This is the Sixth Edition (Fifth update) of the List - update includes quite a few updates. Please feel free to send me new links


Firstly I hope this post has been made in the right sub-section of the Forum, but as it relates to all things required to build a layout I think it should go here. If the Admins think this is useful please feel free to make it a sticky.

A lot of this Forum is devoted to the locomotives and rolling stock that form the bulk of our collections and over which we can get very excited and passionate, but what next, you have now purchased some locos and rolling stock and want to build a layout, what do you need, and what products are available in the marketplace, what choices do you have. Some manufacturers are more well known that others, but hidden away and often unknown are other manufacturers who make interesting products and may make that specific item that you seek for your layout.

Over the years I have developed a small list of lost of companies who make Layout / Landscaping items, some have come from posts on this Forum or Stummi, others I have found whilst search and exploring the internet, and I though it might be useful to have a thread solely devoted to these items so that new comers to the hobby and experienced layout builders looking to modify or refresh their layout have a resource they can use to look for that right item, or try something new.

This list does not include the numerous Ebay suppliers (and there are some good Chinese suppliers of trees, lights, people and cars) maybe some of these can be added later, and the list mostly focuses on manufacturers rather than retailers of the products. The first version of this list heavily references my interests which are; European layout in HO scale; and so this list focuses on items that could be used to build such a layout. I am aware that there are other manufacturers making products for N gauge and Z gauge and many making items for US themed layouts which are not reflected in this initial list. Likewise I have identified a section for Turnout motors but since I have no involvement with such items yet it is blank and needs Forum members to add to this section.

I hope that other Forum members will add to this list and fill in the blanks, and add any other new and interesting manufactures over time, I will try and update this list from time to time so I hope it will provide a useful resource for all Forum members.

Finally, many items over the years have been in production for limited periods of time, or companies may have ceased trading or been purchased by others, but these older items can often be found on Ebay and other auction sites



Large Scale Manufacturers

These companies produce a wide range of products for the construction of a layout, producing combinations of plastic and/or laser-cut models, catenary, bridges, viaducts, tunnel portals, walls, landscaping products, lights, people, vehicles, electrical control equipment/decoders, backgrounds, paints, and the like.

Faller - https://www.faller.de

Kibri - https://viessmann-modell.com/

Noch - https://www.noch.com/

Vollmer - https://viessmann-modell.com/

Auhagen - https://auhagen.de/

Viessmann - https://viessmann-modell.com/

Busch - https://www.busch-model.info/

Sommerfeldt - https://www.sommerfeldt.de/de/

Pola – Purchased by Faller and ceased as an independent model brand, but many items still appear on Ebay & Auctions



Train Manufacturers who also produce landscaping items

Over the years various train manufacturers have also issued kits, buildings, vehicles, people, lights, catenery and the like, under their own brand (sometimes these items have been manufactured by third parties but sold under the brand)

Märklin - http://www.maerklin.de/

Trix - https://www.trixtrains.com/

Heljan - http://www.heljan.dk/shop/frontpage.html

Roco - https://www.roco.cc/en/news/catalogs/index.html

Eheim – Became Brawa but many items still appear on Ebay & Auctions

Brawa – https://www.brawa.de/en/home/

Piko - https://www.piko.de

Lima – Now part of Hornby - https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/shop/brands/lima-h0-1-87.html

A.C.M.E. – http://www.acmetreni.it/index.php/en/

Bachmann - Mostly kits etc in 1:76 scale - https://www.bachmann.co.uk/

Dapol - Mostly kits and people in 1:76 scale - https://www.dapol.co.uk/

Walthers - Various kist made under own name and Cornstone (mentioned below) - https://www.walthers.com/

Jouef - Now part of Hornby - https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/shop/brands/jouef-h0-1-87.html



Independent Model Companies

(Includes plastic kits, resin kits, laser cut kits, etc)

Peco Model Railway Products - https://www.peco-uk.com

Joswood -https://lasercut-shop.de/epages/22270.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/22270/Categories/Joswood_GmbH

Artitec Models - http://www.artitec.nl

Holzmann Brazilian Models http://www.holzmann.net.br/

WIAD - I understand now defunct but kits appear on Ebay and at auctions

Vau-Pe - I understand now defunct but kits appear on Ebay and at auctions

Atlas Kits - I understand now defunct but kits appear on Ebay and at auctions

Vero Model - I understand now defunct but kits appear on Ebay and at auctions

Airfix (mostly 1:76 scale) – https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/

