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O-Gauge Grade Crossing – Tube Track Friendly Realistic Asphalt Texture | Fits Lionel & Other O-Gauge Track If you like the look and reliability of classic O-gauge tube track, there’s no reason to give it up just to make a good-looking grade crossing. This O-gauge grade crossing is designed specifically to work with Lionel tube track and other O-gauge track systems, while preserving the original character of traditional layouts and dramatically improving appearance. Once installed and landscaped, it looks like a real paved road crossing the right-of-way — not a piece of molded plastic dropped between the rails. Real asphalt look — not smooth plastic The road surface has a true asphalt-style texture: Not smooth No visible print lines No shiny plastic appearance It has the slightly rough, matte look of real pavement, which blends naturally with ballast, scenery, and weathering. The crossing represents a two-lane road, correctly proportioned for O-gauge layouts. Designed to reduce derailments One of the most distinctive features of this crossing is the use of machine-cut PLA “rubber” infill strips placed between the rails. These strips: Fill the gaps between track rails Eliminate hard edges that can catch wheel flanges Reduce derailments at the crossing Provide a forgiving surface instead of rigid plastic or wood This makes the crossing both more realistic and more operationally friendly. Track-height friendly profile The road surface tapers down to approximately 1 mm at the edges Matches the height of the surrounding track and scenery Transitions cleanly into road plates, foam, or layout surface No abrupt steps or awkward shimming required. Modular road system compatible Matching road plate sections made from the same textured material are available separately, allowing you to extend the roadway naturally beyond the crossing for a continuous, realistic scene. The photos also show TwistLock O-gauge ties, which are part of a separate listing and are not included with this item. Summary This grade crossing is designed for modelers who: Want to keep classic O-gauge tube track Care about realistic road appearance Want smoother operation through crossings Prefer solutions that look original, not modern plastic Once installed and landscaped, it reads immediately as a real road crossing a real railroad — and it operates as well as it looks.

Twist-Lock Track Fasteners – S Gauge – Fits American Flyer Track 60-Pack (Covers 10 Track Sections) – Made in Oregon – Free Shipping If you run S-gauge track and want it to stay tight, look right, and still be easy to work with, these were designed for exactly that. Twist-Lock fasteners are supplemental S-gauge track fasteners designed to work with standard tubular track. They install without taking the track apart and without changing the original look or geometry of the track. To install, you simply lift the track slightly, slide the fastener under the rails between existing ties, set it in place, and twist to lock. No snaps. No clips. No moving parts to wear out or break. WHAT YOU GET • 60 Twist-Lock fasteners (S gauge) • Covers 10 full sections of track (6 fasteners per section) • Free shipping One full print equals one full pack. No fillers, no odd counts. COMPATIBILITY • Vintage American Flyer-gauge tubular track • Straight and curved sections Photos show Twist-Lock fasteners installed American Flyer HOW THEY WORK Each fastener slides up over the rail flange and holds it from underneath, using the same basic principle as real railroad spikes in wooden ties. Once twisted into place, it stays tight during operation. When changes are needed, the fastener simply twists back out. Twist-Lock fasteners can be installed, removed, repositioned, and reused at any time — even after the track is already down — making them ideal for layouts that evolve or get fine-tuned over time. All locking happens internally. From above, the track keeps its classic tubular appearance. INSTALLATION (NO TEARDOWN REQUIRED) You do not need to remove track from your layout. • Lift the track slightly • Slide the fastener under the rails • Set it in place • Twist to lock To move or remove it, just twist it back out. APPEARANCE (DESIGNED TO MATCH FACTORY TRACK) • Same outside profile as original tubular ties • Same rail height as factory track • No raised edges or bulky add-ons • Blends naturally with existing metal ties • From above and from the outside, they are visually unobtrusive They look like part of the track, not something added later. REUSABLE & LAYOUT-FRIENDLY • Twist in to lock, twist out to remove • Easily repositioned without removing track • Fully reusable again and again • Secure during operation, easy to adjust when needed • No permanent hardware Ideal for builders who like flexibility. COST ADVANTAGE This 60-pack covers 10 sections for under $18, which works out to about $1.80 per section. That lets you use used or basic track, improve how securely it stays in place, and keep a realistic tubular look — all for far less than buying new premium track. DESIGN & MANUFACTURING NOTE Twist-Lock fasteners were invented by someone who has been involved with Lionel and American Flyer trains for nearly 70 years — starting as a kid and continuing through a lifetime of building, modifying, repairing, and running O-gauge layouts. Every detail, including matching the original tie dimensions and outside profile, comes from decades of hands-on experience working with tubular track on real layouts. Twist-Lock fasteners are made and shipped from Oregon by Cinder Shops. IDEAL FOR • American Flyer-S gauge layouts • Upgrading used or vintage track • Club layouts • Builders who want secure rails without permanent hardware Cinder Streets This item is part of our Cinder Streets system. See our other listings for matching Cinder Streets accessories, including asphalt roadbed, concrete curbs, sidewalks, street lights, road signs, and other Cinder Streets products by Cinder Stores. Combined shipping available. Buy $50 or more and shipping is free.

