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Last Updated December 4, 2023

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_{Sanders Grocery and Supply}

Our latest N scale structure kit is loosely based on an existing building found in an old Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette. We suspect it originally served as some type of small retail business, possibly with an apartment upstairs, as the article’s photos did show a stairway. It could easily serve as the local barber shop, bakery, hardware store, café or even a small home on your layout as well.

The kit is precision cut from quality milled basswoods and 3-ply aircraft grade birch plywood and incorporates all the attributes customers are used to enjoying in an American Model Builders LASERkit: tab and slotted wall and roof assembly; peel and stick windows, doors, and trim; rolled roofing; crystal clear window glazing; foundation with first and second story floors; full color signage for a variety of businesses; resin cast soda machine and cask for detailing the wood decked porch, and white metal chimney. The finish structure measures 2.625 inches deep x 1.375 inches wide x 1.75 inches tall over the false front.

N Scale Kit No. 634 Sanders Grocery and Supply
MSRP ...$24.95

_{New N Scale Branchline Siding Series:}

Standard Water Tank with Pump House

During the age of steam, one of the more common sights along the railroad was the water tank. Built in a multitude of sizes and styles, they were located at strategic points along the line, at stations, and at major terminals. While the details of tank construction varied from railroad to railroad, the basic shape changed little over the years. The most notable change being that from a tapered tank to one with straight sides as well as the eventual use of steel instead of wood in the construction of both the tank and supporting structure.

This N scale kit represents a 50,000 gallon straight side wooden tank, which is set on a wooden support structure and resting on wooden beams. The basic design of the tank was used from the mid 1800s through the early to mid 1900s. Although the various hardware components and support structure may have been modified over the years, a great many of these water tanks survived until the end of the steam era and often beyond.

The basic design of our water tank came from the Missouri Pacific Railroad plan book as well as from photographs of other railroads tanks where an overall similar appearance was maintained and a simple leg bracing system was utilized. The look of the included pump house, which housed the pump mechanism for moving the ground water up into the tank, was devised in the same manner. Likewise, the kit also includes two different styles of tank roof – both flat as well as peaked, to offer the N scale modeler greater versatility when trying to match a specific prototype for their layout.

Kit No. 626 boasts a real wood tank with custom scribed birch plywood wrapper and Peel & Stick tank bands; easy to assemble laser-cut wood beam support structure; built-up access ladder and water gauge; cast metal spout, fine brass wire, and plastic rod/tubing for modeling the water delivery system; optional cast resin peaked roof with simulated rolled roofing detail; and small wooden pump house featuring AMB’s standard Tab & Slot and Peel & Stick construction. Finished water tank measures 2” square (with ladder located as shown and raised spout) x 2.5” high to top of tank (optional peaked roof adds an additional 0.25”) while pump house measures 0.75” wide x 1” deep x 0.875” high.

N Scale Kit No. 626 Standard Water Tank with Pump House
Available now MSRP ...$29.95

Branchline Depot

Typical of a small town passenger stop where insignificant freight movement did not warrant a combination railroad structure, the design of this structure provided both ticket and work office for the agent with very minimal waiting room space for the passenger inside. Instead, a small platform located on the trackside of the depot afforded space for the rider to await the arrival of the train.

Although simple in nature, the Branchline Depot offers the N scale modeler custom scribed wood siding, interior flooring, and exterior wood deck platform; train order and station sign boards; Victorian style end roof eave brackets; positionable window sashes; rolled roofing; and a white metal smoke jack. As with all of our laser-cut structure kits, Kit No. 631 utilizes Tab & Slot constructed walls and roof and Peel & Stick windows, doors, trim, and roofing for ease of assembly. The completed depot with waiting platform measures 1.75” long x 1.5” wide x 1.375” high.

