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H O scale model plans

Detailed set of scaled plans, enabling true "scratch-built" construction.

model railroad scaled plans

Accurately scaled templates, allowing you to trace out and build to your choice of materials

cardstock tutorial guide

Illustrated 12 page Generic Construction Guide plus 11 page Cardstock Modeling Guide.

cardstock model kit

Free Cardstock/Hybrid version available with purchase of scale plans. Examples:Plan 835, Plan 606

We reserve the right to revoke this offer at our discretion.

All of our plans print to letter size paper.

About cardstock versions...

* Pre-colored printable cardstock patterns are included as a free bonus and are not factored in to the cost of the plans. Click here for details. Colors may differ from models shown.  Contact us for color information and availability on individual plans. The Intellectual Property License Agreement allows you to print multiple copies for your own personal use, as well as construct multiple copies or variations, for your personal use, of each Plan purchased.

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HO Scale sawmill model kit

Front View ¦ Side View ¦ Rear View ¦ Head Rig

Plan 1924 - Arrow Creek Sawmill

PDF Plan package: $9.95

The "Pacific Northwest", which included British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon, was home to some of the largest Douglas Fir, cedar, hemlock, and other species of softwood in the world. What was originally an encumbrance to the settlers arriving from Europe wanting to farm the areas soon became one of their most valuable commodities. In some cases, trees were actually burned in order to prepare the land for farming, but once farming was established, logging and lumber mills began to appear.

The Arrow Creek sawmill, one of many small steam powered sawmills, used a converted "donkey" engine from a logging camp. The mill was later converted to electricity.

Evan Designs MB program templates available

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Greymouth Signal Box using Model Builder

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N Scale Oil Refinery

Plan 2088 - Oil Refinery

PDF Plan package (all six structures): $19.95

This project can be constructed in a variety of scales using balsa, styrene, and easily obtainable materials such as dowels and tubing. Plan includes six structures: two storage tanks, two distillation towers, furnace, and heat exchanger. The N scale version shown uses styrene railings, ladder, and stairs.

Due to the complexity and numerous possible configurations of refinery layouts, piping schematics are not included, and will be up to the individual modeler to determine. Painted electrical wiring can be used.

* Note: This plan is for scratch building six various refinery structures and includes scaled plans and traceable templates - there are no cardstock or MB versions with this plan.

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HO scale coal mine

Plan 2098 - Kaymoor Coal Mine

PDF Plan package (all four structures): $19.95

Since long before the Industrial Revolution coal has been a primary source of energy for both homes and industry, and continues to play an important role in the economy of many regions.

The Kaymoor Mine and processing plant in West Virginia employed more than 800 workers in the early 1900’s, with operations coming to an end in the early 1960’s. The small local town site once served by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad ultimately became one of many coal mile ghost towns.

The complete package includes plans of four main structures, connecting passages, chutes, and loading booms as shown. This set comes in a compressed file package. You will need WinZip or similar free program to unzip.

* Note: The cardstock version (shown) will require some balsa pieces

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Note: If purchased individually, remaining component plans, templates, and cardstock items will be sent separately at no cost, upon completion of purchase of Plan 498, Plan 1398, Plan 1498, and Plan 1898.

HO scale coal mine

Plan 1898 - Coal Mine Headhouse

PDF Plan package: $9.95

(included in Plan 2098)

The Kaymoor Mine and processing plant model is a significant project. By purchasing the major components separately you have the opportunity to stretch the project over a longer period of time, or to use any of the structures in a different capacity.

This model plan package covers both the upper and lower components of the headhouse, as shown.

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scale model coal mine kit coal mine

Plan 1498 - Coal Mine Washing House

PDF Plan package: $7.95

(included in Plan 2098)

The Kaymoor Mine and processing plant model is a significant project. By purchasing the major components separately you have the opportunity to stretch the project over a longer period of time, or to use any of the structures in a different capacity.

This model plan package covers the wash house only. Loading booms and A-frame are included with Plan 2098.

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Scale model coal mine

Plan 1398 - Coal Mine Screening House

PDF Plan package: $7.95

(included in Plan 2098)

The Kaymoor Mine and processing plant model is a significant project. By purchasing the major components separately you have the opportunity to stretch the project over a longer period of time, or to use any of the structures in a different capacity.

This model plan package covers the screening house only. Conveyor and Coal intake rooms are included with Plan 2098.

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HO scale model coal mine

Plan 498 - Coal Storage Tank

PDF Plan package: $8.95

(included in Plan 2098)

The Kaymoor Mine and processing plant model is a significant project. By purchasing the major components separately you have the opportunity to stretch the project over a longer period of time, or to use any of the structures in a different capacity.

This model plan package covers the storage tank and hopper only. Chutes and conveyor room are included with Plan 2098.

Evan Designs MB program templates available

Download plans in either N, HO, OO, or O Scale
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All of our plans print to standard 8 1/2" x 11" paper. See the Q & A page for details.

Download the FREE window and door template.  Simplify locating and cutting out door and window openings.


HO scale model Feed Mill scale plans

Plan 2978 - Johnson's Feed Mill

PDF Plan package: $19.95

Feed mills such as this one started showing up in North America in the late 1800’s, where farmers could bring in some of their grain crops and go home with processed feeds for their livestock.

This package includes plans for four buildings, plus a 130 Ton Storage Silo, a 300 Ton Storage Silo, cyclone dust extractor, and a grain elevator/distributor.

This is the cardstock version with scratch built balsa elevator and cyclone.

Evan Designs MB program templates available

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cardstock model grain silos in O Scale

Plan 558 - Silos

PDF Plan package: $8.95

Included are plans for a 130 Ton Storage Silo, a 300 Ton Storage Silo, cyclone dust extractor (simplified), and an elevator/distributor. These models were designed for the feed mill but could be used for other industrial models.

A combination of balsa, styrene or basswood and cardstock or other sheet material will be required. (*Note: These plans are included in Plan 2978 but can be purchased as Plan 558)

Download plans in either N, HO, OO, or O Scale
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Low-relief Structures:

HO scale low-relief cardstock buildings

Complete Set ¦ 1 ¦ 2 ¦ 3 ¦ 4

Plan 2020 - Low-relief Cardstock Backgrounds

PDF Printable package: $8.95 (includes all four)

"Low relief" backdrops provide a quick and cost effective way to enhance your model train layout. They also help to create a nice transition between our other three dimensional structures and the final backdrop or back wall of the train room. You can print out multiple copies, or combine them with Plan 2060 - "Low-relief" Industrial Buildings to quickly populate a commercial or industrial section of your model railroad plan.

This package contains color cardstock printouts only, (Office Building, Federal Building, Textile Mill,General Store). There are no scaled plans or traceable templates with this package. All scales print to standard letter size paper. Some assembly will be required.

Download plans in either N, HO, OO, or O Scale
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low relief model train structure

Plan 2060 - "Low-relief" Industrial Buildings

PDF Printable package: $10.95 (includes all four)

Low relief structures can create a high density look with a relatively small building footprint. Common placement of low-relief structures is at the rear of a layout, usually adjacent the backdrop. This set of four industrial low relief structures can be done separately as individual buildings, or in a row to create an industrial block. With a bit of manipulation, the patterns could be mirrored and modified to create complete structures. (*includes 'photo-texture' cardstock sheets)

Image shown is the included cardstock version done in N scale.

* Package includes scaled plans and traceable templates as well as color cardstock printouts.

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