Shell
O SCALE · HO SCALE
An accurate printed shell and bottom chassis, ready to finish for your own route and era.
- Accurate O / HO scale dimensions
- Basic bottom chassis included
- Perfect base for custom paint jobs
O HO Scale models of the New York City subway
Museum-grade, 3D-printed NYC subway cars and elevated structures — from static display shells to fully powered trains with real Alstom sound.
Every generation of the NYC subway — from the World’s Fair Redbirds to the brand-new R211. HO shells from $110.
The legendary Redbird. Flushing Line icon, retired 2003.
The straightened slant — a cult favorite of the B Division.
Star of “The French Connection.” Last of the married pairs.
The 75-footer workhorse of Queens Boulevard.
Stainless steel classic of the Broadway–7th Ave local.
The heavyweight 75-footer of the Brighton Line express.
The new-tech icon — now available fully powered with real Alstom sound.
Bright, FIND-display modern car of the 8th Ave line.
The newest car in the system — wide doors, digital signage.
Choose an HO shell or take an O-scale car from shell to a fully powered build.
O SCALE · HO SCALE
An accurate printed shell and bottom chassis, ready to finish for your own route and era.
LAYOUT-READY · O SCALE
A fully painted shell on a finished chassis — ready to roll onto your layout the day it arrives.
MOTORIZED · REAL SOUND
The full experience: dual motors, ProtoSound 2/3 audio and LED lighting. Runs on MTH DCS systems out of the box.
HO scale: detailed shell + bottom chassis for custom mounting or static display (no trucks/lighting at this size).
Put your fleet where it belongs — up on the el.
Don’t see your car? We take custom requests — any NYC car class, any era, O or HO scale. Tell us what you want to run and we’ll build it.
We listened to the community. Five upgrades across the whole line.
New automated production cut shell prices — savings passed straight to you.
A new manufacturing partner minimizes diagonal print lines on every shell.
Shortened car-to-car distances for a more realistic consist.
Trucks and drives built to work with the MTH ecosystem you already own.
Simplified four-point diagonal mounting — plus step-by-step assembly videos.
Frequently asked questions.
O scale (1:48) is the larger format — big, detailed, and available assembled or powered. HO scale (1:87) is roughly half the size: a detailed shell and bottom chassis for custom mounting or static display.
A faster, automated print at about 30% lower cost. Dimensions stay accurate, but you’ll see more layer lines and surface texture — ideal if you plan to prime, sand or repaint anyway. Includes a basic bottom chassis (no end gates).
A fully painted shell on a finished chassis, a custom LED interior lighting board, and MTH-style non-powered trucks with covers matched to each car type. Ready for your layout out of the box.
Powered builds add dual motors and a ProtoSound 2 or 3 board with real train audio, plus LED lighting and MTH-style trucks. They’re compatible with MTH DCS control systems.
Yes — custom requests are our favorite part. Email us with the car class, scale, and build level you want.
Yes. The new four-point diagonal mounting system makes assembly much simpler, and we publish step-by-step assembly videos.