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Check out these dealers and manufacturers for model trolley parts, kits, books, imports, videos, and other merchandise. Some of these dealers offer catalogs or price listings for the merchandise they currently stock. It is suggested you call or write them to determine if they have what you are looking for or just to obtain more information about what is available in the hobby. Please note that many of these dealers are small shops and may no longer be in business or may have moved. (The following list is as comprehensive as possible. The author welcomes updates or corrections. A listing on this page does not constitute an endorsment by the East Penn Traction Club. When ordering products, let them know you saw it on the East Penn Website!)

LRV SPOTLIGHT - Look for entries with the LRV symbol next to them to find parts, kit, supplies specifically available for light rail vehicles.

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Traction Dealers and Manufacturers

NAMEADDRESSPHONEITEMSFOR INFO...
A.B.S Models (Keykits)Keykits, 36 Field Barn Drive, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0ED, England. n/aManufacturers of whitemetal British model tram kits, truck kits and parts in OO gauge, plus a wide range of railway, bus and road vehicles. An illustrated catalogue and price list are available for 4 International Reply Coupons for overseas customers or email them at info@keykits.net.
Access Models P.O. Box 1514, Baltimore, MD 21203-1514 410-327-6119 O-scale traction bodies, pantographs, etc. Write or email accessys@smart.net for info.
All Nation Line23 West 54 St. Charles Rd, Wheaton, IL 60188 n/aMfg: former Walthers North Shore Line Cars in O ScaleWrite for info.
Alphagraphix/BrumtramsAlphagraphix, 23 Darris Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, B29 7QY, England. n/aManufacturers of coloured cardboard tram model kits in O gauge, OO gauge (1:76) and HO gauge (1:87), plus a range of building kits in OO and O gauges. For further information send 2 International Reply Coupons.
Alpine Division Scale Models P.O. Box 6, Artesia, CA 90702 TEL: 562-860-6060, FAX: 562-860-7800 Buildings, car barns, trolley line poles, line hardware, Suydam trolley repair parts, throttles. Former Ed Suydam building kits. Write, email info@alpinemodels.com or visit their website at www.alpinemodels.com for info. See also Orange Vista Traction Products on this page.
American Model Builders (Laserkit) 1420 Hanley Industrial Ct., St. Louis, MO 63144-1916 314-968-3076 Laser cut kit HO P.E. style passenger shelter & Illinois Terminal one stall engine house and other traction kits. Visit web site at www.rgspemkt.com/ or email at rgspemkt@aol.com for info.
Amity Glass Works Millers, MD 21102 410-239-8489 Railroad/traction glass art Call or write for info.
ATVQ5317 W 133rd Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307-4292n/aTraction system videosFor info, e-mail to ATVQ@aol.com.
Bachmann Industries 1400 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124-5698 TEL: 215-533-1600
FAX:215-744-4699
N, HO, G-scale streetcars Check local hobby shop or visit their web site at www.bachmanntrains.com.
BEC-KITS 47 Woodlands Road,Lancaster, LA1 2EH, England+44 1524 69303 HO scale European and American tramcar kits, power units, detail parts, etc.Vendor is on year long hiatus starting August 2006. Visit their web site at www.bec-kits.co.uk or write for info with 2 International Reply Coupons, or e-mail to info@bec-kits.co.uk
Bells & Whistlesn/a n/aTraction books and pictures.For info, visit website at www.perfectpresence.com/bellsandwhistles
Ben Rohrbeck Traction Publications1003 North Chester Rd., West Chester, PA 19380-6021 n/aTrolley Heritage and Museum VideosSend SSAE for info. and discount coupons.
Berkshire Car Shop 505 Mourning Dove Road, Audubon, PA 19403-1807 Call 610-631-9751 7PM to 10PM EST weekdays, and Weekends. O & HO Scale Traction Dealer. Importer of O scale U.S. prototype trolley buses, streetcars and buses from St. Petersburg Tram Collection and others. Models, books & videos. All manufacturers' products carried. Call or write for info. SSAE for available information. Email to berkshirecarshop@comcast.net. Web site under development. Mail and phone orders. At most trolley model shows.
B/J Traction P.O. Box 56, Dept. B, Thornton, IL 60476-0056 708-210-1208 O-Scale cast urethane buildings, false fronts, & flex brick paving *** Dealer status in question - mail returned as undeliverable ***
Blackpool in the Box Tram ModelsP.O. Box 147, Pymouth, PL2 1YX. England. n/aManufacturers of whitemetal Blackpool tram model kits in OO gauge (1:76). Please enclose 2 International Reply Coupons for overseas customers.
Bowser Mfg. Co. 21 Howard St., Montoursville, PA 17754-2425 TEL: 717-368-2516
FAX: 800-327-5126
HO & O scale kits & read-to-run trolleys Visit their web site at www.bowser-trains.com/index.htm, write or email to bowser@mail.csrlink.net for info.
