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Create Your Own Model Railroad Buildings & Structures - Scratch building made easier! view catalog


Print - Trace - Cut out - Assemble:
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See our Alphabetical List of over 100 Scale Plans

  • N Scale
  • HO Scale
  • OO Scale
  • O Scale
  • Garden Scale


  • HO scale country storePlan 1140
  • HO scale Coal TowerPlan 1042
  • N scale control towerPlan 1144
  • HO Scale grain elevatorPlan 1166
  • HO Scale buildingPlan 1598
  • N scale RefineryPlan 2088
  • N Scale model train buildingPlan 1046
HO scale building plans1 O scale model railroad coal tower2 O scale model train control tower3 HO Scale grain elevator4 HO scale scratch built garage5 N scale Refinery6 N Scale GTP Depot7

All Structure images on this site are photos of actual scale models.

An affordable alternative to expensive kits

scalemodelbuildings.co provides a bridge between 'scratch-built' and kit structures. Our scaled plan sets include traceable patterns and templates, as well as a pictorial guide to help even a novice model builder create realistic scale model structures for a Model Railroad layout or diorama.

To help you get started, our plans are ranked in one of three basic skill levels, (basic, moderate or advanced).

Building from scratch may be easier than you think!

Unlike kits, when you build from scratch you are not paying extra for pre-cut materials, step by step instructions, or a detailed materials list. Instead, you get the details you need, the choice to use whatever building materials you prefer, and the freedom to customize as you like.

Check out our Catalog of over 100 Scale Plans


"I love the plans because they can be built out of any material!"
- Frank M, Middletown DE

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Check out our bonus Cardstock versions..
scardstock model Central Ontario Railway station
printable cardstock kit O scale buildings
ready to assemble printable O scale cardstock kit
assemble printable O scale cardstock kit
assembled cardstock model train buildings

Subject to availability, with each purchase we will also include a FREE printable Cardstock or cardstock/hybrid version. See catalog description for availability.

We specialize in providing comprehensive scaled plans for scratch building, but the bonus ready to print cardstock or 'hybrid' versions can be used as a mock-up placeholder, or stand-alone structure.

Also available on request are WMF template files importable into Model Builder ® software.

(The cardstock versions and Model Builder Templates are 'Free Gift with purchase' offers and are not factored into the price of the plan packages. We reserve the right to discontinue these free offers at any time. Click here for details and to see examples.


View our On-line Catalog of Model Railroad Structure Plans

We have over one hundred N Scale 1:160, HO Scale 1:87, OO Scale 1:76, and O Scale 1:48 plans,  templates, and Cardstock patterns. Click to download the printable PDF files so you can get started on your next project. Modelling in Z, TT, or S scales? Visit our tutorial on Z Scale, TT Scale, S Scale and 1:10(RC) scale models.

Member National Model Railroad Association Instant Downloads!  Place your order, pay securely with PayPal - even if you don't have a PayPal account. Download your plans immediately to get started on your next project! Plans are in PDF format and can be opened and printed using any PDF reader on PC or Mac computers. Visit our scale plans catalog pages to see dozens of plans available in several scales. PayPal Acceptance Mark

Garden Scale Plans - see our companion site: www.ScaleModelBuildings.com



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All Structure images on this site are photos of actual scale models

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