Cornerstone kits – Part of Walthers - https://www.walthers.com/

Model Power Kits – Not sure if still in production - No website

Artmaster Models – https://www.das-kantoor.de/

Art & Web - http://www.art-and-web.ch/blog/category/produkte/

AHM Minikits – I understand now defunct but kits appear on Ebay and at auctions

Karton Modell Bau - https://www.kartonmodellbau.de/epages/63481486.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/63481486/Products/104337

Mehubu Lasertech models - http://mehbu-lasertechnik.de/

Schreiber Bogen - http://www.schreiber-bogen.com/

Modellbahnzubehoer - https://www.mbz-modellbahnzubehoer.de

Stadt Im Model - https://www.stadtimmodell.de

Metcalfe Models - https://www.metcalfemodels.com/

Tyco kits – Not sure if still in production - No website - but appear on Ebay and at auctions

Pikestuff - https://rixproducts.com/product-category/pikestuff-ho/

Plastruct - https://plastruct.com/

Modellbahn Union - https://www.modellbahnunion.com/Modellbahn-Union-GmbH-m292.htm?SessionId=&a=marke&Hersteller=292

Fos Scale Models (mostly US) - https://fosscalemodels.com/t/ho-scale-kits

Fides – Holzbausatz – No website not sure if company still active

Spieth Brass Models – Company no longer active, but appear on Ebay and at auctions

Pre-cast models - Modelbauluft http://www.modellbauluft.de/English-Part/Product-list-HO/product-list-ho.html

Langley Models - http://www.langleymodels.co.uk/

Frenchman River Model Works - http://frenchmanriver.com/

Seaport Model Works - http://seaportmodelworks.com/about_us.php

Bearcomarine - http://www.bearcomarine.com/resin.htm

Rusty Rail - http://rustyrail.com/HOMarineBoatsandPartsPage.htm

Brikho (limited range) - http://www.brikho.com/

American Model Builders Inc - Mostly US structures - http://www.laserkit.com/laserkit.htm

RS / Dr.Rudolf Spitaler - 1950s wooden-cardboard H0 models still available on Ebay, auctions and the like

Creglinger/August Flor - 1950s wooden-cardboard H0 models still available on Ebay, auctions and the like

Preh - 1950s wooden-cardboard H0 models still available on Ebay, auctions and the like

87 Train - http://87train.eu/en/

MAFEN - http://www.mafen.eu/?lang=en

Weinert Modellbau - https://weinert-modellbau.de/

Igra Model - http://igramodel.cz/cs/

Cites Miniatures - http://www.cites-miniatures.com/

Dynimo Kits - http://www.dynimo.be/

Noupré Kits - No website information or information on whether the company still active - Can Forum members advise?

Paul Bellon Kits - No website information or information on whether the company still active - Can Forum members advise?

Matho Models - Mostly 1:32 scale but 1:87 planned - http://www.mathomodels.com

Industrial Model Shop - Various Industrial modeling bits & bobs - http://industrialmodelshop.com/

Alkem Scale Models - http://alkemscalemodels.biz/ and there specialist steel model kits - http://alkemscalemodels.biz/steel-mill-details/

Rusty Stumps - https://www.rustystumps.com/

Vampisol (including innovative stone free building system) - http://www.vampisol.de

Luetke Modellbahn - https://www.luetke-modellbahn.de/

Kölner Modell Manufaktur - https://www.koelner-modell-manufaktur.de/impressum.htm

Factory Models 3D - https://factorymodels3d.com/en/

Modellbahn Engl - Modular Arcade system Modular Platform system & a few buildings - https://www.modellbahn-engl.de

A&S Projekt – No website - see http://www.makieciarz.pl/as-projekt-prod-186.html; or Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/asprojektpl/

Frateschi (Brasil) - https://www.frateschi.com.br/web/construcao-para-montar/?lang=en

SMB Kits - http://www.smbservice.no/hobby/smbkit.htm?fbclid=IwAR0wmAAT7fais-PLeXXj3Vr6RnVmHykQYij0-G5WIdQqkdT5sI1kAA7CbOE

Model Tech Studios - https://modeltechstudios.com/

KC's Workshop - Laser cut kits and also sheets of brick and stone for kitbashing - https://kcworkshop.com/

Rusty Rail Castings - Various cast items to provide details on your layout - http://www.rustyrail.com/hoscaleindex.html

Please also note that several US companies such as Model Power (Pola), AHM, and Atlas (Faller), purchased model kits from European suppliers and rebranded them for US layouts. You may find some of these kits on Ebay or swap meets which can be used in a European setting.



