HO Scale Detail Parts

The 5 chime, low profile Nathan K platform was introduced in 1977, at the request of Amtrak.  Airchime marketed a Canadian version, using bells #1, 2, 3, 4 and #5. Nathan offered the horn to the US with bells #1, 2, 3A, 4A, 5.  The difference...

Nathan Manufacturing introduced the A cord to the horn platform in 1977 and has since become one of the most utilized horns in the country.  This horn is on the tall “H” bracket uses bells #1, #2 and #4A.  This horn has all bells...

Nathan Manufacturing introduced the A cord to the horn platform in 1977 and has since become one of the most utilized horns in the country.  This horn is on the tall “H” bracket uses bells #1, #2 and #4A.  The #1 is mounted in the...

Introduced in 1954, the “Kettle Drum” line of horns uses a one-piece bell and power chamber.  This version is on the low-profile manifold, and plays the Canadian mandated cord with bells #1, #2 and #3. The prototype was produced by...

Offered to comply with Canadian mandates, the S-3K-R was used extensively by the Pacific Northwest railroads. This version uses the larger diamond manifold, spike back power chambers and uses bells #31, #37 and #48.  This version has the #31 bell...

Often dubbed as the king of all train horns, the Leslie 5 chime platform was certainly the largest! The RS-5T has a tall manifold, and uses bells #25, # 31, 37, 44 and #55.  This version has the #44 and #55 bells reversed in the center, upper...

Offered to comply with Canadian mandates, the S-3K-R was used extensively by the Pacific Northwest railroads. This version uses the larger diamond manifold and dome back power chambers and uses bells #31, #37 and #48.  This version has the #31 bell...

The Leslie SupterTyfon series was introduced in 1951 as a multi-chime platform replacement for the Tyfon series.  This early version uses the tall diamond manifold, tab back power chambers and uses bells #25, #31 and #44.  This version has...

Smaller sibling to the A-200, the A-125 was commonly used on early switchers.  The A-125 has a sharper note – perfect for getting your attention in a steel mill.  This version comes mounted on the EMD early switcher bracket, used on SW1,...

A very common horn used by multiple railroads.  This version features scallop-based bells, used from 1952 through the end of production.  2 Per Package.  Bells: 1, 2, 4Manifold: 3 ChimeEra: 1952+

Our first of several sets of 100% scale track tools.  This set includes some of the basic staples: Spike Mauls, Pick Ax’s, Double Ended Track Bolt Wrenches, Claw Bars & Track Levels.  Each package includes 3 of each tool (unpainted)...

A sight common around any railroad are spike kegs.  These are typically sheet metal pails filled with railroad spikes, or track bolts.  Includes 4 unpainted styles of “new/full” kegs: 50# plastic buckets, 100# kegs and two styles...

Portable derails are lightweight, temporary derails used by MOW, shop crews, construction crews, etc., to create an inaccessible track condition while working.  These derails are small enough that one person can pick them up, and they clamp to the...

Based on the WCH model EB fabricated flipover derail, our derail kit is 100% to scale, and fully operational.  The kit includes one base, options for left or right derail.  We also included a double ended derail (prototypically, this double...

Wheel skates are a small device used for chocking freight cars at industries, and are also used in some switching yards to stop slow moving cars.  The wheel rides up onto the skate, and pushes it letting the friction slow and stop the car without...

Made by the Burlington Rerailer Company, these are a ramp style rerail frog.  From what we can tell, these appeared in the mid 1970’s.  Rerailers are used in pair’s – with a specific inside and an outside frog which do differ...

Smudge Pot style switch heaters are the most basic type of switch heater.  A small tank holds kerosene and a protected wick on the end is lit on fire.  Each switch typically would use 4-12 of these under each point rail and would last between...

Used by track crews since the beginning of railroads, the basic track jack has a multitude of uses, from lifting track and ties, lining rail, setting gauge and anything else the crew can think of.  They have both a lifting foot and an upper lifting...

What every train needs to stop! This is a generic locomotive/freight car brake shoe.  Common all over – shops, ditches, freight car end cages, the list is endless.  Our set includes 20 “new” and 20 “used” brake...

Also know as a bin block. These are cast concrete 2’x2’x6′ interlocking blocks.  Used to make retaining walls, product bins, counterweights, driveways, all sorts of uses.    12 per package.   * Please contact...