Russ Briggs Designs 17 Linda Ln., Plymouth, MA 02360-6208n/a O bodies, kits, catenary bridges, wood poles, etc.**** Mail returned as undeliverable using this address. If you have an updated address for this dealer, please contact webmaster@eastpenn.org. Thank you.
British American Diecasts & Models187, Ashbourne Road, Turnditch, Derbyshire DE56 2LH England n/aDiecast Buses and PCC cars, Mehano H0 Brill and transit models and also London Transport Bus and Underground Maps.For info, visit website: toybox100.bizland.com or email: pete@toybox100.freeserve.co.uk
Bronze Key Models P.O. Box 46012, Chicago, IL 60646-0012 n/a O & HO Scale Models Send SASE for information or e-mail EBronsky@aol.com
Burlington County Traction Company LLC 47 Springcress Drive, Delran, NJ 08075 N/A St. Petersburg Tram Collection DealerVisit their web site at http://www.burlingtonreplicas.com or the BCT Ebay store at http://stores.ebay.com/Burlington-Replicas-LLC or send SASE for information or e-mail to Michael S. Eshner at bctraction@comcast.net
Gerry Burridge PO Box 152, Pte.Claire-Dorval, Que. Canada H9R 4N9 n/a B&W photos (roster, action), mainly Canada & US, smattering of So. America. For info, email at: burridge@odyssee.net or write (including loose stamps) specifying interest.
C.J. Trolleys P.O. Box 8686, Silver Springs, MD 20907-8686 n/a Trolley video of Maryland **** Mail returned as undeliverable using this address. If you have an updated address for this dealer, please contact webmaster@eastpenn.org. Thank you.
Caboose, The 5 Mohawk Dr, Wolcott, CT 06716-3198 TEL: 203-879-9797, FAX: 203-879-4878 Large selection of brass trolleys Visit site or call/write for info.
California Model Co. - - -See Orange Vista Traction Products and Alpine Division Scale Models on this page for Ed Suydam kits & line poles.
Cameron Scale Models (c/o Robert Farris) 2214 S. Cameron Ln., RR 3, Peoria, IL 61607-9417 n/a O scale Illinois Terminal Line car Write for info.
Cape Line Models 5 Poplar Dr., Wilbraham, MA 01095-1756 n/a HO trucks and sideframes. (formerly Red Ball) Write for info.
Car Works, The P.O. Box 4254, Warren, NJ 07059-0254 FAX: 908-302-9590 HO & O-scale brass importer, power trucks, line poles, etc. Visit their web site: http://www.thecarworks.com/, email at stan@thecarworks.com or write for info.
Carson Home Video P.O. Box 63108, Phila PA 19114-0908 TEL: 1-800-331-1337
FAX: 215-632-4030
Trolley Videos Visit their web site: www.trainstation.com, email at: ron@trainstation.com or write/call for info.
Challenge Products 8960 Challis Hill Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226 704-752-5138 Trolley Time Challenge trolley computer simulation for Windows PC Visit their web site: http://members.aol.com/challengeproduct/ or write/call for info.
Chicagoland Hobby - Midwest Traction Center 6017 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago, IL 60631-2519 TEL: 773-775-4848
FAX: 773-775-6398
O & HO scale traction dealer & brass model importer. Write or email ChicagoLandHobby@aol.com for info.
Clarke, Bradley H. 122 W. Newton St., Boston, MA 02119-1203 617-266-0752 Trolley books, timetables, maps, photos, etc. Write for info.
Clover House P.O. Box 62, Sebastopol, CA 95473-0062 n/a Phosphor bronze wire, PC ties, HO scale model transformers, etc. Write for info.
Conner, Alan B.Summer: 2237 Bethel Rd., Lansdale, PA 19446-6003. Winter: 10932 Arnold Creek Dr., Riverview, FL 33569-7359 Summer: 215-699-8839, Winter: 813-677-0851Trolley photos and misc.Wite or call for info.
CORGIHarcourt Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE3 2RL.TEL: UK 0116 282 6622Manufacturers of diecast tram models in OO gauge (1:76) and 1:50 scale.Write or call for information.
Cox, Harold E.80 Virginia Terrace, Forty Fort, PA 18704-4930n/a Trolley Books.Write for information.
Current Line 628 Oakview Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433 (815) 651-6726 O scale model trolley trucks and detail parts. (Former Wagner line) Visit their web site for info: www.currentline.net or email at CurrentL@aol.com.
Custom Traxx P.O. Box 641175, West Los Angeles, CA 90064-1175 310-990-5422 Traction decals and unique parts in HO and other scales; ORR (HO) Street Railway Track (rail and specialwork). For catalog send $2.00 and a SASE. Visit their web site at: www.customtraxx.com or email at: decals@customtraxx.com
Dallee Electronics246 West Main St, Leola PA 17540717-392-1705Sounds systems for model trolleys.See web site Dallee Electronics or send mail to info@dallee.com.
Diehl, Eric 281 Turrill Ave, Lapeer MI 48446 810-245-3794 Silk screened decals for mid-west traction lines in HO and O scales as well as photo-etched body kits. Write or email jendiehl2005@aol.com for info.
