This Scenery Source List was originally complied by the late Dave Gauss, a long time OGR Forum Member. Dave passed away on December 11, 2017, after a short bout with cancer. His legacy lives on in this extensive list of scenery resources for the model railroader.
We are continuing to honor Dave's work, and to provide a useful reference for modelers in the OGR community by continuing to update and grow this source list. If you have suggestions, additions or updates, please contact me at the email in my profile. Thank you Rich Redmond.
3D Printing O Scale OGR Forum :
This forum is where OGR Forum members discuss 3D modeling project ideas. Many of the projects they have designed are available in the OGR 3D Project Catalog. If you are an OGR Digital Subscriber, you can download their design files and make your own model train parts.
Here is a link to the OGR 3d Printing Forum with downloadable items you can print yourself...OGR 3D Printing Forum
How-to Clinics:
OGR Tutorials - located in the digital library as part of a digital subscriptions - Soldering, Hydrocal scenery, Kitbashing to name a few topics.
3-RAIL BLOGSPOT - This site was established by a few Forumites to preserve some of the excellent "how-to" Projects which we hope will encourage you to try projects you can use on your layout.
ALUMILITE Alumilite casting tutorial
BAR MILLS MODELS Laser-cut building kits, detail and weathering powders. - lots of how to videos
ERICS TRAINS A good series of "how-to videos on a variety of scenery topics. Worth a look
OGR Forum SponsorHOW TO MAKE ROCK FORMATIONS Excellent tutorial using foam to replicate rock formations.
RAILROAD CLINIC Step-by-step tutorial on building structures using Foamcore
TRACKSIDE SCENERY- "How-to tutorials, "Scenic backdrops, background flats, displays, and structures.
WOODLAND SCENICS Large line of Buildings - built-up and kits, detail parts, figures, LED lighting system and general scenery suppliers & how to videos
Scratch Building Supplies:
CLOVER HOUSE Now Part of Walthers- Detail parts, dry letter decals, real window glass, etc
DEBENS LLC - home for Doctor Ben's Scale Consortium Weathering & Scratchbuilding Products and Scale Model Masterpieces formerly Thomas A. Yorke Ent. Structures & Accessories Kits.
EVANS DESIGNS Evan Designs offers E-Z to use computer programs for printing buildings, window treatments, advertising signage, and window inserts. They offer pre-wired LEDs and decal paper for use in ink-jet printers. Their Modelbuilder Software upgrade download available to install. Also a trial model building is available to download for FREE.
JV-MODELS - Wall sections, also wood structure kits,
K&S PRECISION METALS A variety of brass and aluminum shapes of tubing, rod, flat, and etched items for scratchbuilding, etc.
RAIL SCALE MODELS wide line of laser cut scratch building supplies such as roofing, walls, windows, doors as well as detail parts and craftsman kits.
RS LASER KITS Laser cut structure kits, detail parts, scratch building materials
TASKBOARD - Wood based dimensional sheets, ideal for scratch building, light weight.
THE N ARCH Offers an assortment walls, sheet goods for O as well as other scales.
Structure and Craftsman Kits:
AMERITOWNE KITS EZ to build Ameritowne buildings(1/4" clean castings) and detail parts. Also tools,wire,etc.
ATLAS O - Injection molded and laser cut model kits - Atlas now offers the former Walthers line of O scale structures
OGR Forum Sponsor BRENNAN MODELS Different types of ballast, Hydrocal & laser cut building kits, weathering items.
DPM KITS Building kits and components. Also a good clinic on "weathering" buildings. Owned by Woodland Scenics.
DSL Shops - Unique building fronts - currently working on custom projects only - email on website
G.C.LASER laser-cut products inc, beautiful "J" tower, trellis, stockyard ramps, benches,etc
IAN LINDSAY MODELS - Detail parts, animal figures, rolling stock kits, structures, On30 items - unique items
JV-MODELS - Wall sections, wood structure kits, Bridges & Trestles, Detail parts, Suncoast &, John Rendell models
KORBER MODELS nice classic industrial buildings. Upgraded & new tooling.
OGR Forum Sponsor LASER KIT American Model Builders kits and details
MOTRAK MODELS - Laser cut structures, detail parts and tools including nice racks for strip wood and tools
RAIL SCALE MODELS wide line of laser cut scratch building supplies such as roofing, walls, windows, doors as well as detail parts and craftsman kits.
RIGHT ON TRACK MODELS - Multi Scale structures kits, built up and custom built structs from your photo
OGR Forum Sponsor RS LASER KITS Laser cut structure kits, detail parts, scratch building materials
SEA PORT MODEL WORKS - Structures, and details parts for boats, lighthouses, and other nautical based items
TODD ARCHITECTURAL MODELS - Background and free standing building structures in built up and kits, detail parts & lettering
OGR Forum Sponsor TRACKSIDE SCENERY- "How-to tutorials, "Scenic backdrops, background flats, displays, and structures.
