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. 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 made it an excellent candidate for kit-bashing.
The basic 0-4-0 Ruby started shipping in fall 1999 and was discontinued in 2008. It was available in several different models (0-4-0T, 2-4-2, different tank configurations). Forney variants (0-4-4 and 2-4-4) are still available.
Accucraft has stated their intent to offer live steam versions of
all their electric locomotives and have followed through with
this. They now have an impressive range of narrow gauge rod
locomotives (2-8-0, 2-6-0, 4-4-0, 4-6-0, Mason Bogie), geared
industrial engines (Shay and Climax), and finescale mainline locos
(SP Daylight, 0-6-0, and cab forward, CP Royal Hudson, etc.)
in their portfolio. Can a Big Boy be far behind?
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
In 2006, Eric Agis-Garcin was 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. We have not been able to
determine whether this kit actually went into production or
whether it is still available.
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
Dealer of live steam locos for 1- and 0-gauge (Accucraft, Aster, Regner, Roundhouse) as well as track and accessories.
Argyle Loco Works
241 Belgrave
Gembrook Road
Clematis 3782 Victoria, AUSTRALIA
tel./FAX: +61 3 5968 6573
e-mail:
argyleloco@fhills.hotkey.net.au
Web page: http://www.argyleloco.com.au
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, Accucraft Trains, Llagas Creek track, Sierra Valley wheels and Sunset Valley track.
Bear Creek Railroad
2986 - 145A Street
South Surrey, BC
Canada, V4P 1P7
tel: 604-535-2454
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/
The venerable
Cheddar Models was been sold in June 2005, and in September the
founder, John Woodroofe, passed away. Cheddar's marine and
locomotive designs have been bought by Stuart
Models, who continue to supply ready-to-run models as well
as spare parts. Cheddar's master boilermaker, Tim
Taschimowitz, continues to produce boilers as Cheddar
Valley
Steam. Their locomotive line has, sadly, been discontinued.
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
Coles Power Models offers kits for steam engines (no locos, though), plus tools and fittings for model steam engines of all types.
Coles' Power Models, IncCross Creek sells Aster, Accucraft locomotives 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/
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
web site: http://www.finescale-locomotive.co.uk/
HDC -
Dampfmaschinen
Lutz Hielscher Technische Spielwaren
http://www.hielscher-dampfmodelle.de/cms/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/aae3eacf263a5a976c6979cd86a8dfdf.jpgGauge 1 and Gauge 0 live steam locomotive kits and ready-to-run locomotives.
Lutz Hielscher Technische Spielwaren
Schmiedestr. 52
42279 Wuppertal
GERMANY
Tel.: +49-202-664052
FAX +49-202-664606
web: http://www.hielscher-dampfmodelle.de/
IP Engineering
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
Winterdyne, Spilsby Road, Eastville,
Boston, Lincolnshire
PE22 8JR ENGLAND
Tel :01205 270373
e-mail: ivan@ipengineering.co.uk
Web site: http://www.ipengineering.co.uk/
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
Once upon a time, the Locomotive Works provided drawings,
castings, parts, etc. for several different live steam engines in
various scales, form the long-established "Little Engines" line.
These were 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. Although the line is
defunct, these kits may show up from time to time.
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: info@littleengines.com
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
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/
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
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.
NGT Models offers a wide range of Model Railway products, including locomotives, rolling stock, track and ancillaries for Garden Railways, plus a selection of kits and parts for 7 mm scale.
They are Dealers for Roundhouse, Tenmille, Steam Fittings, Cooper Craft, and others, as well as producing Garden Railway track components, a chuff enhancer for steam locos, etc.NGT Models
1816 Vermont Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906-4641
U.S.A
Tel 517-485-9104
e-mail: NGTmodels [at] aim.com
Web site: http://ngtmodels.com
North Jersey Gauge One Co.
8 Spring Valley Rd.
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
tel: 201-391-1493
e-mail: bob1027jane@verizon.net
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
A British stockist with a wide range of small-scale live steam locos, carriages, wagons and related products. PPS is the exclusive agent for Locobox Steam Locomotives; they also carry locos by Roundhouse Engineering, Accucraft, Mamod, Pearse, etc.
PPS Steam Models,
Coach House, The Cooperage, Frome,
Somerset, BA11 1JX ENGLAND
tel: 01373 300599
e-mail: ppssteam@freeola.com
web site: http://www.pps-steam-models.co.uk/
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
Authorized 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 Northwest RCS and RCS of New England. 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
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.
Roundhouse produces an extensive range of narrow-gauge
locomotives, including
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
Summerlands make "chuff pipes" -- resonators that amplify and enhance the exhaust beat of a steam loco -- for a number of 1 gauge and 0 gauge locomotives. They are constructed of heavy brass, silver-soldered and measured carefully to get the optimal acoustic effect for each locomotive type.
UK:
Nigel Garrett at D P Supplies,
Unit 19, Jubilee Enterprise Centre, Jubilee Close
Weymouth DT4 7BS
Tel. 01305 781911
email: enquiries at dp-supplies.co.uk
Nigel takes cheques and Paypal and dispatches internationally
Zoë Topper
NGT Models
1816 Vermont Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906-4641
U.S.A
Tel 517-485-9104
e-mail: NGTmodels [at] aim.com
Web site: http://ngtmodels.com/bf.htm
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
e-mail: svrrted@sprynet.com
web site: http://www.svrronline.com
Authorized Roundhouse dealer. Service on Roundhouse locos by Norm Saley.
Texas Roundhouse
Jim Crabb
638 Rosewood Way
Niceville, FL 32578
tel: 281-543-3028
e-mail: TexasRoundhouse@aol.com
PHONE: 757-971-8191
FAX: 757-502-4379
EMAIL team-regner@traindept.com
Web site: http://www.traindept.com/
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 16/17
Short Acre Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS4 2LA
tel/fax: 44 1922 633718
e-mail: info@walsallmodelindustries.co.uk
Web site: http://www.walsallmodelindustries.co.uk/
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
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: aboyne.wright@onetel.net
Web addr: http://wrightscale.co.uk/
Wrightscale locomotives are available in the US from Brandbright, Doubleheader Productions.
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