Twist-Lock Track Fasteners – O Gauge – Fits Lionel & Menards Tubular Track 60-Pack (Covers 10 Track Sections) – Made in Oregon – Free Shipping If you run tubular O-gauge track and want it to stay tight, look right, and still be easy to work with, these were designed for exactly that. Twist-Lock fasteners are supplemental O-gauge track fasteners designed to work with standard tubular track. They install without taking the track apart and without changing the original look or geometry of the track. To install, you simply lift the track slightly, slide the fastener under the rails between existing ties, set it in place, and twist to lock. No snaps. No clips. No moving parts to wear out or break. WHAT YOU GET • 60 Twist-Lock fasteners (O gauge) • Covers 10 full sections of track (6 fasteners per section) • Free shipping One full print equals one full pack. No fillers, no odd counts. COMPATIBILITY • Vintage Lionel O-gauge tubular track • New Menards O-gauge tubular track • Straight and curved sections Photos show Twist-Lock fasteners installed on both Lionel and Menards track. HOW THEY WORK Each fastener slides up over the rail flange and holds it from underneath, using the same basic principle as real railroad spikes in wooden ties. Once twisted into place, it stays tight during operation. When changes are needed, the fastener simply twists back out. Twist-Lock fasteners can be installed, removed, repositioned, and reused at any time — even after the track is already down — making them ideal for layouts that evolve or get fine-tuned over time. All locking happens internally. From above, the track keeps its classic tubular appearance. INSTALLATION (NO TEARDOWN REQUIRED) You do not need to remove track from your layout. • Lift the track slightly • Slide the fastener under the rails • Set it in place • Twist to lock To move or remove it, just twist it back out. APPEARANCE (DESIGNED TO MATCH FACTORY TRACK) • Same outside profile as original tubular ties • Same rail height as factory track • No raised edges or bulky add-ons • Blends naturally with existing metal ties • From above and from the outside, they are visually unobtrusive They look like part of the track, not something added later. REUSABLE & LAYOUT-FRIENDLY • Twist in to lock, twist out to remove • Easily repositioned without removing track • Fully reusable again and again • Secure during operation, easy to adjust when needed • No permanent hardware Ideal for builders who like flexibility. COST ADVANTAGE Used Lionel or Menards tubular track typically runs about $4 per section. This 60-pack covers 10 sections for under $18, which works out to about $1.80 per section. That lets you use used or basic track, improve how securely it stays in place, and keep a realistic tubular look — all for far less than buying new premium track. DESIGN & MANUFACTURING NOTE Twist-Lock fasteners were invented by someone who has been involved with Lionel trains for nearly 70 years — starting as a kid and continuing through a lifetime of building, modifying, repairing, and running O-gauge layouts. Every detail, including matching the original tie dimensions and outside profile, comes from decades of hands-on experience working with tubular track on real layouts. Twist-Lock fasteners are made and shipped from Oregon by Cinder Shops. IDEAL FOR • Lionel and Menards O-gauge layouts • Upgrading used or vintage track • Club layouts • Builders who want secure rails without permanent hardware Cinder Streets This item is part of our Cinder Streets system. See our other listings for matching Cinder Streets accessories, including asphalt roadbed, concrete curbs, sidewalks, street lights, road signs, and other Cinder Streets products by Cinder Stores.