Des Plaines Hobbies 1468 Lee St., Des Plaines, IL 60018-1517708-297-2118 O & HO traction supplies & kits, O-scale brass catenary bridges for North/South ShoreWrite for info.
Deschenes, Jean A. 14 Deerfield Ct, Grafton, MA 01519-1516n/a Custom O-scale car buildingWrite for info.
Doylestown Car Co. (John Nicholson) 1828 N. Goodwin Drive 2-B, Palatine, Il 60074 847-202-0362 This company is believed to be out of business. John has moved to Chicago. His new address and number are shown here.Please contact John directly regarding any prior business you may have had with him.
E&H Traction Co. 76 Lenox St., East Haven, CT 06512-2617 203-469-4321 HO kits, sideframes, decals, etc. Send large SASE for new catalog. Email at IKCILAM@aol.com
E&SM Shops 1277 Colonial Drive, Hatfield, PA 19440-3608 215-362-7609 Custom painter specializing in traction models Email FIREBOY48@aol.com, call or write for info.
East Penn Traction Club c/o Rich Allman, 327 Rock Rd., Villanova, PA 19085-1716 610-527-8376 Annual Trolley CalendarSee our calendar web page for all the details.
East Gary Car Co. Dept. O, 3828 St. Joseph Ct., Lake Station, IN 46405-2318 n/a Cast white metal parts, O scale (e.g. sideframes, windows & doors, etc.) Former Indianapolis Car Co. traction items. Write for info.
"ELRO" Kits by Robert & Eena Hendry D2 Moultrie Road, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3BD ENGLAND n/a Makers of card kits in OO HO and O scale of British, Isle of Man and US Traction equipment. 30 different kits as of 01/01/2008. Also DVDs of transport inc Manx Electric Railway. For info email hendry@hillsidefilms.fsnet.co.uk. Paypal accepted for purchases.
F&F Custom Trains 2464 Bradford Dr., York, PA 17402-3643n/a HO & O specialty decals including Staten Island Rapid Transit.Send SASE for info.
F&H Enterprises2562 Silver State Parkway, Bldg. C, Suite 3, Minden, NV 89423 TEL: 702-267-4352, FAX: 702-267-4043 Hartel HO Street Track System **** Mail returned as undeliverable using this address. If you have an updated address for this dealer, please contact webmaster@eastpenn.org. Thank you.
Farrell, Kevin T. PO Box 282, North Billerica, MA 01862-0282 978-387-4997 Trolley books and more Send LSASE for catalog, email at kevin@trainbooks.com or visit his web site Kevin T. Farrell
Father Nature Custom ShellsP.O. Box 161, Hershey, PA 17033727-533-3920N scale trolley body castings.Email to crummy@paonline.com for info.
Feinman, Mark S. (New York Subway Videos)7 Chelsea Court, Suffern, NY 10901-7405 n/aNY subway videosWrite or email subway-videos@www.nycsubway.org or visit his web site www.nycsubway.org/biblio/ for info.
Foothill Model Works P.O. Box 470, Willits, CA 95490-0470n/a HO & O PE decals, NWSL magic carpets, Q-car parts, etc.Write for info.
Fox Valley Model Works 2032 Stanley Court, Schaumburg, IL 60194-2242847-882-4044Large Scale Trolley Kits and Parts*** This vendor is on a hiatus according to their web site ***
Franciscan Hobbies1920-A Ocean Ave., San Francisco, CA 94127415-584-3919Traction Brass and Parts.Write or call for more info.
Friedlein's Rail Replicas30 Faraday Dr, Timonium, MD 21093-2938n/aHO PRR catenary poles (suburban type), usable for interurban. Five different overhead wire hangers usable in HO, S and O scales.Products & prices can be seen at www.bowser-trains.com/hoother/trolleys/misc/misc.htm and scroll to the bottom.
GHB InternationalP.O. Box 4063, Gaithersburg, MD 20885-4063 TEL: 301-869-3437, FAX: 301-869-4358Sells scale easy to install replacement O gauge power trucks and operating trolley poles for the Corgi PCC's. Is developing a pre war O gauge RTR Brooklyn PCC ready for spring 2001Write or email to geoghb@erols.com or visit their web site www.ghbintl.com for more info.
Gordon, Victor H. Railroad Audio & Videos 2570 Colvin Hill Road, Danby,VT.05739-9591TEL: 802-293-5421 Rail Tapes railroad audio and videoEmail lipizzansvt2@aol.com for info.
Grandt Line Products, Inc.1040 B Shary Court, Concord, CA 94518 TEL: 925-671-0143 FAX: 925-671-0806 Modeling PartsVisit their website at http://www.Grandtline.com, email to sales@grandtline.com , write or call for info.
Herron Rail Video2016 N. Village Ave., Tampa, FL 33612-3932TEL: 800-783-3886, FAX: 813-932-6173Traction videos: (Singing Wire volumes 1-4, Vol 1 - Pennsylvania Traction lines, Vol 2- Indiana RR, Vols 3 & 4 Trolleys of the South Parts 1 and 2) Red Devils (C&LE), etc.Write or email to hrvideo@mindspring.com or visit their web site www.herronrail.com for more info.
