Even the smallest layout needs at least a few structures on it. We’ve compiled a list of manufacturers offering products in O and S scale. We’ve noted each manufacturer’s contact information, what type of structures, the material(s), and if the kits are lighted. Please contact the manufacturer directly if you have questions about their products.
If you know of a manufacturer not on this list, please contact us at editor@classictoytrains.com.
Thank you to Dennis Brennan for his assistance with this article.
Altoona Model Works
2172 Cross Cove Rd.
Martinsburg, PA 16662
Scale: O
Type: kits
Materials: cast urethane and laser-cut wood, depending on model
Lighted: no
American Model Builders, Inc.
8229 Brentwood Industrial Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63144
http://www.laserkit.com/laserkit.htm
Scale: O, S
Type: kits
Material: wood, resin, white metal details
Lighted: no
Ameri-Towne
OGR Publishing, Inc.
1310 Eastside Centre Ct., Suite 6
Mountain Home, AR 72653
https://ogaugerr.com/collections/ameri-towne
Scale: O
Type: kits
Materials: polystyrene
Lighted: no
Atlas O
378 Florence Avenue
Hillside, NJ 07205
Scale: O
Type: both preassembled and kits, depending on the line
Material: most kits are plastic; laser-cut kits are wood; preassembled are plastic
Lighted: Kits, no; preassembled, some have lighting
Bachmann Industries
1400 East Erie Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19124
https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/
For Plasticville U.S.A. line:
Scale: O
Type of structures: kits
Material: plastic
Lighted: no
Bar Mills Scale Model Works
PO Box 609
Bar Mills, ME 04004
Scale: O
Type of structures: kits
Material: wood with metal castings and other details
Lighted: no
Brennans Model Railroading
P.O. Box 520174
Independence, MO 64052
Scale: O
Type: kits
Material: laser-cut basswood and/or MDF
Lighted: no
B.T.S. (Better Than Scratch)
1782 Trinity Rd.
Belington, WV 26250-7621
Scale: O
Type of structures: kits
Material: wood
Lighted: no
Busch Gmbh & Co.
Heidelberger Straße 26
D-68519 Viernheim, Germany
Scale: O
Type of structures: preassembled
Material: ABS plastic
Lighted: some are lighted; others not
Downtown Deco
P.O. Box 335
Conner, MT 59827
Scale: O
Type of structures: kits
Material: Hydrocal castings
Lighted: no
East Coast Enterprises
973-366-5788
Scale: O
Type of structures: preassembled structures and unpainted building fronts; custom services available
Material: laser-cut wood
Lighted: yes, for preassembled structures
Frenchman River Model Works
P.O. Box 86
Langdon, ND 58249
Scale: O, S
Type of structures: kits
Material: resin
Lighted: no
Korber Models
Mr. Muffin’s Trains
165 E. Main St.
Atlanta, IN 46031
https://mrmuffinstrains.com/collections/korber-models
Scale: O
Type of structures: kits
Material: plastic, with wood pieces and details depending on kit type
Lighted: no
Lionel
6301 Performance Dr.
Concord, NC 28027
Scale: O, S
Type of structures: preassembled
Material: ABS plastic
Lighted: yes
MTH Electric Trains
6660 Santa Barbara Rd., Suite 20
Elkridge, MD 21075
Scale: O
Type of structures: preassembled
Material: ABS plastic
Lighted: yes
Menards
Scale: O
Type of structures: preassembled
Material: varies by structure
Lighted: yes
Plastruct
68 Bradrock Dr.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Trackside Series
Scale: O
Type: kits
Material: plastic
Lighted: no
San Juan Details (formerly Grandt Line Products)
8141 N. I-70 Frontage Rd., Suite 5
Arvada, CO 80002
Scale: O
Type of structures: kits
Material: styrene and acetal plastic
Lighted: no
Todd Architectural Models
54 Mountainview Rd.
Chatham, NJ 07928
https://www.toddarchitecturalmodels.com
Scale: O, S
Type of structures: kits, custom-painted models, preassembled models
Material: acrylic plastic
Lighted: lighting can be added to most structure orders
Twin Whistle
31 Turnberry Dr.
Arden, NC 28704
Scale: O, S
Type of structures: kits
Material: cast resin with wooden laser-cut windows, doors, and accessories
Lighted: no
TW Trainworx
2808 McGowan St.
Dallas, TX 75203
Scale: O, S
Type of structures: preassembled and kits
Material: laser-cut MDF and Laserboard
Lighted: no if kit; yes if preassembled
Woodland Scenics
P.O. Box 98
Linn Creek, MO 65052
https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/
Scale: O
Type of structures: preassembled, kits, and modular structures
Material: varies
Lighted: preassembled, yes; kits, no
