Craftsman Structure Kits
The Simpson Models line of HO, S, 1/4" (O) and 1/2" scale craftsman structures use laser-cutting technology, scale lumber, plastic, brass, and white metal detail parts as appropriate. These kits are as close to scratch built quality as possible with all the difficult parts supplied. Each and every kit includes custom manufactured detail parts appropriate for the specific prototype. These kits represent the state of the art craftsman quality. No finer quality product exists.
Rolling Stock Kits
Rolling stock have always been used to handle the bulk of business for railroads and the West Side Lumber Company was no exception. Cargo moving in boxcars (reefers), logs being transported on logging cars, diesel fuel and gasoline moving in tank cars, and machinery or other big loads moving on flatcars, were longtime mainstays of West Side. In this category you’ll find the common cars mentioned above, plus more specialized freight cars such as work and maintenance and the caboose, mostly absent on today’s trains, are all part of the mix you’ll find in HO, S, O and other scales rolling stock.
Strap Stock
Accurate sheared straight and flat brass stock in scale thickness and widths. This is absolutely indispensable basic modeling material. Keep an assortment on hand for your modeling needs.
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Architectural and Detailing Parts
Super-detailing parts can help turn a plain structure into a realistic masterpiece. They can also make it easier to customize or modify stock cars into ultra-realistic replicas of West Side Lumber prototypes. Add building details (doors, windows), steps and grab irons for rolling stock and even minute parts like individual nut/bolt/washer details. Use these products to improve your HO, S, O and ½ Scale West Side models
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Trackwork
If handlaid track is what you like to do, we have a lot of tools and parts to help make this effort go easier.
All track gauges are turned from round brass stock in 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8" diameters. Extremely accurate: turned to -0+0.001 inch tolerances. Complies with all standards established by the NMRA.
Plan Packs
Drawn and reproduced in various common modeling scales, as necessary, to clarify details and to fit standard paper sizes. Drawings range from schematic for some structures to board by board, nut and bolt level of detailing. Plans precisely illustrate all information necessary to build accurate models. Compiled from original field notes taken from the actual prototypes when available.
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Decals
Simpson Models decals are printed on ultra-thin decal material and have great strength and flexibility, enabling them to conform to irregular surfaces. Decals for West Side Lumber Company (WSLC) and Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) equipment are available.
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Non Scale Items
Need something for your layout that is scale independent? Here you’ll find things such as WSLC color matched paint and stains.
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Bragdon Enterprises Geodesic Scenery
Simpson Models has been a dealer of Bragdon Enterprises cutting edge scenery products since 2016. After using these products ourselves, we decided to make them part of our quality product offerings. Any model scene is the sum total of its’ whole. The Bragdon Enterprises family of scenery materials can bring your layout to life.
Papa's Decorations
Laser cut wooden holiday decorations to brighten your home. Check out our variety of patterns.
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Dinosaur Skeleton Puzzles
For puzzle builders of every age, these 3D puzzles are sure to entertain and educate. Laser cut from cabinet grade MDF, these puzzles are a fun challenge to assemble and can be displayed afterwards.
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