TWIN WHISTLE A variety of unique quality buildings and detail castings.
TW TRAINWORX - Bridges, elevated system, landmark structures - built up and kits, detail parts
OGR Forum Sponsor WOODLAND SCENICS Large line of Buildings - built-up and kits, detail parts, figures, LED lighting system and general scenery suppliers
Scenery Products: Ballast, grass material, trees, car loads, etc.
BAR MILLS Laser-cut signage, building kits, detail and weathering powders
BRAGDON ENTERPRISES Bragdon Foam Scenery System Scenery products, weathering powders, etc
BRENNAN MODEL RR Different types of ballast, hydrocal building kits, weathering items
CARPE DIEM Variety of scenic and other products for kitbashing/building. Figures, etc.
EZ WATER Very realistic water modeling system. EZ to use with great results.
MONROE MODELS- Tunnel portals & walls, Weathering Powders, Washes and how to's
Smith & Son Ballast, * no website: 13630 G.A.R. Hwy, Chardon, OH 44024 (440)-286-4890 Coal, ballast, etc. ,
ST CHARLES MODEL WORKS - Detail parts, Coal dealer structures and parts, wide range of rolling stock loads
STERLING MODELS Source for handmade trees rock castings used by Forumite Don Klose
WOODLAND SCENICS Scenic materials, hydrocal, plaster cloth, figures, "how-to" videos, etc.
Detail Parts:
BLAIR LINE PRODUCTS Laser-cut signs, grade crossings, structures.
BOWSER Figures, Selley cast details, turntables and power trucks
B.T.S. Hi-end craftsman building kits and detail parts
CLOVER HOUSE Detail parts, dry letter decals, real window glass, etc
DELTA MODELS - Detail parts specializing in passenger car parts
Don Lawrence, *No website,
narrow152@hotmail.com has several detailed parts, figures for O gauge and O narrow gauges.
FOOTHILL MODEL WORKS - Detail parts, structure kits, rolling stock kits
GRANDTLINE Wide selection of windows, doors architectural detail parts, Figures, etc
IAN LINDSAY MODELS - Detail parts, animal figures, rolling stock kits, structures, On30 items - unique items
JV-MODELS - Wall sections, wood structure kits, Bridges & Trestles, Detail parts, Suncoast &, John Rendell models
MODEL MEMORIES O scale tell-tails, catenary poles, some brass-etched parts street details
MODEL TECH STUDIOS Hi-end building kits, and detail products
MONROE MODELS- Tunnel portals & walls, Weathering Powders, Washes and how to's
MOTRAK MODELS - Laser cut structures, detail parts and tools including nice racks for strip wood and tools
MOUNT BLUE MODELS - Offers many structures and detail parts for O, on30, etc.
MULTI SCALE DIGITAL Detailed 3D printed freight loads, tanks, and electrical substation components
NICK & NORA DESIGNS - Structures kits - very unique, detail parts and supplies
P&D HOBBY SHOP Lots of brass & plastic parts for super-detailing. Though primarily a 2 rail O scale supplier, don't miss contacting Pat for unique needs. Atlas F units are upgraded tooling from P&D.
Q CAR COMPANY Street details, underbody parts, truck side frames, trolley items, etc
RAIL SCALE MODELS wide line of laser cut scratch building supplies such as roofing, walls, windows, doors as well as detail parts and craftsman kits.
RUSTY RAIL variety of castings, ie, nice groups inc, junk piles, work benches, shelving, crates, etc
SC MODEL WORKS Variety of freight car loads. Nice coal loader & unloader. Hydrocal kits. Handmade loads and details for rail cars. Also a line of Hydrocal buildings.
SEA PORT MODEL WORKS - Structures, and details parts for boats, lighthouses, and other nautical based items
TWIN WHISTLE A variety of unique quality buildings and detail castings.
TW TRAINWORX - Bridges, elevated system, landmark structures - built up and kits, detail parts
OGR Forum Sponsor WALTHERS A great distributor of all scales, details, some kits and build-up structures
WISEMAN CASTINGS Wiseman products inc. detail castings and kits of motors, cars, logging stuff. rolling stock, loads, etc.