Higbytoys47 Windmill Drive, Clementon, NJ 08021 856-784-1973Toy trains, trolleys, railroad calendar posters & prints, and rare & unusual books.For info visit their web site at www.Higbytoys.com or e-mail us at higbytoys@yahoo.com They offer a 10% discount to EPTC members and their prices include free standard shipping to any address within the continental USA.
Hoback, Thomas G. P.O. Box 2731, Indianapolis, IN 46206-2731n/a Indiana RR O-scale decals, metal figures, etc.Write for info.
Holland Electric Railway Operation - James B. HollandP.O. Box 22277, San Francisco, CA 94122-0277N/ASt.-Petersburg Trams* "O"-Scale Transit Display Models and Q-Car trucks and parts.For information, special prices and discounts email to PRCoModels@P-R-Co.com or U.S. Mail.
Hollywood FoundryPO Box 38, Garfield Victoria 3814, AustraliaPhone: +61 3 5629 1100
Fax: +61 3 5629 1101
Manufacturer of the BullAnt range of custom motor trucks and associated mechanisms for all gauges. Full on-line secure ordering is available via the web site.For information, visit their web site at www.hollywoodfoundry.com or email to sales@hollywoodfoundry.com.
House of Duddy5B Tealwood Dr., Creve Coeur, MO 63141-7908(314) 994-7319 Monday through Thursday in the EVENINGS ONLY. O scale catenary and electric engine kits. Send $.52 and LSASE for info or visit their web site www.houseofduddy.com.
Mark Hughes Trams23 Orchard Rise, Tibberton, Gloucester, GL19 3AT, England. n/aManufacturers of whitemetal and brass model tramcar kits and various model tramway parts in OO gauge.A free illustrated catalogue and price list is available for 2 International Reply Coupons for overseas customers.
Image ReplicasP.O. Box 99, East Norwich, NY 11732-0099TEL: 516-922-0397, FAX: 516-922-1564 HO & N scale subway car kits, subway entrance kits (HO), third rail kits (HO), decal sheets; one for the IRT cars the other for the subway entrances (HO), traction logo T-shirts, traction books, trolley poles.Call, write or visit www.imagesreplicas.com/index.htm for info.
Imperial Hobby ProductionsPO Box 487, Wynnewood, PA 19096610-352-0982 M-F 6pm-9pm ESTHO & O scale resin body kits, incl: Brill Bullet, PATCO, SEPTA Kawasaki LRV, Budd SPV, PCC, etc.For info, write, email to promodelmaker@yahoo.com or visit web site at http://ihphobby.tripod.com/
Indianapolis Car Co. - Traction Only Line - see East Gary Car Co. on this page.-n/a- Traction Only Line
Indianapolis Car Co. - O Scale Line of Streamline Cars Co.1855 Plantation Ln., Martinsville,In. 46151n/a- O Scale Line of Streamline Cars Co. - Write or email to gingerit@scican.net for info. See also Traction & Models Magazine Listing on this page.
International Hobby Corp (IHC)413 E. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134n/aHO scale GG1 locomotivesWrite for info.
Jason's Brass Poles 1337 Laura Dr., Lorain, OH 44053-3412n/a HO, N, S and O gauge brass line poles; armless, single arm and double arm poles; also a variety of other traction supplies.Send SASE($.64), email at: bweisman@adelphia.net for catalog or visit users.adelphia.net/~bweisman
JEM KitsPO Box 387, Marden 5070, South Australia +618 81653830Australian prototype HO trolley kits.Write, call or email to: eastaff_jd@picknowl.com.au
J.J.B Custom Products16 Kent Place, Amityville, NY 11701n/a Decals for Long Island RR and Metro Transit Authority in N, HO and O scale. Send Large SASE for price list and catalog.
JN&P R.R. Attn: Jim Kellow MMR, 104 Elizabeth Page, Williamsburg, VA 23185-5108757-258-4973 Custom traction layout design, construction, set-up. Any scale. **** Mail returned as undeliverable using this address. If you have an updated address for this dealer, please contact webmaster@eastpenn.org. Thank you.
Keil-Line Products 6440 McCullom Lake Rd., Wonder Lake, IL 60097-9540n/a O scale trolley parts.Send $1.00 for catalog.
Alan Kirkman Tram Building Service17-19 Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6DB, England. TEL: UK 0121 354 3201 Model tram building service, builds and motorises bespoke tramcar models in small scales (HO, OO and O gauge).Please send details of your desired tramcar model for a quotation. Please enclose 2 International Reply Coupons for overseas customers.
KND Enterprises30 Cedar Hill Road, Chalfont, PA 18914-2006TEL: 215-822-2048 FAX: 215-822-2708Model trolley kits and parts.Vists their web site at www.pknd.com or email at pknd@aol.com for info.
Kohs & Co. P.O.Box 689, Clarkston, MI 48347-0689TEL: 248-625-6396
FAX: 248-625-7994
O scale imported brass models.Send SASE, visit www.kohs.com or email to gwk@kohs.com.