Independent Companies making Bridges

Hack Brucken - https://www.hack-bruecken.de/

Walthers (again) - Make some interesting bridges (swing and bascule) , that could be adapted to European layouts - www.walthers.com

Luetke Modellbahn - https://www.luetke-modellbahn.de/




Independent Companies making Freight Loads

Ladegter Bauer - http://xn--ladegter-bauer-ksb.de/shop/gx2/

Chooch Enterprises - http://www.choochenterprises.com/

CCLaser - No website yet, available through Walthers producing laser cut wooden loads

American Model Builders Inc - Freight loads - http://www.laserkit.com/laserkit.htm

Protoloads - http://www.protoloads.com/

Duha - Have made loads for Märklin - https://www.duha-modely.cz/

YD Models - (loads and other useful MRR items - see post 22 below) - http://www.ydmodels.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=41&osCsid=64cd87a7fe73bb6b154178b1bdeab427

Modellbahn Engl - https://www.modellbahn-engl.de

Gerd Otto - Scrap metal items for loads and scenic use - https://www.otto-scrap-design.de/


For anyone looking for an alternative to using rubber/elastic bands for securing loads or simulating load strapping, why not try using Chartpak Tape, I have used the black tape width 1/32In which is available from Amazon (here is a link to Amazon.co.uk for the tape https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chartpak-Tape-Bg3101M-Black-648In/dp/B000HF0710/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=chartpak+tape&qid=1573213813&sr=8-1




Independent Companies making Modelling Components

Plastruct - https://plastruct.com/

Evergreen - https://evergreenscalemodels.com

Aero Naut - http://www.aero-naut.de

L’Octant - http://www.octantenligne.comhttp://www.octantenligne.com

Grandt Line - https://www.grandtline.com/

Steel Mill Modelers Supply - various piping and steel mill components - No website Facebook only - https://www.facebook.com/steelmodelerssupply/

Micromark - https://www.micromark.com/

Albion Alloys - http://www.albionhobbies.com/

Aero-Naut (mostly for aircraft and boat modelling but lots of timber items) - http://www.aero-naut.de/produkte/werkmaterialien/



Independent Companies making People

Preiser - https://www.preiserfiguren.de/ and https://www.preiser-figuren.de/

Noch - https://www.noch.com/

Merten - No website yet but available from various suppliers and Ebay



Independent Companies making Vehicles

Wiking - https://www.wiking.de/en/sortiment.html

Schuco - http://www.schuco.de/en/models/

Herpa - https://www.herpa.de/

Oxford Diecast – www.oxforddiecast.co.uk

Brekina – http://brekina.de/

Rietze Automobile - https://www.rietze-shop.de

Wespe Models - https://www.wespemodels.com

Roco Minitanks - https://www.minitank.net/en/home/index.html

BUB – Closed in 1960’s so now defunct but items appear on Ebay and at auctions. See this fan site: http://www.bubmania.de

AMW Automodelle - http://www.automodelle.com

Albedo – I understand now defunct but items appear on Ebay and at auctions

BUC – No website but I own a 1:87 scale buses

RIE - No website but I own a 1:87 scale buses

EKO - I understand now defunct but items appear on Ebay and at auctions, see information on brand at this fan page
- http://www.87thscale.info/eko.htm

Ziss Modell also known as Euro-Modell & R.W. Modell & Wittek Modell & Mini-Auto - I understand now defunct but items appear on Ebay and at auctions and second hand sales

Norscot Scale Models – 1:87 catapillar models - http://www.norscot-models.com

Siku 1:87 Range - https://www.siku.de/en/sortiment/

Lemke - http://www.lemkecollection.de

Autocraft - No website yet

Hummer / Hümmer / Huemmer – German company that makes 1:87(ish) scale promotional models in Germany can be found on Ebay – no sales through Website - https://huemmer-werbung.de/werbeartikel/

Revell - Vehicle kits - https://www.revell.com/index.php

Y-Modelle - http://www.y-modelle.de/

EPM Productions - https://www.epm-productions.com/actualites-des-nouveautes-autos/

