American-Models Model Trains

Designed from the original railroad drawings, this depot was built by the SP on both narrow- and standard-gauge lines, and many are still standing today. Features two-story bay window, laser-cut shingles and a loading dock. Station building alone; 11 x 3-1/2 x 4-1/2'' 27.5 x 8.7 x 11.2cm Loading dock adds 5'' (12.5cm) to length, 1'' (2.5cm) to
...more about the American Model Builders Southern Pacific Type 22 Depot -- 11 x 3-1/2 x 4-1/2'' 27.5 x 8.7 x 11.2cm - HO-Scale

Perfect for any town, any time, 100% laser-cut scribed siding with two-story front and covered front porch with peel-and-stick front
...more about the American Model Builders Ellington's Mercantile -- 6-1/2 x 6 x 3-1/2'' 16.2 x 15 x 8.7cm - HO-Scale

Includes covered front porch, rear shed and live-over second
...more about the American Model Builders Springfield Cafe -- 4-1/2 x 2-1/4 x 3'' 11.3 x 5.6 x 7.5cm - HO-Scale

Small towns along your railroad will be very proud to have this depot in their community. With its classic lines, it fits equally well in the steam- or diesel-era, or it could be a restored building in a modern scene. The kit includes laser-cut eav e brackets, the traditional operator's bay window, plus laser-cut shake style shingle stripes.
...more about the American Model Builders Springfield Depot -- 5-1/2 x 2-1/4 x 2-1/2'' 13.8 x 5.6 x 6.3cm - HO-Scale

In the city or out on the farm, this little house will be a real showpiece along your railroad. It includes a delicate front porch made of laser-cut parts, plus a fully screened back porch for those hot summer nights. Clapboard siding and rolled ro of add to the realism of the finished
...more about the American Model Builders 1-1/2 Story House w/Porch - 139 Maple Street -- 3-1/2 x 3 x 2-1/2'' 8.7 x 7.5 x 6.2cm - HO-Scale

Perfect for the city or country family, this two-story home is loaded with details. There's a peel and stick ''tin'' roof, along with a small lean-to for the back that can be used as a mud room, summer kitchen or bathroom. The front porch features delicate, laser-cut trim. A pair of cast metal chimneys round out the kit. Finished model measures; 4-3/4'' Long, 3-1/2'' wide and 4-1/4'' tall (11.8 x 8.7 x 10.6
...more about the American Model Builders Two-Story Farm House w/Wrap-Around Porch - Kit -- 4-3/4 x 3-1/2 x 4-1/4'' 11.8 x 8.7 x 10.6cm - HO-Scale

This charming depot will be a welcome addition in any small town. The HO Scale kit is based on a Pennsylvania design that's equally at home in the steam- or diesel-era and combines both freight and passenger operations under a single roof. The kit includes a three-window operator's bay plus an optional raised passenger and freight loading platform. Measures 13 x 5 x 3-3/4'' (32.5 x 12.5 x 9.3
...more about the American Model Builders New Freedom Pennsylvania Passenger and Freight Depot -- 13 x 5 x 3-3/4'' 32.5 x 12.5 x 9.3cm - HO-Scale

Modernize operations along your line with this depot, based on a Santa Fe prototype. The HO Scale kit was featured on Walthers 1997 HO Catalog cover and incorporates all of the custom features found in kit #801, but in a two-story structure. Accura te Santa Fe style windows and doors are included, along with laser-cut, diamond shaped shingles with scale one inch flats. A great steam- or diesel-era station for the prosperous towns along your
...more about the American Model Builders Santa Fe Style Two-Story Depot -- 11-3/4 x 3-1/4 x 4'' 29.3 x 8.1 x 10cm - HO-Scale

Weary travelers will be mighty glad to come across this old hotel. Structures like this might have served stagecoach, railroad and highway travelers over the years. The style was very common in the US in the early 1900s and similar buildings can al so be seen in Canada. The model is based on a prototype in Nebraska. Along with laser-cut construction, peel and stick windows and other details, the model features a covered front balcony with delicate laser-cut trim. Measures
...more about the American Model Builders Hotel Windsor -- 2-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 4-1/2'' 6.2 x 16.2 x 11.2cm - HO-Scale

