Model Trains

The Baltimore & Ohio, like most major roads, used structures built to a common standard. The standard for the 16' x 40' freight house dates back to at least 1906, but was likely adapted from an earlier design. Built in quantity along the B& of way over the years, the structure is quite simple, yet has certain features which elevate it above a plain freight depot giving it a presence and flair all its own. With its elevated wooden dock, single stairway, and above
...more about the American Model Builders Baltimore & Ohio Elevated Freight House (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- 7-1/2 x 4 x 3-1/4'' - HO-Scale

8 x 4 x 3'' 20 x 10 x 7.5cm A typical small wooden depot similar to many found on the Burlington, this laser-cut kit features board and batten construction, peel and stick windows and doors, rolled roofing and cast white metal
...more about the American Model Builders CB&Q West Burlington Depot (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- 8 x 4 x 3'' 20 x 10 x 7.5cm - HO-Scale

1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5'' 3.7 x 3.7 x 12.5cm . A companion structure to the 50,000 Gallon Railroad Water tank (kit water storage tanks, this small pump house kit features peel and stick window and door construction as well as a roof top
...more about the American Model Builders Pump House (For Water Tanks, sold separately) -- 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5'' 3.7 x 3.7 x 12.5cm - HO-Scale

Features precision laser-cut basswood and plywood parts that assemble much like plastic kits. Also features shake shingles, white metal chimneys, hip roof design, waiting room veranda, and twin bay windows. Walls and major assemblies have tab-and-s lot construction.
...more about the American Model Builders Alaska Railroad Depot at Nenana -- 15-1/2 x 4-1/4 x 4-1/4'' 38.7 x 10.6 x 10.6cm - HO-Scale

Based on a prototype that stood at Burlington, Iowa, from 1892 to 1959, this laser-cut model includes an intricately detailed ''L''-shaped
...more about the American Model Builders Burlington (CB&Q) ''Wood Tower'' (Prototype at Burlington, IA) -- 6 x 1-3/4 x 3-1/2'' 15 x 4.3 x 8.7cm - HO-Scale

Features precision laser-cut basswood and plywood parts that assemble much like plastic kits. Kit includes two siding styles; interior partition walls; peel and stick slate shingles, ornate white metal roof caps, finials, and chimney; and individua l rafter tails. Walls and major assemblies have tab-and-slot construction.
...more about the American Model Builders Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Class C 20 x 60' Depot -- 8-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 3-1/2'' 21.2 x 8.7 x 8.7cm - HO-Scale

Almost every section gang had at least one of these to house their tools, handcars or their speeders. Based on a 1929 design, these section tool houses were some of the most common structures on the ''Q'' and were very similar to those used by othe r roads. A few still exist along CB&Q successor BNSF. This model features laser-cut parts, peel-and-stick windows, doors and trim, and parts for building a traditional set-off. Kit measures; 2 x 1-3/4 x 1-1/2'' 5.1 x 4.5 x
...more about the American Model Builders Chicago, Burlington & Northern Standard Tool Houses pkg(2) -- 2 x 1-3/4 x 1-1/2'' - HO-Scale

Laser-cut wood kit includes hoist house with attached changing room, headframe with loading house and tailings trestle. Coal chutes provided for both railcar and truck loading.
...more about the American Model Builders Martinsburg Coal Mine #1 (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- 10 x 9 x 5'' 25.4 x 22.9 x 12.7cm - HO-Scale

Based on an actual elevator located in Alton, Kansas, similar elevators like this could be found throughout America. At some point, a small office was added to the prototype; parts for this addition are included in the kit, but are separate from th e main structure, so it can be adapted to fit your
...more about the American Model Builders Alton Elevator - Kit (Laser-Cut Wood) -- 6-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 10-1/2'' 16.2 x 13.7 x 26.2cm - HO-Scale

Based on ATSF Standard drawings, these kits feature 100% laser-cut parts with tab and slot construction and peel and stick components. All kits also include door hasps with open and close switch locks. . Designed for ease of construction, all Laser kit(R) structures feature precision-cut basswood and plywood parts that assemble much like plastic kits. 5/8 x 5/8 x 1-1/4'' 1.5 x 1.5 x
...more about the American Model Builders ATSF Standard Yard Equipment & Facilities LaserKit(R) -- Single Stall Yard Closet (Outhouse) pkg(2) - HO-Scale

Based on ATSF Standard drawings, these kits feature 100% laser-cut parts with tab and slot construction and peel and stick components. All kits also include door hasps with open and close switch locks. . Designed for ease of construction, all Laser kit(R) structures feature precision-cut basswood and plywood parts that assemble much like plastic kits. 1-1/8 x 5/8 x 1-1/4'' 2.8 x 1.5 x
...more about the American Model Builders ATSF Standard Yard Equipment & Facilities LaserKit(R) -- Double Stall Yard Closet (Outhouse) pkg(2) - HO-Scale