N Scale Kit No. 631 Branchline Depot
Available now MSRP ...$16.95

Gandy Dancer's Shed 2-Pack

The traditional “Gandy Dancer’s” or hand car shed was a common sight along the rails of any railroad from the earliest days of railroading through the steam-to-diesel transition era. Although not based on a particular prototype, our N scale model emulates the practical nuances of these maintenance-of-way structures with an enclosed side of the building, which housed the various tools and supplies used by the track gangs, as well as an open side for parking the hand car. A track set-off is also included.

Featuring standard American Model Builder’s kit construction, the wooden hand car shed exhibits custom scribed siding and carport decking; exterior stud frame wall; rolled roofing; Peel & Stick door, window and trim; and laser-cut ties, railhead, and wheel stop for detailing the open portion of the shed. When assembled, each shed (2 included in each package) measures 2.125” wide x 1” deep x 1” high. As shown, the included length of set-off rails places the shed 1.125” back from the main track, but can be shortened by the modeler to best suit their layout space.

N Scale Kit No. 632 Gandy Dancer's Shed 2-Pack
Available now MSRP ...$24.95

Branchline Siding Combo

Add all three of our N scale Branchline Series structures to your layout through this cost savings combo kit. The package includes: the Branchline Depot, a single Gandy Dancer’s Shed, and Standard Water Tank (flat roof option only) with Pump House. For reference, as pictured on our diorama, the overall Branchline Siding site measures approximately 10” long x 3” wide, although the modeler is certainly free to arrange the structures at their own discretion.

N Scale Kit No. 624 Branchline Siding Combo
Available now MSRP ...$49.95

_{New York Central 19000 Series Wood Cupola Caboose}

Along side the Hudson steam locomotive, the 19000 series wood caboose, with its distinctive low cupola, was the iconic image of the New York Central from the early teens of the 20th century through the 1960s. Referred to as the “standard” caboose of the NYC, the 19000 series was actually a compilation of cars created from a fleet of nearly 2000 cabooses, which were inherited from predecessor roads – some dating back to the 1890s. Between 1912 and 1926, many of these cars were rebuilt with common features such as window arrangement, steel underframes, and low cupolas, but, as eight different company shops were involved, subtle variations resulted.

Kit No. 554 features: 100% laser-cut components with custom laser-scribed Birch plywood side, end walls, and cupola; Tab & Slot carbody construction; Peel & Stick window, door, and trim assembly; laser-cut underframe, end platforms, ladders, end railing, hand grabs, window glazing, truss rods, and brake wheels; cast resin platform steps and brake gear; plastic smokejack; custom decals by Tichy Train Group; and fully illustrated instructions that provide information on painting and decaling the assembled model. In addition, the N scale kit provides for optional details too such as square or rounded body corner posts; side windows that can be modeled open or closed; two different styles of roofwalks; and cupola end window variation. We recommend the purchase of Micro-Trains No.1015-1 Universal Body Mount Couplers, Atlas No. 22061 Friction Bearing Caboose Trucks, and paint and glue of your choice for the completion of this kit.

N Scale Kit No. 554 New York Central 19000 Series Wood Cupola Caboose
Available now MSRP ...$37.95

_{Generator Flat Car Load}

Designed to fit 50’ or longer N scale flat cars, our latest load features seven cast resin generators, ready for painting, along with easy to assemble laser-cut wood framing and blocking. Assembled load measures 3.25” long x 0.625” wide x 0.4375” high.

N Scale Kit No. 519 Generator Flat Car Load
MSRP $17.95

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_{Storage Shed and Shelter}

This new quick-build laser-cut kit release represents a typical residential or industrial storage shed with sheltered area for larger pieces of equipment, such as a car, boat, or tractor. The small building is the perfect companion piece to our two-story home kits, numbers 140 and 184, as well as the Midwest Farm Combo number 178. A variety of resin cast detail parts are included, which feature a tarp-covered tractor and small boat, storage bin, and trash can, along with laser-cut wheelbarrows, boat oars, boat cribbing, and ladder. Color signage is also included for finishing off this layout worthy kit. The finish structure measures 3.5 inches deep x 2.625 inches wide x 2 inches tall over roof ridge.

