We have released a new Photography Wagon in HO scale - #2110. It is a laser cut wood and white metal kit. Also available separately is the #2184 Photographer. Credit cards and PayPal are accepted See

It looks like the new owner of Rio Grande Models is beginning to get up to speed. The website https://www.riograndemodels.com no longer has the "CLOSED" sign but has new content on its home page. This

Greetings, Hal Shaffer, a local narrow gauge modeler, passed away recently leaving an extensive library of railroad books—over 250 titles, both hard and soft cover. I am assisting his widow, Melba, di

Curious item on ebay: The listing says HOn3, the photo of the box says HO, and the photo of the wheel flange measurement suggests HOn30 (I think). https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-HOn3-Scale-Model-Kit

Update: We have received pricing for the HO EBT Boiler House kit! This kit can be built as an extension of the Machine Shop kit OR as a stand alone kit for a freelance model railroad. The MSRP is $160

I found two interesting items while wandering the local Ikea maze with my wife today. One is useful and one almost is..... This Badger look a like is $2.99. I could not resist buying this one. Thankfu

Good morning all, Does anyone know the status of Caboose in Lakewood CO? Their website can't be reached this morning. Thanks, John Short RGS in HOn3

Hello group, maybe someone can be of help. The instructions for this model are very elaborate - many pages! However, not necessarily clear - not to talk about the drawings! I am having some problems w

Hi folks, I’m just returning to the hobby after several decades, and I’m looking for someone that can provide me with insight, suggestions and some handholding around picking and installing motors and

Anyone out there have experience in assembling Banta Modeworks kits. They have several good looking deports (in photos anyway) and I'm considering getting one or two, Maybe Ophir and Vance Junction. I

Hi, I’m fairly new to the hobby and have an hon3 layout. For the structures I’ve completed so far (a trestle and a couple of old mines) I’ve been able to get away with just using ink washes on the woo

Hello all, I recently bought a bunch of PSC HOn3 D&RGW BRASS cars. 2nd hand but like new and without couplers! I cannot attach the KADEE # 705 - the screws have to small a diameter and don't fit into

There is or was a kit maker named Heartland Railway. There is still a website out there, but it does not function so as to purchase products or to email or phone them. Contact feature is disabled. Thi

I totally agree, Mark, applying shingles to large structures can become tedious. I think it helps, though, that our shingles are peel-and-stick. But it's still a bit like hand laying track. Too bad th

HOn3 modelers, "I want you to use all of your powers and all your skills......" We had Christmas early here since we are leaving town tomorrow to visit some family...... My 18 year old daughter found

seems my needle point oiler has disappeared -I thought it was a Kadee but guess not. What's popular these days? thanks Guys and Gals too

I am sitting here looking at my PFM 2-6-6-2. I have it apart; it is unpainted, and I have a split gear on the drive mechanism. I am ignorant of most of what I have read here about gear sizes, etc. I c

Since we have drifted from the original topic, I have changed the subject heading. I wonder if you use picks for uncoupling and took the Sergents plan of having to align the couplers prior to coupling

Chinese honest 40 watt laser, analog 30 mA meter, air assist, water pump, upgraded CO2 laser tube with not more than 30 hours on it, upgraded power supply. useable table cutting area 9"x 12 5/8", drag

jaybird updated the album Peach Bottom Railway depot at Dorseys, Pa.: Depot was built of plastic, with roof shingles by Tichey; modified windows from Tichey and Grandt; foundation from the UK firm Wil