Igra Model - http://igramodel.cz/cs/



Vehicle Number Plates

If you are looking for number plates for your vehicles try this site - https://www.kennzeichengenerator.com/?fbclid=IwAR2LnhNkVE83DvlGWwd7kSFMnUUGJTDbBOpi4BUOAvqfE6WHWwbIWU-Afak



Companies making moving car systems

Faller Car System - https://www.faller.de

Faller AMS – Slot Car System – Not made anymore but widely available on Ebay and auction sites

Faller also make a couple of remote control 1:87 scale models for use on MRR layouts

Brima Road System - https://www.modellanlagenbau.de/eigene-produkte/brs-brima-road-system/

Techno Innov (used at Mini World Lyon display) - http://en.techno-innov.fr/technique-car-system/

Interesting web article of Minatur Wonderland Car System - https://www.miniatur-wunderland.com/discover-wunderland/technologies/others/hints-tricks/model-building/carsystem/

I am also going to include Magnorail although they do not make moving cars their system can be sued to move cars [see this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PytWrYI4hOI] - https://www.magnorail.com/en




Independent Companies making 1:87 Locomotive models (for static display)

Revell – https://www.revell.com/index.php

ITALERI - https://www.italeri.com/

Est Modeles - http://www.est-modeles.com/



Independent Companies making Landscaping Products

Heki - https://katalog.heki-kittler.de/

Woodland Scenics – https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/

MiniNatur - https://www.mininatur.de/en/

Anita Décor - https://www.anitadecor.nl

Green-Scene - http://www.green-scenes.co.uk

Microrama - http://microrama.eu/

MBR Model - https://mbrmodel.eu/

Scenery Express - http://www.sceneryexpress.com/Silflor-Mats/products/1042/

Model Scene – www.model-scene.com

Grass Tech USA - http://www.grasstechusa.com/StaticGrass

Terrain Genesis - https://www.terraingenesis.com/shop/silflor-autumn-brown-savannah-grass-mat/

Javis Scenic Mats - http://www.newmodellersshop.co.uk/scenic_mats.htm

Joefix Studios - http://www.joefix-studio.be

Skale Scenics - Part of Hornby / Bachmann

DOW Scenics - Trees - https://www.debrisofwar.com/trees--scenery.html

Polak Scenics - https://polakscenics.uk

War World Scenics – https://www.wwscenics.com/

Hobby King - https://hobbyking.com/en_us/cars/trains/scenery.html?___store=en_us

Juweela - http://www.juweela.de/

Martin Welberg Scenic Studios - http://www.martinwelberg.nl/ (On Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/martinwelbergscenicstudios/) And products available from stores Modelbahnshop Lippe or Xtrain24, NL Bentink Modelspoor, BE miaa.be..



Independent Companies making Track Ballast systems

Merkur - https://www.merkur-styroplast.de/

Tillig Styrostone - https://www.tillig.com/eng/H0_Modellbahnen_STYROSTONE.html

Woodland Scenics Trackbed - https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/TrackBed

ASOA - https://www.asoa.de/spurh0.htm?fbclid=IwAR1oGedT-PvslL6RYcgrsM6BZWx7qnhgIpJu1ZXLdFcRq8GwIHWYEi20Gqw



Tram Track Systems

Tillig Tram Track Systems - https://www.tillig.com/eng/Strassenbahngleis.html



Baseboard manufacturers & Modules

White Rose Modelworks – www.whiterosemodelworks.co.uk

Grainge and Hodder - http://www.graingeandhodder.co.uk/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

Harry Maynard Model Baseboards - http://hmbaseboards.co.uk/

Module end pieces laser cut - Eisenbahn Modulbau - http://www.eisenbahn-modulbau.de/index.html



Independent Layout Builders

For those in a hurry and deep pockets there are companies who will build a complete layout for you, or finish it to a given stage.

Brima Modellanlagenbau - https://www.modellanlagenbau.de/



Modelling Moulds

Modellbaushop Joachim - http://www.modellbaushop-joachim.de/

Langmesser Modellwelt - https://www.langmesser-modellwelt.de/

Linka model casting system http://www.linkaonline.co.uk/ and http://www.linkaworld.com/index.htm

Hirst Arts Fantasy Architecture Inc. - http://www.hirstarts.com



3D Printing

Shapeways – www.shapeways.com



MRR Tools

Fohrmann tools - https://www.fohrmann.com/de/katalog

Micromark Tools - https://www.micromark.com/

Proses tools - https://proses.com/prestashop/

Modelmaker - Part of Bachmann - https://www.bachmann.co.uk/product-category/modelmaker/