Based on ATSF Standard drawings, these kits feature 100% laser-cut parts with tab and slot construction and peel and stick components. All kits also include door hasps with open and close switch locks. . Designed for ease of construction, all Laser kit(R) structures feature precision-cut basswood and plywood parts that assemble much like plastic
...more about the American Model Builders ATSF Standard Yard Equipment & Facilities LaserKit(R) -- Standard Section Tool House 2 x 1-3/4 x 1-3/4'' 5 x 4.3 x 4.3cm - HO-Scale

A great addition to any steam-era terminal, many wooden roundhouses survived well into the diesel-era. Each of these new HO Scale kits builds a typical 85' long roundhouse in your choice of 2- (152-170), 4- (152-172) or 6-Stall (152-173) sizes. A C enter Stall Add-on kit (152-171) is available separately that allows you to easily expand any of the three Roundhouse kits. . All parts are laser-cut for easy assembly and precision fit. Each kit features full interior framing,
...more about the American Model Builders Roundhouse (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- 2-Stall - 12'' Long x 8'' Wide at Rear x 6'' Tall 30 x 20 x 15cm - HO-Scale

Based on ATSF Standard drawings, these kits feature 100% laser-cut parts with tab and slot construction and peel and stick components. All kits also include door hasps with open and close switch locks. . Designed for ease of construction, all Laser kit(R) structures feature precision-cut basswood and plywood parts that assemble much like plastic kits. Kit includes one-piece roof, door roller mounts, door rail with mounting hardware, roof flashing and more. 3 x 2 x 1-3/4''
...more about the American Model Builders ATSF Standard Yard Equipment & Facilities LaserKit(R) -- Signal Maintainer's House w/Motor Car Stall - HO-Scale

Based on ATSF Standard drawings, these kits feature 100% laser-cut parts with tab and slot construction and peel and stick components. All kits also include door hasps with open and close switch locks. . Designed for ease of construction, all Laser kit(R) structures feature precision-cut basswood and plywood parts that assemble much like plastic kits. This kit is similar to #152-174 (sold separately) but without the motor call
...more about the American Model Builders ATSF Standard Yard Equipment & Facilities LaserKit(R) -- Signal Maintainer's House 2 x 1-3/4 x 1-3/4'' 5 x 4.3 x 4.3cm - HO-Scale

Over 70 two-story combination Type 22 depots were built by the Southern Pacific between 1899 and 1910. They were more common in California, but were also found in Texas, Arizona, Utah, Oregon, and Nevada. A prominent feature of the Type 22 was the two-story high rectangular bay window. A typical Type 22 measured 25 feet wide and was usually 32 feet long or longer. The freight room was built long enough to accommodate the SP's anticipated business at that location and ranged
...more about the American Model Builders SP Two Story Combination Depot Type 22 Left Hand - Laser-Cut Wood Kit -- 11 x 3-1/2 x 4-1/2'' - HO-Scale

The Illinois Central built a series of new, smaller depots during the post World War II era as a cost-savings measure. Many of the company's older depots needed extensive repair and the decline of passenger service made it more economical to tear d own the original structure and build a replacement out of new and salvaged lumber. The type ''A'', represented by this kit, was one of the larger of the four standard designs (the smaller type B depot is represented by kit
...more about the American Model Builders Illinois Central Type A Depot (Laser-Cut Wood Kits) -- 5 x 2-3/4 x 2-1/4'' - HO-Scale

This cost-saving combo includes the Country Barn, the Two-Story Farmhouse, and Sonny's Shack to build a typical Midwestern family farm scene. All three kits feature laser-cut parts and Peel & Stick and Tab & Slot construction. Assembled, th y Barn measures 7-1/2'' long x 5-1/2'' wide x 5-3/4'' high and includes optional dormers. The Two-Story Farmhouse, with its attached rear kitchen and delicately detailed front porch, measures 4-3/4'' long x 4-1/2'' wide x 4-1/4''
...more about the American Model Builders Midwest Farm Combo (Laser-Cut Wood Kits) -- One Each- Country Barn, Two-Story Farmhouse & Sonny's Shack - HO-Scale

