American-Models Model Trains

Just across the street from the terminal, crews can get a full night's rest in the Railroad Rooming House. A common sight in the steam-era, these businesses rented rooms to traveling railroaders taking their rest after their run. Many also had a sm all restaurant so a crew could get something to eat at any hour of the day or night. This charming two-story design has plenty of space for a rooming house, railroad offices or a restaurant, and it's narrow design means it can
...more about the American Model Builders Lineside Structures(R) Kit -- Railroad Rooming House 11-1/2 x 2 x 3'' 28.7 x 5 x 7.5cm - HO-Scale

Laser-cut wood kit includes cast-resin polar bear statue, metal detail parts and color signs. . Can be detailed with interior kit
...more about the American Model Builders Lineside Structures(R) Kit -- Polar Bear Cafe' 4 x 4 x 3'' 10.2 x 10.2 x 7.6cm - HO-Scale

A wonderful factory for your HO Scale layout. 100% laser-cut wood with pre-cut window and door openings, layered peel-and-stick window and door assembly, covered loading dock, outside staircase and a roof with laser-cut water tank, skylights, acces s hatch with door, smokejacks and
...more about the American Model Builders Lineside Structures(R) Kit -- A.C. Brown Manufacturing Company 12 x 6-1/4 x 5-1/4'' - HO-Scale

Designed for use with Walthers HO Scale Oil Pump. 100% laser-cut with several outbuildings, stairs and a
...more about the American Model Builders Lineside Structures(R) Kit -- Glenwood No. 2 Oil Derrick 9 x 4-1/2 x 15'' 22.5 x 11.2 x 37.5cm - HO-Scale

As railroads began replacing older wooden cars with new steel equipment, many ''retired'' wood cars were converted to yard buildings, storage facilities and small depots. This kit includes two cars; one converted into a depot with waiting room, off ice and freight room, and a second car body without modifications that can serve as a freight house or storage shed. Both structures feature laser scribed siding and tab & slot construction, while the Depot includes peel & stick
...more about the American Model Builders Lineside Structures(R) Kit -- Box Car Depot- 1 Each 5'' x 1-1/4'' x 1-1/2'' 12.5 x 3.1 x 3.7cm - HO-Scale

Before mass production, small woodworking shops such as this could be found in any small town. Cabinetry, stairs, wagons and other items that required a true craftsman's skills could be purchased here. Kit features an exterior staircase, office ent ry, and lean-to, wood boardwalk, ladder to access the roof and multiple carriage doors. Features tab and slot construction, Peel & Stick windows, doors, and trim, rolled roofing, white metal chimney, and full color signage.
...more about the American Model Builders Lineside Structures(R) -- F. Bruckner Woodworking 7 x 4-1/4 x 3'' 17.5 x 10.6 x 7.5cm - HO-Scale

The LaserKit Wood Water Tank is a versatile structure that'll be at home supplying water to any small town or business. Kit includes laser-cut tower, tank, platform, ladder, separate pump house, white metal column footers and plastic
...more about the American Model Builders Wood Water Supply Tank w/Pump House -- Tank Measures 2.5 x 2 x 6'' Pump House Measures 1.75 x 1 x 1.5'' - HO-Scale

To this day the fabrication of specialty metal goods is a common industrial practice. A machine shop and foundry such as the Mittco building might be found anywhere from coast to coast manufacturing valves, pipe fittings, fixtures, up to and includ ing entire machines. Kit features simulated metal roofing, twin stacks and full-color signage.
...more about the American Model Builders Lineside Structures(R) -- Mittco-Hornkohl Manufacturing Co. 10-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 2-3/4'' 25.6 x 13.1 x 6.8cm - HO-Scale

Updated and enhanced, this kit includes parts for three complete buildings. The finished models can be used to model almost any kind of small house or shanty such as a switchman's or carman's shack, a miner's cabin high up on a mountainside, a smal l company-built home in a company town or an office for a construction site or lumber yard. Each laser-cut cabin features an optional shed addition and you can mix or match sidewalls to vary window placement of each building. An
...more about the American Model Builders Miner's Cabin - Laser-Cut Wood Kit pkg(3) -- Each 2-3/4 x 1-1/2 x 1-3/4'' 6.9 x 3.8 x 4.4cm w/Shed - HO-Scale