Games Workshop / Citadel tools - Tools, paints, painting stuff - https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Painting-Modelling?N=3815391097+2174078724&Nr=AND%28sku.siteId%3AGB_gw%2Cproduct.locale%3Aen_GB_gw%29&Nrs=collection%28%29%2Frecord%5Bproduct.startDate+%3C%3D+1530885660000+and+product.endDate+%3E%3D+1530885660000%5D

Kreg 90° Corner clamp for module building or layout frame building [see video here] - https://www.amazon.co.uk/KREG%C2%AE-90%C2%B0-Corner-Clamp-Automaxx%C2%AE/dp/B07CZLRXB3



Magnetic Systems for Model Building

Faller Magnetic Clamps 170681 - https://www.faller.de/gb/en/Products/Model-layout-construction/Utilities/Rite-Way-Angle-set-sid10078.html

Prose 'Snap & Glue' Magnetic Clamps (PROSES PPR-SS-05) - https://proses.com/prestashop/tools-for-modelers/74-45-degree-snap-glue-set-square-8680979260678.html

Micromark Magnetic Gluing jig Square - https://www.micromark.com/Magnetic-Gluing-Jig-10-1-4-Inch-Square

Micromark Magnetic Gluing Jig Long & Narrow - https://www.micromark.com/MAGNETIC-GLUING-JIG-6-X-24

Not magnetic but great for holding model components under construction - 1. 2. 3. Blocks - https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/56451149



Independent Companies making Backgrounds

Jowi backgrounds - http://modellbahn-hintergrund.com/



MRR Decals

Modelbahndecals - http://www.modellbahndecals.de/index.php

Microscale Decals - http://www.microscale.com

Forum Thread on copies of Faller (and other kits) Decals for reprinting - https://www.marklin-user...er-Decal-Bank#post460438

Continental Modeller Article on Home Made Decals: Continental Modeller - October 2015 - Article on Home Made Decals.pdf (3,248kb) downloaded 193 time(s).



Painting and Weathering

AK Interactive - paints (including a tarmac paint product), weathering items and accessories - https://ak-interactive.com/

Vallejo paints - https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/



Moulding Materials and Compounds

Alumlite - https://www.alumilite.com/

Europacrafts - http://www.europacrafts.com

Castings - https://www.miniaturemolds.com

Bergswerk Modell - https://www.bergswerk-modell.de/

Modelling compound and scenic sculpting - Sculptamold - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amaco-Sculptamold-Modeling-Compound-3lb-White/dp/B0016ZXY8I/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=53918241995&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtrnuBRDXARIsABiN-7AuJWOequNzPqPkqEy-6N2y7837u-OVFwSko_5Lsiiy72yWknTQk8saArixEALw_wcB&hvadid=259056532501&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9046526&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11672287113814065861&hvtargid=kwd-323939354114&hydadcr=15322_1771489&keywords=sculptamold&qid=1573835008&sr=8-1



Useful Decoders, Lights and misc electronic stuff

Train Tech - http://www.train-tech.com/

Decoder stuff - http://www.luessi.ch/

Magnorail (moving cyclists and boats) - https://www.magnorail.com/en

LEDRise - LED Reseller - https://www.ledrise.eu/

SB Modellbau - Motor kits - https://www.sb-modellbau.com/

RemoteSign [Dale is a member of this Forum] - mechanical signs for your layout such as Solari boards, Flapboards, Flap boards, Flap displays, Split flap signs, Fallblattanzeiger - http://remotesign.mixmox.com


Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tracking

TrainTraxx - https://www.traintraxx.com/?fbclid=IwAR0AsgSY9KJuGkFYrBevG7ceVNoYxT9HTq1JzbSutOzlirdJiowWXX5hLDc


Electronic Uncoupler - servo assisted

Brima - this is a new product developed by layout builder Brima (See video https://youtu.be/93B9DJhTZWk) - Can be purchased here - http://www.brima-shop.de/de/



Turnout Motors

(Members please recommend)

Viessmann (motors ref: 4554/4558 recommended in this Forum) - https://viessmann-modell.com/



Great Sources of Landscaping Tips

Websites and YouTube sites which offer great practical advice on building landscaping items and weathering your layout

Marklin of Sweden (Forum member Martin Tärnrot) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeZXHh52SuCYjnDtHgl9sA