La Belle Woodworking Co.5105 Ridge Rd, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009 TEL: 307-433-9909 FAX: 307-433-9949 Under new ownership! HO & O-scale all-wood trolley kits and detail partsEmail them at info@labellmodels.com or visit their website www.labellemodels.com
Leyshon's Books, Etc.P.O. Box 141133, Columbus, OH 43214-6133 1-800-450-4284Trolley, subway, etc. books.Write/call or email at leyshonsbooksetc@worldnet.att.net for info.
LGB of America 6444 Nancy Ridge Rd., San Diego, CA 92121-2296619-535-9387 G-scale trolley, catenary, pantographsWrite for info. or check local hobby shop
Light Rail ProductsOn-line only650-355-4815G Scale trolley kits and parts.Email tham at info@lightrailproducts.com or visit online at www.lightrailproducts.com
Locomotive Workshop-- Brass loco and trolley kits.Owner Jan Lorenzen has passed away. Business believed closed./TD>
M.C.S Models2954 Bayview Ave., Willowdale, Ontario, Canada M2N 5K6416-221-8391 Finely crafted custom scale models (incl. trolleys)Write to Mark Sullivan for info.
MacGregor Models P.O.Box 423, Seattle, WA 98111n/a Cast-epoxy O scale interurban body kits.Send SASE for info.
Mayer, Paul - See Shoreline Decals on this page.----
"Highfield", 1a Highfield Street, DARWEN, Lancashire, BB3 2DD, EnglandTEl: UK 01254 776243Manufacturers of brass stamped tram kits, motorised ready-to-run trucks and overhead parts in O and OO gauge.The OO gauge parts price list is available for 3 International Reply Coupons for overseas customers. The O gauge parts price list is available for 2 International Reply Coupons for overseas customers.
Dave Mewhinney (Trolley Photos)n/a n/aTrolley photosVisit web site or email to captvdeo@comcast.net for details.
Microscale Industries 18435 Bandilier Cir., Fountain Valley, CA 92708n/a N, HO, S O and G scale decals for many lines.Send $5.00 for HO and N catalog; $3.00 for S, O & G scale catalog.
Micro Engineering Co. 1120 Eagle Dr., Fenton, MO 63026-4507314-349-1112 HO scale girder rail & curving tool, etc. (formely Rail Craft Products)Write for info.
Micro-Mark340-1755 Snyder Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-1538TEL: 1-800-225-1066, FAX: 908-665-9383 Decal Paper, HO and O Scale Structures, Tools, Paints and scratchbuilding supplies for the trolley modeler.Call, write, or e-mail at micromark@worldnet.att.net.
Midwest Traction Products P.O.Box 2731, Indianapolis, IN 46206n/a O scale decals for interuban lines.Send SASE for info.
Midco Models - See Midwestern Train Hobby on this page.----
Midwestern Train Hobby 2317 Glenview Blvd., Columbus, OH 43204-3753614-279-4144 Custom built carbodies, dealer for other lines, etc. (aka Midco Models)Write for info.
Milwaukee Electric Railway & Transit Historical Society, Inc., The (TMER&THS)c/o TMER&THS, c/o Larry Sakar, 7719 S. Scepter Dr., Franklin, WI 53132n/a Milwaukee's Interurban system video.Visit their web site at members.tripod.com/milwaukee_electric or write for info.
Mitchell's Inc.2119 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803-2998TEL: 302-655-1400, FAX: 302-888-1859 Large selection of brass trolleysSend email to: trains@mitchells.com, visit their site or call/write for info.
Model MemoriesPO Box 722, Pohattan, VA 23139804-598-4716HO Signals/Catenary.Visit web site www.info-4u.com/modelmemories for more info.
Model RailRoad WarehouseP.O. Box 411, Roanoke, IN 46783n/aCannonball HO scale GE steeple cab kit and other traction kitsVisit their web site www.mrrwarehouse.com for more information.
Model Traction SystemsUnit 29 Monkmoor Farms, Monkmoor Rd, Shrewbury, Salop, England, SY2 5TL n/aG scale resin and metal cast trolley items incl. trucks, poles, underbody parts, overhead wire components, etc. Send $3 US for latest catalog.
Mokei Imports6950 Kingsbury Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63130-4327n/a HO scale Japanese streetcars.Write for info.
Mosteller, Bill (decals)2813 Hogan Court, Falls Church, VA 22043n/a HO-scale decals; complete set for PATCO subway cars, destination signs for Walthers Washington DC METRO cars. Also Washington & Old Dominion decals, in HO- and N-scales. For info, visit web site at www.greatdecals.com, email to wsm@greatdecals.com or mail stamped, self-addressed #10 envelope.
MTH Electric Trains7020 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia MD 21046410-381-2580 O Tinplate PCC car ready-to-run. See web site www.mth-railking.comfor more info.