S Gauge American Flyer Grade Crossing – Tube Track Friendly by Cinder Streets Realistic Asphalt Texture | Fits American Flyer & Other S-Gauge Track If you like the look and reliability of classic S-gauge track, there’s no reason to give it up just to make a good-looking grade crossing. This S-gauge grade crossing is designed specifically to work with American Flyer track systems, while preserving the original character of traditional layouts and dramatically improving appearance. Once installed and landscaped, it looks like a real paved road crossing the right-of-way — not a piece of molded plastic dropped between the rails. Real asphalt look — not smooth plastic The road surface has a true asphalt-style texture: Not smooth No visible print lines No shiny plastic appearance It has the slightly rough, matte look of real pavement, which blends naturally with ballast, scenery, and weathering. The crossing represents a two-lane road, correctly proportioned for O-gauge layouts. Designed to reduce derailments One of the most distinctive features of this crossing is the use of machine-cut EVA “rubber” infill strips placed between the rails. These strips: Fill the gaps between track rails Eliminate hard edges that can catch wheel flanges Reduce derailments at the crossing Provide a forgiving surface instead of rigid plastic or wood This makes the crossing both more realistic and more operationally friendly. Track-height friendly profile The road surface tapers down to approximately 1 mm at the edges Matches the height of the surrounding track and scenery Transitions cleanly into road plates, foam, or layout surface No abrupt steps or awkward shimming required. Modular road system compatible Matching road plate sections made from the same textured material are available separately, allowing you to extend the roadway naturally beyond the crossing for a continuous, realistic scene. The photos also show TwistLock S-gauge ties, which are part of a separate listing and are not included with this item. Summary This grade crossing is designed for modelers who: Want to keep classic S gauge track Care about realistic road appearance Want smoother operation through crossings Prefer solutions that look original, not modern plastic Once installed and landscaped, it reads immediately as a real road crossing a real railroad — and it operates as well as it looks. Cinder Streets This item is part of our Cinder Streets system. See our other listings for matching Cinder Streets accessories, including asphalt roadbed, concrete curbs, sidewalks, street lights, road signs, and other Cinder Streets products by Cinder Stores.

O27 Gauge Grade Crossing – Tube Track Friendly by Cinder Streets Realistic Asphalt Texture | Fits Lionel & Other O-Gauge Track If you like the look and reliability of classic O27-gauge tube track, there’s no reason to give it up just to make a good-looking grade crossing. This O27-gauge grade crossing is designed specifically to work with Lionel tube track and other O27-gauge track systems, while preserving the original character of traditional layouts and dramatically improving appearance. Once installed and landscaped, it looks like a real paved road crossing the right-of-way — not a piece of molded plastic dropped between the rails. Real asphalt look — not smooth plastic The road surface has a true asphalt-style texture: Not smooth No visible print lines No shiny plastic appearance It has the slightly rough, matte look of real pavement, which blends naturally with ballast, scenery, and weathering. The crossing represents a two-lane road, correctly proportioned for O-gauge layouts. Designed to reduce derailments One of the most distinctive features of this crossing is the use of machine-cut PLA “rubber” infill strips placed between the rails. These strips: Fill the gaps between track rails Eliminate hard edges that can catch wheel flanges Reduce derailments at the crossing Provide a forgiving surface instead of rigid plastic or wood This makes the crossing both more realistic and more operationally friendly. Track-height friendly profile The road surface tapers down to approximately 1 mm at the edges Matches the height of the surrounding track and scenery Transitions cleanly into road plates, foam, or layout surface No abrupt steps or awkward shimming required. Modular road system compatible Matching road plate sections made from the same textured material are available separately, allowing you to extend the roadway naturally beyond the crossing for a continuous, realistic scene. The photos also show TwistLock O27-gauge ties, which are part of a separate listing and are not included with this item. Summary This grade crossing is designed for modelers who: Want to keep classic O-27gauge tube track Care about realistic road appearance Want smoother operation through crossings Prefer solutions that look original, not modern plastic Once installed and landscaped, it reads immediately as a real road crossing a real railroad — and it operates as well as it looks. Cinder Streets This item is part of our Cinder Streets system. See our other listings for matching Cinder Streets accessories, including asphalt roadbed, concrete curbs, sidewalks, street lights, road signs, and other Cinder Streets products by Cinder Stores.

