Kit Construction:
Our kits are made mostly of metal or fiberglass, with rich details in etched brass, etched stainless steel, lost wax castings and some soft metal castings. This means that they stand up to riding, and if there is a derailment, the damage results in bent details at the worst, which makes the cars look more realistic!

Kit Detailing:
Our kits come unpainted, and without lettering. You can either paint them your favorite paint scheme, or have them painted. The lettering usually comes from local sign companies that can produce computer cut vinyl lettering.

Trucks and Couplers:
The trucks and couplers have to be ordered separately from 1" Scale Railroad Supply, who have a wide variety of choices.

Construction Process:
We supply very detailed instructions, as well as adhesives with the kits. You'll feel like a craftsman modeler by the time you are done. Only some drilling tapping and filing are required, so no machine tools are needed. If you've never built a kit like this before, don't worry, as long as you are willing to read the instructions, and take your time, you will be bursting with pride when finished. These are products that will last you the rest of your life.

Live Steam Engines:
We have often been asked if we produce live steam engines. The answer is "no". Our engines are all battery powered. Live steam engines are much more complicated. Someday, we may produce an engine that is of a steam outline, but is actually battery powered, but that is a long ways off at this stage.