O HO Scale models of the New York City subway

RIDE IT. BUILD IT.

Museum-grade, 3D-printed NYC subway cars and elevated structures — from static display shells to fully powered trains with real Alstom sound.

⚠ SERVICE NOTICE — NEW: R142 2 train with full sound package · real Alstom sounds · ProtoSound 3   ●   SHELL PRICES CUT ~30% with the new automated production line   ●   MTH-compatible trucks & DCS support   ●   ⚠ SERVICE NOTICE — NEW: R142 2 train with full sound package · real Alstom sounds · ProtoSound 3   ●   SHELL PRICES CUT ~30% with the new automated production line   ●   MTH-compatible trucks & DCS support   ●  

THE FLEET

Every generation of the NYC subway — from the World’s Fair Redbirds to the brand-new R211. HO shells from $110.

R142 and R62 trains, fresh off the printer 3D Subway trains on the layout Finished 3D Subway build

CHOOSE YOUR SERVICE

Choose an HO shell or take an O-scale car from shell to a fully powered build.

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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
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Powered — ProtoSound

MOTORIZED · REAL SOUND

The full experience: dual motors, ProtoSound 2/3 audio and LED lighting. Runs on MTH DCS systems out of the box.

  • Dual-motor drive
  • ProtoSound 2 or 3 — Realistic propulsion sound packages
  • MTH DCS compatible
Shop powered

HO scale: detailed shell + bottom chassis for custom mounting or static display (no trucks/lighting at this size).

EL & SUBWAY STRUCTURES

Put your fleet where it belongs — up on the el.

★ YOUR CUSTOM TRAIN NOW
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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.

REBUILT, LIKE THE SIGNAL SYSTEM

We listened to the community. Five upgrades across the whole line.

Lower prices

New automated production cut shell prices — savings passed straight to you.

Cleaner prints

A new manufacturing partner minimizes diagonal print lines on every shell.

Tighter coupling

Shortened car-to-car distances for a more realistic consist.

MTH compatibility

Trucks and drives built to work with the MTH ecosystem you already own.

Easier assembly

Simplified four-point diagonal mounting — plus step-by-step assembly videos.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Frequently asked questions.

What’s the difference between O scale and HO scale?+

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.

What is the “low quality” shell option?+

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).

What do assembled O scale cars include?+

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.

How do powered trains work?+

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.

Can you build a car that isn’t in the shop?+

Yes — custom requests are our favorite part. Email us with the car class, scale, and build level you want.

Is there help with assembly?+

Yes. The new four-point diagonal mounting system makes assembly much simpler, and we publish step-by-step assembly videos.