Port Lines Favorite LINKS
I. The following LINKS will connect you with the websites of manufacturers whose products we carry at Port Lines. Feel free to browse their websites and then inquire about availability and price from us; we may save you some $$$$$ !
| American Models | Engines; Rolling stock; Trackwork; S-figures | http://www.americanmodels.com/ |
| S-Helper Service | Engines; Rolling stock; Trackwork | http://www.showcaseline.com/ |
| Carl's Toy Trains | The Brakeman's Riveter Tool | http://www.rivetin.com/ |
| Gargraves | Trackwork | http://www.gargraves.com/ |
| Johnson Rubber Roadbed | Rubber roadbed for Am. Flyer | http://www.roadbed.net/ |
| Kalmbach Publications | Books, Videos, Magazines, Price-guides, etc | http://db.kalmbach.com/Catalog/Catalog.html |
| Lehigh Valley Models | Structure kits, etc. | http://www.trainweb.org/s-trains/lvm/lvm.html |
| Hunterline Models | Wood Trackside Structure Kits | http://hunterline.com/ |
| PA Heritage Models | Engines; RDCs | http://www.paheritagemodels.com/paheritagemode/default.htm |
| Bangzoom Software | Collection Inventory software | http://www.bangzoom.com/tt/ |
| Dallee Electronics | Sound systems & other Electronics. | http://www.dallee.com/site_index.htm |
| TM Books & Videos | Collector publications; Videos | http://www.tmbooks-video.com/index.htm |
| TrainEnamel | Repro. A.F. paints | http://www.trainenamel.com/ |
| Twin Whistle | Structure kits (novice level) | www.twinwhistle.com |
| Banta Modelworks | Structure kits, & Tomalco trackwork | http://www.bantamodelworks.com/ |
| Bar Mills Models | Laser-cut billboards, etc. | http://barmillsmodels.com/ |
| DSL Shops | S Structure kits in resin | http://www.dslshops.com |
| The Scale Card | Scale rulers | http://www.thescalecard.com |
| S-n-S Trains | Can motor conversions, etc | http://www.sns-trains.com |
| S-Gaugian | S-gauge publications & products | http://heimburgerhouse.com/ |
| "Great Decals" | Custom decals in S-scale. List on website. | http://www.greatdecals.com |
| LBR | Custom decals in S-scale. | http://www.lbrenterprisesllc.com/index.html |
| Pine Canyon Models | Quality cast-resin structure and detail kits | http://pinecanyonmodels.com/ |
| "Bullfrog Snot" | High performance liquid plastic which creates traction tires on metal wheels. | http://www.bullfrogsnot.com/ |
| And here's a 3-minute video clip of its easy application and results ! | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOawcCRpxmo | |
| Bachrus | Roller test stands; HO, S, & O-gauge | www.bachrus.com |
II. The following LINKS will connect you with some other interesting websites we like. Most are non-commercial in nature (* = commercial site).
| A. C. GILBERT | A great summary of AC Gilbert's life and accomplishments, with many historical photos. | http://dorseyland.blogsome.com/2006/08/16/the-amazing-life-of-ac-gilbert |
| Tom's Turnouts | Hand-made S-gauge open-frog turnouts in .148 or .125 rail. Crossings and Wyes also available. | www.tomsturnouts.com |
| Dr. Tinker Trains (David Laughridge) |
Postwar Lionel Parts | www.drtinkertrains.com |
| A.F. STEAM ENGINE SPECS | Identify the wheel arrangement and product- components of every Gilbert steam engine. | http://www.trainweb.org/s-trains/FAQ/locospecs.html |
| Steven Lamb Associates | Custom layouts designed and built, including overhead acrylic "shelf" layouts, in any scale. | http://www.layoutsbysteve.com |
| "The Upstairs Train" | Bob Graves terrific site, with photos and history of almost every AF item ! | TheGilbertGallery.org |
| BENCHWORK | Source of quality modular-style benchwork in stock sizes as well as customized to your own requirements! | http://miannebenchwork.com/default.htm |
| Eliminate that DuckUnder | Install a swing-out bridge, so you no longer have to crawl under trackwork to enter the layout! |
http://www.trains. |
| Glues | What glue should I use to attach *** to *** ? | http://www.thistothat.com/index.shtml |
AF Loco Specs |
Excellent summary of all AF Steam engines, and their specifications | http://www.trainweb.org/s-trains/FAQ/locospecs.html |
| "DCC CORNER" | Michael Greene's DCC website, specific to S scale ! | http://www.mainerailroads.org/dcccorner.html |
| S-Scale & DCC installation | Installing DCC in an Am Models steam engine; Video included. | http://velocette.us/DCC/AMNorthern/AMNorthern2.htm |
| "Goldinhands" | Ed Goldin does TMCC conversions, which adds Lionel's TMCC control capability to any previously non-TMCC engine. | http://www.goldinhands.com/tmcc__conversions.htm |
| TMCC for AF operation | How to use TMCC to operate non-TMCC equipped "conventional" locomotives (AF, SHS, Am Models, etc). | http://www.tuveson.com/TMCC_Hookup/tn_TMCCPowerMasterHookup.jpg |
| "Cimarron & Tall Timbers RR" | Tom Troughton's terrific Sn3 layout, with many kit construction details. | http://home.earthlink.net/~tomt491/Home.html |
| "My Flyer Trains" | Chuck Harrington's excellent AF site, including most of the Gilbert catalogs! | http://www.myflyertrains.org |
| "S-Trains" | Paul Yorke's Website | http://www.trainweb.org/s-trains/ |