These kits are designed to be simple enough for the first-time modeler to complete assembly in under two
...more about the American Model Builders LASERkit Xpress (Easy-To-Build Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- Branchline Station 3 x 2-1/2 x 2'' 7.5 x 6.2 x 5cm (w/platform) - HO-Scale

These kits are designed to be simple enough for the first-time modeler to complete assembly in under two
...more about the American Model Builders LASERkit Xpress (Easy-To-Build Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- Gandy Dancer's Shack 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/2'' 8.7 x 3.7 x 3.7cm - HO-Scale

These kits are designed to be simple enough for the first-time modeler to complete assembly in under two
...more about the American Model Builders LASERkit Xpress (Easy-To-Build Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- McCormac's Dry Goods 5 x 2-1/2 x 3'' 12.5 x 6.2 x 7.5cm - HO-Scale

These kits are designed to be simple enough for the first-time modeler to complete assembly in under two hours. A great little building that looks perfect alongside city or country homes, and makes a dandy machine shop or work shed too! Fits in any era from the 1920s to the present. Includes laser-cut double doors which can be modeled open or closed, with nonworking, laser-cut hinges. Complete with laser-cut rolled roofing for the finishing
...more about the American Model Builders LASERkit Xpress (Easy-To-Build Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- One Car Garage/Shed 2 x 2-1/2 x 1-3/4'' 5 x 6.2 x 4.3cm - HO-Scale

These kits are designed to be simple enough for the first-time modeler to complete assembly in under two hours. A great little gas station for any corner along town or country roads on your layout. Includes cast white metal pumps and
...more about the American Model Builders LASERkit Xpress (Easy-To-Build Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- Gas Station w/Pumps 2-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 2-1/4'' 5.6 x 3.1 x 5.6cm - HO-Scale

These kits are designed to be simple enough for the first-time modeler to complete assembly in under two hours. Picture a row of these handsome little houses lined up behind the local coal mine or mill, as a smaller home for a hired-hand on a farm, or all by itself as a rural retreat. A perfect little house for any purpose that fits in many time
...more about the American Model Builders LASERkit Xpress (Easy-To-Build Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- Company House 2-3/4 x 2-1/2 x 2'' 6.8 x 6.2 x 5cm - HO-Scale

These kits are designed to be simple enough for the first-time modeler to complete assembly in under two hours. This tiny building is perfect for any small business. Just add some signs (not included) to create a small tavern, cafe, doctor or denti st office, assay office, gunsmith.. the possibilities are endless! Includes laser-scribed wood for the front sidewalk, plus a cast white metal
...more about the American Model Builders LASERkit Xpress (Easy-To-Build Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- False-Front Store 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2'' 3.7 x 6.25 x 5cm - HO-Scale

A great introduction to LASERKIT craftsman style wood structure kits, this set includes seven complete structures, each featuring 100% laser-cut materials with Tab & Slot and Peel & Stick construction. Perfect for beginners or experienced m looking for compact structures that fit any layout, the set includes the Branchline Station (3 x 2-1/4 x 2'' 7.6 x 5.7 x 5cm) with wood deck platform and white metal smokejack; Crossroads Church (4 x 2 x 3-1/2'' 10.1 x 5 x 8.8cm)
...more about the American Model Builders LASERkit Xpress Sampler Set (7 Laser-Cut Wood Kits) -- 1 Each #152-790, 791, 794, 796, 797, 798, 799 - HO-Scale (7)

As part of your layout or diorama, this stunning depot takes it-building to a new level. A faithful replica of the 1910 Santa Fe design, it's complete with the road's unique bay window, ''six-over-nine'' double-hung windows, 1910-style end-wall eav e brackets, rafter lookouts with 3'' horizontal flats which are tab and slotted to the underside of the roof, clapboard siding above the belt rail and drop siding below. Laser-cut diamond-shaped shingles, a complete set of
...more about the American Model Builders Gold Series Kits -- Santa Fe #3 Depot 8-3/4 x 4-1/8 x 3-1/4'' 21.8 x 10.2 x 8.1cm - HO-Scale

Based on the 1910 standards, this kit includes ''six over nine'' double hung windows, 1910-style end wall eave brackets, rafter lookouts with 3'' horizontal flats which are tab and slotted to the underside of the roof, front wall door placement, Di amond shingles, and ATSF style white metal
...more about the American Model Builders Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe #1 Standard Depot (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- Measures 5-1/2 x 2-1/4 x 2-1/2'' - HO-Scale

