Interurban Models
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Fine models of Interurban Railways, Streetcars and Light Rail Vehicles, manufactured in very small series, on demand or as uniques
It is peak ERIE, pre-merger: Producing a batch of "Thru Line Coaches gives me the opportunity to run a number of Erie cars
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It is peak ERIE, pre-merger: Producing a batch of "Thru Line Coaches gives me the opportunity to run a number of Erie cars
The Crimson Limited rolls through the plaines of Texas! N scale "pre-production sample" of fine Northern Texas Traction cars make first laps. Full color printed, designed for Tomix drives. Available soon.
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Crimson Limited rolls through the plaines of Texas! N scale "pre-production sample" of fine Northern Texas Traction cars make first laps. Full color printed, designed for Tomix drives. Available soon.
Half a mistake, I would say: Mountain View (and mostly the whole SF area) was Southern Pacific. Union Pacific depended on their tracks to reach SF. This was probably a publicity run.
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Half a mistake, I would say: Mountain View (and mostly the whole SF area) was Southern Pacific. Union Pacific depended on their tracks to reach SF. This was probably a publicity run.
Sending packages to the United States could be possible again soon. Customs duties (15% from France) and fees will be calculated - and paid! - when the package is shipped (in France by yours truly) Postal handling fees should be moderate. I have to calculate now how all this will add up.
November 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Sending packages to the United States could be possible again soon. Customs duties (15% from France) and fees will be calculated - and paid! - when the package is shipped (in France by yours truly) Postal handling fees should be moderate. I have to calculate now how all this will add up.
Being a little bit under-employed, with my 3D garage factory halted due to geopolitical issues, I found some time to make progress on my Indianapolis Traction Terminal HO scale model. Now I'm tackling the most difficult parts, the brick moldings of the stories 4 to 9
October 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Being a little bit under-employed, with my 3D garage factory halted due to geopolitical issues, I found some time to make progress on my Indianapolis Traction Terminal HO scale model. Now I'm tackling the most difficult parts, the brick moldings of the stories 4 to 9
Riding the Iron Poney
September 22, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Riding the Iron Poney
We try to stay afloat, with orders from Europe or Canada.
On the workbench: Scranton Electromobile, Brill "Baby Bullet" and two Shore Fast Line cars in the making (HO scale).
On the workbench: Scranton Electromobile, Brill "Baby Bullet" and two Shore Fast Line cars in the making (HO scale).
September 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We try to stay afloat, with orders from Europe or Canada.
On the workbench: Scranton Electromobile, Brill "Baby Bullet" and two Shore Fast Line cars in the making (HO scale).
On the workbench: Scranton Electromobile, Brill "Baby Bullet" and two Shore Fast Line cars in the making (HO scale).
WE HAVE TO STOP
The United States adopted an executive order that changes customs procedures for goods shipped to the US. Starting August 29, items previously exempt from duties under the $800 de minimis threshold will now be subject to customs duties...
The United States adopted an executive order that changes customs procedures for goods shipped to the US. Starting August 29, items previously exempt from duties under the $800 de minimis threshold will now be subject to customs duties...
August 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
WE HAVE TO STOP
The United States adopted an executive order that changes customs procedures for goods shipped to the US. Starting August 29, items previously exempt from duties under the $800 de minimis threshold will now be subject to customs duties...
The United States adopted an executive order that changes customs procedures for goods shipped to the US. Starting August 29, items previously exempt from duties under the $800 de minimis threshold will now be subject to customs duties...
Would there be any appetite for motorized Ready-To-Run models?
This is a"pre production mockup" : a Baldwin-Westinghouse Class B motorized with two Halling coreless motor drives. Wired 2 rail, DCC ready, any color (orange, green, red, black...)
This is a"pre production mockup" : a Baldwin-Westinghouse Class B motorized with two Halling coreless motor drives. Wired 2 rail, DCC ready, any color (orange, green, red, black...)
August 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Would there be any appetite for motorized Ready-To-Run models?
This is a"pre production mockup" : a Baldwin-Westinghouse Class B motorized with two Halling coreless motor drives. Wired 2 rail, DCC ready, any color (orange, green, red, black...)
This is a"pre production mockup" : a Baldwin-Westinghouse Class B motorized with two Halling coreless motor drives. Wired 2 rail, DCC ready, any color (orange, green, red, black...)
There is a small round cutout inside the roof, this is the end where the screw is located on the drive
August 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM
There is a small round cutout inside the roof, this is the end where the screw is located on the drive
This is how it works:
August 1, 2025 at 5:44 AM
This is how it works:
An (unpainted) Altoona Electromobile in O scale is getting out for a photo stunt before being boxed for shipping to the customer
July 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
An (unpainted) Altoona Electromobile in O scale is getting out for a photo stunt before being boxed for shipping to the customer
On the workbench: one O scale Altoona Electromobile, three N scale New Bedford Electromobiles (color prints), and one N scale Aurora Fox River Lightweight
July 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
On the workbench: one O scale Altoona Electromobile, three N scale New Bedford Electromobiles (color prints), and one N scale Aurora Fox River Lightweight
Narrow and very narrow gauge
July 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Narrow and very narrow gauge
Ready-to-run N-scale Heavyweight paired window passenger cars, full color printed, running on 6 wheel trucks. Modeled after a Pullman prototype. Interior seating, window glasses, truck mounted Knuckle couplers, compatible with Kato and MTL couplers
interurban-models.myshopify.com/collections/...
interurban-models.myshopify.com/collections/...
July 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Ready-to-run N-scale Heavyweight paired window passenger cars, full color printed, running on 6 wheel trucks. Modeled after a Pullman prototype. Interior seating, window glasses, truck mounted Knuckle couplers, compatible with Kato and MTL couplers
interurban-models.myshopify.com/collections/...
interurban-models.myshopify.com/collections/...
An ex US "TP" Boxcar modified as a Tool car in Germany for the Berlin S-Bahn, 2018
June 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
An ex US "TP" Boxcar modified as a Tool car in Germany for the Berlin S-Bahn, 2018
Yes I can, details tomorrow. This are 1918 boxcars built in the US for France during/after WW1
June 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Yes I can, details tomorrow. This are 1918 boxcars built in the US for France during/after WW1
« Easton Limited » is rolling down the Line, at the East Penn Traction Meet in Allentown PA
[HO scale]
[HO scale]
May 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
« Easton Limited » is rolling down the Line, at the East Penn Traction Meet in Allentown PA
[HO scale]
[HO scale]
Visting East Troy RR Museum
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Visting East Troy RR Museum
I am into the fog
May 7, 2025 at 7:49 AM
I am into the fog