| "S-Scale Model Railroading" | Craig O'Connell's Website | http://www.trainweb.org/crocon/sscale.html |
| "S-Scale Model Trains" | Roy Hoffman's Website | http://www.s-scaletrains.com/ |
| "Gilbert American Flyer" | Tom Barker's Website | http://people.rit.edu/tbbeqa/GAF.html |
| NASG | Nat'l. Assn. of S-Gaugers Website | http://www.nasg.org |
| Bristol S-Gaugers | My local club's Website | www.bristol-s-gauge.com |
| "All-Aboard" Site | American Flyer All-Aboard Scenic Panels; 1965-67 | www.trainweb.org/allaboardsets/ |
| Plasticville Collector's Association | Good reference site, with color photos. | http://www.plasticvilleusa.org |
| B&M RR Historical Society | B&M Railroad | http://members.verizon.net/~vze264n3/bmrrhs/ |
| Conrail Cyclopedia | Conrail | http://crcyc.railfan.net/home.html |
| Dallee Electronics | Model RR Electronics(*) | http://www.dallee.com/ |
| Roy Inman's Union Station website (KC, Missouri) | Photo Gallery (*) | http://www.unionstationphotos.com |
| American Rails | An informational A to Z resource guide to American railroads. | http://www.american-rails.com |
| Fallen Flag RR Photos | Photo Gallery | http://www.dnaco.net/~gelwood/ |
| Flying Yankee Streamliner | Restoration Project | http://www.flyingyankee.com/fyintro.html |
| Pioneer Zephyr Streamliner | Chicago Museum of Science & Industry | http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/zephyr/index.html |
| Model RR Magazine Index | Index to Publications | http://index.mrmag.com/ |
| Internet Train Club | OnLine RR Site | http://www.trainclub.com/ |
| "1:64 Modeling Guide" magazine | Emphasis on scale, not highrail. From RLN Publishing. Quarterly. | |
| RR Info.com | Good reference site | http://www.railroadinfo.com/ |
| "ThorTrains" | A great multi-topic RR site, including many layout plans in all scales | http://www.thortrains.net/index.htm |
| Layouts for A.F. Track | Track Plans for Am. Flyer | http://thortrains.hypermart.net/flyrlay1.htm |
| And more S track plans | http://www.thortrains.net/sgauge/sglaydex.html | |
| Gilbert A.F. Store Display Layouts | From 1953 | http://www.myflyertrains.org/AF_Catalogs/D1705/AF_catalog_index1.htm |
| From 1956 | http://www.myflyertrains.org/AF_Catalogs/D1882/AF_catalog_index1.htm | |
| Sibley's (NY) Dept. Store layout; 1950 | http://myflyertrains.org/gallery/DepartmentStore | |
| MapQuest | Road Maps & Trip Planner | http://www.mapquest.com/ |
| NorthEast Rails | RR Photos in the Northeast | http://www.northeast.railfan.net/ |
| RR Movies | Films involving Trains ! | http://www.spikesys.com/Trains/rly_movs.html |
| Best-of-Show Model Builders | Construction tips and supplies in multiple gauges, including S. | http://www.bestofshowmodelbuilders.com/ |
| River Raisin Models | Brass S-Scale Models (*) | http://riverraisinmodels.com/index.html |
| International Railway Links | Links to hundreds of RR sites! | http://www.tadlane.com/rrlinks.htm |
| S-Scale Rolling Stock | Index to what's been made in S-Scale | http://www.trainweb.org/mhrr/ho-s-o/sprotos2.html |
| Train Collector | John & Robin Vanacore's used AF and Lionel trains (*) | http://www.afstrains.com/ |
| Dave's Trains | Postwar (1945-1969) Lionel trains, and very unusual Soviet Union O-gauge trains. Service & repair available. No S-gauge. | http://www.davestrains.com |
| Trains.com | General Model RR Reference | http://www.trains.com/home.asp |
| TCA | Train Collectors Assn. | http://www.traincollectors.org/ |
| NETCA | TCA, New England Division | http://netca.org/ |
| Am. Flyer Trains | Dave Blum's website (*) | http://www.americanflyertrains.com |
| Amherst Railway Society | Biggest RR Show in N.E. | http://www.amherstrail.org/ |
| Greenberg Train Shows | East coast train shows | http://www.greenbergshows.com/ |
| Classic Toy Trains magazine covers | Larry Gilbert's scans of all the CTT color covers, beginning with the 1987 Premier Issue. |
http://www.fototime |
| An interview with Nat Polk (Polk's Model Craft Hobbies) | A terrific history of the toy train industry, as told by Nat Polk, who knew all the industry big-wigs! |
http://www.aristocr |
| Display Cabinets and Cases | Solid wood construction. Nicely made, and reasonable ! (*) | http://www.superdisplays.net |
| Bob's Am Flyer Operator Equipment | Classic American Flyer/Lionel trains for your working layouts (*) | http://americanflyertrains4u.com |
| Sunset Valley Railroad | Pneumatic Air-control systems for switch/turnout operation | http://www.svrronline.com/PneumaticSwitch.html |
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TWO RETAIL LOCATIONS !
Our mail-order and retail "S"-only location: 6 Storeybrooke Drive; Newburyport, MA
01950
Tuesdays through Thursdays, & Saturdays, 2-5 PM, EST.
Our
all-gauge retail location, located in Bo-Mar Hall; Rte 1; Wells,
Maine
Open 10 AM - 5 PM, 7 days per week !
(Closed Wednesdays, November through March)
(NOTE that we are not present in this location; it is a multi-dealer co-op in
which we have sales space.)
Call Toll Free: 888-708-0782 - Orders only, please!
Or 978-465-8798 for all other calls.
FAX: 978-465-8798
E-Mail: doug@portlines.com
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