NMRA Partnership Program

Since 2004 Clever Models LLC have been producing kits of various types of railroad structures made completely from cardstock. The "basic process" of paper modeling is to cut out the pieces of the kit, fold into 3D shapes, glue, then apply "layers" for more detail. It's the advent of computer modeling and graphics that make paper modeling such an economical and accessible technology. Originally offered as DVD's (still sold at shows), sales have been moved to immediate downloads directly to home computers. Offered in O, S, HO and N scales, kits are easy to assemble and can also be easily and economically kit bashed into an unlimited number of variations. 

Deluxe Materials is a British company offering an extensive product line of hobby adhesives, tools, scenery and other building materials for all scales. They also have a comprehensive product line for doll house, R/C, plastic aircraft, military, ship and car kit modelers.  Catalogs are available including a newly released catalog specific to N scale. 

Gatorfoam is a unique, strong, laminated panel with a core of extruded polystyrene and a face made of resin-impregnated wood fiber veneer (Luxell). It is an interior and exterior panel and is great for model usage. It can be cut with a variety of woodworking tools, Xacto or matt knife.  It accepts all types of glues, paints, and stains (without warping) and comes in various thicknesses and sizes (up to 5' x 10' sheets).

Great Decals located in Fairfax, VA, specializes in multi-scale decals for mostly eastern and southeastern railroads such as Virginian, RF&P, W&OD, FEC among others. The company also sells a large variety of decals from other manufacturers. Orders are taken by e-mail or by US Mail.

Manufacturers of USA-made professional foam cutting tools including hot wire cutters, hot knives, foam cutting machines, a freehand router, a foam engraving tool even foam cutting tables. The company also sells related materials such as spray and brush on foam glues and protective foam coatings.

K.I.S.S. Method Inc. is a manufacturer of Track Planning Tools and Super-V Cradles. Track Planning Tools are scaled templates for designing O, HO and N scale layouts. Sets contain 3 scaled rulers, turnout tools for #4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7 and 8 frog angles and also include 19 complete "Circles" and "Holes" for drawing curves, all marked in all three scales. Tangent Alignment tools provide automatic off-sets for easements in and out of curves. A handy Easement Tool provides smooth easements every time. Track Planning Tools are available in Clear or "Screaming" Transparent Yellow for improved visibility. Although very intuitive without a learning curve, a DVD is available demonstrating how the tools are used.  V-shaped Super-V Cradles gently hold locomotives or rolling stock at the workbench. They are available sized for Z/N or HO/S scale, Super-V MAXI Cradles for S/O scale, and Super-V G Cradles for F/G scale.

Producer of sophisticated electronics for model railroads, including signaling products and fast clocks.

Full service model shop producing highly detailed models for model railroad enthusiasts, private collectors and museums, including custom laser cutting, engraving and painting. Kit building from any manufacturer also available.

Model Train Catalogue (MTC) is designed for modelers to keep track and manage their valuable collection. Available on-line since July 2012, it has matured by input from its user base of modelers and collectors. Its fundamental design principal is to be adaptive to meet the needs of any collection giving as much control as possible over the way it is used to each individual user. A free demo is available at www.modeltraincatalogue.com where you can try out all of its features with a limit of ten items. Full Backup and Restore facilities are included and all data, photos and documentation can be backed up in one go.

Motrak Models offers a full line of hydrocal- and resin-based HO-scale coal and sand car loads, gravel and ballast loads, and retaining walls and bridges, as well as laser-cut structure kits.

Beside manufacturing special and high-detailed N-Scale scenery parts and rolling stock detail parts, I am also an N-Scale Model Railroader. Therefore, I provide the highest quality possible for all parts I design and release.

Also, I offer custom designed and printed decals. If you have a rough sketch or a prototype photo, I can use both to create your individual decals for your next custom project.
 

Old West Scenery offers more than 60 complete N-scale ready buildups and scenery items. Our laser printed buildings & scenery products draw inspiration from iconic western towns. That is, there are lots of false-front buildings. All N-Scale products are 3D printed using the latest laser technology in a process called "Additive Manufacturing". This process allows us to produce complete buildings, ready to be painted and placed on your layout.

Manufacturer of unique model railroading electronic circuits, including LCC (Layout Command Control)products, Loco Buffer(a USB interface with Digitrax's LocoNet), and MotorMan (a driver for turnout motorization system).

Traceable patterns, plans, and more for N, HO, OO, O and other scale structures. Many scale plan sets come with ready to print cardstock versions in addition to the regular plans. 90 plans are currently available also "how-to" tutorials.

This company offers a wide range of commercial scenery materials including custom made trees and Fusion Fiber, a unique lightweight scenery base material containing a powder adhesive. Mixed with warm water and acrylic craft paint, it's easy to create a desired scenery base color.       

Craftsman level downloadable paper model kits for building, structures and scenery for model railroads. Team Track Models are full of detail and features, and frequently add to their product line. They also have a full line of over 160 textures for scratch builders.

Old Depot Gallery features the artwork of Robert (Bob) Frascella who has been working exclusively in soft pastel since 1997 focusing mainly on scenes that depict the glory years of American Railroading. His paintings have appeared on the covers of model railroad and historical society magazines.

Since 2001, builders of the finest quality overhead, garden and tabletop model railroads. From children's train tables to museum quality layouts built in any scale in homes or businesses, they offer it all.

Trainmasters TV, the video division of Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine who generously donates "how-to" videos to the NMRA Video Library, is giving NMRA members a discount to both their Trainmasters TV videos and items in the Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine store.  Now's the time to get those MRH items you've been coveting, or to take advantage of their huge library of videos!

Maker of Magic Water, an easy, realistic water modeling system developed especially for model railroaders and diorama makers.