loco is gas-fired and radio controlled, with an estimated running time of 10 to 20 minutes. It is equipped with water glass, pressure valve and Märklin "claw" couplers (compatible with Märklin's other gauge1 equipment). Minimum track radius is 1.02m.
It appears that the US Märklin distributor will not be importing these engines, but they are available from the Canadian distributor.
In Europe:
Gebr. Märklin & Cie GmbH
Postfach 8 60
D-73008 Göppingen
GERMANY
Web site: http://www.marklin.de/
In Canada and US:
Euro Rail Hobbies
Langley
British Columbia
CANADA
tel.: 866-799-6098 (toll-free)
tel./fax: 604-533-5886
e-mail: Walter.Menzel@EuroRailHobbies.com
Web site: http://www.eurorailhobbies.com/
Dealer of Roundhouse Engineering locomotives.
Meg Steam Inc.
161 Lohr Road
Victoria, British Columbia.
Canada, V98 1J7
Tel/Fax 250 655-9220
e-mail: Meg_Steam@intertrek.com
Dealer of Roundhouse Engineering locomotives.
Miniature Power Products
RR1, Woodstock, Ontario
Canada, N4S 1V6
tel: 519-539-9981
fax: 519-539-8303
Konrad
Mücke German Live Steam
Konrad Mücke builds 1:32 scale, gauge 1 live steam models of German prototype locomotives. His web site has photos and descriptions of the engines he has built, which include
Konrad Mücke
Postfach 1110
D-79857 Schluchsee
Germany
tel: 49 7656 436
fax: 49 7656 9246
e-mail: info@machpr.de
Web site: http://www.machpr.de/dampf/dampf1.htm
Manufacturer of various tools and components for small-scale live steamers, including
Modelbouw Atelier
Apeldoorn
"Het juiste adres voor Tuinspoorders, Stoomliefhebbers en
Scheepsbouwers."
Manufacturer of the coal-fired Henschel 0-4-0T "Casper" (photo).
Supplier of live steam model locomotives, stationary engines and boats,
as well as general garden railroading equipment and supplies:
North Jersey Gauge One Co.
8 Spring Valley Rd.
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
tel: 201-391-1493
Pearse
Locomotives
Manufacturers of 1:20 and 16mm scale locomotives. They have a
reputation for strong running and good looks.
Hand-built steam locomotives and rolling stock. All locomotives are finely painted and hand-lined. They are individually numbered and come in foam-lined carrying cases.
LMS Duchess 4-6-2 manual or R/C, choice of detailing.
£4180 to £6250
Southern Railway M7 0-4-4T with springing, water test cock,
extra
detailing. £1870 to £2081.
£3 for full information pack.
Pemberton Models
34 Cox Green Road
Bromley Cross
Bolton BL7 9HF
ENGLAND
tel: (1204) 592258
Precision Industrial Model Makers
Industrial models and consultancy work. Manufacturer of Gauge 1 and Gauge 0 metal wheelsets and live steam locos for Gauge 1. The locos, now under development, are a 2-6-0 and a 4-6-0, both tender engines. They also maintain a large second hand loco list.
Precision Industrial Model Makers,
7 Shelley Street,
Shelley, Western Australia, 6148
Australia
tel/fax: 17 619 457 2860
e-mail: gregg@vianet.net.au
John
Prescott Engineering
Prescott produces a range of small gas-fired live steam locomotives for garden railways, manufactured to the scale of 16mm to 1ft. to run on 32mm gauge track (1:19 scale). The locomotives in the line are freelanced, though they are strongly based on prototypes by Kerr Stuart, Bagnall or Decauville. Because the locos are built to order, there is quite a waiting period, which also speaks highly of his work! A range of fittings, components and accessories is also available.
John Prescott Engineering,
The Cottage,
Bickford,
Penkridge,
Stafford.
ST19 5QJ.
United Kingdom
tel: 01785 712452
e-mail: john@prescottlocos.fsnet.co.uk
web: http://www.prescottlocos.fsnet.co.uk/
Rob Preston Model LocomotivesAuthorized dealer for Roundhouse, Accucraft and Aster
steam locomotives, Cheddar locomotives and marine
engines. Dealer for Hartford Products and FH&PB Railroad
Supply kits, Trackside Details and Ozark Miniatures castings. US
distributor for Lutz Hielscher miniature steam models and HO gauge
locomotives. Radio control specialist.