Designed from a photo of an old firehouse in Hillview, Illinois but appropriate for anywhere in the country. Our two-story house is just large enough to house the town pumper truck, with office and storage above. The kit features incredible ''Queen Anne''-style windows, doors which can be opened and closed, an outside stairway and peel-and-stick shingle
...more about the American Model Builders Hillview Volunteer Fire Co. -- 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 x 4-3/4'' 6.8 x 9.3 x 11.8cm - HO-Scale

Originally constructed as the freight depot in Wethersfield, Connecticut, this building was put into service for passenger use when the original depot burned. Very similar to other New Haven depots, this one is 100% laser-cut wood with tabbed and n otched wall and roof pieces, layered window assembly and freight dock. Comes complete with the typical New York show signs in full
...more about the American Model Builders New Haven Wethersfield, CT Depot -- 6-1/4 x 3-1/2 x 3-1/2'' 15.6 x 8.7 x 8.7cm - HO-Scale

This is the HO Scale standard Northern Pacific Class A Combination Depot according to plans used by the railroad between 1889 and 1900. This kit can be modified for a Class B Depot by eliminating the waiting room to the left of the bay window, or a Class C Depot by eliminating the waiting room and narrowing the bay to include only two windows. Includes 100% laser-cut wood with pre-cut door and window openings, windows and doors which assemble in layers with peel and stick
...more about the American Model Builders Northern Pacific Class A Depot -- 10-1/2 x 3 x 3-1/2'' - HO-Scale

Features 100% laser-cut wood with layered, peel-and-stick windows, doors and shingles, tabbed and notched wall and roof pieces, laser-cut wood loading dock with laser-scribed decking and correct Southern Pacific style, cast white metal
...more about the American Model Builders Southern Pacific Combination Type 23 Depot w/Dock -- 16 x 4-3/4 x 3-1/2'' 40 x 11.9 x 8.8cm - HO-Scale

A great little town or country house with covered front porch and delicate, laser-cut trim. The siding comes scribed and the house can be built with or without the laser-cut peel-and-stick shingle strips. Includes ABS cast white metal
...more about the American Model Builders Old Man Dan's House -- 4 x 4 x 2-1/4'' 10 x 10 x 5.6cm - HO-Scale

A New York Central design, used on the CCC&St.L Railroad, a subsidiary of the NYC. Includes laser-cut scribed siding with cast white metal piers, a flared hip roof and windows and doors with layered peel-and-stick assembly. Also includes extra- freight
...more about the American Model Builders Big Four Freight House -- Main Structure 7 x 3 x 3-1/2'' - Dock- 9-1/4 x 1-1/4'' - HO-Scale

House 6 x 4-3/4 x 4-1/2'' 15 x 11.8 x 11.2cm Garage; 2-1/2 x 2 x 1-3/4'' 6.2 x 5 x 4.3cm . This charming Victorian home will be the pride of the older neighborhoods on your HO layout. The kit features precision laser-cut Victorian railings and trim , Queen Anne style windows, hexagonal shaped shingles, ornate capped chimneys and a separate one-car
...more about the American Model Builders The Hanley House w/Separate One Car Garage -- 6 x 4-3/4 x 4-1/2'' 15 x 11.8 x 11.2cm & 2-1/2 x 2 x 1-3/4'' 6.2 x 5 x 4.3cm - HO-Scale

An important part of every steam-era railroad, this handsome wooden water tank is based on a Missouri Pacific prototype, but is typical of 50,000 gallon tanks built by most railroads. The laser-cut, HO Scale kit includes jigs and fixtures to ease a ssembly as well as Grandt Line spout and pulleys, and white metal footers. Other details include a laser-cut ladder and optional roof top
...more about the American Model Builders 50,000 Gallon Railroad Water Tank - Kit -- Includes Jigs, Fixtures, Grandt Line Spout & Pulleys, & Cast Metal Footers - HO-Scale

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