This is a soldier pile retaining wall, modeled after the real-world construction method where steel I-beams are driven vertically into the ground and heavy timber planks are stacked between them to retain soil and stabilize grade changes. In full scale, each section represents 12 feet wide by 12 feet high. The wall shown consists of three connected sections, representing a total length of 36 feet. In the model, each section measures 3 inches by 3 inches, making it well suited for O scale layouts, industrial scenes, rail cuts, and urban environments. The I-beams are 3D printed, providing consistent shape, sharp edges, and accurate spacing. The wood planks are individual pieces, just like the prototype, allowing you to stain, paint, or weather them to match anything from new construction to a heavily aged retaining wall. Because the wall is built from separate components rather than a single molded piece, it has real depth and structure instead of a flat or “sheet” appearance. This style of retaining wall is commonly seen along: railroad cuts and embankments industrial yards and loading areas hillside scenes and grade transitions urban construction and back-of-house areas Installation tip: During assembly, a small drop of UV-reactive super glue placed inside the I-beam channel works extremely well. The glue is hidden once the plank is seated, so it does not show on the finished wall. A quick pass with a UV light sets the joint almost instantly, making alignment easy and eliminating clamp or dry time. The modular design allows sections to be used individually or combined to create longer retaining walls as needed. Combined shipping available. Buy $50 or more and shipping is free.

There’s something about a cluster of traffic cones that instantly tells a story on an O-gauge layout, and these do exactly that. This is a true 1:48 O-gauge scale set of traffic cones, each one individually modeled — not a soft, blobby one-piece casting. Every cone has crisp edges, clean taper, and a properly proportioned base so they actually look like real cones instead of toy stand-ins. When they’re grouped together, you get that familiar roadside or work-zone look that immediately makes a scene feel active and believable. The shape and proportions are spot-on, and the surface finish is clean enough that they look good straight off the printer, but they also take paint well if you want to add reflective bands or weathering. Scattered along a street, around track work, near a crossing, or by a maintenance area, they add that subtle realism that makes people take a second look. I originally printed a set for my own layout to dress up a work area, and once they were in place, it was obvious how much they added. They’re simple objects, but when they’re done right, they quietly elevate the entire scene. If you care about scale accuracy, clean detail, and accessories that look right without drawing attention to themselves, these traffic cones are exactly that kind of finishing touch. Combined shipping available. Buy $50 or more and shipping is free.

Here’s a revised description in the same voice, tailored to the five yellow fire hydrants, and written so it’s clear you’re a fellow layout guy, not a reseller flipping junk: There’s something about a row of fire hydrants that immediately grounds a scene on an O-gauge layout, and these do exactly that. This is a set of five true 1:48 O-gauge scale fire hydrants, each one individually modeled with proper proportions and crisp detail. They’re not oversized, cartoonish stand-ins — they look like real municipal hydrants scaled down the right way. The domed tops, side outlets, and base flanges are all there, cleanly defined so light and shadow do some of the work instead of everything blending together. The reason these exist at all is pretty simple: I needed hydrants for my own layout and couldn’t find anything I liked anywhere else. Everything I ran across was either out of scale, poorly detailed, or just not right. So I made my own. Once they were printed and in place, it was obvious they belonged, and it made sense to make a few extra for anyone else who’s been looking for the same thing. They’re the kind of detail that works almost anywhere — along a street, near a crossing, by a factory, or tucked into a residential area. Subtle, realistic, and sized correctly, they add life without stealing attention from the trains. These are the same hydrants I’m using on my own O-gauge layout. I’m not reselling someone else’s parts — I’m making them because I needed them, and figured if I couldn’t find them, others probably couldn’t either. If you care about scale accuracy, clean detail, and layout accessories that look like they belong there, these hydrants fit right in.

