Northwestern Scale Models

01/12/2025

Don’t forget—we’ve got our GRS Switch Machines and GRS Signal Equipment Housings available now! These trackside details are perfect for adding that finishing touch to your layout.

Available now at 3D Central in partnership with Northwestern Scale Models.

Shop now: https://3dcentraltrains.com/collections/northwestern-scale-models

12/24/2024

From all of us at Northwestern Scale Models, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

May your holiday season be filled with joy, warmth and the magic of model railroading.

11/25/2024

We’re pleased to share a preview of some new upcoming trackside details: two variations of roll-off storage containers.

These will be ideal additions for modern industrial yards, construction sites, or municipal areas.

Don’t forget, our roll-off dumpsters are already available in several variations and ready to complement your model railroad scenes.

The new roll-off storage containers will be available soon—stay tuned for updates.

www.nwscalemodels.com

11/23/2024

Check out the latest update from our friends at 3D Central, they now have 55 3D printers in action!

09/07/2024

We hope everyone has had a fantastic summer!

As the days grow shorter and cooler and fall is just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to shift gears and dive back into your model railroading projects. Whether you’ve spent the summer enjoying other activities or taking a break, now’s the ideal moment to get back on track.

We’ve got exciting new trackside details on the way to help enhance your layout, so stay tuned for upcoming product announcements.

In the meantime, don’t forget to explore our full range of HO, N, O, and S scale products, including our popular GRS signal instrument housings and switch machines, to add the perfect touch to your model railroad.

www.nwscalemodels.com

06/21/2024

Checkout the some of the new products from 3D Central and their other partners!

The new releases include some new telecom and utility trackside details from Northwestern Scale Models. Each set includes a total of 12 pieces with a variety of modern telecom and utility hardware that can be found in any modern urban or industrial area.

https://3dcentraltrains.com/collections/northwestern-scale-models?sort_by=created-descending

05/31/2024

If you are attending the New England/Northeast Prototype Modelers Meet this weekend, be sure to stop by and see our friends at 3D Central and check out products from many of their partners including Northwestern Scale Models.

03/16/2024

Checkout some of the awesome new O Scale Models available from 3D Central and their other design partners!

Over the coming year, Northwestern Scale Models will be expanding our O and S Scale product line, so stay tuned for new announcements.

In the meantime you can checkout our current O Scale product offerings available at 3D Central from Northwestern Scale Models by clicking below.

https://3dcentraltrains.com/collections/northwestern-scale-models?sort_by=created-descending&filter.p.m.custom.scale=O+Scale+1%3A48

03/09/2024

Get ready to tidy up your model railroad with our new Roll Off Trash and Scrap Dumpsters! Now available in HO, N, O, and S scale with multiple variants, these 3D printed models from Northwestern Scale Models and 3D Central are the perfect fit for any modern urban or industrial scene on your model railroad. Don't miss out – grab yours today!

HO Scale: https://3dcentraltrains.com/search?q=dumpster&type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&sort_by=relevance&filter.p.m.custom.scale=HO+Scale+1%3A87&filter.p.vendor=Northwestern+Scale+Models

N Scale: https://3dcentraltrains.com/search?q=dumpster&type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&sort_by=relevance&filter.p.m.custom.scale=N+Scale+1%3A160&filter.p.vendor=Northwestern+Scale+Models

O Scale: https://3dcentraltrains.com/search?filter.p.m.custom.scale=O+Scale+1%3A48&filter.p.vendor=Northwestern+Scale+Models&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=dumpster&sort_by=relevance&type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct

S Scale: https://3dcentraltrains.com/search?q=dumpster&type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&sort_by=relevance&filter.p.m.custom.scale=S+Scale+1%3A64&filter.p.vendor=Northwestern+Scale+Models

03/04/2024

Checkout our newest trackside models, featuring Roll Off Dumpsters (Rib Style and Tub Style), Traffic Cones in two heights and a modern Bus Stop, available in HO, N, S, and O scales.

These are now available for purchase at 3D Central. Check them out today!

https://3dcentraltrains.com/collections/northwestern-scale-models?sort_by=created-descending

Brand New from Northwestern Scale Models and 3D Central!

5 different versions of Roll Off Dumpsters (Rib Style and Tub Style), 2 heights of Traffic Cones, and a modern Bus Stop!

We're also excited to announce an additional Dross Container for those unit trash trains!

All these items are available now in N, HO, S, and O scales on the 3D Central Website:

https://3dcentraltrains.com/collections/line-side-items/Line-Side-Items?sort_by=created-descending&filter.p.vendor=3D+Central&filter.p.vendor=Northwestern+Scale+Models

02/10/2024

Now Available! Northwestern Scale Models in partnership with 3D Central is proud to release our newest trackside details, the General Railway Signal Company (GRS) switch machine.

These trackside detail parts are available undecorated in HO, N, S and O Scale and they are available in multiple GRS variants including GRS 5A, 5E, 5F, 5G, 5H and 6, the 5F and 5H switch machines are also available in left-hand or right-hand throw variants.

Each set includes two switch machines and two types of optional junction boxes and conduit as an optional add on.

These models are exclusively offered by 3D Central in partnership with Northwestern Scale Models, more information on our complete product line can be found at www.3dcentraltrains.com/collections/northwestern-scale-models or at www.nwscalemodels.com

HO Scale GRS Switch Machines: https://3dcentraltrains.com/search?q=grs+switch+machine&type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&sort_by=relevance&filter.p.m.custom.scale=HO+Scale+1%3A87
N Scale GRS Switch Machines: https://3dcentraltrains.com/search?q=grs+switch+machine&type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&sort_by=relevance&filter.p.m.custom.scale=N+Scale+1%3A160
O Scale GRS Switch Machines : https://3dcentraltrains.com/search?q=grs+switch+machine&type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&sort_by=relevance&filter.p.m.custom.scale=O+Scale+1%3A48
S Scale GRS Switch Machines: https://3dcentraltrains.com/search?q=grs+switch+machine&type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&sort_by=relevance&filter.p.m.custom.scale=S+Scale+1%3A64