MTS Imports P.O. Box 50, Middletown, NY 10940-0050TEL: 845-342-5623, FAX: 845-344-6187 O & HO Scale Brass ImportsVisit their web site at www.mtsimports.com or send email to: mtsimp@warwick.net or send a #10 SASE for newsletter & catalog.
NH Custom Painting, Parts & Decals47 Avalon Court, Doylestown, PA 18901-2795After 7PM EST call 215-340-9958Custom painting of electric traction, all scales. HO cast parts. HO & O decals. Send SASE for lists & prices.
NJ International, Inc. P.O. Box 1029 Higley, AZ 85236TEL: (480) 219-4135
FAX:(480) 219-4185
Signals, Street Lights - HO, N, O scale, and Traction Books.Visit their web site at www.njinternational.com or write for info.
North Shore Models P.O. Box 357, Highwood, IL 60040n/aImports brass HO scale CNS&M steeple cab and Merchandise Dispatch cars.Send SASE for info.
Northwest Shortline P.O. Box 423, Seattle, WA 98111-0423TEL: 206-932-1087
FAX: 206-935-7106
Underfloor power trucks, gears, motors, O & HO trolley kits, etc.Write for info.
Old Pullman Model Railroads, Inc.646 34th Terrace, Vero Beach, Fla 32968 TEL: 772-562-1480, FAX: 772-770-0759O gauge flex track in Code 125 and Code 148, plus prefabbed turnouts (down to #3); sells loose rail, ties, spikes, etc.Write for catalog or email to oldpullmanbeat@netvero.net
Orange Vista Traction Products P.O. Box 641154, Los Angeles, CA 90064-1154 TEL: 562-860-6060, FAX: 562-860-7800 HO scale traction supplies including poles (originally marketed by Suydam) and a variety of kits and wire, etc. Email at: msd1962@earthlink.net or write for price sheet. See also Alpine Division Scale Models on this page.
Orr, Richard 6506 Western Ave., Omaha, NE 68132-1263402-551-3429 HO-scale trolley track components, switches, crossings, girder rail, books, etc.Write for info. *** Richard has retired and his products are now available from Custom Traxx. ***
O'Toole Lines- - O'Toole Lines has ceased operation upon the passing of its owner, Tom O'toole.The business has been sold to Jim Rivers of Rivers Traction & Trolley. See their listing on this page.
Overland Models3808 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie, IN 47304 n/aImports brass O and HO heavy electric models.Available through authorized dealers.
Pacific Transit Publications3706 Gladstone Dr., Pittsburg, PA 94565-7016 n/aTrolley Videos**** Mail returned as undeliverable using this address. If you have an updated address for this dealer, please contact webmaster@eastpenn.org. Thank you.
PE Model Supplies (See Rich Eaton Models)- -- -
Pennsylvania Heritage Models, Ltd. 715 Ridgeway Road, Birdsboro, PA. 19508800-238-0072 S scale Brill open & closed end streetcars, streetlights, Corgi dealer/distributor, including manufacturing of the 8 wheel drive chassis for these, Western Hobbycraft dealer, and laser cut fully assembled flagstops, etc. in HO, S and O Gauge.Write or email Tom@PAHeritageModels.com for info.
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum1 Museum Rd., Washington, PA 15301-6133 n/aTrolley calendar (mostly western PA)Send $6.00 plus $2.00 S&H
Pilling Scale Models 38 Glendale Avenue, Uxbridge, MA 01569-1709n/a O Scale Traction Models new and used, Custom Machining, Q-Car Co. Dealer, Q-Car Trucks w/Flywheels, Traction Books E-mail rwy536@gis.net for list of models for sale.
Pope Imagineering P.O.Box 30318, Chicago, IL 60630-0318n/a S-scale powered trolley kits and parts.Write for info.
Precision Scale Co, Inc. P.O. Box 288, Stevensville, MT 59870-0288TEL: 406-777-5071
FAX: 406-777-5084
HO & O-scale trolley poles, trucks, parts, wire hangers, body kit, etc.Write for info.
Proto 48 Modeler c/o Gene Deimling, 713 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032 n/a Information about the Proto 48 standard.Email gene48@comcast.net for info.
Proto:87 StoresPO Box 505, Pismo Beach, CA 93448TEL: (805) 481-4625 The latest parts and solutions for PROTO:87 modeling including scale overhead wire parts and other items.Visit web site at www.proto87.com/p87stores/index.htm or email to info@proto87.com.
Proto Cals1201 Kramer Ln., Austin, TX 78758-4707n/a 1/4" scale trolley decals.Write or see dealer for info.
Q-Car Company 7028 Littlecreek Rd., Bangor, PA 18013-4140n/a O Scale Trucks and Detail Parts (some HO). Send $4.00 for catalog, visit their web site at www.qcarcompany.com/ or email at: contact@qcarcompany.com
Rail Craft - See Micro Engineering Co. on this page----
Railhead PublicationsP.O. Box 6579, Canton, OH 44706-0579 330-454-5551Traction & trolley booksWrite for info.
