Aster Hobby USA LLC was established in January, 2002 as exclusive US Importer & Distributor for live steam locomotive models and accessories manufactured by Aster Hobby Co. Inc. of Yokohama, Japan. It is our goal to continue the promotion of Aster live steam locomotives as well as provide the service needs for these mechanical marvels. Since 1975, the name Aster has been known by Gauge One live steam locomotive enthusiasts and collectors alike. From the introduction of Great Britain's " Schools Class" to today's Chesapeake & Ohio "H8 Allegheny", the improvement in quality and complexity of Aster locomotives has never stopped, and new challenging designs are continuing to inspire our imagination of the great steam locomotive era.

" Railroad Supply Corporation specializes in producing large scale steam and diesel locomotives, track and accessories. Steam locomotives we produce are the popular Central Pacific #173 - a 4-4-0 American configuration, a B&O C16a 0-4-0 Switcher modeled after #99, and the C16 0-4-0 Saddle Tank (Dock side), a 2-6-0 Baldwin and a 2-8-0 Consolidation. Along with steam locomotives, Railroad supply offers a line of "Diesel" locomotives, including the SD-35, GP 40, F7 and the smaller GE-25 Ton Industrial Switcher, all with smooth and dependable hydrostatic drive systems... " more

" Welcome to Little Engines of California and to what we think is one of the most exciting and rewarding hobbies around! Nowhere else can you experience the joy of creating something that lives and breathes! Something that has a life of its own! If anyone doubts how rewarding this hobby is, all one has to do is look into a child’s face when a live steam locomotive passes by. There are few things that will hold a child’s attention and interest. You will also experience unparallel comradery. There are hundreds of clubs and tens of thousands of members not only across the country, but around the world. You will find many of these clubs in our Links section of our web site..." more

" Accucraft Trains was incorporated in Mountain View, California in 1994 with a belief that superb railroad models should be based on stringent design principles, precision manufacturing and uncompromised reliability. Furthermore, we feel that every model we deliver should evoke a sense of pride in the heritage of the American railroad. Therefore, all models are designed and built to exacting standards from carefully researched plans and prototype measurements. Every effort is made to assure quality of each part. Accucraft Trains guarantees customer satisfaction. " more about Accuraft Trains