The Cabin layout (Forum member Dale Schultz) has lots of layout tips - this one for grape vines - http://cabin-layout.blogspot.com/2018/02/making-grape-vines.html

Adventures in Minature - Tips, decals, etc - http://www.floodland.nl/aim/index_en.htm

A site with lots of information on scratchbuilding - https://djstrains.com/

A simple guide to German signalling - http://www.sh1.org/eisenbahn/shhp.htm



Download and Print Printable Buildings and Scenes

Scale Scenes - Mostly 1:76 and UK stuff - https://scalescenes.com/



Printable Plans for Containers and Vehicle Trailers and the like - Pay

DigComDesigns - https://www.digcomdesigns.net



Printable plans for containers - Free

I often think the price for containers is high and I came across these printable plans some time ago, please feel free to download them

HO Containers - HO Containers.pdf (2,743kb) downloaded 70 time(s).



Print your own Brickwork on home printer for free

Paperbrick - http://paperbrick.co.uk/index.php?action=home Sadly looks like due to a lack of funding this site may have ceased

Printable Brick Patterns - http://wordsworthmodelrailway.co.uk/brickpaper.html

Useful Windows programme for printable brick arches for tunnels and the like - http://www.bwwmrc.co.uk/bricks/

Printable textures (including brickwork can be rescaled and used for interiors and exteriors - https://www.sketchuptextureclub.com/textures/architecture/stones-walls/claddings-stone

Another printable textures site - https://www.textures.com/



Useful MRR layout accessories (such as vacuum cars track cleaners, etc)

Lux Modellbau - https://www.lux-modellbau.de/cms/front_content.php?idcat=57

Kleinspoor - Dutch based company making some interesting items and kits - http://www.kleinspoor.nl/

Linea Models - I am including this company as they make some wonderful brass models of track maintenance equipment including the Euros 2,300 track laying machine that I saw on display in Eurospoor 2013 (see minute 3:06, of this Youtube vid - Track Maintenance Exhibition Layout @ Eurospoor 2013 ) - http://www.lineamodel.it/modelli%20in%20ottone%20scala%20h0.htm


Trackplans


A link by Forum member ShannonN to numerous Marklin Trackplan books - https://www.marklin-users.net/forum/posts/t39698-PDF-dl-of-lots-of-old-Marlin-track-plans-from-Marklin-Track-plan-books



Best Regards

PS: Please let me know if any of the links do not work.

Edited by user 27 December 2019 12:43:27(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Thanks Ian

I have been sitting out in the glorious sunshine putting this list together so it's been fun and I have got quite a nice tan as a result

Nice job.

I think https://www.preiser-figuren.de/ is a site maintained by a model shop, and not the official Preiser website, but for finding figures, its the best there is given Preiser's own site is a bit lacking.

Is https://www.artitecshop.com (Aritec) on the list? They make model accessories and freight loads from resin. (figures buildings scenery etc).

http://www.protoloads.com/ (Protoloads) makes some interesting wagon load content.

Thanks

For Preiser I have added the correct website and kept the shop as I think they are useful references

Artitec is on the list but with the .NL website

Protoloads now added

Thanks Bob, I have added Viessmann turn out motors. Are these tortoise motors? I have see this term used often and wondered is this a make of motor or type of motor?

BR

Tortoise appears to be a brand name
http://www.newmodellerss...tortoise_point_motor.htm
but I guess the name might be loosely applied to any slow motion accessory motor
Jabez

No not consumed in the bush fires yet. It is thankfully a good way from us, although we now have lots of aircraft overhead en route to Manchester as the normal landing pattern brings the aircraft in over Saddleworth which is on fire.

So Merten figures are now part of Preiser. Or is Merker a different brand?

The Porsche sets are being made mostly by the usual suspects with the odd one being Autocraft but I have been unable to find a website so if anyone can help???

If you find anymore wagon loads or others let me know and I can add them

BR

Very sad to report that as of late yesterday there is now a wild fire burning out of control on the nearby local hills.

I took this picture from the local town this morning

Thanks.

And thanks for your companies, they are now on the list

If you think of any more please post them

Still a way off and it's got to cross the canal and a motorway before getting anywhere near us, so I think the basement will not be needed. I did find this little fella in our garden last night;




I have added Duha to the list, looks like they produce quite a range of loads, and Joswood is already on the list

Please keep them coming

Added

Under vehicles its Hümmer or Huemmer, but not Hummer, which makes searching a whole lot easier.
Seems they are a manufacturer of promotional items, they make company promotional items for many brands, umbrellas, hats, etc, the usual assortment. The website ( https://huemmer-werbung.de/werbeartikel/ ) isn't usefull as the stuff you are looking for won't be 'sold' generally, as they are give-aways at events, and thus only found on the 2nd hand markets.