HO Scale Kit No. 731 Storage Shed and Shelter
MSRP ...$29.95

_{Sanders Grocery and Supply}

Our latest HO scale structure kit is loosely based on an existing building found in an old Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette. We suspect it originally served as some type of small retail business, possibly with an apartment upstairs, as the article’s photos did show a stairway. It could easily serve as the local barber shop, bakery, hardware store, café or even a small home on your layout as well.

The kit is precision cut from quality milled basswoods and 3-ply aircraft grade birch plywood and incorporates all the attributes customers are used to enjoying in an American Model Builders LASERkit: tab and slotted wall and roof assembly; peel and stick windows, doors, and trim; rolled roofing; crystal clear window glazing; foundation with first and second story floors; full color signage for a variety of businesses; resin cast soda machine and cask for detailing the wood decked porch, and white metal chimney. The finish structure measures 4.75 inches deep x 2.5 inches wide x 3.375 inches tall over the false front.

HO Scale Kit No. 732 Sanders Grocery and Supply
MSRP ...$38.95

Norfolk & Western Modernized CF Class Wood Caboose

The Norfolk and Western’s East End Shops in Roanoke, VA built 381 wood sided, steel underframe cabooses in the CF class between 1914 and 1924. Numbered in the 518000-518380 series by late 1924, these cars were often modified over the subsequent years with metal roofing, plywood siding, gasketed windows in the cupola end walls, power brake gear, and occasionally even radio equipment. Representatives of the CF class could still be seen roaming the rails well into the 1970s.

Our latest caboose kit represents the modernized version of the CF class cars and features: 100% laser-scribed and cut wood carbody; a lasercut underframe with white metal steps and wood end platforms; peel & stick wood windows and doors with glazing; laser-cut ladders, end railing, and power brake wheel; white metal smokejack; cast resin brake gear; and several fixtures to aid the modeler in creating all the handholds and ladders appropriate for the prototype.

We recommend the purchase of Microscale decal set No. 87-482, WalthersProto No. 920-2032 Andrews Caboose Trucks, and Kadee No. 5 couplers with draft gear boxes for completing this caboose.

HO Scale Kit No. 892 Norfolk & Western Modernized CF Class Wood Caboose
MSRP ...$54.95

_{New York Central Standard Short Wood Caboose}

Like its more famous and similar appearing cousin, the 19000 series wood caboose, the New York Central’s standard short wood caboose also displays that distinctive low cupola so associated with this iconic railroad, but was four-feet shorter in length and equipped with only two side windows. Referred to as a “standard” for the NYC and sprinkled throughout the 18000 series, these cars were actually a compilation of inherited Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Cabooses. Originally constructed during the turn of the 20th century, the 26-foot long wooden cars were rebuilt following the LS&MS and New York Central & Hudson River Railroad merger of 1914. These cabooses were updated with common features such as window arrangement, steel underframes, and low cupolas with wrap-around roof walks, but, as different company shops were involved, subtle variations resulted. Most noticeably, these include the side window placement at the A end of the carbody (the HO kit displays the most common arrangement based on photographic research), end ladder style, and roofwalk design.

The former LS&MS cabooses entered the 18000-18649 series after NYC’s system-wide renumbering in 1936 and eventually received further upgrades, such as safety appliances and AB style brake gear. The exact number of cars that survived to this point is not known, but a number of the prototypes that have been documented in the company archives were still on the roster into the 1960s. With the arrival of NYC’s new all-steel transfer cabooses and their assignment to the 18000 series, any standard short wood cabooses not previously retired would have been renumbered into the 17000 series.

American Model Builders’ newest HO scale laser-cut wood caboose craftsman kit captures the many nuances of NYC’s standard short caboose and is sure to please the most finicky of NYC aficionados. Kit No. 891 features 100% laser-cut components with custom laser-scribed side and end walls, Tab & Slot and Peel & Stick construction, laser-cut underframe, end platforms, end railing, and brake wheels, cast resin platform steps and AB style brake gear, white metal smokejack, injection molded turnbuckles, custom decals by Tichy Train Group, fully illustrated instructions that provide information on painting and decaling the assembled model, and several fixtures to aid the modeler in creating all the handholds, ladders and truss rods appropriate for the prototype. In addition, the HO scale kit provides for optional details too such as square or rounded body corner posts, side windows that can be modeled open or closed, two different styles of end ladders and roofwalks, cupola end window variation, and a complete set of screen doors and windows.