Quisenberry Station - Steam Models
3903 Quisenberry Drive
Alexandria VA 22309
Tel 703-799-9643
e-mail: turbohvn@aol.com
web site: http://www.quisenberrystation.com/
Regner is the major manufacturer of live steam locomotives and parts in Germany. They produce Ready-to-run live steam locomotives for Gauge 1, kits, parts (wheels, cylinders, boilers etc.), and traction engines. Regner also has a great-looking line of electrically-powered 1:22.5 scale industrial locos, for 0 gauge (32mm) or 30mm track. With battery power, these could make a great addition to your 16mm scale live steam line.
Regner will send you their catalogue for Euro 7.65 plus Euro 6,12 postage outside Germany). Their web site has a calendar of live steam events around Europe (mostly Germany and Austria).
Regner Dampftechnik, Eisenbahntechnik
Erlenweg 3
91589 Aurach
GERMANY
Tel: +49-9804-1745
FAX +49-9804-1781
e-mail: regner-dampftechnik@t-online.de
web site: http://www.regner-dampftechnik.de/
RCS make a range of advanced radio control systems for garden railroad models, including one specifically designed for live steam locomotives. The controller is about the size of a deck of cards, with no antenna (the rails pick up the signal), making it far more resistant to "glitching" when installed in all-metal locos. The controller works with conventional servos, either single- or double-servo controls, and features built-in "momentum" for added realism as well as directional light control. There are four total channels, so additional servos for whistles, couplers, etc. may also be added.
In North America, RCS steam controllers are distributed by Sulphur Springs Steam Models. In the UK, distribution is by Brandbright, Ltd. The RCS web page has a complete listing of dealers worldwide.
Remote Control Systems
P.O. Box 1118
Bayswater Victoria 3153
Australia
Tel.: (03) 9762-7785
Fax: (03) 9762-7785
e-mail: rcs@alphalink.com.au
web site: http://www.rcs-rc.com
Rishon Locomotives
8 Ewandale Cl.
Clunes NSW
Australia 2480
Tel. 61266291115
web site: http://www.geocities.com/rishonloco/Rishon1.html
email: paultrev1@optusnet.com.au
Rittech is a Swiss company that does world-wide model railway business. They carry many scales, in electric as well as European prototype Gauge 1 live steam (Aster, Fulgurex).
They have also published a book on the well-known Fulgurex locomotives, many of which were commissioned from Aster Hobby, Ltd. of Japan.
Rittech SA
Chemin du Vignoble 36
P. O. Box 8
CH 1232 CONFIGNON (Geneva)
Switzerland
Tel: 41 22 757 2037
Fax: 41 22 757 4224
Web: http://www.rittech.ch/
e-mail: info@rittech.ch
Manufacturer of ready-to-run engines and kits in "G" scale and SM32 scale (16mm on gauge 0). All have outside frames with Walschaerts valve gear, and are butane fired.
If you have an internationally recognized credit card, you may order
directly from Roundhouse. Their Living Steam Web site
has a world-wide list of Roundhouse dealers.
Ready-to-run live steam locomotives for Gauge 1, Cog (Rack) live steam locomotive (Austrian Achensee Zahnradbahn) for LGB Rack Rails.
MDT Schweer
Dorfsfeld 10
21335 Lueneburg
GERMANY
Tel: +49-4131-404452
MVB Schug carries a wide range of garden railroad models, and in particular a good range of live steam models from Accucraft, Aster, Regner, et al. They will mail orders world-wide. Web site in German and in English.
Modellbahn-Versand Schug
Neustrasse 18
D-54340 Detzem
Germany
Tel: 49 6507-802326
Fax: 49 6507-802327
e-mail: info@mbv-schug.de
web site: http://www.mbv-schug.de/
Southern Steam Trains
Dealer of Aster Hobby locomotives. Their web site has a complete roster of every Aster engine made with specifications and many photos, a good historical reference, as well as the complete Aster catalogue. 'Complete' means that it also includes the reference material that makes the catalogue an indispensible part of a small-scale steam library. The site has also begun running technical articles by Kevin O'Connor in the Reference section. Definitely worth bookmarking!
