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; $10.00
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.
AJCC C&NW Gondola w/shredded steel load and Accumate couplers; Used in box: $12.50
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 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: $20.00
Hard-to-find Walthers Coil Car. New, never run on layout, 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 Airslide Hopper, Ann Arbor reporting marks w/Graffiti; $12.50
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.
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.
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.
AJCC N&W Gondola w/shredded steel load and Accumate couplers; Used in box: $12.50
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.
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.