The Pennsylvania issued drawing #59146 in 1907 (and revised it in 1911) for a standard coal unloading trestle. The usual length of the light-duty design was 75', but could be extended if needed. Bents were used to form storage bins below the tracks so hoppers could be quickly unloaded by gravity. This kit features 100% laser-cut components to speed assembly and eliminate the need for jigs -- all the hard work has been done by the laser! Timbers are pre-notched to simplify
...more about the American Model Builders Pennsylvania Railroad Standard Coal Trestle - Laser-Cut Wood Kit -- 10 x 2-1/4 x 2'' - HO-Scale

Trackside Industry for any HO Layout. The Coldwater Coal Company from American Model Builders is typical of small community material yards. These small businesses were where customers could purchase coal for home heating as well as gravel and s and. This laser-cut wood kit includes a 24' x 18' yard office with truck scale, several material bins, 120 scale feet of wood fencing, and a coal trestle based on a Pennsylvania Railroad prototype. Like other LASERkit models, the
...more about the American Model Builders Coldwater Coal Company (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- Yard Office w/Truck Scale, Storage Bins, Fencing - HO-Scale

An Authentic UP Depot. This new laser-cut wood kit from American Model Builders will add realism to your layout. Patterned after a standard UP design, this wooden depot is similar to station buildings used across the continent, so it will look grea t on any layout. The kit features unpainted laser-cut wood parts, peel-and-stick roofing and metal details as
...more about the American Model Builders Union Pacific Standard 24' x 64' Single Story Depot (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- 10 x 3-1/2 x 2-1/2'' 25.4 x i - HO-Scale

Located in Southeast Missouri, the Drinkwater Place was a typical American family farm. Its distinctive 1920s era house serves as the basis for our latest HO scale wood frame residence. Traditional farmhouses like kit #184 could b e found all over in North America. The Drinkwater Place features Tab and Slot construction as well as Peel & Stick windows, doors, trim, and rolled roofing. The front porch includes the fine laser-cut railings and balusters with
...more about the American Model Builders The Drinkwater Place, 1920s-Era House (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- 3 x 5 x 4-1/4'' - HO-Scale

Based on MO Tower, the prototype of this kit served the Pennsylvania Railroad at Creston, Pennsylvania, and similar towers were found all along the railroad. In service from 1899 until 1994, arrangements were made to preserve MO, but it collapsed w hile being moved off railroad property and was sadly demolished in December, 1998. Working from the original 1899 plans as well as photos and sketches, the finished model depicts the tower as it appeared from the 1940s to the end.
...more about the American Model Builders Pennsylvania MO Tower (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- 5 x 3 x 4-1/2'' 12.7 x 7.6 x 11.4cm w/Stairs - HO-Scale

The Pennsylvania Railroad was the largest railroad by traffic and revenue volumes in the US throughout its 20th-century existence and, at its peak, controlled some 10,000 miles of rail line. As such, the Pennsy became known as the Standard Railroad of the World not only for the standard to which all other railroads could aspire, but standard in its equipment and structure designs as well. These kits are based on PRR standard prototypes that not only are a must for every
...more about the American Model Builders Pennsylvania Standard Watch Box (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) - pkg(2) -- 1911 - 1 x 3/4 x 1-1/2'' 2.5 x 1.9 x 3.8cm - HO-Scale

The Pennsylvania Railroad was the largest railroad by traffic and revenue volumes in the US throughout its 20th-century existence and, at its peak, controlled some 10,000 miles of rail line. As such, the Pennsy became known as the Standard Railroad of the World not only for the standard to which all other railroads could aspire, but standard in its equipment and structure designs as well. These kits are based on PRR standard prototypes that not only are a must for every
...more about the American Model Builders Pennsylvania Standard Watch Box - Kit (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) pkg(2) -- 1879 - 1 x 3/4 x 1-1/2'' 2.5 x 1.9 x 3.8cm - HO-Scale

A multi-level, multi-roof-angle structure featuring laser-cut wood, fake ''rolled asphalt brick siding,'' exposed cast white metal ''drive gear and chain'' on the grain elevator housing, grain dryer, enclosed rail car unloading area with adjoining outdoor dock, office, storage shed, exterior stairs, ventilators with individual tabbed slats, numerous smokejacks and chimneys, full color signage, and numerous detail parts including a window air conditioner, gas pumps, grain
...more about the American Model Builders LASERkit(R) Millenium Series - Dabler Mill & Supply -- 18 x 12 x 9'' 45 x 30 x 22.5cm - HO-Scale

Found at yards, junctions and other busy spots along the right-of-way, this tower makes a neat addition to your line. Features laser-cut basswood ad veneer plywood, along with an impressive stairway and a traditional hip
...more about the American Model Builders Lineside Structures(R) Kit -- Interlocking Tower 2-1/4 x 1-3/4 x 4'' 5.6 x 4.3 x 10cm - HO-Scale