Update on Current Howe Truss Kit
A product update for modelers following the O-scale Howe Truss boxcar kit.
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THE ART OF MODEL RAILROADINGRailroad heritage,
Railroad heritage,
crafted in miniature.
Carefully engineered HO and O scale model railroad kits for the serious hobbyist — inspired by the railways that shaped a nation.
MODEL RAILROAD KITS
Made for the serious modeler
Southern Car & Foundry offers finely detailed rolling stock and model building materials for enthusiasts who appreciate prototype accuracy.
HO Scale Rolling Stock
Detailed passenger and freight car models to enrich your HO-scale layout.
Explore collection →O Scale Rolling StockHistoric rolling stock subjects interpreted for the larger O scale.
Explore collection →Fine Model EngineeringResin casting, laser-cut parts and fine-detail construction methods.
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OUR APPROACH
Built with a respect for the prototype.
Our mission is to engineer railway kits that are both prototypically accurate and approachable to build.
Working from Central Florida, Southern Car & Foundry creates rolling stock, structures and details using techniques including resin casting, chemical milling and laser cutting.
Learn About Us →THE CATALOG
See all kits →Featured model railroad kits
Discover selected historical listings from the Southern Car & Foundry collection.
FROM THE WORKBENCH
Visit the blog →News from Southern Car & Foundry
Announcements, kit developments and notes for model railroad enthusiasts.
New O Scale Boxcar Kit, Howe Truss
An alternate ARA-design boxcar kit with reverse Dreadnaught ends and a Murphy radial roof.
Read article →Re-Release of HO Harriman Kits
News of returning Harriman head-end model kits for HO-scale railroaders.
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