ScaleTrains
We are thrilled to welcome ScaleTrains as a major sponsor of the 2026 National T-TRAK Layout!
Our Brands
Musem Quality™ models are historically accurate replicas of the most famous locomotives in North American railroading history. Exhaustive research and a commitment to perfection combine to create the ultimate scale model. Museum Quality trains establish new standards which make them just as legendary as the original.
The Rivet Counter™ line strives to create the most accurately detailed models imaginable. The real-world counterpart is meticulously researched to ensure prototype fidelity. Each model features numerous factory applied parts including roadname and road number specific details whenever possible.
Fox Valley Models™ is the intersection of value and accuracy, giving modelers quality options to recreate their favorite railroad(s). Designed to capture the spirit of the prototype, Fox Valley Models include separately applied railroad-specific details whenever possible.
Operator™ trains are built for modelers who enio running high-quality, realistic trains at an affordable price. Designed from builder's drawings and photographs, Operator models have fewer factory-applied parts and simplified printing. For added versatility, super-detail parts are available separately.
Welcome to Rebel Rails!
Welcome to our on-line store. Established in 1989, with safe and simple ordering, we have been a Railfan favorite for decades, You'll find our railroad categories easy to navigate, and viewing the thousands of historical signs, tees, mugs and more is not only easy, but fun. Finding your favorite railroad is a snap.
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Showcase Miniatures
Welcome to Showcase Miniatures
Located in Tuskegee, Alabama, Showcase Miniatures, a premier railroad model kit and manufacturing company, has provided highest quality model railroad accessories since 1995. Our products are produced to exacting degrees, using tried and true manufacturing methods, as well as new state of the art processes.
Walter Vail is Showcase Miniatures' current designer and producer of models and kits. As a young boy many years ago, and not being able to afford to dash out and buy the latest toy, Walter started making his own toys. And now today, he continues to make his own toys and contributes his talents to Showcase Miniatures. Walter has designed many models and kits for companies such as C-in-C Soft Metal Casting, GHQ, FASA and Ral-Partha. His talents were featured in FineScale Modeler Magazine in 1986 exhibiting his techniques of scratch building tiny science-fiction models. We know you will enjoy the products from Showcase Miniatures as they reflect this exceptional talent in fidelity of scale.
To Our Valued Customer
Many of the products we produce require assembly, painting or glueing. In the process of building our models we hope that you use proper caution and precautionary measures. If for some reason you are planning on trimming or modifying our models please work safely with tools and materials. The products contained in your order are made of soft metal, plastic resin and/or plywood. When sanding plywood or soft metal be sure to properly clean up when you are finished. Keep your models and related hobby tools stored in a safe place that can not be easily accessed by children.
The models and kits produced by Showcase Miniatures are intended for model builders 15 years and older.