Another couple of links from brochures I picked up in Dortmund ...

87 Train is a spanish company doing catenary and platform/goods accessories.

Mafen seems to be the host company for the one above, so is probably the only link needed, as they link to 87train and the N gauge equivalent on their web page. The Mafen brochure i picked up was for SBB signals, but there are also Renfe and other items on their product page. Worth a browse through.

Also has anyone done anything to make this a sticky topic (I keep coming to it from the "recent active discussions" list)? If not seems like it would be worth while to do so.

Official Update as of 07/07/18

It's already a "sticky", same thing with a different name - it shows fixed at the top of the topic...

Hello Glenn,

The decal bank is a sticky topic in the Faller section, see here: https://www.marklin-user...er-Decal-Bank#post460438

I have also tried to set up a decal bank on FAM, (see here: http://www.alte-modellbahnen.de/FallerDecals.htm) with the same result as here on M-U, almost no one but me scans their decals and add them to the decal archive.

Marco

Anyone used products from hobbyking ?

As 1/2 price of grasses and trees etc and a very cheap but useable static grass applicator plus sell other gear

https://hobbyking.com/en...cars/trains/scenery.html

cheers

Happy New Year Glen!

I was very happy to "stumble" upon your list today. I appreciate your efforts on everyone's behalf.

I did notice a favorite of mine that appears to be absent from your list:

Vampisol (www.vampisol.de) located in Hann Münden, Germany ... one of my favorite small cities located on my favorite historical rail line, the Dransfelder Ramp. They are a small manufacturer that produces unique HO and O scale models, many from the Nieder Saxon region. Besides buildings, bridges, tunnel portals and other roadside items, they also produce modelling materials including IMHO a very interesting new stone wall modelling system called "Stone Free".

The site is in German so when I'm lazy and don't want to put the effort into reading, I cheat and use Google translate ;-)

Regards,

Thanks for this Rob, looks like they make some interesting items, and I like the Stone Free stone wall system.

They are now added under the Independent company listing

Happy New Year to you and glad you enjoyed the list

Sorry I have no experience of Hobby King, but I have added them under the list of companies supplying landscaping products and hopefully some will try them and offer some feedback.

By the way Forum readers, please feel free to offer feedback on any of the companies detailed on the list, in particular the small / newer companies so other Forum members can read your thought / comments

looks like the model was made for Hornbach, as searching for "Hornbach Modellbau Markt" produces this link at the top of the list. Not a bad price for the kit either.

I suspect it is laser cut, and many of the boat kits appear to be laser cut, which may be why they went to aero-naut to produce it.

The building does look like a DIY shop similar to B&Q in the UK.

Hmm, attempting to order one, but the only billing addresses they accept are in Germany and France. The web site also says that deliveries will only take place in Germany!

Rats, that would be a rather nice addition to a layout - It is listed as 1:87 - HO scale.

Also it seems the only physical store is in Munchengladbach.

Everard Junction has done a great job on explaining the magnorail system, its installation and uses, its benefits and some limitations.
The ability to just use any scale vehicle and do nothing more than attache the guide sled to the bottom of it is a great benefit.

Running cars over a railroad crossing would be a massive challenge with the thing, but if your only trying to simulate city traffic without any traffic signals, stopping or yielding its a great solution.
Using it for a small amount of bicyclists that disappear under a bridge and then stop to come out minutes later would add a great new twist to a layout.

There's a youtube video sequence by an Australian bloke that has combined magnorail and faller-car systems to water craft on a lake traffic emulation.

I would agree, obviously British cars, I think British Leyland made a lot of cars with square wheels once upon a time

Hello Alan,

just found your post from January this year. Are you still looking for this Hornbach model?

https://www.ebay.de/itm/...t-50-Jahre-/401737692654

Here at ebay they say still have 4 available. Hornbach's website says it is sold out at Hornbach.

But aero-naut (the producer) even has dealers in GB. See here:

http://www.aero-naut.de/en/company/dealer-locator/

Perhaps one of them has a Hornbach DIY still available?

Best Regards

Wolfgang