Cinder Streets Asphalt Road Sections – Set of 5 O Gauge & S Gauge Compatible This listing is for a set of five Cinder Streets asphalt road sections designed to create realistic streets that fit correctly on both O gauge and S gauge model railroad layouts. Each road section measures 125mm x 250mm (approximately 5\" x 10\"), which scales to roughly a 20-foot-wide by 40-foot-long section of roadway. Used end-to-end, the five pieces create about 200 feet of street length at a realistic 20-foot roadway width. The surface has the look and subtle texture of real asphalt — not smooth, not glossy — so it blends naturally into town streets, industrial districts, and railroad crossing scenes. These road sections are fully compatible with Lionel and American Flyer grade crossings and are dimensioned to line up properly in both O gauge and S gauge layouts. They work seamlessly with Cinder Streets grade crossings and street accessories for clean, realistic transitions. One of the biggest advantages is the ultra-thin profile. Each section is only 0.4mm thick, allowing smooth grade changes and natural transitions into track, crossings, and surrounding scenery without the unrealistic “step-up” found with thicker road materials. The material is thin and flexible enough to cut cleanly with ordinary scissors, making it easy to custom-fit around buildings, angles, and odd spaces. No special tools required. Optional matching sidewalk and curb sections are available separately and are shown in photos for layout examples. The sidewalk system uses realistic 4-foot sidewalk panels with a standard curb profile, designed to line up cleanly with these road sections for a finished street scene. Key Features: Set of 5 asphalt road sections Each section: 125mm x 250mm (approx. 5\" x 10\") Represents approx. 20\' x 40\' per section in scale Total coverage: approx. 200 feet of roadway length Realistic asphalt texture and appearance Compatible with O gauge and S gauge layouts Fits Lionel and American Flyer grade crossings Matches Cinder Streets grade crossings and accessories Ultra-thin 0.4mm profile for smooth grade changes Lays nearly flush with track and scenery Easy to trim with scissors for custom fits Ideal for town streets, industrial areas, and crossings Included in this listing: Five (5) Cinder Streets asphalt road sections Road sections only. Track, trains, grade crossings, sidewalks, buildings, and other accessories shown in photos are for layout examples and are sold separately.

Cinder Streets Asphalt Road Sections – Set of 5 O Gauge & S Gauge Compatible This listing is for a set of five Cinder Streets asphalt road sections designed to create realistic streets that fit correctly on both O gauge and S gauge model railroad layouts. Each road section measures 125mm x 250mm (approximately 5\\\\\\\" x 10\\\\\\\"), which scales to roughly a 20-foot-wide by 40-foot-long section of roadway. Used end-to-end, the five pieces create about 200 feet of street length at a realistic 20-foot roadway width. The surface has the look and subtle texture of real asphalt — not smooth, not glossy — so it blends naturally into town streets, industrial districts, and railroad crossing scenes. These road sections are fully compatible with Lionel and American Flyer grade crossings and are dimensioned to line up properly in both O gauge and S gauge layouts. They work seamlessly with Cinder Streets grade crossings and street accessories for clean, realistic transitions. One of the biggest advantages is the ultra-thin profile. Each section is only 0.4mm thick, allowing smooth grade changes and natural transitions into track, crossings, and surrounding scenery without the unrealistic “step-up” found with thicker road materials. The material is thin and flexible enough to cut cleanly with ordinary scissors, making it easy to custom-fit around buildings, angles, and odd spaces. No special tools required. Optional matching sidewalk and curb sections are available separately and are shown in photos for layout examples. The sidewalk system uses realistic 4-foot sidewalk panels with a standard curb profile, designed to line up cleanly with these road sections for a finished street scene. Key Features: Set of 5 asphalt road sections Each section: 125mm x 250mm (approx. 5\\\\\\\" x 10\\\\\\\") Represents approx. 20\\\\\\\' x 40\\\\\\\' per section in scale Total coverage: approx. 200 feet of roadway length Realistic asphalt texture and appearance Compatible with O gauge and S gauge layouts Fits Lionel and American Flyer grade crossings Matches Cinder Streets grade crossings and accessories Ultra-thin 0.4mm profile for smooth grade changes Lays nearly flush with track and scenery Easy to trim with scissors for custom fits Ideal for town streets, industrial areas, and crossings Included in this listing: Five (5) Cinder Streets asphalt road sections Road sections only. Track, trains, grade crossings, sidewalks, buildings, and other accessories shown in photos are for layout examples and are sold separately.

Riverside “Raincross” Streetlight Kit – O Gauge By Cinder Shops This listing is for an O-gauge streetlight kit inspired by Riverside, California’s iconic Raincross streetlights. The Raincross is a long-standing civic symbol of Riverside, and the streetlights that feature it are a very distinctive and memorable design — truly one of a kind and unique to Riverside. These lights are instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with the city and are unlike streetlight designs used anywhere else in the country. They’re especially well suited for vintage, postwar, and mid-century street scenes and look right at home alongside Cinder Streets roads and sidewalks. This is a kit, but one of the more difficult steps is already done for you. The wiring is pre-routed through the lamp head, so assembly is straightforward. What’s included: Raincross-style streetlight kit (O gauge) Micro LED (included) Resistor (included) Wiring pre-installed through the lamp head Assembly required (super glue needed) The included resistor is set up for a standard 12-volt layout streetlight application. The LED itself can be used with other voltages as well — you’ll simply need to use the appropriate resistor value for your setup. Optional base available: Optional base and transformer available separately Allows the light to be used as a desk light or nightlight Plugs directly into standard household power when used with the base Why these are special to me: Before making model streetlights, I worked as an electrical contractor and was directly involved with the installation of these Raincross streetlights for the City of Riverside, including along the Mission Viaduct. That firsthand experience with the real fixtures is what led me to recreate them accurately for my own layout — and ultimately to offer them here. Notes: Streetlight kit includes micro LED and resistor as described Roads, sidewalks, bases, and other layout items shown are for example only and are sold separately