Railpub.com (Paul Gibson)161 Gilmore Rd, Wrentham, MA 02093-1227508-528-3737 (Please, no calls after 9p.m.)Back issue rail & trolley magazines, rail related books and prototype applications.Visit Railpub.com, email to railpub@aol.com, write or call for info.
Railway/Traction Miniatures (c/o Ken Dively) P.O. Box 283, Ventura, CA 93002-0283805-648-2675 (after 5PM PCT) O & HO-scale traction dealer, nickel silver overhead wire, etc.Write for info or visit web site at http://www.trolleyville.com/railwayminiatures/catalogue.shtml.
RailworksP.O. Box 148, Woodbury, NY 11797n/aImprots HO scale brass models of electric cars and locos.Send SASE for latest brochure.
Raintree Products International 18 Edenfield Rd., Penfield, NY 14526-1974717-533-3920 Trolley & EP-5 Electric Body Kits *** This address may be out of date. Phone number is current. *** Send large SASE for brochure.
Red Ball - See Cape Line Models on this page.----
Red Brae ShopsS74 W17065 Janesville RD, PMB 176, Muskego, WI 53150262-594-3092Importer of U.S. prototype trolley busses, streetcars and busses from St. Petersburg Tram Collection.For information call or Email to redbrae@execpc.com
Right-O-Way23682 Road 15 3/4, Chowchilla, CA 93610559-665-1001Code .148, .125, .100, and .081 rail available in both nickel silver (lead free) and steel. Also makes a single point switch in Code 125 rail.Call or write for info.
Rivers Traction & Trolley540 County Line Rd., Gates Mills, OH 44040-9708 440-423-1780 (evenings) HO and O scale trolley parts including former Wagner overhead wire parts.Write or call for information. (Formerly O'Toole Lines Products)
Terry Russell Trams'Chaceside', St. Leonards Park, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6EG. England.n/aManufacturers of tramcar kits, parts and scale drawings, specialising in O gauge.An illustrated catalogue and price list is available for 4 International Reply Coupons for overseas customers or visit their web site at www.terryrusselltrams.co.uk or email to terry_russell@lineone.net.
Ryder, Daryl B. P.O. Box 792, Kotzebue, AK 99752n/a HO decals for the Ft. Collins trolley.Send $1.00 for details.
St. Petersburg Tram CollectionP.O.Box 16, 196158, St.-Petersburg, RussiaTEL: +7 812-164-7357
FAX: +7 812-164-5254
1:43 & 1:48 handbuilt public transport models incl. US models.Write or email at sptc@sp.ru or visit their web site http://www.sptc.spb.ru.
Scale Transport Models 290-2025 West 42nd Avenue, Vancouver BC V6M 2B5, CanadaTEL: 604 222 8411, FAX: 604 632 3711Canadian dealer for St Petersburg Tram Collection 1/48 streetcar, bus and trolley coach models. Worldwide shipping, accepts payment in C$, US$, Pounds or Euros. Mail order only, no personal callers please. Write or visit http://www3.telus.net/trolleybus/index.html.
Scholes Photos 1423 Kelvin Court, Cincinnati, OH 45240-2334n/a US, Canadian & Mexican traction photos.Write for computer listing & sample print.
Seashore Trolley Museum195 Log Cabin Rd. P.O. Box A, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-1690 1-207-967-2712Trolley books, memorabilia, videos, Corgi & other models & toys, etc.Museum Store Catalog on website: www.trolleymuseum.org, or e mail us at: carshop@gwi.net
Seward's Trolley Products10 Seward Dr., Ocean, NJ 07712-3725n/a Trolley Videos (PA/NJ mostly)Write for info.
Shoreline Decals1753 Melise Dr., Glenview, IL 60025847-729-1442 HO & O scale Traction DecalsVisit www.shorelinedecals.com, email to paul@shorelinedecals.com, write or call for info.
Snyder, Joseph (Historical Transportation Illustrator)2812 Elbridge St., Phila., PA 19149215-338-3038 Illustrations of nostalgic modes of transportation.Write or call for info.
Ed Suydam - See Alpine Division Scale Models and Orange Vista Traction Products on this page.----
Southern California Interurbans1353 E. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705-4430n/a Decals that simulate stained glass bathroom windows used on Commodore and other PE cars.Write for info.
Taurus/Trout Creek12874 County Rd #314-B, Buena Vista, CO 81211n/a HO scale etched-brass Eclipse-style trolley fender kits.Write for info.
Tomar Industries 9520 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022-9348616-944-5129 HO, N, O-scalelighted drumhead kits, marker lightsWrite for info.
Tower Models & Co.44 Cookson Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3ED, England. TEL/FAX: UK +44 01253 23797British tram kits and parts in OO gauge. Also other maufacturer tram kits and parts.A free 10 page illustrated catalogue and price list is available if you send 2 International Reply Coupons for overseas.
Traction Slides InternationalP.O. Box 123 Bank Plaza Station, Merrick, NY 11566-0123n/a Traction books & slidesWrite for info.
Trains & Trolleys4513 Moore Rd., Middletown, OH 45042-3840n/a New & used trolleys, books, etc.Write for info.