WOODLAND SCENICS Large line of Buildings - built-up and kits, detail parts, figures, LED lighting system and general scenery suppliers
Bridges, Track & Turntables:
ATLAS Makers of multi scale engines, freight, passenger cars, track systems turntables structure and details
OGR Forum Sponsor GarGraves - Sectional track, switches and Flextrack, includes specialty track for gantry cranes
OGR Forum Sponsor JV-MODELS - Wall sections, wood structure kits, Bridges & Trestles, Detail parts, Suncoast &, John Rendell models
Lionel - Full line model train company - engines, rolling stock, structures, track
OGR Forum Sponsor Menards - Built up structures, tinplate track rolling stock & die-cast vehicles
OGR Forum Sponsor MONROE MODELS- Tunnel portals & walls, Weathering Powders, Washes and how to's
MTH - Full line model train company - engines, rolling stock, structures, track
OGR Forum Sponsor ROSS SWITCHES Offering high quality trackage, switches, transfer tables and turntables.
OGR Forum Sponsor TIN MAN 3 RAIL - Refurbished tinplate track, switches and transformers
OGR Forum Sponsor TW TRAINWORX - Bridges, elevated system, landmark structures - built up and kits, detail parts
OGR Forum Sponsor Vehicles, Boats & Wagons:
3000 TOYS Diecast cars, trucks, construction equipment, etc.
Menards - Built up structures, tinplate track rolling stock & die-cast vehicles
OGR Forum Sponsor MTH - Full line model train company - engines, rolling stock, structures, track
OGR Forum Sponsor OSBORN MODEL KITS boats, crossbucks, pallets, other details.
Figures:
GOLDEN GATE DEPOT - Part of Sunset Models - 3rd Rail - Seated figures for passenger cars
OGR Forum SponsorGRANDTLINE Source of windows, doors architectural detail parts, Figures, etc
HAY BROTHERS - Assorted figures, inc: WWII soldiers, American Indians, prospectors, animals, military vehicles, etc.
IAN LINDSAY MODELS - Detail parts, animal figures, rolling stock kits, structures, On30 items - unique items
MTH - Full line model train company - engines, rolling stock, structures, track
OGR Forum Sponsor SCALE FIGURES Unique hand made figures.
TOWN & COUNTRY HOBBIES Small structures, pewter figures, signs,etc.
WOODLAND SCENICS Scenic materials, Hydrocal, plaster cloth, figures etc.
Furniture & interior items:
Electronic Components, Led's, Lamps, Sound, Signals & Wire:
ATLAS Makers of multi scale engines, freight, passenger cars, track systems, signals, turntables structure and details
OGR Forum Sponsor AZATRAK Supplies circuit boards to control signals, gates, etc.
DWARVIN Unique and simple fiber optic system for lighting buildings and street lights on your layout - no wiring.
ELECTRIC RR Designs and sells electronic boards for several applications inc. operating cars, command control & sound upgrades, speed control. Lionel product - Now produced and sold by Sunset Models / 3rd Rail.
OGR Forum Sponsor EVANS DESIGNS Great values on pre-wired LEDs (welding, flashing, etc.) and LED types and colors. Led lighting for passenger cars. Wiring, too. Very helpful people
JMRI - Computer control system for model railroad operation
Lionel - Full line model train company - engines, rolling stock, structures, signals track
OGR Forum SponsorMILLER ENGINEERING Miller Engineering, designs and sells Animated and illuminated billboards, signs and more.
OGR Forum SponsorMILLHOUSE RIVER STUDIOS Precision turntables, transfer tables, upgrade kits coal unloader, and lighting automation.
MINIATRONICS connectors, lighting, electrical items.
MODEL TRAIN SOFTWARE Neat E-Z to use computer programs for buildings, window treatments, pre-wired LEDs, advertising signage, window inserts and decal paper for use in your computer.
MTH - Full line model train company - engines, rolling stock, structures, signals,track
OGR Forum SponsorSUPERLUMINATION - Lights, LED's, Wire and more
TOUCH TOGGLES - Complete system with unique touch type buttons and associated control for switch or other layout control - creates simple and clean control panels with no soldering
WOODLAND SCENICS Large line of Buildings - built-up and kits, detail parts, figures, LED lighting system and general scenery suppliers
X OXIDE Mini flourscent lights, etc.
Z STUFF Simple to install and scale sized Trackside signals and sensors. Great products.
OGR Forum Sponsor Tools, Fasteners, Adhesives:
BONDIC - Method of bonding plastic for repairs and creating stuff.
CLOVER HOUSE Detail parts, dry letter decals, real window glass, etc
JANES TOOLS - Variety of tools and products for your railroad
MICROMARK Small, useful tool source, some scenic and detail items
MOTRAK MODELS - Laser cut structures, detail parts and tools including nice racks for strip wood and tools
NORTHWEST SHORTLINE Gears, wheelsets, etc.
SUPER 'Phatic GLUE - UK product available from Walthers & Riders Flint, Mi. Other useful RR items.