We recommend the purchase of Kadee No. 581Bettendorf T-Section Caboose Trucks, Kadee No. 5 couplers with draft gear boxes and the paint and glue of your choice for the completion of this kit.

HO Scale Kit No. 891 New York Central Standard Short Wood Caboose
MSRP ...$64.95

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_{Kit No. 384 Wood Deck Set for Rapido Trains F30A Flatcar - MSRP...$7.95}

Our laser-scribed and cut, 9 piece deck set for the Rapido Trains F30A flatcar features high quality aircraft grade birch plywood with engraved bolt hole details. A direct replacement that requires existing deck removal and the use of CA glue (not included).

_{Kit No. 383 Wood Deck Set for Tichy Train Group GSC 53' 6" Flatcar - MSRP...$9.95}

Our laser-scribed and cut, 11 piece deck set for the Tichy Train Group General Steel Castings 53’ 6" flatcar (TTG Kit #1000) features high quality aircraft grade birch plywood with engraved bolt hole details and Peel & Stick assembly.

_{Kit No. 224 Wood Deck for MDC Roundhouse/Athearn
30' Flat Car - MSRP...$7.95/2 Pcs.}

Laser-cut from quality aircraft grade 3-ply Birch Plywood, the 30-foot decks feature laser-scribed plank and bolt hole details, cutouts for stake pockets, and our signature Peel & Stick adhesive backing for easy installation. Kit includes two decks.

_{Kit No. 273 Wood Deck for Tichy Train Group 40’ Flatcar
- MSRP...$5.95}

Laser-cut from quality aircraft grade 3-ply Birch Plywood, the 40-foot deck features laser-scribed plank and bolt hole details and our signature Peel & Stick adhesive backing for easy installation. Kit includes one deck.

Crated Diesel Engine/Generator Loads

Our latest flat car load features a detailed multi-part cast resin diesel engine/generator, which includes separate frame, engine block, radiator, cooling fan, hoses and manifold, as well as an easy-to-build laser-cut wood crate for shipping the engine off to market. Laser-cut tie-down strapping is also included. Each package includes two complete loads, which, when used together, is suitable for flat cars with a minimum length of 40 scale feet (as shown). Each assembled load measures 1.75” long with end blocking x 1” wide x 1.125” tall.

Kit No. 221 Crated Diesel Engine/Generator Loads
MSRP ...$19.95

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_{Springfield
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Inspired by the countless number of small town railroad depots found across North America, the newest addition to our S scale line has been aptly called "Springfield Depot" for the widespread use of that town name in the US. The clapboard sided structure borrows elements from multiple designs displaying a centrally located angled three window bay with a small freight room on one side and passenger waiting room on the other side.

At only 7.5" long x 3.75" wide x 3" tall, the S scale depot will fit just about any 1/64 standard or narrow gauge layout with a rural or urban setting dated from the late 1800s though the present. The kit features 100% laser-cut parts that include tabbed and notched walls, peel and stick windows that can be assembled in layers for an optional open window effect, peel and stick trim, peel and stick shake style shingles, interior floor with wall partitions, our "stand alone" bay window design, detailed gable brackets, and a white metal chimney.

S Scale Kit No. 80 Springfield Depot
Available now MSRP...$74.95

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_{Sanders Grocery and Supply}

Our latest O scale structure kit is loosely based on an existing building found in an old Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette. We suspect it originally served as some type of small retail business, possibly with an apartment upstairs, as the article’s photos did show a stairway. It could easily serve as the local barber shop, bakery, hardware store, café or even a small home on your layout as well.