This listing is for an O-gauge streetlight kit inspired by the historic single-pole, single-head streetlights of Redlands, California — a design that dates all the way back to 1893, when electricity was first introduced to downtown Redlands. According to early newspaper accounts, these lights were among the city’s first electric streetlights, marking a major turning point in Redlands’ transition into the modern era. More than a century later, many of these same distinctive lights are still standing in Redlands’ historic neighborhoods, making them one of the city’s most recognizable and enduring civic details. The design is simple, elegant, and unmistakably historic. A single pole, a single lamp head, and proportions that feel right for the late 19th and early 20th century. If you’re modeling a vintage town, an early electric era, or a classic Southern California streetscape, this light instantly places the scene in the right time period. The proportions are correctly scaled for O gauge and pair especially well with Cinder Streets roads and sidewalks, as well as other vintage street and town accessories. This is a kit, but it’s designed to be easy to assemble. The wiring is pre-routed through the lamp head, so you’re not fighting tiny parts or threading wires through tight spaces. What’s included: Historic Redlands-style single-head streetlight kit (O gauge) Micro LED (included) Resistor (included) Wiring pre-installed through the lamp head Assembly required (super glue needed) The included resistor is sized for a standard 12-volt layout streetlight application. The LED can be used on other voltages as well by substituting the appropriate resistor value if needed. Optional base available: Optional base and transformer available separately Allows the streetlight to be used as a desk light or nightlight Plugs directly into standard household power when used with the base These streetlights are a defining visual element of Redlands and one of the city’s most iconic pieces of street furniture. Adding them to a layout isn’t just adding lighting — it’s adding a sense of place, history, and continuity that goes back to the very beginnings of electric street lighting in California. Notes: Streetlight kit includes micro LED and resistor as described Roads, sidewalks, bases, and other layout items shown are for example only and are sold separately are for example only and are sold separately

Vintage Wooden Street Signpost – O Gauge Custom Street Names | 1940s–1950s Style By Cinder Shops This listing is for a realistic O-gauge wooden street signpost modeled after the simple 4x4 street signs commonly used in American towns during the 1940s and 1950s. A plain wooden post set in the ground with the street name stenciled directly on the side — no metal signs, no brackets, just the way streets were marked before modern signage took over. These wooden posts were phased out in the early-to-mid 1960s, making them a perfect fit for postwar and vintage layouts. They look especially right alongside postwar Lionel trains and classic town scenes. The proportions are properly scaled for O gauge and are designed to look correct on Cinder Streets layouts, matching street widths, sidewalks, and overall scene scale. Features: Vintage 1940s–1950s wooden street sign design Simple 4x4 post style used before modern metal signs O-gauge scale Correctly proportioned for Cinder Streets layouts Ideal for postwar, vintage, and old-time town scenes Custom street names: Choose any street name or combination up to 18 characters Example shown: “Hollywood & Vine” (for illustration only) Perfect for hometown streets, historic intersections, or meaningful locations What’s included: One (1) blank O-gauge wooden street signpost Three (3) identical label sets for each street name you choose Three label sets are included intentionally. Anyone who has built models knows how easy it is to mess up a decal. This gives you extras so one small mistake doesn’t mean starting over. If you ever need additional labels, simply send your order number and the street name(s) in a self-addressed stamped envelope, and additional stickers will be sent. Street signpost and custom labels included. Roads, sidewalks, buildings, and other layout items shown in photos are for example purposes only and are sold separately.