Southern Steam Trains
201 Grandview Circle
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
tel: 864-834-3954
fax: 834-864-7624
e-mail: information@southernsteamtrains.com
web site: http://www.SouthernSteamTrains.com
Sulphur Springs
Steam Models
Sulphur Springs is the premiere live steam and model engineering supplier in the US. Their commitment to the live steam hobby and builders has launched many a novice model engineer and many a project. Their catalogue (US$4) is of such breadth that it can not be described. Just get it, and you will not be sorry.
The extensive supply of model engineering supplies oriented toward 0- and 1-gauge live steamers includes
In addition to their well-regarded line of track, turnouts, rail bender and switch stands, Sunset Valley is also a dealer for Accucraft, Roundhouse Engineering and Aster Locomotives. An online catalogue is on their web site.
Sunset Valley Trackworks
13428 209th SE
Issaquah, Wa 98027
tel/FAX: 206-255-2453
web site: http://www.svrronline.com
e-mail: svrrted@sprynet.com
Aster dealer for UK. MasterCard and American Express accepted. Shipping free in UK mainland.
Sussex Model Centre
1&2 Teville Gate,
Worthing,
West Sussex BN11 1UA,
ENGLAND
tel: (1903) 207525 or 233817
fax: (1903) 202933
Authorized Roundhouse dealer.
Texas Roundhouse
2509 Hollybrook Drive
Seabrook, Texas 77586
Phone 281-474-9579
Fax 281-474-5703
e-mail: TexasRoundhouse@aol.com
Tootle
EngineeringAuthorized Roundhouse and Aster dealer.
The Train Depot
1934 W. Fairbanks Ave.
Winter Park, Florida 32789
Phone 407-647-2244
Fax 407-647-2120
e-mail MYKAL54@att.net
Walsall Model Industries
Wheel castings (shell-molded cast iron), white metal detail castings, bronze cylinder castings. Catalogue UK£2.40. Visa and Mastercard accepted.
Walsall Model Industries
Unit 3, 23 Hatherton Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS4 2LA
tel/fax: 44 1922 633718
Bob Weltyk makes whistles for a wide range of 1 Gauge live steam
locos, all based on Larry Bangham's resonator design. These whistles
sound deep and loud, giving your little steamer a surprisingly
convincing voice. For a real treat, you can put a two-chime whistle on
your kettle and watch your guests jump out of their shoes.
Weltyk silver-solders the whistles' brass components, so they may be
installed in any convenient location on your loco: between the frames,
disguised as an air tank, under the cab roof, etc.
The whistles come with steam fittings for specific locomotives, so
you can easily adapt the whistle for one engine to another with similar
fittings. You may also order new locomotives with Weltyk's whistles
installed by contacting the dealers listed on the web page.
Weltyk's Whistles
web site: http://www.weltykswhistles.com
e-mail: bob@weltykswhistles.com
tel: 248-391-1002
Boiler and machine specialist Harry Wade offers British steam fittings, gauges, custom fittings, machine work, and the only boiler building-repair-testing service for small-scale live steamers in the U.S. Wade will also do evaluations and appraisals of live steam models and machine tools for the amateur.
The Willow Works
P.O. Box 150581
Nashville, TN 37215
tel: 615-373-5829
FAX: 6615-221-6458
e-mail: hww@edge.net
Wheel castings and turned sets in cast iron from lost wax. Fully revealed spokes with completely correct profiles and counterweights (where appropriate).
These wheel castings are the finest I have ever seen. The lost wax process gives detail and surface finish comparable to brass or bronze castings. Wood has hundreds of wheel patterns in 1:32, 10mm/ft (standard gauge), 15mm/ft (3-foot narrow gauge) and 1:24 scales.
If you're scratchbuilding a locomotive, you must check out Mark Wood's wheels. Send a self-addressed A5 envelope for a free descriptive list.
Mark Wood
Roseland House
Tilbury Road
Great Yeldham Near Halstead
Essex CO9 4JG
ENGLAND
web site: http://www.markwoodwheels.co.uk/
Finescale locomotives in 1:20.3 or 16mm scale for gauge 1 and gauge 0 track.
M. D. Wright
Burnside
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
AB34 5ES
UNITED KINGDOM
Phone:44 3398 86494
e-mail: WRIGHTSCALE@aboyne.abel.co.uk
Wrightscale locomotives are available in the US from Brandbright, Doubleheader Productions, Sulphur Springs Steam Models.
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