- Equipment and Supply sources

3D Print and Specialized Decal Supplier

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:33:16 +0000

Found a site by accident. I take that back. Found a site because I was trying to hunt down a Canadian National bell and bell bracket for my GP35 project.

The intial supplier didn't deliver, so I did some more searching and found CMR Products | Trains & Everything Else! They have a ridiculous number of decal sheets with some fairly obscure stuff. They also 3D print a lot of detail parts including (smack my head) a rock plow that I still need for the GP35. Their catalog downloads are free and their site is really nice. Thought I'd pass along the find. Looks like this is another internet only business that ships from Brookville, PA. Looks like mostly HO/N and Z gauge products.

Outland Models

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:34:26 +0000

Been looking for a kit that I can use for our upcoming challenge and I see where Amazon has a bunch of rather plain-looking N scale models really cheap...uh, reasonable. They look like they'd make a good source of parts for a kitbash of some sort, but I'm just wondering if anybody has use these Outland Models kits and are they worth the cheap...uh, reasonable cost, or does the price reflect their quality. Their details look a bit off scale and rough due to them being 3D printed, and their web site says they are closed during the Chinese New Year, giving away where they come from, so I don't know. It could be an interesting challenge or a total bust.

Here's one and here's another, so what do you think?

saving paint?

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:50:55 +0000

I was looking for a good primer in small quantities and found this video about decanting rattle cans. I think this could be very useful as did many commenters with a lot of ideas to add.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqVnb7_FDrE
Charlie

Internet find

Thu, 30 May 2019 22:25:18 +0000

I want to pass this along. It looks like a limited catalog but also looks like great prices and some hard to find things. https://www.goldrushbay.com/
Check out the youtube video of the wild west saloon. I was overwhelmed even though I don't need it for my layout, but some of the Victorian homes would be a plus.
Charlie

Another LHS closes

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 03:16:30 +0000

Not sure how many folks are Toronto-based, but I recently found out that one of my favourite LHS's is closing -- Hornet Hobbies (http://www.hornethobbies.com/)

I've been going there since 2004 and have really enjoyed the fellowship there. Their last day is this coming Sunday (Jan. 13). The main cause is problems caused by the construction of the Eglinton LRC, but there are 1-2 other factors as well. Details on their website.

Really sad to see them go. 20% sale until Sunday. I've been there a couple times this past week and it just feels sad to be there as the store winds down.

Just FYI and to commiserate with any other Ontario modellers who will miss them.

Custom Decals.

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:31:16 +0000

I found this and it looks reasonable. They have a nice site too but the link is direct to the box car decals.
https://circusdecals.ecwid.com/Freelanc ... -p95180203
Charlie

Kato Blomberg Trucks, HO scale

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:55:28 +0000

I recently bought 5 pairs of these trucks from an eBay seller who apparently is not a rail modeler. So when they got here, I looked them over, played around with them with various motors and such. I even dissected one all the way down to see if I could find any other potential uses, which I did. These are good quality as found on Kato locomotives.

Having decided that 5 pairs isn't enough, I thought I'd go back for more. His original price was more than fair, WAY better than any other price I'd ever seen on eBay, but now I see he has dropped his price on sets of 10 pairs. Original price was $79.99 for 10 PAIR, now it's 49.99 plus fair shipping. He also sells in smaller quantities.

These are complete Kato Blomberg trucks, with the typical brass worm over idler driving 14 tooth axle gears. They do require that the original outer sideframes be used to help support the brass outer bearings, or as I plan to do, modify other plastic trucks (alco) to do so. they even have the u joints on the (2mm) input shaft.

I like to build and modify HO locomotives, and this deal can't be beat. I thought I'd pass it along. I am not associated with this seller in any way other than a very satisfied buyer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Blomberg-typ ... 1889620046

MB Klein Intermountain HO ES40DC's NS primer $89

Sat, 02 Nov 2013 00:29:47 +0000

MB Klein Intermountain HO ES40DC's NS primer $89
MB Klein has Intermountain HO ES40DC's NS primer grey for $89.99

http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Intermou ... 728-02.htm

Lead

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:13:05 +0000

Hi,

I often see people here using lead to weight up their rolling stock (locomotive).

I'm curious where to get lead for this purpose without having to hunt down old devices to scavenge.

Thank you.

Matt

Anyway to get around custom charges.

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:16:17 +0000

Hey guy's,

I'm really miffed with my latest purchase, being a modeler means this is a hobby which is recreational & meant to be enjoyable. I'm not a happy bunny though !!
I purchased a exactrail freightcar off ebay & paid my postage. I've got a ticket from the mail office here in the uk saying i need to pay £18.50 customs charges. Now i don't mind paying charges for things but i think they are really taking the P@ss when the charge is for more than the item is worth.

we have a saying in England " Rip off Britain " & it has really left a foul taste in my mouth. I think its a joke when they do this & wondered if anyone had anyway of doing a tax dodge & getting around this because i cant be paying for everything twice when trying to buy things for my layout.

Cheers,

Si

Sheet Styrene...cheap!

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:47:13 +0000

Here is a place where you can purchase sheet styrene in various sizes and thickness,sorry but they don't carry "patterned" styrene.here's the link http://jmdplastics.yolasite.com/

Hobby shops in Reading, Pa?

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:23:59 +0000

I was thinking on expanding my hobby shop visit list to Reading and the surrounding area, I was wondering what hobby shops are there and are they any good, what kind of selection they have.

Two names that come up in searches are Iron Horse Hobby and G & K

WHOLSALE TRAINS

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:23:06 +0000

Hi Everyone

Wanted to share an experience i had with Wholesale trains. for the past several weeks i was looking at the Atlas Genset locomotives. i wanted to get one in Norfolk Southern. a friend of mine has one, and ever since i saw it i wanted one. its a very nice looking locomotive. i looked around at numerous places, and found Wholesale Trains. I never ordered from them before and was not sure what they were like. however they have the lowest price on Gensets. i talked to Charlie B. and he stated had ordered from them in the past and his experience was a positive one. so i thought cannot hurt to try.

I placed my order with them by their online store at 6pm on a Friday and I had the locomotive by 5pm the following Wednesday. which i think is really fast, faster than i expected ! a nice thing they did as well was they sent me several e-mails letting me know when the item was shipped, where it was and estimated delivery date.

The locomotive aarrived by FEDXEX and it was packaged in a safe and secure fashionl. Atlas really hit it out of the park on this locomotive. the details are sharp and crisp abd accurate and it runs like a Champ. i like it so much i am considering getting another one in CSX. just thought i would pass this information along.

Todd

Low cost airbrush

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:27:15 +0000

Anyone looking for an airbrush starter kit and has a Harbor Freight Tool store near you, you might want to take a look at this:
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/comm...ycode=0000

model truck decals

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:36:55 +0000

I just happened across this website that deals with decals for trucks in a wide variety of scales:

http://www.modeltruckin.com/