Sanchem 10222 NO-OX-ID A-Special – 2oz Jar Model train track treatment – Lionel, American Flyer, HO & O gauge NO-OX-ID A-Special is a professional-grade electrical contact compound widely used by model railroaders to reduce rail oxidation, stalling, and intermittent electrical pickup. This is not an abrasive track cleaner or solvent. It is a preventative treatment designed to keep oxidation from forming after track has been cleaned. Model railroaders running Lionel O gauge, American Flyer S gauge, and HO layouts commonly use NO-OX-ID to improve electrical reliability, especially at slow speeds, turnouts, and other problem areas where oxidation causes hesitation or power dropouts. Why model railroaders use NO-OX-ID • Helps prevent rail oxidation and electrical resistance • Reduces stalling, flickering lights, and sound dropouts • Improves electrical contact between rails and wheels • Long-lasting treatment – only a tiny amount is needed • Suitable for Lionel, American Flyer, HO, and O gauge track systems Application tip (important) The trick to using NO-OX-ID is using very little. Rub a small amount onto clean rail. If you can see it, there’s too much. Most users apply it, run trains to distribute it, then wipe off any visible residue. What’s left is a microscopic film that does the work. Track pin bonus NO-OX-ID also works very well on track pins. A light wipe on the pins helps lubricate them so track sections go together more easily, and many users find it also improves electrical conductivity at the rail joints. This can be especially helpful on older track where pin connections are a common source of voltage drop. A 2oz jar goes a very long way and can last for years on a typical layout. This is the genuine Sanchem NO-OX-ID A-Special (10222), made in the USA and used for decades in electrical and industrial applications to prevent corrosion and resistance at contact points. Product details • Brand: Sanchem • Product: NO-OX-ID A-Special • Size: 2 oz jar • Condition: New • Lot number: L240-22-21 • Expiration date: February 22, 2034 • Made in USA Compatible with layouts and equipment from Lionel, American Flyer, and other HO / O / S gauge systems. Usage note Use sparingly. Excess product may reduce traction if over-applied, especially on grades.

Cinder Streets 1950s Curb & Sidewalk Sections – Set of 6 O Gauge & S Gauge Compatible – True 1:48 Scale This listing is for a set of six Cinder Streets curb and sidewalk sections designed to match perfectly with our Cinder Streets asphalt road panels. These represent sidewalks the way they were built in the 1940s and 1950s — poured one square at a time, by hand, long before wheelchair ramps, engineered radiuses, and machine-laid continuous pours became standard. Each section measures 125mm x 250mm (approximately 5\" x 10\"), matching the exact length of our road sections so everything lines up cleanly and proportionally at true 1:48 scale. Coverage Options: • Six sections will match three road sections if you’re running sidewalks on both sides of the street. • Or the full six sections will align with six road sections if you’re building sidewalk on just one side. That flexibility lets you build anything from a small-town Main Street to a half-developed industrial block. The realism is in the details. The concrete surface is intentionally not perfect. It has subtle texture and slight variation, just like real mid-century poured concrete. The expansion joints are slightly uneven from square to square because crews formed and poured each panel individually. Some joints are a hair off. Some panels vary slightly in finish. That’s not a flaw — that’s how it was done in 1955. The curb profile reflects the era as well — straight vertical face, simple top edge, no ADA ramps, no flared corners, no modern transitions. Just clean, honest municipal concrete. These sections sit flush against Cinder Streets asphalt panels, creating proper curb-to-road alignment at a realistic 1:48 proportion. When installed alongside the road sections, the street scene immediately looks balanced and believable. Like the road panels, these are ultra-thin and low-profile, allowing smooth transitions into scenery, track areas, crossings, and building foundations without an unrealistic step-up. They can be trimmed easily with ordinary scissors to fit corners, storefronts, alleys, and irregular spaces. Ideal for: • 1950s downtown business districts • Residential neighborhoods • Industrial streets • Depot and railroad crossing scenes • Small-town storefront blocks Key Features: Set of 6 curb & sidewalk sections Each section: 125mm x 250mm (approx. 5\" x 10\") True 1:48 proportional scaling Flexible layout coverage (both sides or single side build) Authentic 1950s hand-poured concrete appearance Subtle texture with slightly uneven expansion joints Era-correct curb profile (pre-ADA design) Designed to match Cinder Streets asphalt road sections Ultra-thin profile for smooth transitions Lays nearly flush with track and scenery Easy to trim with scissors for custom installations Compatible with O gauge and S gauge layouts Included in this listing: Six (6) Cinder Streets 1950s curb & sidewalk sections If you’re building a layout set in the golden age of American towns — signal lights hanging from cables, corner drugstores, concrete poured square by square — this is the detail that makes the street scene feel authentic instead of manufactured.