THE TRAIN TENDER parts supplier for Lionel and AF , etc. trains
WIDGET SUPPLY CO Hobby and jewelry tools and supplies.
WOODLAND SCENICS Large line of Buildings - built-up and kits, detail parts, figures, LED lighting system and general scenery suppliers
Printable & Cardstock Sources:
3DK - Downloadable model building kits - print on your own computer
BIG INDOOR TRAINS - Free, downloadable building fronts, other "how-to"s on scenery, trees, etc
EVANS DESIGNS Neat, E-Z to use computer programs for buildings, brick and stonework, roofing material, window treatments, pre-wired LEDs, advertising signage, window inserts computer decal paper.
FIDDLERS GREEN Buildings, lighthouses,etc
JIMS PRINTABLE MINIS Jims Printable minis, FREE downloads of caution & hazard signs, 1/4" scale paper items, wallpaper, bricks, etc.
*Pioneer Valley Models, no website, ph# 413-533-5350
Decals & Scenic Backdrops:
BACKDROP STATION.COM - Photo based backdrops for multiple scales including custom backdrops up to 84' in O scale
CLOVERHOUSE Decals, some detail parts, sheet stryene, real glass for glazing windows.
CMR PRODUCTS - Decals - nice line of products - also other train related selections
FARMING DECALS Source of farm/agricultural decals, vehicles and attachments in several scales.
K4 DECALS - Decals Z through G scale - extensive selection
LB ENTERPRISES - Decals O & S
MICROSCALE DECALS Decals for many railroads and other items.
PROTOCRAFT Selected decals, parts and tools for Proto:48 scale. wheelsets, trucks, etc.
PTF DESIGNS - Nice background buildings of old industrial buildings and facades mounted on foam board. Could be overlapped for depth.
TRACKSIDE SCENERY - "How-to tutorials, "Scenic backdrops, background flats, displays, and structures.
TRAIN JUNKIES.COM - Broad selection of backdrops, including custom backdrops to match you needs - up to 100' long
WOODLAND SCENICS Large line of Buildings - built-up and kits, detail parts, figures, LED lighting system and general scenery suppliers
Signs & Posters:
BLAIR LINE PRODUCTS Laser-cut signs, grade crossings, structures.
JIMS PRINTABLE MINIS - FREE downloads of caution & hazard Signs, 1/4" scale paper items, wallpaper, bricks, etc.
MILLER ENGINEERING Miller Engineering, designs and sells Animated and illuminated billboards, signs and more.
OGR Forum Sponsor RAIL FONTS - Source of railroad lettering, alphabets, silhouettes and dingbat decals.
RETRO PLANET - A variety of printable signage for building sides, fences, windows or free-standing.
TIME & SEASONS - Useful source of RR logos, advertising, highway signs, etc.
URBAN REMAINS - Look under vintage signs, but other neat stuff also, courtesy of Arthur P. Bloom.
US BEER LABELS - A source of beer advertising labels.
VC SIGNS - Old gas signage
WORLD LICENSE PLATES Source of free examples of license plates
Built Up, ready to use:
ATLAS O - Injection molded and laser cut model kits - Atlas now offers the former Walthers line of O scale structures
OGR Forum SponsorCustom Model Railroads - East Coast Enterprises - Extensive line of standard and custom bridges, and elevated lines. Laser cut background and free standing building structures and detail parts
OGR Forum Sponsor Alan Graziano. Oil refineries and industrial complexes. **no website, - Alan's email is
Graz4tanks@aol.com Lionel - Full line model train company - engines, rolling stock, structures, track
OGR Forum Sponsor Menards - Built up structures, tinplate track rolling stock & die-cast vehicles
OGR Forum Sponsor MTH - Full line model train company - engines, rolling stock, structures, track
OGR Forum Sponsor RIGHT ON TRACK MODELS - Multi Scale structures kits, built up and custom built structs from your photo
OGR Forum Sponsor TODD ARCHITECTURAL MODELS - Background and free standing building structures in built up and kits, detail parts & lettering
OGR Forum Sponsor TWIN WHISTLE A variety of unique quality buildings and detail castings.
TW TRAINWORX - Bridges, elevated system, landmark structures - built up and kits, detail parts
OGR Forum Sponsor WOODLAND SCENICS Large line of Buildings - built-up and kits, detail parts, figures, LED lighting system and general scenery suppliers
Great modelers websites - For great inspiration!
BLACK DIAMOND RR Rich Batista's wonderful site covering building his Black Diamond RR.
TRACKSIDE SCENERY - Great, simple "How-to tutorials. Also offering Scenic backdrops, background flats, displays, soon structures. Joey Ricard' s Spruce Coal & Timber RR.