n scale
model railroads of michigan
surplus shop: one-of-a-kind, limited availability
Welcome to my N Scale Surplus Shop! This is not a business enterprise, it is only a place for me to offer excess model railroad equipment, parts and supplies as I clear out some of my accumulated inventory. As my modeling skills and preferences have refined over the years, some of the models I purchased, built, painted, weathered, or otherwise modified in the past are no longer needed. In many cases, because my interest in the different eras of Michigan Railroads has shifted, certain cars or locomotives no longer fit my timeline. In other cases, I'm just getting rid of duplicate cars or locomotives, now that modern N Scale manufacturing has produced more Ann Arbor equipment and DCC/Sound technology has improved. In all cases, anything I list for sale will be fairly priced, accurately described, securely packaged, and shipped via USPS to US post office addresses only. Each listing will have a description, price, and an e-mail link for initiating a purchase. Availability and payment details will be provided in response to any e-mail inquiry. I will accept PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. Fixed shipping/handling of $5/item, or FREE shipping/handling for any order totaling $25 or more!
Atlas PS2 Hopper, Rio Grande reporting marks w/heavy weathering; $8.50
Older Atlas stock, used for trial/error weathering. Road name didn't match up with Midwestern theme. Never run on layout, has knuckle couplers and comes in jewel case.
Micro-Trains N&W Caboose #562748; custom cupola and rear marker light: NIB $70.00
Customized M-T caboose with scratch-built Wabash-style streamlined cupola and functional flashing rear marker light. Marker light operates by magnetic reed switch and battery (installed). Extra battery included in jewel case.
Micro-Trains State of Michigan Boxcar; unopened New in Box (021 00 395): $15.00
Car #31 of the Micro-Trains United States collection, the State of Michigan boxcar features the state flower (apple blossom) and the state bird (Robin) on a silver carbody. Comes in original jewel case.
Micro-Trains Michigan Central Boxcar; unopened New in Box (MTL43060): $12.50
Micro-Trains 40' wood boxcar with "door and half" access on both sides. Painted in a Michigan Central (MC) road name, it also features a NYC logo representing NYC ownership of the MC. Comes in original jewel case.
Walthers ATSF Coil Car w/covers;
New in Box: $15.00
Hard-to-find Walthers Coil Car. New, never run on layout, but upgraded with Micro-Trains trucks/couplers. Coil cover style does not fit my 60s, 70s, or 80s era. Comes in original manufacturer's box.
Atlas NYC Caboose #17718 w/MTL couplers; New in Box: $15.00
Atlas NYC Caboose. New, never run on layout, factory-equipped with MTL couplers. Intended to run with my other NYC equipment but then obtained a MTL caboose. Comes in original manufacturer's jewel case.
Tichy GS Gondola Kit, no trucks/couplers;
Undecorated, New in Box (#1): $7.00
Rare Tichy Train Group General Service Gondola Kit. Purchased for DTI ballast gondola conversions along with Dimi-Trains models but opted to build the Dimi-Trains kits. Tichy model kit #1 (undecorated) new in original box.
AJCC N&W Gondola w/shredded steel load and Accumate couplers; Used in box: $7.50
Nice model when I got it, but have since moved on to MTL, Bluford Shops, and Trainworx gondolas for my fleet. Very lightly used and re-packaged in original box.
Atlas Conrail 3-bay Hopper #885043 w/MTL couplers; Used in Box: $9.00
Duplicate model in a sea of 3-bay hoppers that weren't worth re-numbering. Lightly used, upgraded trucks/couplers. Comes in original manufacturer's jewel case.
Atlas Nacionales de Mexico RS-1 (Shell Only);
New, no Box: $15.00
Purchased only for upgraded Atlas RS-1 chassis and motor for one of my Ann Arbor locomotive upgrade projects. Shell was carefully removed intact with all window glazing, railings, and Accumate couplers.
Atlas Airslide Hopper, Ann Arbor reporting marks w/Graffiti; $8.50
My least favorite type of rail car and a very early dry transfer lettering set, masked with graffiti decals and weathering. Has Accumate couplers and comes in jewel case.
Walthers Ann Arbor Bulkhead Flat #939; custom painted/lettered in box: $10.00
Standard black Walthers bulkhead flat, stripped and decaled with correct Ann Arbor reporting marks and car number. Fitted with Micro-Trains couplers and comes in clear jewel case with padding.
Micro-Trains Triple Dome Shell Tank Car; unopened New in Box (066 00 012): $15.00
Micro-Trains triple dome tank car, originally bought for a planned tank car conversion project, upon arrival the domes on the Micro-Trains car were too small for my intended purpose. Comes in original jewel case.
Micro-Trains Painted/Unlettered RPO; unopened New in Box: $15.00
Micro-Trains RPO, factory-painted Pullman green but unlettered. Purchased with intent to assemble either an Ann Arbor passenger train or a Chessie Steam Special, then found better options. Comes in original jewel case.
Walthers Milwaukee Road Logging Flat;
used/repaired in original box: $12.50
Hard-to-find Walthers Logging Flat Car. Bought used for parts but then found other donor cars. Upgraded with magnetic knuckle couplers and repaired log racks. Comes in original manufacturer's box.
Frisco Hopper #90491 w/MTL trucks and couplers; New in Box: $10.00
Received as gift with Rapido couplers, upgraded with MTL trucks/couplers, but never run on layout as road name and color scheme are not consistent with my Midwestern theme. Comes in original manufacturer's box.
Tichy GS Gondola Kit, no trucks/couplers;
Undecorated, New in Box (#2): $7.00
Rare Tichy Train Group General Service Gondola Kit. Purchased for DTI ballast gondola conversions along with Dimi-Trains models but opted to build the Dimi-Trains kits. Tichy model kit #2 (undecorated) new in original box.
AJCC C&NW Gondola w/shredded steel load and Accumate couplers; Used in box: $7.50
Nice model when I got it, but have since moved on to MTL, Bluford Shops, and Trainworx gondolas for my fleet. Very lightly used and re-packaged in original box.
Micro-Trains RailBox Boxcar #14708;
unopened New in Box: $10.00
Micro-Trains RailBox box car, originally bought to supplement mid-70s box car fleet. Upon arrival, I just didn't like the shade of RailBox yellow on this particular car. Never run, comes in original jewel case.
Kato RS-1 (Shell Only);
New, no Box: $15.00
Purchased only to convert chassis into a dummy/sound unit. Shell was carefully removed intact with all window glazing, railings, and converted to Accumate couplers.