Specific prototype kits for the narrow gauge railroads from east to west. Prototype was on the Rio Grande Southern
...more about the American Model Builders American Classic Narrow Gauge Series Structures (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- Dolores Depot - HO-Scale

Specific prototype kits for the narrow gauge railroads from east to west. Prototype is located on the Sandy River and Rangely Lakes
...more about the American Model Builders American Classic Narrow Gauge Series Structures (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Strong Depot (Maine) 6 x 3 x 5'' 15 x 7.5 12.5cm - HOn3-Scale

Now you can create the perfect Santa Fe branchline station scene with this set, that includes the Santa Fe Standard No.3 One Story Combination Depot, Freight Dock, Double Stall Yard Closet, Section Tool House, and Signal Maintainer's House. All fiv e kits feature 100% laser-cut parts and Peel & Stick and Tab & Slot technology for ease of construction. Assembled Dimensions; Depot; 8-3/4 x 4-1/8 x 3-1/4'' Outhouse; 1-1/8 x 5/8 x 1-1/4'' Tool House; 2 x 1-3/4 x 1-3/4'' Signal
...more about the American Model Builders Santa Fe Branchline Station Combo (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) pkg(4) -- 1 Each Depot, Dock, Yard Closet & Tool House - HO-Scale

Requested by numerous modelers over the years as a companion structure to the Santa Fe No. 3 Combination Depot kits (#152-707 and #152-801, both sold separately) the Santa Fe Standard Freight Dock completes any branchline station scene. Based on AT SF standards, this kit is comprised totally of laser-cut basswood and micro-thin 3-ply plywood. It features Tab & Slot, interlocking egg-crate construction for the dock's underframing and the deck is custom scribed, right down to
...more about the American Model Builders Santa Fe Standard Freight Dock (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- 6-1/2 x 4-3/4 x 3/8'' - HO-Scale

Designed for ease of construction, all Laserkit structures feature precision laser-cut basswood and plywood parts that assemble much like plastic kits. Unless noted, all kits feature peel-and-stick assembly windows with positionable sashes, doors, trim and roofing material. All walls and major assemblies have tab-and-slot construction. Kits may also include white metal and acrylic detail parts. . Designed after towers and yard lead-ins found across the country. Beautiful
...more about the American Model Builders Interlocking Tower -- 4 x 3 x 6-1/2'' 10.2 x 7.3 x 16.5cm - O-Scale

Between 1877 and 1894, the Southern Pacific Railroad developed a series of 26 standard depot plans. Of these designs, the One Story Combination Depot Number 23 was used as the basis for over 30 station structures. Built between the years of 1896 an d 1918, examples of the Type 23 could be found in both California and Oregon. Although not as numerous as its two-story cousin, the Type 22 with its upstairs living area, the one-story building featured a passenger waiting room,
...more about the American Model Builders Laserkit(R) Southern Pacific Combination Type 23 Depot -- Building Measures- 20 x 6-1/4 x 6'' 50.8 x 15.8 x 15.2cm - O-Scale

This free-standing garage is from the 1920 Bennett Homes catalog as presented by Ray H. Bennett Lumber Company of North Tonawanda, New York. Their Better-Built and Ready-Cut lines were very popular in the years leading up to and after the Great Dep ression. This kit, based on the Hudson model, was designed to house a touring car with ample working room around the sides. Featuring typical LASERKIT construction utilizing Tab & Slot and Peel & Stick technology, the kit includes
...more about the American Model Builders LASERkit(R) Single Car Garage - Laser-Cut Wood Kit -- 5-3/4 x 4-1/2 x 3-1/2'' 14.6 x 11.4 x 8.8cm - O-Scale

The Northern Pacific used several different series of standard plans for combination depots containing passenger and freight facilities. Each series had several different sizes of depots and included both one-story and two-story structures. In the years 1889 through 1899, Chief Engineer J. W. Kendrick directed the preparation of a group of plans referred to as the S-26 drawing series that included plans for three different lengths of one-story depots with each length having
...more about the American Model Builders Northern Pacific Class C Depot (Laser-Cut Wood Kit) -- 16-1/2 x 8-3/4 x 5'' - O-Scale