TRAMALANP.O. Box 2, Blackpool, Lancs, FY3 8Dz, Englandn/aManufacturers of whitemetal British and Continental model tram kits, low-floor bogie kits and suppliers of a wide range of tramway parts, mainly in OO and HO gauges. Write, email at tramalan@onetel.com or visit their web site at http://www.tramalan.co.uk for more information. A catalogue is available for 6 x UK 1st Class stamps OR 5 x International Reply Coupons.
Transit Classics (Greg King)11 Meldrum Court Sunbury Vic. 3429 Australia (Australia) 03-9744 3577Cast resin US streetcar kits in "O" (1:48) and bus and trolley bus kits in "HO". Australian distributor for St.-Petersburg tram collection.Write or email at transitclassics@optusnet.com.au for info.
Transit Gloria Mundi36 E 27th St., Baltimore, MD 21218-4330800-428-7003 Traction videos.Write, email tgm@qis.net or visit the web site at www.transitgloriamundi.com for more info.
Transquip Company91 Blue Jay Rd., Chalfont, PA 18914-3103215-822-8092 1:50 scale PCC cars formely sold under Corgi label and traction memorabilia.Call or write for info.
Underground Railway Press216 S Broad St PMB 4 WM. Brevard NC 28712-3702TEL: 703-250-1515, FAX: 703-250-1515Scale trolley plans, building signs.Send $2.00 for catalog or visit web site www.greatdecals.com/URP.html.
Up-Side/Down UnderN/AN/ASt. Petersburg Tram Collection DealerVisit web site at www.btco.net/models/ or email to John Emgleman at PCC7407@webtv.net.
Village Viking1306 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ 08085-1643 856-467-9050New and Out-Of-Print Trolley BooksCall, write or E-Mail: villageviking@verizon.net.
David Voice9 Redwing Court, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4TR, England.n/aManufacturer of brass truck kits and overhead parts, mainly in OO gauge.A free price list is available for 2 International Reply Coupons for overseas customers. (See also the listing for the Proto:87 Store for a US distributor.)
Wm. K. Walthers, Inc.5601 W. Florist Ave., P.O. Box 3030, Milwaukee, WI 53201n/a HO scale RTR METRO and BART rapid transit cars, Also Walthers decals for trolley and interurban line.See your local hobby dealer.
Weico ModelsPO Box 283, Reservoir, Victoria 3073, Australia TEL/FAX 061 03 9462 2560HO Scale Australian Trams as whitemetal kits, buses and HO scale cars (painted)For information, call, write or visit their web site at http://members.optusnet.com.au/~weicomodelsw/ or email at weicomodelsw@optusnet.com.au
Western Hobbycraftn/an/a Diecast 2 and 3-rail "O" Gauge trolley models based on the 1926 St.Louis Car Co. street cars. Original and stylized designs for traction companies including Chicago, Johnstown, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Antonio, and San Francisco. For information, visit the Western Hobbycraft, Inc. web site at www.westernhobbycraft.com or send email to info@westernhobbycraft.com.
Western Railcraft P.O. Box 71 R.B., 11 Mile Corners, Casa Grande, AZ 85222602-723-3662 O, HO, N-scale trolley kitsWrite for info. ***Note - address may not be current ***
Westport Model Works24 Cob Drive, Westport, CT 06880-2113TEL: 203-226-2798 FAX: 203-227-2998Cardstock building flats including trolley barn.For more info, visit web site www.westportmodelworks.com or email to wsptmdlwks@aol.com.
Willis Hobbies300 Willis Ave., Mineola, NY 11501516-746-3944 HO decals for Long Island RRCall Dave for info.

Traction Magazines

Here is a listing of the major US hobby and prototype trolley-related periodicals currently (last time we checked!) being published in the US.

PUBLICATIONADDRESSFREQUENCY
48/ft, O Scale News Magazine - "Singing Wire" Column Gate VI Publishing, PO Box 51, Elmhurst, IL 60126-0051, email to oscalenews@sbcglobal.net 6 issues/year - The web site for this publication does not appear fully functional - Publisher may not be in business.
The Line Car42646 Buckeye Terrace, Fremont, CA 94538 or email Andy Reichert at andy_r@intelegence.comNMRA Traction SIG newsletter
O Gauge Railroading 33 Sheridan Road, Poland, OH 44514 7 issues/year
O Scale Trains Magazine - Trolley Column PO Box 238, Lionville, PA 19353-0238 6 issues/year
Pacific Transit Review 3705 Gladstone Dr., Pittsburg, CA 94565-7016 4 issues/year
Scale Model Traction & Trolleys Quarterly c/o Vanishing Traction Products, P.O. Box 04016, Milwaukee, WI 53204-0016 4 issues/year. For info, contact smttq@smttq.com
Traction Prototype and Models c/o Railhead Publications, P.O. Box 6579, Canton, OH 44706-0579 6 issues/year
Trolley Talk PO Box 206, Amelia, OH 45102-0206 6 issues/year. For info, contact Peter Weglin.


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